Kenmore 300 Series warranty Sanitize The Water Softener, Sanitize the Water Softener

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Sanitize The Water Softener

SANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENER

Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply, or cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the softener.

SANITIZE YOUR WATER SOFTENER AS FOLLOWS:

1.Be certain the bypass valve is pulled out to “service” position.

2.Lift the salt hole cover and using a pail add up to 3 gallons of water to the salt storage tank.

3.Remove the brine well cover (Fig. 28) and pour about 3/4 ounce, or 1 to 2 tablespoons, of common 5.25%1, unscent- ed, household bleach (Clorox, Linco, BoPeep, White Sail, Eagle, etc.) in the softener brinewell. Replace the brinewell cover.

4.Press the REGENERATION button and hold for 3 seconds to start a recharge. This first recharge does several things.

•It draws the bleach into and through the softener to sani- tize it.

•It fills the salt tank to the water level needed.

•It gets all the air out of the resin tank.

•It prepares the resin bed (see page 25) for service and flushes residual chlorine from the softener.

NOTE: This recharge takes about 2-1/2 to 2-3/4 hours, depending on the salt type setting.

NOTE: During a recharge the water softener bypasses raw water to the home. You will not get salty water or affect the regeneration cycle if water is used at this time.

You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in the storage tank.

1Recommended by the Water Quality Association.

On some water supplies, the water softener may need peri- odic disinfecting.

Your new Sears softener is now softening the water for your household needs. However, your WATER HEATER is filled with hard water. To have fully soft water right away, you can drain the water heater so it refills with soft water. If you don’t drain the water heater, it will take a few days before you have fully soft water.

To drain the water heater, open a hot water faucet and let it run until the water runs cold. Then close the faucet.

NOTE: If this procedure is performed on a new softener, water coming from the taps may initially be discolored. This normally occurs the first time water runs through the resin bed. The discolored water is not harmful, and the discoloration will not last more than a few minutes.

Salt Hole Cover

Water About 3 gallons

Brinewell Cover (Remove and add about

3/4 oz. bleach)

Brinewell

FIG. 28

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

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Contents Repair or Parts ? Call toll free Save this ManualDisclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies ONE Year Limited Warranty on Water SoftenerTEN Year Limited Warranty Against Leaks Table of Contents Facts and Figures to KeepSafety Guides Unpack and Check Your Carton Parts DescriptionsSmall Parts Inspect ShipmentPlan Your Installation Proper Order to Install Water Treating EquipmentPlan Your Installation Tools NeededTypical Installation Where to Install the Water SoftenerSuggested 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 Install 3-Valve Bypass Installing Holding ClipsInstalling 3 Valve Bypass and Pipes Valve BypassLocate Water Softener and Connect Pipes Move Softener Into PlaceTypical Soldering Connections Position Softener Into PlaceConnect Salt Tank Overflow Tubing Connect Valve and Salt Tank DrainsConnect the Valve Drain Hose Leak Test House Main Water Shutoff ValvesSingle Bypass Leak TestWater Meter Jumper Wire Connecting TransformerElectrical Requirements Cold Water Pipe GroundingInstall Covers and Restart Water Heater Install CoversInstall Covers Restart the Water HeaterSET Present Time of DAY Program The TimerProgram the Timer SET Salt Level SET Water Hardness NumberSET Regeneration Time Sanitize Your Water Softener AS Follows Sanitize The Water SoftenerSanitize the Water Softener Water Softening Salt with Iron Removing Additives Adding Salt To The Storage TankAdding Salt to the Storage Tank Check List of STEP-BY-STEP Guides to Install Check ListFaceplate Timer Features Extra RechargeRecharge NOW Recharge TonightEfficiency Mode Error CodeTo turn this setting on Program MemoryWater Flow Through Softener in Service Soft Water Service and RegenerationHow Your Water Softener Works Water Flow Through Softener in FillWater Flow Through Softener Brining and Brine Rinse Water Flow Through Softener in BackwashElectronics Water Flow Through Softener Fast RinseAutomatic Bypass Salt Bridge Care Of Your Water SoftenerSalt Bridge Nozzle & Venturi Keeping the Water Softener CleanIron from Resin BED Drain ALL Water from Softener Protect the Water Softener from FreezingProblem Cause Correction Checklist to Help YOU Save MoneySpecifications Model 38306 Timer Code S Model 39306 Timer Code SBypass Valves InchesOther Specifications Service Tech Information Wiring SchematicFaceplate Always Make These Initial Checks FirstProcedure for Removing Error Code from Faceplate Possible Defect CodeTroubleshooting Valve Position Indicators Timer PWA ReplacementOther Information ModelCycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN Brine Valve Float SettingManual Advance Regeneration Check Rotary Valve Service DisassemblyAssembly To Relieve PressureBrining and Brine Rinse Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Service CycleFill Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Backwash Cycle Fast Rinse CycleBackwash Cycle Fast Rinse CycleQuestions? Call The Kenmore Water Line Exploded View Part Number Part Description Parts ListWater Softener Complete 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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