Kenmore ULTRASOFT 425 User's Manual
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1. Rating Decal Location VITA 3 329279797977974 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 7229980 7229998 7264574 7088033 7176292 7141001 7268633 7252373 7230004 7268099 7264451 7231709 7252268 7137939 7265025 7219888 7082150 7003847 7100819 7137913 SECTION 6 amp 625 388480 03 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOs 625 388460 03 A WATER SOFTENER COMPLETE Cover Lock req d for ship only Rim Insert req d for shipping only Cover main Salt Hole Cover order following decal Instruction Decal Clamp Retainer 2 req Clamp Section 2 req Vapor Barrier Timer Repl PWA Transformer 24V 10VA Faceplate order following decal Faceplate Decal UltraSoft 425 Faceplate Decal UltraSoft 480 Rim includes Key No 11 amp 16 O Ring 11 16 x 1 1 32 Light Asm Ultra Cleansing Screen UltraSoft 480 only Brinewell Cover with decal Wing Nut 1 4 O Ring 1 4 x 1 2 Brinewell Decal Salt Level 7257307 7232250 0900431 1103200 9003500 7116488 7105047 0502272 7235478 7170270 7077870 7170254 7170296 3442699 7195995 7258997 7276555 not illustrated 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 262. 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 30 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 4 a WATER METER and 2 a COMPUTER i 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 2 COMPUTER The computer is part of the face plate timer circuit board It is programmed to know the softener s capacity how many grains of hard ness minerals it will take out of the water before a re generation is needed When starting the softener page 1 4 you set it for the grains per gallon gpg hardness of the water
3. 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 11 SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER Type of salt needed nugget or pellet Alternate type of salt gpm gallons per minute psi pounds per square inch pure evaporated com pacted water softener salt gpg grains per gallon ppm parts per million Capacity to remove clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data State of Wisconsin requires additional treatment if water supply contains greater than 5 ppm clear water iron 4 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 4 KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS Pressure Drop PSI vs Flow Rate GPM Pressure Drop PSI 9 0 gpm 8 9 psi 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Flow Rate GPM Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determining the softeners rated capacity and efficiency Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Type of ion exchange material resin high capacity Amount of resin cu ft 1 19 Rated Softening Capacity Grains Pounds Salt Dose 12 500 2 5 33 300 9 4 42 100 16 2 Efficiency Ratin
4. cme Pam Drain All Water From Softener 3 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 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 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER D CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY If your water softener fails to work make the following easy checks Often you will find what s wrong your self and you won t have to call and wait for service If you do not find anything wrong while making the checks and your softener still does not work call your Sears Service Department Note 1 Also read ERROR CODE page 2 3 2 If an 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 HF36 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 HF36 press either the UP A or DOWN V button When HF
5. Press and release do not hold the RECHARGE button RE 2 CHARGE TONIGHT flashes in the display and the softener be gins regeneration at the next preset recharge time Press and release the RE CHARGE button once more if you decide to cancel the regeneration and RECHARGE TONIGHT will not flash in the display WW moe RECHARGE NOW RECHARGE TONIGHT p gt SALT MONITOR SYSTEM The faceplate timer has a low salt monitor with an indicator light to remind you to add salt to the stor age tank 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 A 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 If you want to turn the salt monitor off press the SIGNAL LIGHT ADJUST button until OFF shows above Notes If potassium chloride is used be sure to adjust the
6. Press the SELECT 2 button again to show the aver age number of gallons or liters 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 1 TT LE m AVG DAILY GALLONS EL 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 3 P 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 recharge time remaining valve position Aer ser indicators Sorta a BO rine LI N Bkwsh e ae RECHARGE TIME REMAINING 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 the wro
7. 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 yin nozzle amp ay venturi pe A drain brine valve brine 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 Water Flow Through the Softener in Backwash hard water hard water bypass OUT J IN af Te n IWA resin bed lifted and expanded Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION FAST RINSE Backwash is followed by a fast flow of water down through the resin tank The fast flow packs the resin bed and gets it ready for return to service FIG 9 After fast rinse the softener returns to service Hard water goes into the resin tank where the resin bed again takes out the hardness minerals Soft water goes to the house soft water pipes FIG 9 Water Flow Through the Softener in Fast Rinse soft water hard water drain
