OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NOS. UltraSoft 425 625.388460_0_ UltraSoft 480 625.388480_0_ Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. If you have questions when installing, operating or maintaining your softener, and when setting the timer, call this toll-free number... 1-800-426-9345 M - F, 7 am - 8 pm, CST UltraSoft Water Softeners with High Performance For repair or replacement parts, call this toll-free number...
WARRANTY 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 accordance with our instructions, Sears wilt repair, free of charge, defects in material or workmanship in this water softener.
Iii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:i! TABLE OF CONTENTS WATER A B E 0 F C O N E N SOFTENER Safety Guides B. Check List of Step-By-Step C. Program D. Sanitizing E. Adding Guides 1-3, 1-4 The Water Faceplate B. Soft Water 1-5 Softener Salt To The Storage a. NO. 1-2 To Install The Timer HOW YOUR 1-6 Tank WATER SOFTENER WORKS Timer Features Service and Regeneration CARE a. Salt: Adding B. Keeping C. Protect D.
SECTION WATER SOFTENER 1 START UP A. SAFETY GUIDES S • 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 to get all of the benefits from your water softener. C T • Your water softener will remove hardness minerals and "clear water" iron* from water, up to the limits shown on page 4-1.
SECTION WATER SOFTENER 1 B. CHECK LIST OF STEP-BY-STEP START UP 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. 7258997, for step-by-step guides. Page numbers Manual unless sUPPL y referred to are in the Installation otherwise noted. v" Is the house water flow going INTO the softener valve INLET? Trace piping to be sure. See pages 2-4 and 2-5.
SECTION WATER SOFTENER 1 C. PROGRAM salt level adjust START UP THE TIMER UP button RECHARGE button display ,@ @ / Ill ml Customer Assistance 1-800-426-9345 KenmoreWater.com © / signal light adjust When the HF36, and face plate PRESENT \ SELECT buttons tank light transformer is plugged in, the model code a test number (example: J1.0) show in the display for 4 seconds. Then, 12:00 AM and TIME begin to flash.
SECTION WATER SOFTENER 1 C, PROGRAM _SET WATER HARDNESS The grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of your water supply is on your water analysis report. Be sure to enter water test results on page ence. A, for future once to display THE TIMER 2-5) at 2:00 AM, ending no later than 4:00 AM. This is a good time in most households because water is not being used (see Automatic Bypass, page 2- 6). If a different recharge time setting would be better for your household, do the following.
SECTION WATER SOFTENER 1 D. SANITIZE START UP 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. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the softener. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested (i9 when installing.
SECTION WATER SOFTENER 1 E. ADDING SALT TO THE STORAGE Brine (salt and every is metered dissolved in water) is needed START UP TANK for each regeneration. The water for making brine into the salt storage tank by the softener. You must keep salt in the tank, but because the water softener is very efficient, it is not necessary to keep it full. In humid areas, it is best to fill the storage tank one quarter to one half full, and to refill it more often.
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[i!i !! :;:_!! :;:_!i SECTION HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER 2 A. FACEPLATE TIMER OPTIONAL SETTINGS - SALT EFFICIENCY, CLEAN FEATURE, CLEAN FEATURE MINUTES, MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERATIONS, 12 / 24 HOUR LITERS: CLOCK and GALLONS I-I II- rII_l _ ______ _2_ / 2. Press play. turn is desired, continue 4. Press SELECT 1 to show Continue with next step below. the 1 again - I I_1I C ii--li-- I-I i-! u Feature to show display. is desired.
[i!i !! :;:_!! :;:_!: SECTION HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER 2 A. I1_ TANK FACEPLATE TIMER To light the inside of the salt storage tank, press the TANK LIGHT button on the faceplate. Press the same button again to turn the light off, or it will turn off automatically in 4 minutes. ........ 'L I-I 5 tank light ON __ indicator _ .'_" .... I1_ WATER To view FLOW TANK THROUGH the gallon THE SOFTENER (or liter) per minute water valve position ----_ i........
[i!i !! :;:_!! :;:_!i SECTION KENMORE'S (UltraSoft ULTRA HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER 2 CLEANSING WORKS FEATURE 480 only) ultra cleansing The ultra cleansing feature keeps larger particles of sediment from entering the home's plumbing system. As water passes through the softener, the larger sediment particles are collected in the integrated basket and then rinsed to the drain before each re- screen / generation.
