Kenmore 625.38811 manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. Kenmore C-20 625.388110 Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. If you have questions when installing, operating or main- taining your softener, and when setting the timer, call this toll-free number... 1-800-426-9345 (M - F, 7 am - 8 pm, CST) For repair or[...]

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I ............................................ OF CONTENTS ',_ ......... ,_ ....... ,_ ....... ,_ ....... ,_ ....... ,_ ....... ,_ ....... ,_ TABLE B I_ 0 N T N ,_ _ ,_, a_ B. C. D. E. a_ B_ a_ B_ C. D. a_ a_ WATER SOFTENER START UP Safety Guides Check List of Step-By-Step Guides To Install Program The Timer ...................................[...]

SECTION1 WATER SOFTENER START UP S C N i.JJ.JJ.J .JJ.JJ.J .JJ.J. i._J.= ._J.=. A. 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 damage. Reading this book will also help you[...]

SECTION1 WATER SOFTENER START UP B. CHECK LIST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL _lb be sure you have done all the steps to install the softener, read the following list. Refer to the Instal- lation Manual, part no. 7267336, for step-by-step guides. Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual unless otherwise noted. m" Is the house[...]

SECTION1 WATER SOFTENER START UP C. PROGRAM THE TIMER display/I- RECHARGE button f f_ _,._;TRONf_ BeQhaFge Tonight WATER _,__ up button SOFTENER down button SELECT button When the transformer is plugged in, a model code, and a test number (example: $3.0) show in the face plate display for 4 seconds. Then, 12:00 AM and PRESENT TIME begin to flash. 5[...]

SECTION1 WATER SOFTENER START UP C. PROGRAM THE TIMER m SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER I_ SET RECHARGE (REGENERATION) TIME m • Press the SELECT button once to display 25 (flashing) and HARDNESS. The grains per gallon (gpg) hard- ness of your water supply is on your water analysis report. Be sure to enter water test results on page A, for future refere[...]

SECTION1 WATER SOFTENER START UP D. SANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water soft- ener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply, and will not cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria could [...]

E. ADDING SALT TO STORAGE TANK Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and every regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage tank by the softener. However, you must keep salt in the tank, but it is not necessary to keep it full. It is best to fill the storage tank one quarter to one half full, and to refill [...]

SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A. FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES S C N i..=..J_J.J ..=..J_,.J,_ ..=..J_. h., ., j.I j.._., j.I. i..= ..=..J_. h., .,j.I. i..,j====., i..,j====., i..,j==. • EXTRA RECHARGE Sometimes, a manually started regeneration (recharge) may be desired, or needed. Two exam- ples are: - You have used more water than usual (gu[...]

SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B. SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION SERVICE REGENERATION 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[...]

SECTION 2 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 deans hardness minerals from the resin beads and they are discharged out the drain. How much brine is needed to clean the resin depends on: - - th[...]

SECTION 2 , , I HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B. SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION AUTOMATIC BYPASS During the brining, brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration, HARD water goes through the soft- ener valve and to the house pipes. If a faucet is opened, hard water is there for your needs. Howev- er, you should not use hot water, if possibl[...]

SECTION3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER A. SALT: ADDING TO STORAGE TANK, SALT BRIDGE S C N i.,=..J_J.J .,=..J_,.J,_ .,=..J_. i.,= .J .,=..J_. h.= .=..I.I. i....a====., i....a====., i....a==. WHEN TO ADD SALT: Check the salt level a few weeks after you install the softener and every week after that. Add salt to the storage tank when the salt height is [...]

SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER B. KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN NOZZLE & VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi (FIG. 11) is a must for the softener to work right. This small unit moves brine from the salt storage tank to the resin tank during re- generation. If it becomes plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the softener will not work an[...]

SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER C. PROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROM FREEZING If the softener is installed where it could freeze (summer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage. _lb drain the softener: []Close the shut-off valve on the house main wa- ter pipe, near the water meter or pressure tan[...]

SECTION3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER D. CHECKLIST ... TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often, you will find what's wrong your- self and you won't have to call and wait for service. If you do not find anything wrong, while making the checks, and your softener still does not work, [...]

