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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NOS. UltraSoft 175 625.388170 UltraSoft 180 625.388180 Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. If you have questions when installing, operating or main- taining your softener, when setting...
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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 maintained in accordance with our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material or workmanship in this water softener.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WATER SOFTENER START UP PAGE NO. Safety Guides Check List of Step-By-Step Guides To Install 1-3, 1-4 Program The Timer ........Sanitizing The Water Softener ......Add Salt to the Storage Tank ......HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS Faceplate Timer...
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• This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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5-1 of this manual. w' Be sure to restart the water heater. See page 3- 9. Bypass Valve(s) California Efficiency Requirement Your Kenmore Water Softener has a "High Effi- ciency" feature with an "ON" or "OFF" setting. This...
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UP /DOWN buttons changes press the SELECT button to set, and change to the the time by one minute. Holding the buttons flashing SET TIME display. changes the time rapidly. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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AM. This is a good time in most households because day will show in the display. IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING THE TIMER, CALL TOLL FREE, NUMBER 1- 800 - 426- 9345. SEE PAGE 2-1 FOR OTHER FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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2-1/2 hours. You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in the storage tank. (!;' Recommended by the Water Qualily Assodatton. On some water supplies, water softener need periodic disinfecting. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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55 gpg +2,5%- Persons are concerned about their drinking 55 gpg 32 gpg water should consider a Kenmore Drinking Water 30 gpg 38 gpg System that will remove or reduce in excess of 90% 35 gpg 44 gpg of the sodium...
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5-2 under tank, has numbers from 0 to 8. "Troubleshooting" to resolve the problem. IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING THE TIMER, CALL TOLL FREE, NUMBER 1- 800-426- 9345. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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BACKWASH BRINING FAST RINSE BRINE RINSE salt storage tank Water Flow Through the Softener in Service soft water hardwater brine valv? salt storage tank (salt brine valve fill water resin tank resin bed Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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_, IN dr_n brine BACKWASH: During backwash, water flows UP through the resin tank (FIG. 8) at a fast rate to flush iron minerals, dirt and sediments from the bed Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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(2:00 AM, or as otherwise set) it will schedule a regeneration. When the regeneration begins, RECHARGE flashes in the display during the regeneration. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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You may damage the tank. If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge, take it out. Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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Your local Sears store has trained people to help you with iron water problems. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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Plug the inlet and outlet with rags to keep sembly (see page 3- 2). Lift the brine valve out of dirt, bugs, etc. out. the brinewell. Tip the brine valve upside down to drain water. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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If you do not find anything wrong, while making checks, and your softener still does not worm call the Kenmore Water Line at 1-800-426-9345. Note: 1. Also read ERROR CODE, page 2-1. 2. If an error code is not displayed,...
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Minimum-Max. water temperature (° F) Maximum water hardness (gpg) Maximum "clear water" iron (ppm) SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER Type of salt needed nugget or pellet Alternate type of salt pure, evaporated, compacted water softener salt Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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This system conforms to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data. The efficiency rating is only valid at the stated salt dosage. These softeners were efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI Standard 44. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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If you do not find the problem after making initial checks, MANUAL INITIATED ELEC- transformer plugged into "live", TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS, and the MANUAL grounded wall outlet, and the power cable fas- VANCE REGENERATION CHECK. tened securely to the controller? Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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Use the RECHARGE button to manually you get a reading, unhook the in and out plumbing vance the vane into each cycle and check correct and check the turbine for binding. switch operation. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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-- Press the SE- LECT button. To change SR number -- Press the UP or DOWN button until the correct SR code shows. Then, press the SELECT button and reset the timer...page 1-3. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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...nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket..restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose)..defective nozzle and venturi seal..other inner vane defect (rotor seal rotor & disc, wave washer, etc.). Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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3-2 Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft. Then install the cover holding screws. Before tight- ening the screws, install the valve cam and gear. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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FILL. As the rotor and disc rotates, the port opens for SOFT water fill through the venturL Fill flow continues to the brine vane, and into the salt storage tank. Soft water is still available to the house lines. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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The fast flow (controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting) flushes dirt, sediments, iron deposits, remaining brine and hardness to the drain. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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As the vane rotates, the position switch lever drops to open circuit. The valve remains positioned in service until the electronic timer initiates the next regeneration. Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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SECTION6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS. 625.388175 and 625.388180 A. WATER SOFTENER COMPLETE PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER Cover Lock (req'd for ship. only) Rim Insert (req'd for shipping only) 7231563 Cover (main) 7231555 Salt Hole Cover 7252373 Transformer, 24V-1OVA •...
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SECTION6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS. NOS. 625.388175 and 625.388180 B. BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 7168647 Ceramic Weight 0513860 Float Stop 7097202 Float (includes Key No. 32) 0516947 Float Seal 7093216 Float Rod & Stem...
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SECTION6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER C. VALVE ASSEMBLY 88 _ \\\\ 92 _¢ w_3_r-s_dp _eaJ vi_w Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line...
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SECTION6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS. 625.388175 and 625.388180 C. VALVE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER 7081764 7224087 Screw, #8-32 x 1" (2 req.) Seal (Nozzle & Venturi) 7081201 7228544 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 50) Retainer (Nozzle &...
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Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1 - 800 - 366 - PART UltraSoft 175 625.388170 (1 - 800 - 366 - 7278) UltraSoft 180 625.388180 For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week...