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1. The 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 setit 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 TONIGHT goes off and RECHARGE or RECHARGE TIME REMAINING flashes during the 2 hour regeneration Note If the CLEAN feature is set to ON a cleaning back wash CLEAN and Bkwsh or Rinse flashes in the dis play along with the minutes of the clean cycle re maining precedes the recharge Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Add dd ddd ded ddd 444d dd GFA2. holes in the gasket are cen tered directly over the small holes in the nozzle amp venturi housing A Flow Plug Ss HVDC Flow Plug 1 EP Screen Nozzle amp Venturi Housing tnstall with numbered side up concave side down Be sure the largest flow plug with the largest hole 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 Your local Sears store has Water Softener Cleaner Item No 42 34426 for this Clean the bed at least every 6 months If iron shows up in the soft water before 6 months clean more often Printed instructions are on the bottle 3 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Add Pte dd ddd Ad ddd ddd dA dH 4d dA SECTION 3 pinum CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER 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 Clo
3. A Flexible Connectors 1 3479901 7187065 7185487 42 3433 42 3431 42 34403 not illustrated 7 length included with softener A included with model 625 388450 included in parts bag on page 6 2 6 6 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line OWNER S MANUAL UitraSoft 400 Water Softener For the repair or replacement parts you MODEL NO need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 625 388400 1 800 366 PART 625 388450 1 800 366 7278 For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 REPAIR The mode 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 l 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 erintiing Raat Model Number Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday Part Number 1 800 827 6655 Part Description SEARS www KenmoreWater com REPAIR SERVICES America s Repair Specialists Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A
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 2 2 B Soft Water Service and Regeneration 2 3 2 5 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER Salt Refilling Storage Tank Salt Bridge 3 1 a Keeping The Water Softener Clean 3 2 G Protect The Water Softener From Freezing 3 3 D Checklist Not Getting Soft Water 3 4 aina 4 ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER Dimensions Specifications 4 1 4 2 scant 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION Troubleshooting 5 1 to 5 4 B Rotary Valve Service 5 5 C Water Flow Through The Softener Valve 5 6 to 5 8 elisa 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Water Softener Complete 6 1 6 2 B Brine Valve Assembly 6 3 6 4 C Valve Assembly 6 5 6 6 ddd ddd bd dde dd ddd ddd ddA dd wk ad d d dd td ddd ddd dd ddd dad ddd ddd dd add dds Assd dA AAS A IAA fd ddd ddd dss dd ddd Ad A SAFETY GUIDES A Read all steps guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water softener Follow ali steps exactly to c
5. PTR ORRAND 1 1 1D TBOaBaND default display Maximum days between regenerations The face plate timer automatically controls regeneration fre quency see page 2 6 This provides the greatest operating efficiency and under most conditions this feature will be left in its default mode Howev er modify this feature if you want to force a regen eration every set number of days For example if your water supply contains iron and you want the softener to regenerate at least once every few days to keep the resin bed clean set the display as typical ly shown above Setting is available from 1 to 15 days by using the UP and DOWN buttons 7 Press SELECT 1 to return the present time display Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line HH SECTION 2 Hinni HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS p gt TANK LIGHT To light the inside of the salt storage tank press the TANK LIGHT button on the faceplate Press the same button again to turn the light off or it will turn off automatically in 4 minutes 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 t tank light ON indicator p gt WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER To view the gallon or liter per minute water flow rate through the softener if not already displayed press the SELECT 2 button If soft water is being used the fiow rate to the closest 1 10 gallon or li ters shows If all faucets and water using ap pliances are off the display will show 0 flow ELLEVE 8 7 6 5 4 3
6. 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 907 of the sodium and other drinking water contami nants 1 6 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line qn SECTION 2 weeeeeey HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES p 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 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 gt RECHARGE NOW Press the ON OFF HOLD but 254 a ton and hold until RECHARGE NOW Serv and Fill begin to flash in the display Upon reaching fill the first cycle of regenera tion the flashing Serv turns off and Fill is on steady RECHARGE continues to flash This regeneration will last for about 2 hours After the 2 hours you will have soft water again Note If the CLEAN feature is set to ON a cleaning back wash CLEAN and Bkwsh or Rinse flashes in the dis play along with the minutes of the clean cycle re maining precedes the recharge Lh
