Kenmore 625.38454 Water Dispenser User Manual
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1. To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparacion Au Canada pour service en frangais a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 800 LE FOYER 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 800 533 6937 1 888 784 6427 www sears ca Registered Trademark Trademark Service Mark of Sears Brands LLC Marca Registrada Marca de Fabrica Marca de Servicio de Sears Brands LLC MC Marque de commerce Marque d pos e de Sears Brands LLC Sears Brands LLC2. filter cartridge and with clean or gloved hands insert the filter car tridge into the sump Some cartridges fit turned either way while others fit only one way Check the car tridge to see if orientation is indicated When changing filter lightly lubricate the o ring seal in the sump with silicone grease Be sure the o ring is fully seated in the groove Hold the sump up to the filter head and align the cen ter hole in the cartridge with the protrusion on the bottom of the head NOTE If the sump will not tighten up to the head by hand you may have the cartridge in upside down or misaligned Take the cartridge out and check for correct orientation 7 Being careful not to overtighten or cross thread turn the sump to the right onto the filter head and tighten securely by hand Make sure to check for leaks as described below Open the filtered water faucet Slowly open the water supply shutoff valve and allow the filter housing to fill Close the filtered water faucet O ring seal Cartridge Sump TURN SUMP TO THE RIGHT TO TIGHTEN TURN SUMP TO THE LEFT TO REMOVE ITT Figure 9 9 Check for leaks between the sump and the head Leaks may not be immediately visible Check periodi cally for the next 24 hours NOTE If a leak occurs turn off the water supply and open the filtered water faucet to depressurize the filter Disassemble the filter and check the o ring and sealing surface for cuts
3. flat spots or foreign material Clean the o ring and lubricate with silicone grease Carefully press o ring into the groove in the sump 10 If using a Taste and Odor Cartridge A taste and odor cartridge contains activated carbon a black powder After the new cartridge is installed open the filtered water faucet and allow carbon particles to purge from the cartridge Close the faucet when you no longer see fines discoloration in the filtered water or after approximately 2 3 minutes Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Using the System The filtered water faucet dispenses the filtered water when opened It has a hand operated lever which is spring loaded You can lock the faucet open by pushing the lever all the way upward filtered water faucet oo Y OPEN 27N Figure 10 Filter Cartridge Life Several variables determine how long a cartridge will last These include 1 How much water you use 2 How much sediment taste and or odor or other unwanted substance is in the water Use the following information as a guide No matter which type of filter cartridge you are using it may be time to change the cartridge Y When you first notice the return of the unwanted sub stance sediment taste and odor in your water Y When you notice a decrease in water flow from the filtered water faucet Y When six months have elapsed Kenmor
4. pipe joint compound or Teflon tape included on outside threads Care should be taken to prevent cross threading the plastic fitting WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION USING INCLUDED WATER SUPPLY FITTING included water faucet stud supply fitting cold water to Water Filter inlet wrap outside threads with Teflon tape cold water 3 pipe cold wat shutoff valve Figure 2 A B OPTIONAL PIPE FITTINGS 1 2 1 4 O D tubing OR compression type shown Shut off the water supply and open faucets to drain water from the sink cold water pipe Complying with plumbing codes install a fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt 1 4 OD tubing A typical connection is shown in Figure 2 B If threaded fittings are used be sure to use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside threads WATER SUPPLY TYPICAL CONNECTION USING COMPRESSION TYPE FITTING PARTS NOT INCLUDED cold water shutoff valve 1 4 compression fitting j ef insert ferrule cold water _ pipe 1 4 tubing to Water Filter inlet Figure 2 B Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Step 2 Make Hole for Filtered Water Faucet Select one of the following options to install the faucet 1 If drilling is needed make a 3 4 dia minimum hole Be sure there is room underneath to make the nee
5. IN MOUNTING HOLE On the underside of the sink or countertop insert the large steel washer between the mounting hole and the F spacer on the faucet stud see assembled view Then pubber a turn the hex nut up to the spacer and tighten Tighten gasket flat or lock the hex nut so the faucet cannot move but do not 7 M washer overtighten spacer S wae hex nut tubing E aaa adaptor plumbers putty Pa 2 bee hole in steel washer gt 5 C2 sink or countertop TUBING FROM DRINKING L i WATER SYSTEM Figure 4 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Step 4 Make Tubing Connections This system includes push to connect fittings for quick tubing connections at most locations To make tubing connections with the fittings do the following 1 Allowing some slack measure and cut a length of 1 4 tubing to connect between the supply fitting and the filter system inlet See Figure 1 Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing square Push to connect Fitting Tube gy ES SS h f lt Cut tubing square with end of tubing round smooth with no cuts nicks or flat spots 2 Inspect the tubing about 1 from end to be sure there Tube Correctly Cut Figure 5 are no nicks scratches or other rough spots If needed cut the tubing again 3 Push tubing through the collet and all the way into fit ting Full engagement is 11 16 f
