Kenmore 625.348460 owner manual Care of Your Softener 3D. Keep the Softener from Freezing

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SECTION 3

CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER

3D. KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING

If the softener is installed where it could freeze (summer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain the softener:

1. Close the shut:off valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank.

2. Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener.

3. If a single bypass valve is installed, move the stem into bypass. See FIG. 12 on page 18. In a 3:valve bypass system, close the inlet and outlet valve and open the bypass valve. If you want water in the house pipes again, reopen the shut:off valve on the main water pipe.

4. Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet. Remove the salt hole cover and the main cover. Take off both drain hoses.

5. Carefully remove the large holding clips at the softener inlet and outlet (see Key No. 61, on page 30). Separate the softener from the adaptors or bypass valve.

6. Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly (see page 23). Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell. Tip the brine valve upside down to drain out water.

FIG. 11 DRAIN WATER FROM THE SOFTENER

7. Looking at FIG. 11, lay a piece of 2 inch thick board near the floor drain. Move the softener close to the drain. SLOWLY and CAREFULLY tip it over until the rim rests on the wood block with the inlet and outlet over the drain. DO NOT ALLOW THE SOFTENER￿S WEIGHT TO REST ON THE INLET AND OUTLET FITTINGS OR THEY WILL BREAK.

8. Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches and hold until all water has drained. Leave the softener laying like this until you are ready to use it. Plug the inlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt, bugs, etc. out.

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Contents Model no Save this ManualWarranty Full ONE Year Warranty on Water SoftenerFull TEN Year Warranty Against Leaks Sears Installation Policy Sears Installation WarrantyTable of Contents Service Tech InformationRepair Parts Softener Start UPWater Softener START-UP Safety Guides Section± Valve Bypass Plastic Bypass Brass Bypass Water Heater Water Softener START-UP 1C.PROGRAM the Timer SET Present Time of DAY NoteSET Water Hardness Number SET ``CLEAN FeatureSET Recharge Regeneration Time Water Softener START-UP 1D. Sanitizing the Water Softener ADD WaterWater Softener START-UP 1E. Fill the Storage Tank with Salt ADD SaltHOW Your Water Softener Works 2A.FACE Plate Timer Features Error CodeExtra Recharge Program MemoryService Fill Backwash Brining Fast Rinse Brine RinseWater Flow Through the Softener in Brining and Brine Rinse Automatic Bypass ElectronicsSalt Bridge Please see page 9 for Salt Filling DirectionsCare of Your Softener 3D. Keeping the Water Softener Clean CoversNozzle and Venturi Iron from the Resin BEDCare of Your Softener 3D. Keep the Softener from Freezing Drain Water from the SoftenerProblem Cause Correction Water has Salty Timer SC Code SC21 Other Things to Know 4A.DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONSBypass Valves Service TECH. Information 5A.TROUBLESHOOTING Always Make These Initial Checks FirstAutomatic Electronic Diagnostics Manual Initiated Electronics Diag NosticsCorrect Switch Displays Valve Cycle Status ± ±Manual Advance Regeneration Check Cycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MINService TECH. Information 5B.ROTARY Valve Service DisassemblyAssembly Servicing the ValveService Cycle Fill CycleBackwash and ``CLEAN Cycle Brining and Brine Rinse CyclesFast Rinse Cycle Service TECH. Information Sears Water Softener Tubing Assem. Incl. Key No Valve Assembly KEY Part Owners Manual
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