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CARTER-HOFFMANN GARDENCHEF GC52 Manual

Herb and microgreen growing cabinet
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HERB AND MICROGREEN GROWING CABINET
PROGRAMMING GROWING CYCLES
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
REPLACEMENT PARTS, WIRING & PLUMBING DIAGRAMS
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Part Number: 18400-3263
GARDENCHEF
Model GC52

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Printed in The United States of America
MANUFACTURED BY:
Mundelein, IL 60060 U.S.A.
Fax: 847-367-8981
Toll Free: 800-323-9793
Email: TechnicalService@Carter-Hoffmann.com
US Patent No. D858,148
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    HERB AND MICROGREEN GROWING CABINET Model GC52 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: TechnicalService@Carter-Hoffmann.com ® US Patent No. D858,148 GC52 TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS UNPACKING AND INSPECTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INSTALLATION...

  • Page 2: Gc52

    FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS The GardenChef provides a self-contained environment that is ideal for growing herbs and micro greens. The lights pro- duce the proper spectrum and an irrigation system delivers water to the plants. The automated system provides every- thing the plants need to grow year round and right in the kitchen. It is preprogrammed for the growing needs for common herbs and microgreens.

  • Page 3: Unpacking And Inspection

    Be sure to retain the container for inspection. Carter-Hoffmann cannot assume liability for damage or loss incurred in transit, freight damage is not covered under war- ranty. We will, however, at your request, supply you with the necessary documents to support your claim.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your safety and the proper operation of this appliance, please follow these safety guidelines. This manual should remain with the GardenChef so that new owners and users learn about the product and relevant safety precautions. Carefully read through this manual before installing and using the GardenChef.

  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION LOCATION WARNING: Risk of personal injury  Place the cabinet on level ground so that the inside water flows evenly. Lock the front wheel caster brakes. Adjust the leveling legs so that they are on the floor. If Installation procedures must be your floor is not level, adjust the legs so that the unit is level.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION **IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS NEXT STEP IS WARNING: COMPLETED CORRECTLY** Risk of personal injury Installation procedures must be Pull both ends of the performed by a qualified technician with strap as show in Figure full knowledge of all applicable electrical 5, make sure that the and plumbing codes.

  • Page 7: Start-Up

    START-UP The cabinet must be plugged in and plumbed by a professional technician to all applicable local and state codes. When you plug the unit in and flip the toggle switch located at the rear of the cabinet, it will turn on and you will see the STARTUP screen. The unit will run diagnostics and start-up functions while this screen is visible.
  • Page 8 START UP (continued) PRIMING THE EJECTION PUMP (continued) 7) Access the setup page again by pressing SETUP on the HOME screen. 8) Press SET RESERVOIR 9) Confirm that the drain line is connected or leads to an outside reservoir 10) On the RESERVOIR screen press DRAIN and confirm 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;...
  • Page 9 START-UP (continued) ZONE PRESSURE TESTING Adequate water pressure is needed for the irrigation system to function properly. Follow this procedure to test the flow of the water to the growing zones. 1) On the HOME screen, press the SETUP button 2) On the SETUP screen, press the SET WATER 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...

  • Page 10: Programming

    PROGRAMMING The cabinet must be plugged in and plumbed by a HOME button: pressing this professional technician. Follow start-up procedures button on any screen where it for the cabinet before programming and growing appears will return the controller (see pages 7-9). to the HOME screen.
  • Page 11 PROGRAMMING SETTING UP LIGHTING Lighting can be programmed for the 2 zones on the left and right side of the cabinet. 1) From the HOME screen, press SETUP 2) On the SET LIGHTING screen, select ZONE1 (left side) or ZONE 2 (right side) for which you want to change the lighting.
  • Page 12 PROGRAMMING SETTING UP YOUR WATERING CYCLES HOME SCREEN SETUP SCREEN SET WATERING SET WATERING (2) 1) On the HOME screen, press SETUP 2) On the SETUP screen, press SET WATER 3) On the SET WATERING screen, choose a zone and select the GEAR symbol for that zone. There are 5 zones.
  • Page 13 PROGRAMMING EDITING PLANT NAMES The seed list for your GardenChef has space for up to 39 different seeds and comes preprogrammed for many of the most popular microgreens. Each seed name can be changed, if you want to add, delete or modify them.
  • Page 14 PROGRAMMING DRAINING THE RESERVOIR-MANUAL BYPASS The cabinet is designed to drain automatically as needed. Should a manual drain be needed, follow this procedure. HOME SCREEN SETUP SCREEN RESERVOIR SCREEN ARE YOU SURE SCREEN DRAINING SCREEN 1) On the HOME screen, press SETUP 2) On the SETUP screen, press SET RESERVOIR 3) On the RESERVOIR SCREEN, press DRAIN 4) An ARE YOU SURE screen will appear.
  • Page 15 PROGRAMMING SETTING UP YOUR GROWING CYCLES The cabinet must be plugged in and plumbed by a professional technician. Follow these steps to pro- gram your growing cycles. It has 10 growing zones and the home screen has a button for each zone. NOTE: The GC52 GardenChef cabinet is intended for growing in media that contains an ade- quate amount of nutrients for growing a single cycle.