6. OWNER S MANUAL Undersink Water Filter Housing System MODEL NO 625 384540 Caution Read and follow all safety rules and operating e Warranty instructions before first use of this product l e Installation Questions How It Works Visit www KenmoreWater com or call toll free 1 800 426 9345 M F 7 AM 8 PM CST e Care Of Repair or Parts Call toll free 1 800 469 4663 e Specifications See back cover for other Sears service numbers 9 Repair Parts SAVE THIS MANUAL ING Kage O ae System Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standard 42 See performance data sheet for details Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Road Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A PRINTED IN U S A www KenmoreWater com Part No 7266657 Rev D 8 22 08 Safety Guides Y Read all steps and guides carefully before installing local codes if they differ with guides in this manual and using your Undersink Water Filter Housing In Massachusetts plumbing codes of Massachusetts System Follow all steps exactly to correctly install shall be adhered to Consult with a licensed plumber Reading this manual will also help you to get all the benefits from the Undersink Water Filter Housing Y The Undersink Water Filter Housing System works on System water pressures of 30 psi minimum to 100 psi maxi mum If your house water pressure is over the maxi Y Do not attempt to use this produ
7. ct to make safe mum install a pressure reducing valve in the water drinking water from non potable water sources Do supply pipe to the Undersink Water Filter Housing not use the system on microbiologically unsafe water System or water of unknown quality without adequate disin fection before or after the system Y Do not install the Undersink Water Filter Housing System outside or in extreme hot or cold tempera Y Check with your local public works department for tures Temperature of the water supply to the plumbing and sanitation codes You must follow Undersink Water Filter Housing System must be their guides as you install the system Follow your between 40 F and 100 F Do not install on hot water Specifications Supply water pressure limits 30 100 psi 207 689 kPa Supply water temperature limits 40 100 F 5 40 C Inlet Outlet 1 4 Quick Connect fittings amp tubing included Rated Servic Flow sia ately to na PEE weeks Mga ad wun AE a ne ua A 0 6 gpm 60 psi This system conforms to NSF ANSI 42 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON THE UNDERSINK WATER FILTER HOUSING SYSTEM When installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if this Undersink Water Filter Housing fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair or rep
8. daptor Faucet Faucet Adaptor Sump Removal Wrench Tubing 1 4 O D x 72 long Tubing 1 4 O D x 20 long Tubing 1 4 O D x 100 long Premium Taste amp Odor Cartridge 98 Chlorine Reduction Owner s Manual Not included with the Undersink Water Filter Housing System W Not illustrated Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com 11 Get it fixed at your h Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice manage yyhome www managemyhome com For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca
9. ded for the faucet connections 2 Place plumbers putty around the drilled hole to pre Use an existing sink top hole for spray hose or vent water leaks around the faucet soap dispenser Drill a new hole in the sink top Drill a hole in the countertop next to the sink ee 5 A 3 4 dia hole a through sink CAUTION Drilling holes into countertops made of K Z or countertop stone or solid surface materials such as granite marble s 7 Corian or other plastic resin products should only be a 1 performed by a qualified installer Drilling these types f of surfaces by any other means may cause permanent plumbers ad yx irreparable damage to the countertop surface putty Step 3 Assemble and Install Faucet FAUCET Refer to Figure 4 1 If not already assembled install the rubber gasket spacer flat or lock washer and hex nut onto the threaded faucet stud remove tubing insert faucet amp Turn the tubing adapter onto the stud and hand tight piece spout spout en then wrench tighten 1 4 turn only BE CAREFUL NOT TO CROSS THREAD OR OVERTIGHTEN If the faucet is not assembled slide the lever over the cylindrical nut Wet the o ring seals on the faucet spout Remove and discard the short piece of tubing from the faucet body and insert the spout in its place rubber Connect tubing to faucet as described on page 7 gasket Lower the faucet into the sink or countertop hole ASSEMBLED
10. e Undersink Water Filter Housing System model 625 384540 with replacement filter 42 34373 has been tested and certified by NSF International for the reduc tion of chlorine taste and odors The rated capacity for this system is 4500 gallons Other filter cartridges are available from Sears to remove sediments tastes and odors Consult your Sears store Taste and Odor Cartridges Many bad tastes and or odors are removed from water by an activated carbon cartridge It is most often used to remove chlorine taste and smell NOTE Small amounts of hydrogen sulfide noticeable as rotten egg odor may be reduced by taste and odor filters for a short time quickly exhausting the carbon media Consult your Sears store for proper continuous treatment Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Exploded View Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Repair Parts List Key No Part No 1 7231296 7266699 7156535 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 7170246 7156577 7227310 7228510 7267174 7193066 7253866 7161823 7161784 42 34373 7266657 Description Mounting Bracket includes screws Connector 3 8 NPT x 1 4 Quick Connect 2 req Head O ring 3 3 8 I D x 3 5 8 O D Sump Tee Feed A
