AeroGarden 100633 User manual

KEEP THIS GUIDE!
Quick Start
Guide
Model #: 100633-DSS
Input Voltage: 120V, 60Hz, 1.5A
Date Code:
Simple Steps
To Get Your “Trellis-Ready”
*
Up and Growing
* Trellis System not included.
See page 13 for details.
English

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS)
When using this AeroGarden6Elite+electrical furnishing, basic precautions should always be followed, in-
cluding the following:
Read all instructions before using this AeroGarden furnishing.
1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, the AeroGarden has a specific plug. Do not change the plug in any way.
DANGER – to reduce risk of electric shock:
2. Always unplug AeroGarden from electrical outlet before cleaning or changing Grow Bulbs (light bulbs).
WARNING – to reduce risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
3. Unplug AeroGarden from outlet before putting on or taking off parts.
4. Close supervision is necessary when AeroGarden is used by or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.
5. Use AeroGarden only for its intended use as described in instructions. Do not use attachments not recommended by manufacturer.
6. Never operate AeroGarden if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped and damaged, or
if it has been dropped in water. If any of these conditions occur/exist, contact www.aerogardensupport.com or your country’s lo-
cal distributor for instructions.
7. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
8. Never operate furnishing with air openings blocked. Keep air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.
9. Never drop or insert any object into any electrical openings.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
12. Do not touch moving parts or hot parts such as pumps, bulbs, reflective surfaces, and the like.
13. To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.
14. Do not place or submerse base, cord, plug, or lamp hood in water or other liquid to clean it.
15. Do not allow water to contact hot light bulbs.
16. Use only approved and supplied parts and accessories. Use only lamp model 100633 (N. America) or 200633 (Europe & Austra-
lia) Grow Bulbs with this AeroGarden model. Use of any other kind of accessory is not recommended. Replacement parts can be
ordered from www.aerogardensupport.com or from your retailer.
17. Do not use AeroGarden for other than intended purpose.
18. This product is intended for household and residential use only. This product is not approved for commercial applications.
19. Read and follow all important notices on the AeroGarden and in the accompanying literature.
20. If supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified technician in order to
avoid a hazard.
21. Electrical wiring must be in accordance with local regulations.
22. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of appliance by a per-
son responsible for their safety.
23. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BInsert Lamp Arm
into Base
Push straight in.
2
Instructions Continued On Next Page
Plug Lamp Cord
into Lamp Hood
D
Insert Grow Bulbs
into Lamp Hood
C
Lamp
Cord
Lamp Hood (bottom view)
DO NOT TWIST BULBS!
Remember to replace Grow Bulbs every 6 months.
Push Lamp Cord
firmly into socket
in Lamp Hood.
Push
Lamp Arm
down until
you hear
a “click.”
Lamp Arm
(back view)
Base
(back view)
Base
(front view)
Lamp Hood
(front view)
Bowl
(front view)
Seed Kit
Lamp Arm
(back view)
Unpack Your AeroGarden6
Elite+
A
Quick Start Assembly (No tools required)
1
Deluxe Grow Bulbs (3)

3
Use one hand to
grasp Lamp Arm .
Gently slide AeroGarden
toward the surface edge and
place other hand under
Base .
Unpack Your AeroGarden6
Elite+
G
1Quick Start Assembly (continued)
Check to be sure that Bowl is
securely seated on Air Coupling in Base.
NEED ADDITIONAL HELP?
For supplies and information, visit…
www.aerogardensupport.com
Place Lamp Hood
on Lamp Arm
E
Center hands
over Lamp Arm
and push Lamp
Hood down
until you hear a
“click.”
(back view)
Set Bowl into Base
F
(front view)
Air Coupling

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Away From
Reach of children and pets
Direct sources of heat (e.g., stove, furnace vents)
Direct sources of cold air (e.g., window drafts, A/C vents)
For Optimal Tending & Harvesting, Also Consider
Easy access to un-softened water
Note: Do not place beneath
under-cabinet lights.
Near: A standard
electrical outlet, per
local regulations
Under: A space that
allows 35” (89cm)
clearance for the full
height of raised lamp
On: A sturdy, water-
tolerant surface
(Metal surfaces may cause
noise due to vibration)
In: A 60-75°F
(16-24°C)
environment
(optimal)
Place Your Garden
H
68°F/20°C

