Kenmore 625.348321 User Manual

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
625.348321
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All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
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Kenmore 625.348321 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	625.348321
Category	Water Dispenser
Language	English

Summary

Kenmore Water Softener Warranty Information

Sears Water Softener Warranties

Details the one-year limited warranty on the softener and ten-year warranty against leaks.

Sears Installation Policy and Warranty

Outlines the standards for Sears installation labor and its associated warranty.

Facts and Figures to Keep

A section to record essential softener details like model number and installation date.

Section 1: Softener Start Up Procedures

Safety Guidelines and Cautions

Essential safety rules and warnings to prevent injury and equipment damage during setup.

Installation Step-by-Step Checklist

A checklist referencing installation manual steps to ensure correct softener setup.

Programming the Timer

Instructions for setting the current time, day of week, and regeneration schedule.

Sanitizing the Water Softener

Procedure for cleaning the softener with bleach to eliminate bacteria.

Filling the Salt Storage Tank

Guidance on selecting the correct salt type and filling the salt tank.

Section 2: How Your Water Softener Works

Face Plate Timer Features

Explains timer functions like Recharge Now, Vacation mode, and error codes.

Power Outage Memory Function

Describes how the timer retains settings during power interruptions.

Soft Water Service and Regeneration Cycles

Details how the softener provides soft water and the stages of the regeneration process.

Automatic Bypass During Regeneration

Explains how hard water is supplied during regeneration cycles.

Section 3: Care of Your Softener

Refilling Salt Tank and Breaking Salt Bridges

Instructions for maintaining salt levels and resolving salt bridge issues.

Cleaning the Water Softener

Steps for cleaning the softener's exterior, nozzle, venturi, and resin bed.

Preventing Freeze Damage

Procedures for draining the softener to protect it from freezing temperatures.

Helpful Hints Troubleshooting Checklist

A guide to diagnose and resolve common softener problems.

Section 4: Other Things to Know

Fine-Tuning Your Softener Settings

Adjusting regeneration frequency and fill cycle duration for optimal performance.

Regeneration and Fill Cycle Table

A table to determine optimal regeneration settings based on household size and water hardness.

Dimensions and Performance Specifications

Technical data including dimensions, flow rates, pressure, and hardness limits.

Section 5: Service Technician Information

Electrical Connections and Wiring

Provides the wiring schematic and details of electrical connections.

Regeneration Cycle Time Adjustments

Information on checking and adjusting regeneration cycle flow rates and durations.

Troubleshooting Error Codes and Diagnostics

Explains error codes, electronic diagnostics, and manual advance procedures.

Rotary Valve Service and Assembly

Instructions for disassembling, servicing, and reassembling the softener's rotary valve.

Water Flow Paths Through the Valve

Detailed diagrams and explanations of water flow during service and regeneration cycles.

Section 6: Repair Parts and Diagrams

Main Unit and Valve Assembly Parts

List of replacement parts for the primary softener components and valve.

Brine Valve Assembly Parts List

Detailed breakdown of parts specific to the brine valve mechanism.

Bypass Valve Installation Parts

List of components for the optional bypass installation valve.