Kenmore 625.348321 User Manual

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OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

625.348321

Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product.

Solid State Water Softener

z Warranty z Start Up / Setting Timer

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

SAVE THIS MANUAL

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

z How It Works z Care Of / Troubleshooting z Specifications z Repair Parts

Use plastic bag and tie provided, to hang manuals nearby

the softener for future reference.

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WARRANTY

SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WA TER SOFTENER

Foroneyearfromthedateofpurchase, whenthiswatersoftenerisinstalledandmaintained in accordance with our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material or workmanship in this water softener.

FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS

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

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTERTHROUGHOUTTHEUNITEDSTATES.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethisproduct is in use in the United States.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayhaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom state to state.

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

Ifyou want yourwater softener professionallyinstalled,talk to yourSears Salesman. Hewillarrange for a prompt, quality installation by Sears Authorized Installers.

SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY

All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be performed in a neat, workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted trade practices. Further,all installations shall comply with all local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.Customershallalsobe protected,during installation, by insurance relating to Property Damage, Workman’s Compensation and Public

In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandiseinvolved, which warranty becomes effective the date the merchandiseis installed, should the workmanship of any Sears arranged installation prove faulty within one year, Sears will, upon notice from you, cause suchfaultstobecorrectedatnoadditionalcostto you.

SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY

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 Softener Model No.† Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Grains Per Gallon Iron Content Parts Per Million

*pH Taste And/Or Odor Water Pressure Pounds/Square Inch Water Flow Rate Gallons Per Minute

† The model number is on the rating decal, located

on the rim, under the salt hole cover.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

NO.

SECTION 1 SOFTENER START UP

A. SAFETY GUIDES 4 B. CHECK LIST OF STEP-B Y-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 5 C. PROGRAM THE TIMER 6 D. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER 7 E. FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT 8

SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS

A. FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES 9-10 B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION 11-13

SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER

A. SALT: REFILLING STORAGE TANK, SALT BRIDGE 14 B. KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN 15 C. KEEP THE SOF TENER FROM FREEZING 16 D. HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST 17

SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

A. HOW TO “FINE-TUNE” YOUR WATER SOFTENER 18-20 B. DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS 21

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION

A. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 22 B. REGENERATION CYCLE TIMES 23 C. TROUBLESHOOTING 24-26 D. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE 27 E. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE 28-30

SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS 32-35

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SECTION 1

1A. SAFETY GUIDES

WATER SOFTENER START- UP

Y Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water softener. Followall steps exactly to correctly install. Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage.Readingthisbookwillalsohelp you to get all of the benefits from your water soft ener.

Y Your water softener will remove hardness minerals and “clear water” iron from water, up to the limits shown on page 21. It will not remove other types of iron, acids, tastes and odors, etc. It will not purify polluted water or make it safe to drink.

Y Protect the softener and piping from freezing. Damage from freezing voids the softener warranty. See page 16.

CAUTIONS

PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER OR OTHER PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK.

Y THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY. BE SURE TOUSE THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED, AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUT LET.

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

Y Always unplug the softener from electrical power before removing outer valve covers.

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SECTION 1

1B. CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

Refer to the Installation Manual, part no. 7159931, for step-by-step guides.

To be sure you have done all the steps to install the softener, read the following list. Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual.

n Is the house water flow going INTO the soft-

ener valve INLET? Trace piping to be sure. See pages 10 and 11.

n Is the plumbing bypassvalve(or3valves)set

forSERVICE?Bypassvalve(s)shouldalways remain in soft water service position. Position in “bypass” only if needed for softener repairs. See page 18.

WATER SOFTENER START- UP

n Is the valve drain hose connected the right

way, and without sharp bends or kinks that couldstoporreducewaterflow?See page16.

n Is the softener power cable connected to the

transformer, and is the transformer plugged into an inside, 120V-60Hz electrical outlet? See page 20.

n Be sure to restart the water heater. See page

20.

3--valve

brass

Bypass Valves

plastic

Water Heater

Note, for installations in the State of Massachusetts:

Plumbing codes of Massachusetts shall be adhered to. Consult with your licensed plumber.

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SECTION 1

1C. PROGRAM THE TIMER

FIG. 1

WATER SOFTENER START- UP

PRESENT TIME RECHARGE TIME RECHARGE DAY

SET THE TIMER

Whenthetransformerispluggedintotheelectrical outlet, 12:00 AM, SUnday began to flash in thetime display.Set thetime of day andpresent day of week as follows:

A. SET TIME OF DAY

1. Press the PRESENT TIME AND DAY button

¡ once. The hour display continues to flash.

2. Press the SET/CLEAR button £ until the presenthour of the day shows in the display. Be sure AM for morning hours, or PM forafternoon and evening hours shows.

NOTE:

Press SET/CLEAR and quickly release to move the hour display ahead 1 at a time to the correct hour. Or, hold the SET/CLEAR button to move the display ahead 2 hours each second, to the correct hour.

3. Press button ¡ once to steady the hour dis- play, and minutes begin to flash. Repeat step A2 to set the correct minutes.

4. Press button ¡ again to steady the minute display (day will begin flashing). Figure 2 shows the timer set at 3:30 PM. See step B to set the present day.

SET / CLEAR

ON / OFF

VACATION

HOLD RECHARGE NOW

Solid State Water Softener

B. SET PRESENT DAY OF WEEK

1. Press the SET/CLEAR button £ to set the present day of the week in the display.

NOTE:

Press SET/CLEAR and quickly release to move the day display 1 at a time. Or, hold the SET/CLEAR button to move the day display ahead 2 days each second.

2. Press the PRESENT TIME AND DAY button ¡again to steadytheentiredisplay.Figure2 shows the timer set at TUesday.

FIG. 2

PRESENT TIME AND DAY

RECHARGE TIME

RECHARGE DAY

SET / CLEAR

ON / OFF VACATION

HOLD

RECHARGE NOW

EXAMPLE: This drawing shows 3:30 PM as the present time of day, and TUesday is the current day of the week.

No other settings are needed after installing yourwatersoftener. Thesoftenerisfactory set to regenerate every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday(beginning at2:00AM).Formostfamilies, this gives enough soft water for their needs.

However, if you want the softener to regenerateata differenttime,or ondifferentdays, orto set for the most efficiency, see “Fine-Tuning Your Water Softener,” page 18.

SEE PAGE 9 FOR OTHER TIMER CONTROLS AND FEATURES.