8. timer to the KCI setting on page 1 4 Your salt monitor is an estimate of your salt level ac curacy depends on the type of salt used and other regeneration characteristics MONITORING SYSTEM LEVEL LeveL indicator light bars salt level SIGNAL LIGHT ADJUST TANK LIGHT 2 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 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 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 May re charge more often using smaller salt dosage and less water For installations in the state of California you must turn the Salt Efficiency Feature setting to ON 2 Press SELECT 1 again to show the CLEAN dis play _JCLEAN 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 clea
9. 3 2 t 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 2 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line J HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES 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 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 flow 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 FLOW RATE p gt AVERAGE DAILY GALLONS or LITERS
10. I dad Aed aa od 34d tank is about 1 3 full see note on page 1 6 Never let the softener use all the salt before refilling With out salt you will soon have hard water After filling reset the Salt Monitor System page 2 1 Note You will have a loss in softening capacity and may get partly hard water if less than 10 inches salt mon itor level 2 of salt is in the storage tank PLEASE SEE PAGE 1 6 FOR DIRECTIONS ON ADDING SALT BE SURE TO RESET THE SALT MONITOR PAGE 2 1 SALT BRIDGE Sometimes a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the salt storage tank It is usually caused by high hu midity or the wrong kind of salt When the salt bridges an empty space forms between the water and salt Then salt will not dissolve melt in the wa ter to make brine Without brine the resin bed does not regenerate and you will have hard water Ifthe storage tank is full of salt it is hard to tellif you have a salt bridge Salt is loose on top but the bridge is under it The following is the best way to check for a Salt bridge Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank Hold a broom handle or like tool up to the softener as shown in FIG 10 Make a pencil mark on the handle 1 or 2 below the top height of the rim Then carefully push it straight down into the salt If a hard object is felt before the pencil mark gets to the top of the tank it s most likely a salt bridge Carefully push into the brid
11. 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 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 D Aligns with top of brinewell included in parts bag Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOs 625 388460 03 amp 625 388480 03 19 3 INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS 6 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 6 Kenmore MODEL NOs 625 388460 03 amp 625 388480 03 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER B BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY 7168647 0513860 7097202 0516947 7093216 7092278 7170288 0516211 0516924 1205500 7092252 7080653 7131365 7094979 7092294 7176161 7095470 7113016 7171349 7248706 Ceramic Weight Float Stop Float includes Key No 4 Float Seal Float Rod amp Stem Guide Cap O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 Seal Retainer Bottom Seal Clip Brine Valve Body Clip Screen Insert Retaining Ring O Ring 5 16 x 9 16 Brine Tube Tubing Assy includes Key Nos 14 15 amp 16 Cone Screen Grounding Clamp Kit included in parts bag on page 6 2 6 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line TF SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WAT
12. Public Liability FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved which warranty be comes effective the date the merchandise is 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 Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe place so you always have 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 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 SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP PAGE NO A Safety Guides lt s H c8ns aereeseecseecc cess 1 1 B Check List of Step By Step Guides To Install 1 2 C Program The Timer 1 3 1 4 D Sanitizing The Water Softener 1 5 E Adding Salt To The Storage Tank 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 A Salt Adding To Sto
13. To check the model code unplug the transformer at the wall outlet and plug in again if other than HF36 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 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 1 3 O SELECT DOWN buttons button 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 kze noon and midnight be sure PM shows Luu ma PRESENT TIME If the present time is between midnight and noon be sure AM shows Lie Lee Wo PRESENT TIME Each press of the UP DOWN buttons changes the time by 1 minute Holding the buttons in changes the time rapidly Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line WATER SOFTENER START UP C PROGRAM THE TIMER SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER E Press the SELECT 1 button once to display 25 flashing and HARD