7. 2 1 FLOW RATE p gt AVERAGE DAILY GALLONS or LITERS Press the SELECT 2 button again to show the aver age number of gallons of soft water the household uses each day This water usage figure is adjusted daily by the faceplate timer To turn this display off press the SELECT 2 button once more TWD ox PL 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 t Ic AVG DAILY GALLONS 2 3 p gt RECHARGE TIME REMAINING and VALVE POSITION INDICATORS One of the valve position indicators Serv Fill Brine Bkwsh Rinse is displayed while the softener is re charging See Note on page 2 1 if the CLEAN fea ture is ON RECHARGE flashes in the display and beginning with Brine the minutes of recharge re maining before return to service appears in place of the present time When the valve is moving from one cycle to another both position indicators are flashing valve recharge position time indicators remaining 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 P 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 48 hours When electrical power comes on again you have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing The HARD NESS and RECHARGE TIME never require reset ting unless a change is desired Even if the timer is incorrect after a long power outage the softener works as it should to keep your water soft Howev er regenerations may occur at t
8. CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 3 valve eel plastic i P e Bypass Valve s 1 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 2 Nd tk hat old ddd de dad dd dd ddd dd dd T T T wri drar pe he br Aa Dr Dar er ph fff hrf A SECTION 1 dk d k ddd k A oh ak d dd ddd ddd dd WA ER F EN ER S AR U P dtd dd ddd dd ddd td ddd j ed ob AD dd het od Ad dh vd dled ot 42443444 C PROGRAM THE TIMER salt level adjust display SALT MONITORING SYSTEM LOW SALT UltraSoft 400 signal light adjust tank light When the transformer is plugged in the model code HF32 and a test number example A2 4 show in the face plate display for 4 seconds Then 12 00 AM and PRESENT TIME begin to flash Va Te Noe iCutu PRESENT TIME 8 8 7 T 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 t 1 1 t Notes If HF shows in the display press the UP A or DOWN V button until HF32 shows Then press the SELECT 1 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 HF32 shows see page 5 3 to reset 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 Customer Assistance 1 800 426 9345 KenmoreWater com O ON OFF HOLD button UP
9. RECHARGE 8 7 6 s 4 3 2 1 p 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 can cel the regeneration and RECHARGE TONIGHT RECHARGE TONIGHT 7 6 5 4 3 2 t p gt SALT MONITOR SYSTEM The faceplate timer has a low salt monitor with an indicator light to remind you to refill the storage tank with salt To set this monitor system Lift the salt hole cover and level the salt in the storage tank The salt level decal on the brinewell inside the tank has numbers from 0 to 8 see drawing be low Observe the number the leveled salt is at or closest to Now press the SALT LEVEL ADJUST button until black bars display up to the salt level num ber For example the pictures below show the salt level at 6 Finally set the level you want the low salt indi cator light to come on Press the SIGNAL LIGHT ADJUST button until a shows opposite this number In the example below the light will come one when the stored salt drops to level 2 At level 2 the storage tankis about 1 3 full This is the lowest you should allow the stored salt level to drop to a If you want to turn the salt monitor off press the SIGNAL LIGHT ADJUST button until OFF shows above Note For accurate sal
10. 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 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 water analysis report See page x to reset Press and release the SELECT button until the present time shows in the display 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 6 Increase in the grains of hardness in your Ask your Sears retail store for a new water water supply Shin Then make a new hardness number setting page 1 4 Transfomer unplugged at the wall outlet or power cable leads loose fuse blown circuit breaker popped or circuit switched off Manual bypass valve s in bypass position Water hard sometimes Hardness number setting too low 3 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line annsna SECTION 4 fHit3 KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS FIG 14 BYPASS VALVES Bypass valve s should always remain in soft wate
11. feature is set to ON additional back wash and fast rinse cycles occur before the fill cycle FIG 5 Water Flow Through the Softener in Service soft water hard water OUT IN t salt storage tank salt not shown brine valve resin tank resin bed 2 4 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 FIG 6 Water Flow Through the Softener in Fill soft water hard water OUT IN salt storage tank eg brine valve ueasneoas Ti ih Sr ai ists EELE 7 LLEI a ea a s j x Renan enssestencana ccoccce Mone fill water Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line He SECTION 2 pia 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 resin in the softe
12. meter turbine count position switch indicator closed POSITION SWITCH STATUS WIth the valve in ser vice or any of the recharge cycles the switch indica tor will show open While the valve is rotating from 1 position to another the indicator will show the switch closed A defect is probable if indica tions vary from this pattern WATER METER TURBINE With soft water in use the turbine flow rate display continually repeats a 000 to 140 count for each gallon of water passing through the turbine The display will remain a steady 000 if soft water is notin use open a nearby soft water faucet to check If you don t get a reading in the display with facuet 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 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Idd ddd td dAsdaIdtddds ee ee F d d A l Add ddd ddd ddd dd ad dud ddd ddd dd ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd 44d ddd aad d Bf od Pd dt d SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING sensor housing position AL switch outlet VALVE POSITION INDICATORS Depending on the valve position the following indicators show in the display INDICATOR VALVE POSITION SOI ooe Seem gania aa Eii service FIL eotea yenna a as fili Brie 05 0 3s iene ete id ow brining
