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Page 1: ...g your softener and when setting the timer call this toll free number 1 800 426 9345 www KenmoreWater com SAVE THIS MANUAL Water Softeners with Deluxe Valve Warranty Start Up Setting Timer How It Works Care Of Specifications Repair Parts Use the plastic bag and tie provided to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference I Sears Roebuck and 3333 IL 60179 USA I Co Beverly Road Hoffman Esta...

Page 2: ...sionally installed talk to your Sears Salesman He will arrange for a prompt quality installation by Sears Authorized Installers SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be per formed in a neat workmanlike manner in accor dance with generally accepted trade practices Fur ther all installations shall comply with all local laws codes regulat...

Page 3: ...aceplate Timer Features Soft Water Service and Regeneration CARE OF YOUR WATER SOFTENER Salt Refilling Storage Tank Salt Bridge Keeping The Water Softener Clean Protect The Water Softener From Freezing Checklist Not Getting Soft Water ABOUT YOUR WATER SOFTENER Dimensions Specifications 2 1 to 2 3 2 4 to 2 6 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 4 1 4 2 B C A SERVICE TECH INFORMATION Troubleshooting 5 1 to 5 4 Rotary Va...

Page 4: ...AD AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER OR OTHER PROPERTY PERSONAL INJURY OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE ONLY THE TRANSFORMER IN CLUDED AND PLUG IT INTO A NOMINAL 120V 60 CYCLE HOUSEHOLD OUTLET THAT IS GROUNDED AND PROPERLY PROTECTED BY AN OVERCUR RENT DEVICE SUCH AS A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE IF TRANSFORMER IS REPLACED ...

Page 5: ...needed for softener repairs See FIG 14 page 4 1 of this manual _ Is the valve drain hose connected the right way and without sharp bends or kinks that could stop or reduce water flow See page 3 5 in the installation manual INLET Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual unless otherwise noted _ Is the transformer plugged into an inside al ways live grounded 120V 60Hz electrical out l...

Page 6: ...OF DAY Notes If SR shows in the display press the UP_ or DOWN _ button until SR29 shows for the Ultra Soft 250 or SR33 shows for the UltraSoft 275 Then press the SELECT button to set and change to the flashing PRESENT TIME display To check the model code unplug the transformer at the wall outlet and plug in again if other than these codes show see page 5 3 to reset SOUND BEEPER A beeper sounds whi...

Page 7: ...y I between I and 25 Between 25 and the highest number the display changes 5 at a time 25 30 35 etc Holding the UP or DOWN but ton in changes the display twice each second Press the SELECT button to display 2 00 AM flashing and RECHARGE TIME At the 2 00 AM recharge time setting the softener begins re generation see pages 2 4 and 2 5 at 2 00 AM This is a good time in most households because water i...

Page 8: ...t 3 4 ounce or 1 to 2 tablespoons of com mon 5 25 unscented household bleach Clo rox Linco BoPeep White Sat Eagle etc in the softener brinewell Replace the brinewell cover Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 3 seconds to start a recharge This first recharge does several things It draws the bleach into and through the softener to sanitize it water about 3 gallon It fills the salt tank to the ...

Page 9: ...suggestions will help give you years of maintenance free service 1 Place only one bag of KC1 in your softener at a time the salt storage tank should contain no more than 60 pounds of KC1 at any one time 2 A softener using KC1 should not be placed in areas with temperature fluctuations and high humidity KC1 will harden in these environments and may make the softener inoperable 3 Check the brine tan...

Page 10: ...RGE TONIGHT flashes in the display and the softener begins regeneration at the next preset re charge time Press and release the ON OFF HOLD button once more if you decide to cancel the regen eration and RECHARGE TONIGHZ SALT MONITOR SYSTEM The face plate timer has a low salt monitor with an indicator light to remind you to refill the storage tank with salt To set this monitor system _Lift the salt...

Page 11: ... minutes in length To change this cycle time use the UP button to increase the time or the DOWN button to shorten the time If no change is desired continue below 2 2 4 Press SELECT again to show the following RE CHARGE display RECHARG _t default display example set to 4 days maxi mum between regenerations _Maximum days between regenerations The face plate timer automatically controls regeneration ...

Page 12: ... to the softener goes off the time display is blank but the face plate timer keeps the correct time for about 12 hours When electrical power comes on again you have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing The HARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never require resetting un less a change is desired Even if the timer is incorrect after a long power outage the softener works as it should to ke...

