Kenmore 100 625.388150, 150 625.388160, 100, 150 owner manual Checklist ... to Help YOU Save Money

SECTION 3

CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER

D. CHECKLIST ... TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY

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PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
1R VRIW ZDWHU	No salt (or salt bridged) in the storage tank	Refill with salt, or break the salt bridge (page
		3-1). Press ON/OFF-HOLD (RECHARGE
		NOW) button and hold for 3 seconds to start a
		regeneration (see page 2-1).
	Transfomer unplugged at the wall outlet,	Check for loss of power due to any of these
	or power cable leads loose, fuse blown,	and correct. With the power back on, look at
	circuit breaker popped, or circuit switched	the time display and read PROGRAM
	off.	MEMORY, page 2-1.
	Manual bypass valve(s) in bypass position	Look at FIG.14 on page 4-1. Move the stem in
		a single valve to service. In a 3-valve bypass,
		open the inlet and outlet valves, and be sure to
		fully close the bypass valve.
	Dirty, plugged or damaged nozzle &	Take apart and clean or replace damaged
	venturi	parts (see page 3-2).
	Valve drain hose plugged	The drain hose must not have kinks, sharp
		bends, or be raised too high above the
		softener (see page 16 in your LQVWDOODWLRQ
		PDQXDO).
:DWHU KDUG VRPHWLPHV	Hardness number setting too low	Press and release the SELECT button until
		HARDNESS shows in the display. Read the
		hardness number in the display and be sure
		the same grains per gallon number is shown
		on your water analysis report. See page 1-4 to
		reset. Press and release the SELECT button
		until the present time shows in the display.
		Incorrect SR code selected. See above.
	Using hot water when softener is	Avoid using hot water during this time because
	regenerating	the water heater refills with hard water (see
		Automatic Bypass, page 2-4).
	Increase in the grains of hardness in your	Ask your Sears retail store for a new water
	water supply	analysis. Then make a new hardness number
		setting (page 1-4).
%ULQH WDQN IORRGHG	Restricted drain line	Check for kinks, bends or obstructions (see
		page 16 in your LQVWDOODWLRQ PDQXDO).
	Plugged or dirty nozzle & venturi	Take apart and clean or replace damaged
		parts (see page 3-2).
	Valve-rotor disc & seals	Check for scratches or grooves, replace if
		needed.

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