User manual KENMORE 625.3484400

[. . . ] 625. 3484400 High Capacity DIR 625. 3484500 High Capacity DIR Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. If you have questions when installing, operating or maintaining your softener, and when setting the timer, call this toll­free number. . . Water Softeners x Warranty x Start Up / Setting Timer x How It Works x Care Of x Specifications x Repair Parts Use plastic bag and tie provided, to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference. 1­800­426­9345 SAVE THIS MANUAL Sears, Roebuck and Co. , Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U. S. A. WARRANTY SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER For one year from the date of purchase, when this water softener is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions, Sears 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 CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. [. . . ] Be sure the softener is in service cycle (no water pressure at nozzle and venturi). Lubricate the o ring seal with silicone grease or Vaseline and place in position. 10 CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI *INSTALL WITH NUMBERED SIDE UP CONCAVE SIDE DOWN. IRON FROM THE RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) out of the water. 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). To take red water iron out of water, or over the maximum of clear water iron, an iron filter or 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 though less than the maximum allowed, regular resin bed cleaning is needed. 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. 15 SECTION 3 3C. CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING FIG. 11 DRAIN WATER FROM THE SOFTENER If the softener is installed where it could freeze (summer cabin, lake home, etc. ), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage. Close the shut off valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank. Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener. In a 3 valve bypass system, close the inlet and outlet valve and open the bypass valve. If you want water in the house pipes again, reopen the shut off valve on the main water pipe. Carefully remove the large holding clips at the softener inlet and outlet (see Key No. Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly (see page 23). SLOWLY and CAREFULLY tip it over until the rim rests on the wood block with the inlet and outlet over the drain. Do not allow the softener's weight to rest on the inlet and outlet fittings or they will break. Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches and hold until all water has drained. out. 16 SECTION 3 3D. CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST . . . TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. [. . . ] The fast flow (controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting) flushes dirt, sediments, iron deposits, remaining brine and hardness to the drain. 25 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE 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 solid state 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. 26 SECTION 5 NOTES SERVICE TECH. [. . . ]