Kenmore 100 User's Manual
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1. 3 1 B Keeping The Water Softener Clean 3 2 C Protect The Water Softener From Freezing 3 3 D Checklist Not Getting Soft Water 3 4 SECTION 4 ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A Dimensions Specifications 4 1 4 2 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A Troubleshooting 5 1 to 5 4 B Rotary Valve Service 5 5 C Water Flow Through The Softener Valve 5 6 to 5 8 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER A Water Softener Complete 6 1 B Brine Valve Assembly 6 2 e Valve Assembly 6 3 6 4 odd ddddd ddd ddd ddd Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd odd ddd ddd ddd ddd Idd dod PPP PPP PPP PPP PPP PPPPPPPPP Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd A SAFETY GUIDES A Read all steps guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water softener Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water softener A Your water softener will remove hardness minerals and clear water iron from water up to the limits shown on page 4 1 It will not remove other types of iron acids tastes and odors etc It will not purify pol luted2. 11 12 13 14 15 16 Flow Rate GPM OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Type of ion exchange material resin Amount of resin cu ft UltraSoft 100 UltraSoft 150 high capacity high capacity 80 Regeneration recharge cycle times minutes 2 10 Brining brine rinse 102 104 106 110 Backwash Fast rinse 3 3 119 129 5060 2 4 lb salt 1 8 Total regeneration time Efficiency Rating Max Drain Flow Rate gpm gpm gallons per minute gpg grains per gallon psi pounds per square inch ppm parts per million This system conforms to ANSI NSF 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data The efficiency rating is only valid at the stated salt dosage These softeners were efficiency rated according to ANSI NSF Standard 44 4 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line odd ad ad od od dodo dd dd dd dd PPP PEPE PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPS ad od od od od dod dd ddd dd odd ddd ddd ddd ddd ad ad ddd do dd dd dd dd dd C A TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING SCHEMATIC BACK OF TIMER PWA AC INPUT POS TURBINE MOTOR valve lt motor 24VAC l Transformer a i lt grn Turbine NO Position Sensor brn Switch NC FACEPLATE UP button display Kenmore ddd ddd dd ddd ddd ced ok ab ad ob ab ob ob ob ob od od od od od dd ddd wb bd dd dd dd od od od ol wh ob ob od od od od od ol od dd ad ad ob
3. Refill when the storage tank is about 1 3 full see note on page 1 6 Never let the softener use all the salt before refilling Without salt you will soon have hard water Note You will have a loss in softening capacity and may get partly hard water if less than 10 inches of salt is in the storage tank PLEASE SEE PAGE 1 6 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS SALT BRIDGE Sometimes a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the salt storage tank It is usually caused by high hu midity or the wrong kind of salt When the salt bridges an empty space forms between the water and salt Then salt will not dissolve melt in the wa ter to make brine Without brine the resin bed does not regenerate and you will have hard water If the storage tank is full of salt it is hard to tell if you have a salt bridge Salt is loose on top but the bridge is under it The following is the best way to check for a salt bridge Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank Hold a broom handle or like tool up to the softener as shown in FIG 10 Make a pencil mark on the handle 1 or 2 below the top height of the rim Then carefully push it straight down into the salt If a hard object is felt before the pencil mark gets to the top of the tank it s most likely a salt bridge Carefully push into the bridge in a few places to break it Do not try to break the salt bridge by pounding on the outside of the salt tank You may damage
4. begin a regeneration the electronic timer energizes the circuit to the valve motor The valve motor rotates the rotor and disc and the valve cam until the position switch lever drops to open the motor circuit and position the valve in FILL As the rotor and disc rotates the port opens for SOFT water fill through the venturi Fill flow continues to the brine valve and into the salt storage tank Soft water is still available to the house lines 5 6 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ddd ad ad dd dd dd dd dd odd ad dod od od od dd dd dd dd dd PEPE PPP PP PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPES al ad ad dod dod dd dd dd dd C C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES venturi TH i F X zej TA k N one Vis a drain nozzle a Ai vhs i from Valve Inlet e brine from salt A hard water storage tank i bypass hard ll water viii to valve outlet i a Tt position J 1 switch ll After fill timer switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position Water flow is directed to the nozzle Suction created by the nozzle and venturi draws brine from the salt storage tank and injects it into the resin bed via the bottom distributor Flow continues out the top distributor and to the drain Hard water is available at the valve outlet When the brine valve closes to end
5. brine draw water flow continues in the same directions to slowly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the drain BACKWASH CYCLE Timer switch action again allows the motor to turn the rotor amp disc to place the valve in BACKWASH stopping water flow to the nozzle Water is routed down and out the bottom distributor up through the yy a ly drain bed and out the top distributor to the drain The fast flow controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting f n 7 flushes dirt sediments iron deposits remaining brine adese iai i and hardness to the drain to valve out l let 4 R Nir hae sot 5 7 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line flow plug Tm vik y pa SECTION 5 222s SERVICE TECH INFORMATION C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE soft water to valve outlet position switch l During FAST RINSE the rotor amp discis positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor and exits through the bottom distributor to the drain The electronic timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service As the valve rotates the position switch lever drops to open the circuit The valve remains positioned in service until the electronic timer initiates
6. computer is part of the faceplate timer circuit board It is programmed to know the softener s capacity how many grains of hardness minerals it will take out of the water before a regeneration is needed When starting the soften er page 1 4 you set it for the grains per gallon gpg hardness of the water To find a regeneration pattern best for your needs the computer uses 1 water usage from the meter 2 hardness setting 3 softener capacity and 4 time since the last regeneration The computer always adjusts this pattern to your water using habits It works toward providing you with soft water for the longest time and at the most efficient salt usage Softening capacity is used as hard water goes through the softener and hardness minerals are removed When the computer determines that only enough capacity remains to provide soft water up to the next regeneration starting time 2 00 AM or as otherwise set it will schedule a regeneration RECHARGE TONIGHT displays until the regeneration begins When the regeneration begins RECHARGE TONIGHT goes off and RECHARGE NOW flashes during the regeneration Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line odd ddd ddd ddddddddddddddddddd odd ddddddddddddddddddd PPPPPPPEPPPPPPPPPPES ddddddddddddddddddd A SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK SALT BRIDGE WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT Check the salt level a few weeks after you install the softener and every week after that
