OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
625.348321
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Solid State Water Softener
z Warranty
z Start Up / Setting Timer
z How It Works
If you have questions when
installing, operating or main-
taining your softener, and
when setting the timer, call
this toll---free number...
z Care Of / Troubleshooting
z Specifications
1 ---800 ---426 ---9345
z Repair Parts
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Sears , Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Es tates , IL 60179 USA
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
NO.
SECTION 1
SOFTENER START UP
A. SAFETY GUIDES
B. CHECK LIST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
C. PROGRAM THE TIMER
D. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER
E. FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT
4
5
6
7
8
SECTION 2
HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS
A. FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES
B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION
9-10
11-13
SECTION 3
CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER
A. SALT: REFILLING STORAGE TANK, SALT BRIDGE
B. KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN
C. KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING
D. HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST
14
15
16
17
SECTION 4
OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
A. HOW TO “FINE-TUNE” YOUR WATER SOFTENER
B. DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS
18-20
21
SECTION 5
SERVICE TECH INFORMATION
A. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
B. REGENERATION CYCLE TIMES
C. TROUBLESHOOTING
22
23
24-26
27
D. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE
E. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE
28-30
SECTION 6
REPAIR PARTS
32-35
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WATER SOFTENER START-UP
SECTION 1
1A.
SAFETY GUIDES
Y Read all s teps , guides and rules carefully be -
fore ins talling and us ing your new water s oftener.
Follow all s teps exactly to correctly ins tall. Failure
to follow them could caus e pers onal injury or
property damage. Reading this book will als o help
you to get all of the benefits from your water s oft-
ener.
Y Your water s oftener will remove hardnes s min-
erals and “clear water” iron from water, up to the
limits s hown on page 21. It will not remove other
types of iron, acids , tas tes and odors , etc. It will
not purify polluted water or make it s afe to drink.
Y Protect the s oftener and piping from freezing.
Damage from freezing voids the s oftener warran-
ty. See page 16.
CAUTIONS
PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOL-
LOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO
THE SOFTENER OR OTHER PROPERTY,
PERSONAL INJ URY, OR POSSIBLE FATAL
SHOCK.
Y THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS
ONLY. BE SURE TO USE THE TRANSFORMER
INCLUDED, AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUT-
LET.
Y Unplug the trans former right away if the
power cable s hould become damaged or
frayed. Make repairs before plugging back
into the power outlet.
Y Always unplug the s oftener from electrical
power before removing outer valve covers .
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WATER SOFTENER START-UP
SECTION 1
1B. CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
Refer to the Installation Manual, part no.
7159931, for step-by-step guides.
To be sure you have done all the steps to install
the softener, read the following list. Page num-
bers referred to are in the Installation Manual.
n Is the house water flow going INTO the soft-
ener valve INLET? Trace piping to be sure.
See pages 10 and 11.
n Is the plumbing bypass valve (or 3 valves) set
for SERVICE? Bypass valve(s) should always
remain in soft water service position. Posi-
tion in “bypass” only if needed for softener
repairs. See page 18.
n Is the valve drain hose connected the right
way, and without sharp bends or kinks that
could stop or reduce water flow? See page 16.
n Is the softener power cable connected to the
transformer, and is the transformer plugged
into an inside, 120V-60Hz electrical outlet?
See page 20.
3--valve
brass
Bypass
Valves
n Be sure to restart the water heater. See page
20.
plastic
Water
Heater
Note, for installations in the State of Massachusetts:
Plumbing codes of Massachusetts shall be adhered to.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
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WATER SOFTENER START-UP
SECTION 1
1C.
PROGRAM THE TIMER
FIG. 1
PRESENT TIME
RECHARGE TIME
RECHARGE DAY
SET / CLEAR
Solid State Water Softener
ON / OFF
HOLD RECHARGE NOW
VACATION
SET THE TIMER
B. SET PRESENT DAY OF WEEK
1. Press the SET/ CLEAR button £ to set the
When the transformer is plugged into the electri-
cal outlet, 12:00 AM, SUnday began to flash in
the time display. Set the time of day and present
day of week as follows:
present day of the week in the display.
NOTE:
Press SET/ CLEAR and quickly release to move
the day display 1 at a time. Or, hold the
SET/ CLEAR button to move the day display
ahead 2 days each second.
A. SET TIME OF DAY
1. Press the PRESENT TIME AND DAY button
¡ once. The hour display continues to flash.
