Kenmore ULTRASOFT 175 625.388170- Manuals

SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP C. program THE TIMER FIG. 2 display UP button Customer Assistance 1 - 800 - 426-9345 PRESS FOR TONIGHT HOLD FOR IMMEDIATE RECHARGE button SELECT button DOWN button When the transformer is plugged in, a model code, and a test number (example: Jl.O) show in the face p...

SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP C. program THE TIMER SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER ■ Press the SELECT button once again to display the words SET HARDNESS and a flashing 25. SET P5 The grains per gallon (gpg) hard­ness of your water supply is on your water analysis report. Be sure to enter water test r...

SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP Care is taken at the factory to keep your water soft­ ener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply, and will not cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operat...

SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP E. add salt to the storage tank Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and every regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage tank by the softener. You must keep salt in the tank, but because the wa­ter softener is very effic...

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SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B. SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION REGENERATION SERVICE When the softener is giving you soft water, it is called "Service". During service, hard water comes from the house main water pipe into the softener. Inside the softener resin tank is a bed m...

SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B. SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION BRINING: During brining, the brine is moved from the salt storage area, into the resin tank. Inside the resin tank, brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin beads and they are discharged out the drain. How much brine...

SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS B. SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION AUTOMATIC BYPASS During the brining, brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration, HARD water goes through the soft­ener valve and to the house pipes. If a faucet is opened, hard water is there for your needs. Howev­er...

SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER S C T o N ij^jjjjj^jjjjj^jjj JJJJ^JJJ j jjj^j j j ij^j jnk^j j jjj^j j j j jjj^j j j ij^jjjjj^jjjjj^jjj >j^j.ij.ij^j.ij.ij^j.ij A. SALT: ADDING TO STORAGE TANK, SALT BRIDGE filling. Without salt, you will soon have hard water. WHEN TO ADD SALT: Check the salt...

SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER g THE yy^i“ER 30FTENER CLEAN NOZZLE & VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi (FIG. 11) is a must for the softener to work right. This small unit moves brine from the salt storage tank to the resin tank during re­ generation. If it becomes plugged with sand, silt...

SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER If the softener is installed where it could freeze (summer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain the softener: Close the shut-off valve on the house main wa­ ter pipe, near the water meter or pressure ...

SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER D. CHECKLIST ... TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often, you will find what's wrong your­ self and you won't have to call and wait for service. If you do not find anything wrong, while making the checks...

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SECTION 4 A. DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS Pressure Drop (PSI) vs. Flow Rate (GPM) KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determining the softeners rated capacity and efficiency. Continuous operation at flow rates greater than th...

J J. J J, J J. J J. J J, J J. J J. J J, J J. J J. J SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION S C T o N IJ.JJ J J.JJ.JJ J J.JJ.JJ J J IJ.JJ J J.JJ.JJ J J J jjj^j J J IJ .J J J J .J J .J J J J J jjjjj J J ijjjJjjjjjJjjjjjJJ ijjjJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ A. TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING SCHEMATIC BACK OF TIMER (PWA) AC IN PU...

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION A. TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICSThe faceplate timer (PWA) com­puter has a self-diagnostic func­tion for the electrical system, ex­cept for input power and water meter. The computer monitors electronic compo­nents and circuits for correct operati...

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION A. TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS — Valve in service, fill, brining, backwash or fast rinse position ™ p Valve rotating from one position to another C. While in this diagnostic screen, the following in­ formation is available and may be...

J J. J J, J J. J J. J J, J J. J J. J J, J J. J J. J SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION A. TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, and other controller functions. Always make the ...

J .J J, J J. J .J J, J J. J .J J, J J. J .J SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION B. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE Before working on the valve, turn off the water sup­ ply and disconnect from electrical power. TO RE­LIEVE PRESSURE: • 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet. Then clos...

J .J J, J J. J .J J, J J. J .J J, J J. J .J SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE Hard water enters the valve inlet port. Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor, into the resin tank. Hard water is softened as it p...

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE 11^ 11^ 1 1jg After fill, timer/switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position. Water flow is directed to the nozzle. Suction, created by the nozzle and venturi, draws brine from the salt st...

SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE During FAST RINSE, the rotor & disc is positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor, and exits through the bottom distributor, to the drain. The electronic timer again ener...

SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS. 625.388175 and 625.388180 A. WATER SOFTENER COMPLETE KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 — Cover Lock (req’d for ship, only) 1 — Rim Insert (req’d for shipping only) 2 7231563 Cover (main) 3 7231555 Salt Hole Cover (order following de­cal) -...

SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER 47 Kenmore MODEL NOS. NOS. 625.388175 and 625.388180 ® B. BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 3637 38 39 KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 29 7168647 Ceramic Weight 30 0513860 Float Stop 31 7097202 Float (includes Key No. 32) 32 0516947 Float Sea! 33 709...

SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS. 625.388175 and 625.388180 C. VALVE ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 50 7224087 Screw, #8-32 X 1” {2 req.) 51 7228544 Motor {incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 50) 52 7231385 Motor Plate 53 0900857 Screw, #6-20 X 3/8 {2 req.) 54 0503288 Bearing...

MANUAL MODEL NOS. UltraSoft 175 625.388170 UltraSoft 180 625.388180 The modei number of your water softener is found on the rating decal. This de­ cal is on the rim, under the salt cover. When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following infor­mation: ♦ Product Type ♦ Model Num...