Kenmore 625.348235 Water Dispenser User Manual
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1. To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci n Au Canada pour service en fran ais 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 Roebuck and Co Marca Registrada Marca de Fabrica Marca de Servicio de Sears Roebuck and Co ME Marque de commerce 2 Marque d pos e de Sears Roebuck and Co Sears Roebuck and Co2. begins to flash in the dis play and a recharge starts right away You will have filtered water when the recharge is over in about two hours VACATION The day you leave on vacation or other long absence press and re lease do not hold the RE CHARGE button VAC begins to flash in the display The timer will keep time but the filter will not recharge and waste water When you return press and release the RECHARGE button again to return the filter to service and the correct time of day will show in the display Remem ber to do this or the filter will not recharge and you will soon have unfiltered water NOTE While in VACATION the filter will go through a recharge if the RECHARGE NOW feature is used To shut off the water supply to the filter use the plumbing bypass valve s Figure 9 on page 4 1 ERROR CODE An error code could appear in the faceplate display if a problem occurs in the filter electronics If you see and error code instead of the present time of day please call the Kenmore Water Line at 1 800 426 9345 aie N SL Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES The default settings for backwash 25 minutes and fast rinse 5 minutes cycles of regeneration are fac tory set for maximum performance of the filter Use the following procedures to check for correct cycle times or to change if desired However
3. 2 11 Carefully install the valve assembly and retain ing clamps DOUBLE CHECK TO BE SURE CLAMPS AND RETAINERS ARE SECURELY FASTENED IN PLACE 12 Referring to your installation manual recon nect the filter to the plumbing BE SURE THE PLUMBING IS HELD FIRMLY IN PLACE THE THE VALVE INLET AND OUTLET 13 Place the valve drain hose at the drain point and secure in place 14 Return the plumbing bypass valve s to SER VICE position 15 Plug the transformer into the wall outlet The filter will complete the backwash cycle started in step 1 and will automatically return to ser vice NOTE All new carbon mineral contains some smaller that normal particles called fines Back washing the filter removes the fines If after the backwash in step 15 is over fines are still in the fil tered water repeat step 1 for added backwashing Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line JCARE OF YOUR FILTER D BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION FILTER WILL NOT BACKWASH Manual bypass valve s in bypass See Figure 9 page 4 1 Move stem position in a single bypass valve to SER VICE In a three valve bypass open the inlet and outlet valves close the bypass valve Transformer uplugged at wall outlet Check for loss of power and correct power cable disconnected from Reset the times and use the RE electronic board fuse blown circuit CHARGE NO
4. FAST RINSE qmgqe_ _ 5 minutes Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 3 ICARE OF YOUR FILTER A KEEP THE FILTER FROM FREEZING If the filter is installed where it could freeze summer cabin lake home etc you must drain all wa ter from it to stop possible damage caused by freezing To drain the fil ter 1 Close the shut off valve on the house main water pipe near the water meter or pressure tank 2 Open a faucet in the filtered water pipes to vent pressure in the filter 3 Looking at Figure 9 on page 4 1 move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass Close the inlet and outlet valve in a three valve bypass system and open the bypass valve B ADDING MINERAL The neutralite mineral is slowing dissolved to neutralize acid in the water see page 2 4 If the fil ter was never serviced all the mineral would dis solve How fast is dissolves depends on how much water is used the pH of the water and other supply conditions Add new mineral see below about 6 months after installation Before you add new mineral use a yard stick or tape rule to measure the distance down to the top of the mineral bed Figure 7 If the measure ment is 32 or less over half of the mineral bed re mains You could wait 9 or 10 months before adding mineral the next time However if distance to the bed is 38 or more less than 1 4 of the mineral re mains and adding
5. again if other than this code SPF shows see page 5 2 to reset If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the dis play press the SELECT button Figure 2 until they do SOUND BEEPER A beeper sounds while pressing buttons for 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 1 SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY Press the UP or 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 noon and mid night be sure PM shows a b If the present time is between midnight and noon be sure AM shows Each press of the UP or DOWN buttons changes the time by 1 minute Holding the buttons in changes the time 32 minutes each second C Press the SELECT button once to set the present time of day and advance to the next set up screen 1 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line WATER FILTER START UP C PROGRAM THE TIMER 2 SET DAYS TO RECHARGE This setting is the number of days the filter will go between recharges The default setting is 3 days with a maximum setting of 99 tH RECHARGE a Press the UP or DOWN buttons until the correct number of days between recharges is shown in the display b Press the SELECT button once to set the days to recharge