13. the resin tank where the resin bed again takes out the hardness minerals Soft water goes to the house soft water pipes Water Flow Through the a Softener in Fast Rinse soft water hard water i biasi a a Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line HHH SECTION 2 piii 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 get up early in the morning and you can hear the softener regenerating change the recharge start ing 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 re fill with hard water if a hot faucet is opened 2 6 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 B COMPUTER
14. 443423121123 334422 04 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 your Sears Service Department Note 1 Also read ERROR CODE page 2 3 2 Ifan error code is not displayed press and hold the SELECT 1 button until the display changes Then press the SELECT 1 button again and hold untila flashing HF code appears It must show HF32 If any other number shows the face plate computer is working on incorrect input and would probably be the cause of the problem To set HF32 press either the UP A or DOWN V button When HF32 shows press SELECT to return a flash ing 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 Check for loss of power due to any of these and correct With the power back on look at the time display and read PROGRAM MEMORY page 2 3 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
15. 8 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 43 44 amp 45 7171349 Cone Screen 7163427 Ground Clamp 2 7207726 Ground Wire included in parts bag on page 6 2 6 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER C VALVE ASSEMBLY flow plug snort S S assembled 6 5 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Se rere ereraral ibd dd dd det ddd eed dancin Tikes SECTION 6 Basie REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388400 amp 625 388450 C VALVE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7224087 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 req 7250622 Motor incl 2 ea of Key No 50 7231393 Motor Plate 0900857 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 3 req 7171250 Bearing 7219545 Cam and Gear 7169180 Clip Drain 7172793 Drain Hose Adaptor 7170288 O ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 7211644 Flow Plug 2 0 gpm 7170327 O ring 5 8 x 13 16 7173024 O ring 1 1 8 x 1 1 2 7174313 Bearing Wave Washer 7185500 Rotor amp Disc 7173032 O ring 4 1 2 x 4 7 8 71
16. 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line aAAdd ddd etd ddd dee Add ddd ddd dd dd ddd 4334440033554 Aad A FAA dA ALA EAA dd I EN E R ddd ddd AAA A RADA AAA Add dd dAdo B CHECK LIST OF STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL To be sure you have done all the steps to install the softener read the following list Refer to the Installa tion Manual part no 7231741 for step by step guides Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual unless otherwise noted Is the house water flow going INTO the softener valve INLET Trace piping to be sure See pages 2 4 and 2 5 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 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 Is the softener power cable connected to the transformer Is the transformer plugged into an inside 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 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
17. 85495 Rotor Seal 7172989 Seal 7171187 Plug Drain Seal 7129889 Spring 7089306 Clip 2 req 7077642 Copper Tube 1 2 req 7170262 O ring 1 1 8 x 1 3 8 4 req 7094898 Turbine Support 7101548 Turbine 7248722 Wire Harness Sensor 0900060 O ring 7081201 Retainer Nozzle amp Venturi 7195482 Seal Nozzle amp Venturi 7171145 Valve Body 7170319 O ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7081104 Nozzle amp Venturi Housing 1202600 Nut Ferrule 7095030 Cone Screen 1148800 Flow Plug 3 gpm 7187772 Nozzle and Venturi Gasket Kit 0521829 Flow Plug 1 gpm 7146043 Screen 7167659 Screen Support 7170262 O ring 1 1 8 x 1 3 8 7081188 Cap 7175199 Wave Washer 7171161 Valve Cover 7172997 Screw 10 x 2 5 8 8 req 7145186 Switch 7140738 Screw 4 24 x 3 4 2 req 7232234 Reducer Bushing 1 x 3 4 2 req Bypass Valve Ae includes fol lowing parts Stem O ring 1 109 I D x 1 387 O D 4 C ring 7179143 7172882 7173016 7175238 Adaptor Kit 1 to 1 1 4 Nozzle amp Venturi Assy incl Key Nos 80 and 82 through 89 Seai Kit incl Key Nos 60 61 64 65 66 and 77 Drain Tubing 3 8 1 D x 20 WA Drain Hose 5 8 1 D x 15
18. AAS Ed ddd IA ddd ddd A TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING SCHEMATIC 24VAC Transformer Turbine Sensor FACEPLATE BACK OF TIMER Customer Assistance 1 800 426 9345 KenmoreWater com O 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 D MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST Does the time display show the correct time of day If display is blank check power source to the softener If time is flashing power was off for over 24 hours The softener resumes normal operation but regenerations occur at the wrong time page 1 3 If an error code Example Err3 shows in the faceplate display go to AUTOMATIC ELEC TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS page 5 2 Plumbing bypass valve s must be fully in ser vice position The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the softener inlet and outlet respectively al Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded wall outlet and the power cable fas tened securely E The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends and not elevated over 8 ft above the floor Remove the top cover and salt tank cover 3 Is there salt in the storage tank y Is the brine tubing connected See water flow diagrams page 5 6 i Is the brine valve float set right See page 5 4 Press the SELECT 1 button two times to displ
