SECTION5

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

A. TROUBLESHOOTING

AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS

The faceplate timer (PWA) com-

puter has a self-diagnostic func-

tion for the electrical system, ex- E r F _ _ cept for input power and water

meter. The computer monitors electronic compo-

nents and circuits for correct operation. If a malfunc-

tion occurs, an error code appears in the faceplate display.

MOST LIKELY _"

CODE_"

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

_ LESS LIKELY

Err1, Err3,

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

Err4

hiqh torque

Err5

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 6 minutes. The error code will return if the defect was not corrected.

 

MANUAL

INITIATED

ELECTRONICS

 

DIAGNOSTICS

 

 

 

[]

enter

diagnostics,

press

the

SELECT button

 

 

until 000

- - shows

in the

display.

 

NI3 1"3

UUU- -

A.The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows:

000 (steady) = Soft water not in use, and no

flow through the meter.

--OPENA NEARBY SOFTWATER FAUCET--

000 to 199 (continual) = Repeats display for each

gallon of water passing through the meter.

If you don't get a reading in the display with faucet

open, pull the sensor from the vane 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.

POSITION

SWITCH

SENSOR

HOUSING

RBINE

lINE

SUPPORT AND

SHAFT

VALVE

B. The letter (P) and dashes indicate POSITION

switch operation. If the letter appears, the switch is closed. If the dashes show, the switch is open.

Use the RECHARGE button to manually ad- vance the vane into each cycle and check correct switch operation.

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Kenmore ULTRASOFT 180 625.388180 Automatic Electronic Diagnostics, Code, Possible Defect, Opena Nearby Softwater Faucet

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