Kenmore 625.3483500 - Manual (Page 24)

SERVICER’S TECH. INFORMATION
SECTION 5
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5C. TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
The face plate has a selfĆdiagnostic function for the
electrical system (except input power). The face plate
monitors the electronic components and circuits for
correct operation. If a malfunction
occurs, an error code appears in the
face plate display .
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 SET button.
The SET button remains operational so the service
person can make the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSĆ
TICS to further isolate the defect.
CODE
POSSIBLE DEFECT
MOST LIKELY LESS LIKELY
E—1 motor inoperative / wiring harness or connection to switch / switch / face plate
E—2, E—3 face plate
E—4 face plate / position switch
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE: 1. Unplug transformer 2. Correct defect 3.
PlugĆin transformer 4. Wait for 6 minutes. The error code will return if the defect was not corrected.
FACE PLATE REPLACEMENT: Be sure the valve is in service position (observe valve cycle indicator. . . see
below) when replacingthe face plate.
If, after installing and programming the replacement face place, the valve is not in service position, do the followĆ
ing to assure correct cycle orientation, or timing, between the face plate and valve.
Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures, below. With the RECHARGE NOW button, advance through the recharge
cycles until the valve stops in service position, and RECHARGE no longer flashes in the timer.
NOTE: The valve motor may automatically drive through several valve positions while searching for service.
MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTIC
Use the following procedures to advance softener
valve through regeneration cycles to check operation.
Remove top cover to observe valve rotation.
DISPLAY MUST SHOWTIME AND DAY
1
.
Press and hold  for 3 seconds until
18:88 displays.
2
.
Press  to display position (P) switch open or
closed indicator.
If the valve is in service, fill, brining,
backwash or fast rinse (see markings on
cam under motor), the display will
show … (- -), meaning the position
switch is open.
While the valve is
rotating from 1 cycle to
another, the display
will show (- P), meanĆ
ing the position switch
is closed.
3
.
To advance valve,
press  each time
you want to move
into next cycle.
(Pressing  while
valve is rotating has
no affect.)
ĊPress and hold  for 3 seconds to
move softener into fill cycle. Remove
brinewell cover and, using a flashlight,
observe fill water entering tank.
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CAM
MOTOR
position
markers