SECTION 4 KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A. DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS S C N i_J_J_ _J_J_ _J_. i_J_ _J_J_ _J_. F A B C D E F 1 F 2 GM Salt Tank Height 34-1/2 102.2 Resin Tank Diameter 8 20.3 (nominal) Resin Tank Height 35 101.6 (nominal) Inlet-Outlet Height 36-1/2 105.4 Overall Height 46 116.8 Length 18 49.5 Width 11-1/2 41,9 Distance between inle[...]

SECTION 4 KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A. DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Type of ion exchange material (resin) Amount of rosin (cuft) Total rogeneration time Efficiency Rating Max. Drain Flow Rate (gpm) high capacity 0.62 approximately 110 minutes @ 3.7 salt dose 4940 @ 1.8 Ib salt 0.9 gpm = gallons per minute gpg = grains per g[...]

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION S C N A. TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING SCHEMATIC 'i?i 9m brN valve motor FACEPLATE display RECHARGE button (Recharge Tonight - Now) UP button jJ DOWN button _SELECT button Keep this manual with your water softener. If repairs are needed, the service technician must have the information on the following 8 pages. For[...]

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION A. TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The faceplate timer (PWA) computer has a self- diagnostic function for the electrical system, except for input power and water meter. The computer m°nit°rs electr°nic c°mp°nents I I and circuits for correct opera- _.l"f- I tion. If a malfunction occurs[...]

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION A. TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS Valve in service, fill, brining, backwash or fast rinse position _ p Valve rotating from one position to another C. While in this diagnostic screen, the following in- formation is available and may be beneficial for various reasons. This information is[...]

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION A. TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verities 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 stead[...]

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION B. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE Before working on the valve, turn offthe water sup- ply and disconnect from electrical power. TO RE- LIEVE PRESSURE: tion. Tighten the screws using a criss-cross pattern. If a torque wrench is available, torque to 30-40 inch pounds. • 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a soft[...]

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE To Valve Outlet (soft water) ¢ bottom distributor _// (hard water) ..top distributor resin tank POSITIOi_I __"_x _ SWITCH Hard water enters the valve inlet port. Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor, into the resin ta[...]

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES bypass hard water to valve outlet venturi nozzle brine from salt stor- age tank from Valve Inlet r) _° POSITION After fill, timer/switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position. Water flow is directed to the [...]

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE soft water to valve outlet drain POSITION 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. The electronic timer again energizes th[...]

SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NO. 625.388110 S C N 13_C) 24_ 19 '1 ,I 22 21 20 A. WATER SOFTENER COMPLETE KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NUMBER 1 7180291 - 7267093 2 7230559 3 7252373 4 7246356 5 7088033 6 7176292 7 7230541 8 7201398 9 7212682 10 7138066 11 7127463 12 7236474 13 500283 14 7082150 15 7148875 16 7003847 17 71[...]

SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER 48 46 Kenmore MODEL NOS. NO. 625.388110 B. BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY 30 31 32 33 34 35 KEY PART NO. NUMBER 30 7168647 31 0513860 32 7097202 33 0516947 34 7093216 35 7092278 36 7170288 37 0516211 38 0516924 39 7116713 40 7092252 41 7080653 42 7131365 43 7094979 44 7092294 45 7176161 46 7095470 47 7113016 36 48 71[...]

SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER C. VALVE ASSEMBLY [_ 87 86 83 84 85 60_ _ 61_ 62_ 94 I 70 71 / 69 101 IO0 99 72 6-3 Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line[...]

SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER KEY PART NO. NUMBER 50 7070412 51 7117816 52 7030713 53 7077472 54 7074123 55 7085263 56 7082087 57 7199232 58 7199729 59 7170262 60 7167659 61 7146043 62 0521829 63 7237721 64 7095030 65 1148800 66 7003847 67 7120526 68 1202600 69 7187065 70 7081201 71 7170319 72 7082053 73 7133498 74 7116713 75 7129889 76[...]

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. Kenmore C-20 625.388110 The model number of your water softener is found on the rating de- cal. This decal is on the rim, under the salt cover. When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following in- formation: • Product Type • Model Number • Part Number • Part Description www. KenmoreWater.[...]