Helpful Hints Checklist - Kenmore 625.3483400 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3
3D.
NOTE:
Read ERROR CODE", page 9. If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often,
you will find what's wrong yourself and you won't have to call and wait for service. If, after making the
checks, your softener still does not work right, call your Sears Service Department, or call toll free, number
1-800-426-9345 for telephone assistance.
PROBLEM
NO SOFT WATER
WATER HARD SOMETIMES

HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST

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No salt in the storage tank
Transformer unplugged at the wall outlet, or
power cable disconnected
Fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit
switched off —
POWER-OUTAGE MEMORY", PAGE 10.
Timer in the vacation (vac) position
No regenerations set on the timer
Manual bypass valve(s) in bypass position
Salt in storage tank bridged
Dirty, plugged or damaged nozzle & venturi
Valve drain hose plugged
Regenerations too few
More water being used
Hot water used when softener is regenerating Avoid using hot water as the water heater
Possible increase in water hardness
Leaking faucet or toilet valve
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CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER
Refill with salt (see page 8). Use the
RECHARGE NOW button to start a
regeneration (see page 9).
Check for loss of power and correct. Reset
the times, then use the RECHARGE NOW
button to start a regeneration (see page 9).
Replace fuse, reset circuit breaker, or
SEE "TIMER switch circuit on. Reset times and use the
RECHARGE NOW button to start a
regeneration.
See VACATION feature to return the
softener to service (page 9).
See pages 18-20 to select and program a
schedule. Use the RECHARGE NOW
button to start an immediate regeneration.
See FIG. 16, page 21. Move stem in single
bypass valve to SERVICE.
Refer to page 14 to break.
Take apart and clean (see page 15) or
replace damaged parts.
Hose must not have kinks, sharp bends, or
any water flow blockage (see page 16 in
your installation manual).
Refer to pages 18-20 to find correct setting.
See pages 18-20 for correct regeneration
setting.
refills with hard water (see "Automatic
Bypass" on page 13).
Ask your Sears retail or catalog store for a
new water analysis.
A small leak will waste hundreds of gallons
of water in a few days. Fix all plumbing leaks
and always fully close faucets.
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