Kenmore 625.348261 Water Dispenser User Manual
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1. 13 16 x 1 1 16 7170270 O ring 2 3 4 x 3 7112963 O ring Kit 7077870 Top Distributor 7105047 Repl Distributor bottom 7092202 Resin Tank 10 x 47 KEY PART 7180437 Cover Brine Tank 0500283 Brinewell Cover 7148875 Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 long 1103200 Hose Adaptor 0900431 Hose Clamp 7116488 Brine Vaive Assembly 7113016 Tubing Assembly 7113008 Float Stem amp Guide Assembly 7092210 Shroud Kit 7123613 Grease for O rings 7139999 Drain Tubing 7146611 Installation Manual included on small parts skin pack not illustrated Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line 6 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line REPAIR PARTS Kenmore MODEL NO 625 348261 KEY PART 7070412 Screw 4 24x 1 1 8in 7074123 Screw 10 14x 2 in 5 req d 7199232 Rotor amp Disc 7170262 O ring Seal 1 1 8 in x 1 3 8 in 7167659 Screen Support 7187772 Nozzle amp Venturi with Gasket 7204362 Gasket only 7084607 Flow Plug 15 gpm 1148800 Fill Flow Plug 3gpm 4202600 Nut Ferrule 7081104 Nozzle amp Venturi Housing 7137507 Nozzle amp Venturi Assembly includes key nos 9 16 amp 18 7170319 O ring Seal 1 4 in x 3 8 in 2 req d 7082053 Valve Body 7092642 Plug Drain Seal 7081764 Seal Nozzle amp Venturi KEY PART 71702042. BY HAND ONLY DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN venturi housing AND BREAK THE CAP OR HOUSING i INSTALL WITH It is recommended that you clean the nozzle and NUMBERED SIDE UP venturi at least three times a year Clean more CONCAVE SIDE DOWN often if you notice a difference in water quality 3 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR FILTER E KEEP THE FILTER FROM FREEZING If the filter is installed where it could freeze sum mer cabin lake home etc you must drain all wa ter from it to stop possible damage caused by freezing To drain the filter 1 Close the shutoff valve on the house main wa ter pipe near the water meter or pressure tank Open a faucet in the filtered water pipes to vent pressure in the filter Looking at Figure 13 on page 4 1 move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass Close the inlet and outlet valves in a three valve by pass system and open the bypass valve Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet Pull the holding clip to remove the drain fit ting with drain hose attached from the valve 3 3 DO NOT LOSE THE BLACK RUBBER FLOW PLUG AND RETAINER Looking at page 11 in the installation manual remove the plastic clips and pull the adaptors or bypass valve from the inlet and outlet Move the filter close to the floor drain SLOW LY and CAREFULLY the filter is heavy tip the filter over so the valve inlet and outlet are over
3. NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 LLL LLL If you want your water filter professionally installed talk to your Sears Salesman He will arrange for a prompt quality installation by Sears Authorized installers SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be per formed in a neat workmanlike manner in accor dance with generally accepted trade practices Fur ther all installations shall comply with all local laws codes regulations and ordinances Customer shall also be protected during installation by insurance relating to Property Damage Workman s Com pensation and Public Liability SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved which warranty be comes effective the date the merchandise is installed should the workmanship of any Sears ar ranged installation prove faulty within one year Sears will upon notice from you cause such faults to be corrected at no additional cost to you FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP Fill in the blanks below and keep this book ina safe place so you always have these facts Water Filter Model No t Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Tron
4. O ring Seal 3 8 in x 9 16 in 7134224 Rotor Seal 7170246 O ring Seal 3 3 8 in x 3 5 8 in 7170212 O ring Seal 3 4 in x 15 16 in 7170238 O ring Seal 7 16 in x 5 8 in 7129716 Seal Kit Includes Key Nos 24 29 0900431 Hose Clamp 7024160 Drain Hose Adaptor 7170327 O ring Seal 5 8 in x 13 16 in 0501226 Flow Plug Bkw and F Rinse 9 gom 7288112 Motor Plate 0900857 Screw 6 20x 3 8 in 2 req d 7285936 Motor Includes Key No 41 7131755 Screw 6 20x 7 8 in 2 req d 0507369 Installation Nut 2 req d 0507615 Installation Tube 2 req d 7170335 Washer 2 req d 7116713 Clip 2 req d 7248706 Ground Clamp Kit 7129871 Bypass Valve included on small parts skin pack Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line REPAIR PARTS NOTES 6 5 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line REPAIR PARTS NOTES 6 6 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home applianc
