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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
625.348420
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, and
when setting the timer, call
this toll–free number...
1–800–426–9345
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Demand Special Edition
Water Softener
Warranty
Start Up / Setting Timer
How It Works
Care Of
Specifications
Repair Parts
Use plastic bag and tie provided, to hang manuals nearby
the softener for future reference.
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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 625.348420 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, and when setting the timer, call this toll–free number...
- Page 2 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 and maintained in accordance with our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material or work- manship in this water softener.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 SOFTENER START UP A. SAFETY GUIDES B. CHECK LIST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL C. PROGRAM THE TIMER D. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER E. FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A. -
Page 4: Safety Guides
SECTION 1 Read all steps, guides and rules carefully be- fore installing and using your new water softener. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Fail- ure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage. Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water softener. -
Page 5: Check List Of Step-By-Step Guides To Install
SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START-UP CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL Installation Manual. water supply flow into INLET service 3–valve brass an inside, Bypass Valves plastic Water Heater... -
Page 6: Program The Timer
SR17 shows, see page 17 to reset. SOUND BEEPER": WATER SOFTENER START-UP PROGRAM THE TIMER DOWN UP button button RECHARGE TONIGHT ON/OFF- SELECT RECHARGE NOW HOLD SELECT button 1. SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY: NOTE: NOTE: Kenmore Demand Water Softener... - Page 7 SECTION 1 2. SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER: NOTE: example, assume your water is 15 gpg hard and contains 2 ppm iron. Add 5 to the hardness number for each 1 ppm of iron. In this example, you would use 25 for your hardness number. 15 gpg hardness 2 ppm iron x 5 = 10 (times)
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Page 8: Sanitizing The Water Softener
SECTION 1 SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER ON/OFF HOLD seconds NOTES: You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in the storage tank WATER SOFTENER START-UP FIG. 2 ADD WATER Salt Hole Cover hose Water, About 3 Gallons hold for 3 Brinewell Cover (remove and add... -
Page 9: Fill The Storage Tank With Salt
SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START-UP FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT FIG. 3 ADD SALT you must keep the tank filled with salt. NOTE: Brinewell Cover Water softening salt with iron removing addi tives Sodium Information:... -
Page 10: Face Plate Timer Features
SECTION 2 EXTRA RECHARGE RECHARGE NOW hold for 3 seconds. RECHARGE TONIGHT do not hold HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES PROGRAM MEMORY only ERROR CODE... -
Page 11: Soft Water Service And Regeneration
SECTION 2 SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION SERVICE FILL BACKWASH BRINING FAST RINSE BRINE RINSE FIG. 4 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN SERVICE hard water soft water salt storage tank (salt not shown) Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì brine valve Ì... - Page 12 SECTION 2 SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION FIG. 6 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN BRINING AND BRINE RINSE hard water hard water bypass OUT nozzle & venturi Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì brine valve Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì Ì...
- Page 13 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION AUTOMATIC BYPASS ELECTRONICS hard RECHARGE TONIGHT RECHARGE NOW...
- Page 14 SECTION 3 SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK/BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE Refill when the storage tank is about 1/3 full. PLEASE SEE PAGE 9 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS. Do not try to break the salt bridge by pounding on the outside of the salt tank. You may damage the tank.
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Page 15: Keeping The Water Softener Clean
SECTION 3 KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN COVERS NOZZLE AND VENTURI not lose the large o ring seal. by hand only. Do not over tighten and break the cap or housing. IRON FROM THE RESIN BED To take red water iron out of water, or over the maximum of clear water iron, an iron filter CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER NOTE:... -
Page 16: Keep The Softener From Freezing
SECTION 3 KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER FIG. 11 DRAIN WATER FROM THE SOFTENER floor drain wood block Slowly the softener's weight to rest on the inlet and outlet fittings or they will break. until all water has drained. carefully, Do not allow... -
Page 17: Helpful Hints Checklist
SECTION 3 NOTE: PROBLEM CAUSE No soft water Faucet or fixture may be plumbed to hard water No salt (or salt bridged) in the storage tank Transfomer unplugged at the wall outlet, or power cable leads loose, fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit switched off. -
Page 18: Dimensions/Specifications
SECTION 4 FIG. 12 BYPASS VALVES MODEL NO. 625.348420 NOTE: Please see the rating decal for water softener operating capacity, salt usage and service flow rate/pressure loss performance specifications. Performance specifications are validated by the Water Quality Association (WQA). The rating decal is located on the rim, under the salt hole cover (see page 28). -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST Automatic Electronic Diagnos tics. SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING Demand Water Softener RECHARGE TONIGHT ON/OFF SELECT RECHARGE NOW HOLD SELECT button DOWN button REMOVE THE TOP COVER AND SALT TANK COVER Manual UP button Kenmore... - Page 20 SECTION 5 AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS CODE MOST LIKELY Err 01 motor inoperative / wiring harness or connection to switch / position switch / face plate Err 02 face plate Err 03 motor inoperative / face plate Err 04 face plate / position switch Err 05 face plate PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE:...
- Page 21 SECTION 5 CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS Valve in service, fill, brining, back- – – wash or fast rinse position Valve rotating from one position to – P another in service position (observe valve cycle indica tor) when replacing the face plate. SERVICE TECH.
- Page 22 SECTION 5 MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK the initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnostics. NOTE: 3 seconds does not CYCLE FLOW RATES (GALLONS PER MIN.) FILL (flow to salt storage tank) BRINING BRINE RINSE (flow to drain) (flow to drain) BACKWASH FAST RINSE NOTE:...
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Page 23: Rotary Valve Service
SECTION 5 Before working on the valve, turn off the water supply and disconnect from electrical power. TO RELIEVE PRESSURE: - 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet. Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve. -
Page 24: 5C. Water Flow Through The Softener Valve
SECTION 5 5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE To Valve Outlet (soft water) resin bottom distributor Hard water enters the valve inlet port. Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor, into the resin tank. Hard water is softened as it passes through the resin bed, then enters the bottom distributor. - Page 25 SECTION 5 5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES venturi nozzle brine from salt storage tank bypass hard water to valve outlet After fill, timer/switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position.
- Page 26 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE drain soft water to valve outlet During FAST RINSE, the rotor & disc is positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor, and exits through the bottom distributor, to the drain.
- Page 27 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION NOTES...
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Page 28: Repair Parts
SECTION 6 SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO. 625.348420 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7137604 Cover (main) 7137612 Salt Hole Cover 7118333 Wire Harness (switch) 7132840 Power Cord (transformer) 7144960 Timer Repl. (PWA) 7137620 Face Plate (order req’d decal) 7194101 Face Plate Decal... - Page 29 SECTION 6 SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO. 625.348420 PART NUMBER 7168647 Ceramic Weight 0513860 Float Stop 7097202 Float (Includes Key No. 33) 0516947 Float Seal 7093216 Float Rod & Stem 7092278 Guide Cap 7170288 O-Ring 15/16 x 1-3/16 0516211 Seal...
- Page 30 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO. 625.348420 VALVE ASSEMBLY...
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Page 31: Parts List
Retainer Ring 7129863 Bypass Body 7105013 O-Ring, 13/16 x 1 (4 req.) 7130911 Stem 7170288 O-Ring, 15/16 x 1-3/16 (2 req.) Bypass Valve (Complete) 42-3437 MODEL NO. 625.348420 PARTS LIST PART NUMBER 7146043 7167659 7170262 7081188 0521829 7095030 7170246... - Page 32 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 625.348420 The model number of your water softener is found on the rating de- cal. This decal is on the rim, under the salt cover. When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following in-...