Page 13: ...onic timer see page 2 6 It takes place in 5 stages or cycles These are I ILL i BACKWASH BRINING FAST RINSE BRINE RINSE Note If the Clean feature is set to ON additional back wash and fast rinse cycles occur before the fill cycle Water Flow Through the Softener in Service salt storage tank salt brine valve soft water hard water OUT IN resin tank resin bed REGENERATION FILL Salt dissolved in water i...

Page 14: ... drain Brining and brine rinse together vary in the length of time they take relative to the fill cycle length Water Flow Through the Softener in Brining and Brine Rinse hard water bypass OUT_ _ IN nozzle II It venturi_ bdneva_ i l iil hard water drain brine BACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank FIG 8 at a fast rate to flush iron minerals dirt and sediments from the bed an...

Page 15: ...imer circuit board It is programmed to know the softener s capacity how many grains of hardness minerals it will take out of the water before a regeneration is needed When starting the soften er page 1 4 you set it for the grains per gallon gpg hardness of the water To find a regeneration pattern best for your needs the computer uses 1 water usage from the meter 2 hardness setting 3 softener capac...

Page 16: ...empty space forms between the water and salt Then salt will not dissolve melt in the wa ter to make brine Without brine the resin bed does not regenerate and you will have hard water If the storage tank is full of salt it is hard to tell if you have a salt bridge Salt is loose on top but the bridge is under it The following is the best way to check for a salt bridge Salt should be loose all the wa...

Page 17: ...ug Nozzle Ventud _ _ Gasket _ _ iereen tered directly over the small holes in the nozzle venturi housing Flow Plug HVDC Nozzle Ventud Housing Install with numbered side up concave side down Be sure the largest flow plug is located in the nozzle ventud housing IRON FROM RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals cal cium and magnesium out of the water It can also control some clear water...

Page 18: ... Carefully remove the large holding clips at the softener inlet and outlet see Key No 67 on page 6 5 Separate the softener from the copper tubes or from the bypass valve Drain All Water From Softener drain wood block I Looking at FIG 12 lay a piece of 2 inch thick board near the floor drain Move the softener close to the drain SLOWLY and CAREFULLY tip it over until the rim rests on the wood block ...

Page 19: ...egenerating Increase in the grains of hardness in your water supply Restricted drain line Plugged or dirty nozzle venturi Valve rotor disc seals CORRECTION Refill with salt or break the salt bridge page 3 1 Press ON OFF HOLD RECHARGE NOW button and hold for 3 seconds to start a regeneration see page 2 1 Check for loss of power due to any of these and correct With the power back on look at the time...

Page 20: ...Inward For Bypass 3 VALVE BYPASS Bypass FOR SERVICE Valve close bypass valve open inlet outlet valves Outlet Valve 4 Inlet FOR BYPASS Valve open bypass valve close inlet outlet v TIMER SR CODE SR29 ULTRASOFT 275 TIMER SR CODE SR33 Note Please see the rating decal for operating capacity salt usage and service flow rate pressure loss performance spedfications Performance specifications are validated...

Page 21: ...ncy Rating 5060 2 9 Ib salt Max Drain Flow Rate gpm 1 8 gpm gallons per minute psi pounds per square inch b Does not include CLEAN feature cycle times if set to ON UltraSoft 275 high capacity 1 07 approximately 124 minutes 6 4 salt dose 5060 3 2 Ib salt 2 0 gpg grains per gallon ppm parts per million These systems conform to NSF ANS144 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantia...

Page 22: ...IC DIAGNOSTICS page 5 2 B Plumbing bypass valve s must be fully in ser vice position _The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the softener inlet and outlet respectively B Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded wall outlet and the power cable fas tened securely to the controller i The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends and not elevated over 8 ft above the floor l s t...

Page 23: ...and hold for three seconds You will see the following display showing valve cycle position position switch status open or closed and turbine operation valve position indicator i l uuoq position switch indicator open turbine count water flowing _N_ I _ _ _ 7 n I 22 turbine count no water flowing TURBINE OPERATION If no water is flowing through the softener the turbine indicator displays three zeros...

Page 24: ...ton to advance the valve to each position and observe the switch and position indicators to verify component op eration or to possibly isolate a defect _1_ Press and hold the SELECT button for 3 seconds until SR29 shows for UltraSoft 250 SR33 shows for UltraSoft 275 I 7 n 71 I_ 7 I b dd This code identifies the softener nominal capacity size If the wrong number shows the softener will operate on i...