7. ob of od od od od od od ol dd ad bob od dod od od ad tetom Assintance RECHARGE TONIGHT S ee SELECT RECHARGE NOW ON OFF HOLD button Recharge Tonight Now SELECT button Keep this manual with your water softener If repairs are needed the service technician must have the information on the following 8 pages For telephone assistance call toll free 1 800 426 9345 DOWN button ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and harp bends and not elevated 8 ft above th Does the time display show the correct time of Fe al aaa ee ae alee aed floor day If display is blank check power source to the Remove the top cover and salt tank cover softener eee Is there salt in the storage tank If time is flashing power was off for over 24 hours The softener resumes normal operation Is the brine tubing connected See water flow but regenerations occur at the wrong time diagrams If an error code Example Err3 shows in the faceplate display go to AUTOMATIC ELEC TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS 9 Press the SELECT button 2 times to display the hardness setting Be sure it is the correct setting for the household s water supply Make a hard ness test of the raw water and compare with the hardness setting Also test a soft water sample to verify if a problem exists Press the SELECT but The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the ton twice more to return to present time in the so
8. the next regeneration 5 8 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ee SECTION 6 Hiini REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388150 and 625 388160 A WATER SOFTENER COMPLETE KEY PART AUBER DESCRIPTION Cover Lock req d for ship only Rim Insert req d for shipping only 7231563 Cover main 7231555 Salt Hole Cover 7095373 Transformer 24V 10VA 7132840 Power Cord transformer 7234715 Timer Repl PWA 7231539 Faceplate order following decal 7231610 Faceplate Decal UltraSoft 100 7247394 Faceplate Decal UltraSoft 150 7231571 Rim 7231547 Brinewell Cover 7082150 Wing Nut 1 4 7003847 O Ring 7100819 Brinewell 7234723 Salt Storage Tank 7232250 Plastic Screw 1 4 x 5 8 0900431 Tube Clamp 1103200 Tube Adaptor 9003500 Grommet 7116488 Brine Valve Assembly also see page 6 2 7105047 Replacement Distributor 0502272 Resin 7092155 Resin Tank includes Key No 20 7170270 O Ring 2 3 4 x 3 7077870 Top Distributor 7170254 O Ring 13 16 x 1 1 16 7170296 O Ring 2 7 8 x 3 1 4 7141001 Vapor Barrier 7176292 Clamp Section 2 req 7088033 Clamp Retainer 2 req 7231741 Installation Manual 7247310 Owners Manual not illustrated NO FR WN Rating Decal Location Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line EEE SECTION 6 7722 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmor
9. the tank If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge take it out Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only 3 1 Salt Bridge push tool into salt bridge to break eee i E pencil mark Pa broom handle water level Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line odd ddd ddd ddddddddddddddddddd odd ddd ddd ddddddddddddddddddd PPPPPPPEPPPPPPPPPPES ddddddddddddddddddd B KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN NOZZLE amp VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi FIG 11 is a must for the softener to work right This small unit moves brine from the salt storage tank to the resin tank during re generation If it becomes plugged with sand silt dirt etc the softener will not work and you will get hard water To get to the nozzle and venturi remove the softener top cover Be sure the softener is in service cycle no water pressure at nozzle and venturi 1 Turn off the cap from the nozzle and venturi hous ing 2 Lift out the screen support and screen do not lose the large o ring seal 3 Then the nozzle and venturi Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean If needed use a small brush to remove iron or dirt Also check and clean the gasket flow plugs and screens Carefully replace all parts in the correct order Lu bricate the o ring seal with silicone grease or Vase line and place in position Install and tighten the cap by hand only Do not overtighten an
10. through the bed The nozzle and venturi FIG 7 make suction to take brine from the salt tank and put it into the resin tank They keep the brine flow down to a very slow rate to get the best resin cleaning with the least salt BRINE RINSE After all of the brine is moved into the resin tank the brine valve closes Water keeps flowing the same way it did during brining except the brine flow has stopped Hardness miner als and brine flush from the resin tank to the drain Brining and brine rinse together vary in the length of time they take relative to the fill cycle length Water Flow Through the Softener in Brining and Brine Rinse hard water hard water bypass OUT 4 1 IN nozzle amp E _ Vs venturi brine valve BACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank FIG 8 at a fast rate to flush iron minerals dirt and sediments from the bed 2 3 and to the drain The bed lifts and expands for good cleaning Water Flow Through the Softener in Backwash hard water hard water bypass ouT q IN resin bed lifted and expanded eeccccccccoampocecce as FAST RINSE Backwash is followed by a fast flow of water down through the resin tank The fast flow packs the resin bed and gets it ready for return to service FIG 9 After fast rinse the softener returns to service Hard water goes into the resin tank where the r
11. you must keep salt in the tank but itis not necessary to keep it full In humid areas it is best to fill the storage tank one quarter to one half full and to refill it more often Salt bridging see page 3 1 occurs more often when conditions are humid Fill the tank with NUGGET or PELLET water soft ener salt DO NOT use rock salts as they have dirt and sediments that will stop the softener from working Before filling be sure the brinewell cover is in place on the top of the brinewell Salt storage capacity is shown on page 4 1 If you choose Potassium Chloride KCI as a regen erant following these suggestions will help give you years of maintenance free service 1 Place only one bag of KCI in your softener at a time the salt storage tank should contain no more than 60 pounds of KCI at any one time 2 A softener using KCl should not be placed in areas with temperature fluctuations and high hu midity KCI will harden in these environments and may make the softener inoperable 3 Check the brine tank and brine well black tube in salt storage tank monthly If hardening is present pour small amounts of warm water on hardened areas until they loosen 4 If your softener does not have a KCI salt setting you must increase your hardness setting by 25 to ensure continuous soft water as in example below Raw Water Hardenss Softener setting when grains per gallon using KCl 5 gpg 7 gpg 10 gpg 13 gpg 15 gpg 19 gpg 20