5. other high quality gear lubricant Be sure to orient switch as shown with lever to ward the valve cam Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SERVICE TECH INFORMATION D WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE SECTION 5 SERVICE CYCLE aL pte VALVE INLET A rae UNFILTERED WATER VALVE OUTLET i AN top FILTERED s 2S DISTRIBUTOR WATE R x A SWITCH SA RESIN 7 A TANK Al th RESIN V e BED 7 BED gt lt BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR Unfiltered water enters the valve inlet port Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor into the resin tank Unfiltered water is filtered as it passes through the resin bed then enters the bottom distributor Filtered water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet to the house water pipes FILL CYCLE VALVE CAM ROTOR amp DISC POSITION VALVE INLET FILL WATER UNFILTERED WATER FILTERED POSITION VALVE OUTLET FILTERED WATER To begin a regeneration the electronic timer energizes the circuit to the valve motor The valve motor rotates the rotor and disc and the valve cam until the position switch lever drops to open the motor circuit when the valve reaches FILL position As the rotor and disc rotates the port opens for filtered water to fill through the venturi Fill flow continues to the brine valve and into
6. the UP or DOWN buttons until the correct model code shows in the display 3 Press the SELECT button to return the present time display If the code was changed make ALL the timer settings page 1 3 and 1 4 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION B TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS Use the following procedures to advance the filter valve through the regeneration cycles to check op eration Remove the top cover to observe cam and switch operation during valve rotation DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY 1 Press and hold the RECHARGE button for 3 seconds until RECHARGE NOW flashes in the display and the filter moves into the fill cycle If the motor does not run check the motor and all wiring connections Check for fill water flow to the brine tank If water does not enter the tank look for an obstructed nozzle and venturi fill flow plug or brine tubing 2 After verifying fill press the RECHARGE but ton to move the valve into brining A slow flow of water to the drain will begin Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining the flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level If the unit does not draw brine check for dirty or defective nozzle and venturi nozzle and venturi not seated on the gasket or gasket defective restriction in valve drain causing a back pres AUTOMATIC ELECTRO
7. the drain DO NOT REST THE FILTER ON THE INLET AND OUTLET FITTINGS OR THEY WILL BREAK Tip the bottom of the filter up a few inches and hold until all water has drained Leave the filter laving like this until you are ready to use it Plug the inlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt bugs etc out Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line CARE OF YOUR FILTER F BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST NO FILTERED WATER FILTER RECHARGES BUT FILTERED WATER SOMETIMES CONTAINS TANNINS No salt or salt bridged in storage tank Plumbing bypass vaive s in bypass position Transformer unplugged at wall outlet power cable disconnected from electronic board fuse biown circuit breaker popped or circuit switched off Timer in the vacation VAC position Timer not programmed for recharge An error code shows in the face plate dis play Backwash flow washer plugged Drain hose plugged kinked or bent Too few regenerations programmed Possible change in water conditions Using more water since timer was pro grammed HOT water used while the filter is recharg ing Leaking faucet or toilet valve 3 4 Add salt to storage tank or break up salt bridge and use the RECHARGE NOW feature page 2 1 Move stem in a single bypass valve to SERVICE In a three valve bypass open the inlet and outlet vaives close the by pass valve Check for loss of power and co
8. the salt storage tank Filtered water is still available to the house lines 5 5 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION D WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES ROTOR amp DISC VENTURI VALVE OUTLET BYPASS UNFILTERED WATER NOZZLE lt DRAIN 2 VALVE INLET UNFILTERED WATER BRINE FROM SALT TOP STORAGE DISTRIBUTOR TANK POSITION SWITCH BOTTOM After fill timer switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position Water flow is directed to the nozzle Suction created by the nozzle and venturi draws brine from the salt storage tank and injects it into the resin bed via the bottom distributor Flow continues out the top distributor and to the drain Unfiltered water is available at the valve outlet When the brine valve closes to end brine draw water flow continues in the same directions to slowly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the drain BACKWASH CYCLE FLOW PLUG ROTOR amp DISC Hea TE Timer switch action again allows the motor to turn the rotor amp disc to place the valve in BACKWASH stopping water flow to the nozzle Water is routed down and out the bottom distributor up through the bed and out the top distributor to the drain The fast DRAIN flow controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting VALVE flushes dirt sediments deposits remaining brine a
