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Kenmore 625.385200 Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 625.385200 Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Kenmore Elite
Hybrid Water Softener
A water softener and a whole home filter in one
Ablandador Híbrido de Agua
Un ablandador de agua con filtro integrado para toda la casa
Model / Modelo: 625.385200
Kenmore and the Kenmore logo are registered trademarks of
Transform SR Brands LLC, and are used under license by
Water Channel Partners, Woodbury, Minnesota, 55125, USA.
Customer Assistance / Asistencia al Cliente
www.kenmorewatersolutions.com
Water Channel Partners
1890 Woodlane Drive,
Woodbury, MN 55125
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/CAN 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/CAN 372.
System tested and certified by the Water Quality
Association against CSA B483.1.
Este sistema ha sido probado y certificado por la
Water Quality Association según la norma CSA B483.1.
®
7393315 (Rev. B 9/14/23)

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  • Page 1 Un ablandador de agua con filtro integrado para toda la casa Model / Modelo: 625.385200 Kenmore and the Kenmore logo are registered trademarks of Transform SR Brands LLC, and are used under license by Water Channel Partners, Woodbury, Minnesota, 55125, USA.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Specifications & Performance Claims ............3-4 Before You Start .

  • Page 3: Specifications & Performance Claims

    The concentration of the indicated substance in water entering the system was reduced to a concentra- tion less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI Standard 42. SPECIFICATIONS Model 625.385200 Model Code 520P 11,000 @ 2.6 lbs.

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    Specifications & Performance Claims continued from previous page Variable Salt Dose: The salt dose is selected by the electronic controls at regeneration time based on the amount needed. PERFORMANCE CLAIMS Maxiumum Allowable Contaminant Influent Challenge Level Product Water Level Barium 10 ±10% mg/L 2.0 mg/L Radium 226/228...

  • Page 5: Inspect Shipment

    Inspect Shipment The parts required to assemble and install the unit are Remove and discard (or recycle) all packing materials. included in a bag. Thoroughly check the water soften- To avoid loss of small parts, we suggest you keep the er for possible shipping damage and parts loss.

  • Page 6: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements LOCATION REQUIREMENTS PLUMBING CODES Consider all of the following when selecting an installa- All plumbing must be completed in accordance with tion location for the water softener. national, state and local plumbing codes. = Do not locate the water softener where freezing In the state of Massachusetts: The Commonwealth temperatures occur.
  • Page 7 Installation Requirements VALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTS 1/4” NPT Thread Barbs for 3/8” Using the flexible drain hose (included), measure and I.D. Tubing cut to the length needed. Flexible drain hose is not Hose Clamp allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). If local codes do not allow use of a flexible drain hose, a Drain Hose rigid valve drain run must be used.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    ASSEMBLY 3. Make sure the turbine assembly spins freely in the "out" port of the valve (See Figure 10). 1. Kenmore models are factory assembled. During ® 4. If not already done, put a light coating of silicone installation, unsnap and remove the top cover, grease on the single bypass valve o-rings.
  • Page 9 Installation Instructions COMPLETE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING Top Cover Salt Lid Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings Brine Tank from the main water pipe to the inlet and outlet ports of Overflow the water softener valve. Be sure to keep fittings fully Grommet together, and pipes squared and straight.
  • Page 10 Installation Instructions COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING INSTALL SALT STORAGE TANK OVERFLOW HOSE CAUTION: The house cold water pipe (metal only) is often used as a ground for the house 1. Measure, cut to needed length and connect the 3/8” electrical system, The 3-valve bypass drain line (provided) to the salt storage tank overflow type of installation, shown in Figure 8, elbow and secure in place with a hose clamp.
  • Page 11 Installation Instructions RINSE OUT CARBON FINES SANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENER / SANITIZE AFTER SERVICE Small particles of carbon filtration material are generat- ed during manufacturing and shipping, which will exit Care is taken at the factory to keep your unit clean and the media tank with the first water flow.
  • Page 12 Installation Instructions TEST FOR LEAKS To check for leaks, complete the following steps: 1. Fully open two nearby cold water faucets down- If removing stream from the water softener. clips... 2. Observe steady flow from both faucets. 3. After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet for about one minute, or until all air is expelled, and then close this faucet.