6. to are in the Installation Manual Sai y Is the house water flow going INTO the filter SUPERI valve INLET Trace piping to be sure page 9 y Is the plumbing bypass valve or three valves set for SERVICE See Figure 9 page 4 1 of this manual Is the valve drain hose connected the right way and without sharp bends or kinks that could stop or reduce water flow page 14 y Is the transformer plugged into an inside con tinuously live grounded 120V 60Hz electri cal outlet page 17 1 Be sure to restart the water heater page 18 1 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 1 WATER FILTER START UP C PROGRAM THE TIMER display UP button Pa RECHARGE I I I I VACATION Press i NOW Hold tor 3 Seconds DOWN button SELECT button r SELECT sat O RECHARGE button When the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet a model code is displayed for a few seconds followed by a test number example J1 1 Then 12 00 PM and the words PRESENT TIME will begin to flash in the time display shows in the display press the UP or DOWN button until SPF shows in the display Then press the SELECT button to set and change to the flashing PRESENT TIME display To check the model code unplug the transformer at the wall outlet and plug in
7. water when the pH is from 6 0 to 6 7 A Sears Cartridge Filter with a Phosphate Crystal Cartridge is often used to treat water with a pH of 6 8 to 6 9 Acid water short ens the life of iron pipe corrodes copper and brass pipe and makes green stains on pluming fixtures In time it will even etch porcelain enamel The filter has a special mineral Neutralite that raises the pH of the water to help reduce these acid water prob lems TASTE amp ODOR FILTER A Sears taste amp odor filter removes most tastes odors and certain organic colors from water Bad tastes and odors come from many different causes Often one causes the other The activated carbon bed in the taste amp odor filter has a great ability for taking tastes and odors out of water NOTE If your water has hydrogen sulfide rotten egg taste or odor be sure to get a qualified testing laboratories recommendation for proper treatment 2 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS C FILTERED WATER SERVICE AND BACKWASH SERVICE CLARIFIER FILTER During service Figure 6 water goes into the filter and DOWN through the bed of mineral The mineral takes the dirt sand silt clay and other sediments out of the water and holds it in the bed Clear clean water goes out of the filter and into the house pipes NEUTRALIZER FILTER As low pH acid water flows DOWN through the filter neutralite min
8. 14x2 5 req d 7030713 7070412 Screw 4 24 x 1 1 8 7248706 Ground Clamp 7081201 Clip Nozzle amp Venturi 7170319 O Ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req d 7111941 Small Parts Bag Includes all items marked with 7129716 Seal Kit Includes Key Nos 19 22 23 24 27 and 28 Not Illustrated Parts not included with filter available from Sears Stock No 42 3441 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Your Home 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 or go on line for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only www sears com
9. Kenmore Water Line SERVICE TECH INFORMATION B ROTARY VALVE SERVICE BEFORE WORKING ON THE VALVE TURN OFF THE WATER SUPPLY AND DISCONNECT FROM ELECTRICAL POWER TO RELIEVE PRESSURE THREE VALVE BYPASS Close the inlet and open a filtered water faucet Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS Slide the bypass valve stem to bypass position Loosen the three hex head screws see A in drawing toward the backside 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 Phil lips 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 and disc for scratches chips or wear NOTE If a 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 round side down see cross section Apply a light coating of sil icone grease to the seal s crossing ribs Then careful ly center the wear strip on the seal and push it downward onto the seal Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drai
