Table Of Contents; Safety Guides - Kenmore 625.383500 Use & Care Manual

Warranty ..................................................................................... 2
Safety Guides .................................................................................. 3
Specifications & Dimensions ...................................................................... 4
Packing List ................................................................................... 5
Plan Your Installation .......................................................................... 5-7
Installation .................................................................................. 7-11
Programming the Softener ..................................................................... 12-13
Sanitizing the Water Softener .................................................................... 14
Adding Salt to the Storage Tank .................................................................. 14
Controller Features ........................................................................... 15-18
Care of Your Water Softener ..................................................................... 19
Service Information .......................................................................... 19-22
Exploded View & Parts List ................................................................... 24-27
• Read all steps and guides carefully before installing
and using your new water softener. Follow all steps
exactly to correctly install. Failure to follow them
could cause personal injury or property damage.
Reading this manual will also help you to get all the
benefits from your water softener.
• Your Kenmore water softener will remove hardness
minerals from water. This is measured in grains per
gallon (gpg). It will also remove some clear water
iron _:. This is measured in parts per million (ppm).
See the specifications page for the maximum limits
of hardness and iron removal.
• A water softener will not improve other water prob-
lems such as acidity, tastes and odors, or iron other
than clear water iron.
• Do not attempt to use this product to make safe
drinking water from non-potable water sources. Do
not use the system on microbiologically unsafe water,
or water of unknown quality without adequate disin-
fection before or after the system.
• 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 code 248-CMR 3.00 and
10.00 shall be adhered to. Consult with a licensed
plumber.
• Use only lead-free solder and flux for all sweat-solder
connections, as required by federal codes, when
installing soldered copper plumbing.
• Use care when handling the water softener. Do not
turn upside down or drop.
• Avoid installing in direct sunlight. Excessive heat may
cause distortion or other damage to non-metallic parts.
• This water softener works on water pressures of 20 psi
(minimum) to 125 psi (maximum). If your house water
pressure is over the maximum, install a pressure reduc-
ing valve in the water supply pipe to the softener.
• Temperature of the water supply to the softener must be
between 40°F and 120°F. Do not install on hot water.
• If installing the water softener outdoors, do not locate
where it will be exposed to wet weather, direct sunlight
or extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• This softener works on 24 volt, 60 Hz electrical power
only, supplied by a direct plug-in transformer (includ-
ed). Be sure to use the included transformer and plug
it into a nominal 120V, 60 cycle household outlet that
is properly protected by an overcurrent device such as
a circuit breaker or fuse. If transformer is replaced,
use only the authorized service, Class II, 24V 10VA
transformer.
_: The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated
by Water Quality Association test data.
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all electrical and electronic
equipment to be disposed of according to Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) requirements. This directive or 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.
Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit www.kenmorewater.com
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