11. lacement if repair proves impossi ble This warranty does not include filter cartridges which are expendable items This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Table of Contents Planning Your Installation enrere g0tie ieee ey ei al dag ead eg ee ee aad 3 Tools and Materials Needed 2 0 en ee ee ee nee een eee ceed eee teen eee 3 Typical Undersink Installation 1 4 0 ids edie hile cb bid aA AoA ead eae hie SE 4 Installation Stepsiaic iach eat ay ee Aaa at hana ale od Mend ir 8 wari sc Sale ls ae 5 7 Step 1 Install Cold Water Supply Fitting 2 eee 5 Step 2 Make Hole for Filtered Water Faucet 0 eee eee 6 Step 3 Assemble and Install Filtered Water Faucet 0 eee 6 Step 4 Make Tubing Connections een aowe Had es A esa Soe oe Lae Lice aay ea 7 Filter Cartridge Installation Replacement 0 0 00000 000000 8 Usine the System sh ee vine eres faguaaleos Seared bbe ev bees eutcs ot oe adhe dadva see wiboilegogdi aay eee 9 Filter Gartrid Ge Tifenn a a Ea E E oie or BIS Wee haiti Uae a aes BA EA Oa CO 9 Exploded View Parts List si y cuniAe rota ose Pisa twee bose He dda Cee OE has Gas 10 11 Planni
12. ng Your Installation When planning your installation use the drawings on pages 4 amp 5 to guide you There are many things to consider as you plan V The water filter housing inlet and outlet connections Y Your plumbing skills are 1 4 Quick Connect push to connect Y Cost of material and ost of materials neede Y Existing plumbing type copper threaded etc and nominal size 1 4 3 8 etc Y Space available for installing the filter housing Y The possibility of water spilling from sump when Y Tools required see below mee om replacing filter cartridges Make a simple sketch of your proposed installation and a list of plumbing materials you will need Obtain every thing you need before starting the installation Be sure you have the tools required Tools and Materials Needed Y Plumbers Putty V Tubing Cutter Y Slotted and Phillips Screwdrivers Y Sandpaper or Emery Cloth Y Pliers and Adjustable Jaw Wrench Y Electric Drill amp 3 4 Drill Bit if mounting hole is needed for the faucet Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Typical Undersink Installation Filtered Mounting Bracket includes screws Hi Cold Water Shutoff NOTE To change the filter cartridge turn off the water and release pressure by opening the faucet A nearby shutoff ie UG is convenient Most sinks already have shut
13. off valves on the supply pipes to connect 1 4 Push to connect SY NOTE Locate to allow maximum clearance under filter housing for ease of filter change A minimum of 1 1 2 is required Figure 1 NOTE Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber If you live in the state of Massachusetts review plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before proceeding with the installation Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Step 1 Install Cold Water Supply Fitting Check and comply with local plumbing codes Install a cold water supply fitting The fitting must provide a leak tight connection to the water filter 1 4 tubing If additional tubing is required see parts list at the end of this manual A typical connection using the included water supply fitting is shown in Figure 2 A An optional connection using standard plumbing fittings not included is shown in Figure 2 B In Massachusetts plumbing codes of Massachusetts shall be adhered to Consult with a licensed plumber A WATER SUPPLY FITTING included N w Shut off the water supply and open faucets to drain water from the sink cold water pipe Loosen nut that connects the cold water faucet to cold water plumbing Thread water supply fitting onto pipe and reconnect nut to bottom of fitting Be sure to use a light coating of
14. or 1 4 tubing Pull on the tubing to be sure that it is held firmly in the fit ting If more tubing is required see parts list at the end of this Tube Partially Engaged With Fitting Figure 6 manual TO DISCONNECT TUBING Push the collet and hold then pull the tubing out See Figure 8 NOTE Tube Fully Engaged With Fitting Figure 7 DO NOT USE VINEGAR OR OTHER ACID BASED CLEANERS ON THIS SYSTEM THEY WILL DEGRADE SOME SYSTEM ne us ollet to PARTS ALWAYS USE SOAP AND WATER Remove Tubing a s A Tubing Disconnect Tubing Figure 8 To complete the installation turn to page 8 and follow the filter cartridge installation steps Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Filter Cartridge Installation Replacement CAUTION Never remove the sump with water pressure in the filter 1 Close the nearest shutoff valve on the water supply to the filter To relieve pressure in the filter open the fil tered water faucet 2 Turn the sump off of the filter head to the left Be careful as the sump is full of water Do not lose the large o ring seal NOTE A special wrench is included for removing the sump See the parts list on page 10 Use only the included wrench on the sump or loosen and tighten the sump by hand 3 If replacing the filter cartridge remove used cartridge from sump and use warm soapy water to clean sump Remove the wrapper from the new
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