10. OW flashes in the display OTHER SERVICE and the filter moves into the backwash cycle UNFILTERED WATER BYPASS unfiltered water ct i ni bleeds into filtered water supply mE 1 Missing or defective o ring s at resin tank to valve connection RECHARGE NOW If the motor does not run check the motor and all 2 Defective rotor disc seal or wave washer WARD connections WATER LEAKS FROM DRAIN HOSE during ser 2 Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose vice see specifications page 4 1 1 Defective rotor disc seal or wave washer An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top dis tributor backwash flow plug or drain hose 2 Defective o ring on disc shaft AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS plate monitors the electronic components and cir The face plate has a self diagnostic function for the cuits for correct operation Ifa malfunction OCCHIO electrical systems except input power The face an error code appears in the face plate display POSSIBLE DEFECT CODE MOST LIKELV 0a z cvvesueraiia taria arenili erciniiiaan gt LEAST LIKELY Err 01 Err 03 wiring harness or connection to position switch switch valve defect causing high torque amp Err 04 motor inoperative faceplate PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE 1 Unplug transformer 2 Correct de fect 3 Plug in transformer 4 Wait for 12 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected P
11. OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NOS 625 348235 Clarifier 625 348242 Neutralizer 625 348252 Taste amp Odor 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 filter and when Kenmore setting the timer call this Water Filters toll free number 1 800 426 9345 M F 7 am 8 pm CST Warranty Start Up Setting Timer For repair or replacement parts call this toll free num How It Works ber 1 800 366 7278 Care Of P See back cover for other Specifications Sears service numbers Repair Parts www KenmoreWater com 09 SAVE THIS MANUAL Printed on recycled paper Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Road Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U S A 7282661 Rev C 10 15 09 SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER FILTER FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON FILTER For one year from the date of purchase when this filter 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 FIVE YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS For five years from the date of purchase Sears will furnish and installa new current model water filter tank free of charge if the tank develops a leak TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED S
12. R WORKS B FILTER APPLICATIONS IMPORTANT Sears water filters are sometimes installed alone in the water system but most often other wa ter treating equipment is needed Always be sure to have your water tested by a qualified testing laboratory If you need help ask at your Sears store or call the Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 CLARIFYING FILTER A Sears Clarifying Filter takes sediments such as dirt sand silt clay and fine organic matter out of water You can see sediments in water by filling a clear drinking glass When held up to light you can see the particles floating in the water or settled to the bottom of the glass The filter is filled with filter ag gregate mineral that traps and holds the sediments as the water flows through it The Clarifier is sometimes installed alone but is often followed by a water softener Besides soften ing the water the water softener catches sediments that may get through the filter NOTE If you install the clarifying filter along with a Sears Solution Dispensing System Read the dis pensing system owners manual for treating a pri vate well before installing NEUTRALIZER FILTER All water when chemically analyzed is either acid neutral or base alkaline To measure this the water is given a pH value between 0 and 14 Water is acid if the pH is from 0 to 6 9 At 7 the water is neutral and above that the water is alkaline Your Sears neutralizing filter treats acid
13. TATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States W A R R A N T Y 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 If you want your water filter 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 allinstallations shall comply with all local laws codes regulations and ordinances Customer shall also be protected during installation by insurance relating to Property Damage Workman s Com pensation and Public Liability 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 FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP Fill in the blanks below and keep this book ina safe place so you always have these facts Water Filter Model No t Serial Number Date Installed Iron Content Parts Per Milli
14. THE TANK 3 4 Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet Carefully pull the two clips Key No 12 page 6 3 at the inlet and outlet fittings Slide the adaptors or bypass valve from the filter valve Referring to Figure 8 page 3 2 remove the clamp retainers 2 and clamp sections 2 that hold the valve to the tank Lift upward to re move the valve Remove the o rings 3 and top distributor from the top of the tank Next to a floor drain carefully tip the tank over catching the used carbon in a burlap sack or oth er suitable container Remove the bottom dis tributor assembly and flush the inside of the tank with water CAUTION HANDLE THE TANK CAREFULLY IT IS VERY HEAVY WHEN FULL OF WATER AND CARBON DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT IT BY YOURSELF DO NOT DROP AND BREAK THE TANK 3 3 8 Stand the tank upright and replace the bottom distributor assembly Temporarily plug the top end of the distributor use a rag etc to prevent accidental mineral spills into it Using a large neck funnel Figure 7 first add 17 Ibs of gravel followed by 10 Ibs of filter sand Next add the 1 cu ft of activated carbon Use water sparingly to assist carbon flow through the funnel NOTE Be sure the bottom distributor is centered in the tank while adding mineral 10 Use water to flush the tank top opening Then replace the top distributor and three o rings Be sure to locate o ring seals correctly Figure 8 page 3
