Kenmore 625.34847 warranty Careofyoursoftener, Problem Cause Correction

SECTION 3	CAREOFYOURSOFTENER
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If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often, you will find what's wrong yourself and you won't have to call and wait for' service If',after making the checks, your softener still does not work right, call your Sears Service Department, or call toll free, number 1-800--426-9345 for' telephone assistance

NOTE:

Also read ERROR CODE, page 10. tf an error code is not dispIayed, press and holdthe SELECTbutton untit (example: 000- -) shows in the display. Then, press SELECT again and hold until an SR code appears. It must show SR 22. If any other' SR number shows, the softener computer' is working on incorrect input and this would probably be the cause of the problem.. To set SR 22, press either the UP [] or DOWN[;_button_ Then, press SELECT to return a flashing 12:00 AM display, and reset the timer' on page 6.

PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
No soft water	Faucet or fixture may be plumbed to	From the outlet of the water softener, trace the water flow
	hard water	_aths in your house pipes. If soft water is not directed to
		a faucet or fixture where it is wanted, consult a plumber.
		To conserve salt, the installer may have isolated some
		fixtures (outside faucets, toilets, etc.) from soft water.

No salt (or saR bridged) in the storage tank

Refill with salt, or break the salt bridge (page 14). Press ON/OFF-HOLD (RECHARGE NOW) button and hold for 3 seconds to start a regeneration (see page 10)

Transfomer unplugged at the wall

outlet, or power cable leads loose, fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit switched off.

Check for loss of power due to any of these and correct.

With the power back on, took at the time display and read PROGRAM MEMORY, page t0o

Manual bypass valve(s) in bypass Look at FIG, 12 on page 18,, Move the stem in a single

positionvalve to service. In a 3waive bypass, open the inlet and outlet valves, and be sure to fully close the bypass valve.

	Dirty, plugged or damaged nozzJe & Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts (see page
	venturi	15).
	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
		installation manual)°
Water hard	Hardness number setting too low	Press	and release the	SELECT	button until HARDNESS
sometimes		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 7 to reset°
		Press and release the SELECT button until the present
		time shows in the display.
	Using hot water when softener is Avoid using hot water during this time because the water
	regenerating	heater	refills with hard water (see Automatic			Bypass, page
		13).

Increase in the grains of hardness your water supply

in Ask your Sears retail or catalog store for a new water analysis. Then make a new hardness number setting (page 7).

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