Kenmore 625.3483500 - Manual (Page 17)

CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER
SECTION 3
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3D. HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST
... TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY
NOTE:
Read ERROR CODE", page 9. If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often,
you will find what's wrong yourself and you won't have to call and wait for service. If, after making the
checks, your softener still does not work right, call your Sears Service Department, or call toll free, number
1-800-426-9345 for telephone assistance.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
NO SOFT WATER No salt in the storage tank Refill with salt (see page 8). Use the
RECHARGE NOW button to start a
regeneration (see page 9).
Transformer unplugged at the wall outlet, or
power cable disconnected Check for loss of power and correct. Reset
the times, then use the RECHARGE NOW
button to start a regeneration (see page 9).
Fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit
switched off — SEE “TIMER
POWER-OUTAGE MEMORY”, PAGE 10. Replace fuse, reset circuit breaker, or
switch circuit on. Reset times and use the
RECHARGE NOW button to start a
regeneration.
Timer in the vacation (vac) position See VACATION feature to return the
softener to service (page 9).
No regenerations set on the timer See pages 18-20 to select and program a
schedule. Use the RECHARGE NOW
button to start an immediate regeneration.
Manual bypass valve(s) in bypass position See FIG. 16, page 21. Move stem in single
bypass valve to SERVICE.
Salt in storage tank bridged Refer to page 14 to break.
Dirty, plugged or damaged nozzle & venturi Take apart and clean (see page 15) or
replace damaged parts.
Valve drain hose plugged Hose must not have kinks, sharp bends, or
any water flow blockage (see page 16 in
your installation manual).
WATER HARD SOMETIMES Regenerations too few Refer to pages 18-20 to find correct setting.
More water being used See pages 18-20 for correct regeneration
setting.
Hot water used when softener is regenerating Avoid using hot water as the water heater
refills with hard water (see “Automatic
Bypass” on page 13).
Possible increase in water hardness Ask your Sears retail or catalog store for a
new water analysis.
Leaking faucet or toilet valve A small leak will waste hundreds of gallons
of water in a few days. Fix all plumbing leaks
and always fully close faucets.