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GARDENCHEF 

HERB AND MICROGREEN GROWING CABINET 

Model GC52

 

Part Number: 18400-3263                                                     Printed in The United States of America 

 

                                      Rev: KBA022422 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

  FEATURES 

AND 

SPECIFICATIONS    2 

  UNPACKING 

AND 

INSPECTION 

    3 

  SAFETY 

PRECAUTIONS 

     3-4 

 

 

INSTALLATION   

 

 

 

 

 

5-6 

 

 

START-UP 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7-9 

 

 

PROGRAMMING  

 

 

 

 

 

10-14 

  PROGRAMMING 

GROWING 

CYCLES 

   15-16 

 

 

LET’S GROW 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16-17 

  GROWING 

GUIDE      18-19 

 

  GROWING 

TIPS 

      19 

  CLEANING 

AND 

MAINTENANCE 

    20-21 

 

  PERIODIC 

MAINTENANCE     22 

  REPLACING 

THE 

LIGHTS 

     23 

  SANITATION 

AND 

FOOD 

SAFETY 

    24 

  FREQUENTLY 

ASKED 

QUESTIONS 

   25 

  MICROGREEN 

PROBLEMS 

    26 

  RESOURCES 

      27-28 

 

 

REPLACEMENT PARTS, WIRING & PLUMBING DIAGRAMS   

29-30 

  WARRANTY 

STATEMENT     31 

MANUFACTURED BY: 

 

CARTER-HOFFMANN 

1551 McCormick Avenue 

Mundelein, IL 60060 U.S.A. 

 

Phone: 847-362-5500 

Fax: 847-367-8981 

Toll Free: 800-323-9793 

Email: [email protected] 

 

GC52 

US Patent No. D858,148 

®

 

Содержание GARDENCHEF GC52

Страница 1: ...6 LET S GROW 16 17 GROWING GUIDE 18 19 GROWING TIPS 19 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 20 21 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 22 REPLACING THE LIGHTS 23 SANITATION AND FOOD SAFETY 24 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 25 MICROG...

Страница 2: ...eenhouse domes for sprouting Includes one set of growing trays and 5 domes CONTROLS Touchscreen programma ble digital controls with automated light ing watering temperature and humidity control Pre pr...

Страница 3: ...iately 3 CONCEALED DAMAGE If damage is unnoticed until the merchandise is unpacked notify the transportation company or carrier immediately and then file a CONCEALED DAMAGE claim with them This should...

Страница 4: ...o good sanitation 5 DO NOT submerge this appliance in water This appliance is not jet stream approved DO NOT direct water jet or steam jet at this appliance or at any control panel or wiring DO NOT sp...

Страница 5: ...ng or twist a blade to fit an existing receptacle CAUTION Electrical Shock Hazard IMPORTANT Power cord is 10 long IMPORTANT Not under warranty WARNING Risk of personal injury Due to varying water qual...

Страница 6: ...s for service and mainte nance INSTALLATION Installation procedures must be performed by a qualified technician with full knowledge of all applicable electrical and plumbing codes Failure could result...

Страница 7: ...locked mode You will have to use the unlock code any time this happens Follow these steps to set up your GardenChef for the first time Continued on next page HOME SCREEN STARTUP SCREEN SET UP SCREEN...

Страница 8: ...nfirm that the pump is turning by feeling for vibra tion or listening for a vibrating sound 11 Find the gray ball valve inside the reservoir turn it to the OPEN position Fig 2 12 Wait until a steady s...

Страница 9: ...button 3 On the SET WATERING screen find the option for zone 1 or 2 and press the water droplet button on the right side 4 Observe water flow into each drawer 5 The pressure is adequate if the water h...

Страница 10: ...return to the HOME screen PROGRAMMING HOME SCREEN SETTING THE DATE AND TIME HOME SCREEN 1 On the home screen press the date time in the upper right hand corner This will take you to the TIME AND DATE...

Страница 11: ...lighting options They are OFF lights are off 12 DAY lights are on 12 hours per day 16 DAY lights are on 16 hours per day 18 DAY lights are on 18 hours per day 20 DAY lights are on 20 hours per day ON...

