Kenmore 625.348261 User Manual

OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

625.348261

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 filter, and when
setting the timer, call this
toll-free number...

1-800-426-9345

(M - F, 7 am - 8 pm, CST)

For repair or replacement

parts, call this toll-free num

ber...

1-800-366-7278

See back cover for other

Sears service numbers.

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Tannin Water Filter

♦ Warranty
♦ Start Up / Setting Timer
♦ How It Works
♦ Care Of
♦ Specifications
♦ Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Part No, 7282572 {Rev. A 5/11/06)

WARRANTY

SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER FILTER

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON FILTER

For one year fronn the date of purchase, when this filter is installed and maintained
in accordance with our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in
material or workmanship in this water filter.

FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS

For ten years from the date of purchase. Sears will furnish and install a new current
model water filter tank or salt storage drum, free of charge, if either the tank or drum
develop a leak.

TOOBTAINWARRANTYSERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACTTHE NEAREST SEARS
SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. This warranty
applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which
vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

If you want your water filter professionally installed, talk to your Sears Salesman. He will arrange for a
prompt, quality installation by Sears Authorized installers.

SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY

All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be per
formed in a neat, workmanlike manner in accor
dance with generally accepted trade practices. Fur
ther, all installations shall comply with all local laws,
codes, regulations and ordinances. Customer shall
also be protected, during installation, by insurance
relating to Property Damage, Workman's Com

In addition to any warranty extended to you on the
Sears merchandise involved, which warranty be
comes effective the date the merchandise is
installed, should the workmanship of any Sears ar
ranged installation prove faulty within one year.
Sears will, upon notice from you, cause such faults
to be corrected at no additional cost to you.

SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY

pensation and Public Liability.

FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP

Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe place so you always have
these facts.

Water Filter Model No.t_______________________________________
Serial Number
Date Installed
Water Hardness
Iron Content
Tannin

_________

pH

__________

Water Pressure
Water Flow Rate

t The model number is on the rating decal, located on the rim, under the salt hole cover.

_______________________________________________

Grains Per Gallon

____

Taste And/ Or Odor

_Parts Per Million

Parts Per Million

Pounds/Square Inch

Gallons Per Minute

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 WATER FILTER START UP PAGE NO.

A. Safety Guides.......................................................................................................... 1-1

B. Gheck List of All Step-By-Step Guides to Install ............................................... 1-2

C. Program the Timer ................................................................................... 1-3&1-4

D. Sanitizing the Water Filter..................................................................................... 1-5

SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS

A. Faceplate Timer Features............................................................................. 2-1 & 2-2

B. Filtered Watep Service and Regeneration

.................................................

2-3 & 2-4

SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR FILTER

A. Checking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling

B. Breaking a Salt Bridge ........................................................................................... 3-1

C. Cleaning the Filter Resin Bed ............................................................................... 3-2

D. Cleaning the Nozzle & Venturi............................................................................. 3-2

E. Keep the Filter From Freezing

F. Helpful Hints Checklist - Before You Call for Service ...................................... 3-4

.............................................................................

...................................................

3-1

3-3

SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

A. Dimensions / Specifications................................................................. 4-1 & 4-2

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

A. Wiring Schematic ................................................................................................... 5-1

B. Troubleshooing - Manual Initiated Electronics Diagnostics 5-2

B. Troubleshooing - Manual Advance Diagnostics................................................ 5-3

C. Rotary Valve Service............................................................................................... 5-4

D. Water Flow Through the Filter Valve........................................................ 5-5 to 5-7

SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS 6-1 to 6-4

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SECTION 1

WATER FILTER START UP

A. SAFETY GUIDES

^ Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using
your new water filter. 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 filter,

^ Your tannin filter will remove tannins from your water supply as de
scribed on page 4-2. Also see the specifications on page 4—1. It will
not soften hard water, purify contaminated water, or make other unsafe
water safe to drink. The tannin removal resin will foul or deteriorate if
supply water exceeds any of the limitations as specified on page 4-1.

Pretreatment my be needed.

^ Protect the filter and piping from freezing. Damage from freezing
voids the filter warranty. See page 3-3.

^ Connect the filter to the house COLD water (120° max.) pipe only.

DO NOT CONNECT TO HOT WATER. Hot water will damage Inner parts

and weaken or break the tank.

CAUTIONS

PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO
PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FILTER OR OTHER PROPERTY PER
SONAL INJURY, OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK.

A THIS FILTER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE
THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED, AND PLUG IT INTO A
GROUNDED 120V OUTLET.

A Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should
become damaged or frayed. Make repairs before plugging back
into the power outlet.

A Always unplug the filter from electrical power before removing

outer valve covers.

European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all electrical and elec
tronic equipment to be disposed of according to Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) requirements. This directive or

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similar laws are in place nationally and can vary from region to
region. Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposal of
this equipment.

