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Kenmore IntelliSoft 350 Series User Manual

Kenmore IntelliSoft 350 Series
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Water Softener
with Deluxe Valve
IntelliSoft 350 Series
MODEL NO. 625.383560
Caution:
Read and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions before first use of this product.
Questions ?
Visit www.KenmoreWater.com
or call toll free 1-800-426-9345 (M - F, 7 AM - 6 PM CST)
Repair or Parts ? Call toll free 1-800-469-4663
See back cover for other Sears service numbers.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Use the plastic bag and tie provided, to hang manuals nearby the
softener for future reference.
Warranty
Installation
Start Up / Setting
How It Works
Care Of
Specifications
Repair Parts
Timer
System tested and certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI Standard 44
for water softener performance.
®
Printed on recycled paper
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U.S.A. www.KenmoreWater.com Part No. 7282598 (Rev. S 7/22/10)

Table of Contents

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Kenmore IntelliSoft 350 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
ModelIntelliSoft 350 Series
CategoryWater Dispenser
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER

Details the one-year limited warranty for material and workmanship defects.

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS

Covers leaks in the water softener tank or salt storage drum for ten years.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Outlines limitations on implied warranties and remedies for product issues.

FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP

Safety Guides

Unpack and Check Your Carton

INSPECT SHIPMENT

Guidance on inspecting the water softener shipment for any damage or missing items.

Plan Your Installation

WHERE TO INSTALL THE WATER SOFTENER

Recommends optimal placement locations for the water softener within the home.

Suggested Slab Foundation Installation

Details installation considerations for units placed on a slab foundation.

DRAW IN YOUR PIPES AND FITTINGS

Instructions for planning the water and drain pipe connections for the softener.

PIPE, FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED

Lists all necessary pipes, fittings, and materials for connecting the water softener.

Read Before Beginning Installation

BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS

Outlines the initial checks and tests required before starting the water softener installation.

Check Water's Chemical Analysis

Advises on testing water for hardness, iron, and acidity to select proper equipment.

Check Your Water Pressure

Explains how to check water pressure and requirements for installation.

Check your water flow rate

Details the procedure for measuring water flow rate to ensure proper softener operation.

Install Single Bypass Valve

ASSEMBLE INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS, OR SINGLE BYPASS VALVE

Instructions for assembling the bypass valve and connecting it to the softener.

Install 3-Valve Bypass

INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES

Details the process of connecting pipes and valves for a three-valve bypass setup.

Locate Water Softener and Connect Pipes

POSITION SOFTENER INTO PLACE

Steps for correctly placing the water softener unit before connecting pipes.

CONNECT THE SOFTENER

Instructions for connecting the water softener to the house plumbing system.

Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drains

CONNECT THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE

Details on attaching and routing the drain hose for the softener valve.

CONNECT SALT TANK OVERFLOW TUBING

Instructions for connecting the overflow tubing for the salt tank.

Leak Test

LEAK TEST

Step-by-step guide to perform a leak test after installation.

Electrical Requirements

INSTALL GROUNDING CLAMP BETWEEN THE SOFTENER IN AND OUT PIPES

How to install grounding clamps on the inlet and outlet pipes for electrical safety.

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET FOR YOUR SOFTENER

Specifies requirements for the electrical outlet used to power the softener's transformer.

Install Covers and Restart Water Heater

INSTALL COVERS

Instructions for replacing the main and salt hole covers after installation.

RESTART THE WATER HEATER

Guidance on restoring power to the water heater after softener installation.

Program The Timer

PROGRAM THE TIMER

Initial steps for setting up the timer, including model code and present time.

SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY

How to set the current time on the softener's timer display.

SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER

Instructions for inputting the water hardness level for optimal softener performance.

SET REGENERATION TIME

How to set the preferred time for the automatic regeneration cycle.

Sanitize The Water Softener

SANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENER

Procedure for sanitizing the new water softener unit before use.

SANITIZE YOUR WATER SOFTENER AS FOLLOWS

Step-by-step instructions for sanitizing the softener using bleach.

Adding Salt To The Storage Tank

ADDING SALT TO THE STORAGE TANK

Proper steps and salt type recommendations for filling the salt tank.

WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRON REMOVING ADDITIVES

Information on using specialized salt for water with high iron content.

Check List

CHECK LIST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

A final review checklist to confirm all installation procedures are followed.

Faceplate Timer Features

EXTRA RECHARGE

How to manually initiate an extra regeneration cycle when needed.

