Kenmore ULTRASOFT 175 625.388170 Service TECH. Information, Troubleshooting, Wiring Schematic

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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

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Keep this manual with your water softener. If repairs are needed, the service technician must have

the information on the following 8 pages. For telephone assistance, call toll free, 1-800-426-9345.

ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST

Does the time display show the correct time of day?

-- If display is blank, check power source to the softener.

--If time is flashing, power was off for over 6

hours. The softener resumes normal operation

but regenerations occur at the wrong time.

- - If an error code (Example: Err03) shows in the

faceplate display, go to AUTOMATIC ELEC-

TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS.

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Plumbing

bypass valve(s) must be fully in ser-

 

vice position.

The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the softener inlet and outlet respectively.

Is the transformer plugged into a "live",

grounded wall outlet, and the power cable fas- tened securely to the controller?

The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and

sharp bends, and not elevated over 8 ft. above the floor.

Remove the top cover and salt tank cover.

Is there salt in the storage tank?

Is the brine tubing connected? (See water flow diagrams).

II Is the brine valve float set right? (See page 5-4).

IE Press the SELECT button three times to display

the hardness setting. Be sure it is the correct set-

ting for the household's water supply. (Make a

hardness test of the raw water and compare with

the hardness setting. Also test a soft water sam-

ple to verify if a problem exists.) Press the SE- LECT button twice more to return to present time in the display.

If you do not find the problem after making initial

checks, do the MANUAL INITIATED ELEC-

TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS, and the MANUAL AD-

VANCE REGENERATION CHECK.

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Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line

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Contents Model NOS Save this ManualWarranty Sears Residential Water Softener Sears Installation Policy Sears Installation WarrantyFull ONE Year Warranty on Water Softener Full TEN Year Warranty Against LeaksTable of Contents Safety Guides Water Softener Start UPCheck List of STEP-BY-STEP Guides to Install California Efficiency RequirementProgram the Timer Display UP button117 SET Present Time of DAYSET Water Hardness Number SET Recharge Regeneration TimeIset SET Salt LevelSanitize the Water Softener RechargeING Additives -- Some salts have an additive to ADD Salt to the Storage TankWater Softening Salt with Iron Remov UUU Faceplate Timer FeaturesHOW Your Water Softener Works Service RegenerationWater Flow Through Softener in Fill Water Flow ThroughWater Flow Through the Softener Brining and Brine Rinse Water Flow Through Softener in BackwashWater Flow Through Softener in Fast Rinse BrineAutomatic Bypass ElectronicsCare of Your Water Softener Salt Adding to Storage TANK, Salt BridgeSalt Bridge Salt BridgeKeeping the Water Softener Clean Cleaning Nozzle & VenturiCap Or housing Nozzle & VenturiOutlet fittings or they will break Protect the Water Softener from FreezingDrain All Water From Softener Checklist ... to Help YOU Save Money Problem Cause CorrectionValves Dimensions / SpecificationsKnow about Your Water Softener Pressure Drop PSI vs. Flow Rate GPM Service TECH. Information TroubleshootingWiring Schematic FaceplateAutomatic Electronic Diagnostics Manual Initiated Electronics DiagnosticsCode Possible DefectSwitch Displays Valve Cycle Status Cycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN ManualChecks Rotary Valve Service DisassemblyAssembly Lieve PressureFill Cycle Service CycleWater Flow Through the Softener Valve Backwash Cycle Brining and Brine Rinse CyclesFast Rinse Cycle Repair Parts for Water Softener Water Softener CompleteKEY Part Description NO. Number DistributorBrine Valve Assembly Inlet Outlet Grounding ClampsKEY Part Description Number92 ¢ Valve Assembly60 59 6166 Bypass Installation Valve Model no KEY PartNO. Number KEY Part NO. NumberCall 7 am 7 pm, 7 days a week 800 366800 473 Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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