15. TION 1 WATER FILTER START UP D SANITIZING THE WATER FILTER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water filter as clean and sanitary as possible However it is sug gested that the sanitizing procedure below is follo wed 1 Press and hold the RE CHARGE button until mg W DI RECHARGE NO RECHARGE NOW begins to flash in the display Water will be gin to run from the drain hose as the filter valve moves into backwash position After 5 to 10 minutes press the RECHARGE button again to move the valve into fast rinse position water stops then begins to run from drain hose again In about two minutes put the bypass valve s in bypass position see Figure 9 page 4 1 Then press the RECHARGE button once again to return the filter to service position Doing this releases water pressure in the filter Carefully remove the large plastic clip at the fil ter valve inlet pages 6 3 and 6 4 Pull the valve adaptor from the valve inlet NOTE If bypass valve Sears Stock No 42 3437 is installed or if plumbing is too rigid to move also disconnect the outlet side and move the filter away from plumbing 4 Put one teaspoon 0 1 ounce of calcium hypo chlorite into the valve inlet as far as possible NOTE You can buy calcium hypochlorite in tablet or granular form under trade names such as Perch loron and HTH 1 5 5 Be sure the valve inlet is clean for a good seal ing s
16. TO KNOW A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS FIGURE 9 BYPASS VALVES i DIA SINGLE PLASTIC 27 9cm PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR Inlet Outlet SERVICE 55 139 6 cm 49 Outiet 124 5 cm SERVICE Valve V4 Close Bypass Vaive Open inlet amp Outlet Valves BYPASS Open Bypass Vaive Close Inlet amp Outlet Valves Mineral Tank Nominal Size 10 dia x 47 high CLARIFIER NEUTRALIZER TASTE amp ODOR 625 348235 625 348242 625 348252 TYPE OF FILTERING MINERAL Activated Carbon AMOUNT OF FILTERING MINERAL 1 0 Cu Ft 028 Cu M WATER PRESSURE LIMITS Min Max 20 to 125 PSI 1 4 to 8 4 KG Sq Cm MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE 120 F 48 9 C MINIMUM WELL PUMP CAPACITY 270 Gal Hr 1022 Liter Hr MIN PIPE SIZE TO FILTER 3 4 In 19 mm BACKWASH FLOW RATE 4 5 Gal Min 17 Liter Min SERVICE FLOW RATE CAPACITY See Rating Decal on Filter At 35 psi inlet water pressure 4 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING SCHEMATIC 24VAC lt NC NO TRANSFORMER POSITION SWITCH FACE PLATE TIMER Specialty Filtration O Ean uniti ACATION Press MERE reni a i NOW Hold for 3 Seconds acari 5 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST 1 Does the time display sh
17. W feature see page breaker popped or circuit switched Also see Electric Power Outlet For off Your Filter page 17 in the installa tion manual Timer in the vacation VAC position Press the RECHARGE button once to return the filter to service see page 2 1 An error code shows in the face See page 2 1 plate display Backwash flow washer plugged See Key No 9 page 6 3 and re move drain hose adaptor to clean Drain hose plugged kinked or bent Straighten hose or remove and clean LOW WATER PRESSURE AT Well pump pressure switch set too Adjust to a minimum of 20 psi HOUSE FAUCETS low Backwash needed more often to See page 1 4 to program more keep filter mineral clean backwashes FILTERED WATER CONTAINS SED See all conditions under Filter Will See above IMENTS IRON DIRT SAND ETC Not Backwash above NEUTRALIZER FILTER ONLY FIL Manual bypass valve s is bypass See above TER WATER IS ACID OR PARTLY position ACID NOTE Trace plumbing to be sure Filter low on neutralite mineral Add new mineral see page 3 2 faucet s is on filtered water service TASTE amp ODOR FILTER ONLY FIL Manual bypass valve s is bypass See above TERED WATER HAS BAD TASTE position AND OR ODOR NOTE Trace plumbing to be sure Activated carbon mineral bed is ex Replace mineral see page 3 3 faucet s is on filtered water service hausted 3 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line OTHER THINGS
18. and advance to the next set up screen For iron applications see the chart below to deter mine the frequency of recharges Find the number of people living in the household and then going across the chart find the amount of iron in parts per million that is in the water supply The number of days that shows in the chart is the number of days the filter should be set for recharges NOTE Carbon and neutralizing filters may only need to backwash using the default schedule 3 days depending on application If the water sup ply has high turbidity sand silt sediments etc set the filter to regenerate more often than the 3 day schedule For oxidizing iron applications 3 SET RECHARGE TIME The filter is factory set to begin recharge at 12 00 AM If a different recharge time is desired or needed do the following a Press the UP or DOWN buttons until the correct recharge time is shown in the display b Press the SELECT keypad once to set the re charge time and return the display to the nor mal operating screen with the present time of day shown Iron parts per million Number of People 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 20 1 4 days 3 days 2 days 1 day 2 4 days 3 days 2 days 1 day 3 4 days 3 days 1 day 1 day 4 3 days 2 days 1 day 1 day 5 3 days 2 days 1 day 1 day 6 2 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 7 2 days 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SEC