14. flashing power was off for over 48 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 a Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded wall outlet and the power cable fas tened securely to the controller 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 Is there salt in the storage tank VA Is the brine tubing connected See water flow diagrams page 5 6 Is the brine valve float set right See page 5 4 Press the SELECT 1 button two times to display 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 SECTI
15. 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 POS SIBLE FATAL SHOCK A THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE ONLY THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED AND PLUG IT INTO A NOMINAL 120V 60 CYCLE HOUSEHOLD OUTLET THAT IS GROUNDED AND PROPERLY PROTECTED BY AN OVERCURRENT DE VICE SUCH AS A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE IF TRANSFORMER IS REPLACED USE ONLY THE AU THORIZED 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 or replace transformer 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 The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data 1 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line B CHECK LIST OF STEP BY
16. place and in the proper posi tion Lubricate ALL o rings and seals with FDA ap proved silicone grease To install the rotor seal first place the seal into the valve groove rounded side down see cross section Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal s crossing ribs Then care fully center the wear strip on the seal and push it downward onto the seal Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal Assemble wave washer bearing the wave washer and two o rings onto the rotor top shaft Then center the rotor in the valve body on the rotor seal Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft Then install the cover holding screws Before tight ening the screws install the valve cam and gear 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 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 screws motor plate plastic bearing cam amp gear ef o S switch valve assembly o ring seals S Screws Kon a wave washer amp ae b
17. 36 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 inthe storage tank Add 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 Transformer unplugged at the wall outlet Check for loss of power due to any of these or power cable leads loose from the and correct With the power back on look at electronic board fuse blown circuit the time display and read PROGRAM breaker popped or circuit switched off MEMORY page 2 3 Manual bypass valve s in bypass position Look at FIG 14 on page 4 1 Move the stemin a single valve to service In a 3 valve bypass open the inlet and outlet valves and be sure to fully close the bypass valve Dirty plugged or damaged nozzle amp Take apart and clean or replace damaged venturi parts see page 3 2 Valve drain hose plugged or restricted 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 x to reset Press and release the S
18. Automatic Clarifying Filter HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS ultra cleansing screen a a ite top distributor 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 It takes place in 5 stages or cycles These are FILL BRINING BRINE RINSE BACKWASH FAST RINSE 2 4 Note If the Clean 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 salt storage tank salt not shown 3S brine valve resin tank resin bed
19. Cone Screen 1148800 Flow Plug 3 gom 7114533 Nozzle and Venturi Gasket Kit 7204362 Gasket only 7084607 Flow Plug 15 gpm 7146043 Screen 7167659 Screen Support 7170262 O ring 1 1 8 x 1 3 8 7199729 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 3479901 Adaptor Kit 1 to 1 1 4 7253808 Nozzle amp Venturi Assy incl Key Nos 34 and 36 through 43 7185487 Seal Kit incl Key Nos 12 13 16 17 18 and 31 7139999 Drain Tubing 3 8 I D x 20 A 42 34403 Flexible Connectors 1 7123613 Silicone Grease for O rings 7214317 Bypass Valve A includes fol lowing parts 7172882 Stem 7173016 O ring 1 109 I D x 1 387 O D 4 7214155 Bypass Body 7175238 C ring 6 6 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NOs 625 388460 03 UltraSoft 425 625 388480 03 UitraSoft 480 The model number of your water softener is found on the rating decal This decal is on the rim under the salt cover When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following in formation Product Type Model Number Part Number Part Description www KenmoreWater com Kenmore Water Softeners Get it fixed at your home or ours Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliance
20. ELECT 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 analysis Then make a new hardness number setting page 1 4 3 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 4 KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS BYPASS VALVES zO A0MW Bypass valve s should always remain in soft water service position Position in bypass only if needed for softener repairs SINGLE BYPASS PULL OUT E for service PUSH IN for bypass 1 3 VALVE BYPASS ELELE ELEL EEL Salt Tank Height ELLLELLLLLELE See eee eee eee eee E tl laahaa REREELELELELE nominal Resin Tank Height nominal Inlet Outlet Height Overall Height Length Resin Tank Diameter 10 101 6 Width 16 1 2 FOR SERVICE close bypass valve open inlet amp outlet valves Outlet Valve FOR BYPASS open bypass valve close inlet amp outlet valves CM 25 4 50 2 41 9 Distance between inlet 3 7 8 outlet center lines 9 8 MODEL NOS ULTRASOFT 425 amp ULTRASOFT 480 WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER TIMER HF CODE HF36
21. ER SOFTENER C VALVE ASSEMBLY 6 5 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOs 625 388460 03 amp 625 388480 03 C VALVE ASSEMBLY 7224087 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 req 7228544 Motor incl 2 ea of Key No 1 7231393 Motor Plate 0900857 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 3 req 7171250 Bearing 7219545 Cam and Gear 7169180 Clip Drain 0900431 Hose Clamp 7271270 Drain Hose Adaptor 7170288 O ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 0501228 Flow Plug 18 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 7185495 Rotor Seal 7172989 Seal 7171187 Plug Drain Seal 7129889 Spring 7077642 Copper Tube 1 2 req m 7089306 Clip 2 req 7271204 Installation Adaptor 1 NPT 2 req 7170262 O ring 1 1 8 x 1 3 8 4 req 7094898 Turbine Support 7101548 Turbine 7232234 Copper Reducer Bushing a not included 1 x 3 4 2 req 7248722 Wire Harness Sensor e included in parts bag on page 6 2 0900060 O ring not illustrated 7081201 Retainer Nozzle amp Venturi A included with softener 7195482 Seal Nozzle amp Venturi 7171145 Valve Body 7170319 O ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req 7081104 Nozzle amp Venturi Housing 1202600 Nut Ferrule 7095030
22. LECTRONICS 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 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 SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This warranty ap plies 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 ELLLELLLLLLLEL ba PEE If you want your water softener professionally installed talk to your Sears Salesman He will arrange for a prompt quality installation by Sears Authorized Installers SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY Allinstallation labor arranged by Sears shall be per formed in a neat workmanlike manner in accor dance with generally accepted trade practices Fur ther all installations shall comply with all local laws codes regulations and ordinances Custom ers shall also be protected during installation by in surance relating to Property Damage Workman s Compensation and
23. NESS The grains per gallon gpg pam hardness of your water supply is on your water analysis report Be sure to enter water test re sults on page A for future refer ence 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 a2 setting the softener begins re generation see pages 2 4 and 2 5 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 Automatic Bypass page 2 6 If a different recharge time setting would be better for your househ
24. ON 5 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 me ter The computer monitors elec f tronic components and circuits for correct operation If a mal function occurs an error code appears in the faceplate display TSG 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The chart below shows the error codes that could appear and the possible defects for each code While an error code appears in the display all face plate buttons are inoperable except the SELECT but ton SELECT remains operational so the service per son can make the MANUAL INITIATED ELEC TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS below to further isolate the defect and check the water meter POSSIBLE DEFECT OO a nel CODE MOST LIKELY LESS LIKELY Errt Err3 motor inoperative wiring harness or connection to switch position switch valve defect causing Err4 high torque Err5 faceplate timer PWA PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE 1 Unplug transformer from outlet 2 Correct defect 3 Plug in transformer 4 Wait for 8 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 w
25. OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NOS UltraSoft 425 625 388460 03_ UltraSoft 480 625 388480 03 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 M F 7 am 8 pm CST For repair or replacement parts call this toll free num ber 1 800 366 7278 See back cover for other Sears service numbers www KenmoreWater com SAVE THIS MANUAL Kenmore UltraSoft Water Softeners with High Performance Valve Warranty Start Up Setting Timer How It Works Care Of GiB a o Specifications ome Systems Tested and Certified by NSF International Repair Parts against NSF ANSI Standard 44 for softener performance Use the plastic bag and tie provided to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference S AW L Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Road Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U S A 7276555 Rev C 8 24 05 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 THREE YEAR E
26. Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION REGENERATION FILL Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is needed to clean the hardness minerals from the resin beads To make the brine water flows into the salt storage area during the fill stage as shown in FIG 6 Fill cycle length depends on how much soft water making capacity you have used since the last regeneration As you use more water fill time increases so more brine is made The greater amount of brine cleans more hardness minerals from the resin bed Water Flow Through the Softener in Fill soft water hard water salt storage tank ry brine valve fill water 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 softener 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 2 5 BRINE RINSE After all of the brine is moved into the resin tank the brine valve closes
27. STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL To be sure you have done all the steps to install the FIG 1 softener read the following list Refer to the Installa tion Manual part no 7258997 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 1 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 eed stop or reduce water flow See page 3 5 in the installation manual Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual unless otherwise noted 3 valve ii tfar Is the transformer plugged into an inside al E ways live grounded 120V 60Hz electrical out F let See pages 3 8 and 3 9 in the installation manual and the wiring schematic on page 5 1 of this manual Bypass Valve s Besure to restart the water heater See page3 9 California Efficiency Requirement Your Kenmore Water Softener has a High Effi ciency feature with an ON or OFF setting This softener setting is shipped in the OFF position which utilizes the maximum rated ca pacity while most often ac
28. 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 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 2 Close the shut off valve on the house main wa ter pipe near the water meter or pressure tank Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener Refer to FIG 14 on page 4 1 Move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass Close the inlet and outlet valve in a 3 valve bypass system and open the bypass valve If you want water in the house pipes again reopen the shut off valve on the main water pipe 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
29. 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 al ways adjusts this pattern to your water using hab its 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 re moved 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 When the regeneration begins RECHARGE or RE CHARGE 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 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER A SALT ADDING SALT TO STORAGE TANK SALT BRIDGE WHEN TO ADD SALT The Salt Monitor System see page 2 1 will turn the low salt light on to warn you when to refill with add salt Check for a low salt light a few weeks after you install the softener and every week after that Add salt at about the 2 salt monitor level At this level the RELELE LULL a ad ded aaa od 333
30. ater 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 5 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line J ba AEEE ELA ab a ob bod i ok oof al ob FEREPESEREAE SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING sensor housing support to shaft VALVE POSITION INDICATORS Depending on the valve position the following indicators show in the display INDICATOR VALVE POSITION SOV nie ca ce eee service FI Soe RiP Ra Bes i a fill BiN merai gerin aaan brining brine rinse Bkwash oo cs backwash PROSE erinan ace onsite aoe ace fast rinse When the valve is 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 1 OTHER INFORMATION While in this diagnostic screen the followi
31. d about their drinking water should consider a Kenmore Drinking Water System that will remove or reduce in excess of 90 of the sodium and other drinking water contami nants 1 6 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES P 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 a ol dl d d a4 ad a4 dl d d 31 Ej A P RECHARGE NOW Press the RECHARGE button fase 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 Fillis 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 P RECHARGE TONIGHT
32. dity 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 sos auon aah w0 mu ea 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 and you drank 3 quarts of softened water you would consume 335 milligrams of so dium That is equivalent to eating 2 1 2 slices of white bread Persons who are concerne