1-1

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SECTION 1

WATER FILTER START UP

B. CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

Refer to the Installation Manual, part number

7146611, for step-by-step guides.
To be sure you have done all the steps to install

the filter, read the following list. Page numbers
referred to are in the Installation Manual.

y" Is the house water flow going INTO the filter

valve INLET? Trace piping to be sure . . . page

9.

K' Is the plumbing bypass valve (or three valves)

set for SERVICE? . . . See Figure 13, page 4-1 of
this manual.

K' Is the valve drain hose connected the right

way, and without sharp bends or kinks that
could stop or reduce water flow? . . . page 14.

y" Is the transformer plugged into an inside, con

tinuously "live", grounded, 120V-60Hz electri
cal outlet. . . page 17.

y* Be sure to restart the water heater . . . page 18.

FIGURE 1

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1-2

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SECTION 1

C. PROGRAM THE TIMER

WATER FILTER START UP

FIGURE 2

When the transformer is plugged into the electri
cal outlet a model code is displayed for a few sec
onds followed by a test number (example: Jl.l).
Then, 12:00 PM and the words PRESENT TIME
will begin to flash in the time display.

display

UP button

DOWN button

SELECT button

1. SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY

Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the present
time. Press UP to move the display ahead; press
DOWN to move the time backward.

Notes:
If

---------­DOWN button until "S tAn" shows in the display.
Then, press the SEEECT button to set, and change
to the flashing PRESENT TIME display.

To check the model code, unplug the transformer
at the wall outlet and plug in again, if other than

this code shows, see page 5-2 to reset.

If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the
display, press the SELECT button (FIGURE 2) un
til they do.

SOUND "BEEPER": A "beeper" sounds while

pressing buttons for set-up. One beep signals a
change in the face plate display Repeated beeps
mean the timer will not accept a change from the
button you have pressed, telling you to use anoth
er button.

shows in the display, press the UP or

a. If the present time is between noon and mid

night, be sure PM shows.

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b. If the present time is between midnight and

noon, be sure AM shows.

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Each press of the UP or DOWN buttons changes
the time by 1 minute. Holding the buttons in
changes the time 32 minutes each second.

C. Press the SELECT button once to set the pres

ent time of day and advance to the next set up
screen.

1-3

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SECTION 1

C. PROGRAM THE TIMER

WATER FILTER START UP

2. SET DAYS TO RECHARGE

This setting is the number of days the fitter wiit go
between recharges. The defauit setting is 2 days,
with a maximum setting of 99.

Press the UP or DOWN buttons untii the cor
rect number of days between recharges is
shown in the dispiay.

b.

Press the SETECT button once to set the days
to recharge and advance to the next set up
screen.

See the chart beiow to determine the frequency of
recharges. Find the number of peopie iiving in the
househoid, and then going across the chart, find
the number of days that the fitter shoutd be set for
recharges.

3. SET RECHARGE TIME

The fitter is factory set to begin recharge at 12:00
AM. If a different recharge time is desired, or
needed, do the foiiowing.

a. Press the UP or DOWN buttons untii the cor

rect recharge time is shown in the dispiay.

b. Press the SETECT keypad once to set the re

charge time and return the dispiay to the nor­mat operating screen with the present time of
day shown.

Regeneration Tabie

Number of Peopie in

Househoid

1 - 3 3 days
4 - 6 2 days

7- 10 1 days

Days to Recharge

setting

1-4

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SECTION 1

WATER FILTER START UP

D. SANITIZING THE WATER FILTER

Care is taken at the factory to keep your water fil
ter clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the
filter will not infect or contaminate your water
supply and will not cause bacteria to form or
grow. However, during shipping, storage, instal
ling and operating, bacteria could get into the fil
ter. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is sug
gested(Dwhen installing.

1. The first time you sanitize your filter, be sure

to do all steps in the installation manual, and
on pages 1-2, 1-3 and 1-4 of this manual first.

NOTE: Be certain the bypass valve is pulled out to

"service" position.

2. Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail to fill the

salt storage tank with up to 3 gallons of water.

3. Remove the brine well cover (FIG. 3) and pour

about 3/4 ounce, or 1 to 2 tablespoons, of
common 5.25%, unscented, household bleach
(Clorox, Linco, BoPeep, White Sail, Eagle, etc.)

in the filter brinewell. Replace the brinewell
cover.

4. Press the RECHARGE button and hold for 3

seconds to start a rec

seconds to start a recharge. This first recharge

does several things.

• It draws the bleach into and through the filter to
sanitize it.

• It fills the salt tank to the water level needed.

• It gets all the air out of the resin tank.

• It prepares the resin bed (see page 2-4) for service
and flushes residual chlorine from the filter.

NOTE: This recharge takes about 2 hours.

Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On some water

supplies, the water filter may need periodic disinfecting.

1-5

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SECTION 2

HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS

A. FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES

RECHARGE NOW

For times you expect to use
more water than usual, use the
RECHARGE NOW feature.
Press the RECHARGE button
and hold in for three seconds.