12. 129863 Bypass Body 7105013 O Ring 13 16 x 1 4 req 7130911 Stem 7170288 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req 42 3437 Bypass Valve Complete 6 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line OWNER S MANUAL Water Softeners For the repair or replacement parts you MODEL NOS need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week UltraSoft 100 1 800 366 PART 625 388150 1 800 366 7278 UltraSoft 150 625 388160 For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 REPAIR The model number of 1 800 473 7247 your water softener is found on the rating de cal This decal is on the rim under the salt cover For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week When requesting service 1 800 488 1222 or ordering parts always provide the following in formation For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire Product Type about an existing Agreement Model Number Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday Part Number 1 800 827 6655 Part Description www KenmoreWater com SEARS REPAIR SERVICES America s Repair Specialists Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 7247310 Rev B 12 20 01
13. 25 8P8 e gpg 25 gpg 32 gpg 30 gpg 38 gpg 35 gpg 44 gpg 40 gpg 50 gpg 1 6 WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRON REMOV ING ADDITIVES Some salts have an additive to help the softener handle iron in the water supply These salts may be used if your water supply has a high iron content It is recommended to use Sears Resin Bed Cleaner 42 34426 for periodic treatments to keep your resin bed clean z g 2 2 3 brinewell cover brinewell Sodium information Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake For example if your water supply is 15 grains hard you would have to drink 3 quarts of softened water to consume 335 milligrams of so dium That is equivalent to eating 2 1 2 slices of white bread Persons who are concerned about their drinking water should consider a Kenmore Drinking Water System that will remove or reduce in excess of 90 of the sodium and other drinking water contami nants Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line pases SECTION 2 1222 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES gt EXTRA RECHARGE Sometimes a manually started regeneration recharge may be desired or needed Two exam ples are You have used more water than usual guests visiting and you may run out of soft water before the next
14. Ifiron shows up in the soft wa ter before 6 months clean more often Printed instructions are on the resin bed cleaner bottle 3 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line odd dddddddddddddddd ddddddddddddddddddd odds ddddddddddddddddddd odd dd ddd ddddddddddddddddddd C PROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROM FREEZING If the softener is installed where it could freeze summer cabin lake home etc you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage To drain the softener Close the shut off valve on the house main wa ter pipe near the water meter or pressure tank Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener Refer to FIG 14 on page 4 1 Move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass Close the inlet and outlet valve in a 3 valve bypass system and open the bypass valve If you want water in the house pipes again reopen the shut off valve on the main water pipe FIG 12 Drain All Water From Softener A Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet Re Looking at FIG 12 lay a piece of 2 inch thick move the salt hole cover and the main cover Take off both drain hoses Carefully remove the large holding clips at the softener inlet and outlet see Key No 66 on page 6 3 Separate the softener from the copper tubes or from the bypass valve 8 A Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi as sembly see
15. NING BRINE RINSE BACKWASH FAST RINSE Water Flow Through the Softener in Service soft water hard water OUT IN salt storage tank salt not shown brine valve resin tank resin bed 2 2 REGENERATION FILL Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is needed to clean the hardness minerals from the resin beads To make the brine water flows into the salt storage area during the fill stage as shown in FIG 6 Fill cycle length depends on how much soft water making capacity you have used since the last regeneration As you use more water fill time increases so more brine is made The greater amount of brine cleans more hardness minerals from the resin bed Water Flow Through the Softener in Fill soft water hard water OUT salt storage tank a brine valve fill water Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line dddddddddddd passat SECTION 2 23233333335 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION BRINING During brining the brine is moved from the salt storage area into the resin tank Inside the resin tank brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin beads and they are discharged out the drain How much brine is needed to clean the resin depends on the amount of service water used between regen erations the amount of resin in the softener how fast the brine goes
16. ODE MOST LIKELY LESS LIKELY Err1 Err3 motor inoperative wiring harness or connection to switch position switch valve defect causing Err4 high torque Err5 faceplate timer PWA PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE 1 Unplug transformer 2 Correct defect 3 Plug in transformer 4 Wait for 6 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTICS To enter diagnostics press the SELECT button until 000 shows in the display TURBINE SWITCHES a aa AAN WATER METER A SWITCH B A The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows 000 steady Soft water not in use and no flow through the meter OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET 000 to 199 continual Repeats display for each gallon of water passing through the meter If you don t get a reading in the display with faucet open pull the sensor from the valve outlet port Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the sensor You should get a reading in the display If you get a reading unhook the in and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding 5 2 MOTOR SQ PA se SWITCH n i 2 SENSOR HOUSING TURBINE ANNS TURBINE AN YN SUPPORT AND Wane SHAFT RES VALVE WSF OUTLET A B The letter P and dash or dashes indicate POSITION switch operation If the letter ap pears the switch is closed If the dash shows the switc
17. OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NOS UltraSoft 100 625 388150 UltraSoft 150 625 388160 Caution Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Kenmore Operating Instructions Water Softeners Before First Use of This Product with Deluxe Valve Warranty If you have questions when installing operating or main Start Up Setting Timer taining your softener and when setting the timer call this toll free number How It Works 1 800 426 9345 Care Of www KenmoreWater com Specifications Repair Parts SAVE THIS MANUAL Use the plastic bag and tie provided to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Road Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U S A dddddddd4d444 ddddddddddds ddddddddddddd4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d44d444 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 444 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 44 4444 ddddddddddddddddddjddiddiddddddddddddddddddddddd4d4d4d4d4d4d4d44 ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4 dddddddddddddds dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4d4 SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER For one year from the date of purchase when this water softener is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions Sears will repair free of charge defects in material or workmanship in this water softener FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS For ten years from the date of purchase S
18. ank Height 40 101 6 open bypass valve nominal close inlet amp outlet valves D_ Inlet Outlet Height 41 1 2 105 4 E Overall Height 46 116 8 F1 Length 19 1 2 49 5 F2 Width 16 1 2 41 9 Distance between inlet 3 3 8 8 6 outlet center lines ULTRASOFT 100 TIMER SR CODE SR22 ULTRASOFT 150 TIMER SR CODE SR24 Note Please see the rating decal for operating capacity salt usage and service flow rate pressure loss performance specifications Performance specifications are validated by the Water Quality Association WQA The rating decal is located on the rim under the salt hole cover see page A inside front cover WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER UltraSoft 100 UltraSoft 150 Minimum water system flow gpm 3 Minimum Max water pressure psi i 20 125 Minimum Max water temperature F 40 120 Maximum water hardness gpg 95 Maximum clear water iron ppm 5 SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER Type of salt needed nugget or pellet Alternate type of salt pure evaporated compacted water softener salt Salt storage capacity Ibs 4 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line pasts SECTION 4 1111 KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS Pressure Drop PS vs Flow Rate GPM 30 25 an oO 20 UltraSoft 150 8 0 gom A 45 15 psi F E UltraSoft 100 5 D 10 8 0 gpm 14 psi D 14p A 5 0 0 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
19. creen 7142942 Clip Drain 1148800 Flow Plug 3 gpm 0900431 Tubing Clamp 7187772 Nozzle amp Venturi Gasket Kit 7024160 Drain Hose Adaptor 7190547 Gasket only 7170327 O Ring 5 8 x 13 16 0521829 Flow Plug 1 gom 0501228 Flow Plug 7146043 Screen 7170238 O Ring 7 16 x 5 8 7167659 Screen Support 7170212 O Ring 3 4 x 15 16 7170262 O Ring 1 1 8 x 1 3 8 7082087 Wave Washer 7199729 Cap 7199232 Rotor amp Disc 7235371 Sensor Housing 7170246 O Ring 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 9000803 O Ring 7116713 Clip 2 req 7085263 Valve Cover 2207800 Plastic Installation Adaptor 1 7074123 Screw 10 14 x 2 5 req male thread 42 req 7077472 Expansion Pin 7170335 Washer 2 req 7030713 Switch 0507615 Installation Tube 2 req 7117816 Spacer 0507369 Installation Nut 2 req 7070412 Screw 4 24 x 1 1 8 flat head 7134224 Rotor Seal 7170204 O Ring 3 8 x 9 16 7092642 Plug Drain Seal 7129889 Spring 2204101 Turbine Support and Shaft 7117858 Turbine 7082053 Valve Body 7187065 Nozzle amp Venturi Assy incl Key Nos 81 and 83 through 90 7129716 Seal Kit incl Key Nos 61 62 65 71 72 and 78 42 3433 Drain Tubing 3 8 1 D x 20 not illustrated 1 NOT included with softener order as needed BYPASS INSTALLATION VALVE MODEL NO 625 3437 KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0502206 Retainer Ring 7
20. d break the cap or housing IRON FROM RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals cal cium and magnesium out of the water Also it can control some clear water iron See maximum al lowed in the specifications on page 4 1 With clear water iron water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass After 15 to 30 minutes the water be gins to cloud or turn rust colored A water softener WILL NOT remove any iron which makes the water cloudy or rusty as it comes from the faucet called red water iron To take red water iron out of water or over the maximum of clear water iron an iron fil FIG 11 Cleaning Nozzle amp Venturi IA ie LIN O ring Seal Teal Screen Support ee 2 Sergen rane Flow Plug 1 EP Nozzle amp Venturi oe a e Gasket Screen IMPORTANT Be sure small holes in the gasket are cen tered directly over the small holes in the nozzle amp venturi housing OE Flow Plug HVDC Nozzle amp Venturi Housing Install with numbered side up concave side down Be sure the largest flow plug is located in the nozzle amp venturi housing ter or other equipment is needed Your local Sears store has trained people to help you with iron water problems If your water supply has clear water iron even though less than the maximum allowed regular resin bed cleaning is needed Sears has resin bed cleaner Item No 42 34426 for this Clean the bed at least every 6 months
21. de shows Then press the SELECT button and reset the timer page 1 3 5 3 TIMER PWA REPLACEMENT Be sure the valve is in service position when replacing the timer PWA observe valve cycle indicator If after installing and programming the re placement timer PWA the valve is not in ser vice position do the following to assure correct cycle orientation or timing between the face plate and valve Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures page 5 4 With the RECHARGE NOW button advance through the recharge cycles until the valve stops in service position and RE CHARGE no longer flashes in the display NOTE The valve motor may automatically drive through several valve positions while searching for service If an error code occurs unplug the transformer then plug in again t INO position markers valve in service Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd dod dod dod od dd ddd dd dodo ad dod od od dd dd ddd dd dd odd al ad od dod od dd dd dd ddd C A TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK Again press ON OFF HOLD to move the soft This check verifies proper operation of the valve ener into backwash Look for a fast flow of water motor brine tank fill brine draw regeneration flow from the drain hose rates and other controller functions Always make the initial checks and the manual initiated diag a An ob
22. e MODEL NOS NOS 625 388150 and 625 388160 47 B BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7168647 Ceramic Weight 0513860 Float Stop 7097202 Float includes Key No 32 0516947 Float Seal 7093216 Float Rod amp Stem 7092278 Guide Cap 7170288 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 0516211 Seal 0516924 Retainer Bottom Seal 7116713 Clip 7092252 Brine Valve Body 7080653 Clip 7131365 Screen 7094979 Insert 7092294 Retaining Ring 7176161 O Ring 5 16 x 9 16 7095470 Brine Tube 7113016 Tubing Assy includes Key Nos 42 43 amp 44 7171349 Cone Screen 7207718 Ground Clamp 2 7207726 Ground Wire INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS 6 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 94 re N S gt 6 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line eee SECTION 6 Hiini REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388150 and 625 388160 C VALVE ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART GER DESCRIPTION Jae DESCRIPTION 78 7224087 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 req 7081764 Seal Nozzle amp Venturi 7234731 Motor incl 2 ea of Key No 50 7081201 Retainer Nozzle amp Venturi 7231385 Motor Plate 7170319 O Ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req 0900857 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 2 req 7081104 Nozzle amp Venturi Housing 0503288 Bearing 1202600 Nut Ferrule 7113927 Cam and Gear 7095030 Cone S