33. e storage tank i Pa Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water supplies the water softener may need periodic disinfecting 1 5 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line E ADDING SALT TO THE STORAGE TANK 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 You must keep salt in the tank but because the wa ter softener is very efficient it is not necessary to keep it full In humid areas it is best to fill the stor age 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 Use 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 adding salt be sure the brinewell cover is in place on the top of the brinewell It is recommended to set the salt monitor system although it is not re quired for proper operation 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 KCI 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 using KCI should not be placed in areas with temperature fluctuations and high hu mi
34. earing wave washer wear strip J rotor rotor seal drain seal nozzie amp venturi seal turbine support turbine assembly service page 3 2 5 5 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Bibb EE LELEEE ELAS oh Bob Sok bok dob KEKEE EREPEPEREPEPEREPEE SERVICE TECH INFORMATION SECTION 5 C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE from Valve Inlet hard water top distributor To Valve Outlet soft water resin tank position switch resin l bed resin fl l bed tc Yb bottom distributor 7 l Hard water enters the valve inlet port Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor into the resin tank Hard water is softened as it passes through the resin bed then enters the bottom distributor Soft water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet to the house soft water pipes FILL CYCLE position switch valve cam venturi SY i rotor amp disc 4 i gt Bee k from Valve Inlet f ll hard water p A L fill water pi tt soft top distributor To Valve Outlet f l i N resintank soft water 7 U fi position t resin switch bed i j resin i bed m AN YAP bottom distributor 7 A To begin a regeneration the electronic timer energizes the circuit to the valve motor T
35. g Grains Pound of Salt Minimum Salt Dose 5010 2 5 Rated Service Flow Rate gpm 9 0 Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow Rate psi 9 Max Drain Flow Rate gpm to Drain During Regeneration Cycle 2 3 This system conforms to NSF ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data The efficiency rating is only valid at the minimum stated salt dose These softeners were efficiency rated ac cording to NSF ANSI Standard 44 4 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING SCHEMATIC BACK OF TIMER PWA MOTOR TANK LIGHT ad ol dl d d a4 Ej 31 Ei d d 31 Ei A 24VAC A K Transrormer 9 o i valve motor Turbine OUT aa Position Sensor Switch FACEPLATE SALT MONITORING SYSTEM K Lowsatt SALT LEVEL ADJUST g LIGHT ADJUST SAN EA LIGHT Ri AVG DAILY GALLONS 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 es 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
36. ge 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 Ifthe wrong kind of salt made the bridge take it out Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only 3 1 push tool into salt Salt Bridge pencil mark broom handle lt salt water level Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER B KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN NOZZLE amp VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi FIG 11 is a must for the softener to work right This small unit moves brine from the salt storage tank to the resin tank during re generation If it becomes plugged with sand silt dirt etc the softener will not work and you will get hard water To get to the nozzle and venturi remove the softener top cover Be sure the softener is in service cycle no water pressure at nozzle and venturi 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 on
37. he valve motor rotates the rotor and disc and the valve cam until the position switch drops to open the motor circuit and position the valve in FILL As the rotor and disc rotates the port opens for SOFT water fill through the venturi Fill flow continues to the brine valve and into the salt storage tank Soft water is still available to the house lines 5 6 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line eee SERVICE TECH INFORMATION C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES venturi H uin y zeola ZTA an a drain nozzle Fons LLA N from Valve Inlet brine from salt f hard water storage tank i 4 WARS bypass hard i fay ed water i position WA to valve outlet switch f con Sey t tete 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 plu i A f a Timer switch action again all
38. hieving maximum salt efficiencies When installing this unit in the State of California you MUST turn this setting to the ON position which may initiate more frequent recharges however it will operate at 4000 grains per pound of salt or higher If you wish to turn the Salt Efficiency feature ON icon will show in display follow the instructions in the Faceplate Timer Features Sec tion 2 of this manual NOTE Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber For installation use plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line WATER SOFTENER START UP C PROGRAM THE TIMER salt level adjust display SALT MONITORING SYSTEM LOW SALT SALT LEVEL ADJUST Kenmore SMT Customer Assistance UP RECHARGE button button PRESS FOR TONIGHT RECHARGE _ HOLD FOR IMMEDIATE SELECT 1 SELECT 2 FLOW RATE AVG DAILY GALLONS 1 800 426 9345 KenmoreWater com signal light adjust tank light When the transformer is plugged in the model code HF36 and a test number example J1 0 show in the face plate display for 4 seconds Then 12 00 AM and PRESENT TIME begin to flash 1 WoL PRESENT TIME Notes If shows in the display press the UP A or DOWN V button until HF36 shows Then press the SELECT 1 button to set and change to the flashing PRESENT TIME display
