Sears KENMORE 625.34844 User's Manual
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1. 0900857 Screw 46 20 x 3 8 2 req 7089893 Screen Support 7117808 Motor Plate 7039068 O Ring 3 8 x 1 3 8 0503288 Bearing 7081188 Cap 7113927 Cam and Gear 9001006 O Ring 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 7142942 Clip Drain 7103964 Rotor amp Disc 0501228 Flow Plug 7082087 Wave Washer 0900041 O Ring 5 8 x 13 16 7064372 O Ring 3 4 x 15 16 7024160 Drain Hose Adaptor 7064380 O Ring 7 16 x 5 8 0900431 Hose Clamp 6A 7085263 Valve Cover 7116713 Clip 2 req 7074123 Screw 10 14 x 2 5 req 0507369 Installation Nut 2 req A 7077472 Expansion Pin 0507615 Installation Tube 2 req A 7030713 Switch 0900570 Washer 2 req A 7117816 Spacer 42 3441 Install Kit incl Key Nos 62 63 amp 64 0507371 Installation Adaptor 2 req O 2 0900535 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req 7134224 Rotor Seal 7092634 O Ring 3 8 x 9 16 7092642 Plug Drain Seal 7129889 Spring 7081764 Seal Nozzle amp Venturi 7082053 Valve Body 0900064 O Ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req 7081201 Retainer Nozzle amp Venturi 7081104 Nozzle amp Venturi Housing 1202600 Nut Ferrule 7089267 Tubing ae 0521829 Flow Plug 1 7129716 3487 and 8 Nos 67 68 71 1 PART ASSEMBLY INCLUDED WITH MODEL NO 42 3433 Drain Hose 3 8 1 D x 20 5 3484500 ONLY 2 PARTS INCLUDED WITH MODEL NO 625 3484400 ONLY 7070412 Screw 4 24 x 1 1 8 flat head 7097171 Sensor Housing 2204101 Turbine Sup2. AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES ROTOR amp DISC VENTURI BYPASS HARD SN OE NOZZLE GER 2 VALVE INLET HARD WATER BRINE FROM SALT TOP STORAGE DISTRIBUTOR TANK 3 POSITION SWITCH BOTTOM 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 ROTOR 8 DISC FLOW PLUG 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 bed and out the top distributor to the drain The fast flow controlled by DRAIN a flow plug in the drain fitting flushes dirt sediments VALVE iron deposits remaining brine and hardness to the 4 S INLET drain VALVE 2 igi TOP DISTRIBUTOR 25 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE ROTOR amp DISC DRAIN VALVE INLET SP Stic VALVE
3. and sediments from the bed and to the drain The bed lifts and expands for good cleaning CBW WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN BACKWASH Hard Water IN Hard Water BYPASS ut resin bed and expa 5 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 8 After fast rinse the softener returns to service Hard water goes into 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 SOFTENER IN FAST RINSE Hard Water Soft Water OUT Drain SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B AUTOMATIC BYPASS During the brining brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration HARD water goes through the softener valve and to the house pipes If a faucet is opened hard water is there for your needs However you should not use HOT water if possible because the water heater will refill with hard water The softener regenerates from 2 00 AM to about 4 00 AM you can change this time see page 7 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 time setting Set the recharge time to 12 00 AM or 1 00 AM page 7 Then regeneration will start and end that much earlier and your water heater will not refill
4. 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 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 Continuous pressure on the UP or DOWN button changes the display twice each second 3 SET RECHARGE REGENERATION TIME M Press the SELECT button once to display 2 00 AM flashing and RECHARGE TIME At the 2 00 AM RECHARGE TIME setting the softener begins re generation see pages 11 and 12 at 2 00 AM ending no later than 4 00 AM This is a good time in most households because water is not being used see AUTO MATIC BYPASS page 13 fan P RECHARGE me If a different RECHARGE TIME setting would be better for your household do the following Press the A UP DOWN V buttons to set the desired RECHARGE starting hour Be sure to observe the AM PM as you did when setting the time of day NOTE Each press of the UP DOWN buttons changes the display 1 hour Continuous pressure on the UP or DOWN button changes the display twice each second E Press the SELECT button once again to return the present time steady of day and RECHARGE TONIGHT in the display EF wy m m rra RECHARGE TONIGHT IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMM
5. goes off and RECHARGE NOW flashes during the 2 hour regeneration SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK BREAKING SALT BRIDGE WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT Check the salt level a few weeks after you install the softener and every week after that Refill when the storage tank is about 1 3 full Never let the softener use all the salt before refilling Without salt you will soon have hard water IMPORTANT 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 9 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 humidity 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 water 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 9 Make a pencil mark on the handle 1 or 2 below the top height of the rim as shown Then carefully push it straight down into the sa
