Page 2 - FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER; defects in material or workmanship in this water softener.; FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS; or drum develop a leak.; SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY; salt hole cover
WARRANTY W A RR A NT Y i j ^ j j j j j ^ j j j j j ^ j j j ij^jjjjj^jjjjj^jjj ij^jjjjj^jjjjj^jjj i j ^ j j j j j ^ j j j j j ^ j j j ij^jjjjj^jjjjj^jjj i j ^ j j j j j ^ j j j j j ^ j j j >j^j.ij.ij^j.ij.ij^j.ij SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER For one yea...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS T A L E O F C O N N i j ^ j j j j j ^ j j j ij^j j I uj ^ j jjjj^jjj ij^j^ii^^j j jjj^j j j J JJJ^J j j rj JJ JJ.TJ JJ JJ ij^jnVj^j j jjj^j j j SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP PAGE NO. Safety Guides------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 Chec...
Page 4 - SECTION; WATER SOFTENER START UP; GUIDES
SECTION 1 I WATER SOFTENER START UP S C T o N ij^jjjjj^jjjjj^jjj IJ^J J JJJ^J J J J JJJ^J J J ij^j j B j ^ j j jjj^j j j ij^j j®j^j j jjj^j j j ij^jjjjj^jjjjj^jjj >j^j.ij.ij^j.ij.ij^j.ij A safety GUIDES ▲ Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water soften...
Page 5 - Page numbers referred to are in the Installation; California Efficiency Requirement; NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation
SECTION 1 I WATER SOFTENER START UP B. CHECK LIST OF gTEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL To be sure you have done all the steps to install the softener, read the following list. Refer to the Installa tion Manual, part no. 7258997, for step-by-step guides. Page numbers referred to are in the Installation...
Page 6 - program; THE TIMER; RECHARGE; PRESENT TIME; if other than this; PRESENT TIME
SECTION 1 I WATER SOFTENER START UP C. program THE TIMER FIG. 2 signal light adjust salt level adjust display button SELECT" button RECHARGE button DOWN button When the transformer is plugged in, a model code, and a test number (example: JIO) show in the face plate display for 4 seconds. Then, 1...
Page 7 - Q SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER; For ex; ■ Press the SELECT button once again,; iiB; IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING THE TIMER, CALL TOLL FREE,
SECTION 1 I WATER SOFTENER START UP C program THE TIMER Q SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER ■ Press the SELECT button once to display 25 (flashing) and HARDNESS. The grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of your water supply is on your water analysis report. Be sure to enter water test results on page A, for fu...
Page 8 - do all; hold for 3 se; ' Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On some
SECTION 1 I 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 oper...
Page 9 - Especially in humid areas,; THE STORAGE TANK; WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRON REMOVING
SECTION 1 I WATER SOFTENER START UP E. ADDING SALT TO 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 efficient, it is...
Page 10 - HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS; yy; TONIGHT
SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS yy TIMER FEyXTURES s c I o N ij^jjjjj^jjjjj^jjj IJ^J J JJJ^J J J j jjj^j j j rj:.f ij^j^iPCi^j j jjj^j j j ij^ j jjj^j j j ij^jjjjj^jjjjj^jjj >j^j.ij.ij^j.ij.ij^j.ij ^ EXTRA RECHARGE Sometimes, a manually started regeneration (recharge) may be desired, or n...
Page 11 - pacepla; TE TIMER FEATURES; MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERA; ON; ncc; u r r; un; JШ; default display; ^Maximum days betiveen regenerations:; soft
SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A. pacepla TE TIMER FEATURES ^ OPTIONAL SETTINGS - SALT EFFICIENCY, CLEAN FEATURE, CLEAN FEATURE MINUTES, MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERA TIONS and 12 / 24 HOUR CLOCK: 1. To set any of the following options, press and hold SELECT for 3 seconds until 000 shows i...
Page 12 - ^ RECHARGE TIME REMAINING and VALVE; recharge; lio; only
SECTION 2 I HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS ^ RECHARGE TIME REMAINING and VALVE POSITION INDICATORS valve positionindicators A recharge time remaining tOFF SeiVFill Brine I lio II IIJM* 3 2 Bkwsh Bins© RECHAReS TIME REmtNI^tG One of the valve position indi cators (Serv, Fill, Brine, Bkwsh, Rinse) is ...
Page 13 - B. SOFT WATER SERVICE and REGENERATION; generation is started at 2:00 a.m. by the electronic; D FILL; Clean; Brine is needed to clean the hardness minerals from
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...
Page 15 - AUTOMATIC BYPASS; KELHARGE
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...
Page 16 - SECTION 3; CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER; on; PLEASE SEE PAGE 1-6 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS.; SALT BRIDGE
SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER A. SALT: ADDING SALT TO STORAGE TANK, SALT BRIDGE s c I o N ij,jj j j j IJ,JJ J J j j j j ^ j j j ij,jj j j j IJ j j j ,j j j j j ij^jjjjj^jjjjj^jjj >j,jj.ij.ij,jj.ij.ij,jj.ij WHEN TO ADD SALT: The Salt Monitor System (see page 2-1) will turn the low salt lig...
