Cleaning an Aerogarden Pump entails disassembling part of your Aerogarden, taking apart the Pump,  all the Pump Parts, and then putting the Pump back together.   We realize that not everyone is comfortable jumping into the inside of an Aerogarden. If you are wary about taking your Pump apart, or find yourself getting stuck anywhere during the process, please call Aerogarden customer services on 0845 170 0660.

A clean Pump really helps to keep your garden healthy and productive. Cleaning removes the nutrient residue and/or plant roots that can possibly clog your Pump, preventing the flow of water and nutrients to your plants. It also and possibly most importantly, reduces the pump noise.

A clean Pump really does help keep your garden healthy and productive. Cleaning removes nutrient residue and/or plant roots that can clog your Pump and prevent the flow of water and nutrients to your plants

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR AEROGARDEN:

STEP 1.

1)      Remove & Save Aeroaarden water & seed Pods, (Skip this step if your AeroGarden is not planted and proceed to Step 2)

2)      Unplug your AeroGarden

3)      Remove Bowl from Base

4)      Remove Grow Surface and place in sink (or on towel) as roots will drip water

5)      Pour water from Bowl into shallow dish to a depth of 1”

6)      Pour remaining water from Bowl into container that holds at least 1 gallon and set aside

7)      Gently remove Seed Pods from Grow Surface and place plants upright in shallow dish, be sure roots are in water, don’t worry if you tear a few roots or if the Cross Beams come out with the roots. Cross Beams can easily be placed back in position.

STEP 2.

   Remove Grow Surface from Bowl and bring to sink or set on towel.  Hint: Lift the View Door and slide one hand into the Bowl to lift9)   Remove Filter from the back of the Pump Tower and rinse under hot water 10)  Turn Grow Surface upside down and remove Cover Plate11)  Insert flat-head screwdriver at an angle into rectangular slot on right side of Pump Tower and gently push down on screwdriver12)  Remove the Pump by inserting the flat-head screwdriver into the space under the Pump. Push down on the handle of the screwdriver to lift the Pump out of the Pump Tower. 13)  Pull Pump Wire from Wire Slot but keep it attached to Grow Surface. Rinse out any residue or roots from Pump and Pump Tower in sink. It is okay to get everything (the Pump, Pump Wire and Grow Surface) wet.Rinse all Pump Parts and Pump in sink with hot water, reassemble the Pump Parts, Insert the Pump back into the Pump Tower making sure that:

• The Rubber Feet on the Pump are facing up.

• The Face Plate is facing toward you.

• The Pump Wire goes behind and underneath the Pump.

• Pump is securely seated in the tube in the Pump Tower.

• Pump Wire does not need to go into Wire Slot at this time.

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