SALT MONITOR SYSTEM

Details the low salt indicator system and how to set it.

ADDING SALT TO STORAGE TANK

Guidance on refilling the salt tank based on the monitor system's alerts.

Faceplate Timer Features

Salt Efficiency

Setting to optimize salt usage for higher efficiency or meet specific regional requirements.

Clean Feature

Feature to provide extra backwash for water with iron or sediments.

Clean feature minutes

Adjusting the duration of the extra backwash cycle for the Clean Feature.

Faceplate Timer Features

Maximum Days Between Regenerations

Setting to control regeneration frequency based on a maximum number of days.

97% Feature

Feature that regenerates when 97% of softener capacity is used, saving salt and water.

12 or 24 hour clock

Option to select between 12-hour or 24-hour display format for the timer.

Faceplate Timer Features

RECHARGE TIME REMAINING AND VALVE POSITION INDICATORS

Explains display indicators for recharge status and valve positions during operation.

ERROR CODE

Information on error codes displayed by the softener's electronics.

KENMORE'S ULTRA CLEANSING FEATURE

Feature designed to remove larger sediment particles from water.

How Your Water Softener Works

SERVICE

Description of the normal operating mode where water is softened.

REGENERATION

Overview of the regeneration process, consisting of five stages.

FILL

The first stage of regeneration where water is added to the salt tank.

How Your Water Softener Works

BRINING

Stage where brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin beads.

BRINE RINSE

Stage after brining to flush brine and minerals from the resin tank.

BACKWASH

Stage where water flows upward to flush debris from the resin bed.

How Your Water Softener Works

FAST RINSE

Final stage to pack the resin bed and prepare for service.

AUTOMATIC BYPASS

How the softener bypasses water during certain regeneration cycles.

ELECTRONICS

Explanation of the water meter and computer components in the softener.

Care Of Your Water Softener

SALT BRIDGE

How to identify and break up salt bridges in the storage tank.

Care Of Your Water Softener

NOZZLE & VENTURI

How to clean the nozzle and venturi for proper brine flow.

IRON FROM RESIN BED

Advice on managing iron in the water supply and cleaning the resin bed.

Care Of Your Water Softener

PROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROM FREEZING

Steps to drain the softener to prevent damage from freezing temperatures.

DRAIN ALL WATER FROM SOFTENER

Detailed instructions for completely draining the water softener.

Care Of Your Water Softener

CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY

Troubleshooting checklist for common water softener issues to save on service calls.

Specifications

BYPASS VALVES

Specifications related to the bypass valve system for softener maintenance.

WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER

Technical limits for water supply parameters like flow, pressure, and temperature.

SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER

Specifications for the type of salt recommended for the softener.

Specifications

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Additional technical details including resin amount and flow rate performance.

Service Tech Information

ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST

Essential initial checks to perform before troubleshooting or diagnosing issues.

Service Tech Information

ERROR CODE

Explanation of error codes displayed by the softener's electronics.

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE

Steps to clear error codes from the softener's display.

MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTICS

Procedure for entering diagnostic mode to check system operation.

Service Tech Information

TROUBLESHOOTING

General troubleshooting guide for identifying and resolving softener problems.

VALVE POSITION INDICATORS

Explains the indicators shown on the display for different valve positions.

TIMER PWA REPLACEMENT

Instructions for replacing the timer's Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA).

Service Tech Information

MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK

Procedure to verify proper operation of the regeneration cycles.

CYCLE FLOW RATES (GALLONS PER MIN.)

Table listing flow rates for different regeneration cycles.

Service Tech Information

ROTARY VALVE SERVICE

Detailed instructions for servicing the softener's rotary control valve.

ASSEMBLY

Steps for reassembling the rotary valve after servicing or replacement.

Service Tech Information

WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE

Diagrams illustrating water flow during different valve cycles.

SERVICE CYCLE

Water flow path during the normal service operation.

FILL CYCLE

Water flow path during the fill stage of regeneration.

BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES

Water flow paths during the brining and brine rinse stages.

Service Tech Information

BACKWASH CYCLE

Water flow path during the backwash stage of regeneration.

FAST RINSE CYCLE

Water flow path during the fast rinse stage of regeneration.

Exploded View

Parts List

A. WATER SOFTENER COMPLETE

List of all available replacement parts for the main water softener assembly.

Parts List

B. BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY

Parts list specifically for the brine valve assembly.

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