Kenmore Comprehensive Guide for 300 Series Washer and Water Softener Manual
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Service Tech Information

MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK

This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, and other controller functions. Always make the initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnos- tics.

NOTE: The faceplate display must show a steady time (not flashing). If an error code shows, first press the SELECT button to enter the diagnostic display.

1.Press the REGENERATION button and hold in for 3 seconds. RECHARGE NOW begins to flash in the display as the softener enters the fill cycle of regen- eration. Remove the brinewell cover and, using a flashlight, observe fill water entering the tank.

2.When FILL is on steady, remove the brinewell cover and, using a flashlight, observe fill water entering the tank.

3.If water does not enter the tank, look for an obstructed nozzle, venturi, fill flow plug, brine tub- ing, or brine valve riser pipe.

CYCLE FLOW RATES (GALLONS PER MIN.)

FILL (flow to salt storage tank)

0.3

(1.1 liters)

BRINING (flow to drain)

.15

(.57 liters)

BRINE RINSE (flow to drain)

.1

(.38 liters)

MAX. BACKWASH (flow to drain)

2.0

(7.6 liters)

MAX. FAST RINSE (flow to drain)

2.0

(7.6 liters)

4.After observing fill, press the REGENERATION but- ton to move the softener into brining. A slow flow of water to the drain will begin. Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liq- uid level.

NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact.

5.If the softener does not draw brine:

•nozzle and/or venturi dirty or defective

•nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket

•restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose)

•defective nozzle and venturi seal

•other inner valve defect (rotor seal, rotor & disc, wave washer, etc.)

NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping brine draw.

Brine Valve

Float Setting

Float Stop

Float

10”

FIG. 52

6.Again press REGENERATION to move the softener into backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose.

7.An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top distributor, backwash flow plug or drain hose.

8.Press REGENERATION to move the softener into fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the soften- er to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test.

9.To return the softener to service, press REGENERA- TION once more.

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

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Contents Save this Manual Repair or Parts ? Call toll freeTEN Year Limited Warranty Against Leaks ONE Year Limited Warranty on Water SoftenerDisclaimer 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 InstallationAssemble Inlet Outlet ADAPTORS, or Plastic Bypass Valve Install 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 the Valve Drain Hose Connect Valve and Salt Tank DrainsConnect 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 Regeneration Time SET Water Hardness NumberSET 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 RinseAutomatic Bypass Water Flow Through Softener Fast RinseElectronics Salt Bridge Care Of Your Water SoftenerSalt Bridge Iron from Resin BED Keeping the Water Softener CleanNozzle & 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 ModelManual Advance Regeneration Check Brine Valve Float SettingCycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN Disassembly Rotary Valve ServiceAssembly To Relieve PressureFill Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Service 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 Water Softener Complete Parts ListPart 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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