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Kenmore ULTRASOFT 250 625.38826 User's Manual

1. 20 125 Minimum Max water temperature F 40 120 Maximum water hardness gpg 100 Maximum clear water iron ppm SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER Type of salt needed nugget or pellet Alternate type of salt pure evaporated compacted water softener salt Salt storage capacity Ibs 4 1 l Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Zu SECTION 4 EEE KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS Pressure Drop PSI vs Flow Rate GPM UltraSoft 250 8 8 gpm P UltraSoft 275 i 9 0 gpm i 14 psi 1 1 I Pressure Drop PSI 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Flow Rate GPM OTHER SPECIFICATIONS UltraSoft 250 UltraSoft 275 Type of ion exchange material resin high capacity high capacity Amount of resin cu ft 0 96 1 07 approximately 124 minutes 6 4 salt Total regeneration time D approximately 124 minutes Q 5 8 salt dose dose Efficiency Rating 5060 2 9 ibsalt 5060 3 2 lb salt Max Drain Flow Rate gpm 3 2 0 gpm gallons per minute gpg grains per gallon psi pounds per
2. 2 4 to 2 6 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER A Salt Refilling Storage 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 T A B L E O F C O N T E N 44432244442444 444 244442242342 SECTION 4 ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A Dimensions Specifications 4 1 4 2 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A Troubleshooting 5 1 to 5 4 B Rotary Valve Service 5 5 C Water Flow Through The Softener Valve 5 6 to 5 8 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER A Water Softener Complete 6 1 6 2 B Brine Valve Assembly 6 3 6 4 C Valve Assembly 6 5 6 6 3424244242 ddd EEEE EERRD 4 434442 Ad dd Nn 243424443443233 4424 3 343342 v S E C T O N LLL CLL ee ee ae see ie pier re WAT FTE 44d AR aa aaa P 224444 ta 234343423444444 ER S R S AR U 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 wil
3. SR33 shows for UltraSoft 275 5 3 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 SR29 or SR33 does show Press the SELECT but ton to return to the present time display To change SR number Press the UP or DOWN button until the correct SR code shows Then press the SELECT button and reset the timer page 1 3 TIMER PWA REPLACEMENT Be sure the valveisinservice position when replacing the timer PWA observe valve cycle indicator If after installing and programming the re placement timer PWA the valve is not in ser vice position do the following to assure correct cycle orientation or timing between the face plate and valve Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures page 5 4 With the RECHARGE NOW button advance through the recharge cycles until the valve stops in service position and RE CHARGE no longer flashes in the display NOTE The valve motor may automatically drive through several valve positions while searching for service If an error code occurs unplug the transformer then plug in again position markers vaive in service Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line A4a242444443J4244432444424443 1234442344 ddd ddd dd dt Add dd dd td dS 12424422432323224424432442324 244 2 444444 4 444334232 4 242 Tt442322222232232322223444222 SERVICE TECH IN
4. 57 liters BACKWASH ab 2 0 7 6 liters FAST RINSE 2 0 7 6 liters 8 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 5 4 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 See page 3 2 hozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket See page 3 2 restricted drain check drain fitting and hose defective nozzle and venturi seal See page 3 2 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 ON OFF HOLD to move the soft ener into backwash Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose a An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top dis tributor backwash flow plug or drain hose Press ON OFF HOLD to move the softener into fast rinse Again look for a fast drain flow Allow the softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test To return the softener to service press ON OFF HOLD BRINE VALVE FLOAT SETTING Problems Questions Call 1 8
5. i 1 position 1 switch 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 rT Tow plug Timer switch action again allows the motor to turn n EMT the rotor amp disc to place the valve in BACKWASH eee stopping water flow to the nozzle Water is routed ETAT a down and out the bottom distributor up through the ui drain bed and out the top distributor to the drain The fast flow controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting flushes dirt sediments iron deposits remaining brine and hardness to the drain Pd U nt N ro a UA 5 7 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ad sd ddd ddd dd ddA ld ddd dd ddd da aad dad ddd dd dada dd Asa N 5 Ladd dd ddd dA 44 ddd dA dd dd ddI 14444434 dA C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE o soft water to valve outlet t position switch During FAST RINSE the rotor amp disc is positioned so water flow enters
6. continuous soft water as in example below Raw Water Hardenss Softener setting when grains per gallon using KCl 58P8 7 SP 10 gpg 13gpg 15gpg 19 gpg 20 gpg pas 25 gpg 25 Pg 32 gpg 30 gpg 38 gpg 35 gpg 44 gpg 40 gpg 50 gpg 1 6 WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRON REMOVING 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 con tent It is recommended to use Sears Resin Bed Clean er 42 34426 for periodic treatments to keep your resin bed clean This is available at your local Sears store Q sayt SRM AOS HE 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 so dium intake For example if your water supply is 15 grains hard you would have to drink 3 quarts of soft ened water to consume 335 milligrams of sodium Thatis equivalent to eating 2 1 2 slices of white bread Persons who are concerned about their drinking water should consider a Kenmore Drinking Water System that will remove or reduce in excess of 90 of the so dium and other drinking water contaminants Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ius SECTION 2 3382323 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FE
7. e 2207800 Plastic Installation Adaptor 1 Male Thread 2 req Washer 2 req e installation Tube 2 req e Installation Nut 2 req e Rotor Seal O Ring 3 8 x 9 16 Plug Drain Seal Spring Turbine Support and Shaft Turbine Valve Body Seal Nozzle amp Venturi Retainer Nozzle amp Venturi O Ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req Nozzle amp Venturi Housing Nut Ferrule 7170335 0507615 0507369 7134224 7170204 7092642 7129889 2204101 7117858 7082053 7081764 7081201 7170319 7081104 1202600 BYPASS INSTALLATION VALVE NO PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER Retainer Ring 0502206 7129863 Bypass Body 7105013 O Ring 13 16 x 1 4 req 7130911 Stem 7170288 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req Bypass Valve Complete e 7129871 6 6 KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7095030 Cone Screen 1148800 Flow Plug 3 gpm 7187772 Nozzle amp Venturi Gasket Kit UltraSoft 250 Gasket UltraSoft 250 only Nozzle amp Venturi Gasket Kit UltraSoft 275 Gasket UltraSoft 275 only Flow Plug 1 gpm UltraSoft 250 Flow Plug 15 gpm UltraSoft 275 Screen Screen Support O Ring 1 1 8 x 1 3 8 Cap Sensor Housing O Ring Valve Cover Screw 10 14 x 2 5 req Expansion Pin Switch Spacer Screw 4 24 x 1 1 8 flat head Nozzle amp Venturi Asm UltraS