19. AdAad dA ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd td ddd dd ddd SFI AAA 44d add Ad ddd ASS A SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK SALT BRIDGE WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT the tank is about 1 3 full see note on page 1 6 The Salt Monitor System see Never let the softener use all the salt before refilling page 2 1 will turn the low salt Without salt you will soon have hard water After light on to warn you when to refill filling reset the Salt Monitor System page 2 1 with salt Check for a low salt light a few weeks after you install Note the softener and every week after You will have a loss in softening capacity and may that Always refill at about the 2 get partly hard water if less than 10 inches salt mon salt monitor level At this level itor level 2 of salt is in the storage tank PLEASE SEE PAGE 1 6 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS BE SURE TO RESET THE SALT MONITOR PAGE 2 1 S E C T I O N ddd ddd ddd ddd ddd a a od ood od od odd FEEF PE EFEFEF ol ad od od a dd dt tad afl ddd dtd dddd al ol td AP td ddd dd J al SALT BRIDGE Sometimes a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the salt storage tank It is usually caused by high hu FIG 10 Salt Bridge midity or the wrong kind of salt When the salt bridges an empty space forms between the water pushitool nto sant k bridge to break 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 w
20. OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NOS 625 388400 625 388450 Caution Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product UltraSoft 400 Water Softener with High Performance Valve if you have questions when installing operating or main Warranty taining your softener and when setting the timer call this toll free number Start Up Setting Timer 1 800 426 9345 How It Works Care Of www KenmoreWater com Specifications Repair Parts 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 7231775 Rev N 6 3 02 PRINTED IN U S A SAVE THIS MANUAL ddd dtd edd ddd dd a dd dd Add dd dd dd ed dd Add dd dd dd dS Ad bd dd 549939 Dar Dar dar Dar aar par Aar par par Dar par par Da ar ar a r a Ar DOE E E Za Ao Dor Dar Dar Da Dar Dar Dar Dar Dar Dar Dar pa a ar par 993494449424 a Dar Da par pa Da a pa ar Par Aar ar Aa Dar Dr Arar e a Ar araras Jad dd ddd dAd d ded 2d 099999 AARAA ddd 44444004299995319923 40424 ddd 3 ddd ddd 20999 k L L Li bhk Loe Lei bid hi ton tet Lei he he dy 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 work
21. Recharge Tonight Now button RECHARGE TONIGHT RECHARGE NOW SELECT 1 SELECT 2 FLOW RATE AVG DAILY GALLONS SELECT buttons DOWN button 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 show in the dis play press the SELECT 1 button FIG 2 until they do or see the previous notes E Press the UP DOWN buttons to set the present time Press UP to move the display ahead press DOWN to move the time backward If the present time is between 3 noon and midnight be sure PM shows PRESENT TIME If the present time is between ran midnight and noon be sure AM f shows Ha PRESENT TIME 8 6 5 4 2 2 1 Each press of the UP DOWN buttons changes the time by 1 minute Holding the buttons in changes the time rapidly 1 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line hohe ak ad od od edd Dot wd oll eh Dd tt ddd td ddd de J444 44d td dd Sd ddd ob ol ol od ae ddd dd ddd dd ddd re ee ee eed 44440 1444444125221 204442 C PROGRAM THE TIMER SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER E Press the SELECT 1 button once to display 25 flashing and HARDNESS The grains per gallon gpg hard ares ness of your wate
22. SE the rotor amp disc is 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 the next regeneration 5 8 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line EATS SECTION 6 F373 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388400 amp 625 388450 Rating Decal Location PP eee eee 6 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ame SECTION 6 eae REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER mira br or bi ecb be be Wed ddd dae Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388400 amp 625 388450 A WATER SOFTENER COMPLETE KEY PART NO NUMBER 7229980 7229998 7095373 7132840 7234749 7230004 7232137 7231709 7232080 7082150 7100819 7137913 7234723 7232250 0900431 1103200 9003500 7116488 7105047 0502272 7144952 7170270 7077870 7170254 7170296 71471001 7176292 7088033 7137939 7144211 7152905 7003847 3442699 7195995 NO oh Q hy 7231741 7231775 not illustrated DESCRIPTION Cover Lock req d for ship only Rim Insert req d for shipping only Cover main Salt Hole Cover Transformer 24V 10VA Power Cord transformer Timer Repl PWA Facepl
23. alve outlet position switch b i i i i ki 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 brine draw water flow continues in the same directions to slowly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the drain BACKWASH CYCLE flow plug Timer switch action again allows the motor to turn the rotor amp disc to place the valve in BACKWASH camer 3 stopping water flow to the nozzle Water is routed rN down and out the bottom distributor up through the vy y ni 7 s drain bed and out the top distributor to the drain The fast flow controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting flushes dirt sediments iron deposits remaining brine and hardness to the drain A U eee Ts eich 5 7 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line td ddd dd ted dtd dd Addit ddd ddd Add dd ASA Wadd ddd dd ddd 44422 ddd ddd dh Add IAAI 444423 Ad dd dt ddd e C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE Lm Hre mmm eas oT ETT A A P D h drain soft water to valve outlet position switch During FAST RIN
24. ate order following decal Faceplate Decal Rim includes Key No 30 31 amp 32 Brinewell Cover Wing Nut 1 4 Brinewell Decal Salt Level Salt Storage Tank Plastic Screw 1 4 x 5 8 Tube Clamp Tube Adaptor Grommet Brine Valve Asm also see pages 6 3 6 4 Replacement Distributor Resin Resin Tank includes Key No 21 O Ring 2 3 4 x 3 Top Distributor O Ring 13 16 x 1 1 16 O Ring 2 7 8 x 3 1 4 Vapor Barrier Clamp Section 2 req Clamp Retainer 2 req Light Asm O Ring 11 16 x 1 1 32 Nut O Ring 1 4 x 1 2 Resin Bed Cleaner Parts Bag includes parts marked with a pages 6 2 6 4 amp 6 6 order manuals separately if needed Installation Manual Owners Manual Aligns with top of brinewell included in parts bag 6 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line z REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388400 amp 625 388450 48 INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS 6 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line TEE SECTION 6 Haaa REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER dd dd ddaAdII4434 44a hd dat od Add Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388400 amp 625 388450 B BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7168647 Ceramic Weight 0513860 Float Stop 7097202 Float includes Key No 33 0516947 Float Seal 7093216 Float Rod amp Stem 709227
