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Kenmore 625.348242, 625.348252 Rotary Valve Service, Disassembly, Servicing the Valve, Assembly

Models: 625.348235 625.348242 625.348252

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SECTION 5SERVICE mECH. INFORMATION

B. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE

BEFORE WORKING ON THE VALVE, TURN OFF

THE WATER SUPPLY AND DISCONNECT FROM

ELECTRICAL POWER. TO RELIEVE PRESSURE.

... THREE VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet and open a filtered water faucet. Then close the outlet valve

and open the bypass valve.

... SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS: Slide the bypass valve

stem to bypass position. Loosen the three hex head

screws (see (A_ in drawing) toward the backside of

the valve to allow pressure water to bleed out (catch water with a rag).

DISASSEMBLY

To remove a part or group of parts, refer to the valve

drawing. A common screwdriver or nut driver, Phil-

lips screwdriver and pliers are the only tools needed

to completely disassemble.

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flow plug (backwash

and fast rinse flow

rate control)

SERVICING THE VALVE

Inspect all o- rings, seals and gaskets for wear or de- fects.

Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor and disc for

scratches, chips or wear.

NOTE: If a replacement is needed, be sure to use the

current replacement part.

ASSEMBLY

Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper posi-

tion. Lubricate ALL o-rings, and seals with FDA ap- proved silicone grease. To install the rotor seal, first

place the seal into the valve groove, round side down (see cross section). Apply a light coating of sil- icone grease to the seal's crossing ribs. Then careful- ly center the wear strip on the seal, and push it

downward onto the seal.

Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal.

Assemble two o-rings and the wave washer onto the rotor and disc. The center the rotor and disc, in the valve body, on the rotor seal.

Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft.

Then install the cover holding screws. BEFORE

TIGHTENING THE SCREWS, INSTALL THE VALVE CAM AND GEAR, THEN TURN THE RO-

TOR (CLOCKWISE ONLY) TO SERVICE POSI- TION.

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rotor & disc

venturi seal

Tighten the screws using a criss-cross pattern. If a

torque wrench is available, torque to 30-40 inch pounds.

Lubricate the gear on the motor, and the valve cam

gear with Molykote grease, or other high quality gear lubricant.

Be sure to orient switch as shown, with lever toward the valve cam.

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

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