OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 625.348670 Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. Genius II Water Softener u Warranty u Start Up / Setting Timer If you have questions when installing, operating or maintaining your softener, and when setting the timer, call this toll--free number...
WARRANTY SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS For ten years from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish and install a new current model water softener tank or salt storage drum, free of charge, if either the tank or drum develop a leak.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. SECTION 1 A. B. C. D. E. SAFETY GUIDES CHECK LIST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL PROGRAM THE TIMER SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT SECTION 2 A. B. A.
SECTION 1 1A. WATER SOFTENER START-UP SAFETY GUIDES s Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water softener. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage. Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water softener. s Your water softener will remove hardness minerals and “clear water” iron from water, up to the limits shown on page 20.
SECTION 1 1B. WATER SOFTENER START-UP CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL To be sure you have done all the steps to install the softener, read the following list. Refer to the Installation Manual, part no. 7183613, for step-by-step guides. Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual unless otherwise noted. 4 Is the house water flow going INTO the softener valve INLET? Trace piping to be sure. See pages 10 and 11.
SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START-UP 1C. FIG.
SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START-UP 1C. PROGRAM THE TIMER 4. SET CLEAN FEATURE OPTION: n Press the SELECT button to display OFF (flashing) and CLEAN. n Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set your water hardness number in the display. The DOWN button moves the display to 1. The UP button moves the display to the highest setting (see maximum setting for your model in the specifications).
SECTION 1 1D. WATER SOFTENER START-UP SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER FIG. 2 Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply, and will not cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the softener. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested¬ when installing. salt hole cover 1.
SECTION 1 1E. WATER SOFTENER START-UP FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT FIG. 3 ADD SALT Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and every regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage tank by the softener. However, you must keep the tank filled with salt. Fill the tank with NUGGET or PELLET water softener salt. DO NOT use rock salts, as they have dirt and sediments that will stop the softener from working.
SECTION 2 2A. HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES EXTRA RECHARGE SALT MONITOR SYSTEM - - You have used more water than usual (guests visiting) and you may run out of soft water before the next timer started regeneration. 1. Lift the salt hole cover and level the salt in the storage tank (press tank light button to light inside of tank). - - You did not refill the softener with salt before it was gone. 2.
SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2A. FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES OPTIONAL ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS occur within a number of days, use this feature. For example, if your water supply contains iron and you want the softener to regenerate at least once every few days to keep the resin bed clean, set the display as typically shown below. Setting is available from 1 to 15 days by using the UP and DOWN buttons. Following is a list of other timer features that are adjustable, and the default setting for each.
SECTION 2 2A. HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES OTHER FEATURES TANK LIGHT To light the inside of the salt storage tank, press the TANK LIGHT button on the faceplate. Press the same button again to turn the light off, or it will go off automatically in 4 minutes. LOW SALT INDICATOR LIGHT SALTSIGNAL LEVELLEVEL 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 When on, you need to refill the salt storage area with salt. After refilling, reset the salt monitor to turn the light off.
SECTION 2 2B. HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION SERVICE REGENERATION When the softener is giving you soft water, it is called “Service”. During service, hard water comes from the house main water pipe into the softener. Inside the softener resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny, plastic resin beads (FIG. 4). As hard water passes through the bed, each bead attracts and holds the hardness minerals. This is called ion-exchanging.
SECTION 2 2B. HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION FIG. 7 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE © BRINING: During brining, the brine is moved from the salt storage area, into the resin tank. Inside the resin tank, brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin beads and they are discharged out the drain.
SECTION 2 2B. HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION AUTOMATIC BYPASS ELECTRONICS During the brining, brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration, HARD water goes through the softener valve and to the house pipes. If a faucet is opened, hard water is there for your needs. However, you should not use hot water, if possible, because the water heater will refill with hard water.
SECTION 3 3A. CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER SALT¼ REFILLING STORAGE TANK/BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE NOTE: WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT (or potassium chloride): The Salt Monitor System (see page 10) will turn the low salt light on to warn you when to refill with salt. Check for a low salt light a few weeks after you install the softener, and every week after that. Always refill at about the #2 salt monitor level. At this level, the tank is about 1/3 full. Never let the softener use all the salt before refilling.
SECTION 3 3B. CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN NOTE: COVERS To keep your new Kenmore water softener looking nice, apply a coat of paste wax and repeat once a year. When dusty, wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it sparkling. Never use cleaners having ammonia or abrasives. They may scratch and dull the surface. FIG. 10 CLEANING THE NOZZLE & NOZZLE & VENTURI VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi (FIG. 10) is a must for the softener to work right.