19. ater to flush the tank top opening Then replace the top distributor and three o rings Be sure to locate o ring seals correctly Figure 8 10 Carefully install the valve assembly and retain ing clamps DOUBLE CHECK TO BE SURE CLAMPS AND RETAINERS ARE SECURELY FASTENED IN PLACE 11 Referring to your installation manual recon nect the filter to the plumbing BE SURE THE PLUMBING IS HELD FIRMLY IN PLACE IN THE VALVE INLET AND OUTLET 12 Place the valve drain hose at the drain point and secure into place 13 Return the plumbing bypass valve s to SER VICE position 14 Plug the transformer into the wall outlet The filter will complete the backwash cycle started in step 1 and will automatically return to ser vice Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ICARE OF YOUR FILTER C REPLACING MINERAL TASTE amp ODOR FILTER Average life of the activated carbon mineral bed is about one year see page 2 4 It s time to replace the bed when the tastes and or odors begin to return in the water supply Do the following STEPS TO REMOVE AND ADD MINERAL 1 Press the RECHARGE button and hold in for three seconds until RECHARGE NOW be gins to flash in the display When water begins to flow from the valve drain hose place the bypass valve s in BYPASS posi tion see Figure 9 page 4 1 CAUTION BE SURE TO DO STEPS 1 AND 2 AS INSTRUCTED TO RELIEVE WATER PRESSURE IN
20. ce plate Press the UP button to display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power applied bi Press the DOWN button to display the number of regenerations initiated by this face plate since the model code number was entered rs TIME RECHARGE 2 Press the SELECT button and hold for 3 seconds until the model code appears in the display NOTE For correct filter operation the model code must be SPF To reset the code press the UP or DOWN buttons until the correct model code shows in the display 3 Press the SELECT button to return the present time display If the code was changed make ALL the timer settings page 1 3 and 1 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS Be sure household water pressure well system is maintained at a minimum of 20 psi Adjust the Use the following procedures to advance the filter pump switch upward if needed valve through the regeneration cycles to check op eration 3 Press the RECHARGE button to move the filter Remove the top cover to observe cam and switch op into fast rinse Again look for a drain flow rate about eration during valve rotation the same as backwash DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY 4 To return the filter to service press the RE CHARGE button once 1 Press and hold the RECHARGE button for 3 sec onds until RECHARGE N
21. d water or make it safe to drink Also see the specifications on page 4 1 A Protect the filter and piping from freezing Damage from freezing voids the filter warranty See page 3 1 CAUTIONS PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FILTER OR OTHER PROPERTY PERSONAL INJURY OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK A THIS FILTER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED AND PLUG IT INTOA GROUNDED 120V OUTLET A Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed Make repairs before plugging back into the power outlet A Always unplug the filter from electrical power before remov ing outer valve covers European Directive 2002 96 EC requires all electrical and elec tronic equipment to be disposed of according to Waste Electri Dz cal and Electronic Equipment WEEE requirements This direc tive or similar laws are in place nationally and can vary from region to region Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposal of this equipment 1 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line _ WATER FILTER START UP _ WATER FILTER START UP B CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL Refer to the Installation Manual part number FIGURE 1 7146611 for step by step guides To be sure you have done all the steps to install the filter read the following list Page numbers referred