23. e present time Press UP to move the display ahead press DOWN to move the time backward LL PM 30 If the present time is between noon and midnight be sure PM shows PRESENT TIME If the present time is between pIa are 1 roo midnight and noon be sure AM ean shows Each press of the UP DOWN buttons changes the time by one minute Holding the buttons in changes the time rapidly 1 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ddd Idd od odd ddd odd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd dddd WATER SOFTENER START UP C PROGRAM THE TIMER SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER WE Press the SELECT button once to display 25 flashing and HARDNESS The grains per gallon gpg hard ness of your water supply is on your water analysis report Be sure to enter water test results on page A for future reference HARDNESS If your water supply contains iron compensate for it by adding to the water hardness number For ex ample assume your water is 20 gpg hard and contains 2 ppm iron Add 5 to the hardness number for each 1 ppm of iron In this example you would use 30 for your hard ness number 20 gpg hardness 2ppmironx5 10 10 times 30 HARDNESS NUMBER E Press the UP DOWN buttons to set your water hardness number in the display The DOWN button moves the display to 1 The UP button moves the display to the highest setting see maximum settin
24. e problem To set SR22 or SR24 press either the UPON or DOWN button When the correct model code shows press SELECT to return a flashing 12 00 AM display Reset the present time hardness number etc pages 1 3 and 1 4 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION No soft water No salt or salt bridged in the storage tank Refill with salt or break the salt bridge page 3 1 Press ON OFF HOLD RECHARGE NOW button and hold for 3 seconds to start a regeneration see page 2 1 Transfomer unplugged at the wall outlet Check for loss of power due to any of these or power cable leads loose fuse blown and correct With the power back on look at circuit breaker popped or circuit switched the time display and read PROGRAM off MEMORY page 2 1 Manual bypass valve s in bypass position Look at FIG 14 on page 4 1 Move the stem in a single valve to service In a 3 valve bypass open the inlet and outlet valves and be sure to fully close the bypass valve Dirty plugged or damaged nozzle amp Take apart and clean or replace damaged venturi parts see page 3 2 Valve drain hose plugged The drain hose must not have kinks sharp bends or be raised too high above the softener see page 16 in your installation manual Water hard sometimes Hardness number setting too low Press and release the SELECT button until HARDNESS shows in the display Read the hardness number in the display and be sure the same grains per gallon number is shown on your wate
25. ears will furnish and install a new current model water softener tank or salt storage drum free of charge if either the tank or drum develop a leak TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This war ranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 If you want your water softener professionally installed talk to your Sears Salesman He will arrange for a prompt quality installation by Sears Authorized Installers SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY Allinstallation labor arranged by Sears shall be per formed in a neat workmanlike manner in accor dance with generally accepted trade practices Fur ther all installations shall comply with all local laws codes regulations and ordinances Customer shall also be protected during installation by insur ance relating to Property Damage Workman s Compensation and Public Liability FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved which warranty be comes effective the date the merchandise in installed should the workmanship of any Sears ar ranged installation prove faulty within one year Sears will upon notice from you cause such faults
26. er gt 66 rotor amp disc wear strip ee o ring gue rotor seal drain seal seal nozzle amp venturi seal see Nozzle assembly service page 3 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd add ad dd dod dd dd odd ddddd ddd ad od od dod dd dd ddd dd odd ddd ddd ddd ddd al ad dod dd dd dd dd C C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE from Valve Inlet hard water top distributor To Valve Outlet soft water resin tank position switch 7 bottom distributor Hard water enters the valve inlet port Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor into the resin tank Hard water is softened as it passes through the resin bed then enters the bottom distributor Soft water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet to the house soft water pipes FILL CYCLE position switch valve cam venturi oe l rotor amp disc i Wi i k from Valve Inlet plug hard water fill water 7 soft J top distributor To Valve Outlet h X resintank soft water Lf position switch resin N bed resin vou bed Ls bottom distributor 7 To
27. esin bed again takes out the hardness minerals Soft water goes to the house soft water pipes FIG 9 Water Flow Through the Softener in Fast Rinse soft water hard water Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line panes SECTION 2 122 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION AUTOMATIC BYPASS During the brining brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration HARD water goes through the soft ener valve and to the house pipes If a faucet is opened hard water is there for your needs Howev er you should not use hot water if possible because the water heater will refill with hard water The soft ener as factory programmed regenerates from 2 00 AM to about 4 00 AM a time when not much water is used If you start your day earlier in the morning prior ro 4 00 AM you may want to change the recharge starting time Set the recharge time to 12 00 AM or 1 00 AM page 1 4 Then regeneration will start and end that much earlier and your water heater will not refill with hard water if a hot faucet is opened 2 4 ELECTRONICS Two main parts of the softener s electronics are a WATER METER and 2 a COMPUTER WATER METER The water meter is in the soft ener valve outlet As water flows through the meter it sends electric pulses to the computer The com puter changes the pulses to a measure in gallons of water COMPUTER The
