Kenmore 625.38376 owner manual Possible Problem, Most Likely

Thefaceplatetimer(PWA)computerhasa self-diagnostic
functionfortheelectricalsystem,exceptputpowerand				E_n-_-]
watermeterThecomputermonitorselectroniccomponents.
andcircuitsforcorrectoperationIfa. malfunctionoccurs,an
errorcodeappearsin thefaceplatedisplay.				i-	-i
Thechartbelowshowstheerrorcodesthatcouldappear,
andthepossibleproblemsforeachcode.					FiG. 60
			POSSIBLE	PROBLEM
CODE	MOST LIKELY		-,_		LESS LIKELY
Err1, Err3, Err4	wiring harness	connections	at switch and faceplate not connected / position switch inoperable / motor inoperable
Err5	faceplate timer	(PWA)

While an error code appears in the display, all faceplate buttons are inoperable except the SELECT1 button. SELECT1 remains operational so the service person can make the MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAGNOS- TICS (below) to further isolate the problem, and check the water meter.

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACEPLATE:

1.• Unplug transformer from outlet.

•Plug in transformer.

•Wait for 8 minutes.

. • Unplug transformer from outlet.

•Correct problem.

•Plug in transformer.

•Wait for 8 minutes.

The error code will return if the problem was not corrected.

MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTICS:

To enter diagnostics, press the SELECT1 button and hold for three seconds. The display will show valve cycle posi- tion, position switch status (open or closed), and turbine operation. See Fig. 59.

TURBINE OPERATION: If no water is flowing through the softener, the turbine indicator displays three zeros. When water is flowing, the flow bar scrolls across the display, and a 000 to 140 count repeats for each gallon of water passing through the turbine. To check for positive operation of the turbine if zeros are shown, open a nearby soft water faucet and observe the turbine count and flow bar. If you don'tget a reading in the display, with faucet 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 plumb- ing and check the turbine for binding.

POSITION SWITCH STATUS: With the valve in service, or any of the recharge cycles, the switch indicator will show open, while the valve is rotating from one position to anoth- er, the indicator will show the switch closed. A defect is probable if indications vary from this pattern.

valve position indicator		number of days
		since	the last
I_i___ _v	L, _f	regeneration
,__.	_-:-::_	water	meter
	'lFic,LIq-i	iurblne	cOunt

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position switch indicator (open)

VALVE iN SERVICE POSiTiON

valve position		indicator
	\		minutes of fill
4vL'L_'V__LL_FILL I--l :11m _			cycle	remaining
		q
	i	I_'_,--_I-! -I--"'-"'-_water-- L meter
I_ ____		ICILo_,_q	iurbine	c°unt
	!
position	switch
indicator	(open)

VALVE IN RECHARGE POSITION (FILL, IN THIS EXAMPLE

	valve		position	indicator
	(Fill and Brine			Flashing)
		_!E	I UU--I			down when valve
	___		I I-I1-1.,_		E	minutes	of brining
						_" time (begins to count
			................			reaches	brining
			_1			position)
....	i _-		L_l!_l,J_watermeter
					I	turbine count
position	switch
indicator	(closed)

VALVE ROTATING FROM ONE RECHARGE POSITION TO ANOTHER (FROM FILL TO BRINING IN THIS EXAMPLE)

FIG. 61

Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345

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