39. ill 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 VALVE IN SERVICE regeneration POSITION water meter turbine count position switch indicator open valve position indicator 0420 TIME REMAINING minutes of fill cycle remaining VALVE INA RECHARGE POSITION FILL IN THIS EXAMPLE water meter turbine count position switch indicator open valve position indicator Fill and Brine flashing minutes of brining time begins to count down when valve reaches brining position VALVE ROTATING FROM 1 RECHARGE POSITION TO ANOTHER FROM FILL TO BRINING IN THIS EXAMPLE mn IUU TIME REMAINING FLOW RATE position switch indicator closed water meter turbine count 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 one position to another the indicator will show the switch closed A defect is probable if indications 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 not in use open a nearby soft w
40. lashes 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 22 83 liters BRINE RINSE 15 57 liters BACKWASH flow to drain 5 9 7 6 liters FAST RINSE 2 0 7 6 liters After observing fill press the RECHARGE but ton 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 draw Again press RECHARGE 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 dis tributor backwash flow plug or drain hose a Press RECHARGE to move the
41. ly Do not overtighten which may break the cap or housing IRON FROM RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals cal cium and magnesium out of the water Also it can control some clear water iron See maximum al lowed in the specifications on page 4 1 With clear water iron water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass After 15 to 30 minutes the water be gins to cloud or turn rust colored A water softener WILL NOT remove any iron which makes the water cloudy or rusty as it comes from the faucet called red water iron To take red water iron out of water Cleaning Nozzle amp Venturi a H O ring Seal he Screen Support toh S ec N 1 Nozzle amp Venturi N Gasket IMPORTANT Be sure aN Ceg holes in the gasket are cen Sa Flow Plug Screen tered directly over the small e holes in the nozzle amp venturi gq housing waa Se Flow Plug VY HVDC NEA Nozzle amp Venturi Housing install 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 or over the maximum of clear water iron an iron fil 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
42. ng 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 RECHARGE 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 5 3 RF Press and hold the SELECT button for 3 seconds until LHF36 shows This code identifies the softener nominal capacity size If the wrong number shows the softener will operate on incorrect programming Do the follow ing as needed HF36 does show Press the SELECT 1 button to re turn the present time display To change HF number Press the UP or DOWN button until HF36 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 ad
43. ng time of day until you reset the timer to the correct time of day B 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 9345 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 2 P KENMORE S ULTRA CLEANSING FEATURE UltraS oft 480 only The ultra cleansing feature keeps larger particles of sediment from entering the home s plumbing sys tem As water passes through the softener the larg er sediment particles are collected in the integrated basket and then rinsed to the drain before each re generation The ultra cleansing feature provides added protection for water using appliances by re ducing the chance of larger particles entering the various product s valves and screens An extra backwash will be pre programmed into the electronics by the factory see Clean Feature in Section 2 Faceplate Timer Features in this manu al This extra backwash will help keep the ultra cleansing feature screen clean Important The ultra cleansing feature is not in tended to replace pretreatment filtration For prob lem water applications additional sediment filtra tion is recommended Sears offers a full line of dedicated sediment filtra tion products including the Whole Home Filter and
44. ning of the resin bed before it is regenerated with the salt brine To conserve wa ter set this feature OFF if your water supply does not contain iron or sediments Default for UltraSoft 425 is OFF default for UltraSoft 480 is ON 3 Press SELECT 1 again and the CLEAN TIME dis play shows N 6 5 4 3 2 t default minutes example time set to 3 minutes _JCLEAN 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 this cycle time use the UP button to increase the time or the DOWN button to shorten the time Ifno change is desired continue below 4 Press SELECT 1 to show the 12 HOUR display Continue with next step if no change is desired 112 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 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 LI 1 pay RECHARGE RECHARGE example set to 4 days maxi mum between regenerations INGE AGN P TSI 8 7 6 5 4