Page 17 - CLEAN; do not lose; by hand only. Do not overtighten, which; IRON FROM RESIN BED
SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER 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, dirt, etc., the softe...
Page 18 - WATER SOFTENER FROM FREEZING; Drain All Water From Softener
SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER WATER SOFTENER FROM FREEZING 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...
Page 19 - not; hold; PROBLEM; No soft water; installation; Water hard sometimes
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...
Page 20 - SECTION 4; KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER; BYPASS VALVES; SINGLE BYPASS; TIMER SR CODE SR33
SECTION 4 KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER S C T o N ij^jjjjj^jjjjj^jjj IJ^JJJJJ^JJJJJ^JJJ J JJJ^J J J 1 1 t m imi t j I I 1 1 t j I I ij ^ j T j K j ^ j J jjj^j J J ij^jJjjj^jJjjj^jJJ >j^j.ij.ij^j.ij.ij^j.ij FIG. 13 A p||^Ej^3|Q|^3 ! specifications FIG. 14 i\ '' 1 1 1 , 1 1 1 D A 1 1 1 1 1 ( 1 1 1...
Page 21 - high capacity
SECTION 4 KNOW ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER A. DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS Pressure Drop (PSI) vs. Flow Rate (GPM) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Flow Rate (GPM) Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determining the softeners rated capacity and effic...
Page 22 - SECTION 5; SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION; WIRING SCHEMATIC; TO; ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST; AUTOMATIC; fully in ser; MANUAL
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION S C T o N ij.jjjj.jj.jjjj.jj.jjjj IJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ J JJJ^J J J IJJ.A9SJJJ JJJJJ jj n I^TI T J n t : i T J ijj B^B jjj JJJJJ jj ijjjJJJJJJJJJJJJjj rjJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ UJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ A. TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING SCHEMATIC BACK OF TIMER (PWA) AC INPUT PCS- ' TURBINE...
Page 23 - AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS; CODE; MOST LIKELY; Errs; Unplug transformer from outlet 2. Correct; MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS; valve position indicator; LI ULL; SOFF; POSITION SWITCH STATUS:
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION A. TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The 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 operat...
Page 24 - VALVE POSITION INDICATORS:; INDICATOR; Serv; Fill; VALVE POSITION; service
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION A. TROUBLESHOOTING VALVE POSITION INDICATORS: Depending on the valve position, the following indicators show in the display: INDICATOR Serv ............... Fill ............. Brine ............... Bkwsh ............. VALVE POSITION service fill brining/brine rinse...
Page 25 - MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK; does not; BRINING
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 initial checks, and the mannal initiated diagnostic...
Page 26 - B. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE; Loosen
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 RE LIEVE PRESSURE: • 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet. Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valv...
Page 27 - C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE; SERVICE CYCLE; the house soft water pipes.; FILL CYCLE
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 passes through the resin bed, then enters the...
Page 28 - BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES; bed, and out the top distributor to the drain. The fast
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES 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...
Page 29 - C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE; FAST RINSE CYCLE; As the valve rotates, the position switch lever drops to open the
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE 3 0 FTENER 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 en...
Page 30 - REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER; ijjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj
SECTION 6 I REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS. 625.388270 03 and 625.388280 03 s c T o N ij.jjjj.jj.jjjj.jj.jjjj IJJJJJUJJJJJJJJJJJ IJJ.^n»JJ J JJJJJ J J ijj MS^^ j j jjjjj j j IJJ^^SJJ J JJJJJ j j ijjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj rjJ^JJ^JJJJ^JJ^JJJJ^JJ^J UJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ 6 - 1 Problems, Question...
Page 31 - A. WATER SOFTENER COMPLETE; KEY
SECTION 6 I REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS. 625.388270 03 and 625.388280 03 A. WATER SOFTENER COMPLETE KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 — Cover Lock (req’d for ship, only) 1 — Rinn Insert (req’d for shipping only) 2 7230020 Cover (main) 3 7229998 Salt Hole Cover (order following ...
Page 32 - GROUNDING CLAMPS
SECTION 6 I REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS. 625.388270 03 and 625.388280 03 48 INLET - OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS ,49 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 3738 39 40 6 - 3 Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line
Page 35 - BYPASS INSTALLATION VALVE
SECTION 6 I REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS. 625.388270 03 and 625.388280 03 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...
Page 36 - KGnmore; Water Softeners; in; your home; no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!; Para pedir servicio de reparación
OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NOS. UltraSoft 275 625.388270 03 UltraSoft 280 625.388280 03 The model number of your water softener is found on the rating decal. This decal is on the rim, under the salt cover. When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following in formation: ♦ Product Typ...