25. ay the hardness setting Be sure it is the correct set ting for the household s water supply Make a hardness test of the raw water and compare with the hardness setting Also test a soft water sam ple to verify if a problem exists Press the SE LECT 1 button twice more to return to present time in the display If you do not find the problem after making initial checks do the MANUAL INITIATED ELEC TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS and the MANUAL AD VANCE REGENERATION CHECK page 5 2 5 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ddd 232d dd dd a dd dd ddd 2d ddd edd ddd a ee ee ddd As d ddA AA ddd ddd ddd ddA AAA AAA Ada ddd dd dd de SECTION 5 ddd Aad Add 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 Th monitors electronic components and circuits for correct opera tion If a malfunction occurs an error code appears in the face plate display TNEAAAND 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 t
26. blems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line igs SECTION 4 eee323 KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS Pressure Drop PSI vs Flow Rate GPM Pressure Drop PSI 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Flow Rate GPM OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Type of ion exchange material resin high capacity Amount of resin cu ft 1 06 Regeneration recharge cycle times minutes Fill NaCL setting Fill KCI setting 45 144 Brining brine rinse 120 135 Backwash 7 3 6 11 5 Fast rinse 3 Total regeneration time 133 6 159 4 Efficiency Rating gr lb at 3 1 Ib salt dose 5360 Max Drain Flow Rate gpm 2 0 4 2 gpm gallons per minute psi pounds per square inch gpg grains per gallon ppm parts per million Does not include CLEAN feature cycle times if set to ON 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 dose These softeners were efficiency rated according to ANSI NSF Standard 44 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line dtd ddd dddddtatd dad ddadd ddd dd ddd Sd ddl dt dod dd dd ddd ts Wd Ad ddd dd ddd dt dd od a d d A A ddd s AAA
27. brine rinse Bkwash wo c ene backwash PINS Odio eae ha Seale Sains fast rinse When the valveis rotating from one cycle to another both indicators flash For example if the valve is in transition between fill and brining both Fill and Brine flash Upon reaching brining position Fill goes off and Brine is on steady The time display shows the minutes of the cycle remaining NOTE If the faceplate is left in a diagnostic display or a flashing display when setting times or hardness present time automatically returns if a button is not pressed within 4 minutes To return to the diagnositc display repeat step 2 OTHER INFORMATION While in this diagnostic screen the following information is available and may be beneficial for various reasons This informa tion is retained by the computer from the first time electrical power is applied to the faceplate Press A to display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power applied Press V to display the number of regenerations initiated by this faceplate since the HF code number as entered Press the ON OFF HOLD button to advance the valve to each position and observe the switch and position indicators to verify component op eration or to possibly isolate a defect kA Press and hold the SELECT button for 3 seconds until HF32 shows NGVAUAND This code identifies the softener nominal capacity size If the wrong number shows the s
28. 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 the salt hole cover and use a pail to fill the salt storage tank with up to 3 gallons of water approximately 3 inches 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 Open the bypass valve and press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 3 seconds to start a re charge 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 4 for ser vice and flushes residual chlorine from the soften er Notes This recharge takes about 2 hours depending on the salt type setting page 1 4 You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in the storage tank Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water supplies the water softener may need periodic d
29. d with the salt brine To conserve wa ter set this feature OFF if your water supply does not contain iron or sediments 3 Press SELECT 1 again and the CLEAN TIME dis play shows a 8 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 example time set to 3 minutes i CLEAN feature minutes If you are using this fea ture the length of the extra backwash cycle automat ically sets to 7 minutes However you can adjust this time from 1 to 15 minutes in length To change default minutes 2 2 this cycle time use the UP button to increase the time or the DOWN button to shorten the time If no change is desired continue below 4 Press SELECT 1 to show the 12 HOUR display Continue with next step if no change is desired SAL SALTSIO El 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 NGAaane E12 or 24 hour clock All time displays are shown in standard clock time 1 to 12 PM and 1 to 12 AM at the 12 hr default setting If military time displays are desired set to 24 hr by pressing the UP button 5 Press SELECT 1 again to show the GALLONS or LITERS display 8 8 7 7 6 6 s 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 p Gallon or Liter readings Water usage and flow displays are shown in gallons If you prefer to have the same displays in liters press the UP button until Liter shows 6 Press SELECT 1 again to show the RECHARGE display i ee RECHARGE RECHARGE example setto 4 days maxi mum between regenerations 1 4