Genovese Basil
( Sprouts in 3-7 days)
Tall
5
Plan Your Garden Layout
B
Add Water Using a Spouted Container
A
Lift
View Door
Fill to “Fill To Here”
(located inside Bowl)
2Planting Your Garden
When additional water is needed, “Water Low” light on Control Panel will blink.
Add water to raise level up to “Fill To Here” inside Bowl.
It is okay to add water up to “Fill To Here” before “Water Low” light blinks.
Use room temperature municipal tap, bottled or
purified water. Do not use well or softened water.
Amount of
Water To Be
Added:
3.5 quarts or...
3.2 liters
For best results plant Seed Pods labeled…
”Tall” – in Back openings (see diagram below)
”Medium” – in Side openings
”Short” – in Front openings
Use height information on Seed Pod
Label to decide where to place each
Seed Pod in Grow Surface.
Note: Location of Seed Pod in Grow Surface does
not matter if all plants are the same height. Front
Back
Side Side

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Plant Your Garden
C
Plant your AeroGarden. Check to see that…
• A Seed/Plant Pod or Plant Spacer is in each
Grow Surface opening.
• Seed Pod Labels are facing forward.
• Seed Pods are pressed firmly in place.
If you are planting…
Herbs or Flowers* - arrange Seed Pods by plant height (see “Plan Your Garden Layout” on page 5).
Tomatoes or Peppers (6-pod Vegetable Series Kits) - place one Seed Pod in each Front/Side opening and
one Seed Pod in the center Back opening. Place Plant Spacers in remaining openings.
Green Beans, Salad Greens or Live Plants -
place Seed/Plant Pods anywhere in Grow Surface.
Master Gardener Kit* - arrange Pods in Grow Surface according to plant height.
*Re-arranging may be required as plants grow.
Create a Custom Garden – combine two 3-pod Seed Kits.
Important guidelines to consider when combining Seed Kits…
• Only combine kits from the same Series, e.g., flower with flower, herb with herb, etc.
• Consider plant height when combining Seed Pods from two 3-pod Seed Kits. Refer to “Plan Your
Garden Layout” on page 5 when deciding where to place Seed Pods in your 6-pod AeroGarden.
• When planting – use BOTH Starting Nutrients (two tablets) from each 3-pod Seed Kit.
• All Other Feedings – use TWO Growing Nutrients (two tablets) from each Seed Kit until they are gone.
Seed Kit Tray
Seed Pod
Bio-Domes™
Nutrients
Grow Surface

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2Planting Your Garden (continued)
Add Starting Nutrient Tablets and Record Planting Date
E
Place a Bio-Dome on
each Seed Pod.
Press Bio-Dome down
until its rim almost
touches Grow Surface.
Place Bio-Domes™on Seed Pods
D
Bio-Dome
Add 2“Starting Nutrients”*
directly into Bowl.
Record Planting Date
Record the date your Seed/Plant Kit was planted on
front cover of the Tending & Harvesting Guide.
See "Add Nutrients" (Feed Garden - Basic Feeding) on page 11
of this guide for additional feeding instructions.
*When combining two 3-pod Seed Kits, be sure to use 2 nutrient
tablets when feeding your Garden (see “Create a Custom Garden”
on page 6).
Note: Do not remove Bio-Domes until
seeds have sprouted. NEVER
REMOVE SEED POD LABELS.

24-Hour
Light
Water LowAdd Nutrients
Replace
Bulbs
Salad
Greens Flowers
Vegetables Live Plants
Herbs
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Plug Cord into Electrical Outlet
A
3Starting Your Garden
Select Setting
B
Note: Depending on the plant type selected, your
AeroGarden 6 Elite+lights will automatically
turn on and off at pre-programmed intervals.
Press the SELECT button until you reach the type of plant you are growing
(Vegetables, Salad Greens, etc.).
A green light on Control Panel will illuminate.
Grow Bulbs will come on.
Look under Lamp Hood to check that both bulbs are lit.
If not, check to see if:
• Grow Bulbs are properly inserted in Lamp Hood
(page 2, step 1C).
• Lamp Cord is plugged into Lamp Hood (page 2, step 1D).
• You are getting power through the electrical outlet.
Air bubbles should be visible inside Bowl.
If not, check to see if:
• Bowl is securely seated on Air Coupling in Base (see page 3, step 1F).
• Bowl has water up to “Fill To Here.”
What will happen...
1
2
3
View Door
Plug in