28. ftener inlet and outlet respectively display Is the brine valve float set right See page 5 4 Plumbing bypass valve s must be fully in ser vice position If you do not find the problem after making initial a Is the transformer plugged into a live checks do the MANUAL INITIATED ELEC grounded wall outlet and the power cable fas TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS and the MANUAL AD tened securely VANCE REGENERATION CHECK 5 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd dod dod dod od dd ddd dd dodo ad dod od od dd dd ddd dd dd PPPPP PEEP PPPPPPPPPPP al ad od ddd dd dd dd dd dd dddd SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The faceplate timer PWA computer has a self diagnostic function for the electrical system except for input power and water meter The computer monitors electronic components and circuits for correct opera tion If a malfunction occurs an error code appears in the face plate display The chart below shows the error codes that could appear and the possible defects for each code While an error code appears in the display all face plate buttons are inoperable except the SELECT but ton SELECT remains operational so the service per son can make the MANUAL INITIATED ELEC TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS below to further isolate the defect and check the water meter POSSIBLE DEFECT A gt C
29. g for your model in the specifications Note Each press of the UP DOWN button changes the display by 1 between 1 and 25 Between 25 and the highest number the display changes 5 at a time 25 30 35 etc Holding the UP or DOWN but ton in changes the display twice each second SET RECHARGE REGENERATION TIME E Press the SELECT button to display 2 00 AM flashing and RECHARGE TIME At the 2 00 AM recharge time setting the softener begins re generation see pages 2 3 and 2 4 at 2 00 AM ending no later than 4 00 AM This is a good time in most house holds because water is not being used see Auto matic Bypass page 2 4 If a different recharge time setting would be better for your household do the following RECHARGE TIME E Press the UP DOWN buttons to set the desired recharge starting hour Be sure to observe the AM PM as you did when setting the present time of day Note Each press of the UP DOWN buttons changes the display 1 hour Holding the buttons in changes the display twice each second E sev sarr EFFICIENCY A new feature in this model is Salt Efficiency When this feature is ON the unit will operate at salt effi ciencies of 4000 grains of hardness per pound of salt or higher which will reduce the softeners salt usage E Press and hold for 3 seconds the SELECT button until the following screen is displayed TURBINE SWITCHES Np WATER METER A SWITCH B More information
30. h is open Use the ON OFF HOLD Recharge Now but ton to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd dd dd dod dd dd dd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ad dd odd dd od ddd dd ddd dd odd ddd al dd ddd dd do dd dd SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS as Valve in service fill brining backwash or fast rinse position P Valve rotating from one position to another C While in this diagnostic screen the following in formation is available and may be beneficial for various reasons This information is retained by the computer from the first time electrical power is applied to the face plate Press N to display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power applied Press V to display the number of regenera tions initiated by this face plate since the SR code number was entered Press and hold the SELECT button until SR 22 shows UltraSoft 100 c DE wm i im Fe CODE SR 24 shows co u UltraSoft 150 lS This code identifies the softener nominal capacity size If the wrong number shows the softener will operate on incorrect programming Do the follow ing as needed Return the present time display Press the SE LECT button To change SR number Press the UP or DOWN button until the correct SR co
31. n ON OFF RECHARGE TONIGHT HOLD RECHARGE NOW DOWN button ON OFF HOLD button Recharge Tonight Now When the transformer is plugged in a model code and a test number example 3 0 show in the face plate display for 4 seconds Then 12 00 AM and PRESENT TIME begin to flash UltraSoft 100 ata can RTE pan pan A A pa Da ry T Pm a PRESENT TIME UltraSoft 150 CODE w faga ri DAZ m pon pA pa a D Y vu ptt PRESENT TIME Notes If SR shows in the display press the UP W or DOWN Y button until SR22 or SR24 shows Then press the SELECT button to set and change to the flashing PRESENT TIME display To check the model code unplug the transformer at the wall outlet and plug in again if other than SR22 or SR24 shows see page 5 3 to reset SELECT button SOUND BEEPER A beeper sounds while pressing buttons for timer set up One beep signals a change in the face plate display Repeated beeps mean the timer will not accept a change from the button you have pressed telling you to use another button For example while setting the hardness step 2 the beeper sounds repeatedly when the dis play reaches 1 using the DOWN button or the high est hardness setting using the UP button SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY If the words PRESENT TIME do not showin the dis play press the SELECT button FIG 2 until they do or see the previous notes E Press the UP DOWN buttons to set th
32. om top of resin tank to top of resin bed Note Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact a If the softener does not draw brine nozzle and or venturi dirty or defective rasiniank nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket FREEBOARD restricted drain check drain fitting and hose Troy defective nozzle and venturi seal other inner valve defect rotor seal rotor amp disc wave washer etc resin bed Note If water system pressure is low an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure stopping brine draw 5 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ad dd dod dd dd dd dd dodo al dd odd dd dd dd ddd dd PPPPP PEEP PPPPPPPPPPP ad ad odd od od dd dd dd dd do dd dddd SERVICE TECH INFORMATION B ROTARY VALVE SERVICE Before working on the valve turn off the water sup ply and disconnect from electrical power TO RE LIEVE PRESSURE e 3 VALVE BYPASS Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve e SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS Slide the bypass valve stem to bypass position Loosen 3 hex head screws toward the back side of the valve to allow pressure water to bleed out Catch water with a rag DISASSEMBLY To remove a part or group of parts refer to the valve drawing A common screwdriver or nut driver Phillips screwdriver and pliers are the only
33. on this particular display is found in the Troubleshooting Section of the manual under Manual Initiated Electronics Diagnostics E Once in this display press the SELECT button and one of the following two displays is shown ra G ON O OFF E Press the UP button to set this feature ON press the DOWN button to set OFF When the Salt Effi ciency is ON the icon will be displayed in the nor mal run display E Press the SELECT button once again to com plete initial programming and RECHARGE TO NIGHT shows in the display rane RECHARGE TONIGH IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING THE TIMER CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 SEE PAGE 2 1 FOR OTHER FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES 1 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line odd Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd odd Id ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd odd odd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd WATER SOFTENER START UP D SANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water soft ener clean and sanitary Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow However during shipping storage installing and operating bacteria could get into the softener For this reason sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing The first time you sanitize your softener be sure to do all steps in the installation manual and on pages 1 2 1 3 and 1 4 of this manual first Lift