8. 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 Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Taste And Or Odor 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 4423 344342334444 34424444444424442434444 444444434 ibd ded ed dtd dd dd ed 4444234444442 43342342343234424442442424 J de 14444 dtodd ddd Pa dt dd dd dt dad td ddd td aaa 44444322342443243442423242423444442433424444222292444223 d4d 4d 434142 23354184 WATER SOFTENER START UP PAGE NO A Safety Guides 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 Fill The Storage Tank With Salt 14 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A Faceplate Timer Features 2 1 to 2 3 B Soft Water Service and Regeneration
9. assembly hours The softener resumes normal operation See page pe APY MH but regenerations occur at the wrong time Is the brine valve float set right See page 5 4 If an error code Example Err3 shows in the Press the SELECT button two times to display faceplate display go to AUTOMATIC ELEC the hardness setting Be sure it is the correct set TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS page 5 2 ting for the household s water supply Make a m hardness test of the raw water and compare with Plumbing bypass valve s must be fully in ser the hardness setting Also test a soft water sam vice position ple to verify if a problem exists Press the SE EY The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the LECTbutton twice more to return to present time in the display softener inlet and outlet respectively j d If you do not find the problem after making initial Is the transformer plugged into a live checks do the MANUAL INITIATED ELEC grounded wall outlet and the power cable fas TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS and the MANUAL AD tened securely to the controller VANCE REGENERATION CHECK 5 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 43234422244434424432 444 1444444244244 442223224244 add ddd EEan t1d4d4444444J42323323222 Aad dd Add add 244244344243242244 da 24413434 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The faceplate timer PWA computer has a self diagnostic function for th
10. information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire Product Type about an icing Pob RES Model Number Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday Part Number 1 800 827 6655 SEARS www KenmoreWater com REPAIR SERVICES America s Repair Specialists Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A
11. the resin tank through the top distributor and exits through the bottom distributor to the drain The electronic timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service As the valve rotates the position switch lever drops to open the circuit The valve remains positioned in service until the electronic timer initiates the next regeneration 5 8 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line A443 44442242444 4 Aq Add a Aa dt tat dd ddd td L LLG 422 add Ada khi Lion 44 a4 4a Liu 223 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388260 and 625 388270 J Rating Decal Location 4 4 at 4 3 E 2 I 4 EI EI 4 dd 44 44 ob Pp Pp P at 442 ERI LLLLLLLLLLLLL 6 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 8 SECTION 6 255 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Ler Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388260 and 625 388270 A WATER SOFTENER COMPLETE DESCRIPTION Cover Lock req d for ship only Rim Insert req d for shipping only Cover main Salt Hole Cover Transformer 24V 10VA Timer Repl PWA UltraSoft 250 Timer Repl PWA UltraSoft 275 Faceplate order following decal Faceplate Decal UltraSoft 250 Faceplate Decal UltraSoft 275 Rim Brinewell Cover Wing Nut 1 4 Brinewell Decat Sait Level Salt Storage Tank Plastic Screw 1 4 x 5 8 Tube Clamp Tube Adaptor e Gro
12. the display twice each second W Press the SELECT button once again to com plete initial programming and RECHARGE TO NIGHT shows in the display IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING THE TIMER CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 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 24242424423 ddd td td dd ddd 9 dt 2424 4 4 J dod td 444434444444 Add ddd ddd tot ditt tt ddd dtd dd ddd Add Add dtd Ad ot Low toi tet ban Leu L 2 WATER SOFTENER START UP D SANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water soft FIG 3 ener clean and sanitary Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow However during shipping storage installing and operating bacteria could get into the softener For this reason sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing salt hole cover IM 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 about 3 4 oz Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail to fill the bleach salt storage tank with up to 3 gallons of water Remove the brinewell cover FIG 3 and pour brinewell about 3 4 ou
13. the present time dis play p gt WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER If soft water is in use the water flow bars continually scroll across the display The bars scroll slowly when water flow is slow and move faster as water flow increases The flow bars do not show when all faucets and water using appliances are off Flow bars scroll when Soft water is in use Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line dJda4a4444432344 st SECTION 2 233333323334 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS p gt RECHARGE TIME REMAINING and VALVE POSITION INDICATORS One of the valve position indi ee fenes cators Serv Fill Brine indicators ak R Bkwsh Rinse is displayed while the softener is recharg ing See Note on page 2 1 if the CLEAN feature is ON RECHARGE flashes in the display and beginning with Brine the minutes of recharge remaining before return to service appears in place of the present time When the valve is mov ing from one cycle to another both position indica tors are flashing P PROGRAM MEMORY If electrical power to the softener goes off the time display is blank but the face plate timer keeps the 2 3 correct time for about 12 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 un less a change is desired Even if the timer is incorrect after a long power outage the
14. 00 426 9345 Kenmore Water Lin SPP eS SPP Peer Pere reer ren Md daldd ddd ddd ddd ddd 4443232243432 4344423444444 Wd ddd dd Ad td od Sd ded oD A4 Aaa 4424234434424234343323244 4 J444444242924222224 tad 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 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 ASSEMBLY Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper posi tion Lubricate ALL o rings and seals with FDA ap proved silicone grease To install the rotor seal first place the seal into the valve groove rounded side down see cross section Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal s crossin