9. 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS B FILTERED WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION IMPORTANT Seats water filters are sometimes installed alone in the water system but most often other water treating equipment is needed Always be sure to have your water tested by a qualified testing labo ratory If you need help ask at your Sears store or call the Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 TANNIN WATER Water containing tannin has a yellowish cast even after softening and or filtering Tannin can be an associated cause of yellow stains on washable fab rics china and plumbing fixtures Tannins humic acids are harmless organics caused by the water passing through peaty soil and decaying vegeta tion SERVICE When the filter is providing filtered water it is called Service During service unfiltered water flows from the house main water pipe into the fil ter Inside the filter resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny plastic resin beads As unfil tered tannin passes through the bed each bead attracts and holds the tannin particles It is much like a magnet attracting and holding metals Water without the tannin particles flows out of the filter FIGURE 6 SERVICE FILTERED WATER OUT Resin Tank Resin Bed Sait Storage Tank After a period of time the resin becomes coated with tannin particles and it has to be cleaned This cleaning is called regeneration Regeneration is started at 12 00 AM or
10. Content Tannin Grains Per Gallon Parts Per Million Parts Per Million pH Taste And Or Odor Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Pounds Square Inch Gallons Per Minute t The model number is on the rating decal located on the rim under the salt hole cover 2 200 TO mr op ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 WATER FILTER START UP A Safety Guides ee otek Gel hoe G8 HE sewn celts Sere deb gin Sipe B Check List of All Step By Step Guides to Install C Programi the Timer seres iar ee eal tak D Sanitizing the Water Filter SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS A Faceplate Timer Features B Filtered Water Service and Regeneration SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR FILTER Checking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling Breaking a Salt Bridge eee eee Cleaning the Filter Resin Bed Cleaning the Nozzle amp Venturi Keep the Filter From Freezing Helpful Hints Checklist Before You Call for Service gt SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW A Dimensions Specifications SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION Wiring Schematic aias nenia ited ere cannes Troubleshooing Manual Initiated Electronics Diagnos
11. ESIN BED To keep the tannin resin bed clean and working thoroughly stirred pour the solution directly into efficiently do the following at least once each the brinewell see key no 25 page 6 2 month Use one gallon of luke warm water do not use hot The solution will be drawn into and through the water to fully dissolve 1 cup of soda ash After resin bed during filter regenerations D CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi Figure 12 is a must FIGURE 12 for the filter to work right This small unit moves 7 brine from the salt storage tank to the resin tank Cap r ee during regeneration If it becomes plugged with Na sand silt dirt etc the filter will not work and O Ring you will get unfiltered water Screen Support a Be sure the filter is in service cycle no water pres sure at nozzle and venturi then turn off the cap Screen from the nozzle and venturi housing Lift out the Nozzle amp Hes screen support and screen then the nozzle and venturi Wash and rinse the parts in warm water Gasket until clean If needed use a small brush to remove Flow iron or dirt Also check and clean the gasket and flow plug if dirty 9 Nozz amp Vent CTY Carefully replace all parts in the correct order Lu oan Sf bricate the o ring seal with silicone grease or Vase pAb ee hee ae S line and place in position Install and tighten the ae cap
12. L SHOCK A THIS FILTER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED AND PLUG IT INTOA GROUNDED 120V OUTLET A Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed Make repairs before plugging back into the power outlet A Always unplug the filter from electrical power before removing outer valve covers om European Directive 2002 96 EC requires all electrical and elec Tag tronic equipment to be disposed of according to Waste Electrical Be and Electronic Equipment WEEE requirements This directive or similar laws are in place nationally and can vary from region to region Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposal of this equipment 1 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line WATER FILTER START UP B CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL Refer to the Installation Manual part number 7146611 for step by step guides To be sure you have done all the steps to install the filter read the following list Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual i Is the house water flow going INTO the filter valve INLET Trace piping to be sure page 9 i Is the plumbing bypass valve or three valves set for SERVICE See Figure 13 page 4 1 of this manual ies water supply Dn 1 Is the valve drain hose connected the right valve inlet way and without sharp bends or
