Kenmore 625.38888 owner manual Code, Most Likely, Possible Defect, Less Likely

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[i!i !! :i :_!! :i :_!! :i :_!! :j SECTION 5

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

A.TROUBLESHOOTING

AUTOMATIC

ELECTRONIC

DIAGNOSTICS

 

The faceplate

timer

(PWA)

Error #1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer has a self-diag-

 

 

 

 

nostic

function

for

the

Service Required

 

electrical

system,

except

See Owners

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

for input power and water

Diagnostics

 

meter.

The

computer

 

 

 

 

 

monitors

electronic

components

and

circuits for

cor-

rect operation.

If a malfunction

occurs,

an

error

code

appears

in the faceplate

display.

 

 

 

CODE

 

MOST LIKELY

_--

 

 

 

 

 

 

-_

 

 

The chart below shows the error codes that could appear, and the possible defects for each code.

While an error code appears in the display, all face

plate buttons are inoperable except the SELECT but-

ton. SELECT remains operational so the service per-

son can make the MANUAL INITIATED ELEC-

TRONIC DIAGNOSTICS (below) to further isolate the defect, and check the water meter.

POSSIBLE DEFECT

_, LESS LIKELY

Error #1, Error motor inoperative / wiring harness or connection to switch / position switch / valve defect causing

#3, Error #4 hiqh torque

Error #5 faceplate timer (PWA)

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE: 1. Unplug transformer from outlet 2. Correct

defect 3. Plug in transformer 4. Wait for 8 minutes. The error code will return if the defect was not corrected.

MANUAL

INITIATED

ELECTRONICS

DIAGNOSTICS

 

_To

enter

diagnostics,

press the SELECT button

once to go to the Main Menu. Move the blackbar to Service Mode and press Select. Move black bar

to Diagnostics and press Select.

You will see the following display, showing valve

cycle position, position switch status (open or closed), and turbine operation.

If you don't get a reading in the display, with faucet open, pull the sensor from the valve outlet port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the

sensor. You should get a reading in the display. If you get a reading, unhook the in and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding.

sensor

valve position

indicator

 

f

 

 

 

10:39:56AM

Pos : SERVICE 0 : 00

Pos

: SERVICE 0 : 00

Req Pos : SERVICE

Req

Pos : SERVICE

/

switch

housing

Motor : Off

_-_c_

 

Motor

: Off

_-'_

 

"Kbn: 0_0

 

Gals:

0

_1_

Trbn

: 126

 

Gals :

0

{ 10:39:56_M

 

 

 

 

Days

: 1 _Rchgs

: 0

 

 

 

 

 

LastDays: Rch__

:

Rchgs:

0

_

Last Rchg

:\4

 

/

 

 

 

\

 

 

 

\

 

turbine count

(no

position

switch

 

turbine

count (water

water

Ilowino_

indicator

(open)

 

flowin¢l)

 

TURBINE OPERATION: If no water is flowing

through the softener, the turbine indicator displays

3 zeros. When water is flowing, a 000 to 140 count

repeats for each gallon of water passing through the

turbine. To check for positive operation of the tur-

bine if zeros are shown, open a nearby soft water faucet and observe the turbine count.

turbine

support & shaft

outlet

POSITION SWITCH STATUS: With the valve in ser- vice, or any of the recharge cycles, the switch indica- tor will show open _N-. While the valve is rotating

from one position to another, the indicator will

show the switch closed --,_-. A defect is probable if

indications vary from this pattern.

5-2

Problems, Questions? Call 1- 800- 426- 9345 Kenmore Water Line

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Contents Save this Manual Owners ManualSears Residential Water Softener Full ONE Year Warranty on Water SoftenerFull Three Year Electronics Warranty Full TEN Year Warranty Against LeaksWater Softener Start UP Care of Your Water SoftenerWater Softener Start UP Safety GuidesUnless Otherwise Check List of STEP-BY-STEP Guides to InstallManual unless otherwise noted To areDown Program the TimerSET Language SET Present Time of DAYHardness Number If YOU Need Help Programming the TIMER, Call Toll FreeSET Water Hardness Number SelectStorage tank Sanitize the Water SoftenerWater Softening Salt with Iron Remov Adding Salt to the Storage TankFaceplate Leci Faceplate Timer FeaturesChange Mode PPMLect Water Flow Through Kenmores Ultra Cleansing FeatureService Water Flow Through Softener in Backwash RegenerationWater Flow Through Softener in Fill Automatic Bypass Water Flow Through Softener in Fast RinseElectronics Salt Bridge Salt Adding to the Storage TANK, Salt BridgeSalt Bridge Iron from Resin BED Keeping the Water Softener CleanCleaning Nozzle & Venturi From Freezing Protect the Water SoftenerProgram Checklist ... to Help YOU Save MoneyValve Bypass Dimensions / SpecificationsBypass Valves Single BypassPressure Drop PSI vs. Flow Rate GPM Vance Regeneration Check TroubleshootingMake These Initial Checks First Less Likely CodeMost Likely Possible DefectHF45 shows Brine Rinse Cycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MINBrining BackwashLieve Pressure Rotary Valve ServiceDisassembly AssemblyFill Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Service CycleSection Backwash Cycle Fast Rinse Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener ValveRepair Parts for Water Softener Description Water Softener CompleteKEY Part NO. NumberInlet Outlet Grounding Clamps Repair Parts for Water Softener Repair Parts for Water Softener Valveassembly Part Description Valve AssemblyBypass Installation Valve ModelWater Softeners

625.3888, 625.38888 specifications

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