Kenmore 625.38448 User Manual
Part No.7295232 (Rev. A 4/26/07)
Heavy Duty Whole
House Water Filter
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.KenmoreWater.com
MODEL NO. 625.384480
OWNER'S MANUAL
• Warranty
• Installation
• How It Works
• Care Of
• Specifications
• Repair Parts
Repair or Parts ? Call toll free 1-800-469-4663
See back cover for other Sears service numbers.
Caution:
Read and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions before first use of this product.
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Dimensions
Warranty
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON THE
HEAVY DUTY WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTER
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this Heavy
Duty Whole House Water Filter fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the
date of purchase, Sears will replace this Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter free of charge. This warranty
does not include filter cartridges, which are expendable items.
This warranty is available by simply returning the Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter to the nearest Sears
store throughout the United States.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state
.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
14-1/8"
7-1/4" 7-1/4"
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Table of Contents
Safety Guides
Unpack and Check Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Water Treatment Filter Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Plan Your Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Typical Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Filter Cartridge Life & Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Exploded View & Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Read this entire manual carefully before installing and
using your Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter.
Follow all steps exactly to correctly install.
Check with your local public works department for
plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow
their guides as you install the system. Follow your
local codes if they differ with guides in this manual.
In Massachusetts, plumbing codes of Massachusetts
shall be adhered to. Consult with a licensed plumber.
Maximum operating pressure: 100 psi.
Maximum temperature: 100°F.
For cold water use only. Do not install on a hot water
line.
Not to be used on water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
Keep solvents and sprays away from the clear sump
housing material. Surface cracking and failure can
result.
Do not install where pressure surges exceed 100 psi.
Install a pressure regulator before the filter if needed.
Do not install outdoors in direct sunlight.
Do not install where freezing may occur.
Misapplication of clear housing voids your warranty.
It is important to properly seat the o-ring in the
groove of the sump housing, or a water leak could
occur.
Retighten the sump 7 days after replacing filter.
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Unpack and Check Your Carton
INSPECT SHIPMENT
Your Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter is shipped
complete in one carton. Remove all items from your
shipping carton.
Check all items against the packing list below. Note any
items lost or damaged in shipment. Note any damage to
the shipping carton. Refer to the exploded view and
parts list in the back of the manual for the part names
and numbers of missing or damaged items. If problems
exist, refer to the website or the toll free number listed
throughout this manual.
Keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are ready
to install them.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require
installation by a licensed plumber.
If you live in the state of Massachusetts, review plumbing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts before proceeding with the installation.
Packing List
Bag Assembly
Heavy Duty Whole House
Water Filter Assembly
Sump Wrench
Mounting Bracket
Mounting
Screws
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