"RECHARGE NOW" begins to

flash in the display and a re
charge starts right away. You
will have filtered water when the
recharge is over in about two
hours.

VACATION

The day you leave on vacation
or other long absence, press and
release (do not hold) the RE
CHARGE button. "VAC" begins
to flash in the display. The timer
will keep time, but the filter will
not recharge and waste water.

When you return, press and release the RECHAR
GE button again to return the filter to service, and
the correct time of day will show in the display.

Remember to do this or the filter will not recharge

and you will soon have tannins in your water sup
ply.

NOTE: While in VACATION, the filter will go

through a recharge if the RECHARGE NOW fea
ture is used.

To shut off the water supply to the filter, use the
plumbing bypass valve(s) . . . Figure 13 on page
4-1.

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

ERROR CODE

An error code could appear in the faceplate dis
play if a problem occurs in the filter electronics. If
you see and error code instead of the present time
of day, please call your local Sears Service Depart
ment for service.

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FIGURE 5

2-1

SECTION 2

HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS

A. FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES

The default settings for fill (6:00 minutes), brine
draw (80 minutes), backwash (12 minutes) and
fast rinse (8 minutes) cycles of regeneration are
factory set for maximum performance of the filter.
Use the following procedures to check for correct
cycle times, or to change if desired.

trained technicians should change the time set
tings.

FILL

Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis
play shows "000- -", then press the SELECT but
ton once to display the Fill time screen.

This setting should stay at the 6:00 minute fill
time.

However, only

Using the UP or DOWN buttons, adjust the back
wash time from 0 minutes to 60 minutes.

ADJUSTABLE FAST RINSE

Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis
play shows "000--", then press the SELECT but
ton four times to advance to the Fast Rinse time
adjust screen.

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rinse time from 0 minutes to 60 minutes.

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ADJUSTABLE BRINE DRAW

Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis
play shows "000- -", then press the SELECT but
ton twice to advance to the Brine Draw time adjust
screen.

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Using the UP or DOWN buttons, adjust the brine
draw time from 0 minutes to 255 minutes.

ADJUSTABLE BACKWASH

Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis
play shows "000- -", then press the SELECT but
ton three times to advance to the Backwash time
adjust screen.

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TIMER "POWER-OUTAGE MEMORY"

If electrical power to the timer is interrupted, the
"memory" built into timer circuitry keeps time for
6 hours (minimum) or more. The display is blank
and the filter will not regenerate. When electrical
power comes on, one of two things will happen.

1. The present time of day will show steady,

meaning the timer has not lost time.

2. The display will show a time, but it will be

flashing. The timer memory did not keep the
time setting and must be reset (page 1-3). If
you do not reset the time, regenerations will
most likely be at the wrong time of day.

NOTE: The flashing display is to remind you to

reset the timer.

NOTE: If the filter was in a recharge when power
was lost, it will now finish the cycle.

2-2

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SECTION 2

HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS

B. FILTERED WATER, SERVICE AND REGENERATION

IMPORTANT: Sears water filters are sometimes installed alone in the water system, but most often other

water treating equipment is needed. Always be sure to have your water tested by a qualified testing labo
ratory. If you need help, ask at your Sears store, or call the Kenmore Water Line, 1-800-426-9345.

TANNIN WATER

Water containing tannin has a yellowish cast (even
after softening and/or filtering). Tannin can be an
associated cause of yellow stains on washable fab
rics, china, and plumbing fixtures. Tannins (humic
acids) are harmless organics, caused by the water
passing through peaty soil and decaying vegeta
tion.

SERVICE

When the filter is providing filtered water, it is
called "Service". During service, unfiltered water
flows from the house main water pipe into the fil
ter. Inside the filter resin tank is a bed made up of
thousands of tiny, plastic resin beads. As unfil
tered tannin passes through the bed, each bead
attracts and holds the tannin particles. It is much
like a magnet attracting and holding metals. Water
without the tannin particles flows out of the filter.

FIGURE 6

SERVICE

WATER

IN

REGENERATION

FILL: Salt, dissolved in water is called brine. Brine
is needed to clean the tannin particles from the
resin beads. To make the brine, water flows into
the salt storage area during the fill stage as shown
below.

FIGURE 7

FILL

WATER

IN

Resin Bed

After a period of time the resin becomes coated
with tannin particles and it has to be cleaned. This
cleaning is called regeneration. Regeneration is
started at 12:00 AM (or other preselected time) by
the timer, and consists of five cycles: (1) TILT, (2)
BRINING, (3) BRINE RINSE, (4) BACKWASH, (5)
EAST RINSE.

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BRINING: During brining, the brine travels from
the salt storage area, to the resin tank. Brine causes
the resin to release the tannin particles, and they
are carried to the drain.

The nozzle and venturi create the suction to move
the brine, maintaining a slow flow rate for maxi
mum cleaning.