24-Hour
Light
Water LowAdd Nutrients
Replace
Bulbs
Salad
Greens Flowers
Vegetables Live Plants
Herbs
9
3Starting Your Garden (continued)
Your Light Timer
C
1Your Light Timer is Set To Start
Growing Your Plants...Starting Now! 2If You Would Like to Change the
Time of Day Your Lights Go Off...
See page 10.
• Your lights will stay on for about 16 hours and will shut off for about 8 hours.*
• Your lights will come on every day at the time you plugged in your AeroGarden 6 Elite+.*
*Except when using “24-Hour Light” setting (see below), which sets lights to be on for 24 hours.
The “24-Hour Light” setting allows you to override the
built-in light timer and keep the lights on 24 hours a
day. You can also customize the amount of light your
plants receive by manually turning lights on and off
using the “Lights” button, or setting automatic on/off
times, using a standard light timer.*
Use the “24-Hour Light” setting when growing plants
that thrive with continual light and moisture, such as
leafy greens and some herbs.
For the more experienced gardener, the “24-Hour
Light” setting provides added flexibility when planting
a custom garden. You are no longer limited to the pre-
programmed light schedules associated with each plant
type (such as Vegetables, Herbs, etc.).
NOTE: The “24-Hour Light” setting is not recommended
for Flower or Vegetable plants – they require a daily dark
period to produce flowers.
AeroGarden 6 Elite+– “24-Hour Light“ Setting
• Press and release “Select” until light next to
“24-Hour Light” is illuminated.
• To exit “24-Hour Light” setting, simply push “Select”
button.
*
Not included. If you use a light timer to turn lights on and off,
the nutrient timer and pump will stop whenever lights are OFF.
Both will start up again when lights turn back on.
Nutrient timer does not record the time elapsed when timer is
off. To ensure your plants are fed every 2 weeks, we recommend
keeping track of your feeding schedule on a calendar.
AeroGarden6Elite+“24-Hour Light” Setting
Once your AeroGarden 6 Elite+is set on “24-Hour Light” setting, lights will remain on 24 hours a day. To shorten the amount
of time lights are on, quickly press and release “Lights” button, and lights will turn off. Lights will automatically come back on
within 12 hours – or, you can press and release “Lights” button again, to turn lights back on.
Select Illuminated “24-Hour Light”

24-Hour
Light
Water LowAdd Nutrients
Replace
Bulbs
Salad
Greens Flowers
Vegetables Live Plants
Herbs
Personalize Your Light Timer (optional)
Your AeroGarden 6 Elite+has lights and a built-in timer that automatically provide plants with the optimal amount of
“sunlight” (about 16 hours) and “night” (about 8 hours), depending on plant type you selected.
As long as plants get this amount of light, it does not matter when lights are turned off.
*Many people find it conve-
nient to have lights go on in the morning and off at night to match their own wake and sleep schedule.
*The exceptions to this are Flower & Vegetable plants. They require a daily dark period in order to produce flowers. If your plants will receive any room
light during the day (natural or artificial), we recommend setting your AeroGarden lights to be on during the day.
5 Simple Steps...
In order to make this as simple as possible, you only
need to set the time you want your AeroGarden
lights to go off (Off Time) and your built-in light
timer automatically sets the On Time...nothing
more for you to do.
Decide what time you want the lights to go OFF.
AT THAT TIME check that lights are on. If they are off, quickly press “Lights” button and im-
mediately release. (Lights must be on in order to reset timer.)
With lights on, press and hold “Lights” button until light next to the plant type you selected
starts blinking – about 5 seconds.
Release the button.
When blinking stops (about 9 seconds), the lights will go off and your lights are now set to
go off at this time every day.
You can reset your timer as often as you want.
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2
3
4
5
Lights Button
Blinking Light (if you selected Salad Greens)
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In case of power failure, your AeroGarden 6 Elite+has a backup system that stores light, nutrient & replace
bulbs timers as well as plant selection settings. When power is restored, your AeroGarden will go back to the
Off-On cycle you have set.
Do the following to set the time you want your lights to go off:

24-Hour
Light
Water LowAdd Nutrients
Replace
Bulbs
Salad
Greens Flowers
Vegetables Live Plants
Herbs
AeroGarden6Elite+Control Panel
Basic Reminders About Your AeroGarden
• Remove Bio-Domes
When plants appear through hole in
Seed Pod Label, remove Bio-Dome
and discard or recycle.
NOTE: Never remove Seed Pod Labels.
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• Water Low
When light blinks
add water up to
“Fill To Here.”
• Add Nutrients
(Feed Garden - Basic Feeding)
When “Add Nutrients” and “Water
Low” lights start blinking (every 2
weeks), add 2 nutrient tablets* and
fill the Bowl with water up to “Fill
to Here.” Press and release “Reset”
button to restart nutrient timer and
turn off blinking lights.
*See Tending & Harvesting Guide for
plant-specific nutrient information.
• Replace Bulbs†
When light blinks (after 6 months of use), it
is time to replace Grow Bulbs. Order bulbs
at www.aerogardensupport.com or from
your retailer. After replacing Grow Bulbs,
press “Reset” button to restart grow bulb
timer and turn off flashing light.
NOTE: If you store your AeroGarden 6 Elite+be-
tween uses, grow bulb timer automatically
stops when Garden is unplugged.
†See complete replacement instructions on next page.
• Lights On/Off
Use to occasionally override built-in light timer. Once pushed,
lights will stay off/on until the next time built-in light timer is set
to go on/off. This will not affect the timing of your light cycle,
and occasional use of this feature will not harm your plants.
• Select
The number of hours the lights are on
and off depends on which plant type is
selected. Use “Select” button to reach
“24-Hour Light” setting (see page 9).

24-Hour
Light
Water LowAdd Nutrients
Replace
Bulbs
Salad
Greens Flowers
Vegetables Live Plants
Herbs
When “Replace Bulbs” light on Control Panel begins blinking after 6
months of use…
• Unplug AeroGarden 6 Elite+.
• Remove old Grow Bulbs and carefully discard.*
IMPORTANT: To avoid burning, be sure Grow Bulbs are cool before handling.
• Insert new Grow Bulbs into Lamp Hood.
• Plug in AeroGarden 6 Elite+and press and release “Reset” button to
restart grow bulb timer.
Early Grow Bulb Replacement
If you replace Grow Bulbs before “Replace Bulbs” light illuminates, be sure to
restart grow bulb timer as follows:
• Press and hold “Lights” button until light next to your selected plant type
starts blinking – about 5 seconds.
• Release “Lights” button. The plant type selected light will continue to blink
for about 9 seconds. While plant light is still blinking…
• Quickly press and release “Reset” button. “Replace Bulbs” light will blink
once and the plant selected light will stop blinking.
Replace Grow Bulbs – Order bulbs at www.aerogardensupport.com
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*Check with local recycling authorities for
light bulb recycling availability in your area.
Basic Reminders About Your AeroGarden (continued)
Raise Lamp Hood (Lights)
As plants grow to 1-2” from lights, raise Lamp Arm one notch at a time (each of the three Lamp Arm sections has
three notches). Be sure Lamp Arm is at the lowest setting when you start your AeroGarden 6 Elite+.
Unplug AeroGarden 6 Elite+and remove Bowl
from Base.
Raise Lamp Arm/Lamp Hood:
• Hold Lamp Arm where it connects to Lamp Hood with
one hand. With other hand, push in Locking Lever.
• Release Locking Lever while pulling up on Lamp Arm.
• Locking Lever will automatically click into next
notch in the Lamp Arm section.
Replace Bowl on Base and plug in
AeroGarden 6 Elite+.
Push Locking
Lever in
Push Locking
Lever in
1
2
3
Push Locking
Lever in Push Locking Lever in