2. Press the PRESENT TIME AND DAY button
¡ again to steady the entire display. Figure 2
shows the timer set at TUesday.
2. Press the SET/ CLEAR button £ until the
present hour of the day shows in the display.
Be sure AM for morning hours, or PM for af-
ternoon and evening hours shows.
FIG. 2
PRESENT TIME AND DAY
RECHARGE TIME
1
2
3
NOTE:
.
PM
.
Press SET/ CLEAR and quickly release to move
the hour display ahead 1 at a time to the correct
hour. Or, hold the SET/ CLEAR button to move
the display ahead 2 hours each second, to the
correct hour.
RECHARGE DAY
TU
EXAMPLE: This drawing
shows 3:30 PM as the
present time of day, and
TUesday is the current
day of the week.
SET / CLEAR
4
5
ON / OFF
HOLD
VACATION
RECHARGE NOW
3. Press button ¡ once to steady the hour dis-
play, and minutes begin to flash. Repeat step
A2 to set the correct minutes.
No other settings are needed after installing
your water softener. The softener is factory set to
regenerate every Monday, Wednesday and Sat-
urday (beginning at 2:00 AM). For most families,
this gives enough soft water for their needs.
However, if you want the softener to regener-
ate at a different time, or on different days, or to
set for the most efficiency, see “Fine-Tuning
Your Water Softener,” page 18.
4. Press button ¡ again to steady the minute
display (day will begin flashing). Figure 2
shows the timer set at 3:30 PM. See step B to
set the present day.
SEE PAGE 9 FOR OTHER TIMER CONTROLS AND FEATURES.
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WATER SOFTENER START-UP
SECTION 1
1D.
SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER
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, stor-
age, installing and operating, bacteria could get
into the softener. For this reason, sanitizing as
follows is suggested¡ when installing.
FIG. 3
Brinewell
Cover
(remove and add
about 3/4 oz. bleach)
1. Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail or hose
to fill the salt storage tank with at least 3
gallons of water.
2. Remove the brinewell cover (FIG. 3) and
pour about 3/ 4 ounce of common 5.25%
household bleach (Clorox, Linco, BoPeep,
White Sail, Eagle, etc.) in the softener brine-
well.
Water,
About 3 Gallons
3. Press the ON/OFF-HOLD button and hold for
3 seconds to start a recharge. This first re-
charge does several things.
— It draws the bleach into and through the
softener to sanitize it.
— It fills the salt tank to the water level need -
ed.
— It gets all the air out of the resin tank.
— It makes the resin bed (see page 11) ready
for service.
NOTES:
This recharge takes about 2 hours.
You can sanitize the softener with or with-
out salt in the storage tank.
¡
Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On
some water supplies, the water softener may need
periodic disinfecting. Sanitize with or without salt in the
storage tank.
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WATER SOFTENER START-UP
SECTION 1
1E.
FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH 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.
FIG. 4
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.
Before filling, be sure the brinewell cover is in
place on the top of the brinewell. Salt storage
capacity is shown on page 21.
NOTES:
In humid areas, it is best to fill the storage tank
half-full, and to refill it more often. Salt bridging
(see page 14) occurs more often when conditions
are humid.
WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRON RE-
MOVING ADDITIVES — Some salts have an
additive to help the softener handle iron in the
water supply. Although this additive may help
to keep the softener resin clean, it may also
release corrosive fumes that will weaken and
shorten the life of some softener parts.
SODIUM INFORMATION: Water softeners us-
ing sodium chloride for regeneration add so-
dium to the water. Persons who are on sodium
restricted diets should consider the added so-
dium as part of their overall sodium intake.
For example, if your water supply is 15 grains
hard, you would have to drink 3 quarts of
softened water to consume 335 milligrams of
sodium. That is equivalent to eating 2-1/ 2 slices
of white bread.
Persons who are concerned about their drinking
water should consider a Sears Drinking Water
System that will remove or reduce in excess of
90% of the sodium and other drinking water
contaminants.
YOU HAVE NOW FINISHED THE WATER SOFTENER START UP. AFTER THE SANITIZING RE-
CHARGE, ON PAGE 7, THE SOFTENER WILL BE GIVING YOU SOFT WATER.
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HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS
SECTION 2
2A.
FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES
RECHARGE NOW — If you have guests visit-
ing, or other times when you use more water
than usual, you could begin to run out of soft
water. If the softener is not scheduled to regener-
ate for another day or 2, you would get hard
water until then. If this happens, or you think it
might happen, press and hold in the HOLD-RE-
CHARGE NOW button ¤ for 3 seconds until
RCHG shows. RCHG will flash in the display
during the regeneration, which lasts under 2
hours.
FIG. 5
PRESENT TIME AND DAY
1
RECHARGE TIME
2
3
.
PM
RCHG
.
RECHARGE DAY
SET / CLEAR
4
5
ON / OFF
HOLD
VACATION
RECHARGE NOW
NOTE:
Avoid using HOT water while the softener
regenerates, because bypass hard water will
refill the water heater (see “Automatic Bypass,”
page 13).
VACATION — The day you leave on vacation, or
other long absence, press (do not hold in) the
ON/ OFF VACATION button ¤ . VAC begins to
flash in the display (FIG. 6). The timer will keep
time, but the softener will not regenerate to
waste water and salt.
FIG. 6
PRESENT TIME AND DAY
RECHARGE TIME
1
2
3
RECHARGE DAY
SET / CLEAR
4
5
NOTE:
ON / OFF
HOLD
VACATION
Whie in VACATION, the softener will go
through a regeneration if the RECHARGE NOW
feature is used (see above).
RECHARGE NOW
To shut off the water supply to the softener, use
the plumbing bypass valve(s), FIG. 16, page 21.
WHEN YOU RETURN, press the VACATION,
button again to return the softener to service, and
the correct time of day in the display. Remember
to do this or the softener will not regenerate
and you will soon have hard water.
ERROR CODE — An error code could appear in
the face plate display if a problem occurs in the
softener electronics. If you see an error code
instead of the present time of day, please call you
local Sears Service Department for service.
Continued
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HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS
SECTION 2
2A.
FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES
TIMER “POWER-OUTAGE MEMORY” — If
electrical power to the timer goes off, the
“memory” built into timer circuitry keeps all
settings for 6 hours (minimum) or more. The
display is blank and the softener will not
regenerate. When electrical power comes on, 1 of
2 things will happen.
2. The display will show a time, but it will be
flashing. The timer memory did not keep the
time settings and they must be reset (page 6).
The flashing display is to remind you to reset
the timer.
NOTE:
1. The present time of day will show, meaning
When power comes on, the flashing display
returns to a time of 12:00 AM Sunday, then
begins to keep time again. If you do not reset all
time settings, the softener will regenerate 3 days
each week. However, regeneration will most
likely be on the wrong days and at the wrong
time.
the timer memory has kept all settings.
NOTE:
If the softener was in a regeneration when power
was lost, it will now finish the cycle.
If the softener was in a regeneration when power
went off, the valve will return to service position
without finishing the regeneration cycle. If your
water tastes salty:
- - use RECHARGE NOW (see page 9) to start
another regeneration, or
- - open 1 or more soft water faucets and allow to
run until the salt taste is gone.
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HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS
SECTION 2
2B. 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. 7). As hard water passes through the bed,
each bead attracts and holds the hardness
minerals. This is called ion-exchanging. It is
much like a magnet attracting and holding
metals. Water without the hardness minerals
(soft water) flows out of the softener and into the
house soft water pipes.
¡ FILL: Salt, dissolved in water, is called brine.
Brine is needed to clean the hardness minerals
from the resin beads. To make the brine, soft
water flows into the salt storage area during the
fill cycle as shown in FIG. 8.
The length of the fill cycle is factory set to
provide softening capacity for an average family.
You can reset this time when “fine-tuning” the
water softener, pages 18 through 20.
FIG. 8 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE
SOFTENER IN FILL
After a period of time, the resin beads become
coated with hardness minerals and they have to
be cleaned. This cleaning is called recharge, or
regeneration.
soft water
hard water
IN
OUT
Regeneration is started at about 2:00 a.m. (facto-
ry setting) by the timer. It takes place in 5 stages
or cycles. These are:
salt storage
tank
FILL
BRINING
BRINE RINSE
BACKWASH
FAST RINSE
1
2
3
4
5
brine valve
FIG. 7 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE
SOFTENER IN SERVICE
soft water
hard water
OUT
IN
fill water
salt storage
tank (salt
not shown)
brine valve
resin tank
resin bed
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HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS
SECTION 2
2B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION
© 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. How much brine is
needed to clean the resin depends on:
FIG. 10 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE
SOFTENER IN BACKWASH
hard water
hard water
bypass OUT
IN
drain
- - the amount of resin in the softener.
