Kenmore 625.38888 owner manual Faceplate

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[i!i !! :i:_!! :i:_ SECTION 2 :i:!!! :i:_!! :i:_i] HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.

 

FACEPLATE

TIMER

 

FEATURES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

 

I_

EXTRA

RECHARGE

 

 

 

 

on the

 

screen

 

and

the

green

recharge

LED

will

turn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes,

 

a

manually

 

started

MENU

SELECTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

regeneration

 

(recharge)

 

may

be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

desired,

 

or

needed.

Two

 

exam-

The

timer

 

has

 

menu

 

driv-

 

 

 

MAIN

MENU

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ples

are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

en

programming.

 

 

To

get

 

Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- You have used more water than

to the

main

menu

 

from

the

 

Units

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service

Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

normal

 

 

operating

 

 

screen

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

usual

 

(guests

 

visiting)

and

you

 

 

 

 

 

IL_III

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

may

run

out

of soft

water

 

before

view,

press

the

 

SELECT

 

/_v

 

CHANGE

SELECT

 

 

 

 

the

next

timer

started

regenera-

button.

 

 

Once

 

in

a

menu,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pressing

 

the

UP

or

DOWN

buttons

will

move

the

 

 

 

 

 

 

- You did not refill the softener

black

bar

over

 

the

 

menu

choices,

and

pressing

the

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

key will

enter

the

individual

menus

which

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with salt before it was gone. After

are described below. By placing the black bar over

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N

 

 

 

 

you

refill

with

salt:

 

 

 

 

 

the

word

 

"Back"

 

and

pressing

SELECT, will

move

 

 

 

 

You

can

start

a regeneration

 

right

back

one

 

screen.

 

By

placing

the

black

bar

over

the

 

 

 

 

 

word "Exit" will return the screen to the normal op-

 

 

 

 

away,

 

or

you

can

set

the

timer

to

 

 

 

 

 

erating

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

regenerate

 

at

the

next

2:00

AM

(or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

,JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In

this

 

 

 

 

SETTINGS

 

 

 

,JJJJ

JJJJJJJJJJ.

 

 

other

 

preset

recharge

 

time).

Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Language

 

 

 

,JJ

JJJJJJJJJ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the

following.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

menu,

 

 

changes

 

can

be

 

P_sent

Eme

 

 

 

 

,JJJ

JJJJJJJJJ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hardness

 

 

 

 

 

'dJ_idJdJdJdJ"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

,JJ

JJJJJJJJJ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

made

to

Language,

 

 

Pres-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_dJ

dJdJdJdJ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recharge

2hne

 

 

 

 

,JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ent

Time,

Hardness

 

and

 

 

 

 

 

,JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recharge

 

Time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/_V

CHANGE

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECHARGE

 

NOW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Language

 

for

all

 

screens

 

Language

 

 

 

 

 

Press

the

 

 

RECHARGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECHARGE

141 :

 

can

be

 

in

English,

 

Spanish

 

English

 

 

 

 

 

button

and

 

hold

until

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or French.

 

Move

the

black

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time

Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Espafiol

 

 

 

 

 

*RECHARGE

 

 

screen

 

 

Cycle:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bar

to

 

Language,

 

 

and

 

Frangais

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shows

in

the

display

and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

press

 

 

SELECT.

 

Move

 

/_v

 

CHANGE

SELECT

the green

recharge

LED

is

 

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More

black bar over your choice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flashing.

 

 

This

screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

press

 

SELECT.

 

Screen

returns

to

Settings

Menu.

shows

the

 

regeneration

 

time and cycle time remain-

NOTE:

 

If

Language

 

has

been mistakenly

 

changed,

ing.

After

regneration,

 

you

will

have

 

soft

water

 

 

 

 

 

press SELECT button until you see English, Espaflol

again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

Frangais

in the

display.

 

The

maximum

number

*Note: If the CLEAN feature is set to ON, a cleaning

 

of presses

 

is six

and

it could

be

fewer

depending

on

backwash

 

(" C" icon and Backwash

or Rinse

flashes

in

 

 

which

screen

was

displayed.

 

Use the UP or DOWN

the display,

 

along

with

the

minutes

 

of the

clean

cycle

 

 

 

arrows

 

to place

the

black bar

over

language

desired.

remaining)

 

precedes

the

recharge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press SELECT twice to return to normal operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECHARGE

 

TONIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

and

 

release

(do

not

 

 

 

 

 

 

5:39

PM I

Present

 

 

Time

 

changes

 

the

 

Present

Time:

 

 

 

hold)

the

 

 

RECHARGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

current

 

 

time

 

of

the

face-

 

 

_

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recharge Tonight

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

button.