22. eral is slowly dissolved to raise the pH The neutralized or non acid water then flows into the house water pipes Because the neu tralite does dissolve you have to add new mineral at least once each year and sometimes more often see page 3 1 TASTE AND ODOR FILTER The taste and odor filter is filled with activated car bon As water flows into and DOWN through the fil ter Figure 6 the tastes and or odors are adsorbed and held by the carbon Water without bad tastes or odors goes into the house pipes When the activated carbon no longer takes the tastes and or odors out of the water you must replace it see page 3 3 The carbon usually lasts for up to one year and sometimes longer It depends on how much water you use and how much taste and or odor is in the water BACKWASH Backwash is a reverse or UPWARD fast flow of wa ter through the filter The fast upward flow flushes dirt sediment iron etc from the mineral bed and to the drain The bed is lifted and expanded for good cleaning The bed is also mixed to remove any chan nels water flow may have formed through the min eral Following backwash water again changes direction to flow downward through the bed at a fast rate The mineral bed is repacked and prepared for return to service FILTERED WATER OUT WATER Bypass SERVICE WATER OUT WATER Mineral IN Bed __ BACKWASH 25 minutes FILTERED Mineral WATER OUT WATER Bed t IN
23. g flushes dirt sediments and iron depos its to the drain During FAST RINSE the rotor amp disc is positioned so water flow enters the mineral tank through the top distributor and exits through the bottom dis POSITION SWITCH SERVICE CYCLE POSITION Hard unfiltered water enters the valve inlet port Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor into the mineral tank The water is filtered as it passes through the mineral bed then enters the bottom distributor Filtered water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet to the house filtered water pipes FAST RINSE CYCLE ROTOR amp DISC in ee magi vu at fue TOP OUTLET tributor to the drain The fast flow of water down ward through the mineral bed flushes any remain ing sediments to the drain The mineral bed is packed and prepared for return to service The 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 re mains positioned is service until the timer initiates the next regeneration Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS Kenmore Clarifier Model No 625 348235 Neutralizer Model No 625 348242 Taste amp Odor Model No 625 348252 6 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS Kenmore Cla
24. more mineral every 5 months may be better Use this measurement procedure each time to ad just your mineral adding intervals to changing wa ter use patterns and other conditions 4 Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet 5 Pull the holding clip to remove the drain fitting with drain hose attached from the valve DO NOT LOSE THE BLACK RUBBER FLOW PLUG AND RETAINER 6 Remove the plastic clips see Key No 12 page 6 3 and pull the adaptors or bypass valve from the inlet and outlet 7 Movethe filter close to the floor drain SLOWLY and CAREFULLY the filter is heavy tip the fil ter over so the valve inlet and outlet are over the drain Allow water to drain from the tank DO NOT REST THE FILTER ON THE INLET AND OUTLET FITTINGS OR THEY WILL BREAK 8 Tip the bottom of the filter up a few inches and hold until all water has drained Leave the filter laving like this until you are ready to use it Plug the inlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt bugs etc out NEUTRALIZER FILTER MEASURING FREEBOARD ADDING MINERAL bottom distributor shroud freeboard 19 minimum resin tank mineral mineral 1 4 used bed mineral 1 2 used mineral 3 4 used sand gravel Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 3 B ADDING MINERAL STEPS TO ADD MINERAL 1 Press the RECHARGE button and hold in for three seconds until RECHARGE NOW be gins to flash in
25. n seal Assemble two o rings and the wave washer onto the rotor and disc The center the rotor and disc in the valve body on the rotor seal Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft Then install the cover holding screws BEFORE TIGHTENING THE SCREWS INSTALL THE VALVE CAM AND GEAR THEN TURN THE RO TOR CLOCKWISE ONLY TO SERVICE POSI TION 5 5 valve cam and gear flow plug backwash and fast rinse flow rate control rotor amp disc o ring Wear Strip rotor seal 3 H PI drain seal cross section view nozzle and venturi seal Tighten the screws using a criss cross pattern If a torque wrench is available torque to 30 40 inch pounds 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 valve cam Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SERVICE TECH INFORMATION C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE VALVE OUTLET X FILTERED WATER 2 BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR BACKWASH CYCLE FLOW PLUG ROTOR amp DISC POSITION SWITCH BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR Timer switch action allows the motor to turn the ro tor amp disc to place the valve in BACKWASH Water is routed down and out the bottom distributor up through the bed and out the top distributor to the drain The fast flow controlled by a flow plug in the drain fittin
