Kenmore 300 Series, 300 Series warranty Facts and Figures to Keep, Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Guides	4
Unpack and Check Shipment	5
Plan Your Installation: Tools Needed, Materials Needed	6-10
Install Inlet/Outlet Adapters or Bypass Valves, Three Way Valves	11-12
Install Softener and Connect Pipes	13
Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drains	14
Leak Test	15
Electrical Requirements	16
Install Covers and Restart Water Heater	17
Program the Timer	18-19
Sanitize the Water Softener	20
Add Salt to Storage Tank	21
Install Checklist	22
Faceplate Timer Features	23-24
How Your Water Softener Works	25-27
Care of Your Water Softener	28-31
Specifications	32-33
Service Tech Information	34-40
Exploded Views and Parts Lists	42-47
Sears Tech Support	Back Cover

FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP

Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe place so you always have these facts.

Water Softener Model No.* ____________________________________

Serial Number ______________________________________________

Date Installed_______________________________________________

Water Hardness _____________________________ Grains Per Gallon

Iron Content _________________________________ Parts Per Million

pH______________________ Taste and/or Odor ________________

Water Pressure ___________________________ Pounds/Square Inch

Water Flow Rate ___________________________ Gallons Per Minute

Salt Hole Cover

Rating

Decal

* The model number is on the rating decal, located on the rim, under the salt hole cover.

Questions?

Call the Kenmore Water Line at 1-800-426-9345

or visit KenmoreWater.com

For repair or replacement parts, call toll-free 1-800-366-7278

See back cover for other Sears service numbers.

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 Inspect Shipment Unpack and Check Your CartonParts Descriptions Small PartsTools Needed Plan Your InstallationProper Order to Install Water Treating Equipment Plan Your InstallationWhere 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 Valve Bypass Install 3-Valve BypassInstalling Holding Clips Installing 3 Valve Bypass and PipesPosition Softener Into Place Locate Water Softener and Connect PipesMove Softener Into Place Typical Soldering ConnectionsConnect Valve and Salt Tank Drains Connect the Valve Drain HoseConnect Salt Tank Overflow Tubing Leak Test Leak TestHouse Main Water Shutoff Valves Single BypassCold Water Pipe Grounding Water Meter Jumper WireConnecting Transformer Electrical RequirementsRestart the Water Heater Install Covers and Restart Water HeaterInstall Covers Install CoversProgram 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 InstallRecharge Tonight Faceplate Timer FeaturesExtra Recharge Recharge NOWProgram Memory Efficiency ModeError Code To turn this setting onWater Flow Through Softener in Fill Water Flow Through Softener in ServiceSoft Water Service and Regeneration How Your Water Softener WorksWater 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 CorrectionInches SpecificationsModel 38306 Timer Code S Model 39306 Timer Code S Bypass ValvesOther Specifications Always Make These Initial Checks First Service Tech InformationWiring Schematic FaceplatePossible Defect Code Procedure for Removing Error Code from FaceplateModel Troubleshooting Valve Position IndicatorsTimer PWA Replacement Other InformationBrine Valve Float Setting Manual Advance Regeneration CheckCycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN To Relieve Pressure Rotary Valve ServiceDisassembly AssemblyWater Flow Through the Softener Valve Service Cycle Fill CycleBrining and Brine Rinse Cycle Fast Rinse Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Backwash CycleFast Rinse Cycle Backwash 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