45. old 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 4 SET SALT TYPE sodium chloride or potas sium chloride see page 1 6 M Press the SELECT 1 button to display nACI the default setting If you want to use potassium ass chloride KCI instead of stan dard sodium chloride NaCl water softener salt be sure to set KCl in the display using the UP Li button The KCI setting adjusts rai regeneration cycle times to com pensate for the variable dissolv ing rate of potassium chloride Refer to page 1 6 for informa tion on various salts E Press the SELECT button once again to com plete initial programming and the current time of day will show in display IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING THE TIMER CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 www KenmoreWater com 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 WATER SOFTENER START UP D SANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water soft ener clean and sanitary Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form o
46. ows the motor to turn t the rotor amp disc to place the valve in BACKWASH 7N stopping water flow to the nozzle Water is routed eT N dain down and out the bottom distributor up through the J mail A y bed and out the top distributor to the drain The fast z it y flow controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting pirass har f flushes dirt sediments iron deposits remaining brine water l and hardness to the drain to valve out i i let f L J im Bee i l position switch 5 7 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line cesses SERVICE TECH INFORMATION C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE soft water to valve outlet position switch During FAST RINSE the rotor amp discis positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor and exits through the bottom distributor to the drain The electronic timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service As the valve rotates the position switch 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 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOs 625 388460 03 amp 625 388480 03
47. r grow However during shipping storage installing and operating bacteria could get into the softener For salt hole cover 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 Note Be certain the bypass valve is pulled out to service position brinewell cover remove and add Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail to fill the apon ts salt storage tank with up to 3 gallons of water approximately 3 inches brinewell 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 eer water 4 Open the bypass valve and press the RE about 3 gallons CHARGE 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 Sea 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 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 th
48. rage Tank Salt Bridge 3 1 B Keeping The Water Softener Clean 3 2 C Protect The Water Softener From Freezing 3 3 D Checklist Not Getting Soft Water 3 4 G SECTION 4 ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER eA Dimensions Specifications 4 1 4 2 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A Troubleshooting 5 1 to 5 4 B Rotary Valve Service 5 5 C Water Flow Through The Softener Valve 5 6 to 5 8 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER A Water Softener Complete 6 1 6 2 B Brine Valve Assembly 6 3 6 4 G Valve Assembly 6 5 6 6 zO A0OMwo E E E E Ei a a ti E pa E k Ei prartana era KEeececee EEELLLLLLLI oe EEL ELLE REEL ELL ELE LE LLL RELELELULLELL Py 13 pi E 7 3 7 3 4 El J 3 ELLLELLLLLI KE LELELepe ase fa Et WATER SOFTENER START UP A SAFETY GUIDES A Read all steps guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water softener Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water softener A Your water softener will remove hardness
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50. 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 EF To return the softener to service press RE CHARGE BRINE VALVE FLOAT SETTING float stop float ria 5 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 5 SEPERNEES ERS Soko Bob Sok bod Bob a FEREPESEREPES 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 3 VALVE BYPASS Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve e SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS Slide the bypass valve stem to bypass position Loosen 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
51. vance 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 AAO FATA MOTI HOIH Ar position markers valve in service Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 5 BE LELEEE ELA oka obbod tok dob al SEPEEEREPEE SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 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 controller 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 RECHARGE button and hold in for 3 seconds RECHARGE and Fill begin to flash or clean backwash begins if set as the softener en ters 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 f
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