30. et 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 then unscrew the cap from the nozzle and venturi housing Do not lose the large o ring seal Lift out the screen support and screen then the nozzle and venturi Also check and clean the gasket flow plugs and screens Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean If needed use a small brush to remove iron or dirt 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 and 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 putinto 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 Semen pe Cleaning Nozzle amp Venturi 7 4 co A3 O ring Seal Screen Support Screen S Nozzle amp Venturi Peat Gasket IMPORTANT Be sure pe
31. fore tight ening the screws install the valve cam and gear Then turn the rotor clockwise only to service posi tion Tighten the valve assembly screws using a criss cross pattern If a torque wrench is available torque to 30 40 inch pounds Do not over tighten 5 5 Install bearing onto gear shaft Install motor plate and tighten screws toa snug fit See page 6 3 for de tailed schematic 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 motor mounting screws motor plate T screws motor motor plate A plastic bearing cam amp gear A assembled switch SN a g flow plug assembly o ring seals wave washer bearing wave washer Ba aD valve assembly screws wear strip seal drain seal nozzle amp venturi seal housing turbine support turbine Nozzle assembly service page 3 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line dd ddd ddd dod ddd IAS AA Add ddd A pE dd Ad AAAS dd 4442342 5444442551444 dtd ds dad ddd 444444324 3443244 524554 a C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE Ie Bk from Valve Inlet hard water top distributor To Valve Outlet soft water resin tank position switch resin l bed bottom distributor 7 Hard water enters the valve inlet port Inte
32. g to Property Damage Workman s Compensation and Public Liability these facts Water Softener Model No t Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Iron Content pH Taste And Or Odor Water Pressure Water Flow Rate FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP Fill in the blanks below and keep this book ina safe place so you always have Grains Per Gallon Parts Per Million Pounds Square Inch Gallons Per Minute The model number is on the rating decal located on the rim under the salt hole cover 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 to be corrected at no additional cost to you salt hole cover ddd dd tated did dod ddd ta dad dd ad ddd dd dd dd dot dd ddd od dd od td ddd ddd td ddd td dt E E ddd ddd dd dts BLE E T aad dtd ed dd ddd ddd dd dd dd dtd ddd tt dds ddd dt ddd tid 44114442423 3142133 512344044 7 A B L E O F C O N T E eI dddddIIJIS III ded ate ddd td dd ddd dd cia 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP PAGE NO Safety Guides 1 1 i Check List of Step By Step Guides To Install 1 2 C Program The Timer 1 3 14
33. ge 2 6 If a different re charge time setting would be better for your house hold do the following 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 one hour Holding the buttons in changes the display twice each second SET SALT TYPE sodium chloride or potas sium chloride see page 1 6 Mi Press the SELECT 1 button to display nACl the default setting If you want to use potassium f chloride KCI instead of stan dard sodium chloride NaC water softener salt be sure toset 1 KCl in the display using the UP fasu button The KCI setting adjusts F s 7 regeneration cycle times to com pensate for the variable dissolv ing rate of potassium chloride Ra Aang pp AVBAUTAND E Press the SELECT button once again to com plete initial programming and RECHARGE TO NIGHT shows in the display 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SEE PAGES 2 1 2 2 AND 2 3 FOR OTHER FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES 1 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line bd da AA dd dd ddd Jad ds dd dd dd dd ddd jd dttet dads ddd 423444 ddd dd ddd ddd ddd Ad dd AA Ad Ade AdAgd dd ddd AA sd AAA A 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
34. he water meter POSSIBLE DEFECT MOST LIKELY lt ___ __ a LESS LIKELY Err1 Err3 motor inoperative wiring harness or connection to switch position switch valve defect causing Err4 high torque faceplate timer PWA Err5 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 from a error code display press the SELECT 1 button from a time display press and hold the SE LECT 1 button for 3 seconds You will see one of the following displays All of the displays show what position the valve is in if the turbine is operating and the position switch open or closed status valve position indicator number of days since the last regeneration VALVE IN SERVICE POSITION seus enue water meter turbine count position switch indicator open valve position indicator minutes of fill cycle remaining VALVE INA RECHARGE POSITION FILL IN THIS water meter EXAMPLE turbine count position switch indicator open 5 2 valve position indicator Fill and Brine flashing minutes of brining time begins to count dawn when valve reaches brining position VALVE ROTATING FROM 1 AECHARGE POSITION TO ANOTHER FROM FALL TO BRINING IN THIS EXAMPLE water
35. he 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 ifa problem occurs in the softener electronics If you see an error code instead of the present time of day look at Troubleshooting page 5 2 and or call the Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9645 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 J Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line pasa SECTION 2 iiinn 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 It is much like a magnet at tracting and holding metals Water without the hardness minerals soft water flows out of the soft ener and into the house soft water pipes After a pe riod of time the resin beads hold all of the hardness minerals they can and cleaning with salt brine is needed This cleaning is called regeneration or re charge Regeneration 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 BACKWASH BRINING FAST RINSE BRINE RINSE Note If the Clean