RECHARGE

TO-

 

 

 

 

plate. Be sure to have cor-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

),rIGHT flashes in the dis-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]Moro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rect AM or PM time, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

play,

the

 

green

 

recharge

 

 

 

 

 

Water

Flow

 

 

 

softener

 

 

will

 

recharge

 

at

 

av

 

CHANGE

 

SELECT

LED

is on

 

and

the soften-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the

wrong

time

of

day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

er begins

 

regeneration

 

at

the

next

preset

recharge

One

press

of

the

UP

or

DOWN

button

changes

the

time.

Press

 

and

release

the

ON/OFF-HOLD

 

button

time

by

one minute

 

intervals.

Press

and

hold

either

once

more

 

if

you

decide

to

cancel

the regeneration,

the

UP

or

DOWN

arrow,

to

scroll

through

the

time

RECHARGE

 

TONIGHT

 

will

no

longer

be

displayed

at a faster

 

rate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Owners Manual Save this ManualFull TEN Year Warranty Against Leaks Full ONE Year Warranty on Water SoftenerFull Three Year Electronics Warranty Sears Residential Water SoftenerCare of Your Water Softener Water Softener Start UPSafety Guides Water Softener Start UPTo are Check List of STEP-BY-STEP Guides to InstallManual unless otherwise noted Unless OtherwiseSET Present Time of DAY Program the TimerSET Language DownSelect If YOU Need Help Programming the TIMER, Call Toll FreeSET Water Hardness Number Hardness NumberSanitize the Water Softener Storage tankAdding Salt to the Storage Tank Water Softening Salt with Iron RemovFaceplate Change Faceplate Timer FeaturesLeci Lect PPMMode Service Kenmores Ultra Cleansing FeatureWater Flow Through Water Flow Through Softener in Fill RegenerationWater Flow Through Softener in Backwash Electronics Water Flow Through Softener in Fast RinseAutomatic Bypass Salt Bridge Salt Adding to the Storage TANK, Salt BridgeSalt Bridge Cleaning Nozzle & Venturi Keeping the Water Softener CleanIron from Resin BED Protect the Water Softener From FreezingChecklist ... to Help YOU Save Money ProgramSingle Bypass Dimensions / SpecificationsBypass Valves Valve BypassPressure Drop PSI vs. Flow Rate GPM Make These Initial Checks First TroubleshootingVance Regeneration Check Possible Defect CodeMost Likely Less LikelyHF45 shows Backwash Cycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MINBrining Brine RinseAssembly Rotary Valve ServiceDisassembly Lieve PressureSection Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Service CycleFill Cycle Backwash Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Fast Rinse CycleRepair Parts for Water Softener NO. Number Water Softener CompleteKEY Part DescriptionInlet Outlet Grounding Clamps Repair Parts for Water Softener Repair Parts for Water Softener Valveassembly Model Valve AssemblyBypass Installation Valve Part DescriptionWater Softeners

625.3888, 625.38888 specifications

The Kenmore 625.38888 and 625.3888 are high-efficiency water softeners that cater to households with diverse water quality needs. Known for their advanced technology and reliable performance, these models are designed to tackle hard water issues while enhancing water quality and extending the lifespan of plumbing appliances.

One of the main features of the Kenmore 625.38888 and 625.3888 is their highly efficient ion-exchange process. This process effectively removes hard minerals such as calcium and magnesium from the water, which helps to prevent scale buildup in pipes, appliances, and fixtures. By softening the water, these models improve the effectiveness of soaps and detergents, leading to cleaner dishes, brighter laundry, and reduced soap scum.

Both models boast a user-friendly digital control panel, which allows homeowners to easily monitor and adjust settings. This digital interface includes features such as a programmable regeneration cycle, which can be set based on water usage patterns. This ensures that the softener operates efficiently and only regenerates as needed, saving salt and water in the process.

Another characteristic worth mentioning is the high-capacity resin tank used in these models. With a robust design, the resin tank can handle larger volumes of water, making it ideal for families or homes with significant water demands. Additionally, the Kenmore 625.38888 and 625.3888 are equipped with a corrosion-proof brine tank, which enhances durability and reduces the risk of leaks or damage over time.

The installation of these water softeners is straightforward, allowing users to have them up and running with minimal hassle. Along with a comprehensive installation guide, these models typically come with essential components needed for hook-up. The compact design ensures that they can fit in smaller spaces without overwhelming the area.

In terms of maintenance, the Kenmore 625.38888 and 625.3888 require minimal upkeep. Regularly checking and refilling the salt in the brine tank ensures optimal functioning, while periodic cleaning of the resin tank maintains efficiency.

In summary, the Kenmore 625.38888 and 625.3888 water softeners provide a reliable solution for hard water challenges. With their efficient ion-exchange technology, user-friendly controls, high-capacity design, and easy installation and maintenance, these models are well-suited for various households looking to enhance their water quality.
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