Страница 12: ...ing cycle for that zone The choices for watering frequency are use arrow buttons to scroll through options OFF no watering cycle 1X DAY once each day 2X DAY twice each day 1 2 DAY once every other day...

Страница 13: ...ANT NAME 5 A keyboard will appear Type in the new plant name When you are finished press DONE to return to the seed list 6 Press the HOME button to return to the HOME screen The seed list for your Gar...

Страница 14: ...flow into the drain line or a receptacle If you are not sure you have the option to cancel the drain by pressing NO 5 If you are sure press YES 6 The DRAINING screen will appear and the cabinet will...

Страница 15: ...from the list on the SEED LIST NOTE there are 4 screens for the list and you can scroll by pressing the NEXT button to advance to the next screen Once you select a seed the screen will revert to the...

Страница 16: ...ed Different zones can be started on different days Not all have to be active at the same time and you can stagger growing cycles You can view the day counter for each seed by selecting the seed on th...

Страница 17: ...1 2 to 3 4 full and level 6 Weigh measure seeds and spread evenly with shaker spoon or cup see growing guide p 18 Sprinkle just enough sifted soil over the seeds to cover them about 1 to 1 5 cups If...

Страница 18: ...lrabi 28 1 2 4 days 7 14 days 1 every 4 days Mild sweet Komatsuna 28 1 2 4 days 10 14 days 1 every 4 days Cabbage mustard mildly sweet Lemon Balm 34 1 2 3 5 days 14 days 1 every 4 days Lemony Lemongra...

Страница 19: ...add a little more seed to your trays in the next growing cycle Conversely if they seem too thick dial it back There are numerous resources on the internet that can be helpful to develop your farmer i...

Страница 20: ...ss NO and double check If you are sure press YES 6 The cabinet will start to drain the reservoir This may take up to 20 minutes When the draining is complete press CANCEL to return to the home screen...

Страница 21: ...ers between each harvest However keep a close eye on the environment and immediately clean any mold or organic matter Do not use any chemically damaging or toxic cleaning products such as bleach Do no...

Страница 22: ...back onto the pump If the water flow to your growing drawers is inadequate during a watering cycle check the filter cap to see if it needs to be cleaned INSIDE THE GROWING ZONES B CLEAN DRAWERS Month...

Страница 23: ...ck over the notch in the back of the cabinet push up the front until it clears the front of the dif fuser frame pull forward and drop into place Push up and back over notch in back of cabinet then let...

Страница 24: ...servoir Clean Seed You may choose to clean and sanitize your seed prior to growing It is not necessary with microgreens and reputable suppliers test their seed for contamination But if you want to tak...

Страница 25: ...can erase and replace items in the seed menu You can also designate your favorite seeds for frequently used cycles All of the seed programs are adjustable for light and watering schedules How often s...

Страница 26: ...ed in holding onto the soil so as not to be washed away while establishing a root to anchor the plant Examples brown mustard arugula basil cress Identification Remedy The greens look weak and pale Thi...

Страница 27: ...nhouses and ur ban garden supply sellers The internet is a great resource for finding everything you need for your GardenChef A list of some resources is on the next page Growing trays with drain hole...

Страница 28: ...Frog Miracle Gro Seeds Johnny s Selected Seeds Burpee Eden Brothers Plastic tub for mixing and sifting soil Rubbermaid Growing mats filters Handy Pantry For discussion on hydroponic growing media cons...

Страница 29: ...H03265 18607 0201 wire butt connector 18607 0251 20 14AWG pin Mate N Lok Part Number Description 18615 0161 3 8 tube tee 18615 0162 3 8 90 deg tube fitting 18615 0166 3 8 tube bulkhead fitting 18615 0...

Страница 30: ...Using unauthorized parts may cause serious injury or damage to the cabinet Replacement parts should be installed by a qualified service technician Contact Carter Hoffmann with your model and serial nu...

Страница 31: ...if found by CARTER HOFFMANN to be defective CARTER HOFFMANN neither makes nor assumes and does not authorize any other person to make or assume any obligation or liability in connection with its prod...

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