Programming the Softener
REGENERATION button | Display | SELECT button | UP button |
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SET SALT LEVEL button | BLUE LIGHT (see below) |
BLUE LIGHT
When the Kenmore Elite® Hybrid Water Softener is connected to electrical power, the blue light on the con- trol panel will be on or flashing, as follows:
= Blue light flashing rapidly, with “PRESENT TIME” shown in the display and the clock flashing slowly - The present time needs to be set, either during initial start up or after a long power outage. See “Set Present Time of Day”, at right.
= Blue light flashing slowly, along with the salt level indicators in the display - The salt monitor system indicates a low salt level and needs to be set. See “Salt Monitor System” on Page 17.
= Blue light flashing rapidly, with “Err” shown in the display - The electronic
= Blue light on steady (not flashing) - The system has power applied and does not require any attention.
PROGRAM THE SOFTENER
When the transformer is plugged into the electrical out- let, the model code (520) and a test number (example: J3.0), are briefly shown in the display. Then the words “PRESENT TIME” appear and 12:00 PM begins to flash.
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Figure 16
SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY
If the words “PRESENT TIME" do not show in the dis- play, press the SELECT button a few times until they do.
Figure 17
1. Press the r UP or s DOWN buttons to set the present time. Up moves the display ahead; down sets the time back. Be sure AM or PM is correct. NOTE: Press buttons and quickly release to slowly
advance the display. Hold the buttons down for fast advance.
2. When the correct time is displayed, press the SELECT button, and the display will change to show the “Hardness” screen.
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