- - how fast the brine goes through the bed.
resin bed lifted
and expanded
The nozzle and venturi (FIG. 9) makes the
suction to take brine from the salt tank and put it
into the resin tank. It keeps the brine flow down
to a very slow rate to get the best resin cleaning
with the least salt.
¢ BRINE RINSE: After all of the brine goes into
the resin tank, the brine valve closes. Water
keeps flowing the same way it did during
brining, except the brine flow has stopped.
Hardness minerals and brine flush from the
resin tank to the drain.
¤ FAST RINSE: Backwash is followed by a fast
flow of water down through the resin tank. The
fast flow packs the resin bed and gets it ready for
return to service (FIG. 11).
After fast rinse, the softener returns to service.
Hard water goes into the resin tank where the
resin bed again takes out the hardness minerals.
Soft water goes to the house soft water pipes.
FIG. 9 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE
SOFTENER IN BRINING AND
BRINE RINSE
hard water
bypass OUT
hard water
IN
nozzle &
venturi
drain
FIG. 11 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE
SOFTENER IN FAST RINSE
soft water
hard water
OUT
IN
brine valve
drain
brine
£ BACKWASH: During backwash, water flows
UP through the resin tank (FIG. 10) at a fast rate
to flush iron minerals, dirt and sediments from
the bed and to the drain. The bed lifts and
expands for good cleaning.
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HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS
SECTION 2
2B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION
AUTOMATIC BYPASS
If you get up early in the morning and you can
hear the softener regenerating, change the time
setting. Set the recharge time to 12:00 AM or 1:00
AM (page 18). Then regeneration will start and
end that much earlier and your water heater will
not refill with hard water if a hot faucet is
opened.
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. The softener regener-
ates from 2:00 AM to about 4:00 AM, (you can set
anytime), a time when not much water is used.
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CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER
SECTION 3
3A. SALT¼ REFILLING STORAGE TANK/BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE
WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT: Check the salt
level a few weeks after you install the softener
and every week after that. Refill when the
storage tank is about 1/3 full. Never let the
softener use all the salt before refilling. Without
salt, you will soon have hard water.
IMPORTANT:
You will have a loss in softening capacity and
may get partly hard water if less than 10 inches
of salt is in the storage tank.
PLEASE SEE PAGE 8 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS.
SALT BRIDGE
Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in
FIG. 12 A SALT BRIDGE
the salt storage tank. It is usually caused by high
humidity or the wrong kind of salt. When the salt
bridges, an empty space forms between the
water and salt. Then, salt will not dissolve (melt)
in the water 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.
Broom Handle
Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of
the tank. Hold a broom handle, or like tool, up to
the softener as shown in FIG. 12. Make a pencil
mark on the handle, 1, or 2, below the top height
of the rim. Then, carefully push it straight down
into the salt. If a hard object is felt before the
pencil mark gets to the top of the tank, it’s most
likely a salt bridge. Carefully push into the
bridge in a few places to break it. Do not try to
break the salt bridge by pounding on the
outside of the salt tank. You may damage it.
If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge, take it
out. Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt
only.
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CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER
SECTION 3
3B.
KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN
COVERS
NOTE:
Never use cleaners having ammonia or abra-
sives. They may scratch and dull the surface.
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.
NOZZLE AND VENTURI
FIG. 13
A clean nozzle and venturi (FIG. 13) is a must for
the softener to work right. This small unit moves
brine from the salt storage tank to the resin tank
during regeneration. If it becomes plugged with
sand, silt, dirt, etc., the softener will not work
and you will get hard water.
Cap
O--ring Seal
Screen Support
To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the
softener top cover. Be sure the softener is in
service cycle (no water pressure at nozzle and
venturi), then turn off the cap from the nozzle
and venturi housing. DO NOT LOSE THE
LARGE O-RING SEAL. Lift out the screen
support and screen, then the nozzle and venturi.
Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until
clean. Ifneeded, use a small brush to remove iron
or dirt. Also check and clean the gasket, small
screen and flow plug.
Screen
*Flow Plug
(1--EP)
Nozzle & Venturi
Screen
Gasket
NOTE: Be s ure holes in the
gasket align with the holes at the
bottom of the nozzle & venturi
housing.
*Flow Plug
(HVDC)
Nozzle & Venturi
Housing
Carefully replace all parts in the correct order.