6. x 1 1 16 7079092 O Ring 2 7 8 x 3 1 4 7141001 Vapor Barrier 7088041 Clamp Section 2 req 7088033 Clamp Retainer 2 req 7095373 Transformer 24V 10VA 7141417 Installation manual 7147811 Owners Manual not illustrated Included in parts bags See page 31 28 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS 625 3484400 AND 625 3484500 KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 0505957 Lead Washer 0513860 Float Stop 7092317 Float 0516947 Float Seal 7093216 Float Rod amp Stem 7092278 Guide Cap 0900535 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 7092286 O Ring 5 16 x 9 16 7095470 Brine Tube 7113016 Tubing Assy Incl Key Nos 43 44 amp 45 7112997 Ground Clamp Kit 6A Included in parts bag See page 31 INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS 29 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS 625 3484400 AND 625 3484500 VALVE ASSEMBLY BRINE 77 TUBING 4 30 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS 625 3484400 AND 625 3484500 PARTS LIST KEY PART KEY PART 9 DESCRIPTION TS NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7131755 Screw 6 20 x 7 8 2 req 7113024 Nozzle and Venturi Gasket Kit 7133008 Motor incl 2 ea of Key No 50 7090705 Screen
7. ING THE TIMER CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 SEE PAGE 10 FOR OTHER FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1D SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener 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 1 Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail or hose to fill the salt storage tank with at least 3 gallons of water 2 Remove the brinewell cover FIG 2 and pour about 3 4 ounce of common 5 25 household bleach Clorox Linco BoPeep White Sail Eagle etc in the softener brinewell 3 Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 3 seconds to start a recharge This first recharge does several things It draws the bleach into and through the softener to sanitize it It fills the salt tank to the water level needed It gets all the air out of the resin tank It makes the resin bed see page 11 ready for service NOTES This recharge takes about 2 hours You can sanitize the softener witb or witb out salt in the storage tank Recommended by the Water Quality Associa tion On some water supplies the water softener may need periodic disinfecting San
8. LECT the don L button The SELECT button remains operational AUC OT Or cu so the service person can make the MANUAL rect operation If a malfunction occurs an error INITIATE ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS to further code appears in the face plate display isolate the defect and check the water meter POSSIBLE DEFECT CODE MOST LIKELY 4 LESS LIKELY motor inoperative wiring harness or connection to switch position switch face plate face plate motor inoperative face plate face plate position switch face plate PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE 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 DIAG 1 To enter diagnostics press and hold the SE E es LECT button until 000 shows in the display e TURBINE SWITCHES A pad POSITION or SWITCH SS SENSOR HOUSING WATER METER A SWITCH B TURBINE TURBINE A The first 3 digits indicate water meter opera tion as follows G SUPPORT AND 000 steady Soft water not in use and no E K SHAFT S flow through the meter OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET OUTLET SY 000 to 199 continual Repeats display for each gallon of water passing through the me ter A B The letter P and dash
9. SEARS OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NOS 625 3484400 High Capacity DIR 625 3484500 High Capacity DIR Caution Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product If you have questions when installing operating or main taining your softener and when setting the timer call this toll free number 1 800 426 9345 SAVE THIS MANUAL Kenmore Water Softeners Warranty Start Up Setting Timer How It Works Care Of Specifications Repair Parts Use plastic bag and tie provided to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U S A WARRANTY 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 Sears 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 SER VICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States Thi
10. T Nugget Pellet Pure evaporated compacted water softener salt STORAGE CAPACITY pounds 200 Do not exceed this number when setting hardness in step 2 page 7 The maximum setting available is 95 18 OTHERS TYPE OF ION EXCHANGE MATERIAL resin AMOUNT OF RESIN cu ft REGENERATION RECHARGE CYCLE TIME min High Capacity 77 FILL 9 21 BRINING BRINE RINSE 48 71 BACKWASH 7 FAST RINSE 3 TOTAL REGENERATION TIME 73 108 gpm gallons per minute 9 9 grains per gallon psi pounds per square inch ppm parts per million SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A TROUBLESHOOTING Keep this manual with your water softener If repairs are needed the service technician must have the information on the following pages For telephone assistance call toll free 1 800 426 9345 WIRING SCHEMATIC CIRCUIT BOARD TRANSFORMER 24VAC 110 VAC NC SWITCH rss NO PES Le Shield Imi OUT GNO TURBINE SENSOR 4 DOWN Display UP button button ON OFF HOLD button SELECT button RECHARGE TONIGHT NOW ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST REMOVE THE TOP COVER AND SALT TANK COVER 1 Does the time display show the correct time of day 6 Is there salt in the storage tank If display is blank check power source to the 7 Is the brine tubing connected See water flow softener diagrams If time is flashing power was off for over 6 hours The softener resumes normal operation