34. page 3 2 Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell Tip the brine valve upside down to drain water 3 3 board near the floor drain Move the softener close to the drain SLOWLY and CAREFULLY tip it over until the rim rests on the wood block with the inlet and outlet over the drain Do not allow the softener s weight to rest on the inlet and outlet fittings or they will break Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches and hold until all water has drained Leave the softener laying like this until you are ready to use it Plug the inlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt bugs etc out Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line eee SECTION 3 papin CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER D CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY If your water softener fails to work make the following easy checks Often you will find what s wrong your self and you won t have to call and wait for service If you do not find anything wrong while making the checks and your softener still does not work call Kenmore Water Line at 1 800 426 9345 Note 1 Also read ERROR CODE page 2 1 2 If an error code is not displayed press and hold the SELECT button until the display changes Then press the SELECT button again and hold until a flashing SR code appears It must show SR22 for UltraSoft 100 or SR24 for UltraSoft 150 If any other number shows the face plate computer is working on incorrect input and would probably be the cause of th
35. r analysis report See page 1 4 to reset Press and release the SELECT button until the present time shows in the display Incorrect SR code selected See above Using hot water when softener is Avoid using hot water during this time because regenerating the water heater refills with hard water see Automatic Bypass page 2 4 Increase in the grains of hardness in your Ask your Sears retail store for a new water water supply analysis Then make a new hardness number setting page 1 4 Brine tank flooded Restricted drain line Check for kinks bends or obstructions see page 16 in your installation manual Plugged or dirty nozzle amp venturi Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts see page 3 2 Valve rotor disc amp seals Check for scratches or grooves replace if needed 3 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line pasts SECTION 4 117 KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS FIG 14 BYPASS VALVES r Bypass valve s should always remain in soft water service position Position in bypass only if needed for softener repairs SINGLE BYPASS PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR E SERVICE Y 3 VALVE BYPASS B ypass 3 Inches CM FOR SERVICE Tape Valve 3 A Salt Tank Height EE 5 hiner water rawas UUs i B Resin Tank Diameter 8 20 3 Inlet 2 nominal FOR BYPASS Valve Resin T
36. should to keep your water soft However regenera tions may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the timer to the correct time of day p gt ERROR CODE An error code could appear in the face plate display if a prob lem occurs in the softener elec tronics If you see an error code instead of the present time of day turn to page 5 2 under Troubleshooting to resolve the problem IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING THE TIMER CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 2 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line panei SECTION 2 122 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION SERVICE When the softener is giving you soft water it is called Service During service hard water comes from the house main water pipe into the softener Inside the softener resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny plastic resin beads FIG 5 As hard water passes through the bed each bead at tracts and holds the hardness minerals This is called ion exchanging Water without the hardness minerals soft water flows out of the softener and into the house soft water pipes After a period of time the resin beads hold all of the hardness miner als they can and cleaning with salt brine is needed This cleaning is called regeneration or recharge Re generation is started at 2 00 a m by the electronic timer See page 2 5 It takes place in 5 stages or cycles These are FILL BRI
37. structed flow indicates a plugged top dis nostics tributor backwash flow plug or drain hose Notes a Press ON OFF HOLD to move the softener into The faceplate display must show a steady time not fast rinse Again look for a fast drain flow Allow flashing If an error code shows first press the SE the softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out LECT button to enter the diagnostic display any brine that may remain in the resin tank from Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold in for the brining cycle test 3 seconds RECHARGE begins to flash as the To return the softener to service press ON OFF softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration Re i l HOLD move the brinewell cover and using a flashlight observe fill water entering the tank a If water does not enter the tank look for an ob BRINE VALVE FLOAT SETTING structed nozzle venturi fill flow plug brine tubing or brine valve riser pipe CYCLE FLOW RATES GALLONS PER MIN FILL flow to salt storage tank 0 3 1 1 liters BRINING 13 14 5 liters peor stop BRINE RINSE flow 1 38 liters ee BACKWASH H 1 8 6 8 liters FAST RINSE 1 8 6 8 liters After observing fill press the ON OFF HOLD button to move the softener into brining A slow flow of water to the drain will begin Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT Distance fr
38. the salt hole cover and use a pail to fill the salt storage tank with 3 gallons of water Remove the brinewell cover FIG 3 and pour about 3 4 ounce or 1 to 2 tablespoons of com mon 5 25 unscented household bleach Clo rox Linco BoPeep White Sail Eagle etc in the softener brinewell Replace the brinewell cover 4 Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 3 seconds to start a recharge This first recharge does several things e It draws the bleach into and through the softener to sanitize it e It fills the salt tank to the water level needed e It gets all the air out of the resin tank e It prepares the resin bed see page 2 3 for ser vice and flushes residual chlorine from the soften er Notes This recharge takes about 2 hours You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in the storage tank 2 Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water supplies the water softener may need periodic disinfecting 1 5 salt hole cover brinewell cover remove and add about 3 4 oz bleach brinewell water about 3 gallons Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line odd Idd odd dd ddd ddd odd Idd odd odd odd ddd Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd WATER SOFTENER START UP E FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT Brine salt dissolved in water is needed for each and every regeneration The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage tank by the softener However