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SECTION 1

1D. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER

WATER SOFTENER START- UP

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 yourwatersupply,andwillnotcause 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¡ when installing.

1. Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail or hose to fill the salt storage tank with at least 3 gallons of water.

2. Remove the brinewell cover (FIG. 3) and pour about 3/4 ounce of common 5.25% household bleach (Clorox, Linco, BoPeep, White Sail, Eagle, etc.) in the softener brinewell.

3. PresstheON/OFF-HOLDbuttonand holdfor 3 seconds to start a recharge. This first re-

charge does several things. — It draws the bleach into and through the

softener to sanitize it.

FIG. 3

Brinewell

Cover

(remove and add

about 3/4 oz. bleach)

Water,

About 3 Gallons

— Itfillsthesalttanktothewaterlevelneed-

ed. — It gets all the air out of the resin tank. — Itmakes the resinbed (seepage 11)ready

for service.

NOTES:

This recharge takes about 2 hours.

You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in the storage tank.

¡ Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On

some water supplies, the water softener may need periodicdisinfecting.Sanitize withor withoutsaltin the storage tank.

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SECTION 1

1E. FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT

WATER SOFTENER START- UP

Brine(saltdissolvedinwater)isneeded for each and every regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage tank by the softener. However,you must keep the tankfilled with salt.

Fill the tank with NUGGET or PELLET water softener salt. DO NOT use rock salts, as they have dirt and sediments that will stop the softener from working.

Before filling, be sure the brinewell cover is in place on the top of the brinewell. Salt storage capacity is shown on page 21.

NOTES:

In humid areas, it is best to fill the storage tank half-full,and to refillitmoreoften.Saltbridging (seepage14)occurs moreoften when conditions are humid.

WA TER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRON REMOVING ADDITIVES — Some salts have an

additive to help the softener handle iron in the water supply. Although this additive may help to keep the softener resin clean, it may also release corrosive fumes that will weaken and shorten the life of some softener parts.

FIG. 4

SODIUM INFORMATION: Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water. Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake.

For example, if your water supply is 15 grains hard, you would have to drink 3 quarts of softened water to consume 335 milligrams of sodium. That is equivalent to eating 2-1/2 slices of white bread.

Personswho are concerned abouttheir drinking water should consider a Sears Drinking Water System that will remove or reduce in excess of 90% of the sodium and other drinking water contaminants.

YOU HAVE NOW FINISHED THE WATER SOFTENER START UP. AFTER THE SANITIZING RECHARGE, ON PAGE 7, THE SOFTENER WILL BE GIVING YOU SOFT WATER.

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SECTION 2

2A. FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES

HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS

RECHARGE NOW — If you have guests visiting, or other times when you use more water than usual, you could begin to run out of soft water. If the softener is not scheduled toregenerate for another day or 2, you would get hard water until then. If this happens, or you think it might happen, press and hold in the HOLD-RECHARGE NOW button ¤ for 3 seconds until RCHG shows. RCHG will flash in the display during the regeneration, which lasts under 2 hours.

NOTE: Avoid using HOT water while the softener

regenerates, because bypass hard water will refill the water heater (see “Automatic Bypass,” page 13).

VACA TION— Thedayyouleaveonvacation,or other long absence, press (do not hold in) the ON/OFF VACATION button ¤. VAC begins to flash in the display (FIG. 6). The timer will keep time, but the softener will not regenerate to waste water and salt.

FIG. 5

PM RCHG

FIG. 6

PRESENT TIME AND DAY

RECHARGE TIME

RECHARGE DAY

SET / CLEAR

ON / OFF VACATION

HOLD

PRESENT TIME AND DAY

RECHARGE TIME

RECHARGE DAY

RECHARGE NOW

NOTE: Whie in VACATION, the softener will go

througharegenerationif the RECHARGE NOW feature is used (see above).

To shut off the water supply to the softener, use the plumbing bypass valve(s), FIG. 16, page 21.

WHEN YOU RETURN, press the VACATION, buttonagaintoreturnthesoftenertoservice,and thecorrecttimeofdayinthedisplay.Remember

to do this or the softener will not regenerate and you will soon have hard water.

ERRORCODE— Anerrorcodecouldappearin the face plate display if a problem occurs in the softener electronics. If you see an error code insteadofthepresenttimeofday,please callyou local Sears Service Department for service.

SET / CLEAR

ON / OFF VACATION

HOLD

RECHARGE NOW

Continued

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SECTION 2

2A. FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES

HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS

TIMER “POWER -OUTAGE MEMORY” — If electrical power to the timer goes off, the “memory” built into timer circuitry keeps all settings for 6 hours (minimum) or more. The display is blank and the softener will not regenerate.Whenelectricalpowercomeson,1of 2 things will happen.

1. The present time of day will show, meaning the timer memory has kept all settings.

NOTE:

Ifthesoftenerwasinaregenerationwhenpower was lost, it will now finish the cycle.

2. The display will show a time, but it will be flashing.Thetimermemory did not keepthe timesettings and theymust be reset(page6).

The flashing display is to remind you to reset the timer.

NOTE:

When power comes on, the flashing display returns to a time of 12:00 AM Sunday, then begins to keep time again. If you do not reset all timesettings, the softener will regenerate3 days each week. However, regeneration will most likely be on the wrong days and at the wrong time.

Ifthesoftenerwasinaregenerationwhenpower wentoff,thevalvewill returnto service position without finishing the regenerationcycle. If your water tastes salty:

-- use RECHARGE NOW (see page 9) to start

another regeneration, or

-- open1ormoresoftwaterfaucetsandallowto

run until the salt taste is gone.

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SECTION 2

2B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION

HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS

SERVICE

When the softener is giving you soft water, it is called “Service”. During service, hard water comes from the house main water pipe into the softener. Inside the softener resin tank is a bed madeupofthousandsoftiny,plastic resinbeads (FIG. 7). As hard water passes through the bed, each bead attracts and holds the hardness minerals. This is called ion-exchanging. It is much like a magnet attracting and holding metals. Water without the hardness minerals (softwater)flowsoutofthesoftenerandintothe house soft water pipes.

After a period of time, the resin beads become coated with hardnessminerals and they have to be cleaned. This cleaning is called recharge, or regeneration.

Regeneration is started at about 2:00 a.m. (factory setting) by the timer. It takes place in 5 stages or cycles. These are:

REGENERATION

¡FILL: Salt, dissolved in water, is called brine.