Lubricate the o-ring seal with silicone grease or
Vaseline and place in position. Install and
tighten the cap, by hand only. Do not overtigh -
ten and break the cap or housing.
*INSTALL WITH
NUMBERED SIDE UP
CONCAVE SIDE DOWN.
IRON FROM THE RESIN BED
the maximum of clear water iron, an iron filter or
other equipment is needed. Your local Sears
store has trained people to help you with iron
water problems.
If your water supply has clear water iron, even
though less than the maximum allowed, regular
resin bed cleaning is needed. Sears has resin bed
cleaner, Stock No. 42-34426 for this. Clean the
bed at least every 6 months. If iron shows up in
the soft water before 6 months, clean more often.
Printed instructions are on the resin bed cleaner
bottle.
Your water softener takes hardness minerals
(calcium and magnesium) out of the water. Also,
it can control some “clear water” iron0see
maximum allowed in the specifications on page
21. With clear water iron, water from a faucet is
clear when first put into a glass. After 15 to 30
minutes, the water begins to cloud or turn rust
colored. A water softener WILL NOT remove
any iron which makes the water cloudy or rusty
as it comes from the faucet (called red water
iron). To take red water iron out of water, or over
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SOFTENER,
CALL TOLL FREE, NUMBER 1-800-426-9345.
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CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER
SECTION 3
3C.
KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING
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 —
FIG. 14 DRAIN WATER FROM THE
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. Looking at FIG. 16 on page 21, move the stem
in a single bypass valve to bypass. Close the
inlet and outlet valve in a 3-valve bypass
system, and open the bypass valve. If you
want water in the house pipes again, reopen
the shut-off valve on the main water pipe.
4. Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet.
Remove the salt hole cover and the main
cover. Take off both drain hoses.
7. Looking at FIG. 14, lay a piece of 2 inch thick
board near the floor drain. Move the softener
close to the drain. SLOWLY and CAREFUL-
LY tip it over until the rim rests on the wood
block with the inlet and outlet over the drain.
Do not allow the softener’s weight to rest on
the inlet and outlet fittings or they will
break.
5. Carefully remove the large holding clips at
the softener inlet and outlet (see Key No. 61,
on page 34). Separate the softener from the
adaptors or bypass valve.
6. Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect
the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and
venturi assembly (see page 34). Lift the brine
valve out of the brinewell. Tip the brine valve
upside down to drain out water.
8. Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches
and hold until all water has drained. Leave
the softener laying like this until you are
ready to use it. Plug the inlet and outlet with
rags to keep dirt, bugs, etc. out.
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CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER
SECTION 3
3D.
HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST
... TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY
NOTE:
1. Read “ERROR CODE”, page 9.
2. If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often, you will find what’s
wrong yourselfand you won’t have to call and wait for service. If, after making the checks, your soften-
er still does not work right, call your Sears Service Department, or call toll free, number
1-800-426-9345 for telephone assistance.
You can find the model number of your water softener on the rating decal, on the brine tank rim. See
page 32.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
NO SOFT WATER
No salt in the storage tank
Refill with salt (see page 8). Use the RECHARGE
NOW button to start a regeneration (see page 9).
Transformer unplugged at the wall Check for loss of power and correct. Reset the
outlet, or power cable disconnected
times, then use the RECHARGE NOW button to
start a regeneration (see page 9).
Fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or Replace fuse, reset circuit breaker, or switch circuit
circuit switched off—SEE PAGE 10, on. Reset times and use the RECHARGE NOW
“TIMER POWER-OUTAGE MEMORY”.
button to start a regeneration.
Timer in the vacation (VAC) position
See VACATION feature to return the softener to
service (page 9).
No regenerations set on the timer
See pages 18-20 to select and program a
schedule. Use the RECHARGE NOW button to
start an immediate regeneration.
Manual bypass valve(s) in bypass See FIG. 16, page 21. Move stem in single bypass
position
valve to SERVICE.
Salt in storage tank bridged
Refer to page 14 to break.
Dirty, plugged or damaged nozzle & Take apart and clean (see page 15) or replace
venturi
damaged parts.
Valve drain hose plugged
Hose must not have kinks, sharp bends, or any
water flow blockage (see page 16 in your
installation manual).
Low or high system water pressure (Low If pressure is low, increase well pump output to a
pressure may disrupt brine draw during minimum of 20 psi. Add a pressure reducing valve,
recharge. High pressures may cause in the supply pipe to the softener, if day time
inner valve parts failure.)
pressure is over 100 psi (see installation manual).