15. ATURES P gt EXTRA RECHARGE Sometimes a manually started regeneration recharge may be 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 242444424244224234424 4 dt td SSAA Sd dd 2444 Cerrar rar ry 44 4 44 4 4 3333333133 4 4422422244 242422222444 CREE SEES PEE arp ep RET pr pr 44424423 242 243 122 p RECHARGE NOW Press the ON OFF HOLD but ton and hold until RECHARGE Serv and Fill begin to flash in the display Upon reaching fill the first cycle of regeneration the flash ing Serv goes off and Fill is on steady RECHARGE continues to flash This regeneration will last for about 2 hours After the 2 hours you will have soft water again Note If the CLEAN feature is set to ON a cleaning back wash CLEAN and Bkwsh or Rinse flashes in the dis play along with the minutes of the clean cycle re maining precedes the recharge P RECHARGE TONIGHT T Og a d e 1 RECHARGE TONIGH 3 e Li Press and release do not hold the ON OFF HOLD button RE maa CHARGE TONIGHT flashes in the display and the softener begins regeneration at the nex
16. DESCRIPTION 7168647 0513860 7097202 0516947 7093216 7092278 7170288 0516211 0516924 7116713 7092252 7080653 7131365 7094979 7092294 7176161 7095470 7113016 7171349 7248706 Ceramic Weight Float Stop Float includes Key No 33 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 43 44 amp 45 Cone Screen Grounding Kit 2 e e included in parts bag see page 6 2 6 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line FESTEDE 44444 A344 4 SECTION 6 344444223 444424224 44443444 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388260 and 625 388270 C VALVE ASSEMBLY KEY PART T DESCRIPTION 7224087 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 req 7250622 Motor incl 2 ea of Key No 51 7231385 Motor Plate 0900857 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 2 req 0503288 Bearing 7113927 Cam and Gear 7142942 Clip Drain 0900431 Tubing Clamp e 7024160 Drain Hose Adaptor 7170327 O Ring 5 8 x 13 16 0501228 Flow Plug 1 8 UltraSoft 250 7092618 Flow Plug 2 0 UltraSoft 275 7170238 O Ring 7 16 x 5 8 7170212 O Ring 3 4 x 15 16 7082087 Wave Washer 7199232 Rotor amp Disc 7170246 O Ring 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 7116713 Clip 2 req
17. ECHARGE HOLD iE NOW indicator light Seer Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Bane 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 and 12 24 HOUR CLOCK 1 Tosetany ofthefollowing options pressandhold SELECT for3 seconds until 000 shows in the display Then press once until the SALT EFFICIENCY dis play shows Use the UP Down buttons to change the ON OFF displays DFF On amp EISALT EFFICIENCY When this feature is ON the unit willoperate at salt efficiencies of 4000 grains of hardness per pound of salt or higher which will reduce the softeners salt usage May recharge more often using smaller salt dosage and less water 2 Press SELECT again to show the CLEAN display CLEAN This feature is beneficial on water sup plies containing iron and or high amounts of sedi ments sand silt dirt etc When set to ON a back wash and fast rinse cycle will occur first preceeding the normal regeneration sequence see page 2 4 This provides extra cleaning of the resin bed before it is regenerated with the salt brine To conserve wa ter if your water supply does not contain iron or sediments be sure this feature is set to OFF 3 Press SELECT again until the CLEAN TIME dis play shows e example time set to 3 minutes CLEAN f
18. FORMATION 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 ON OFF HOLD button and hold in for 3 seconds RECHARGE and Fill begin to flash or clean backwash begins if set as the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration When FILL is on steady remove the brinewell cover and using a flashlight observe fill water entering the tank Note If the CLEAN feature is set to ON a cleaning back wash CLEAN and Bkwsh or Rinse flashes in the dis play along with the minutes of the clean cycle re maining precedes the recharge a If water does not enter the tank look for an ob structed nozzle venturi fill flow plug brine tubing or brine valve riser pipe UltraSoft 250 CYCLE FLOW RATES GALLONS PER MIN FILL flow to salt storage tank 0 3 1 1 liters BRINING 15 16 61 liters BRINE RINSE flow 11 45 liters BACKWASH ain 1 8 6 8 liters FAST RINSE 1 8 6 8 liters UltraSoft 275 CYCLE FLOW RATES GALLONS PER MIN FILL flow to salt storage tank 0 3 1 1 liters BRINING 21 79 liters BRINE RINSE flow 15
19. OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NOS UltraSoft 250 625 388260 UltraSoft 275 625 388270 Caution Read and Follow Operating Instructions Kenmore Before First Use of Water Softeners This Product with Deluxe Valve If you have questions when id Warranty installing operating or main taining oU softener and Start Up Setting Timer when setting the timer cal this toll free number How It Works Care Of 1 800 426 9345 Specifications www KenmoreWater com Repair Parts SAVE THIS MANUAL Use the plastic bag and tie provided to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Road Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U S A 7259024 Rev A 4 3 03 ddd ddd a dd dtd Erea 422 4344 243 222 42 2 3 2 344 44 1322443444414 714 24 4 343 3 44 1242 444 344 233232044442 4 42 444 Rib bik beh be beirte LLL Lii e Se itu Cee LLL id LLL Lei hkkh bhele LLL one Lie cuu Ett Lee LLL LLL ene iti wii 4424223244 34542 2432 34 4 4 44444 3444443424434 44 444442342444224222334143 34422442334 f44433424424444 24 42 422 321 34 123 234 Jd 1A dd 44442 3 424544224244224444442 Mei 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 workmansh
20. amaged nozzle amp Take apart and clean or replace damaged venturi parts see page 3 2 Valve drain hose plugged The drain hose must not have kinks sharp bends or be raised too high above the softener see page 16 in your installation manual Press and release the SELECT button until HARDNESS shows in the display Read the hardness number in the display and be sure the same grains per gallon number is shown on your water analysis report See page 1 4 to reset Press and release the SELECT button until the present time shows in the display Using hot water when softener is Avoid using hot water during this time because regenerating the water heater refills with hard water see Autornatic 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 Restricted drain line Check for kinks bends or obstructions see page 16 in your installation manual Plugged or dirty nozzie amp venturi Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts see page 3 2 Valve rotor disc amp seals Check for scratches or grooves replace if needed 3 4 Transformer unplugged at the wall outlet or power cable leads loose from the electronic board fuse blown circuit breaker popped or circuit switched off Manual bypass valve s in bypass position Water hard some