11. TOP X OUTLET DISTRIBUTOR log boo 7774 D i gn A Im BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR During FAST RINSE 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 solid state timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service and as the valve rotates the position switch lever drops to open the circuit The valve remains positioned in service until the timer initiates the next regeneration 26 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION NOTES 27 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS 625 3484400 AND 625 3484500 KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7137604 Cover main 7137612 Salt Hole Cover 7118333 Wire Harness switch 7084330 Power Cord transformer 7144960 Timer Repl PWA 7137620 Face Plate order reg d decal SY 7137670 Face Plate Decal Mod 625 3484400 Rating Decal dd 7141475 Face Plate Decal Mod 625 3484500 7137599 Rim 7137727 Brinewell Cover 7143964 Wing Nut 1 4 7100819 Brinewell 7144619 Salt Storage Tank 7143956 Screw Plastic 1 4 x 5 8 0900431 Hose Clamp OA 1103200 Hose Adaptor 9003500 Grommet 6A 7123689 Brine Valve Assy also see pg 29 7105047 Replacement Distributor 0501744 Resin 7092155 Resin Tank Incl Key No 18 7096183 O Ring 2 3 4 x 3 7077870 Top Distributor 0900215 O Ring 13 16
12. allons Per Minute The model number is on the rating decal located on the rim under the salt hole cover TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO SECTION 1 SOFTENER START UP A SAFETY GUIDES 4 CHECK LIST STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 5 C PROGRAM THE TIMER 6 7 SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER 8 E FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT 9 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES 10 B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION 11 13 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER A SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK SALT BRIDGE 14 B KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN 15 C KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING 16 D HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST 17 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS 18 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING 19 22 B ROTARY VALVE SERVICE 23 C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE 24 26 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS 29 31 SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1 SAFETY GUIDES A Read all steps guides and rules carefully be fore installing and using your new water softener Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Fail ure 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 min erals and clear water iron from water up to the limits shown on page 18 It will not remove other types of iron acids tastes and odors
13. aw 3 Again press ON OFF HOLD to move the softener into backwash Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose A An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top distributor backwash flow plug or drain hose 4 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 5 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 Resin Tank FREEBOARD Resin Bed SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5B Before working on the valve turn off the water supply and disconnect from electrical power TO RELIEVE PRESSURE 3 VALVE BYPASS Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS Slide the bypass valve stem to bypass position Loosen the 3 hex head screws see A in drawing toward the backside of the valve to allow pressure water to bleed out Catch the 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 defects In
14. bed cleaner Stock 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 resin bed cleaner bottle IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SOFTENER CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 3C 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 1 Close the shut off valve on the house main water pipe near the water meter or pressure tank Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener If a single bypass valve is installed move the stem into bypass See FIG 12 on page 18 In a 3 valve bypass system close the inlet and outlet valve 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 Remove 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 61 on page 30 Separate the softener from the adaptors or bypass valve Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly see page 23 Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell Tip the brine valve upsid
15. but regenerations 8 15 the brine valve float set right See page 22 occur at the wrong time E 2 a i ae dana hefte 9 Press the SELECT button 2 times to display the hardness plate display go to AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAG setting Be sure it is the correct setting for the NOSTICS household s water supply Make a hardness test of the raw water and compare with the hardness setting Also Dypa Valves must Ben Bull Service test a soft water sample to verify if a problem exists Pee Press SELECT twice more to return the time of day 3 The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the softener display valve inlet and outlet respectively If you do not find the problem after making initial checks do the MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS 4 Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded wall and the MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK outlet and is the power cable fastened securely 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends and not elevated over 8 ft above the floor 19 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The chart below shows the error codes that could The face plate computer has self diagnostic appear and the possible defects for each code function for the electrical system except input While an error code appears in the display all face power and mater meter The ud m plate buttons are inoperable except the SE