Brine is needed to clean the hardness minerals from the resin beads. To make the brine, soft water flows into the salt storage area during the fill cycle as shown in FIG. 8.

The length of the fill cycle is factory set to providesofteningcapacityforanaveragefamily. You can reset this time when “fine-tuning” the water softener, pages 18 through 20.

FIG. 8 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE

SOFTENER IN FILL

soft water

OUT

salt storage

tank

hard water

FILL

BRINING

2 3

BRINE RINSE

BACKWASH

4 5

FAST RINSE

FIG. 7 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE

SOFTENER IN SERVICE

soft water

OUT

salt storage

tank (salt

not shown)

brine valve

hard water

resin tank

resin bed

brine valve

fill water

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SECTION 2

2B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION

HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS

©BRINING: During brining,the brine ismoved

from the salt storage area, into the resin tank. Inside the resin tank, brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin beads and they are discharged out the drain. How much brine is needed to clean the resin depends on:

-- the amount of resin in the softener.

-- how fast the brine goes through the bed.

The nozzle and venturi (FIG. 9) makes the suctionto take brinefromthesalttankand put it into the resin tank. It keeps the brine flow down to a very slow rate to get the best resin cleaning with the least salt.

¢BRINE RINSE: After all of the brine goes into

the resin tank, the brine valve closes. Water keeps flowing the same way it did during brining, except the brine flow has stopped. Hardness minerals and brine flush from the resin tank to the drain.

FIG. 9 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE

SOFTENER IN BRINING AND BRINE RINSE

hard water

bypass OUT

nozzle & venturi

hard water

drain

FIG. 10 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE

SOFTENER IN BACKWASH

hard water

bypass OUT

hard water

drain

resin bed lifted and expanded

¤FAST RINSE: Backwash is followed by a fast

flow of water down through the resin tank. The fastflowpackstheresinbedandgetsitreadyfor return to service (FIG. 11).

After fast rinse, the softener returns to service. Hard water goes into the resin tank where the resinbed again takes out the hardness minerals. Soft water goes to the house soft water pipes.

FIG. 11 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE

SOFTENER IN FAST RINSE

brine valve

brine

£BACKWASH: During backwash, water flows

UP through the resin tank (FIG. 10) at a fast rate to flush iron minerals, dirt and sediments from the bed and to the drain. The bed lifts and expands for good cleaning.

soft water

OUT

hard water

drain

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SECTION 2

2B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION

HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS

AUTOMA TIC BYPASS

During the brining, brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration, HARD water goes through the softener valve and to the house pipes. If a faucet is opened, hard water is there for your needs. However, you should not use HOTwater,if possible, becausethe water heater willrefillwith hard water.Thesoftenerregeneratesfrom2:00AMtoabout4:00AM,(youcanset anytime), a time when not much water is used.

If you get up early in the morning and you can hear the softener regenerating, change the time setting.Set the rechargetimeto12:00AM or 1:00 AM (page 18). Then regeneration will start and endthatmuchearlierandyourwaterheaterwill not refill with hard water if a hot faucet is opened.

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SECTION 3

3A. SALT¼REFILLING STORAGE TANK/BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE

CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER

WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT: Check the salt level a few weeks after you install the softener and every week after that. Refill when the storage tank is about 1/3 full. Never let the softener use all the salt before refilling. Without salt, you will soon have hard water.

PLEASE SEE PAGE 8 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS.

SALT BRIDGE

Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in thesalt storage tank.It is usuallycaused by high humidityorthewrongkindofsalt.Whenthesalt bridges, an empty space forms between the waterandsalt.Then,saltwillnotdissolve(melt) in the water to make brine. Without brine, the resinbed does not regenerate and you will have hard water.

IMPORTANT: You will have a loss in softening capacity and

may get partly hard water if less than 10 inches of salt is in the storage tank.

FIG. 12 A SALT BRIDGE

Ifthe storage tankis full ofsalt,itis hardto tell if youhaveasaltbridge.Saltislooseontop,butthe 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 thetank.Holdabroomhandle,orliketool,upto the softener as shown in FIG. 12. Make a pencil markon the handle,1, or 2,below the top height of the rim. Then,carefully push it straight down into the salt. If a hard object is felt before the pencil mark gets to the top of the tank, it’s most likely a salt bridge. Carefully push into the bridge in a few places to break it. Do not try to

break the salt bridge by pounding on the outside of the salt tank. You may damage it.

Ifthe wrong kind of salt made the bridge, take it out. Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only.

Broom Handle

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SECTION 3

3B. KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN

CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER

COVERS

To keep your new Kenmore water softener looking nice, apply a coat of paste wax and repeat once a year. When dusty, wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it sparkling.

NOZZLE AND VENTURI

Acleannozzleandventuri(FIG.13)isamustfor thesoftenertoworkright.Thissmallunitmoves brine from the salt storage tank to the resintank duringregeneration.If itbecomes pluggedwith sand, silt, dirt, etc., the softener will not work and you will get hard water.

To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the softener top cover. Be sure the softener is in service cycle (no water pressure at nozzle and venturi), then turn off the cap from the nozzle and venturi housing. DO NOT LOSE THE LARGE O-RING SEAL. Lift out the screen supportand screen, then thenozzleandventuri. Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean.Ifneeded,useasmallbrushtoremoveiron or dirt. Also check and clean the gasket, small screen and flow plug.

Carefully replace all parts in the correct order. Lubricate the o-ring seal with silicone grease or Vaseline and place in position. Install and tighten the cap, by hand only. Do not overtigh-

ten and break the cap or housing.

NOTE:

Never use cleaners having ammonia or abrasives. They may scratch and dull the surface.

FIG. 13

Cap

O--ring Seal

Screen Support

Screen

Nozzle & Venturi

Gasket

NOTE: Be sure holes in the gasketalign with theholesatthe bottom of the nozzle & venturi housing.

*Flow Plug

(HVDC)

Nozzle & Venturi

Housing

*INSTALL WITH

NUMBERED SIDE UP CONCAVE SIDE DOWN.

*Flow Plug

(1--EP)

Screen

IRON FROM THE RESIN BED

Your water softener takes hardness minerals (calciumandmagnesium)outofthewater.Also, it can control some “clear water” iron0see maximum allowed in the specifications on page

21. With clear water iron, water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass. After 15 to 30 minutes, the water begins to cloud or turn rust colored. A water softener WILL NOT remove any iron which makes the water cloudy or rusty as it comes from the faucet (called red water iron).Totake redwater ironout of water,orover

themaximumofclear wateriron,anironfilteror other equipment is needed. Your local Sears store has trained people to help you with iron water problems.