26. on pH Taste And Or Odor Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Pounds Square Inch Gallons Per Minute The model number is on the rating decal located on the rim under the salt hole cover ZMHAZOO NO MODA SECTION 1 FILTER 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 to 1 4 D SANITIZING THE WATER FILTER 1 5 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES 2 1 to 2 2 B FILTER APPLICATIONS 2 3 C FILTERED WATER SERVICE AND BACKWASH 2 4 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR FILTER A KEEP THE FILTER FROM FREEZING 3 1 B ADDING MINERAL NEUTRALIZING FILTER 3 1 to 3 2 REPLACING MINERAL TASTE amp ODOR FILTER 3 3 D HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST 3 4 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS 4 1 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 to 5 4 B ROTARY VALVE SERVICE 5 5 E WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE 5 6 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS 6 1 to 6 4 A SAFETY GUIDES A Readall steps guides and rules carefully before installing and us ing your new water filter Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property dam age Reading this book will also help you to getall ofthe benefits from your water filter A Your water filter will improve you water as described on page 2 3 It will not soften water or remove iron It will not purify pollute
27. only trained technicians should change the time set tings ADJUSTABLE BACKWASH Press and hold the SELECT button until the display shows 000 then press the SELECT button once to advance to the Backwash time adjust screen Using the UP or DOWN buttons adjust the back wash time from 0 minutes to 60 minutes ADJUSTABLE FAST RINSE Press and hold the SELECT button until the display shows 000 then press the SELECT button twice to advance to the Fast Rinse time adjust screen Using the UP or DOWN buttons adjust the fast rinse time from 0 minutes to 60 minutes 2 2 TIMER POWER OUTAGE MEMORY If electrical power to the timer is interrupted the memory built into timer circuitry keeps time for 6 hours minimum or more The display is blank and the filter will not regenerate When electrical power comes on one of two things will happen 1 The present time of day will show steady mean ing the timer has not lost time The display will show a time but it will be flash ing The timer memory did not keep the time setting and must be reset page 1 3 If you do not reset the time regenerations will most likely be at the wrong time of day NOTE The flashing display is to remind you to reset the timer NOTE If the filter was in a recharge when power was lost it will now finish the cycle Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTE
28. ow the correct time of day If display is blank check power source to the filter If time is flashing power was off for over two days The filter resumes normal operation but re charges occur at the wrong time 2 Plumbing bypass valve s must be in SERVICE position see Figure 9 page 4 1 3 The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the fil ter inlet and outlet respectively 4 Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded wall outlet and the power cable fastened securely 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends If you do not find the problem after making the ini tial checks do the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAG NOSTICS MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTIC 1 To enter diagnostics press and hold the SELECT button until 000 shows in the display The letter P and dash or dashes indicate position switch operation The letter shows if the switch is closed A dash shows when the switch is open SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS Reg valve in service fill draw back wash or fast rinse position P valve rotating from one position to another Use the RECHARGE button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation While in this diagnostic screen the following infor mation is available and may be beneficial tor various reasons This information is retained by the comput er from the first time electrical power is applied to the fa
29. ress and hold the RECHARGE button for 3 seconds as an alternate way to clear an error code 5 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line A SERVICE TECH INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING NEUTRALIZER FILTER FILTERED WATER IS ACID LOW pH ALL FILTERS FILTERED WATER CONTAINS SEDIMENTS SAND SILT DIRT ETC OR IRON TASTE amp ODOR FILTER FILTERED WATER HAS TASTE AND OR ODOR NEEDS REFILL OF NEUTRALITE MINERAL IRON IN WATER REQUIRES OTHER WATER CONDITIONING HAVE WATER ANALYZED VISUAL CHECKS NEEDS REPLACEMENT OF ACTIVATED CARBON MINERAL 1 Is raw water pipe plumbed to valve inlet 2 ls plumbing bypass valve s in service 3 Is valve drain hose unobstructed TIMER DISPLAY SHOWS CORRECT TIME AND DAY AND IS STEADY LI OBSERVE VALVE CAM POSITION NOT IN SERVICE POSITION 1 Wiring harness has loose connections or defective 2 Switch defective IN SERVICE POSITION TEST WATER AT FILTERED WATER FAUCET CLOSEST TO FILTER TIMER SHOWS WRONG TIME AND DAY AND OR IS FLASHING TIMER DISPLAY BLANK Check electrical power to timer outlet trans former all connections Electrical power was off Reset all timer programming Investigate reason for power loss Be sure out let for filter cannot be switched off POWER OKAY FACE PLATE DEFECTIVE 3 Valve mo