2-3

SECTION 2

HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS

B. FILTERED WATER, SERVICE AND REGENERATION

BRINE RINSE: After a premeasured amount of
brine is used, the brine valve closes. Water flow
continues as during brining, except for the brine
draw. Tannin particles and brine are flushed from
the resin tank to the drain.

FIGURE 8

BRINING / BRINE RINSE

WATER

IN

BACKWASH: During backwash, water flows UP
through the resin tank at a fast rate to flush iron
minerals, dirt and sediments from the bed and to
the drain. The bed lifts and expands for maximum
cleaning.

FIGURE 9

BACKWASH

WATER

FAST RINSE: Backwash is followed by as fast flow
of water down through the resin tank (page 19).
The fast flow packs the resin bed and gets it ready
for return to service.

FIGURE 10

FAST RINSE

WATER

FILTERED

WATER OUT ^

AUTOMATIC BYPASS

IN

During the brining, brine rinse and backwash
cycles of regeneration, unfiltered water goes
through the filter valve and to the house pipes, if a
faucet is opened. However, you should not use
HOT water, if possible, because the water heater
will refill with unfiltered water.

resin bed lifted

and expanded

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SECTION 3

CARE OF YOUR FILTER

A. CHECKING THE SALT STORAGE LEVEL AND REFILLING

Brine (salt dissolved in water) is
needed for each and every re
generation. The water for mak
ing brine is metered into the salt
storage tank by the filter. How
ever, you must keep salt in the
tank.

WHEN TO REFITT WITH SAET:
Check the salt level a few weeks
after you install the filter and ev
ery week after that. Refill when
the storage tank is about 1/3
full. Never let the filter use all
the salt before refilling. Without
salt, you will soon have unfil
tered water.

B. BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE

Sometimes, a hard crust or salt

bridge forms in the salt storage

■

empty space forms between the water and salt. Then
salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine.

tank. It is usually caused by high
humidity or the wrong kind of
salt. When the salt bridges, an

Use nugget or pellet water softener salt only. Do
not use rock salts. They have dirt and sediments
that will cause maintenance problems. Fill the
tank from 1/2 to 3/4 fill. In humid areas where
salt bridging may be a problem, it is best to keep
the salt level lower and to refill more often.

CAUTION: WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH
IRON REMOVING ADDITIVES - Some salts

have an additive to help keep the resin bed clean.

THIS ADDITIVE WILL RUIN THE TANNIN
REMOVING RESIN ... SEE PAGE 4.

FIGURE 11

If the storage tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if
you have a salt bridge. Salt is loose on top, but the

bridge is under it. The following is the best way to
check for a salt bridge.

Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of
the tank. Take a broom handle, or like tool, and

CAREFULLY push it down into the salt, working

it up and down. If the tool strikes a hard object (be

sure it's not the tank bottom), it's most likely a salt

bridge. Carefully break the bridge with the tool.
Do not pound on the outside of the brine tank.

If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge, take it
out. Then fill (about 1/2 full) the tank with nugget
or pellet salt only.

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SECTION 3

CARE OF YOUR FILTER

C. CLEANING THE FILTER RESIN BED

To keep the tannin resin bed clean and working
efficiently, do the following at least once each
month.

Use one gallon of luke warm water (do not use hot
water) to fully dissolve 1 cup of soda ash. After

D. CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VENTURI

A clean nozzle and venturi (Figure 12) is a must
for the filter to work right. This small unit moves

brine from the salt storage tank to the resin tank

during regeneration. If it becomes plugged with
sand, silt, dirt, etc., the filter will not work and
you will get unfiltered water.

Be sure the filter is in service cycle (no water pres

sure at nozzle and venturi), then turn off the cap
from the nozzle and venturi housing. Lift out the
screen support and screen, then the nozzle and
venturi. Wash and rinse the parts in warm water
until clean. If needed use a small brush to remove
iron or dirt. Also check and clean the gasket and
flow plug if dirty.

Carefully replace all parts in the correct order. Lu

bricate the o-ring seal with silicone grease or Vase

line and place in position. Install and tighten the
cap, BY HAND ONLY. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
AND BREAK THE CAP OR HOUSING.

It is recommended that you clean the nozzle and
venturi at least three times a year. Clean more
often if you notice a difference in water quality.

thoroughly stirred, pour the solution directly into
the brinewell (see key no. 25, page 6-2).

The solution will be drawn into and through the
resin bed during filter regenerations.

FIGURE 12

0-Ring

Screen

Support

Screen

Nozzle &

Venturi

* Gasket

'Flow Plug

Nozz. & Vent.

Housing

NOTE: Be sure holes in the

gasket align with the holes at
the bottom of the nozzle &
venturi housing.

•INSTALL \NIJH

NUMBERED SIDE UP,

CONCAVE SIDE DOWN

3-2

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SECTION 3

CARE OF YOUR FILTER

E. KEEP THE FILTER FROM FREEZING

If the filter is installed where it could freeze (sum
mer cabin, lake home, etc.) you must drain all wa
ter from it to stop possible damage caused by
freezing. To drain the filter-

1. Close the shutoff valve on the house main wa
ter pipe, near the water meter or pressure

tank.