13. NIC DIAGNOSTICS The face plate has a self diagnostic function for the electrical systems except input power The face CODE Err 01 Err 03 amp Err 04 motor inoperative faceplate MOST LIKELY gt sure bends kinks elevated too high etc obstruction in brine valve or brine tubing inner valve failure obstructed rotor disc wave washer defective etc NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing con tact of the water with salt 3 Again press the RECHARGE button to move the valve into backwash Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose see specifications page 4 1 An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top dis tributor backwash flow plug or drain hose Be sure household water pressure well system is maintained at a minimum of 20 psi Adjust the pump switch upward if needed 4 Press the RECHARGE button to move the filter into fast rinse Again look for a drain flow rate about the same as backwash 5 To return the filter to service press the RE CHARGE button once OTHER SERVICE UNFILTERED WATER BYPASS unfiltered water bleeds into filtered water supply 1 Missing or defective o ring s at resin tank to valve connection 2 Defective rotor disc seal or wave washer WATER LEAKS FROM DRAIN HOSE during ser vice 1 Defective rotor disc seal or wave washer 2 Defective o ring on disc shaft plate monitors the electronic components and cir cui
14. OTE While in VACATION the filter will go through a recharge if the RECHARGE NOW fea ture is used To shut off the water supply to the filter use the plumbing bypass valve s Figure 13 on page 4 1 will have filtered water when the Lf an I Dad RECHARGE NOW ERROR CODE An error code could appear in the faceplate dis play if a problem occurs in the filter electronics If you see and error code instead of the present time of day please call your local Sears Service Depart ment for service 2 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES The default settings for fill 6 00 minutes brine draw 80 minutes backwash 12 minutes and fast rinse 8 minutes cycles of regeneration are factory set for maximum performance of the filter Use the following procedures to check for correct cycle times or to change if desired However only trained technicians should change the time set tings FILL Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis play shows 000 then press the SELECT but ton once to display the Fill time screen This setting should stay at the 6 00 minute fill time ADJUSTABLE BRINE DRAW Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis play shows 000 then press the SELECT but ton twice to advance to the Brine Draw time adjust screen Using the UP
15. OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 625 348261 Caution Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product If you have questions when ERA installing operating or main Kenmore taining your filter and when setting the timer call this Tannin Water Filter toll free number 1 800 426 9345 M F 7 am 8 pm CST Warranty Start Up Setting Timer For repair or replacement call this toll free num How It Works 1 800 366 7278 Care Of See back cover for other Specifications Sears service numbers Repair Parts www KenmoreWater com SAVE THIS MANUAL Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Road Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U S A Part No 7282572 Rev A 5 11 06 develop a leak lt 2 gt gt vary from state to state WARRANTY SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER FILTER FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON FILTER For one year from the date of purchase when this filter is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions Sears will repair free of charge defects in material or workmanship in this water filter FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS For ten years from the date of purchase Sears will furnish and install a new current model water filter tank or salt storage drum free of charge if either the tank or drum TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE SIMPLY CONTACT THE
