Kenmore 625.3846 User's Manual
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1. ing Si oe CAUTION l DO NOT USE VINEGAR OR OTHER ACID BASED CLEANERS ON THIS SYSTEM THEY WILL DEGRADE SOME SYSTEM PARTS AL WAYS USE SOAP AND WATER l LL e SSS Ss SS STEP 5 FILTER CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION Turn to page 9 and follow all steps under Filter Cartridge Replacement USING THE SYSTEM The sink or countertop faucet vends the filtered wa ter when opened It has a hand operated spring loaded closed lever to prevent waste You can also keep the faucet open by pushing upward on the lever and locking it against the faucet spout fre l filtered water 0O G faucet Fa FILTER CARTRIDGE USEFUL LIFE REPLACEMENT FILTER CARTRIDGE LIFE Several variables determine how long a cartridge will last These include 1 how much water you use 2 how much sediment taste and or odor or other unwanted substance is in the water Use the following information as a guide However no matter which type of cartridge you are using you will know it is time to replace it when you first no tice the return of the unwanted substance in your water Kenmore system model 625 384600 with replace ment elements 42 34370 and 42 34377 has been tested and certified by NSF International for the re duction of protozoan cysts lead and chlorine The rated capacity for this system is 1000 gallons Other filter cartridges are available from Sears to re move sediments tastes and odors and chemical con2. L 60179 TABLE OF CONTENTS Parts of the System Typical Installation Drawing Tools and Materials Needed x c io03ilila alii bess ks tear ane aeons mus 4 Drinking Water Filter System Installation 05 bs Bi Installing Supply Fitting ciccia nie sedw andes ce wey heels 5 Installing Faucet e dris riire Sedan a aa ario 5 6 Installing Filter Cartridge iure 7 Using the Filtered Water System 00 cece eee eee eee 8 Filter Cartridge Life Replacement 0 0 0 e cece eee eens 8 9 Repair Parts siriaca 10 11 Locate the water filter housing on the cold water supply pipe under the kitchen and or bathroom sink to filter the cold drinking water Refer to the following drawing FILTERING WATER TO ONE FAUCET filtered water faucet kitchen sink DRINKING WATER FILTER SYSTEM FILTERI FILTER I PARTS OF THE SYSTEM filter system assembly including mounting brack et and screws water supply fitting filtered water faucet for sink or countertop mount ing 3 8 tubing to make all needed connections MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED plumbers putty slotted and Phillips screwdrivers pliers and adjustable jaw wrench tubing cutter sandpaper or emery cloth electric drill and 3 4 drill bit if mounting hole is needed for the faucet see page 6 CAUTION To avoid damaging the sink consult a qualified plumber or installer for drilling procedures in porcelain or stainless steel TYPICAL
3. OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 625 384600 Caution Read and Follow Kenmore All Safety Rules Installation and UNDERSINK DRINKING Ro WATER FILTER Before First Use SYSTEM of This Product Safety Guides If you have questions Installation when installing and us Operation ing your Cronin water Cartridge Replacement filter system call this toll free number Repair Parts 1 800 426 9345 System tested and certified by NSF International to SAVE THIS MANUAL ANSI NSF Standard 42 and 53 for the reduction of the claims specified on the performance data sheet Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA SAFETY GUIDES SPECIFICATIONS V Read all steps and guides carefully before instal ling and using your undersink drinking water filter system Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Reading this manual will also help you to get all the benefits from the undersink drinking water filter system V Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system This system is certified for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts V Check with your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes You must fol low their guides as you install the system Follow your local codes if they differ with guides in this manual In Massachusetts plumbing
4. UNDERSINK INSTALLATION FIG 1 filtered water faucet TT _ a shutoff valve N Note To change the fil ter cartridge you must turn off the water and re lease pressure by open ing the faucet A nearby shutoff valve is conve nient Most sinks al ready have shutoff valves on the supply f pipes bo adaptor pa tubing mounting screw 2 l tubing i rl 3 1 Filter II Lo Filter I 1 Note Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1 1 2 under the system for removing the sumps to change the cartridges INSTALLATION STEPS STEP 1 COLD WATER SUPPLY FITTING Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan then install a cold feed supply water fitting The fitting must provide a leak tight connection to the water filter 3 8 tubing A typical connection using the in cluded water supply fitting is shown in FIG 2 A An optional connection using standard plumbing fittings not included is shown in B A WATER SUPPLY FITTING 1 Close the house main water shutoff valve and open faucets to drain water from the sink cold water pipe 2 Remove nut that connects the cold water faucet to cold water plumbing 3 Thread water supply fitting onto pipe and reconnect nut to bottom of fitting FIG 2 A WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION using included water supply fitting cold water faucet stud water supply fitting a 3 8 tubing to Water Fil