36. ill have hard water Ifthe storage tankis full of salt it is hard to tell if you L have a salt bridge Salt is loose on top but the bridge is under it The following is the best way to check for Fi a salt bridge pencil mark Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank Hold a broom handle or like tool up to the broom handle 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 the tank salt salt bridge water level Ifthe wrong kind of salt made the bridge take it out Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only 3 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ddd dd dtd ddd dt Wadd Ad ddd add ddd Add ddd 4444443403400 004525 nb dik ab hdd Dd Add dt dt A344 1444244 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 g
37. isinfecting salt hole cover brinewell cover remove and add about 3 4 oz bleach water about 3 gallons 1 5 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line std ddd ddd dtd ddd CEEA dd ddd dd ddd ddd dtadd A td dt ddd td td dott dtd de ddd ddd dd ddd dd dd odd Ad SFIS IIIA AAAI ade t124I33415 2445405442244 445 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 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 Be sure to set the salt monitor system see page 2 1 POTASSIUM CHLORIDE alternate to salt The de sign of this softener allows for the use of potassium chloride in place of salt sodium chloride 1 Place only one bag of KCl in your softener at a time the salt storage tank should contain no more than 60 pounds of KCl at any one time 2 A softener
38. lve 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 three 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 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 See page 6 3 for repair parts 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 Be
39. manship in this water softener FULL THREE YEAR ELECTRONICS WARRANTY For a period of three years from date of purchase Sears will replace the BRINE TANK LIGHT ELECTRONIC BOARD SENSOR HOUSING WIRING HARNESS TRANSFORMER MICRO SWITCH DRIVE MOTOR OR POWER CABLE should they be defective in material or workmanship FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS Forten years from the date of purchase Sears will furnish and installa 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 dds J Ad Add II SII III 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 All installation 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 relatin
40. ner how fast the brine goes 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 IN nozzle amp brine valve ae 2 eo an ae ae an ae sees reeensesns epzegee BACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank FIG 8 at a fast rate to flushiron minerals dirt and sediments from the bed and to the drain The bed lifts and expands for good cleaning 2 5 Water Flow Through the Softener in Backwash hard water hard water bypass ouT IN gt drain een fri resin bed lifted and expanded H aeueczee assess 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
41. oftener will operate on incorrect programming Do the follow ing as needed HF32 does show Press the SELECT 1 button tore turn the present time display To change HF number Press the UP or DOWN button until HF32 shows Then press the SELECT 1 button and reset the timer pages 1 3 and 1 4 TIMER PWA REPLACEMENT Be sure the valve is in service position when replacing the timer PWA ob serve valve cycle indicator If after installing and programming the replacement timer PWA the valve is not in service position do the following to assure correct cycle orientation or timing between the faceplate 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 posi tion and RECHARGE 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 transform er then plug in again position markers valve In service J 5 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line add dd ddd dd td ddd dda dd 421444 403d dd ddd ddd dd a ALI ddd Abd dd ddd ddd ddd ee ee ee eee 1d dd 44 dd PIF 2d AS s A TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor brine tank fill brine draw regeneration flow rates and other cont
42. orrectly install Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage Reading this book will aiso 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 luted 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 JJJ eer rrrrrrr fd ddd a Pi A ad a a a a d A A J 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
43. r service position Position in bypass only if needed for softener repairs SINGLE BYPASS PULL OUT for service a PUSH IN for bypass 3 VALVE BYPASS Bypass FOR SERVICE Valve cM close bypass valve Salt Tank Height 40 1 4 open inlet amp outlet valves ears a Resin Tank Diameter alve 132333314232234122 nominal FOR BYPASS Valve Resin Tank Height 40 open bypass valve nominal close inlet amp outlet valves Inlet Outlet Height 41 1 2 Overall Height 47 3 4 121 3 Length 19 1 2 Dist bet inlet 3 7 8 buer semer imes MODEL NOS 625 388400 amp 625 388450 TIMER HF CODE HF32 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 Minimum water system flow gpm 3 Minimum Max water pressure psi 20 125 Minimum Max water temperature F 40 120 Maximum water hardness gpg 110 Maximum clear water iron ppm 8 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 200 4 1 Pro
44. r supply is on your water analysis report Be sure to enter water test results on page A for future reference 8 6 5 4 3 2 f 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 setting for your model in the specifications Note Between 1 and 25 each press of the UP DOWN button changes the display by 1 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 1 button to display 2 00 AM flashing and RECHARGE TIME At the 2 00 AM recharge time fs setting the softener begins re 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING THE TIMER CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 www KenmoreWater com generation see pages 2 4 and 2 5 at 2 00 AM end ing no later than 4 00 AM This is a good time in most households because water is not being used see Automatic Bypass pa