39. the softener VALVE valve INLET Trace piping to be sure See pages INDE 2 4 and 2 5 i i a Is the plumbing bypass valve or 3 valves set for SERVICE Bypass valve s should always re main in soft water service position Position in bypass only if needed for softener repairs See FIG 14 page 4 1 of this manual Page numbers referred to are in the Installation i Isthe valve drain hose connected the right way and without sharp bends or kinks that could stop or reduce water flow See page 3 5 in the installation manual Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual unless otherwise noted 3 valve Is the softener power cable connected to the i transformer Is the transformer plugged into an plastic i inside always live 120V 60Hz electrical outlet See pages 3 8 and 3 9 in the installation manual and the wiring schematic on page 5 1 of this manual G Bypass Valve s Be sure to restart the water heater See page 3 9 NOTE Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber For installation use plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line PPP PPP PPP PPP PP PPPPrPPPPPP Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd odd Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd PPPPPPPPPrPPP Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd dddddddddddd WATER SOFTENER START UP C PROGRAM THE TIMER display Customer Assistance 1 800 426 9345 UP butto
40. timer started regenera tion You did not refill the softener with salt before it was gone After you refill with salt You can start a regeneration right away or you can set the timer to regenerate at the next 2 00 AM or other preset recharge time Do the following a ad ab ab ol d d d d d cod od od od od od od od od od od dd Peer ee gt RECHARGE NOW Press the ON OFF HOLD but ton and hold for 3 seconds RE CHARGE NOW begins to flash in the display and the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration right away This regeneration will last for about 2 hours Then you will have soft water again pa o Ua RECHARGE NOW gt RECHARGE TONIGHT Press and release do not hold the ON OFF HOLD button RE CHARGE TONIGHT flashes in the display and the softener be gins regeneration at the next preset recharge time Press and release the ON OFF HOLD button once more if you decide to cancel the regeneration and RECHARGE TONIGHT pon a Fm RECHARGE TONIGHT gt PROGRAM MEMORY If electrical power to the softener goes off the time display is blank but the face plate timer keeps the correct time for about 6 hours When electrical pow er comes on again you have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing The HARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never require resetting un less a change is desired Even if the timer is incorrect after a long power outage the softener works as it
41. to be corrected at no additional cost to you salt hole cover Fill in the blanks below and keep this book ina safe place so you always have these facts Water Softener Model No t Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Iron Content pH Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Taste And Or Odor t The model number is on the rating decal located on the rim under the salt hole cover Grains Per Gallon Parts Per Million Pounds Square Inch Gallons Per Minute rating decal ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd Idd dodo dodo dd dd ddd ddd ddd ddd dd ddd ddd dodo ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd dd ddd ddd ddd ddd Idd dodo odd dd dd ddd ddd dd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd odds ddd ddd IZmMAZOO NO mrw gt re cab ab od ab od ab ob bb bo dd dda Idd dod od odd odd dod dd dd dd ddd ddd dd ddd ddd dd ddd SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP PAGE NO A Safety Guides s2ss2 sso sees et sescee se ceSSer ses eae 1 1 B Check List of Step By Step Guides To Install 1 2 G Program The Timer 1 3 1 4 D Sanitizing The Water Softener 1 5 E Fill The Storage Tank With Salt 1 6 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A Faceplate Timer Features 2 1 B Soft Water Service and Regeneration 2 2 to 2 5 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER A Salt Refilling Storage Tank Salt Bridge
42. tools needed to completely disassemble SERVICING THE VALVE Inspect all o rings seals and gaskets for wear or de fects Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor for scratches chips or wear Note If replacement is needed be sure to use the current replacement part ASSEMBLY Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper posi tion Lubricate ALL o rings and seals with FDA ap proved silicone grease To install the rotor seal first place the seal into the valve groove rounded side down see cross section Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal s crossing ribs Then care fully center the wear strip on the seal and push it downward onto the seal Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal Assemble wave washer bearing the wave washer and two o rings onto the rotor top shaft Then center the rotor in the valve body on the rotor seal Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft Then install the cover holding screws Before tight ening the screws install the valve cam and gear 5 5 Then turn the rotor clockwise only to service posi tion Tighten the screws using a criss cross pattern If a torque wrench is available torque to 30 40 inch pounds Lubricate the gear on the motor and the valve cam gear with Molykote grease or other high quality gear lubricant Be sure to orient switch as shown with lever toward the cam switch a o ring seals Se wave wash
43. water or make it safe to drink A Protect the softener and piping from freezing Dam age from freezing voids the softener warranty See page 3 3 CAUTIONS PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER OR OTHER PROPERTY PERSONAL INJURY OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK a ad d d d d d d ol d ad a A THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE ONLY THE TRANSFORMER IN CLUDED AND PLUG IT INTO A HOUSEHOLD 120V OUTLET IF TRANSFORMER IS REPLACED USE ONLY THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE CLASS Il 24 VOLT 10 VA TRANSFORMER A Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed Make re pairs before plugging back into the power outlet A Always unplug the softener from electrical power before removing outer valve covers A This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system 1 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line odd Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd odd Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd odd ddd Idd ddd ddd ddd ddd B CHECK LIST OF STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL To be sure you have done all the steps to install the FIG 1 Er softener read the following list Refer to the Instal lation Manual part no 7231741 for step by step M SUMTER guides y Ly Manual unless otherwise noted Is the house water flow going INTO
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