Kenmore 625.75130, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...rtifiés par NSF Inter national selon la norme NSF ANSI 44 pour la réduction de la dureté de l eau l efficacité et la réduction de baryum et radium 226 228 et certifiés selon la norme NSF ANSI 372 Use Care Guide Guide de l utilisation et d entretien English Français Models Modèles 625 75130 625 75230 Kenmore Water Softener with Ultra Flow Valve Adoucisseur d eau avec soupape à ultra débit Systems t...

Page 2: ... product 3 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product 4 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intend ed purpose 5 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recomme...

Page 3: ...ally unsafe water or water of unknown quality without adequate disin fection before or after the system p Check with your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes You must follow their guides as you install the system Follow your local and provinical codes if they differ with guides in this manual p Use only lead free solder and flux for all sweat sol der connections as requ...

Page 4: ...ted by test data Variable Salt Dose The salt dose is selected by the electronic controls at regeneration time based on the amount needed PERFORMANCE CLAIMS Contaminant Influent Challenge Level Maximum Allowable Product Water Level Barium 10 10 mg L 2 0 mg L Radium 226 228 25 pCi L 5 pCi L These models are efficiency rated The efficiency rating is valid only at the minimum salt dose These softeners...

Page 5: ...ater Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit www kenmorewater com Dimensions 3 3 4 IN OUT 48 41 1 2 IN OUT 19 3 4 40 1 4 SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 16 1 2 IN OUT 105 4 cm 121 9 cm 102 2 cm 50 2 cm 41 9 cm 9 5 cm OUT IN FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Figure 1 ...

Page 6: ... TREATMENT EQUIPMENT Shows sequence of equipment only not all items are needed in all applications Central Water Filtration System Sediment Cartridge Filter Water Heater Water Softener Untreated Water to Outside Faucets Hot Water to House Cold Water to House Iron Filter Pressure Tank City Water Supply Well Water Supply Well Pump OR Figure 3 Always locate an Iron Filter UPSTREAM of the water soften...

Page 7: ...utlet and transformer are in an inside location protected from wet weather Use a continuously live outlet which cannot be accidentally switched off 8 When installing in an outside location you must take the steps necessary to assure the softener installation plumbing and wiring are protected from the ele ments direct sunlight contamination vandalism etc WHERE TO INSTALL THE WATER SOFTENER Review t...

Page 8: ...water 2 Shut off the gas or electric supply to the water heater 3 Open the highest and lowest water faucets in your house This will let water drain from the pipes Close faucets after water has drained 4 Remove the top cover Pull outward on the two tabs to release top cover see Fig 5 The salt lid remains attached to the top cover when removed Set both covers aside so they will not get scratched or ...

Page 9: ...ection See Fig 10 CAUTION Be careful when putting pipe fittings togeth er Do not cross thread and do not over tighten Figure 7 Turbine Support Valve Outlet Turbine ALTERNATE BYPASS VALVE INSTALLATION Figure 9 IN OUT If connecting to floor level plumbing install the bypass valve turned downward as shown Figure 8 INSTALL HOLDING CLIPS Bypass Valve or Installation Adaptor Plastic Clip O Ring Valve In...

Page 10: ...so best to use if running a drain line overhead To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener purchase a compression fitting 1 4 NPT female pipe threads x 1 25 cm minimum O D tube and tubing from your local hardware store CONNECT SALT TANK OVERFLOW HOSE 1 Locate the rubber grommet adaptor elbow and tube clamp see Fig 11 that are in the parts bag 2 Push the grommet into the hole in the salt tank wal...

Page 11: ... water flow from both open faucets 4 Place bypass valve s in SERVICE EXACTLY as fol lows Keep soft water faucets open a Single Bypass Valve Slowly slide pull the valve stem outward toward service pausing several times to allow the softener to pressurize gradually b 3 Valve Bypass Fully close the bypass valve and open the outlet valve Slowly open the inlet valve pausing several times to allow the s...

Page 12: ... the plumbing system along with the water softener be sure to restore electrical con tinuity across all removed metal pipe sections INSTALL COVERS After installing your water softener put the covers on Angle the covers so the top cover clips onto the back first then bring down in front and clip on the tabs inside the rim and lower the salt lid closed See Fig 5 CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER The softe...

Page 13: ...he words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display press the SELECT 1 button a few times until they do 1 Press the r UP or s DOWN buttons to set the present time Up moves the display ahead down sets the time back Be sure AM or PM is correct NOTE Press buttons and quickly release to slowly advance the display Hold the buttons down for fast advance 2 When the correct time is displayed press the SELECT...

Page 14: ...isplay Otherwise press the SELECT 1 button several times until they do 1 The softener s default recharge start time is 2 00 AM This is normally a time of day when water is not being used in the household Hard water bypasses the softener if the household draws water during the recharge cycle If a different recharge start time is desired press the r UP or s DOWN buttons to change the time in 1 hour ...