If your water supply has clear water iron, even thoughless than the maximum allowed, regular resinbedcleaning is needed.Sears has resinbed cleaner, Stock No. 42-34426 for this. Clean the bed at least every 6 months. If iron shows up in thesoftwater before6 months, clean moreoften. Printed instructions are on the resin bed cleaner bottle.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SOFTENER,

CALL TOLL FREE, NUMBER 1-800-426-9345.

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SECTION 3

3C. KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING

CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER

If the softener is installed where it could freeze (summercabin, lake home,etc.), you mustdrain all water from it to stop possible freezedamage. To drain the softener —

1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank.

2. Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener.

3. LookingatFIG.16onpage21,movethestem in a single bypass valve to bypass. Close the inlet and outlet valve in a 3-valve bypass system, and open the bypass valve. If you want water in the house pipes again, reopen the shut-off valve on the main water pipe.

4. Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet. Remove the salt hole cover and the main cover. Take off both drain hoses.

5. Carefully remove the large holding clips at the softener inlet and outlet (see Key No. 61, on page 34). Separate the softener from the adaptors or bypass valve.

6. Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturiassembly (see page34). Lift the brine valveoutof thebrinewell.Tipthebrinevalve upside down to drain out water.

FIG. 14 DRAIN WATER FROM THE

SOFTENER

7. Looking at FIG. 14, lay a piece of 2 inch thick boardnearthefloor drain. Move thesoftener close to the drain. SLOWLY and CAREFULLY tip it over until the rim rests on the wood blockwiththeinletandoutletoverthedrain.

Donotallowthesoftener’s weighttoreston the inlet and outlet fittings or they will break.

8. Tipthe bottomofthesoftenerupafewinches

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

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SECTION 3

WATERHARD

CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER

3D. HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST

... TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY

NOTE:

1. Read “ERROR CODE”, page 9.

2. If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often, you will find what’s wrongyourselfandyouwon’thavetocallandwaitforservice.If,aftermakingthechecks,yoursoftener still does not work right, call your Sears Service Department, or call toll free, number 1-800-426-9345 for telephone assistance.

You can find the model number of your water softener on the rating decal, on the brine tank rim. See page 32.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

NO SOFT WATER No salt in the storage tank Refill with salt (see page 8). Use the RECHARGE

NOW button to start a regeneration (see page 9).

Transformer unplugged at the wall outlet, or power cable disconnected

Fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit switched off—SEE PAGE 10, “TIMER POWER-OUTAGE MEMORY”.

Timer in the vacation (VAC) position See VACATION feature to return the softener to

No regenerations set on the timer See pages 18-20 to select and program a

Manual bypass valve(s) in bypass position

Salt in storage tank bridged Refer to page 14 to break. Dirty, plugged or damaged nozzle &

venturi Valve drain hose plugged Hose must not have kinks, sharp bends, or any

Loworhigh system water pressure (Low pressure may disrupt brine draw during recharge. High pressures may cause inner valve parts failure.)

Check for loss of power and correct. Reset the times, then use the RECHARGE NOW button to start a regeneration (see page 9).

Replacefuse, resetcircuit breaker, orswitchcircuit on. Reset times and use the RECHARGE NOW button to start a regeneration.

service (page 9).

schedule. Use the RECHARGE NOW button to start an immediate regeneration.

See FIG. 16, page 21. Move stem in single bypass valve to SERVICE.

Take apart and clean (see page 15) or replace damaged parts.

water flow blockage (see page 16 in your installation manual).

If pressure is low, increase well pump output to a minimumof20 psi.Add apressurereducing valve, in the supply pipe to the softener, if day time pressure is over 100 psi (see installation manual).

WATER HARD SOMETIMES

Regenerations too few Refer to pages 18-20 to find correct setting. More water being used See pages 18-20 for correct regeneration setting. Hot water used when softener is

regenerating

Possible increase in water hardness Ask your Sears retail or catalog store for a new

Leaking faucet or toilet valve Asmall leakwill wastehundreds ofgallons ofwater

Avoid using hot water as the water heater refills with hard water (see “Automatic Bypass” on page

13).

water analysis.

in a few days. Fix all plumbing leaks and always fully close faucets.

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SECTION 4

4A. HOW TO “FINE-TUNE” YOUR SOFTENER

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

It is not hard to fine-tune your softener, but it does take a few minutes of your time to do it right.You maysave up to500 pounds ormoreof salt each year with proper tuning. Read the following carefully.

To have softwater all thetime, the softenermust regenerate,orrechargeacertainnumberoftimes in each 7 day period. How many times to regenerate (set the timer) depends on 3 things.

1. The number of people in your home — tells

you how much water is used.

2. Thegrainspergallon(GPG)hardnessofyour

watersupply—listedonyourwateranalysis report(see page 2 in your Installation Manual, or page 2 of this manual).

NOTE:

If your water supply contains iron, compensate for it by adding to the water hardness number.

For example, assume your water is 15 gpg hard and contains2ppmiron.Add5tothehardnessnumberfor each1 ppm ofiron.In this example,youwould use 25 for your hardness number.

15 gpg hardness

2 ppm iron x 5 = 10 +10

(times) 25 HARDNESS NUMBER

3. How much salt is used each regeneration —

determinedby the lengthof the fillcycle (see pages 19 and 20).

TO SET THE TIMER FOR DAYS OF REGENERATION AND FILL MINUTES, DO THE FOLLOWING.

NOTE:

Remember, the timer is factory set for Monday, WednesdayandSaturdayregenerationsstarting at 2:00 AM. Fill time is factory set for 8 minutes.

1. SET DAYS AND TIME OF REGENERATION, OR RECHARGE

a. Press the RECHARGE TIME button © once

to display the factory set regeneration days andstartingtime(flashing).Tochangetheregeneration start time, do step b following. Otherwise go to step c.

FIG. 15

PRESENT TIME AND DAY

MO WE SA

NOTE:

Read“Automatic Bypass” page13, whenchoosing a regeneration starting time other than 2:00 AM.