21. e electrical system except for input power and water meter The computer monitors electronic components and circuits for correct opera tion If a malfunction occurs an error code appears in the face plate display trr 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 platebuttons areinoperable 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 MOST LIKELY ag LESS LIKELY Err1 Err3 Err4 high torque faceplate timer PWA motor inoperative wiring harness or connection to switch position switch valve defect causing PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE 1 Unplug transformer from outlet 2 Correct defect 3 Plug in transformer 4 Wait for 6 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTICS To enter diagnostics press the SELECT button and hold for three seconds You will see the following display showing valve cycle position position switch status open or closed and turbine operation turbine count water flowing valve position indicator position switch indicator open turbine count no
22. eature minutes If you are using this fea ture the length of the extra backwash cycle auto matically sets to 7 9minutes on UltraSoft 250 min utes 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 If no change is desired continue below 2 2 4 Press SELECT again to show the following RE CHARGE display Uu 2 RECHARGE RECHARGE default display example set to 4 days maxi mum between regenerations E JMaximum days between regenerations The face plate timer automatically controls regeneration fre quency see page 2 5 This provides the greatest operating efficiency and under most conditions this feature will be left in its default mode However you can modify this feature if you want to force a regeneration every set number of days For exam ple 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 typically shown above Setting is available from 1 to 15 days by using the UP and DOWN buttons 5 Press SELECT to show the 12 HOUR display 2312 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 set ting If military time displays are desired set to 24 hr by pressing the UP button eur TIME 6 Press SELECT to return to
23. es in the gasket are cen tered directly over the small holes in the nozzle amp venturi housing Flow Plug S HVDC V or Nozzle amp Venturi Housing Screen Instail with numbered side up concave side down Be sure the largest flow plug is located in the nozzle amp venturi housing ter or other equipment is needed Your local Sears store has trained people to help you with iron water problems If your water supply has clear water iron even though less than the maximum allowed regular resin bed cleaning is needed Your local Sears store has resin bed 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 resin bed cleaner bottle Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ddd dd ddd dd ddd date PoP PPP eee eee ee ee ddd did ddd ddd dd dd dtd dd ddd F dAA RII EAA ddd dd 443 dtd add dtd C PROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROM FREEZING If the softener is installed where it could freeze summer cabin lake home etc you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage To drain the softener Close the shut off valve on the house main wa ter pipe near the water meter or pressure tank Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener Refer to FIG 14 on page 4 1 Move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass Close the inlet and outle
24. fyou i I havea salt bridge Saltis loose on top butthe bridge m is under it The following is the best way to check for P a salt bridge pencil mark Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank Hold a broom handle or like tool up to the broom handle softener as shown in FIG 10 Make a pencil mark on salt the handle 1 or 2 below the top height of the rim Then carefully push it straight down into the salt Se Pa If a hard object is felt before the pencil mark gets to the top of the tank it s most likely a salt bridge Carefully push into the bridge in a few places to break it Do not try to break the salt bridge by pounding on the outside of the salt tank You may damage the tank If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge take it out Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only 3 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 4444244442442422 44 datda dIa dA Add AA d d 444234344423442234424 3 4442444234244442424434 I E 123 2132 1424224 3223 44 4444444444244 44 434 4 2 B KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN NOZZLE amp VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi FIG 11 is a must forthe 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 softene
25. g 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 Lowerthe coveronto the valve body and rotor shaft Then install the cover holding screws Before tight ening the screws install the valve cam and gear 5 5 Then turn the rotor clockwise only to service posi tion Tighten the screws using a criss cross pattern If a torque wrench is available torque to 30 40 inch pounds Do not over tighten 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 o ring seals __ e bac o ring wave washer a e rotor amp disc seal drain seal EE i rotor seal P ud EU see Nozzle assembly service page 3 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line A444 4442443222 2 Ald ddd ddd dd dad A244 4 dd ddd ddd a eih SECTION 5 fees SERVICE TECH INFORMATION C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE X from Valve Inlet hard water top distributor To Valve Outlet soft water resin tank position Switch p k M AS Hard water enters the valve inlet port Internal valve porting ro
26. ing 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 tron 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 Each press of the UP DOWN button changes the display by 1 between 1 and 25 Between 25 and the highest number the display changes 5 at a time 25 30 35 etc Holding the UP or DOWN but ton in changes the display twice each second SET RECHARGE REGENERATION TIME Wi Press the SELECT button to display 2 00 AM flashing and RECHARGE TIME c 00 At the 2 00 AM recharge time Roh setting the softener begins re E generation see pages 2 4 and 2 5 at 2 00 AM This is a good time in most households because water is not being used see Automatic Bypass page 2 6 If a differ ent recharge time setting would be better for your household do the following W 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
27. ip in this water softener FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS Forten years fromthe 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 war ranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state L A k t CLLLLLC LLLLLLLLLLL Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 uuu wuxveuveevo LLCLLLLLLLLCL LLLLLCLLCLLEL LLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLELLLLL 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 Public Liability FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved
28. l also help you to get all of the benefits from your water softener A Your water softener will remove hardness minerals and clear water iron from water up to the limits shown on page 4 1 it will not remove other types of iron acids tastes and odors etc It will not purify pol luted water or make it safe to drink A Protect the softener and piping from freezing Dam age from freezing voids the softener warranty See page 3 3 CAUTIONS PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER OR OTHER PROPERTY PERSONAL INJURY OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK LLLLLLLLLCLIUG A THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE ONLY THE TRANSFORMER IN CLUDED AND PLUG IT INTO A NOMINAL 120V 60 CYCLE HOUSEHOLD OUTLET THAT IS GROUNDED AND PROPERLY PROTECTED BY AN OVERCUR RENT DEVICE SUCH AS A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE IF TRANSFORMER IS REPLACED USE ONLY THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE CLASS Il 24 VOLT 10 VA TRANSFORMER A Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed Make re pairs 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 m crobiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Capacity to remove clear water iron was tested i
29. lems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 4444444444432344344 dd dtd dtd dd ddd st dat AA 424 2244 442433323 44442343 432344344 3444 322443442344 24342 4adal44432444433424 A SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK SALT BRIDGE WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT the tank is about 1 3 full Never let the softener use The Salt Monitor System see all the salt before refilling Without salt you will page 2 1 will turn the low salt soon have hard water After filling reset the Salt light on to warn you when to refill Monitor System page 2 1 with salt Check for a low salt lighta few weeks after you install Note the softener and every weekafter You will have a loss in softening capacity and may that Always refill at about the 2 get partly hard water if less than 10 inches salt mon salt monitor level At this level itor level 2 of salt is in the storage tank PLEASE SEE PAGE 1 6 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS BE SURE TO RESET THE SALT MONITOR PAGE 2 1 3 E 353 4 3 2323 3 343 SALT BRIDGE Sometimes a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the FIG 10 Salt Brid ge salt storage tank It is usually caused by high hu midity or the wrong kind of salt When the salt l bridges an empty space forms between the water a C and salt Then salt will not dissolve melt in the wa ie ter to make brine Without brine the resin bed does not regenerate and you will have hard water If the storage tankis full of salt itis hard totelli
30. mmet e Brine Valve Asm also see pages 6 3 6 4 Replacement Distributor Resin Resin Tank UltraSoft 250 incl Key No 19 Resin Tank UltraSoft 275 incl Key No 19 O Ring 2 3 4 x 3 Top Distributor O Ring 13 16 x 1 1 16 O Ring 2 7 8 x 3 1 4 Vapor Barrier Clamp Section 2 req Clamp Retainer 2 req O Ring Resin Bed Cleaner Parts Bag includes parts marked with a e pages 6 2 6 4 amp 6 6 order manuals separtately if needed Installation Manuai Owners Manual 7230020 7229998 7252373 7249532 7255737 7230038 7247417 7253133 7231571 7232080 7082150 7100819 7137913 7257307 7232250 0900431 1103200 9003500 7116488 7105047 0502272 7144952 7235478 7170270 7077870 7170254 7170296 7141001 7176292 7088033 7003847 3442699 7144821 7258997 7259024 not illustrated Aligns with top of brinewell e included in parts bag 6 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line te SECTION 6 3223833 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388260 and 625 388270 48 89 INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS 6 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Eig SECTION 6 3H REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388260 and 625 388270 B BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NUMBER
31. n the field by the manufacturer 1 1 i Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Add Eee SECTION 1 znzusissssss WATER SOFTENER START UP B CHECK LIST OF STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL To be sure you have done all the steps to install the softener read the following list Refer to the Installa FIG 1 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 Isthe 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 7 Isthe valve drain hose connected the right way and without sharp bends or kinks that could stop or reduce water flow See page 3 5 in the installation manual Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual unless otherwise noted Is the transformer plugged into an inside al ways live grounded 120V 60Hz electrical out let See pages 3 8 and 3 9 in the installation manual and the wiring schematic on page 5 1 of this manual Be sure to restart the water heater See page 3 9 NOTE Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber For installation use plumbing code 248 CMR of
32. nce or 1 to 2 tablespoons of com mon 5 25 unscented household bleach Clo rox Linco BoPeep White Sail Eagle etc in the softener brinewell Replace the brinewell cover 4 Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 3 dal ei 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 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 1 2 or 2 3 4 hours de pending on the salt type setting page 1 4 You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in the storage tank Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water supplies the water softener may need periodic disinfecting 1 5 f Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line eee ee SS ee er eS Sere eee Add442443422342432223432 A4dJ4d4344442444424234444242344 2424442342443 23343243344 44234444444444 2442344424224 343433444 4222443444 22 WATER SOFTENER START UP E FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT Brine salt dissolved in water is needed for each and every regeneration The water for making brine is me tered into the salt storage tank by the softener Howev er you must keep saltinthe tank butitis not necessary to keep it full In humid areas it is be
33. o the computer The com puter changes the pulses to a measure in gallons of water COMPUTER The computer is part of the faceplate timer circuit board It is programmed to know the softener s capacity how many grains of hardness minerals it will take out of the water before aregeneration is needed When starting the soften er page 1 4 you setit for the grains per gallon gpg hardness of the water To find a regeneration pattern best for your needs the computer uses 1 water usage from the meter 2 hardness setting 3 softener capacity and 4 time since the last regeneration The computer always adjusts this pattern to your water using habits It works toward providing you with soft water for the longest time and at the most efficient salt usage Softening capacity is used as hard water goes through the softener and hardness minerals are removed When the computer determines that only enough capacity remains to provide soft water up to the next regeneration starting time 2 00 AM or as otherwise set it will schedule a regeneration RECHARGE TONIGHT displays until the regeneration begins When the regeneration begins RECHARGE TONIGHT goes off and RECHARGE or RECHARGE TIME REMAINING flashes during the 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 Prob