2. Open a faucet in the filtered water pipes to
vent pressure in the filter.

3. Looking at Figure 13 on page 4-1, move the
stem in a single bypass valve to bypass. Close
the inlet and outlet valves in a three valve by
pass system, and open the bypass valve.

4. Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet.

5. Pull the holding clip to remove the drain fit
ting, with drain hose attached, from the valve.

DO NOT LOSE THE BEACK RUBBER EEOW
PLUG AND RETAINER.

6. Looking at page 11 in the installation manual,

remove the plastic clips and pull the adaptors
or bypass valve from the inlet and outlet.

7. Move the filter close to the floor drain. SLOW

LY and CAREFULLY (the filter is heavy) tip
the filter over so the valve inlet and outlet are
over the drain. DO NOT RFST THE FILTER
ON THE INLET AND OUTLET EITTINGS
OR THEY WILL BREAK.

8. Tip the bottom of the filter up a few inches

and hold until all water has drained. Leave
the filter laving like this until you are ready to
use it. Plug the inlet and outlet with rags to
keep dirt, bugs, etc. out.

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SECTION 3

CARE OF YOUR FILTER

F. BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE . . . HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

NO FILTERED WATER No salt, or salt bridged, in storage tank. Add salt to storage tank, or break up salt

bridge, and use the RECHARGE NOW

feature, page 2-1.

FILTER RECHARGES, BUT FILTERED
WATER SOMETIMES CONTAINS
TANNINS

Plumbing bypass valve{s) in “bypass”
position.

Transformer unplugged at wall outlet,
power cable disconnected from electronic
board, fuse blown/circuit breaker popped,
or circuit switched off.

Timer in the vacation "VAC” position Press the VACATION button once to re

Timer not programmed for recharge. See page 1 -4 to program a recharge

An error code shows in the face plate dis
play.

Backwash flow washer plugged. Remove drain hose adaptor to clean, see

Drain hose plugged, kinked or bent. Straighten hose, or remove and clean.
Too few regenerations programmed.

Possible change in water conditions.
Using more water since timer was pro

grammed.
HOT water used while the filter is recharg

ing

Move stem in a single bypass valve to
SERVICE. In a three valve bypass, open

the inlet and outlet valves, close the by

pass valve.
Check for loss of power and correct. Re

set the time and use the RECHARGE

NOW feature, page 2-1. Also see “Elec

tric Power Outlet For Your Filter”, page 17

in the installation manual.

turn the filter to service, see page 2-1.

schedule.

See page 2-1.

pages 5-4 and 6-4.

See page 1 -4 to change recharge sche

dule.

See maximum limits, page 4-2.
See page 1 -4 to program additional re-

generation(s).
The water heater will refill with bypass iron

water. Avoid using water during re
charges.

Leaking faucet or toilet valve A small leak can waste hundreds of gal

lons of water in a few days. Fix plumbing
leaks, and always fully close faucets.

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SECTION 4

A. DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

FIGURE 13

I BYPASS VALVES

SINGLE-PLASTIC

PULL STEM

OUTWARD

SERVICE

Push

Inward

For

Bypass

3-VALVE

SERVICE

Close Bypass Valve

Open Inlet & Outlet Valves

BYPASS

Open Bypass Valve

Close Inlet & Outlet Valves

FOR

Bypass

Valve

Inlet

Valve

Nominal Resin Tank Size; 10” Diameter x 47” high

CLASSIFICATION OF FILTER; ...................................................

FILTER TYPE;

..............................................................................

TYPE OF RESIN; .........................................................................

..............................................

..............................................

..............................................

AMOUNT OF MINERAL:............................................................... .................................1,0 cu. ft.

Household
Tannin removal

Acrylic, strongly basic

macroporous anion

exchange

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A. DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

Pretreatment Needed

For Higher Amounts

Supply Water Limits

Listed

MAX, WATER HARDENSS:...........................................................

MAX, CLEAR WATER IRON: ........................................................ 2 ppm

MAX, CHLORINE*: ........................................................................ 1 ppm Activated Iron Filter

MAX, TANNIN: ............................................................................... 3 ppm

MAX, pH: ........................................................................................ 8,0

MAX, NITRATES:

MAX, SUSPENDED SOLDS*:........................................................ 1,0 NTU

INLET WATER PRESSURE LIMITS:
MAX, INLET WATER TEMPERATURE:

MIN, INLET WATER FLOW:........................................................... 4 gal/min.

MIN, INLET AND OUTLET PIPE SIZE:.......................................... 3/4 inch

BAOKWASH FLOW RATE (at 35 psi inlet pressure):

MIN, SALT USAGE AT EACH REGENERATION:......................... 5 lbs

MIN, FREQUENCY OF REGENERATIONS:

...........................................................................