30. rifier Model No 625 348235 Neutralizer Model No 625 348242 Taste amp Odor Model No 625 348252 e 7170296 O Ring 2 716xS 14 3 7176282 Clamp Section erea e 0200500 Screw 4 4014 erea 7026186 Bese vien 5425699 Neutaite Model 625 48282 5424509 carbon Model 625 808252 7252661 owners Menu e 7146611 Instaiation Mandi notillustrated 6 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS Kenmore Clarifier Model No 625 348235 Neutralizer Model No 625 348242 Taste amp Odor Model No 625 348252 6 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER FILTERS Clarifier Model No 625 348234 Neutralizer Model No 625 348241 Taste amp Odor Model No 625 348251 KEY PART 7131755 Screw 6 20 x 7 8 2 req d 0900857 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 2 req d 7142942 Clip Drain 9 0509537 Flow Plug 7170327 O Ring 5 8 x 13 16 7141239 Drain Hose Adaptor 7116713 Clip 2 req d 0507369 Installation Nut 2 req d J 0507615 Installation Tube 2 req d J 7170335 Washer 2 req d Q 2207800 Installation Adaptor 2 req d 7170288 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req d 7082053 Valve Body KEY PART 7092642 Plug Drain Seal 7170204 O Ring 3 8 x 9 16 7170246 O Ring 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 7170212 O Ring 3 4 x 15 16 7170238 O Ring 7 16 x 5 8 7174123 Screw 10
31. the display When water begins to flow from the valve drain hose place the bypass valve s in BYPASS posi tion see Figure 9 page 4 1 CAUTION BE SURE TO DO STEPS 1 AND 2 AS INSTRUCTED TO RELIEVE WATER PRESSURE IN THE TANK 3 4 Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet Carefully pull the two clips Key No 12 page 6 3 at the inlet and outlet fittings Slide the adaptors or bypass valve from the filter valve Referring to Figure 8 remove the clamp retain ers 2 and clamp sections 2 that hold the valve to the tank Lift upward to remove the valve FIGURE 8 outer covers x valve assembly Padani Pa r I I o ring seal THICK 2 7 8 I D x 3 1 4 O D o ring seal 13 16 1 D x 1 1 16 O D top l distributor tt o ring seal THIN Cy 2 3 4 1 D x 3 O D bottom on distributor 3 2 ICARE OF YOUR FILTER NEUTRALIZER FILTER 6 Remove the o rings 3 and top distributor from the top of the tank To make room for the new mineral use a hose to siphon water from the tank Use a large neck funnel add new mineral into the tank IMPORTANT DO NOT ADD MINERAL INTO THE BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR Temporarily plug the distributor tube to prevent accidental mineral spills into it DO NOT OVERFILL the tank Freeboard area see Figure 7 is needed for proper backwashing If you have mineral remaining you can use it the next time you refill the tank 9 Use w
32. tor inoperative Do Manual Advance Diagnostic to verify pro per function WATER CONTAINS SEDIMENTS NO SEDIMENTS IN WATER Filter regenerated since customer called Check for correct regeneration pro gramming CHECK PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING OK FOR FAMILY NEEDS TOO FEW BACK WASHES PRO GRAMMED REPROGRAM 00 MANUAL ADVANCE TO FILL CYCLE CHECK FILL FLOW TO SOLUTION BOTTLE t Do Manual Advance Diagnostic to verify proper function Leaking faucet or stoo 2 Filtered water used at outside faucets 3 Other unusual fil tered water usage Do Manual Advance Diagnostic to verity proper function REPAIR AS NEEDED FACEPLATE REPLACEMENT BE SURE THE VALVE IS IN SERVICE POSITION OBSERVE VALVE CYCLE INDICATOR WHEN REPLACING THE FACEPLATE If after installing and programming the replacement faceplate the valve is not in M service position do the following to assure correct cycle orientation or timing between the faceplate and valve Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures page 5 3 With the the RECHARGE button advance through the recharge cycles until the valve stops in service posi tion and RECHARGE no longer flashes in the timer NOTE The valve motor may automatically drive through several valve positions while searching for service 5 4 S gt SERVICE Valve Position Indicator Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345
33. urface for the valve adaptor o ring Then reconnect plumbing to the filter AFTER INSTALLING THE LARGE PLASTIC CLIP PULLOUTWARD ONTHE VALVE ADAPTOR TO BE SURE IT S PROPERLY HELD IN PLACE SLOWLY reposition the bypass valve s to ser vice Figure 9 page 4 1 Open the nearest fil tered water faucet until you can smell chlorine then close Again put the bypass valve s in bypass posi tion Allow the filter to stand idle for about 45 minutes while the chlorine sanitizes After 45 minutes return the bypass valve s to service position Repeat steps 1 1a and 1b to advance the filter to backwash The timer will automatically ad vance the filter through the backwash and fast rinse cycles during which the sanitizing bleach is flushed to the drain NOTE The backwash and fast rinse cycles take about 30 minutes When over the timer automati cally returns the filter to service water flow from the drain hose stops 10 Open house filtered water faucets and allow to run until the chlorine odor is gone 2 Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water sup plies the water filter may need periodic disinfecting Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line _ HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES RECHARGE NOW For times you expect to use more water than usual use the RE CHARGE NOW feature Press the RECHARGE button and hold in for three seconds RECHARGE NOW
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