Kenmore 625.3483500, 625.3483400 Section, Care Of Your Softener, Problem, Cause, Correction

SECTION 3

CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER

3D.HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST

... TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY

NOTE:

Read •ERROR CODE", page 9. If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often, you will find what's wrong yourself and you won't have to call and wait for service. If, after making the checks, your softener still does not work right, call your Sears Service Department, or call toll free, number 1-800-426-9345 for telephone assistance.

PROBLEM			CAUSE			CORRECTION
NO SOFT WATER	No salt in the storage tank					Refill with salt (see page 8). Use the
						RECHARGE NOW button to start a
						regeneration (see page 9).
	Transformer unplugged at the wall outlet, or					Check for loss of power and correct. Reset
	power cable disconnected					the times, then use the RECHARGE NOW
						button to start a regeneration (see page 9).
	Fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit					Replace fuse, reset circuit breaker, or
	switched	off	Ð	SEE	ªTIMER	switch circuit on. Reset times and use the
	POWER-OUTAGE MEMORYº, PAGE 10.					RECHARGE NOW button to start a
						regeneration.
	Timer in the vacation (vac) position					See VACATION feature to return the
						softener to service (page 9).
	No regenerations set on the timer					See pages 18-20 to select and program a
						schedule. Use the RECHARGE NOW
						button to start an immediate regeneration.
	Manual bypass valve(s) in bypass position					See FIG. 16, page 21. Move stem in single
						bypass valve to SERVICE.
	Salt in storage tank bridged					Refer to page 14 to break.
	Dirty, plugged or damaged nozzle & venturi					Take apart and clean (see page 15) or
						replace damaged parts.
	Valve drain hose plugged					Hose must not have kinks, sharp bends, or
						any water flow blockage (see page 16 in
						your installation manual).
WATER HARD SOMETIMES	Regenerations too few					Refer to pages 18-20 to find correct setting.
	More water being used					See pages 18-20 for correct regeneration
						setting.
	Hot water used when softener is regenerating					Avoid using hot water as the water heater
						refills with hard water (see ªAutomatic
						Bypassº on page 13).
	Possible increase in water hardness					Ask your Sears retail or catalog store for a
						new water analysis.
	Leaking faucet or toilet valve					A small leak will waste hundreds of gallons
						of water in a few days. Fix all plumbing leaks
						and always fully close faucets.

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