45. rnal 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 venturi valve cam gee Ta ee i ime z fill flow plug from Valve Inlet hard water oy fill water soft top distributor To Valve Outlet resin tank soft water position switch es bottom distributor 7 To 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 valvein 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 Add ded dd dtd Add 44s 2 ddd Add dS Se ee ae ee ee ee Idd ddA ASA Add ddA dAdo dtd ddd dtd td dd ddd dd dd a dd C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES A l L JSS BEE anly pauuunurump y reant aE D nozzle Z from Valve Inlet brine from salt hard water storage tank bypass hard water to v
46. roller functions Always make the initial checks and the manual initiated diag nostics Notes The faceplate display must show a steady time not flashing If an error code shows first press the SE LECT button to enter the diagnostic display Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold in for 3 seconds RECHARGE and Fill begin to flash or clean backwash begins if set as the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration When FILL is on steady remove the brinewell cover and using a flashlight observe fill water entering the tank Note If the CLEAN feature is set to ON a cleaning back wash CLEAN and Bkwsh or Rinse flashes in the dis play along with the minutes of the clean cycle re maining precedes the recharge a If water does not enter the tank look for an ob 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 46 61 liters BRINE RINSE 42 45 liters BACKWASH flow to drain 9 7 6 titers FAST RINSE 2 0 7 6 liters 2 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 Note Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact a If the softener doe
47. s not draw brine nozzle and or venturi dirty or defective nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket restricted drain check drain fitting and hose defective nozzle and venturi seal other inner valve defect rotor seal rotor amp disc wave washer etc 5 4 Note If water system pressure is low an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure stopping brine draw Again press ON OFF HOLD to move the soft ener into backwash Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose a An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top dis tributor backwash flow plug or drain hose Press ON OFF HOLD to move the softener into fast rinse Again look for a fast drain flow Allow the softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test To return the softener to service press ON OFF HOLD BRINE VALVE FLOAT SETTING FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT Distance from top of resin tank to top of resin bed FREEBOARD resin tank Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ddd ddd ddd dS ddd dd itd ddd ddd ddd ed Sl ddd ddd wid dtodd ddd dddddd Adda ds ddd dd Add Atl Add od tA ddd Fd dd ddd dA dtd Adda 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 va
48. se 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 Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet Re 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 69 on page 6 5 Separate the softener from the copper tubes or from the bypass valve Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi as sembly see page 3 2 Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell Tip the brine valve upside down to drain water dleer Drain All Water From Softener 3 3 wood block Looking at FIG 12 lay a piece of 2 inch thick 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 dtd dA AAAS Add dd ddd dtd dda tddvddd dd d ai h ad Ad F Wd ddd ddd A A RE Awd hed tt tod dP dP ed
49. t monitor operation always use nugget or pellet water softener salt See page 1 6 If potassium chloride is used be sure to adjust the timer to the KCI setting on page 1 4 BALT SALT PANAL MONITORING SYSTEM LEVEL LEVEL indicator light bars salt level SIGNAL LIGHT ADJUST TANK LIGHT brinewell decal 2 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Hees SECTION 2 pinin HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES p gt OPTIONAL SETTINGS SALT EFFICIENCY CLEAN FEATURE CLEAN FEATURE MINUTES MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERA TIONS 12 24 HOUR CLOCK and GALLONS LITERS 1 To set any of the following options press and hold SELECT 1 for 3 seconds Press the SELECT 1 key and the SALT EFFICIENCY display shows Use the UP Down button to change the ON OFF dis plays ONUA ON mN U A 0 0 w o ISALT EFFICIENCY When this feature is ON the unit will operate at salt efficiencies of 4000 grains of hardness per pound of salt or higher 2 Press SELECT 1 again to show the CLEAN dis play 8 8 7 z7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 t CLEAN This feature is beneficial on water sup plies containing iron and or high amounts of sedi ments sand silt dirt etc When set to ON a back wash and fast rinse cycle will occur first preceeding the normal regeneration sequence see page 2 4 This provides extra cleaning of the resin bed before it is regenerate
50. 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 brinewell 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 you do use potassium chloride see page 1 4 to set the timer for its use Note The salt monitor system page 2 1 is cali brated to the density of nugget or pellet water soft ener salt The monitor will not work as accurately with other types of salt including rock and solar 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 This is available at your local Sears store brinewell cover brinewell salt storage tank 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
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