16. and ev THIS ADDITIVE WILL RUIN THE TANNIN ery week after that Refill when REMOVING RESIN SEE PAGE 4 the storage tank is about 1 3 full Never let the filter use all the salt before refilling Without salt you will soon have unfil tered water B BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE Sometimes a hard crust or salt FIGURE 11 bridge forms in the salt storage tank It is usually caused by high humidity or the wrong kind of salt When the salt bridges an empty space forms between the water and salt Then salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine If the storage tank is full of salt it is hard to tell if you have a salt bridge Salt is loose on top but the bridge is under it The following is the best way to check for a salt bridge BROOM HANDLE or similar tool SALT Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank Take a broom handle or like tool and CAREFULLY push it down into the salt working it up and down If the tool strikes a hard object be sure it s not the tank bottom it s most likely a salt bridge Carefully break the bridge with the tool Do not pound on the outside of the brine tank SALT BRIDGE WATER LEVEL below salt If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge take it out Then fill about 1 2 full the tank with nugget or pellet salt only 3 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR FILTER C CLEANING THE FILTER R
17. button 1 SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the present time Press UP to move the display ahead press DOWN to move the time backward a Ifthe present time is between noon and mid night be sure PM shows b Ifthe present time is between midnight and noon be sure AM shows Each press of the UP or DOWN buttons changes the time by 1 minute Holding the buttons in changes the time 32 minutes each second Press the SELECT button once to set the pres ent time of day and advance to the next set up screen Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line WATER FILTER START UP C PROGRAM THE TIMER 2 SET DAYS TO RECHARGE This setting is the number of days the filter will go between recharges The default setting is 2 days with a maximum setting of 99 a Press the UP or DOWN buttons until the cor rect number of days between recharges is shown in the display b Press the SELECT button once to set the days to recharge and advance to the next set up screen See the chart below to determine the frequency of recharges Find the number of people living in the household and then going across the chart find the number of days that the filter should be set for recharges Regeneration Table Number of People in Days to Recharge Household settin 1 3 3 days 4 6 2 days 7 10 1 days 1 4 3 SET RECHARGE TIME The filter is factor
18. cable fas tened securely 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends If you do not find the problem after making the initial checks do the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS on page NO TAG MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTIC 1 To enter diagnostics press and hold the SE LECT button until 000 shows in the display The letter P and dash or dashes indicate position switch operation The letter shows if the switch is closed A dash shows when the switch is open SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS pee valve in service fill brine draw backwash or fast rinse position valve rotating from one position to another Use the RECHARGE button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation While in this diagnostic screen the following in formation is available and may be beneficial tor various reasons This information is retained by the computer from the first time electrical power is applied to the face plate Press the UP button to display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power ap plied Press the DOWN button to display the number of regenerations initiated by this face plate since the model code number was entered t RECHARGE 2 Press the SELECT button and hold for 3 seconds until the model code appears in the display NOTE For correct filter operation the model code must be S tAn To reset the code press
19. ckwasH WATER ut BYPASS WATER OUT resin bed lifted and expanded 2 4 FAST RINSE Backwash is followed by as fast flow of water down through the resin tank page 19 The fast flow packs the resin bed and gets it ready for return to service FAST RINSE WATER IN FILTERED WATER OUT Drain AUTOMATIC BYPASS During the brining brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration unfiltered water goes through the filter valve and to the house pipes if a faucet is opened However you should not use HOT water if possible because the water heater will refill with unfiltered water Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line JCARE OF YOUR FILTER A CHECKING THE SALT STORAGE LEVEL AND REFILLING Brine salt dissolved in water is Use nugget or pellet water softener salt only Do needed for each and every re not use rock salts They have dirt and sediments generation The water for mak that will cause maintenance problems Fill the ing brine is metered into the salt tank from 1 2 to 3 4 fill In humid areas where storage tank by the filter How salt bridging may be a problem it is best to keep ever you must keep salt in the the salt level lower and to refill more often tank CAUTION WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT IRON REMOVING ADDITIVES Some salts Check the salt level a few weeks have an additive to help keep the resin bed clean after you install the filter
