Kenmore Elite 625.386200 Use & Care Manual

Smart hybrid water softener

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Kenmore
Model / Modelo No. 625.386200
Smart Hybrid Water Softener
A water softener and a whole home filter in one
Ablandador Híbrido de Agua Inteligente
Un ablandador de agua con filtro integrado para toda la casa
Sears Brands Management Corporation
3333 Beverly Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
®
Elite
®
System tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction
of chlorine taste and odor, and Standard 44 for
hardness reduction, efficiency and the reduction
of barium and radium 226/228,
and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.
Este sistema ha sido probado y certificado por
NSF International según la norma NSF/ANSI 42
para la reducción del sabor y el olor a cloro, y la
norma 44 para la reducción de la dureza, eficiencia
y la reducción del bario y del radio 226/228,
y certificado según la norma NSF/ANSI 372.
P/N 7354206 (Rev. A 4/29/16)

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  • Page 1 44 para la reducción de la dureza, eficiencia y la reducción del bario y del radio 226/228, y certificado según la norma NSF/ANSI 372. Kenmore Elite Model / Modelo No. 625.386200 Smart Hybrid Water Softener ®...
  • Page 2: Warranty

    You are responsible for the labor cost of tank or drum installation after the first year from the date of sale. For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty This warranty applies for only two years on the tank and drum and one year on all other parts if this water softener is ever used in a residence of more than one family or in a commercial, institutional or industrial installation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Exploded View & Parts List ..............28-31 Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore Elite product is designed and manufactured for ®...
  • Page 4: Fcc Notice

    10.00 shall be adhered to. Consult with a licensed metal plumbing system (See Page 11). plumber. * The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiat- ed by Water Quality Association test data. Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 5: Specifications, Performance Claims & Dimensions

    *** Typical residential chlorine concentration is 0.5 to 1.0 ppm. FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Figure 1 § From independent laboratory test data. Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 6: Packing List

    Hot Water Pressure Sediment to House Tank Cartridge Filter Well Water Supply Water Hybrid Iron Heater Water Filter Softener Well Pump Always locate an Iron Filter UPSTREAM of the Hybrid Water Softener. Figure 3 Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 7 4. Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft ments, direct sunlight, contamination, vandalism, etc. water and salt. See Fig. 4. Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 8: Installation

    NOTE: If you will not install the included bypass valve because you will have Valve Inlet Single a 3-valve bypass in your plumbing, Bypass Valve skip step 6, but perform step 7. Clip Figure 6 Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 9 Plastic clip snaps into groove in Figure 8 bypass or adaptor Clip ALTERNATE BYPASS VALVE INSTALLATION Figure 10 If connecting to floor level plumbing, install the bypass valve turned downward, as shown. Figure 9 Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 10 Tie or wire 1-1/2” tubing in Air Gap place 1-1/2” NOTE: Drain Hose Air Gap (12 ft.) is included. See also parts list. Salt Tank FLOOR DRAIN LAUNDRY TUB Overflow Hose Figure 11 Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 11 (takes about 20 minutes). When the off by mistake. regeneration ends, the softener’s valve returns to the NOTE: The electrical outlet you plug the power supply service position. into must be indoors, protected from weather. Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 12 Turn on the gas (or electric) supply to the water heater Inlet Valve and light the pilot. Valve FOR BYPASS YOUR PLUMBING INSTALLATION AND Open bypass valve. Close inlet & outlet ELECTRICAL WORK ARE NOW COMPLETE. valves. Figure 14 Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 13: Programming The Softener

    See “Set Present “CONNECT SMART” button, and holding it for 5 Time of Day”, on the next page. seconds. To connect the system to the Kenmore ® Light flashing rapidly, with “Err” shown in the dis-...
  • Page 14 2. When the desired recharge start time is displayed, press the SELECT button, and the display will change to show one of the “Salt Type” screens shown in Figure 20. continued on next page Figure 18 Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 15 See also Page 16 for more information on salt types. 2. When the correct salt type is displayed, press the SELECT button, and the display will return to the nor- mal run (time of day) screen. Figure 21 Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 16: Sanitizing The Softener