5. codes of Min Max Supply Water Pressure Min Max Supply Water Temperature inlet Outlet Massachusetts shall be adhered to Consult with your licensed plumber WV The undersink drinking water filter system works on water pressures of 40 psi minimum to 100 psi maximum If your house water pressure is over the maximum install a pressure reducing valve in the water supply pipe to the filter system V Donot install the undersink drinking water filter system outside or in extreme hot or cold tempera tures Temperature of the water supply to the under sink drinking water filter system must be between 40 F and 100 F Do not install on hot water V Read the other limits pH hardness etc in the specifications and be sure your water supply con forms 40 100 psi 40 100 F 3 8 NPT fittings and tubing included WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON UNDERSINK DRINKING WATER FILTER SYSTEM For one year from the date of purchase Sears will replace this Undersink Drinking Water Filter System except filter cartridges which are purchased separately free of charge if defective in material or workmanship WARRANTY 1S AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE UNDERSINK DRINKING WATER FILTER SYSTEM TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co DEPT 817 WA Hoffman Estates I
6. e cartridge or on the wrap per Note If you are installing two different types of filter cartridges be sure to install in filters I and II as the guideline on page 3 shows 5 Lightly lubricate the o ring seal in the sump with silicone grease or Vaseline Be sure it is fully seated in its groove 6 Hold the sump up to the filter head aligning the center hole in the cartridge with the protrusion on the bottom of the head Note If the sump will not tighten up to the head you may have the cartridge in upside down Take the car tridge out and check for correct orientation 7 Being careful not to cross thread turn counter clockwise the sump onto the filter head and tighten securely 2 Turn the sump off of the filter head to the left or clockwise Be careful the sump is full of water Do not lose the large o ring seal Note A special wrench is available from Sears for re moving the sump See the parts list on page 11 bracket COUNTER CLOCKWISE Filter II TO TIGHTEN 8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 at the other filter 9 Open the filtered water faucet Then slowly open the water supply valve and allow the filter housing to fill 10 Close the filtered water faucet Check for leaks be tween the sump and the head Note If leaking turn off the water supply and open the filtered water faucet to depressurize the filter Then disassemble the filter and check the o ring for cuts flat spots etc and seali
7. ir service The model number of Cali 24 hours a day 7 days a week your drinking water filter 1 800 4 REPAIR system is found on the 1 800 473 7247 rating decal on the mounting bracket For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area When requesting service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week or ordering parts always 1 800 488 1222 provide the following in formation For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreemeni or to inquire Product Type about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday Late aaa 1 800 827 6655 Part Number 7 Part Description Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 7228528 09 00
8. length of 3 8 tubing to connect between the supply fitting and the filter system inlet FIG 1 Cut the ends of the tubing square 2 Insert tubing all the way into the supply fitting and inlet elbow fitting Pull on the tubing to be sure that it s held firmly in the fitting 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect tubing between the filter system outlet and the adaptor on the bottom of the faucet stud FIG 1 TUBING CONNECTION all push in fitting locations This system includes push in fittings for quick tub ing connection at most locations If working with the fittings do the following Connection FIG 5 1 Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing square 2 Inspect the end about 1 of the tubing to be sure there are no nicks scratches or other rough spots If needed cut the tubing again 3 Push tubing through the collet and allthe way into fitting Full engagement is 11 16 for 1 4 tubing and 3 4 for 3 8 tubing If tubing other than supplied with the system is used be sure it is of high quality exact size and roundness with a smooth surface To Disconnect Tubing Push the collet inward and hold with a finger while pulling the tubing out FIG 5 Tubing correctly cut and connected cut tubing square collet ee end of tubing round and r smooth with no cuts 11 18 148 tubing nicks or flat spots mt engagement e 4 4 3 8 ating collet depress to remove tubing
