Kenmore 625.3483500 - Manual (Page 25)

SERVICER’S TECH. INFORMATION
SECTION 5
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5C. TROUBLESHOOTING
a
.
If it does not move into fill, valve motor is inoperaĆ
tive. Check all wiringand connections.
b
.
If water does not enter tank, see QuickĆCheck
Troubleshooting," page 26.
Ċ After fill, press  to move softener
into brining. A slow flow of water to drain
begins. Verify brine draw from brine
tank. See flow rates on page 23.
NOTE: While in manual advance, the time display
will automatically return to the present time if a butĆ
ton is not pressed within 4 minutes.
c
.
If softener does not draw brine … see QuickĆ
Check Troubleshooting".
NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water
with salt contact.
ĊAgain press to move softener into
backwash. Look for a fast flow of water
from drain hose. See flow rates, page 23.
d
.
An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top distribĆ
utor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.
ĊPress  to move softener into fast
rinse. Again look for fast drain flow.
Allow softener to rinse for a few minutes
to flush out any brine remainingin resin
tank from briningcycle test.
ĊTo return softener to service, press .
4
.
Press  to display 18:88.
5
.
Press  to return present time and day.
BRINE VALVE FLOAT SETTING FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT
Brine Valve Body
Rod and Stem
Float
Float Stop
about 10”
The timed and flow controled
fill cycle regulates the
pounds of salt used each re-
generation. The float setting
is not critical. The float acts
only as an emergency shut-
off (in up position) to prevent
storage tank water overfill.
14” to 18”
*Freeboard
*Distance from top of tank to top of resin bed.