    Sears store. 3. Check the brine tank and brinewell (black tube in salt storage tank) monthly. If hardening is present, pour small amounts of warm water onto hardened areas until they loosen. Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 17: Connecting Your Smart Water Softener To Wi-Fi

    (Figure 23). Figure 23 If you need help connecting your Smart Water Softener, visit www.Kenmore.com/smart If you need help with the functions of your water softener, call 1-844-553-6667 Apple, the Apple logo and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Page 18: What Your Hybrid Water Softener Will Do

    NOTE: If the “Clean Feature” is set ON, the normal regeneration cycle is preceded by a cleaning Figure 25 backwash and rinse. The words “CLEAN” and “Bkwsh” or “Rinse” flash in the display, along with the minutes of the clean cycle remaining. Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 19: Controller Features

    When installing this unit in the State of California, you MUST turn the efficiency feature ON. The softener may initiate more frequent recharges, but it will operate at 4000 grains per pound of salt or higher. Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 20 1 to 15 minutes in length. To change this cycle time, use the UP but- ton to increase the time, or the DOWN button to shorten the time. If no change is desired, continue to next step. Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 21 The light turns off when you close the salt lid. It will also turn off automatically after 15 minutes if the salt lid is left open. Tank Light Tank Light Icon Icon Figure 37 Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 22 Brine, the minutes of recharge remaining before return to service appears in place of the present time. When the valve is moving from one cycle to another, both position indicators are flashing. Distributor Figure 40 Figure 41 Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 23: Care Of Your Water Softener

    4. Is the softener’s power supply plugged into a “live”, grounded wall outlet, and the power cable fastened securely to the controller? Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 24: Service Information

    If your water softener does not work properly, make the following easy checks. Often, you will find what is wrong yourself and you won’t have to call and wait for service. If you do not find anything wrong while making the checks, and your softener still does not work properly, call Kenmore Water Line at 1-800-426-9345. PROBLEM...
  • Page 25 Minutes of Cycle (ex- been pressed for 4 minutes. To return to the ample: Fill) Remaining diagnostic display, repeat step 1, above. Turbine Count (Water Flowing) Figure 44 Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 26 (check drain fitting and hose) brining cycle test. ineffective nozzle and venturi seal other inner valve problem (rotor seal, rotor & disc, 9. To return the softener to service, press REGENERA- wave washer, etc.) TION once more. Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 27 Service Information RETURNING TO CONNECT MODE RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS Once a connection has been made to the Kenmore To reset the electronic controller to its factory default ® cloud, as described on page 16, the softener’s electronic for all settings (time, hardness, etc.): controller will maintain it.
  • Page 28: Exploded View & Parts List

    Water Softener Exploded View Kenmore Model No. 625.386200 Valve Assembly See Pages 30 & 31 for parts Rating Decal Location Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 29 (includes Key Nos. 16 & 17) 1 ea. of Key Nos. 19, 20 & 92 Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8” á 7354206 Owner’s Manual Wing Nut, 1/4-20 á Not illustrated. Not included with water softener. Ù Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 30 Valve Assembly Exploded View Wear Strip Seal Cross-Section View Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 31 Drain Tubing, 3/8” I.D. x 20 ft. O-Ring, 15/16” x 1-3/16”, 7337571 7123613 Silicone Grease (for O-Rings) Ù pack of 4 42-34405 Flexible Connectors, 3/4” Ù 42-34407 Flexible Connectors, 1” Ù Not illustrated. Not included with water softener. Ù Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
  • Page 32 Kenmore ® For Sears Home Services in-home repair of all Kenmore major appliances. For the replacement parts, accessories and Use & Care Guides that you need to do-it-yourself. For professional installation of major home appliances and items like air conditioners and water heaters.

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