Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 625.3486 Kenmore
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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 625.348600 Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. If you have questions when installing, operating or main- taining your softener, and when setting the timer, call this toll-free number.
WARRANTY I I 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 ac- cordance with our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material or workmanship in this water softener.
TABLE OF CONTENTS L I PAGE NO. SECTION 1 SOFTENER START UP A. SAFETY GUIDES B. CHECK LIST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL C. PROGRAM THE TIMER D. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER E. FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT 4 5 6-7 8 9 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A.
SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START-UP I 1A. SAFETY GUIDES • 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 dam- age.
SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START-UP I I 1 B. CHECK LIST OF ALL 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 Installation Manual, part no. 7183613, for step-by- step guides.
SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START-UP I 1C. PROGRAM THE TIMER signal light adjust f salt level adjust Kenmore Water Line for Customer Assistance 1-800-426-9345 display _ RECHARGE TONIGHT LOW RECHARGE NOW.
SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START-UP 1 C. PROGRAM THE TIMER 2. SET WATER HARDNESS • Press the SELECT button (flashing) and HARDNESS. The grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of your water supply is on your water analysis re- port. Be sure to enter water test results on page 2, for future reference.
SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START-UP I 1D. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply, and will not cause bacteria to form or grow.
SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START-UP 1 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 metered into the salt storage tank by the softener. However, you must keep the tank filled with salt.
SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS I 2A. FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES EXTRA RECHARGE Sometimes, a manually started regeneration (re- charge) may be desired, or needed. Two examples are: You have used more water than usual (guests visiting) and you may run out of soft water before the next timer started regeneration.
SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2A. FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES OPTIONAL SETTINGS- CLEAN FEATURE MINUTES, MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGEN- ERATIONS, and 12 / 24 HOUR TIME READINGS: 1. To set 1, 2 or all 3 options, press and hold SELECT for 3 seconds. Then press again until the CLEAN TIME display shows.
SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS I 2B. 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.
SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION [-2]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.
SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS .I 2B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION AUTOMATIC BYPASS During the brining, brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration, HARD water goes through the softener valve and to the house pipes. If a faucet is opened, hard water is there for your needs.
SECTION 3 cARE OF'tOUR SO .ER I I 3A. SALT...REFILLING STORAGE TANK/BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT: The Salt Monitor System (see page 10) will turn the low salt light on to warn you when to refill with salt. Check for a low salt light a few weeks after you install the softener, and every week after that.
SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER I 3B. KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN COVERS To keep your new Kenmore water softener looking nice, apply a coat of paste wax and repeat once a year. When dusty, wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it sparkling. NOTE: Never use cleaners having ammonia or abrasives.
SECTION 3 cARE oF Your so .ER 30. KEEP THE 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 -- 1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank.
SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER I 3D. HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST ... TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY If your water softener fails to work make the following easy checks. Often, you will find what's wrong yourself and you won't have to call and wait for service.
SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW I I 4A. DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS BYPASS VALVES Bypass valve(s) should always remain in soft water service position. Position in "bypass" only if needed for softener repairs.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5A. TROUBLESHOOTING Keep this manual with your water softener. If repairs are needed, the service technician must have the in- formation on the following 8 pages. For telephone assistance, call toll free, 1-800-426-9345.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A. TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The faceplate timer (PWA) computer has a self- diagnostic function for the electrical system, ex- cept for input power and water meter. The computer monitors the electronic components and __1-I- ] circuits for correct operation.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5A. TROUBLESHOOTING VALVE POSITION INDICATORS: Depending on the valve position, the following indicators show in the display: INDICATOR VALVE POSITION Serv .......... service Fill ........... fill Brine ......... brining/brine rinse Bkwash .
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A. TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, and other controller functions. Always make the initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnostics.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5B. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE Before working on the valve, turn off the water supply and disconnect from electrical power. TO RELIEVE PRESSURE: - - 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet. Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C .. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE To Valve Outlet (soft water) bottom distributor ¢ from Valve Inlet water) distributor resin tank position ,..__ Hard water enters the valve inlet port. Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor, into the resin tank.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES venturi nozzle brine from _,_ salt storage tank bypass hard water to valve outlet from Valve Inlet (hard water) O position switch After fill, timer/switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE drain soft to valve outlet During FAST RINSE, the rotor & disc is positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor, and exits through the bottom distributor, to the drain.
SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS I KENMORE WATER SOFTENER, MODEL NO. 625.348600 9 10 11 12 13 22 21 20 19 17 16 18 KEY PART NO. NUMBER 1 1 2 7174177 3 7137612 4 7095373 5 7132840 6 7195979 7 7193553 - 7194656 8.
SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS I KENMORE WATER SOFTENER, MODEL NO. 625.348600 48 47 46 BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY 30 31 32 33 KEY PART NO. NUMBER 30 7168647 31 0513860 32 7097202 33 0516947 34 7093216 35 7092278 36.
SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS I I KENMORE WATER SOFTENER, MODEL NO. 625.348600 82 80 79 90 -_ wear-strip seal 'k "N cress-section view 74 77 78 65 66 0 67 68 57 71 73 95 69 30.
SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS I I KEY PART NO. NUMBER 50 7131755 51 7133008 52 7171200 53 0900857 54 7171250 55 7171218 56 7169180 57 7172793 58 7170288 59 7178163 60 7173008 61 7173024 62 7174313 63 7185500.
OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 625.348600 The model number of your water softener is found on the rating de- cal. This decal is on the rim, under the salt cover.
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