16. cks and the manual initiated diagnostics NOTE The face plate display must show a steady time not flashing 1 Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold in for 3 seconds RECHARGE NOW begins to flash as the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration Remove the brinewell cover and using a flashlight observe fill water entering the tank A If it 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 1 1 1 liters BRINING 16 6 liters BRINE RINSE 2222211 4 liters BACKWASH flow to drain 4 6 8 liters FAST RINSE 1 8 6 8 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 does 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 NOTE If water system pressure is low an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure stopping brine dr
17. e down to drain out water 16 KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING FIG 11 PLN WATER FROM THE SOFTENER 7 Looking at FIG 11 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 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 3D HELPFUL HINTS 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 yourself and you won t have to call and wait for service If after making the checks your softener still does not work right call your Sears Service Department or call toll free number 1 800 426 9345 for telephone assistance NOTE Also read ERROR CODE page 10 If an error code is not displayed press and hold the SELECT button until example 000 shows in the display Then press SELECT again and hold until an SR code appears It must show SR21 If any other SR number shows the softener computer is working on incorrect input and would probably be the cause of the problem To se
18. e 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 Carefully replace all parts in the correct order Lubricate the o ring seal with silicone grease or Vaseline and place in position Install and tighten the cap by hand only Do not over tighten and break the cap or housing CLEANING THE NOZZLE a VEN TURI Screen Support 7 Screen Nozzle amp Venturi Gasket Flow Plug HVDC Nozz amp Vent Housing INSTALL WITH NUMBERED SIDE UP CONCAVE SIDE DOWN IRON FROM THE RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals calcium and magnesium out of the water Also it can control some clear water iron See maximum allowed in the specifications on page 18 With clear water iron water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass After 15 to 30 minutes the water begins 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 filter 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
19. ed 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 4 As hard water passes through the bed each bead attracts and holds the hardness minerals This is called ion exchanging It is much like a magnet attracting and holding metals 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 become coated with hardness minerals and they have to be cleaned This cleaning is called regeneration or recharge Regeneration is started at 2 00 a m by the electronic timer see page 13 It takes place in 5 stages or cycles These are FILL BACKWASH BRINING FAST RINSE BRINE RINSE vater FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN SERVICE Hard Water IN Soft Water OUT Resin Bed Salt Storage Tank 11 REGENERATION 1 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 5 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 resi
20. ed 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 sodium That is equivalent to eating 2 1 2 slices of white bread Persons who are concerned about their drinking water should consider a Sears Drinking Water System that will remove or reduce in excess of 9096 of the sodium and other drinking water contaminants YOU HAVE NOW FINISHED THE WATER SOFTENER START UP AFTER THE SANITIZING RECHARGE ON PAGE 8 THE SOFTENER WILL BE GIVING YOU SOFT WATER SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2 EXTRA RECHARGE Sometimes a manually started regeneration re charge 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 regeneration You did not refill the softener with salt before it was gone 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 RECHARGE NOW H Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 3 seconds RECHARGE NOW begins to flash in the display and the softener en ters the fill cycle of regenera tion right away This regeneration will last for about 2 hours Then you will have soft water again RECHARGE TONIGHT P
21. er and is the transformer plugged into an imside 120V 60Hz electrical outlet See page 20 3 valve w Besureto restart the water heater See page 20 Brass sac Bypass Valves plastic ce Water Heater SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1C PROGRAM THE TIMER DOWN Display UP button button ON OFF HOLD button RECHARGE TONIGHT NOW When the transformer is plugged in the model code SR21 shows in the face plate display for a few seconds followed by a test number example S3 0 After the test number 12 00 AM begins to flash PRESENT TIME and RECHARGE TONIGHT show at the bottom of the display CODI erm 4 ants ost S 4 DING IS 010 tue ae n Van Vada ml an PRESENT TIME NOTE If SR flashes in the display press the UP Bjitton FIG 1 until SR21 does show Then press the SELECT button to display the flashing 12 00 AM If other than SR21 shows when the transformer is plugged in please see page 17 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 means the timer will not accept a change from the button you have pressed telling you to use another button For example in setting the hardness step 2 the beeper sounds repeat edly when the display reaches 1 using the DOWN Kenmore DIR Galid Bate Water Softe