Page 15: ...OT use rock salts as they have dirt and sediments that will stop the softener from working To maintain optimum performance of your water softener the salt tank should be cleaned out every 2 to 3 years POTASSIUM CHLORIDE KCl SALT If you choose Potassium Chloride KCl as a regenerant following these suggestions will help give you years of maintenance free service 1 Place only one bag of KCl in your s...

Page 16: ...tion at the next preset recharge time 2 00 AM or as set If you decide to cancel the regeneration before it starts press and release the ON OFF HOLD button once more RECHARGE TONIGHT will stop flashing in the display 3 Press the SALT LEVEL ADJUST button as many times as necessary to make the salt level bars in the dis play see Fig 24 match the number on the brinewell 4 If you want to change the lev...

Page 17: ...N 2 Press SELECT 1 again to display one of the Clean screens shown below CLEAN This feature is beneficial on water supplies containing iron and or high amounts of sediments sand silt dirt etc When set to ON a backwash and fast rinse cycle will occur first preceding the normal regeneration sequence This provides extra cleaning of the resin bed before it is regenerated with the salt brine To conserv...

Page 18: ...ys screen MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERATIONS The electronic controller automatically determines regen eration frequency This provides the greatest operat ing efficiency and under most conditions this feature will be left in its default mode However you can set this feature to force a regeneration every set number of days You may want to do this if for example your water supply contains iron and yo...

Page 19: ...dis play is blank but the electronic controller keeps the cor rect time for several hours When electrical power comes on again you will have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing The HARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never require resetting unless a change is desired Even if the clock is incorrect after a long power outage the softener works as it should to keep your water soft howeve...

Page 20: ...idge Salt Empty Space Water Level 3 5 cm Pencil Mark Broom Handle Push tool into salt bridge to break Service Information ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST 1 Does the time display show the correct time of day If display is blank check power source to the sof tener If time is flashing power was off for a long peri od The softener resumes normal operation but regenerations occur at the wrong ti...

Page 21: ...lt lid Valve drain hose is plugged or restricted Hose must not have any kinks sharp bends or any water flow blockage See Valve Drain Requirements Intermittent hard water Incorrect time set Check and change time setting Incorrect water hardness set Refer to Set Water Hardness Number to set correctly Hot water being used when softener is regenerating Avoid using hot water while the softener is regen...

Page 22: ...ashing display when setting times or hardness the normal time of day dis play automatically returns if a button has not been pressed for 4 minutes To return to the diagnostic display repeat step 1 above TURBINE OPERATION If no water is flowing through the softener the turbine indicator displays three zeros When water is flowing a 000 to 140 count repeats for each gallon 3 8 liters of water passing...

Page 23: ...ll begin Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liq uid level 5 If the softener does not draw brine nozzle and or venturi dirty nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket restricted drain check drain fitting and hose ineffective nozzle and venturi seal other inner valve problem rotor seal rotor disc wave washer ...

Page 24: ...0 426 9345 or visit www kenmorewater com Water Softener Exploded View Valve Assembly See Pages 26 27 for parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rating Decal Location 25 26 7 8 23 24 21 20 10 11 13 14 12 17 15 16 18 19 22 29 28 27 9 Kenmore Model Nos 625 75130 625 75230 30 31 ...

Page 25: ...nk 7331258 Overflow Hose Adaptor Kit includes Key Nos 15 17 15 á Adaptor Elbow 16 á Grommet 17 á Hose Clamp Key No Part No Description 18 7327584 Repl Bottom Distributor 19 0502272 Resin 20 7247996 Repl Resin Tank 25 4 x 101 6 cm 7112963 Distributor O Ring Kit includes Key Nos 21 23 21 á O Ring 69 9 x 76 2 mm 22 á O Ring 20 6 x 27 0 mm 23 á O Ring 73 0 x 82 6 mm 24 7077870 Top Distributor 7331177 ...

Page 26: ...00 426 9345 or visit www kenmorewater com Valve Assembly Exploded View 50 51 53 52 54 55 56 58 57 59 60 69 61 62 67 68 63 64 65 74 75 70 71 72 77 78 73 Seal Wear Strip Cross Section View 76 66 79 80 82 81 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 ...

Page 27: ... Reducer Bushing 1 to 3 4 pack of 2 Ù Key No Part No Description 7342712 Drain Plug Kit 1 includes Key Nos 65 74 75 74 á Plug Drain Seal 75 á Spring 76 7081201 Retainer Nozzle Venturi 7290931 Turbine Support Assembly including 2 O Rings See Key No 72 1 ea of Key Nos 77 78 77 á Turbine Support Shaft 78 á Turbine 79 7171145 Valve Body 80 7342649 O Ring 6 4 x 9 5 mm pack of 2 81 1202600 Nut Ferrule 7...

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