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About the Trellis System (not included)
Your AeroGarden 6 Elite+has the option of connecting a Trellis System to its Lamp Hood. The Trellis System
allows you to easily support heavy, fruit-filled branches on full-size plants such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.
If you are interested in purchasing an AeroGarden Trellis System, you may do so at www.aerogardensupport.com or
from your retailer.
Trellis System installation
If your AeroGarden 6 Elite+is already assembled, you will need to remove the Lamp Hood from Lamp Arm, and
remove Grow Bulbs from the Lamp Hood before starting. It is best to do this when Garden lights are off.
Attach Trellis Brackets to Lamp Hood
Unplug AeroGarden 6 Elite+and carefully remove Lamp Hood from Lamp Arm.
Turn Lamp Hood over and remove Grow Bulbs.
(Be sure bulbs are cool before handling.)
Insert Grow Bulbs into Lamp Hood.
Replace Lamp Hood on Lamp Arm and plug in AeroGarden 6 Elite+.
Hand tighten pre-mounted screws
with phillips head screwdriver. Do
not over-tighten.
Use Trellis System
1
2
3
4
5
Basic Reminders About Your AeroGarden (continued)
(Optional) Trellis System
1
Clip Trellis Coil on Bracket.
4
Gently push up on supported branch
until it is at desired height.
3
Wrap Strap around branch that
needs support and snap closed.
As a safety precaution, unplug AeroGarden furnishing
before performing this task. Be sure Grow Bulbs are cool
to the touch before attaching or adjusting Trellis Coil.
2
Pull down Trellis Coil.
Lamp Hood
Bracket
Trellis Coil

Prepare For Your Next Garden
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Cleaning Instructions for your AeroGarden
Use only water and mild soap when cleaning your AeroGarden (except when Sanitizing - Step 6). Do not use
abrasive cleaners or run through the dishwasher.
When your garden has completed its growing cycle…
Rinse Bowl and Grow Surface with
tap water. Repeat.
Towel dry Bowl and Grow Surface
before putting them back together
and setting them on Base.
If Grow Bulbs have been in use
more than 6 months, they should be
replaced at this time (see page 12).
Your AeroGarden is now ready for
replanting.
Unplug AeroGarden.
Carefully remove Bowl and Grow
Surface from Base and bring to
a sink. Set Base and Lamp Hood
aside.
NEVER SUBMERSE BASE AND
CONTROL PANEL IN WATER.
Remove Grow Surface from Bowl
and place on a counter near a
sink.
Empty contents of Bowl in sink.
Remove Seed Pods and plants
from Grow Surface.
• Pull Seed Pods out of Grow
Surface openings.
• Throw away Seed Pods and
plant debris (plant growth and
roots). If you compost, plant
debris can be composted.
Sanitize AeroGarden.
• Fill Bowl ¾ full with water.
• Add ¼ cup (59ml) of chlorine
bleach.
• Let sit for 2 minutes.
• Using sanitizing water, wipe
Grow Surface and Bowl with
soft cloth or sponge.*
*Gloves recommended.
• Scrub underside of Grow
Surface with soft scrub brush to
remove any tangled roots.
• Empty bleach water from Bowl.
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2
3
4
5
6
9
7
8
Plant
Growth
Seed
Pod
Grow
Surface
Roots

24-Hour
Light
Water LowAdd Nutrients
Replace
Bulbs
Salad
Greens Flowers
Vegetables Live Plants
Herbs
U.S. CAUTION –You are cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de-
signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or
relocate the receiving antenna; Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver; Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected; or, Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this furnishing has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE,
PRÉSENTER LA LAME LARGE À LA FENTE LARGE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND .
© 2008 AeroGrow International, Inc., Boulder, CO U.S.A. U.S. Patents Pending
5/8/08
Reset
Add Nutrients
If you have already grown a garden in your AeroGarden 6 Elite+, please follow the instructions
below to reset the nutrient timer:
Replanting Your AeroGarden
!
Bundle cord when furnishing is not in use.
• Press and hold “Reset” button until red “Add Nutrients” light blinks 3 or 4 times (about 9 seconds).
• Release “Reset” button. “Add Nutrients” light will turn off.
• Your AeroGarden is now reset. (In some cases you may see other lights blink as well. This is nothing to worry about.)
NOTE: These steps do not reset grow bulb timer.
Prepare For Your Next Garden (continued)