RECHARGE TIME

RECHARGE DAY

SET / CLEAR

ON / OFF VACATION

HOLD

RECHARGE NOW

REGENERATION TABLE: The table (page 20) makesiteasyfoyoutopickthebestregeneration and fill time setting to use.

Step 1 — Go down the side of the table to the numberofpersonsinyourfamily,or thenumber of people in the house using water.

Step 2 — Across the top of the table, find the column listing the grains per gallon hardness of your water, or hardness number for iron water.

Step 3 — Readacross and down the table to find the point where steps 1 and 2 meet. At this meeting point, suggested days to regenerate, and fill cycle minutes needed are shown.

b. PresstheSET/CLEARbutton£untilthede-

siredregeneration starting time shows in the display.

NOTE:

Press SET/CLEAR and quickly release to move the display ahead 1 hour at a time. Or, hold the SET/CLEARbuttontomove thedisplayahead2 hours each second.

WRITE IN YOUR RESULTS HERE.

1. M T W TH F S SU Suggested days to

---circle suggested days--- regenerate

2. ______Fill Cycle minutes needed

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SECTION 4

4A. HOW TO “FINE-TUNE” YOUR SOFTENER

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

c. Press the RECHARGE DAY button ¢ and

SUnday begins to flash.

---- If you want regenerations on Sunday (from regeneration table), press the SET/CLEAR but-

ton £ to display ON.

----IfyoudonotwantSundayregenerations,press SET/CLEAR button £ to display OFF.

d. Press the RECHARGE DAY button ¢ again

todisplayaflashingMOndayandON(factory set recharge).As you did in step c, use the

SET/CLEARbutton£tochangethedisplay from ON to OFF, or from OFF to ON.

2. SET THE FILL CYCLE MINUTES a. Pressand hold the RECHARGE TIME button

lease button ©. After a few seconds, the fill cycle minutes (factory setting¼8) will flash.

e. PressRECHARGEDAYbutton ¢todisplay

a flashing TUesday, WEdnesday, etc., each timeusingtheSET/CLEARbutton£to display either ON or OFF as needed.

After recharge is either set or cancelled for SAturday, press the PRESENT TIME AND

DAYbutton ¡onceagain to returnthepresent time and day display.

NOTE:

Press SET/CLEAR and quickly release to move thedisplay ahead 1minute at atime. Or,holdthe SET/CLEARbuttontomove thedisplayahead2 minutes each second. THE DISPLAY BEGINS OVER AT 0 AFTER PASSING 59.

b. Press the SET/CLEAR button £ to set the

minutes of fill cycle needed, as shown in the regeneration table.

NOTE:

You may get hard water between regenerations ifyousetthetimer forfewerfillminutesthanthe Regeneration Table shows you to set. A higher setting than needed will waste salt.

IF YOU NEED HELP TO PROGRAM THE TIMER, CALL TOLL FREE,

NUMBER 1-800- 426-9345.

c. Press PRESENT TIME AND DAY button ¡

to return the present time and day display.

TO SET THE PRESENT TIME OF DAY, AND DAY OF WEEK, SEE PAGE 6.

Page 20

SECTION 4

REGENERATIONTABLE

HOUSEHOLD

INTHE

4A. HOW TO “FINE-TUNE” YOUR SOFTENER

SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE TABLE, PAGE 18.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

WATER HARDNESS -- GRAINS PER GALLON

PERSON IN THE

PERSONS IN THE HOUSEHOLD

PERSONS

IN THE HOUSEHOLD

PERSONS IN THE HOUSEHOLD

Up to 5 6 to 10

11 to1516 to2021 to2526 to3031 to3536 to4041 to4546 to

M M M M M M M M M

2 2 2 2 3 3 4 5 2 6

M M M M M

M TH

M WSM WSM WSM T

2 2 3 5 3 3 2 3 3 2

M M M

M TH

M WSM WSM WSM T

TH S

2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3

M M M

M WSM T

TH F S

M T TH S

M T TH F S SU

EVERY DAY

2 5 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 3

M M

M WSM T

TH F S

M T TH F S SU

M T TH F S

M T TH F S SU

EVERY DAY

3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 4 4

M M

M WSM WSM T

TH S

M T TH F S SU

EVERY DAY

3 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 5 7

M M WSM WSM T

TH F S SU

M T TH F S SU

EVERY DAY

4 2 3 2 3 3 4 5

M M WSM T

TH S

EVERY DAY

5 3 3 2 3 4 5 8

M TH

M WSM T

TH F S SU

M T TH F S SU

EVERY DAY

2 3 2 3 4 5 8

M TH

M T TH F S

EVERY DAY

3 2 3 3 4 7

M T TH F S SU

EVERY DAY

M TH

TH F S

M T TH F S

EVERY DAY

PERSON IN THE

PERSONS IN THE HOUSEHOLD

LEGEND:

M T W TH F S SU

DAYS TO REGENERATE: M = Monday, T = Tuesday, W = Wednesday TH = Thursday, F = Friday, S = Saturday, SU = Sunday (factory set for Monday, Wednesday and Saturday)

MINUTE-LENGTH OF FILL CYCLE NEEDED (factory set for 8 minutes)

MINUTES OF FILL @ 0.3 GPM

minutes

pounds

2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 minutes

1.8

2.7 3.6 4.5 5.4 6.3 7.2 8.1 9

pounds

POUNDS OF SALT USED EACH REGENERA TION

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SECTION 4

4B. DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

FIG. 16 BYPASS VALVES

Bypassvalve(s)shouldalwaysremaininsoft water service position. Position in “bypass” only if needed for softener repairs.

INCHES CM

A Salt Tank Height 40-1/4 102.2 B Resin Tank Diameter(nominal) 8 20.3 C Resin Tank Height (nominal) 40 101.6 D Inlet-Outlet Height 41-1/2 105.4 E Overall height 46 116.8 F1Length 19-1/2 49.5 F2Width 16-1/2 41.9 — Distance between inlet-outlet

center lines

3-3/8 8.6

MODEL NO. 625.348321

NOTE:

Please see the rating decal for water softener operating capacity,salt usageand service flow rate/pressur eloss performancespecifications.Performancespecificationsarevalidatedbythe WaterQuality Association(WQA). The rating decal is located on the rim, under the salt hole cover (see page 32).

WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOF TENER

MINIMUM WATER SYSTEM FLOW (gpm) 3 MINIMUM-MAXIMUM WATER PRESSURE (psi) 20-120 MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE (5F) 120 MAXIMUM WATER HARDNESS (gpg) 50 MAXMUM “CLEAR WATER” IRON (ppm) 2

SALT FOR WATER SOF TENER

TYPE OF SALT NEEDED Nugget/Pellet ALTERNATE TYPE OF SALT Pure, evaporated, compacted

water softener salt

STORAGE CAPACITY (pounds) 200

OTHERS

TYPE OF ION EXCHANGE MATERIAL (resin) High Capacity AMOUNT OF RESIN (cu.ft.) .52 REGENERATION (RECHARGE) CYCLE TIME (min.)

FILL (factory setting-time is adjustable) 8 BRINING/BRINE RINSE 80 BACKWASH 12 FAST RINSE 4 TOTAL REGENERATION TIME (factory setting) 118

gpm = gallons per minute psi = pounds per square inch gpg = grains per gallon ppm = parts per million

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SECTION 5

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

5A. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

IMPORTANT:

Keepthismanualwithyourwatersoftener.Ifrepairsareneeded,theservice technician must havethe information on the following pages. For telephone assistance, call toll free, 1-800-426-9345.

FACEPLATE TIMER

PRESENT TIME RECHARGE TIME RECHARGE DAY

SET / CLEAR

ON / OFF

VACATION

HOLD RECHARGE NOW

Solid State Water Softener

Page 23

SECTION 5

(flowtodrain)

5B. REGENERATION CYCLE TIMES

SEE REGENERATION TABLE ON PAGE 20, AND SPECIFICATIONS, PAGE 21.

FILL (flow to salt storage tank) 0.3 (1.1 liters) BRINING .16 (.6 liters) BRINE RINSE BACKWASH FAST RINSE 1.8 (6.8 liters)

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

CYCLE FLOW RATES (GALLONS PER MINUTE)

.11 (.4 liters)

1.8 (6.8 liters)

TOSETDOUBLE BACKWASH(Softenerhasabackwashandfastrinsecyclebeforebrining,and

after brining, which is beneficial on some kinds of iron bearing water): USE BUTTONS £ (SET/CLEAR), and ¡ (PRESENT TIME AND DAY)

AM PM

RCHG

MO WE TH FR SA

1. Press and hold £ entire display comes on.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

" Press ¡ to display 3 dashes " Press £ to display dbl " Press ¡ to display 18:88

2. Press £ to return present time.

REPEAT ABOVE STEPS TO CANCEL DOUBLE BACKWASH.

CYCLESEQUENCEWITH DOUBLE BACKWASH:1. Fill 2. Backwash 3. FastRinse 4. Brining/BrineRinse 5. Back-

wash 6. Fast Rinse — Return to Service

OTHER RECHARGE CYCLE TIME ADJUSTMENTS

Cycle times in specifications are factory settings. Do the following to check for correct cycle times. NOTE: Removing from electrical power (varies from 6 to

15 hours) resets timer to factory programming. DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY

1. Press and hold £ ¼entiredisplay

comes on.

PM RCHG

MO WE TH FR SA

2. Press © ¼2:08 shows; meaning

#2 cycle (brining & br. rinse) and 80 minutes (8 x 10).

a. If 2:08 does show, go to step 3. b. If other than 2:08 (2:00 to 2:15),

press £ until 2:08 shows.

3. Press © ¼3:12shows, meaning

#3 cycle (backwash) and 12 minutes.

a. If 3:12 does show, go to step 4.

b. If other than 3:12 (3:00 to 3:30),

press £ until 3:12 shows.

NOTE: Instead of programming a double backwash, a longersinglebackwash is beneficial on sometypesofiron water.

4. Press © ¼4:04shows; meaning

#4 cycle (fast rinse) and 4 minutes.

a. If 4:04 does show, go to step 5.

b. If other than 4:04 (4:00 to 4:30),

press £ until 4:04 shows.

5. Press © ¼18:88 shows.

AM PM

RCHG

MO WE TH FR SA

6. Press £ ¼toreturn to present time and day .

TO SET MINUTE — LENGTH OF FILL CYCLE (factory setting, 8 minutes)

USE BUTTONS © (RECHARGE TIME), £ (SET/CLEAR),and ¡ (PRESENT TIME AND DAY)

1. Press and hold © until FILL shows, then 16 (factory setting).

" Press £ to set the desired fill minutes

(from regeneration table).

2. Press ¡ to return present time and day.

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SECTION 5

E—1,E—2,wiringharnessorconnectiontoswitch/positionswitch/motorinoperative/valvedefectcausingE—3,E—4hightorque

5C. TROUBLESHOOTING

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

AUTOMA TIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS

The face plate has a self-diagnostic function for the electricalsystem(exceptinputpower). Thefaceplate monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation. If a malfunction occurs,anerrorcodeappearsinthe face plate display.

The chart below shows the error codes that could appear ,and the possible defects for each code.

While an error code appears in the display, all face plate buttons are inoperable except the SET button. The SET button remains operational so the service person can make the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS to further isolate the defect.

POSSIBLE DEFECT

CODE

MOST LIKELY LESS LIKELY

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE: 1. Unplug transformer 2. Correct defect 3. Plug-in transformer 4. Wait for 6 minutes. The error code will return if the defect was not corrected.

FACE PLATEREPLACEMENT: Be sure the valve is in service position (observe valve cycle indicator.. . see

below) when replacingthe face plate.

If, after installing and programmingthereplacementfaceplace,the valve is not in service position, do the following to assure correct cycle orientation, or timing, between the face plate and valve.

Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures, below .Withthe RECHARGE NOW button, advance through the recharge cycles until the valve stops in service position, and RECHARGE no longer flashes in the timer.

NOTE: The valve motor may automatically drive through several valve positions while sear chingforservice.

MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTIC

Use the following procedures to advance softener valve through regeneration cycles to check operation.

While the valve is rotating from 1 cycle to another , the display will show(- P), meaningthepositionswitch

Remove top cover to observe valve rotation. DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY

1. Press and hold £ for 3 seconds

until 18:88 displays.

PM RCHG

MO WE TH FR SA

. .

2. Press ¢ to display position (P) switch open or

closed indicator.

If the valve is in service, fill, brining, backwash or fast rinse (see markingsoncamundermotor),the display will show¼(- -), meaning the position switch is open.

is closed.

3. T o advance valve, press ¤ each time

MOTOR

you want to move into next cycle. (Pressing ¤ while valve is rotating

CAM

has no affect.)