SECTION 3 3C. CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING FIG. 11 DRAIN WATER FROM THE If the softener is installed where it could freeze (summer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain the softener — SOFTENER 1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank. 2. Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener. 3. Refer to FIG. 12 on page 20.
SECTION 3 3D. CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST ... TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY 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 you do not find anything wrong, while making the checks, and your softener still does not work, call your Sears Service Department. NOTES: 1. Also read ERROR CODE, page 12. 2.
SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW 4A. DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS FIG. 12 BYPASS VALVES F Bypass valve(s) should always remain in soft water service position. Position in “bypass” only if needed for softener repairs. SINGLE PULL OUT for service E B PUSH IN for bypass 3 -- VALVE A D C Bypass Valve FOR SERVICE close bypass valve open inlet & outlet valves Outlet Valve FOR BYPASS open bypass valve close inlet & outlet valves A B C D E F1 F2 — Inlet Valve MODEL NO. 625.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A. TROUBLESHOOTING Keep this manual with your water softener. If repairs are needed, the service technician must have the information on the following 8 pages. For telephone assistance, call toll free, 1- 800- 426- 9345.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5A. TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The chart below shows the error codes that could appear, and the possible defects for each code. The faceplate timer (PWA) computer has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical system, except for input power and water meter. The computer monitors the elec8 7 tronic components and circuits 6 5 4 for correct operation. If a mal3 2 function occurs, an error code 1 appears in the faceplate display.
SECTION 5 5A. SERVICE TECH INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING 3. Press the #1 SELECT button and hold 3 seconds should get a reading in the display. If you get a reading, unhook the in and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding. until¼ . . . HF32 shows. SALTSIGNAL LEVELLEVEL 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This code identifies the softener nominal capacity size. If the wrong number shows, the softener will operate on incorrect programming. Do the following as needed.
SECTION 5 5A. SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK 3. Again press ON/OFF-HOLD to move the soften- This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, and other controller functions. Always make the initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnostics. a. er into backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose. 4.
SECTION 5 5B. SERVICE TECH INFORMATION ROTARY VALVE SERVICE Before working on the valve, turn off the water supply and disconnect from electrical power. TO RELIEVE PRESSURE: motor motor plate - - 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet. Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve. assembled view cam & gear - - SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS: Slide the bypass valve stem to bypass position.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5C .. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE from Valve Inlet (hard water) top distributor To Valve Outlet (soft water) resin tank resin bed position switch resin bed bottom distributor Hard water enters the valve inlet port. Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor, into the resin tank. Hard water is softened as it passes through the resin bed, then enters the bottom distributor.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES venturi drain nozzle from Valve Inlet (hard water) brine from salt storage tank bypass hard water to valve outlet position switch After fill, timer/switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position. Water flow is directed to the nozzle.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE drain soft water to valve outlet position switch During FAST RINSE, the rotor & disc is positioned so water flow 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.
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SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS KENMORE WATER SOFTENER, MODEL NO. 625.348670 4 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NUMBER 1 -----Cover Lock (req’d for shipment only) 1 -----Rim Insert (req’d for shipment only) 2 7174177 Cover (main) 3 7137612 Salt Hole Cover 4 7095373 Transformer, 24V-10VA F 5 7132840 Power Cord (transformer) 6 7185518 Timer Repl.
SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS KENMORE WATER SOFTENER, MODEL NO. 625.348670 48 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NUMBER 30 7168647 Ceramic Weight 31 0513860 Float Stop 32 7097202 Float (includes Key No.
SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS KENMORE WATER SOFTENER, MODEL NO. 625.
SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS KENMORE WATER SOFTENER, MODEL NO. 625.348670 PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION KEY NO. NUMBER 50 7131755 Screw, #6-20 x 7/8 (2 req.) KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NUMBER 80 7081104 Nozzle & Venturi Housing 51 7133008 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 50) 81 1202600 Nut — Ferrule 52 7171200 Motor Plate 82 7095030 Cone Screen 53 0900857 Screw, #6-20 x 3/8 (3 req.) 83 1148800 Flow Plug, .
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OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. 625.348670 Genius II Water Softener For the repair 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) The model number of your water softener is found on the rating decal. This decal is on the rim, under the salt cover.
