Kenmore 300 Series, 300 Series Adding Salt To The Storage Tank, Adding Salt to the Storage Tank

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Adding Salt To The Storage Tank

ADDING SALT TO THE STORAGE TANK

Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and every regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage tank by the softener. You must keep salt in the tank, but because the water soften- er is very efficient, it is not necessary to keep it full. Especially in humid areas, it is best to fill the storage tank one quarter to one half full, and to add salt more often. Salt bridging occurs more often when conditions are humid.

Use NUGGET or PELLET water softener salt. DO NOT use rock salts, as they have dirt and sediments that will stop the softener from working.To maintain optimum per- formance of your water softener, the salt tank should be cleaned out every 2 to 3 years.

Before adding salt, be sure the brinewell cover is in place on the top of the brinewell. It is recommended to set the salt monitor system, although it is not required for proper operation.

NOTE: The salt monitor system is calibrated to the density of nugget or pellet water softener salt. The monitor will not work as accurately with other types of salt including rock and solar.

If you choose Potassium Chloride (KCI) as a regenerant, following these suggestions will help give you years of maintenance free service.

1.Place only one bag of KCI in your softener at a time (the salt storage tank should contain no more than 60 pounds of KCI at any one time).

2.A softener using KCI should not be placed in areas with temperature fluctuations and high humidity (KCI will harden in these environments and may make the softener inoperable).

3.Check the brine tank and brine well (black tube in salt storage tank) monthly. If hardening is present, pour small amounts of warm water on hardened areas until they loosen.

4.If your softener does not have a KCI salt setting you must increase your hardness setting by 25% to ensure continuous soft water as in example below.

Raw Water Hardness

 

Softener Setting

(Grains Per Gallon)

 

When Using KCI

5 gpg

 

7 gpg

10 gpg

 

13 gpg

15 gpg

 

19 gpg

20 gpg

+ 25 % =

25 gpg

25 gpg

 

32 gpg

30 gpg

 

38 gpg

35 gpg

 

44 gpg

40 gpg

 

50 gpg

Brinewell

Cover

Brinewell

Salt

Storage

Tank

FIG.29

Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should con- sider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake. For example, if your water supply is 15 grains hard, and you drank 3 quarts of softened water you would consume 335 milligrams of sodium. That is equivalent to eating 2-1/2 slices of white bread.

WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRON REMOVING ADDITIVES

Some salts have an additive to help the softener handle iron in the water supply. These salts may be used if your water supply has a high iron content. It is recom- mended to use Sears Resin Bed Cleaner (refer to the Parts List in back of manual for part number) for period- ic treatments to keep your resin bed clean. This is avail- able at your local Sears store.

Persons who are concerned about their drinking water should consider a Kenmore Drinking Water System that will remove or reduce in excess of 90% of the sodium and other drinking water contaminants.

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

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Contents Save this Manual Repair or Parts ? Call toll freeONE Year Limited Warranty on Water Softener TEN Year Limited Warranty Against LeaksDisclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Facts and Figures to Keep Table of ContentsSafety Guides Parts Descriptions Unpack and Check Your CartonSmall Parts Inspect ShipmentProper Order to Install Water Treating Equipment Plan Your InstallationPlan Your Installation Tools NeededWhere to Install the Water Softener Typical InstallationDraw in Your Pipes and Fittings Suggested Slab Foundation InstallationPIPE, FITTINGS, Other Materials Needed OUTBefore Installing Checks & Tests Read Before Beginning InstallationInstall Plastic Bypass Valve Assemble Inlet Outlet ADAPTORS, or Plastic Bypass ValveBypass Valve Installing Holding Clips Install 3-Valve BypassInstalling 3 Valve Bypass and Pipes Valve BypassMove Softener Into Place Locate Water Softener and Connect PipesTypical Soldering Connections Position Softener Into PlaceConnect Valve and Salt Tank Drains Connect the Valve Drain HoseConnect Salt Tank Overflow Tubing House Main Water Shutoff Valves Leak TestSingle Bypass Leak TestConnecting Transformer Water Meter Jumper WireElectrical Requirements Cold Water Pipe GroundingInstall Covers Install Covers and Restart Water HeaterInstall Covers Restart the Water HeaterProgram The Timer Program the TimerSET Present Time of DAY SET Water Hardness Number SET Regeneration TimeSET Salt Level 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 Check List of STEP-BY-STEP Guides to InstallExtra Recharge Faceplate Timer FeaturesRecharge NOW Recharge TonightError Code Efficiency ModeTo turn this setting on Program MemorySoft Water Service and Regeneration Water Flow Through Softener in ServiceHow Your Water Softener Works Water Flow Through Softener in FillWater Flow Through Softener in Backwash Water Flow Through Softener Brining and Brine RinseWater 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 Protect the Water Softener from Freezing Drain ALL Water from SoftenerChecklist to Help YOU Save Money Problem Cause CorrectionModel 38306 Timer Code S Model 39306 Timer Code S SpecificationsBypass Valves InchesOther Specifications Wiring Schematic Service Tech InformationFaceplate Always Make These Initial Checks FirstPossible Defect Code Procedure for Removing Error Code from FaceplateTimer PWA Replacement Troubleshooting Valve Position IndicatorsOther Information ModelBrine Valve Float Setting Manual Advance Regeneration CheckCycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN Disassembly Rotary Valve ServiceAssembly To Relieve PressureWater Flow Through the Softener Valve Service Cycle Fill CycleBrining and Brine Rinse Cycle Fast Rinse Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Backwash CycleBackwash Cycle Fast Rinse CycleQuestions? Call The Kenmore Water Line Exploded 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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