34. oft 250 incl Key Nos 82 amp 84 91 Nozzle amp Venturi Asm UltraSoft 275 incl Key Nos 82 amp 84 91 Seal Kit incl Key Nos 62 63 66 72 73 amp 79 Drain Tubing 3 8 I D x 20 Flexible Connectors 3 4 Flexible Connectors 1 7190547 7114533 7204362 0521829 7084607 7146043 7167659 7170262 7199729 7248714 0900060 7085263 7074123 7077472 7030713 7117816 7070412 7187065 7253808 7129716 42 3433 42 34401 42 34403 not illustrated included in parts bag see page 6 2 NOT included with softener order as needed Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Semis Water Softeners MODEL NOS penny For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week UltraSoft 275 1 800 366 PART 625 388270 1 800 366 7278 For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week a na 1 800 4 REPAIR The model number of 1 800 473 7247 i your water softener is NEN nd a N found on the rating de cal This decal is on the rim under the salt cover For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week When requesting service 1 800 488 1222 or ordering parts always provide the following in formation For
35. r top cover Be sure the softener is in service cycle no water pressure at nozzle and venturi 1 Turn off the cap from the nozzle and venturi hous ing 2 Lift out the screen support and screen do not lose the large o ring seal 3 Then the nozzle and venturi Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean If needed use a small brush to remove iron or dirt Also check and clean the gasket flow plugs and screens Carefully replace all parts in the correct order Lu bricate the o ring seal with silicone grease or Vase line and place in position Install and tighten the cap by hand only Do not overtighten and break the cap or housing IRON FROM RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals cal cium and magnesium out of the water It can also control some clear water iron See maximum al lowed in the specifications on page 4 1 With clear water iron water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass After 15 to 30 minutes the water be gins to cloud or turn rust colored A water softener WILL NOT remove any iron which makes the water cloudy or rusty as it comes from the faucet called red water iron To take red water iron out of water or over the maximum of clear water iron an iron fil 3 2 FIG 11 Cleaning Nozzle amp Venturi O ring Seal X Screen Support e Screen Fiow Plug Nozzle amp Venturi RUN Gasket CT d ed IMPORTANT Be sure small hol
36. 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 x Softener in Fast Rinse soft water hard water ss ae DE ee sa sa an aan ae ae mr oo os ae EU Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Hee SECTION 2 zu3 33 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION AUTOMATIC BYPASS During thebrining 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 i er you should not use hot water if possible because the water heater will refill with hard water The soft ener as factory programmed regenerates from 2 00 AM to about 4 00 AM a time when not much water is used If you start your day prior to 4 AM you may need to change the recharge starting time Set the re charge time to 12 00 AM or 1 00 AM page 1 4 Then regeneration will start and end that much ear lier and your water heater will not refill with hard water if a hot faucet is opened 2 6 ELECTRONICS Two main parts of the softener s electronics are a WATER METER and P a COMPUTER WATER METER The water meter is in the soft ener valve outlet As water flows through the meter it sends electric pulses t
37. rinse cycles occur before the fill cycle FIG 5 Water Flow Through the Softener in Service soft water hard water OUT IN Salt storage tank salt not shown brine valve Me resin tank resin bed V55 95249243624524 22996 56u95 i wa an oe 2 4 REGENERATION FILL Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is needed to clean the hardness minerals from the resin beads To make the brine water flows into the salt storage area during the fill stage as shown in FIG 6 Fill cycle length depends on how much soft water making capacity you have used since the last regeneration As you use more water fill time increases so more brine is made The greater amount of brine cleans more hardness minerals from the resin bed Water Flow Through FIG 6 the Softener in Fill soft water hard water OUT IN salt storage tank ag brine valve Li ae os a SENSETRSARWESTS 212221 ass fill water Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line imme SECTION 2 3833222 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION BRINING During brining the brine is moved from the salt storage area into the resin tank Inside the resin tank brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin beads and they are discharged out the drain How much brine is needed to clean the resin depends on the amount of service water used between regen era
38. show in the display INDICATOR VALVE POSITION Cr service E vo RA e s fill BH bestes brining brine rinse BW 32 2 8 wie enne nii backwash Flies ere ideis rut Ar fast rinse Whenthe valveis rotating from onecycle toanother both indicators flash For example if the valve is in transition between fill and brining both Fill and Brine flash Upon reaching brining position Fill goes off and Brine is on steady The time display shows the minutes of the cycle remaining NOTE If the faceplate is left in a diagnostic display or a flashing display when setting times or hardness present time automatically returns if a button is not pressed within 4 minutes To return to the diagnositc display repeat step 2 OTHER INFORMATION While in this diagnostic screen the following informaton 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 fv to display the number of regenerations initiated by this faceplate since the SR code number was entered Press the ON OFF HOLD button to advance the valve to each position and observe the switch and position indicators to verify component op eration or to possibly isolate a defect Press and hold the SELECT button for 3 seconds until SR29 shows for UltraSoft 250
39. softener works as it should to keep your water soft However regenera tions may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the timer to the correct time of day page 1 3 P ERROR CODE An error code could appear in the face plate display if a prob lem occurs in the softener elec tronics Turn to page 5 2 under Troubleshooting to resolve the problem Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line suus SECTION 2 zu HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION SERVICE When the softener is giving you soft water it is called Service During service hard water comes from the house main water pipe into the softener Inside the softener resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny plastic resin beads FIG 5 As hard water passes through the bed each bead at tracts and holds the hardness minerals This is called ion exchanging Water without the hardness minerals soft water flows out of the softener and into the house soft water pipes After a period of time the resin beads hold all of the hardness miner als they can and cleaning with salt brine is needed This cleaning is called regeneration or recharge Re generation is started at 2 00 a m by the electronic timer see page 2 6 It takes place in 5 stages or cycles These are FILL BACKWASH BRINING FAST RINSE BRINE RINSE Note If the Clean feature is set to ON additional back wash and fast