9. ng surfaces for foreign material Clean the o ring and lubricate with silicone grease or Vaseline Carefully press into the groove in the sump 11 Taste and Odor Cartridges A taste and odor car tridge contains activated carbon a black powder When new open the filtered water faucet and allow fine harmless carbon particles to purge from the car tridge Close the faucet when you no longer see the fines in the filtered water or approximately 10 minutes REPAIR PARTS Kenmore Undersink Drinking Water Filter System Model No 625 384600 REPAIR PARTS LIST KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 7160453 Screw 10 14 x 3 4 8 req 7182502 9006053 Screw 10 14 x 1 1 4 2 req 7207881 7156535 7161255 Nipple 3 8 NPT x 1 1 2 2 34385 O ring 3 3 8 1 D x 3 5 8 O D 2 req 156577 Sump 2 req 7168435 Tubing 3 8 x 72 7207920 7225536 228510 7228528 42 34300 42 34362 4234370 42 34365 42 3437 12 8484 not illustrated i h gt 0 i N t GEESKE GEL available options from Sears at time of this printing not illustrated and not included with Water Filter System 11 Kenmore UNDERSINK DRINKING OWNERS WATER FILTER biel SYSTEM MODEL NO For the repair or replacement parts you need 625 384600 Cail 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 For in home major brand repa
10. sembled slide the lever over the cylindrical nut Then push or turn the spout into the faucet body 1 Faucet FIG 4 A If not already assembled install the rubber wash er spacer flat or lock washer and hex nut onto the threaded faucet stud B Apply Teflon tape to the end of the faucet stud Turn the tubing adapter onto the stud and hand tighten then wrench 1 4 turn only BE CAREFUL NOT TO CROSS THREAD 3 Wet the o ring seals on the faucet spout Then re move and discard the short piece of tubing from the faucet body and insert the spout in it s place 4 Connect tubing to faucet as follows 5 Lower the faucet into the sink or countertop hole 6 On the underside of the sink or countertop insert the large steel washer between the mounting hole and the spacer on the faucet stud see assembled view Then turn the hex nut up to the spacer and tighten Tighten the hex nut so the faucet can not move but do not overtighten and break the faucet FIG 4 insert spout N remove tub ing piece faucet amp spout rubber washer ASSEMBLED IN MOUNTING HOLE CID Peg spacer flat or lock washer hex nut _ tubing adapter ego ee steel washer hex nut plumbers putty steel washer a ee hole in sink or countertop TUBING FROM DRINKING WATER gt SYSTEM INSTALLATION STEPS STEP 4 MAKE TUBING CONNECTIONS 1 Allowing some slack measure and cut a
11. taminants Following is a list of filter cartridges available Taste and Odor Cartridges Many bad tastes and or odors are removed from water by an activated car bon cartridge It is most often used to remove chlo rine taste and smell usually to a single faucet such as the kitchen cold Note Small amounts of hydrogen sulfide noticeable as rotten egg odor may be reduced by taste and odor filters for a short time quickly exhausting the carbon media Consult your Sears store for proper continuous treatment Sears Item No 42 34362 for sediment removal Sears Item No 42 34365 for 99 chlorine reduction plus chemical contaminants Sediment Filter Cartridge Sears Item No 42 34360 25 micron Sediment cartridges remove sand silt clay dirt and other sediments from water The 25 micron cartridge filters larger sediments from water and allows higher flows at less pressure drop FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT CAUTION Never remove sumps with water pres sure in the filter system 1 Close the water supply shut off valve FIG 1 page 4 to the filter Open the filtered water faucet to relieve pressure in the system CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE Filter I 3 Be sure the inside of the sump is clean Use hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly 4 Remove the wrapper from the new filter cartridge and insert the filter cartridge in the sump Some car tridges fit either way while others fit only one way Observe markings on th
12. ter inlet x cold water shutoff B OPTIONAL PIPE FITTINGS compression type shown Note Be sure to turn off the water supply and open a low faucet to drain the pipe Complying with plumbing codes install a fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt3 8 OD tubing A typi cal connection is shown in figure 2B If threaded fit tings are used be sure to use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside threads B WATER SUPPLY TYPICAL CONNECTION using compression fitting parts not included cold water shutoff 3 8 compression PA fitting insert amp ferrule 3 8 tubing to Water Filter inlet INSTALLATION STEPS STEP 2 MAKE HOLE FOR FILTERED WATER FAUCET Select 1 of the following places to install the faucet Be sure there s room underneath so you can make the needed connections Inan existing sink spray attachment hole Drill a hole in the sink top Drill a hole in the countertop next to the sink 1 If drilling is needed make a 3 4 dia minimum hole for the faucet CAUTION To avoid damaging the sink consult a qualified plumber or installer for drilling procedures in porcelain or stainless steel Special drill bits are made for this 2 Place plumbers putty around the drilled hole to prevent water leaks around the faucet 3 4 dia hole through sink or countertop plumbers putty STEP 3 ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL FAUCET Note If the faucet is not as
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