  • Page 13: Programming The Water Softener

    (see below) FIG. 16 STATUS LIGHT PROGRAM THE SOFTENER When the Kenmore Elite hybrid water softener is When the power supply is plugged into the electrical ® connected to electrical power, the status light on the outlet, the model code (520P) and a software version control panel will be on or flashing, as follows: number (example: J3.9), are briefly shown in the dis-...
  • Page 14 Programming the Water Softener continued from previous page 1. The softener’s default recharge start time is 2:00 AM. This is normally a time of day when water is NOTE: Press buttons and quickly release to slowly not being used in the household. Hard water advance the display.

  • Page 15: Controller Features

    Controller Features EXTRA RECHARGE SALT MONITOR SYSTEM Sometimes, a manually initiated recharge (regenera- The water softener has a salt monitor indicator light to tion) may be desired, or needed. Two examples are: remind you to add salt to the storage tank. You have used more water than usual (guests visit- NOTE: You must set salt level each time salt is added to the water softener.
  • Page 16 UP button to increase the time, or the DOWN button to shorten the time. If no change California Efficiency Requirement is desired, continue to next step. Your Kenmore water softener has a “High ® 4. Press SELECT again to display the “97%” screen.
  • Page 17 Controller Features 97% FEATURE: The 97% Feature can save salt MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERATIONS: and water by regenerating when 97% of the soften- The electronic controller automatically determines er’s capacity has been used up. With this feature regeneration fre quency. This provides the greatest ON, the regeneration can occur at any time (when- operating efficiency and, under most conditions this ever the system has reached 97% of its capacity).
  • Page 18 Controller Features WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER TANK LIGHT To view the flow rate through the softener in liters (or A light inside the salt storage tank will come on when- gallons) per minute, press the WATER USE button. If ever you open the salt lid.

  • Page 19: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance ADDING SALT CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI Open the salt lid and check the salt storage level A clean nozzle & venturi (See Figure 41) is a necessity frequently. If the water softener uses all the salt for the water softener to work properly. This small before you refill it, you will experience hard water.
  • Page 20 Routine Maintenance PROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROM CLEANSING FEATURE FREEZING The cleansing feature keeps larger particles of sedi- ment from entering the home’s plumbing system. As If the softener is installed where it could freeze (sum- water passes through the softener, the larger sedi- mer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water ment particles are collected in the integrated basket from it to stop possible freeze damage.
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION No soft water 1. No salt in the storage tank. Refill with salt and then use RECHARGE NOW feature. No soft water & dis- 1. Power supply unplugged at wall outlet, or Check for loss of power and correct. Reset electronic play is blank power cable disconnected from back of elec - controls and then use RECHARGE NOW feature.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS This water softener has a self-diagnostic function for Motor the electrical system (except input power and/or water meter). The water softener monitors electronic com- ponents and circuits for correct operation. If a mal- function occurs, an error code appears in the display. Sensor Position Housing...

  • Page 23: Wiring Schematic

    Troubleshooting RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS Position Markers (valve in service) To reset the electronic controller to its factory default for all settings (time, hardness, etc.): 1. Press the SELECT button and hold it until the dis- play changes twice to show the flashing model code.
  • Page 24 Softener Exploded View Valve Assembly See Pages 26 & 27 for parts...
  • Page 25 Softener Parts List Part No. Description Part No. Description Distributor O-Ring Kit 7391371 – 7112963 (includes Key Nos. 1-3) 7391729 Electronics Enclosure, Rear O-Ring, 2-7/8” x 3-1/4” á 7327835 Repl. Electronic Control Board (PWA) á O-Ring, 13/16” x 1-1/16” 7392987 Faceplate (order decal below) O-Ring, 2-3/4”...
  • Page 26 Valve Exploded View Wear Strip Seal Cross-section View...
  • Page 27 Valve Parts List Part No. Description Part No. Description Motor, Cam & Gear Kit, 1" Turbine & Support Assembly, – 7384691 (includes Key Nos. 100-102) – 7290931 including 2 O-Rings (See Key No. 123) & 1 ea. of Key Nos. 125 & 126 á...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    WARRANTY ON KENMORE WATER SOFTENER ® Warrantor: Water Channel Partners, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 Warrantor guarantees, to the original owner, that: One Year Full Warranty: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, all parts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform their normal functions.

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