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21. fects Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor and disc for scratches chips or wear NOTE If a replacement is needed be sure to use the current replacement part ASSEMBLY Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper position Lubricate ALL o rings and seals with FDA approved silicone grease To install the rotor seal first place the seal into the valve groove round side down see cross section Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal s crossing ribs Then carefully center the wear strip on the seal and push it downward onto the seal Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal Assemble two o rings and the wave washer onto the rotor and disc The center the rotor and disc in the valve body on the rotor seal Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft Then install the cover holding screws Before tightening the screws install the valve cam and gear then turn the rotor clockwise only to service postion i Sait switch ss Ag motor plate o ea valve cam and gear 2 CAINS i flow plug back wash and fast rinse flow rate control rotor amp disc o ring rotor seal a lt rain seal 6 nozzle and venturi seal Tighten the screws using a criss cross pattern If a torque wrench is available torque to 30 40 inch pounds Lubricate the gear on the motor and the valve cam gear with Molykote grease or
22. hold for 3 seconds to start a recharge This first recharge does several things It draws the bleach into and through the filter to sanitize it e It fills the salt tank to the water level needed e It gets all the air out of the resin tank It prepares the resin bed see page 2 4 for service and flushes residual chlorine from the filter Ce Lf AM RECHARGE NOW NOTE This recharge takes about 2 hours 2 Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water supplies the water filter may need periodic disinfecting Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES RECHARGE NOW For times you expect to use more water than usual use the RECHARGE NOW feature Press the RECHARGE button and hold in for three seconds RECHARGE NOW begins to flash in the display and a re charge starts right away You recharge is over in about two hours VACATION The day you leave on vacation or other long absence press and release do not hold the RE CHARGE button VAC begins to flash in the display The timer will keep time but the filter will not recharge and waste water When you return press and release the RECHAR GE button again to return the filter to service and the correct time of day will show in the display Remember to do this or the filter will not recharge and you will soon have tannins in your water sup ply N
23. kinks that could stop or reduce water flow page 14 Is the transformer plugged into an inside con tinuously live grounded 120V 60Hz electri cal outlet page 17 Be sure to restart the water heater page 18 1 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 1 WATER FILTER START UP C PROGRAM THE TIMER _Kenmore Specialty Filtration When the transformer is plugged into the electri cal outlet a model code is displayed for a few sec onds followed by a test number example J1 1 Then 12 00 PM and the words PRESENT TIME will begin to flash in the time display Lf tt If shows in the display press the UP or DOWN button until S tAn shows in the display Then press the SELECT button to set and change to the flashing PRESENT TIME display To check the model code unplug the transformer at the wall outlet and plug in again if other than this code shows see page 5 2 to reset If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display press the SELECT button FIGURE 2 un til they do SOUND BEEPER A beeper sounds while pressing buttons for set up One beep signals a change in the face plate display Repeated beeps mean the timer will not accept a change from the button you have pressed telling you to use anoth er button OW Hold for 3 Seconds UP button DOWN button SELECT button seu RECHARGE
24. nd INLET hardness to the drain VALVE TOP OUTLET DISTRIBUTOR POSITION RESIN C RESIN SWITCH BED ED gortom DISTRIBUTOR 5 6 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SERVICE TECH INFORMATION D WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE ROTOR amp DISC DRAIN VALVE INLET TOP POSITION SWITCH BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR During FAST RINSE the rotor amp disc is positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor and exits through the bottom distributor to the drain The timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service and as the valve rotates the position switch lever drops to open the circuit The valve remains positioned in service until the timer initiates the next regeneration 5 7 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS Kenmore MODEL NO 625 348261 6 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line REPAIR PARTS Kenmore MODEL NO 625 348261 KEY PART 7285677 Rep l Faceplate Timer 0900300 Screw 4x 1 4 2 req d 7128566 Power Cable Wire Harness 6 7144449 Cover Controller 7103972 Screw 8 x 7 16 4 req d 8 0900291 Screw 18 x 3 8 2 req d 7176292 Clamp Section 2 req d 7088033 Clamp Retainer 2 req d 7170296 O ring 2 7 8 x 3 1 4 7170254 O ring