—Pressandhold¤for3 seconds to move softener into fill cycle. Remove brinewell cover and, usinga flashlight, observe fill water entering tank.

position markers

continued

Page 25

SECTION 5

5C. TROUBLESHOOTING

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

a. If it does not move into fill, valve motor is inop -

erative. Check all wiring and connections.

b. If water does not enter tank, see “Quick-Check

Troubleshooting,” page 26.

— After fill, press ¤ to move softener into brining. A slow flow of water to drain begins. Verify brine draw from brine tank. See flow rates on page 23.

NOTE: WHILE IN MANUAL ADVANCE, THE TIME DISPLAY WILL AUTOMATICALLY RETURN TO THE PRESENT TIME IF A BUTTON IS NOT PRESSED WITHIN 4 MINUTES.

c. If softener does not draw brine¼see “Quick -

Check Troubleshooting”.

NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact.

—Again press ¤to move softener intobackwash.Lookfor afastflow of water from drain hose.See flow rates, page 23.

d. An obstructed flow indicates a

plugged top distributor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.

—Press ¤ to move softener into fast rinse. Again look for fast drain flow. Allow softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out anybrine remaining in resin tank from brining cycle test.

—To return softener to service, press ¤.

4. Press ¢ to display 18:88.

5. Press £ toreturnpresent time

and day.

AM PM RCHG

MO WE TH FR SA

BRINE VALVE FLOAT SETTING FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT

Freeboard*

Page 26

SECTION 5

5C. TROUBLESHOOTING

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

*NOTE: Proper draw indicated.Be sure to check for a salt bridge. As a positive check for brine draw into the resintank,keep softener in briningfor 20 minutes or more. Then, make a taste test for salt at the drain water.

Page 27

SECTION 5

5D. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE

Before working on the valve, turn off the water supply and disconnect from electrical power. TO RELIEVE PRESSURE:

-- 3VALVE BYPASS:Closetheinletvalveandopena soft water faucet. Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve.

-- SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS:Slide the bypass valve stemtobypassposition.Loosenthe3hex headscrews (see A in drawing) toward the back side of the valve toallowpressurewatertobleedout(catchwaterwith a rag).

DISASSEMBLY

To removea part or groupof parts, referto the valve drawing. A common screwdriver or nut driver, Phillips screwdriver and pliers are the only tools needed to completely disassembe.

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

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 replacement is needed, be sur e to use the current replacement part.

ASSEMBLY

Be sur e 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, rounded side down (see cross- section). Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal’s crossing ribs. Then, carefullycenter thewearstripontheseal,andpushit downward onto the seal.

Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal. Assemble 2 o-rings and the wave washer onto the rotor and disc. Then center the rotor and disc, in the valve body, on the rotor seal.

Lowerthe cover onto the valve bodyand rotorshaft. Then install the cover holding screws. Before tight-

ening the screws, install the valve cam and gear. Then, turn the rotor (clockwise only) to service position. T ighten the screws using a criss-cross

pattern. If a torque wrench is available, torque to 30-40 inch pounds.

screen

Lubricate the gear on the motor, and the valve cam gearwithMolykotegrease,orotherhighqualitygear lubricant.

Be sure to orient switch as shown,withlevertoward the cam.

Page 28

SECTION 5

SERVICECYCL

FILLCYCLE

5E. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

from Valve Inlet

(hard water)

To Valve Outlet

(soft water)

resin

bed

bottom distributor

Hardwaterenters thevalve inletport.Internal valveportingroutes thewaterdown and outthetop distributor, intotheresintank.Hardwater issoftenedasit passesthroughthe resinbed,thenenters thebottomdistributor.Softwaterflows backinto thevalveand out the valve outlet, to the house soft water pipes.

position switch

venturi

resin

bed

top distributor

resin tank

valve cam

rotor & disc

fill flow

plug

fill water

(soft)

To Valve Outlet

(soft water)

resin

bed

bottom distributor

To begin a regeneration, the solid state timer energizes the circuit to the valve motor. The valvemotorrotatestherotoranddiscandthe valvecamuntilthe positionswitchleverdrops to open the motor circuit and position the valve in FILL. As the rotor and disc rotates, the portopensfor SOFTwaterfillthroughtheventuri.Fillflowcontinuesto thebrinevalve,and into the salt storage tank. Soft water is still available to the house lines.

from Valve Inlet

(hard water)

top distributor

resin tank

resin

bed

Page 29

SECTION 5

5E. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE

bypass hard water

to valve outlet

venturi

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES

nozzle

brine from

salt storage tank

After fill,timer/switch action allows themotor to turnthe rotorand discinto BRINING position. Waterflow isdirected tothe nozzle. Suction,created bythe nozzleand venturi, drawsbrine from thesalt storagetank andinjects itinto theresin bedvia thebottomdistributor.Flowcontinues out the top distributor and to the drain. Hard water is available at the valve outlet.

Whenthebrinevalveclosestoendbrinedraw,waterflowcontinuesinthesamedirectionstoslowly RINSE brine from the resinbed and to the drain.

drain

from Valve Inlet

(hard water)

BACKWASH CYCLE

bypass hard water

to valve outlet

flow plug

drain

Timer/switchaction again allows the motor to turn the rotor & disc to place the valve in BACKWASH, stopping water flow to the nozzle.Waterisrouteddownandoutthebottom distributor, up through the bed, andout the topdistributor to the drain.The fastflow (controlledbyaflow pluginthedrainfitting) flushes dirt, sediments, iron deposits, remaining brine and hardness to the drain.

Page 30

SECTION 5

5E. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE

soft water

to valve outlet

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

FAST RINSE CYCLE

drain

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 solidstate timer again energizesthe motor toreturn the valveto service, andas the valverotates, theposition switchlever dropstoopen thecircuit.The valveremainspositioned in service until the timer initiates the next regeneration.

Page 31

SECTION 5

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

NOTES

Page 32

SECTION 6

REPAIR PARTS

SEARS WATER SOFTENER

MODEL NO. 625.348321

KEY

NO.