22. etc It will not purify polluted water or make it safe to drink A Protect the softener and piping from freezing Damage from freezing voids the softener warran ty See page 16 CAUTIONS PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOL LOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER OR OTHER PROPERTY PERSONAL INJURY OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK A THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUT LET A Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed Make repairs before plugging back into the power outlet A Always unplug the softener from electrical power before removing outer valve covers SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1B CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL Refer to the Installation Manual part no 7141417 for step by step guides To be sure you have done all the steps to install the i SA TER softener read the following list Page numbers y PPLy referred to are in the Installation Manual J J Isthe house water flow going INTO the soften er valve INLET Trace piping to be sure See VALVE pages 10 and 11 ES INLET w Is the plumbing bypass valve or 3 valves set for SERVICE See page 18 Y Is the valve drain hose connected the right way and without sharp bends or kinks that could stop or reduce water flow See page 16 Is the softener power cable connected to the transform
23. ime shows in the display Using hot water when softener is regenerating Avoid using hot water during this time because the water heater refills with hard water see Automatic Bypass page 13 Increase in the grains of hardness in your Ask your Sears retail or catalog store for a water supply new water analysis Then make a new hardness number setting page 7 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW 4 FIG 12 ess VALVES SINGLE PLASTIC SINGLE BRASS PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE 3 VALVE SERVICE Close Bypass Valve Open Iniet amp Outlet Valves BYPASS Open Bypass Valve Close Inlet amp Outlet Valves MODEL NO 625 3484400 AND 625 3484500 DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS Inlet Outlet Height Overall Height Distance between inlet outlet center lines TIMER SR CODE SR21 NOTE Please see the rating decal for water softener operating capacity salt usage and service flow rate pressure loss performance specifications Performance specifications are validated by the Water Quality Associa tion WQA The rating decal is located on the rim under the salt hole cover see page 28 WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER MINIMUM WATER SYSTEM FLOW gpm 3 MINIMUM MAXIMUM WATER PRESSURE psi 20 120 MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE 9F 120 MAXIMUM WATER HARDNESS 90 MAXMUM CLEAR WATER IRON ppm 5 SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER TYPE OF SALT NEEDED ALTERNATE TYPE OF SAL
24. ion 1 800 366 7278 For Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 7147811 R 7 05 SEARS OWNERS WATER SOFTENER MANUAL MODEL NO For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 625 34 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 For major brand repair service The model number of Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week your water softener is 1 800 4 REPAIR found on the rating de 1 800 473 7247 cal This decal is on the rim under the salt cover For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area When requesting service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week or ordering parts always 1 800 488 1222 provide the following in formation For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire Product Type about an Model Number Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday Part Number 1 800 827 6655 Part Description Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A
25. itize with or without salt in the storage tank water Salt Hole Brinewell Cover remove and add about 3 4 oz bleach Brinewell Water About 3 Gallons SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1E 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 the tank filled with salt Fill the tank with NUGGET or PELLET water softener 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 18 NOTE In humid areas it is best to fill the storage tank half full and to refill it more often Salt bridging see page 14 occurs more often when conditions are humid WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRON REMOV ING ADDITIVES Some salts have an additive to help the softener handle iron in the water supply Although this additive may help to keep the softener resin clean it may also release corrosive fumes that will weaken and shorten the life of some softener parts gt sat 305 804 2 a Brinewell Cover SODIUM INFORMATION Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water Persons who are on sodium restrict
26. l 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 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE Y VALVE INLET HARD WATER VALVE OUTLET Ex SOFT WATER 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 VALVE CAM POSITION ROTOR 8 DISC SWITCH VALVE INLET HARD WATER POSITION SWITCH VALVE OUTLET SOFT WATER To begin 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 when the valve reaches FILL position 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 24 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING
27. lt 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 it 14 If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge take it out Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only svt BRIDGE push tool into salt bridge to break Broom Handle Salt Salt Bridge Water Level SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 3B KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN COVERS To keep your new Sears water softener looking nice apply a coat of paste wax and repeat once a year When dusty wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it sparkling NOTE Never use cleaners having ammonia or abrasives They may scratch and dull the surface NOZZLE AND VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi FIG 10 is a must for the softener to work right This small unit moves brine from the salt storage tank to the resin tank during regeneration 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 Then holding the housing tightly with 1 hand turn the cap off DO NOT LOSE THE LARGE O RING SEAL Lift out the screen support and screen then th