40. square inch ppm parts per million Does not include CLEAN feature cycle times if set to ON These systems conform to NSF ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data The efficiency rating is only valid at the stated salt dosage These softeners were efficiency rated according to NSF ANSI Standard 44 4 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 4444 4 4344224422443442344434 td sd Ad EENEFERENEEERET ee tad dad dd ddd dd ddaa2222323232323233324243444 idaaadaaadaaa333323422334 s A TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING SCHEMATIC BACK OF TIMER valve motor 24VAC Transformer Turbine Sensor JE hNO Position o Switch NC FACEPLATE Customer Assistance Soman 1 800 426 9345 CORAQUBGE E J 4 m 4 wy I 4 A a 4 9 EI 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 ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends and notelevated over8 ft above the Does the time display show the correct time of floor day i t If display is blank check power source to the oe an i ne pisces jae softener YA 1s the brine tubing connected Brine tubing con If time is flashing power was off for over 24 nects to nozzle venturi and brine valve
41. st 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 Fill the tank with NUGGET or PELLET water softener salt DO NOT use rocksalts as they have dirt and sedi ments that will stop the softener from working Before filling be sure the brinewell cover is in place on the top of the brinewell Salt storage capacity is shown on page 4 1 Be sure to set the salt monitor system see page 2 1 Note The salt monitor system page 2 1 is calibrated to the density of nugget or pellet water softener salt The monitor will not work as accurately with other types of salt including rock and solar If you choose Potassium Chloride KCl as a regener ant following these suggestions will help give you years of maintenance free service 1 Place only one bag of KCl in your softener at a time the salt storage tank should contain no more than 60 pounds of KCI at any one time 2 A softener using KCI should not be placed in areas with temperature fluctuations and high humidity KCI will harden in these environments and may make the softener inoperable 3 Check the brine tank and brine well black tube in salt storage tank monthly If hardening is present pour small amounts of warm water on hardened areas until they loosen 4 If your softener does not have a KCl salt setting you must increase your hardness setting by 2576 to ensure
42. t preset re charge time Press and release the ON OFF HOLD button once more if you decide to cancel the regen eration and RECHARGE TONIGHT 2 1 desired or needed Two exam P SALT MONITOR SYSTEM The face plate timer has a low salt monitor with an indicator light to remind you to refill the storage tank with salt To set this monitor system Lift the salt hole cover and level the salt in the storage tank BP The salt level decal on the brinewell inside the tank has numbers from 0 to 8 see drawing be low Observe the number the leveled salt is at or closest to Now press the SALT LEVEL ADJUST button until black bars display up to the salt level num ber For example the pictures below show the salt level at 6 Finally set the level you want the low salt indi catorlight to come on Press theSIGNAL LIGHT ADJUST button until a X shows opposite this number In the example below the light will come on when the stored salt drops tolevel2 At level 2 the storage tank is about 1 3 full This is the lowest you should allow the stored salt level to drop to see note on page 1 6 If you wish to turn the salt monitor off press the SIGNAL LIGHT ADJUST button until OFF shows above Note Your salt monitor is an estimate of your salt level ac curacy depends on the type of salt used and other regeneration characteristics bars salt level brinewell decal RECHARGE TONIGHT ON OFF R
43. t valve in a 3 valve bypass system and open the bypass valve If you want water in the house pipes again reopen the shut off valve on the main water pipe FIG 12 Drain All Water From Softener Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet Re Looking at FIG 12 lay a piece of 2 inch thick move the salt hole cover and the main cover Take off both drain hoses Carefully remove the large holding clips at the softener inlet and outlet see Key No 67 on page 6 5 Separate the softener from the copper tubes or from the bypass valve Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the nm 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 3 3 board near the floor drain Move the softener close to the drain SLOWLY and CAREFULLY tip it over until the rim rests on the wood block with the inlet and outlet over the drain Do not allow the softener s weight to rest on the inlet and outlet fittings or they will break Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches and hold until all water has drained Leave the softener laying like this until you are ready to use it Plug the inlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt bugs etc out Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Beastie SECTION 3 zziz CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER D CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY If your water softener fails to
44. the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1 2 A Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 4244244444342 ddd ddd ad A 4443 ddd ddd sd dad AAA MAJA 4A 3334233343 SECTION 1 4324242222324 4232 3 3 1434 4444244434224 23424 44 444J444343234232423434344 344 44234 44444 ii WATER SOFTENER START UP C PROGRAM THE TIMER SHEE signal light adjust salt level adjust RECHARGE TONIGHT RECHARGE NOW Low SALT ON OFF HOLD button Recharge Tonight Now When the transformer is plugged in a model code and a test number example k20 show in the face plate display for 4 seconds Then 12 00 AM and PRESENT TIME begin to flash UltraSoft 250 UltraSoft 275 Notes If SR shows in the display press the UP A or DOWNY button until SR29 shows for the Ultra Soft 250 or SR33 shows for the UltraSoft 275 Then press the SELECT button to set and change to the flashing PRESENT TIME display rw ICD PRESENT TIME 1 Wout PRESENT TIME To check the model code unplug the transformer at the wall outlet and plug in again if other than these codes show see page 5 3 to reset SOUND BEEPER A beeper sounds while pressing buttons for timer set up One beep signals display Customer Assistance 1 800 426 9345 www Kenmore Water com UP button SELECT button DOWN button a change in the face plate display Repeated beeps mean the timer will not accept a change from the bu