25. or DOWN buttons adjust the brine draw time from 0 minutes to 255 minutes ADJUSTABLE BACKWASH Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis play shows 000 then press the SELECT but ton three times to advance to the Backwash time adjust screen Using the UP or DOWN buttons adjust the back wash time from 0 minutes to 60 minutes ADJUSTABLE FAST RINSE Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis play shows 000 then press the SELECT but ton four times to advance to the Fast Rinse time adjust screen Using the UP or DOWN buttons adjust the fast rinse time from 0 minutes to 60 minutes TIMER POWER OUTAGE MEMORY If electrical power to the timer is interrupted the memory built into timer circuitry keeps time for 6 hours minimum or more The display is blank and the filter will not regenerate When electrical power comes on one of two things will happen 1 The present time of day will show steady meaning the timer has not lost time 2 The display will show a time but it will be flashing The timer memory did not keep the time setting and must be reset page 1 3 If you do not reset the time regenerations will most likely be at the wrong time of day NOTE The flashing display is to remind you to reset the timer NOTE If the filter was in a recharge when power was lost it will now finish the cycle Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION
26. other preselected time by the timer and consists of five cycles 1 FILL 2 BRINING 3 BRINE RINSE 4 BACKWASH 5 FAST RINSE 2 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 REGENERATION FILL Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is needed to clean the tannin particles from the resin beads To make the brine water flows into the salt storage area during the fill stage as shown below FILL WATER IN FILTERED WATER OUT l Salt Storage Tank salt not shown Fill Water BRINING During brining the brine travels from the salt storage area to the resin tank Brine causes the resin to release the tannin particles and they are carried to the drain The nozzle and venturi create the suction to move the brine maintaining a slow flow rate for maxi mum cleaning 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS B FILTERED WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION BRINE RINSE After a premeasured amount of brine is used the brine valve closes Water flow continues as during brining except for the brine draw Tannin particles and brine are flushed from the resin tank to the drain BRINING BRINE RINSE WATER BYPASS WATER OUT Nozzle amp Drain Venturi Brine Valve Brine BACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank at a fast rate to flush iron minerals dirt and sediments from the bed and to the drain The bed lifts and expands for maximum cleaning a sa
27. rrect Re set the time and use the RECHARGE NOW feature page 2 1 Also see Elec tric Power Outlet For Your Filter page 17 in the installation manual Press the VACATION button once to re turn the filter to service see page 2 1 See page 1 4 to program a recharge schedule See page 2 1 Remove drain hose adaptor to clean see pages 5 4 and 6 4 Straighten hose or remove and clean See page 1 4 to change recharge sche dule See maximum limits page 4 2 See page 1 4 to program additional re generation s The water heater will refill with bypass iron water Avoid using water during re charges A small leak can waste hundreds of gal lons of water in a few days Fix plumbing leaks and always fully close faucets Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line OTHER THINGS TO KNOW A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE 3 VALVE SERVICE Close Bypass Valve Open inlet amp Outlet Vaives BYPAS Open Bypass Vaive Close inlet amp Outlet Vaives 2 2 1 TYPEOF RESIN e te tines GOTAJ ByPass VALVES SINGLE PLASTIC BRINE or Salt Storage TANK Nominal Resin Tank Size 10 Diameter x 47 higt Household Tannin removal Acrylic strongly basic macroporous anion exchange 1 0 cu ft Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Wa
