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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....................................................................................................................................17-19
Sanitize the Water Softener...........................................................................................................................20
Add Salt to Storage Tank................................................................................................................................21
Install Check List............................................................................................................................................22
Faceplate Timer Features.........................................................................................................................23-28
How Your Water Softener Works..............................................................................................................29-31
Care of Your Water Softener.....................................................................................................................32-35
Specifications............................................................................................................................................36-37
Performance Claims.......................................................................................................................................37
Service Tech Information...........................................................................................................................38-44
Exploded Views and Parts Lists................................................................................................................45-51
Sears Tech Support.........................................................................................................................Back Cover
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345

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