45. times Hardness number setting too low Brine tank flooded Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line pe SECTION 4 iz KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS AEN BYPASS VALVES Bypass valve s should always remain in soft water service position Position in bypass only if needed for softener repairs SINGLE BYPASS PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE 3 VALVE BYPASS Bypass FOR SERVICE Valve close bypass valve open inlet amp outlet valves Outlet Valve FOR BYPASS open bypass valve close inlet amp outlet valves Emu nominal UltraSoft 250 Resin Tank Diameter 0 imamna Utvason zrs Resin Tank Height nominal LLLLLLLLLLLL 4 2323224 Idd 44 IIIS 1 4 inlet Outlet Height 41 1 2 Overall Height 47 3 4 Length 19 374 Width 16 1 2 Distance between inlet outlet center lines ULTRASOFT 250 TIMER SR CODE SR29 ULTRASOFT 275 TIMER SR CODE SR33 Note Please see the rating decal for operating capacity salt usage and service flow rate pressure loss performance specifications Performance specifications are validated by the Water Quality Association WQA The rating decal is located on the rim under the salt hole cover see page A inside front cover WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER UltraSoft 250 UltraSoft 275 Minimum water system flow gpm Minimum Max water pressure psi
46. tions the amount of resin in the softener how fast the brine goes through the bed The nozzle and venturi FIG 7 makes suction to take brine from the salt tank and put itinto the resin tank They keep the brine flow down to a very slow rate to get the best resin cleaning with the least salt BRINE RINSE After all of the brine is moved into the resin tank the brine valve closes Water keeps flowing the same way it did during brining except the brine flow has stopped Hardness miner als and brine flush from the resin tank to the drain Brining and brine rinse together vary in the length of time they take relative to the fill cycle length FIG 7 Water Flow Through the Softener in Brining and Brine Rinse hard water hard water bypass OUT V IN brine valve e s 2 H t4 HM Haaga HETES ilit brine BACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank FIG 8 at a fast rate to flush iron minerals dirt and sediments from the bed 2 5 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 resin bed lifted and expanded SSeueeecoseneun aeeqnesss rrr SH eukaeesvassuctau uv eusen sas 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
47. tton you have pressed telling you to use another button For example while setting the hardness step 2 the beeper sounds repeatedly when the dis play reaches 1 using the DOWN button or the high est hardness setting using the UP button SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY If the words PRESENT TIME do not showin the dis play press the SELECT button FIG 2 until they do or see the previous notes E Press the UP DOWN buttons to set the present time Press UP to move the display ahead press DOWN to move the time backward 458 PRESENT TIME If the present time is between noon and midnight be sure PM shows If the present time is between midnight and noon be sure AM shows i38 PRESENT TIME Fach press of the UP DOWN buttons changes the time by 1 minute Holding the buttons in changes the time 32 minutes each second 1 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Lin dA ddd dd dd dd ddd 44444442344442444442243244 424224424243234223244444434424442 4244444444423 222222222244 24442444242224334422224444 4433 43 22 2322433443 434J4 C PROGRAM THE TIMER SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER E Press the SELECT button once to display 25 flashing and HARDNESS The grains per gallon gpg hard ness of your water supply is on 25 your water analysis report Be sure to enter water test results on page A for future reference HARDNESS If your water supply contains iron compensate for it by add
48. utes 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 bottom distributor FILL CYCLE position switch ventur valve cam ero emm LL eT E EY RP V E Eu rotor amp disc fill low ea Siri PE faa ps TEES CRM ora J A ry top distributor To Vaive Outlet tesintank soft water position switch bottom distributor 7 2 To begin a regeneration the electronic timer energizes the circuit to the valve motor The valve motor rotates the rotor and disc and the valve cam until the position switch lever drops to open the motor circuit and position the valvein FILL As the rotor and disc rotates the port opens for SOFT water fill through the venturi Fill flow continues to the brine valve and into the salt storage tank Soft water is still available to the house lines 5 6 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Lin BREE SECTION 5 sass SERVICE TECH INFORMATION C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES ane Pee Gel ire gt ee yo ES Vert x P 6 7 PT lowe AVIV ATRD oe 974 brine from sali storage tank venturi nozzle from Valve inlet hard water bypass hard water to valve outlet
49. water flowing TURBINE OPERATION If no water is flowing through the softener the turbine indicator displays three zeros When water is flowing the flow bar scrolls across the display and a 000 to 199 count re peats for each gallon of water passing through the turbine To check for positive operation of the tur bine if zeros are shown open a nearby soft water faucet and observe the turbine count and flow bar If you don t get a reading in the display with faucet open pull the sensor from the valve outlet port 5 2 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 POSITION SWITCH SENSOR HOUSING TURBINE TURBINE SUPPORT AND SHAFT POSITION SWITCH STATUS With the valve in ser vice or any of the recharge cycles the switch indica tor will show open While the valve is rotating from 1 position to another the indicator will show the switch closed A defect is probable if indica tions vary from this pattern Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 24244424344 44322444222424 A443 2 44 AAA AA ATA AddJJJJ4342J34342444424423224 tad dod Fd dd tt Wad dd 4a ddd dd Nao dt dada SECTION 5 42 44 ad Lie SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING VALVE POSITION INDICATORS Depending on the valve position the following indicators
50. 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 button until the display changes Then press the SELECT button again and hold until a flashing SR code appears It must show SR29 for UltraSoft 250 or SR33 for UltraSoft 275 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 SR29 or SR33 press either the UP J or DOWN button When correct model code shows press SELECT to return a flashing 12 00 AM display Reset the present time hardness number etc pages 1 3 and 1 4 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION No soft water No sait or salt bridged in the storage tank Refill with salt or break the salt bridge page 3 1 Press ON OFF HOLD RECHARGE NOW button and hold for 3 seconds to start a regeneration see page 2 1 Check for loss of power due to any of these and correct With the power back on look at the time display and read PROGRAM MEMORY page 2 3 Look at FIG 14 on page 4 1 Move the stem in a single valve to service In a 3 valve bypass open the inlet and outlet valves and be sure to fully close the bypass valve Dirty plugged or d

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