[i!i !! :i :_!! :i :_!i SECTION B. HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER 2 SOFT WATER SERVICE REGENERATION [] FILL: Salt, dissolved and REGENERATION [] in water, Brine is needed to clean the hardness the resin beads. To make the brine, is called brine. minerals from water flows into BRINE the RINSE: resin After tank, the all of the brine brine valve is moved closes. Water keeps flowing the same way it did during brining except the brine flow has stopped.
[i!i !! _;_ !! _;_ !i SECTION B. [] FAST RINSE: HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER 2 SOFT WATER Backwash is followed SERVICE WORKS and REGENERATION ELECTRONICS by a fast flow of water down through the resin tank. The fast flow packs the resin bed and gets it ready for return to service (FIG. 9). Two main parts of the softener's electronics a WATER METER, and _ a COMPUTER. After fast rinse, ener valve outlet. As water flows through the meter, it sends electric pulses to the computer.
[i!i !! :i:_!! :i:_!! :ii' SECTION CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER 3 A. SALT: ADDING SALT TO STORAGE WHEN S TO ADD SALT: The Salt tank is about 1/3 full (see note on page 1-6). Never let the softener use all the salt before refilling. Without salt, you will soon have hard water. After filling, Monitor System (see page 2-1) will turn the low salt light on to warn you when to refill with add salt. Check for a low salt light a few weeks after you install the softener, and every week after that.
[i!i !! :i :_!! :i :_!! :;i SECTION CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER 3 B. KEEPING NOZZLE A clean nozzle THE WATER & VENTURI and venturi (FIG. 11) is a must O-ring Seal _ Screen Support _._._.. Screen _ Nozzle & Venturi _ Gasket _ Screen tered directly over the small holes in the nozzle & venturi housing. and clean the gasket, flow plugs and screens. Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean. If needed, use a small brush to remove iron or dirt.
[i!i !! :i :_!! :i :_!! :i i' SECTION C. If the softener CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER 3 PROTECT is installed THE WATER where it could freeze (summer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain water from it to stop possible freeze damage. drain the softener: _ Close the shut-off ter pipe, _! Open a faucet pressure _ valve on the house near the water meter in the main or pressure soft water pipes SOFTENER Drain 4-1. Move _ remove the large holding to vent .
[i!i !! :i :_!! :i :_!! :i i' SECTION D. CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER 3 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. If you do not find anything wrong, while making the checks, and your softener still does not work, call your Sears Service Department. Note: 1. Also read ERROR CODE, page 2-3. 2.
[i!i !! _;_ !! _;_ SECTION KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER 4 A. DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS BYPASS S Bypass E valve(s) should VALVES always water service position. Position if needed for softener repairs. C remain in soft in "bypass" only SINGLE BYPASS T PULL OUT for service E D C A N /I PUSH IN for bypass ,1 3 - VALVE BYPASS ,! ,JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ. ,JJJJ JJJJJ_JJJ. ,JJ JJJJJJJJJ. 'JJJ_JJJJJJJJ,JJJJJ JJJJJJJJJ.
[i!i !! :,i_ !! :,i_ SECTION KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER 4 A. DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS Pressure Drop (PSI) vs. Flow Rate (GPM) 35 30 25 m co 13. v o. O 20 lu a 15 t_ "13. 10 9,0 gp I 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Flow Rate (GPM) Intermittent flow rate does not represent rated capacity and efficiency. Continuous capacity and efficiency performance.
[i!i !! _;_ !! _;_ !! _;_ !! : SECTION SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5 A. WIRING S TROUBLESHOOTING SCHEMATIC | BACK OF TIMER (PWA) E A_ ff,[_UT POS / TURBINE r---_l MOTOR _ U 1 | TA i K U G HT I C tank light T _ valve motor gm o._NO Turbine Sensor bm FACEPLATE Position ON C Switch F TONIGHT PRESSFOR EMME_ATE N ,JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ. ,JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ. AVG.
