Kenmore 350 Series Keeping the Water Softener Clean, Iron from Resin BED, Nozzle & Venturi

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Care Of Your Water Softener

KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN

NOZZLE & VENTURI

A clean nozzle and venturi (see Fig. 47) is a must for the softener to work right. This small unit moves brine from the salt storage tank to the resin tank during regeneration. If it becomes plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the softener will not work and you will get hard water.

To clean the nozzle and venturi, complete the following steps:

1.Remove the softener top cover. Be sure the softener is in service cycle (no water pressure at nozzle and venturi).

2.Turn off the cap from the nozzle and venturi housing.

3.Lift out the screen support and screen. Do not lose the large o-ring seal.

4.Remove the nozzle and venturi. Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean. If needed, use a small brush to remove iron or dirt. Also check and clean the gasket, flow plugs and screens.

5.Carefully replace all parts in the correct order.

6.Lubricate the o-ring seal with silicone grease or Vaseline and place in position.

7.Install and tighten the cap, by hand only. Do not overtighten, which may break the cap or housing.

CLEANING NOZZLE & VENTURI

Cap

O-Ring Seal

Screen

Support

Screen

*Flow Plug

Nozzle & Venturi

Gasket

Screen

 

IMPORTANT: Be sure small holes in the gasket are centered directly over the small holes in the nozzle & venturi housing.

*Flow Plug (HVDC)

Nozzle & Venturi

Housing

*Install with numbered side up concave side down. Be sure the largest flow plug is located in the nozzle & venturi housing.

FIG. 47

IRON FROM RESIN BED

Your water softener takes hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium) out of the water. It can also control some “clear water” iron. See maximum allowed in the specifications section in this manual. With clear water iron, water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass. After 15 to 30 minutes, the water begins to cloud or turn rust colored. A water softener WILL NOT remove any iron which makes the water cloudy or rusty as it comes from the faucet (called red water iron). To take red water iron out of water, or over the maximum of clear water iron, an iron filter or other equipment is needed. Your local Sears store has trained people to help you with iron water problems.

If your water supply has clear water iron, even though less than the maximum allowed, regular resin bed cleaning is needed. Your local Sears store has resin bed cleaner for this. See Parts List in back of manual for part numbers. Clean the bed at least every six (6) months. If iron shows up in the soft water before six (6) months, clean more often. Printed instructions are on the resin bed cleaner bottle.

Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345

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Contents Repair or Parts ? Call toll free Save this ManualONE Year Limited Warranty on Water Softener TEN Year Limited Warranty Against LeaksDisclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Table of Contents Facts and Figures to KeepSafety Guides Small Parts Unpack and Check Your CartonParts Descriptions Inspect ShipmentPlan Your Installation Plan Your InstallationProper Order to Install Water Treating Equipment Tools NeededWhere to Install the Water Softener Soft, HotSuggested Slab Foundation Installation Draw in Your Pipes and FittingsOUT PIPE, FITTINGS, Other Materials NeededRead Before Beginning Installation Before Installing Checks & TestsBypass Valve Install Plastic Bypass ValveAssemble Inlet Outlet ADAPTORS, or Plastic Bypass Valve Inlet and Outlet Threaded AdaptorsInstalling 3 Valve Bypass and Pipes Install 3-Valve BypassInstalling Holding Clips Valve BypassTypical Soldering Connections Locate Water Softener and Connect PipesMove Softener Into Place Position Softener Into PlaceConnect Valve and Salt Tank Drains Connect the Valve Drain HoseConnect Salt Tank Overflow Tubing Single Bypass Leak TestHouse Main Water Shutoff Valves Leak TestElectrical Requirements Water Meter Jumper WireConnecting Transformer Cold Water Pipe GroundingInstall Covers Install Covers and Restart Water HeaterProgram The Timer Program the TimerSET Present Time of DAY SET Water Hardness NumberSET Regeneration Time Sanitize The Water Softener Sanitize the Water SoftenerSanitize Your Water Softener AS Follows Adding Salt To The Storage Tank Adding Salt to the Storage TankWater Softening Salt with Iron Removing Additives Check List of STEP-BY-STEP Guides to Install Check ListFaceplate Timer Features 12 / 24 Hour Clock California Efficiency RequirementWater Flow Through the Softener KENMORE’S Ultra Cleansing Feature Recharge Time Remaining and Valve Position IndicatorsError Code Program MemoryHow Your Water Softener Works Water Flow Through Softener in ServiceSoft Water Service and Regeneration Water Flow Through Softener in FillWater Flow Through Softener Brining and Brine Rinse Water Flow Through Softener in BackwashWater Flow Through Softener Fast Rinse Automatic BypassElectronics Care Of Your Water Softener Salt BridgeSalt Bridge Keeping the Water Softener Clean Iron from Resin BEDNozzle & Venturi Drain ALL Water from Softener Protect the Water Softener from FreezingProblem Cause Correction Checklist to Help YOU Save MoneyBypass Valves SpecificationsModel 38356 Timer Code S Model 39356 Timer Code S InchesOther Specifications Faceplate Service Tech InformationWiring Schematic Always Make These Initial Checks FirstProcedure for Removing Error Code from Faceplate Possible Defect CodeOther Information Troubleshooting Valve Position IndicatorsTimer PWA Replacement ModelBrine Valve Float Setting Manual Advance Regeneration CheckCycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN Assembly Rotary Valve ServiceDisassembly To Relieve PressureWater Flow Through the Softener Valve Service Cycle Fill CycleBrining and Brine Rinse Cycle Backwash Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Backwash CycleFast Rinse Cycle Fast Rinse CycleExploded View Parts List Water Softener CompletePart Number Part Description Inlet Outlet Grounding Clamps Brine Valve Assembly Seal Key Part Number Part Description Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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