.............................................

.......................................

....................

................................

10 gpg

2 mg/L

20-125 psi

120T

1 gal/min.

every 2 days

Water Softener

Water Softener and/or

Iron Filter

CAPACITY RATING: ...................................................................... See Rating Decal on Filter

continuous

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SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

A. WIRING SCHEMATIC

IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR WATER FILTER. IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED, THE SER

VICE TECHNICIAN MUST HAVE THE INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES.

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SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

B. TROUBLESHOOTING

ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS EIRST

1. Does the time display show the correct time of

day?
...If display is blank, check power source to the

filter.
...If time is flashing, power was off for over two

days. The filter resumes normal operation but re
charges occur at the wrong time.

2. Plumbing bypass valve(s) must be in SERVICE

position (see Eigure 13, page 4-1).

3. The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the

filter inlet and outlet respectively.

4. Is the transformer plugged into a "live"

grounded wall outlet, and the power cable fas
tened securely?

5. The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and

sharp bends.
If you do not find the problem after making the

initial checks, do the MANUAL ADVANCE

DIAGNOSTICS on page NO TAG.

MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTIC

1. To enter diagnostics, press and hold the SE

LECT button until (000- - ) shows in the display.

Use the RECHARGE button to manually advance
the valve into each cycle and check correct switch
operation.

While in this diagnostic screen, the following in
formation is available and may be beneficial tor
various reasons. This information is retained by
the computer from the first time electrical power is
applied to the face plate.

...Press the UP button to display the number of
days this face plate has had electrical power ap
plied.

...Press the DOWN button to display the number
of regenerations initiated by this face plate since
the model code number was entered.

2. Press the SELECT button and hold for 3 seconds
until the model code appears in the display.

C . Q-

2 * ПМ

The letter (P) and dash or dashes indicate position
switch operation. The letter shows if the switch is
closed. A dash shows when the switch is open.

SWITCH

DISPLAYS

- -

- P

VALVE CYCLE STATUS

valve in service, fill, brine draw,
backwash or fast rinse position

valve rotating from one position
to another

NOTE: If the face plate is left in a diagnostic display (or a flashing display when setting times or days
to recharge), preset time automatically returns if a button is not pressed within 4 minutes.

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NOTE: For correct filter operation, the model code

must be S tAn.
To reset the code, press the UP or DOWN buttons

until the correct model code shows in the display.

3. Press the SELECT button to return the present
time display. If the code was changed, make AEL
the timer settings, page 1-3 and 1-4.

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SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

B. TROUBLESHOOTING

MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS

Use the following procedures to advance the filter
valve through the regeneration cycles to check op
eration.

Remove the top cover to observe cam and switch
operation during valve rotation.

DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY

1. Press and hold the RECHARGE button for 3

seconds until RECHARGE NOW flashes in the
display and the filter moves into the fill cycle.

...If the motor does not ruiy check the motor and
all wiring connections.

Check for fill water flow to the brine tank. If water
does not enter the tank, look for an obstructed
nozzle and venturi, fill flow plug or brine tubing.

2. After verifying fill, press the RECHARGE but

ton to move the valve into brining. A slow flow of
water to the drain will begin. Verify brine draw
from the brine tank by shining the flashlight into
the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in
the liquid level.

If the unit does not draw brine, check for...
...dirty or defective nozzle and venturi
...nozzle and venturi not seated on the gasket, or
gasket defective
...restriction in valve drain, causing a back- pres

sure (bends, kinks, elevated too high, etc.),
...obstruction in brine valve or brine tubing
...inner valve failure (obstructed rotor disc, wave
washer defective, etc.)

NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing con

tact of the water with salt.

3. Again press the RECHARGE button to move
the valve into backwash. Look for a fast flow of
water from the drain hose (see specifications, page
4-1).

...An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top dis
tributor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.

Be sure household water pressure (well system) is
maintained at a minimum of 20 psi. Adjust the
pump switch upward, if needed.

4. Press the RECHARGE button to move the filter
into fast rinse. Again, look for a drain flow rate
about the same as backwash.

5. To return the filter to service, press the RE
CHARGE button once.

OTHER SERVICE

UNFILTERED WATER BYPASS (unfiltered water
"bleeds" into filtered water supply.

1. Missing or defective o-ring(s) at resin tank to
valve connection.

2. Defective rotor disc, seal or wave washer.
WATER LEAKS FROM DRAIN HOSE (during ser

vice)

1. Defective rotor disc, seal, or wave washer.

2. Defective o-ring on disc shaft.

AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS

The face plate has a self diagnostic function for the
electrical systems (except input power). The face

CODE MOST LIKELY LEAST LIKELY

Err 01, Err 03

& Err 04

Err 05 faceplate

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE: 1. Unplug transformer

fect------3. Plug in transformer

the RECHARGE button for 3 seconds as an alternate way to clear an error code.

wiring harness or connection to position switch / switch / valve defect causing high torque /
motor inoperative

--------

4. Wait for 12 minutes. The error code will return if the defect was not corrected. Press and hold

plate monitors the electronic components and cir
cuits for correct operation. If a malfunction occurs,
an error code appears in the face plate display.

