Kenmore 425 owner manual Possible Defect Code, Most Likely Less Likely

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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

A.TROUBLESHOOTING

AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS

The faceplate timer (PWA) computer has a self-

diagnostic		function			for	the	electrical		system,	except
for input		power	and		water		me-
ter. The	computer			monitors			elec-	......	I-	-I
								....	i-r-i- _7
tronic components					and	circuits
for correct		operation.				If a	mal-
function	occurs,			an	error		code
appears	in	the	faceplate			display.

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

CODE

Err1, Err3,

Err4

Err5

MOST LIKELY _.._" _., LESS LIKELY

motor inoperative / wiring harness or connection to switch / position switch / valve defect causing hiqh torque

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 wilt return if the defect was not corrected.

MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS

DIAGNOSTICS

_To enter diagnostics...

--from a error code display, press the SELECT 1 button.

--from a time display, press and hold the SE- LECT 1 button for 3 seconds.

You will see one of the following displays. All of the

displays show what position the valve is in, if the

turbine is operating, and the position switch open or closed status.

valve portion indicator

valve posi_on indicator

(Filland Brine Ilashing)

__	/	_ rninutes of brining time
I-.	I	when valve reaches VA'V .NOOTAT,
_J-	_	FROM1	RECHARaE
: _ *	l_ =LIUU _	POSITION	TO

-=P-L_--I \_	I _	water meter	ANOTHER(FROM
\		turbine count	FILLTO BRINING IN
positionswitchindicator			THIS EXAMPLE)
(dosed)

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

from one position to another, the indicator will

!,

!

number o! days

__.. since the last VALVE IN SERVICE

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

indications vary from this pattern.

m7

egenera_on POSITION

\ FL	'"	water	meter
		turbine	count

\

position switch indicator

(open)

WATER METER TURBINE: With soft water in use,

the turbine flow rate display continually repeats a 000 to 140 count for each gallon of water passing

through the turbine. The display will remain a

steady...000 if soft water is not in use (open a nearby soft water faucet to check).

valve position indicator

""1-'" cycle remaining

VALVE IN A RECHARGE

POSITION (FILL, IN THIS

_ water meter EXAMPLE}

turbine count

posi_on switchindicator

(open)

If you don't get a reading in the display, with facuet 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.

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