28. n bed water FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN FILL Hard Water IN M Soft Water OUT Salt Storage Tank salt not shown Fil Water SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION 2 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 softener how fast the brine goes through the bed The nozzle and venturi FIG 6 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 3 BRINE RINSE After all of the brine goes 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 minerals and brine flush from the resin tank to the drain Brining and brine rinse together vary in length of time they take relative to the fill cycle length CR water FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN BRINING AND BRINE RINSE Hard Water IN Hard Water BYPASS Nozzle 8 Venturi Brine Valve Brine 4 BBACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank FIG 7 at a fast rate to flush iron minerals dirt
29. ner With Demand laltiated Regenerstion SELECT button button or the highest hardness setting using the UP button 1 SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY NOTE Ifthe words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display press the SELECT button FIG 1 until they do E Press the A UP DOWN V 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 noon and midnight be sure PM shows aat a If the present time is between Hemd midnight and noon be sure AM shows PRESENT TIME NOTE Each press of the UP or DOWN buttons changes the time by 1 minute Pressing and holding the buttons changes the time 32 minutes each second SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1 PROGRAM THE TIMER 2 SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER Press the SELECT button once to display 15 flashing and HARDNESS The grains per gallon gpg hardness of your water supply is on your water analysis report Be sure to enter water test results on page 2 for future reference NOTE If your water supply contains iron compensate for it by adding to the water hardness number For example assume your water is 15 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 25 for your hardness number 15 gpg hardness 2ppmironx5 10 10 times 25 HARDNESS NUMBER E Press the AJUP DOWN
30. or dashes indicate If you don t get a reading in the display with the POSITION switch operation If the letter ap faucet open pull the sensor from the valve outlet pears the switch is closed If the dash shows port Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the switch is open the sensor You should get a reading in the display Use the ON OFF HOLD Recharge Now but If you get a reading unhook the in and out hae ton to manually advance the valve into each plumbing and check the turbine for binding cycle and check correct switch operation 20 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECT 2 Press the SELECT button and hold 3 seconds SWITCH until DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS CODE me sk Valve in service fill brining back en a wash or fast rinse position SR21 shows Xem Valve rotating from one position to This code identifies the softener nominal capacity C While in this diagnostic screen the following size Ifthe wrong number shows the softener will information is available and may be beneficial operate on incorrect programming Do the for various reasons This information is re following as needed tained by the computer from the first time elec trical power is applied to the face plate Press Nto display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power applied Change the SR number Press the NUP or DOWN V button
31. port and Shaft 7117858 Turbine 9000803 O Ring 7085239 Nozzle 8 Venturi Assy incl Key Nos 75 and 78 through 83 7144813 Parts Bag Model No 625 3484400 incl parts marked with a pages 28 29 8 31 order manuals sepa rately if needed 7144821 Parts Bag Model No 625 3484500 incl parts marked with a A pages 28 29 8 31 order manuals sepa rately if needed not illustrated BYPASS INSTALLATION VALVE MODEL NO 625 34372 0502206 Retainer Ring 7129863 Bypass Body 7105013 O Ring 13 16 x 1 4 req 7130911 Stem 0900535 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req 42 3437 Bypass Valve Complete 31 SEARS Kenmore OWNERS MANUAL WATER SOFTENER MODEL NOS The model number of your water softener is found 625 3484400 on the rating decal This decal is on the rim under 625 3484500 the salt hole cover All repair parts are available for immediate pur chase or special order when you visit your near est Sears Service Center or the Service Depart ment at most Sears Stores To request service or To Call order parts by phone call the toll free numbers Toll Free listed to the left For Service 1 800 4 REPAIR When requesting service or ordering repair parts 1 800 473 7247 always provide the following information Product Type Model Number Part Number 1 800 FON PARTS Part Descript