POSSIBLE DEFECT

-------------

2. Correct de

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SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

C. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE

IMPORTANT: Before working on the valve, turn

off the water supply and disconnect from electrical
power.

To relieve pressure:
.. . THREE VAEVE BYPASS: Close the inlet and

open a filtered water faucet. Then close the outlet
valve and open the bypass valve.

.. . SEARS SPECIAE BYPASS: Slide the bypass
valve stem to bypass position. Loosen the three

hex head screws (see (g) in drawing) toward the
backside of the valve to allow pressure water to
bleed out (catch water with a rag).

DISASSEMBLY

To remove a part or group of parts, refer to the
valve drawing. A common screwdriver or nut

driver, Phillips screwdriver and pliers are the only
tools needed to completely disassemble.

SERVICING THE VALVE

Inspect all o- rings, seals and gaskets for wear or

defects.
Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor and disc for

scratches, chips or wear.

NOTE: If a replacement is needed, be sure to use

the current replacement part.

ASSEMBLY

Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper
position. Lubricate ALL o- rings, and seals with
FDA approved silicone grease. To install the rotor

seal, first place the seal into the valve groove,
round side down (see cross section). Apply a light
coating of silicone grease to the seal's crossing
ribs. Then carefully center the wear strip on the

seal, and push it downward onto the seal.
Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal.

Assemble two o-rings and the wave washer onto
the rotor and disc. The center the rotor and disc, in
the valve body, on the rotor seal.

Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor

shaft. Then install the cover holding screws.
Before tightening the screws, install the valve cam

and gear, then turn the rotor (clockwise only) to

service postion.

spacer

switch

motor plate

flow plug {back
wash and fast rinse
flow rate control)

rotor & disc

o-nng

rotor seal

drain seal

nozzle and

venturi seal

Tighten the screws using a criss-cross pattern. If a
torque wrench is available, torque to 30-40 inch
pounds.

Lubricate the gear on the motor, and the valve
cam gear with Molykote grease, or other high
quality gear lubricant.

Be sure to orient switch as shown, with lever to
ward the valve cam.

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SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

D. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE

SERVICE CYCLE

Unfiltered water enters the valve inlet port. Internal valve porting routes the water down and out
the top distributor, into the resin tank. Unfiltered water is filtered as it passes through the resin bed,
then enters the bottom distributor. Filtered water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet,
to the house water pipes.

FILL CYCLE

VALVE CAM

POSITION

SWITCH

VENTUR

FILL FLOW

PLUG

FILL WATER'

(FILTERED)

VALVE OUTLET
(FILTERED

WATER)

ROTOR & DISC

VALVE INLET

'■ ’ (UNFÌLTERED WATER)

To begin a regeneration, the electronic timer energizes the circuit to the valve motor. The valve
motor rotates the rotor and disc and the valve cam until the position switch lever drops to open
the motor circuit, when the valve reaches FILL position. As the rotor and disc rotates, the port
opens for filtered water to fill through the venturi. Fill flow continues to the brine valve, and into
the salt storage tank. Filtered water is still available to the house lines.

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SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

D. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE

VALVE

OUTLET

(BYPASS UNFILTERED

WATER)

BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES

ROTOR & DISC

VENTURI

NOZZLÉ

BRINE

FROM SALT

STORAGE

TANK

DRAIN

VALVE INLET

(UNFILTERED WATER)

TOP

DISTRIBUTOR

POSITION
SWITCH

BOTTOM

After fill, timer / switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position.
Water flow is directed to the nozzle. Suction, created by the nozzle and venturi, draws brine from
the salt storage tank and injects it into the resin bed via the bottom distributor. Flow continues out
the top distributor and to the drain. Unfiltered water is available at the valve outlet.

When the brine valve closes to end brine draw, water flow continues in the same directions to slowly
RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the drain.

BACKWASH CYCLE

ROTOR & DISC

FLOW PLUG

Timer / switch action again allows the motor to turn
the rotor & disc to place the valve in BACKWASH,
stopping water flow to the nozzle. Water is routed
down and out the bottom distributor, up through the
bed, and out the top distributor to the drain. The fast
flow (controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting)
flushes dirt, sediments, deposits, remaining brine and
hardness to the drain.

VALVE

OUTLET

DRAIN

VALVE

INLET

TOP

DISTRIBUTOR

POSITION

.

___

RESIN ’

\ BOTTOM

DISTRIBUTOR

SWITCH

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SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

D. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE

FAST RINSE CYCLE

ROTOR & DISC

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 timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service, and as the valve rotates, the
position switch lever drops to open the circuit. The valve remains positioned in service until the
timer initiates the next regeneration.