[i!i !! :i _ !! :i _ !! :i _ !! : SECTION SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5 A. AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS The chart appear, The faceplate timer (PWA) computer has a selfdiagnostic function for the electrical system, except for input power and water me...... I-I ter. The computer monitors elec.... i-r-i- _7 tronic components and circuits for correct operation.
[i!i !! :;_ !! :;_ !! :;_ !! : SECTION SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING _ Press and hold the SELECT until... button for 3 seconds _.-nC _ E_u._ _ I-Iff / sensor housing ...HF36 shows. _LT_E_ turbine outlet I I I I return I 1. time display. 1 button OTHER INFORMATION: While in this diagnostic screen, the following information is available and may be beneficial for various reasor_s.
[i!i !! :i :_!! :i :_!! :i :_!! : SECTION SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5 A. MANUAL ADVANCE TROUBLESHOOTING REGENERATION CHECK Note: 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. Be sure a salt bridge salt contact. a. If the softener The faceplate display must show a steady time (not flashing).
[i!i !! :;:_!! :;:_!! :;:_!! : SECTION SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5 B. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE Before working on the valve, turn off the water supply and disconnect from electrical power. TO RELIEVE PRESSURE: Install bearing onto gear shaft. Install motor plate and tighten screws to a snug fit. See page 6- 3 for detailed schematic. • 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet.
SECTION5 C. WATER SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE from Valve Inlet (hard water) top distributor To Valve Outlet (soft water) resin tank ¢ resin I bottom distributor \ position switch bed _"1_ Hard water enters the valve inlet port. Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor, into the resin tank. Hard water is softened as it passes through the resin bed, then enters the bottom distributor.
SECTION5 C. WATER SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES venturi nozzle • from Valve Inlet (hard water) brine from sal$ ." storage tank 44"_, / water to valve outlet i_,/f-'--.._@@\\ position r____L_,.i /._f% -_\/t switch _ V _ _,,.C,_ it A p?_,. _ 'W' /L, After fill, timer/switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position. Water flow is directed to the nozzle.
SECTION5 C. WATER SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE drain soft water to valve outlet \ switch 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 the motor to return the valve to service. As the valve rotates, the position switch drops to open the circuit.
i_:_::i!i:ii:i ::i!i:ii:i::i SECTION Kenmore REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER 6 MODEL NOs. 625.388460 I_ & 625.388480 S I_ 2 \ 3 \ C T N ,JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ. ,JJJJ ,JJ JJJJJJJJJJ. JJJJJJJJJ= ,JJ JJJJJJJJ= 'dJd_dJdJdJdJ. ,JJ JJJJJJJJJ= _dJ dJdJdJdJ.
i_:_::i!i:ii:i ::i!i:ii:i::i SECTION REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER 6 Kenmore MODEL NOs. 625.388460 A. WATER KEY NO. 1 PART NUMBER SOFTENER _0_ &625.388480 _0_ COMPLETE KEY NO. PART NUMBER Cover Lock (req'd for ship.
i_:_::i!i:ii:i ::i!i:ii:i::i SECTION Kenmore REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER 6 MODEL NOs. 625.388460 I_ &625.
i_:_::i!i:ii:i ::i!i:ii:i::i SECTION REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER 6 Kenmore MODEL NOs. 625.388460 B. BRINE VALVE I_ &625.388480 I_ ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NUMBER 1 7168647 Ceramic Weight 2 0513860 Float Stop 3 7097202 Float (includes Key No.
[{:_::i!i:ii:i ::i!i:ii:i::i SECTION REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER 6 C. VALVE ASSEMBLY 8 11 10 9 21 12 seal 13 xN 14 cross-section t-/-15 view 28 16 17 29 \ 30 23 24 31 25 26 33 32- 27 6-5 Problems, Questions? Call 1- 800- 426- 9345 Kenmore Water Line
i_:_::i!i:ii:i ::i!i:ii:i::i SECTION REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER 6 Kenmore MODEL NOs. 625.388460 [_ &625.388480 [_ C. VALVE ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NUMBER KEY NO. PART NUMBER 1 2 7224087 7228544 31 32 7195482 7171145 Seal (Nozzle & Venturi) 3 7231393 33 7170319 4 0900857 O-ring, 1/4 x 3/8 (2 req.) Screw, #6-20 x 3/8 (3 req.
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