Kenmore Complete Guide to Water Softener Maintenance and Care

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Care Of Your Water Softener

KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN

NOZZLE & VENTURI

A clean nozzle and venturi (see Fig. 42) 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. 42

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 Save this Manual Repair or Parts ? Call toll freeDisclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies ONE Year Limited Warranty on Water SoftenerTEN Year Limited Warranty Against Leaks 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 InstallationBypass Valve Install Plastic Bypass ValveAssemble Inlet Outlet ADAPTORS, or Plastic Bypass 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 Salt Tank Overflow Tubing Connect Valve and Salt Tank DrainsConnect the Valve Drain Hose 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 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 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 RinseElectronics 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 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 ModelCycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN Brine Valve Float SettingManual Advance Regeneration Check Disassembly Rotary Valve ServiceAssembly To Relieve PressureBrining and Brine Rinse Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Service CycleFill Cycle Fast Rinse Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Backwash 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