28. ter Line SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS Pretreatment Needed For Higher Amounts Supply Water Limits Listed WATER HARDENSS o T Water Softener and or CLEAR WATER IRON 2 ppm Iron Filter o E 555 Cees lt 5 See Rating Decal on Filter continuous 4 2 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A WIRING SCHEMATIC J 24VAC lt o gt NC TRANSFORMER NO POSITION SWITCH IMPORTANT KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR WATER FILTER IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED THE SER VICE TECHNICIAN MUST HAVE THE INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES 5 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SERVICE TECH INFORMATION B TROUBLESHOOTING ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST 1 Does the time display show the correct time of day If display is blank check power source to the filter If time is flashing power was off for over two days The filter resumes normal operation but re charges occur at the wrong time 2 Plumbing bypass valve s must be in SERVICE position see Figure 13 page 4 1 3 The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the filter inlet and outlet respectively 4 Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded wall outlet and the power
29. tics Troubleshooing Manual Advance Diagnostics Rotary Valve S rviceiain sean Water Flow Through the Filter Valve INSS p SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS PAGE NO 2 1 2 2 2 3 amp 2 4 3 1 3 1 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 4 4 1 amp 4 2 SECTION 1 WATER FILTER START UP A SAFETY GUIDES A Read all steps guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water filter Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Failure 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 filter A Your tannin filter will remove tannins from your water supply as de scribed on page 4 2 Also see the specifications on page 4 1 It will not soften hard water purify contaminated water or make other unsafe water safe to drink The tannin removal resin will foul or deteriorate if supply water exceeds any of the limitations as specified on page 4 1 Pretreatment my be needed A Protect the filter and piping from freezing Damage from freezing voids the filter warranty See page 3 3 A Connect the filter to the house COLD water 120 max pipe only DO NOT CONNECT TO HOT WATER Hot water will damage inner parts and weaken or break the tank CAUTIONS PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FILTER OR OTHER PROPERTY PER SONAL INJURY OR POSSIBLE FATA
30. ts for correct operation If a malfunction occurs an error code appears in the face plate display POSSIBLE DEFECT saat ae wes eem a scene es gt LEAST LIKELY wiring harness or connection to position switch switch valve defect causing high torque PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE 1 Unplug transformer 2 Correct de fect 3 Plug in transformer 4 Wait for 12 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected Press and hold the RECHARGE button for 3 seconds as an alternate way to clear an error code Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION C ROTARY VALVE SERVICE IMPORTANT Before working on the valve turn off the water supply and disconnect from electrical power To relieve pressure THREE VALVE BYPASS Close the inlet and open a filtered water faucet Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS Slide the bypass valve stem to bypass position Loosen the three hex head screws see in drawing toward the backside of the valve to allow pressure water to bleed out catch water with a rag DISASSEMBLY To remove a part or group of parts refer to the valve drawing A common screwdriver or nut driver Phillips screwdriver and pliers are the only tools needed to completely disassemble SERVICING THE VALVE Inspect all o rings seals and gaskets for wear or de
31. y set to begin recharge at 12 00 AM If a different recharge time is desired or needed do the following Press the UP or DOWN buttons until the cor rect recharge time is shown in the display Press the SELECT keypad once to set the re charge time and return the display to the nor mal operating screen with the present time of day shown Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line WATER FILTER START UP D SANITIZING THE WATER FILTER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water fil ter clean and sanitary Materials used to make the filter will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow However during shipping storage instal ling and operating bacteria could get into the fil ter For this reason sanitizing as follows is sug gested when installing 1 The first time you sanitize your filter be sure to do all steps in the installation manual and on pages 1 2 1 3 and 1 4 of this manual first NOTE Be certain the bypass valve is pulled out to service position 2 Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail to fill the salt storage tank with up to 3 gallons of water 3 Remove the brinewell cover FIG 3 and pour about 3 4 ounce or 1 to 2 tablespoons of common 5 25 unscented household bleach Clorox Linco BoPeep White Sail Eagle etc 1 5 in the filter brinewell Replace the brinewell cover Press the RECHARGE button and
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