  • Page 16: Lets Grow

    LETS GROW! TO START A GROWING CYCLE 1) On the HOME screen, select a zone for the seed you have just planted and you will be taken to the ZONE screen NOTE: If you need to select a different seed, press the CHANGE SEED button to access the FAVORITES SEED LIST to select a different one.
  • Page 17 PLANTING AND GROWING Planting and growing is easy in the GardenChef. Follow these simple instructions. See the growing guide for specific plants on the next page.  Please refer to the Growing Guide and Growing Tips for successful growing and harvesting of specific plants. ...

  • Page 18: Growing Guide

    GROWING GUIDE Seed Sowing Amount / 10”x20” tray Germination Days Days to Watering Flavor Profile Grams Ounces (domes on) Harvest Schedule¹ (potting soil) Amaranth 2-3 days 7 - 16 days 1 every 4 days Beet, grassy Aniseed 2 days 7 - 8 days 1 every 4 days Licorice Arugula...

  • Page 19: Growing Tips

    Seed Sowing Amount / 10”x20” tray Germination Days Days to Watering Flavor Profile Grams Ounces (domes on) Harvest Schedule¹ (potting soil) Shiso 3-5 days 12-21 days 1 every 4 days Licorice Sorrell, Ruby-Veined 3-7 days 12-20 days 1 every 4 days Tangy, lemon, mildly sour Sunflower 170-226...

  • Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE RESERVOIR 1) Make sure cabinet is connected to city drain and water. If you are not hooked up to a drain and city water you will need to manually drain the cabinet; if this is the case, connect the drain fitting to a hose that runs to a drain or sink.
  • Page 21 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (continued) CLEANING THE GROWING DRAWERS Clean your grow drawers 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 not use stainless steel cleaner on the interior of the cabinet.
  • Page 22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE AND TIPS INSIDE THE RESERVOIR A. DRAIN, CLEAN AND FLUSH RESERVOIR (Monthly) SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 20 INSIDE THE GROWING ZONES B. CLEAN DRAWERS (Monthly) Remove a drawer from the GardenChef Use a clean cloth with hot soapy water or hydrogen peroxide solution to wipe down the grow drawer; make sure the drain holes are cleared of any debris.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Lights

    REPLACING THE LIGHTS Occasionally you may need to replace a light Push up and back bulb. It is a simple process, similar to changing over notch in back of the bulb on a fish tank hood. For part number, cabinet, then let front see the list on page 29.

  • Page 24: Sanitation And Food Safety

    SANITATION AND FOOD SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS For your health and safety, please read the infor- Clean Seed mation below. You may choose to clean and sanitize your seed prior Microgreens are baby plants. They have intense con- to growing. It is not necessary with microgreens and centrated flavor and more nutrients than full grown reputable suppliers test their seed for contamination.

  • Page 25: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING How much soil should I put in my trays? You should fill each tray 1/2 to 3/4 full with sterile potting soil. Make sure the soil is well moistened, but not overly muddy or soupy. See Resources page 24 for some brands we have found to be high quality soils. For seeds with a shorter life cycle like pea shoots, radishes, wheatgrass (1-2 weeks), 1/2 full is adequate.

  • Page 26: Microgreen Problems

    MICROGREEN PROBLEMS WHITE MOLD Identification Remedy  White mold looks like a spider web crawling Make sure your trays are CLEAN be- across the surface of the growing media. It fore you plant starts out in one area in a small, wispy ball ...

  • Page 27: Resources

    RESOURCES The GardenChef comes with a starter set of domes, mats and trays. An optional starter kit is available and includes growing trays, domes, mats, sifter, hydrogen peroxide and 20 gallon plas- tic tub (for mixing/sifting soil) Many supplies, including seeds and growing media, can be found at local greenhouses and ur- ban garden supply sellers.
  • Page 28 Growing mats/filters: Handy Pantry™ For discussion on hydroponic growing media, consult www.epicgardening.com Seeds: Johnny’s Selected Seeds™ Burpee™ Eden Brothers™ * This is not a compete list or an endorsement of these products. Brands are trademarked and not affiliated with Carter-Hoffmann...
  • Page 29 REPLACEMENT PARTS & WIRING DIAGRAM GARDENCHEF COMPONENTS 120V, 4.5 A Part Number Description Part Number Description 18615-0161 3/8” tube tee 18301-2649 3” swivel poly caster with brake 18615-0162 3/8” 90 deg. tube fitting 18309-0048 4” adjustable S.S. leveling leg 18615-0166 3/8”...
  • Page 30 CAUTION: Use only (OEM) original equipment manufacturer replacement parts. 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 number for replacement parts. Call: 800-323-9793 or email: technicalservice@carter-hoffmann.com...

  • Page 31: Carter-Hoffmann

    Carter-Hoffmann (“CARTER-HOFFMANN”) warrants to the initial purchaser of its standard Carter Line Products that CARTER-HOFFMANN will, at its option, repair or replace, during the warranty period set forth below, any part of such products made necessary due to a defect in material or workmanship which is present when the product leaves its factory and which manifests itself during the warranty period under normal use and service.

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