1 7137604 Cover (main) 2 7137612 Salt Hole Cover 3 7118333 Wire Harness (switch) 4 7132840 Power Cord (transformer) 5 7144978 Timer Repl. (PWA) 6 7137581

7 7137599 Rim 8 7137727 Brinewell Cover

9 7082150 Wing Nut, 1/4² 10 7100819 Brinewell 11 7144619 Salt Storage Tank 12 7148875 Screw, Plastic, 1/4² x 5/8² 13 0900431 Tube Clamp F 14 1103200 Tube Adaptor F 15 9003500 Grommet F 16 7116488 Brine Valve Assy. (also see pg. 33) 17 7105047 Replacement Distributor 18 0501741 Resin 19 7092155 Resin Tank (incl. Key No. 18) 20 7170270 O-Ring, 2-3/4² x 3² 21 7077870 Top Distributor 22 7170254 O-Ring, 13/16² x 1-1/16² 23 7170296 O-Ring, 2-7/8² x 3-1/4² 24 7141001 Vapor Barrier 25 7176292 Clamp Section (2 req.) 26 7088033 Clamp Retainer (2 req.) 27 7095373 Transformer, 24V-10VA F

P ART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

Face Plate (order decal below)

7155872

Face Plate Decal

7159931 Installation Manual

7199012 Owners Manual

z not illustrated

F Included in parts bag¼see page 35.

Page 33

SECTION 6

REPAIR PARTS

BRINE VALVE

ASSEMBLY

SEARS WATER SOFTENER

42 41

11 12

30 31

34 35

36 37

MODEL NO. 625.348321

KEY

NO.

30 7168647 Ceramic Weight 31 0513860 Float Stop 32 7097202 Float (Includes Key No. 33) 33 0516947 Float Seal 34 7093216 Float Rod & Stem 35 7092278 Guide Cap 36 7170288 O-Ring 15/16 x 1-3/16 37 0516211 Seal 38 0516924 Retainer, Bottom Seal 39 7116713 Clip 40 7092252 Brine Valve Body 41 7080653 Clip 42 7131365 Screen 43 7094979 Insert 44 7092294 Retaining Ring 45 7176161 O-Ring, 5/16 x 9/16 46 7095470 Brine Tube 47 7113016 Tubing Assembly (Includes Key

48 7171349 Cone Screen 49 7112997 Ground Clamp Kit F

F Included in small parts bag¼see page 35.

P ART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

Nos. 43, 44 & 45)

INLET --- OUTLET

GROUNDING CLAMPS

Page 34

SECTION 6

REPAIR PARTS

SEARS WATER SOFTENER

MODEL NO. 625.348321

VALVE ASSEMBLY

82 81

78 77

Page 35

SECTION 6

REPAIR PARTS

SEARS WATER SOFTENER

MODEL NOS. 625.348321

PARTS LIST

KEY

NO.

50 7131755 Screw, #6-20 x 7/8 (2 req.) 51 7133008 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 50) 52 0900857 Screw, #6-20 x 3/8 (2 req.) 53 7117808 Motor Plate 54 0503288 Bearing 55 7113927 Cam and Gear 56 7142942 Clip (Drain) 57 0501228 Flow Plug 58 7170327 O-Ring, 5/8 x 13/16 59 7024160 Drain Hose Adaptor 60 0900431 Tube Clamp F 61 7116713 Clip (2 req.) F 62 0507369 Installation Nut (2 req.) ¡ 63 0507615 Installation Tube (2 req.) ¡ 64 7170335 Washer (2 req.) ¡

z 42-3441 Installation Kit (includes Key Nos.

65 2207800 Installation Adaptor (2 req.) F 66 7170288 O-Ring, 15/16 x 1-3/16 (2 req.) F 67 7134224 Rotor Seal 68 7170204 O-Ring, 3/8 x 9/16 69 7092642 Plug (Drain Seal) 70 7129889 Spring 71 7081764 Seal (Nozzle & Venturi) 72 7082053 Valve Body 73 7170319 O-Ring, 1/4 x 3/8 (2 req.) 74 7081201 Retainer (Nozzle & Venturi) 75 7081104 Nozzle & Venturi Housing 76 1202600 Nut — Ferrule 77 1148800 Flow Plug, .3 gpm

¡ PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH MODEL NO. 625.348321, avail-

able from Sears.

P ART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

62, 63 & 64) ¡

KEY

NO.

78 7187772 Nozzle and Venturi — Gasket Kit 79 7146043 Screen 80 7167659 Screen Support 81 7170262 O-Ring, 3/8 x 1-3/8 82 7081188 Cap 83 0521829 Flow Plug, .1 gpm 84 7095030 Cone Screen 85 7170246 O-Ring, 3-3/8 x 3-5/8 86 7199232 Rotor & Disc 87 7082087 Wave Washer 88 7170212 O-Ring, 3/4 x 15/16 89 7170238 O-Ring, 7/16 x 5/8 90 7085263 Valve Cover 91 7074123 Screw, #10-14 x 2 (5 req.) 92 7077472 Expansion Pin 93 7030713 Switch 94 7117816 Spacer 95 7070412 Screw, #4-24 x 1-1/8 (flat head)

z 7187065 Nozzle & Venturi Assy. (includes z 7147112 Parts Bag, (includes parts marked

z 7129716 Seal Kit (includes Key Nos. 67, 68, z 42-3433 Drain Tube, 3/8² I.D. x 20 ¢ ¡

z not illustrated

P ART

NUMBER DESCRIPTION

Key Nos. 75, and 78 through 84) with a F , pages 32, 33 & 35) — or-

der manuals separately, if needed. 71, 85, 88 and 89)

BYPASS INSTALLATION VALVE MODEL NO. 625.34372

KEY

NO.

100 0502206 Retainer Ring 101 7129863 Bypass Body 102 7105013 O-Ring, 13/16 x 1 (4 req.) 103 7130911 Stem 104 7170288 O-Ring, 15/16 x 1-3/16 (2 req.)

z 42-3437 Bypass Valve (Complete) ¡

PART

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

Page 36

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

625.348321

The model number of your water softener is found on the rating decal. This decal is on the rim, under the saltcover.

When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information:

z Product T ype z Model Number z Part Number z Part Description

SOLID STATE

WATER SOFTENER

For the repair or replacement parts you need

Call 7 am -- 7 pm, 7 days a week

1 -- 800 -- 366 -- PART

(1 -- 800 -- 366 -- 7278)

For in--home major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1 -- 800 -- 4 -- REPAIR

(1 -- 800 -- 473 -- 7247)

For the location of a

Sears Repair Service Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1 -- 800 -- 488 -- 1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement, or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am -- 5 pm, Monday -- Saturday

1 -- 800 -- 827 -- 6655

REPAIR SERVICES

America’s Repair Specialists

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

7199012 ( 3/00 )