Page 25: ...CYCLE FLOW RATES GALLONS PER MIN FILL flow to salt storage tank 0 3 1 1 liters BRINING _ 21 79 liters BRINE RINSE I flow 15 57 liters to 2 0 7 6 liters BACKWASH drain FAST RINSE 2 0 7 6 liters _ After observing fill press the ON OFF HOLD button to move the softener into brining A slow flow of water to the drain will begin Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brine...

Page 26: ...s are the only tools needed to completely disassemble SERVICING THE VALVE Inspect all o rings seals and gaskets for wear or de fects Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor for scratches chips or wear Note If replacement is needed be sure to use the current replacement part ASSEMBLY Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper posi tion Lubricate ALL o rings and seals with FDA ap proved sihcon...

Page 27: ...ter pipes FILL CYCLE position switch valve cam venturi rotor disc fill flow plug from Valve Inlet hard water fill water Isoft top distributor To Valve Outlet soft water l_ _n _ _ L r_s_n To begin a regeneration the electronic timer energizes the circuit to the valve motor The valve motor rotates the rotor and disc and the valve cam until the position switch lever drops to open the motor circuit an...

Page 28: ...utor and to the drain Hard water is available at the valve outlet When the brine valve closes to end brine draw water flow continues in the same directions to slowly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the drain bypass water to valve out let BACKWASH CYCLE flow plug drain _mer switch action again allows the motor to turn the rotor disc to place the valve in BACKWASH stopping water flow to the no...

Page 29: ...low enters the resin tank through the top distributor and exits through the bottom distributor to the drain The electronic timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service As the valve rotates the position switch lever drops to open the circuit The valve remains positioned in service until the electronic timer initiates the next regeneration 5 8 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345...

Page 30: ...8260 and 625 388270 S C T N JJ_JJJJ_JJJJJJ_ JJJJ_JJJJJJ_JJJ J JJJJJJJ_JJ J J_JJJ_J_JJ JJj_jJjJJJJJJJJJJ_ JJ JJJJJJJ_J JJ JJJJJJJJ_J J_ J_J_JJJJ JJJJJJ_JJJ_JJJJ aJJJJJJJJJJJJ_JJJJ 2 3 26 Rating Decal Location 8_ _ _ _ _ _ 19 _ 6 1 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ...

Page 31: ...l PWA UltraSoft 250 Timer Repl PWA UltraSoft 275 Faceplate order following decal Faceplate Decal UItraSoft 250 Faceplate Decal UltraSoft 275 Rim Brinewell Cover Wing Nut 1 4 Brinewell Decal Salt Level _ Salt Storage Tank Plastic Screw 1 4 x 5 8 Tube Clamp Tube Adaptor Grommet Brine Valve Asm also see pages 6 3 6 4 Replacement Distributor Resin Resin Tank UltraSoft 250 incl Key No 19 Resin Tank UIt...

Page 32: ... I REPAIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388260 and 625 388270 48 INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS 47 I 30 46 31 32 33 34 35 _ 36 37 g8 44 j49 6 3 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ...

Page 33: ...5 43 7094979 44 7092294 45 7176161 46 7095470 47 7113016 48 7171349 49 7248706 DESCRIPTION Ceramic Weight Float Stop Float includes Key No 33 Float Seal Float Rod Stem Guide Cap O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 Seal Retainer Bottom Seal Clip Brine Valve Body Clip Screen Insert Retaining Ring O Ring 5 16 x 9 16 Brine Tube Tubing Assy includes Key Nos 43 44 45 Cone Screen Grounding Kit 2 included in parts bag ...

Page 34: ...AIR PARTS FOR WATER SOFTENER Kenmore MODEL NOS 625 388260 and 625 388270 9_ 97 0 i 95 9o __ 0 88 82 92 54 53 55 56 61 94 _ 62 63 64 66 _ 72 6O 59 67 80 81 71 70 _ 69 68 76 77 6 5 Problems Questions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ...

Page 35: ...Y PART NO NUMBER 84 7095030 85 1148800 86 7187772 7190547 7114533 7204362 87 0521829 7084607 88 7146043 89 7167659 90 7170262 91 7199729 92 7248714 93 0900060 94 7085263 95 7074123 96 7077472 97 7030713 98 7117816 99 7070412 7187065 7253808 7129716 42 3433 42 34401 42 34403 notillustr_ed DESCRIPTION Cone Screen Flow Plug 3 gpm Nozzle Venturi Gasket Kit UItraSoft 250 Gasket UltraSoft 250 only Nozzl...

Page 36: ...air or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7247 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreemen...

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