32. ress and release do not hold the ON OFF HOLD button RE CHARGE TONIGHT flashes in the display and the soften er begins 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 RE CHARGE TONIGHT Um RECHARGE NOW PM is 4 zy ade RECHARGE TONIGHT FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES 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 power comes on again you have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing The HARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never require resetting unless a change is desired Even if the timer is incorrect after a long power outage the softener works as it should to keep you water soft However regenerations may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the timer to the correct time of day ERROR CODE An error code could appear in the face plate display if a problem occurs in the softener electronics If you see an error code instead of the time of day please call you local Sears Service Department for service IF YOU NEED HELP ON THE USE OF THE TIMER FEATURES CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 10 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION SERVICE When the softener is giving you soft water it is call
33. s 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 All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be performed in a neat workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted trade practic es Further all installations shall comply with all local laws codes regulations and ordinances Customer shall also be protected during installa tion by insurance relating to Property Damage Workman s Compensation and Public Liability SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved which warranty becomes effective the date the merchandise is installed should the workmanship of any Sears arranged installation prove faulty within one year Sears will upon notice from you cause such faults to be corrected at no additional cost to you FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe place so you always have these facts Water Softener Model No Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Iron Content Grains Per Gallon Parts Per Million pH Taste And Or Odor Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Pounds Square Inch G
34. spect the bottom surface of the rotor and disc 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 position Lubricate ALL o rings and seals with FDA approved 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 carefully center the wear strip on the seal and push it downward onto the seal Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal Assemble 2 o rings and the wave washer onto the rotor and disc Then center the rotor and disc in the valve body on the rotor seal Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft Then install the cover holding screws 23 ROTARY VALVE SERVICE BEFORE TIGHTENING THE SCREWS INSTALL THE VALVE CAM AND GEAR THEN TURN THE ROTOR CLOCKWISE ONLY TO SERVICE POSI TION Tighten the screws using criss cross pattern If a torque wrench is available torque to 30 40 inch pounds switch valve cam amp gear 1 2 SEE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY SERVICE SECTION 3 flow plug backwash and fast rinse flow rate control E rotor 8 disc o ring i wear strip seal cross section i rotor seal view i 6 No SN f F SO 1 y CN Gerner drain seal nozzle amp venturi sea
35. t SR21 press either the UP AJor DOWN Mutton Then press select to return a flashing 12 00 AM display and reset the timer page 6 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION NO SOFT WATER No salt or salt bridged in the storage tank Refill with salt or break the salt bridge page 14 Press ON OFF HOLD RECHARGE NOW button and hold for 3 seconds to start a regeneration see page 10 Transfomer unplugged at the wall outlet or Check for loss of power due to any of these power cable leads loose fuse blown circuit and correct With the power back on look at breaker popped or circuit switched off the time display and read PROGRAM MEMORY page 10 Manual bypass valve s in bypass position Look at FIG 12 on page 18 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 8 venturi Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts see page 15 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 water analysis report See page 7 to reset Press and release the SELECT button until the present t
36. to display correct number Press Press to display the number of regen SELECT and reset the timer erations initiated by this face plate since the SR code number was entered Return the present time display Press the SELECT button NOTE If the face plate 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 FACE PLATE REPLACEMENT Be sure the valve is in service position observe valve cycle indicator when replacing the face plate If after installing and programming the replacement face plate the valve is not in service position do the follow ing to assure correct cycle orientation or timing be tween the face plate and valve Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures page 22 With the RECHARGE NOW button advance through the re charge cycles until the valve stops in service position and RECHARGE no longer flashes in the timer 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 21 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor brine tank fill brine draw regeneration flow rates and other controller functions Always make the initial che
37. with hard water if a hot faucet is opened 13 SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION ELECTRONICS Two main parts of the softener s electronics are a WATER METER and 2 a COMPUTER 1 WATER METER The water meter is in the softener valve outlet As water flows through the meter it sends electric pulses to the computer The computer changes the pulses to a measure in gallons of water COMPUTER The computer is part of the 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 softener page 7 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 to provide you with soft water for the longest time 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
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