Kenmore 625.38306 - Manual (Page 85)

Service Tech Information
MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK
This check verifies proper operation of the vaive
motor, brine tank fiii, brine draw, regeneration flow
rates, and other controiier functions. Aiways make
the
initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnos­
tics.
NOTE: The faceplate display must show a steady
time (not flashing). If an error code shows, first
press the SELECT button to enter the diagnostic
display.
1. Press the REGENERATiON button and hoid in for 3
seconds. RECHARGE NOW begins to flash in the
dispiay as the softener enters the fiii cycie of regen­
eration. Remove the brineweii cover and, using a
fiashiight, observe fiii water entering the tank.
2. When FiLL is on steady, remove the brineweii cover
and, using a fiashiight, observe fiii water entering
the tank.
3. if water does not enter the tank, iook for an
obstructed nozzie, venturi, fiii flow piug, brine tub­
ing, or brine vaive riser pipe.
CYCLE FLOW RATES (GALLONS PER MIN.)
FiLL (flow to sait storage tank)
BRiNiNG (flow to drain)
BRiNE RiNSE (flow to drain)
MAX. BACKWASH (flow to drain)
MAX. FAST RiNSE (flow to drain)
4. After observing fiii, press the REGENERATiON but­
ton to move the softener into brining. A siow flow of
water to the drain wiii begin. Verify brine draw from
the brine tank by shining a fiashiight into the
brineweii and observing a noticeabie drop in the iiq-
uid ievei.
NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing
water with salt contact.
5. if the softener does not draw brine:
• nozzie and/or venturi dirty or defective
• nozzie and venturi not seated properiy on gasket
• restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose)
• defective nozzie and venturi seai
• other inner vaive defect (rotor seai, rotor & disc,
wave washer, etc.)
NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an elevated
drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping
brine draw.
0.3 (1.1 iiters)
.15 (.57 iiters)
.1 (.38 iiters)
2.0 (7.6 iiters)
2.0 (7.6 iiters)
Brine Valve
FIG. 52
6. Again press REGENERATiON to move the softener
into backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from the
drain hose.
7. An obstructed flow indicates a piugged top distributor,
backwash flow piug or drain hose.
8. Press REGENERATiON to move the softener into fast
rinse. Again iook for a fast drain flow. Aiiow the soften­
er to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that
may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycie
test.
9. To return the softener to service, press REGENERA­
TiON once more.
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345
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