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SECTION 6

Kenmore MODEL NO. 625.348261

REPAIR PARTS

39

19

20

\

21

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SECTION 6

Kenmore MODEL NO. 625.348261

REPAIR PARTS

KEY

NO.

10 7146734 Bottom Cover
11 7176292 Clamp Section (2 req’d.)
12 7088033 Clamp Retainer (2 req’d.)
13 7170296 0-ring, 2-7/8” x 3-1/4”
14 7170254 0-ring, 13/16” X 1-1/16”
15 7170270 0-ring, 2-3/4” X 3”
16 7112963 0-ring Kit
17 7077870 Top Distributor
18 7105047 Repl. Distributor (bottom)

19 7092202 Resin Tank, 10” x 47”
20 7148338 Resin, 1 cu ft
21 7026196 Base

PART

NO.

1 7275907 Transformer
2 7259927 Wire Harness
3 7285677 Rep’l Faceplate Timer
4 0900300 Screw, #4 X 1/4” (2 req’d.)
5 7128566 Power Cable Wire Harness
6 7144449 Cover, Controller
7 7103972 Screw, #8 X 7/16” (4 req’d.)
8 0900291 Screw, #18 X 3/8” (2 req’d.)
9 7288120 Bracket

DESCRIPTION

KEY

NO.

22 7180437 Cover, Brine Tank
23 0500283 Brinewell Cover
24 7082150 Wing nut
25 7100819 Brinewell
26 7003847 O-rIng
27 7148875 Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8” long
28 9003500 Grommet ■
29 1103200 Hose Adaptor ■
30 0900431 Hose Clamp ■
31 7112612 Brine Tank
32 7116488 Brine Valve Assembly
33 7095470 Brine Tube
34 7113016 Tubing Assembly
35 7131365 Screen
36 7080653 Clip
37 7113008 Float, Stem & Guide Assembly
38 1205500 Clip
39 7092210 Shroud Kit

♦ 7123613 Grease for O-rings
♦ 7139999 Drain Tubing
♦ 7282572 Owners Manual
♦ 7146611 Installation Manual

■ included on small parts skin-pack
♦ not illustrated

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

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Kenmore MODEL NO. 625.348261

REPAIR PARTS

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SECTION 6

Kenmore MODEL NO. 625.348261

REPAIR PARTS

KEY

NO.

10 7170262 O-ring Seal, 1 -1/8 in. x 1 -3/8 in.

11 7167659 Screen Support

12 7146043 Screen

13 7187772 Nozzle & Venturi, with Gasket

14 7084607 Flow Plug (.15 gpm)

15 7095030 Cone Screen

16 1148800 Fill Flow Plug (.3gpm)

17 1202600 Nut-Ferrule

18 7081104 Nozzle & Venturi Housing

19 7081201 Retainer
20 7170319 O-ring Seal, 1/4 in. x 3/8 in. (2 req’d)
21 7082053 Valve Body
22 7129889 Spring
23 7092642 Plug (Drain Seal)
24 7081764 Seal (Nozzle & Venturi)

PART

NO.

1 7070412 Screw, #4 - 24 X 1 -1/8 in.
2 7117816 Spacer

3 7030713 Switch
4 7077472 Expansion Pin
5 7074123 Screw, #10 14 X 2 in. {5 req'd)
6 7085263 Valve Cover
7 7082087 Wave Washer
8 7199232 Rotor & Disc
9 7199729 Cap

7204362 Gasket only

-

- 7137507 Nozzle & Venturi Assembly {includes key

nos. 9 - 16 & 18)

DESCRIPTION

KEY

NO.

25 7170204 O-ring Seal, 3/8 in. x 9/16 in.
26 7134224 Rotor Seal
27 7170246 O-ring Seal, 3-3/8 in. x 3-5/8 in.
28 7170212 O-ring Seal, 3/4 in. x 15/16 in.
29 7170238 O-ring Seal, 7/16 in. x 5/8 in.
30 7129716 Seal Kit (Includes Key Nos. 24 - 29)
31 0900431 Hose Olamp
32 7024160 Drain Hose Adaptor
33 7170327 O-ring Seal, 5/8 in. x 13/16 in.
34 0501226 Flow Plug, Bkw. and F. Rinse (.9 gpm)
35 7142942 Clip
36 7284964 Cam and Gear
37 0503288 Bearing
38 7288112 Motor Plate
39 0900857 Screw, #6 - 20 x 3/8 in. (2 req’d)
40 7285936 Motor - Includes Key No. 41
41 7131755 Screw, #6 - 20 X 7/8 in. (2 req’d)
42 0507369 Installation Nut (2 req’d) ■
43 0507615 Installation Tube (2 req’d) ■
44 7170335 Washer (2 req’d) ■
45 7116713 Clip (2 req’d) ■
46 7248706 Ground Clamp Kit ■
47 7129871 Bypass Valve
included on small parts skin-pack

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

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REPAIR PARTS

NOTES

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REPAIR PARTS

NOTES

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