WATER HARD
SOMETIMES
Regenerations too few
More water being used
Refer to pages 18-20 to find correct setting.
See pages 18-20 for correct regeneration setting.
Hot water used when softener is Avoid using hot water as the water heater refills
regenerating
with hard water (see “Automatic Bypass” on page
13).
Possible increase in water hardness
Leaking faucet or toilet valve
Ask your Sears retail or catalog store for a new
water analysis.
A small leak will waste hundreds of gallons ofwater
in a few days. Fix all plumbing leaks and always
fully close faucets.
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OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
SECTION 4
4A.
HOW TO “FINE-TUNE” YOUR SOFTENER
It is not hard to fine-tune your softener, but it
does take a few minutes of your time to do it
right. You may save up to 500 pounds or more of
salt each year with proper tuning. Read the
following carefully.
TO SET THE TIMER FOR DAYS OF REGEN-
ERATION AND FILL MINUTES, DO THE FOL-
LOWING.
NOTE:
Remember, the timer is factory set for Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday regenerations starting
at 2:00 AM. Fill time is factory set for 8 minutes.
To have soft water all the time, the softener must
regenerate, or recharge a certain number oftimes
in each 7 day period. How many times to
regenerate (set the timer) depends on 3 things.
1. SET DAYS AND TIME OF REGENERA-
TION, OR RECHARGE
1. The number of people in your home — tells
you how much water is used.
a. Press the RECHARGE TIME button © once
to display the factory set regeneration days
and starting time (flashing). To change the re-
generation start time, do step b following.
Otherwise go to step c.
2. The grains per gallon (GPG)hardness ofyour
water supply — listed on your water analysis
report (see page 2 in your Installation Manu-
al, or page 2 of this manual).
FIG. 15
NOTE:
If your water supply contains iron, compensate
for it by adding to the water hardness number.
For example, assume your water is 15 gpg hard and
contains2ppm iron. Add 5to thehardness number for
each 1 ppm of iron. In this example, you would use 25
for your hardness number.
PRESENT TIME AND DAY
RECHARGE TIME
1
2
3
AM
MO
.
.
RECHARGE DAY
WE
SA
SET / CLEAR
4
5
ON / OFF
HOLD
VACATION
15 gpg hardness
RECHARGE NOW
2 ppm iron x 5 = 10 +10
(times)
25 HARDNESS NUMBER
NOTE:
Read “Automatic Bypass” page 13, when choos-
ing a regeneration starting time other than 2:00
AM.
3. How much salt is used each regeneration —
determined by the length of the fill cycle (see
pages 19 and 20).
REGENERATION TABLE: The table (page 20)
makes it easy fo you to pick the best regeneration
and fill time setting to use.
b. Press the SET/ CLEARbutton £ until the de-
sired regeneration starting time shows in the
display.
Step 1 — Go down the side of the table to the
number of persons in your family, or the number
of people in the house using water.
NOTE:
Press SET/ CLEAR and quickly release to move
the display ahead 1 hour at a time. Or, hold the
SET/ CLEAR button to move the display ahead 2
hours each second.
Step 2 — Across the top of the table, find the
column listing the grains per gallon hardness of
your water, or hardness number for iron water.
WRITE IN YOUR RESULTS HERE.
Step 3 — Read across and down the table to find
the point where steps 1 and 2 meet. At this
meeting point, suggested days to regenerate,
and fill cycle minutes needed are shown.
1. M T W TH F S SU
---circle suggested days ---
Suggested days to
regenerate
2. ______Fill Cycle minutes needed
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4A.
HOW TO “FINE-TUNE” YOUR SOFTENER
c. Press the RECHARGE DAY button ¢ and
e. Press RECHARGE DAY button ¢ to display
a flashing TUesday, WEdnesday, etc., each
time using the SET/ CLEAR button £ to dis-
play either ON or OFF as needed.
SUnday begins to flash.
---- If you want regenerations on Sunday (from
regeneration table), press the SET/ CLEAR but-
ton £ to display ON.
After recharge is either set or cancelled for
SAturday, press the PRESENT TIME AND
DAY button ¡ once again to return the pres-
ent time and day display.
---- If you donot want Sunday regenerations, press
SET/ CLEAR button £ to display OFF.
d. Press the RECHARGE DAY button ¢ again
to display a flashing MOnday and ON (facto-
ry set recharge). As you did in step c, use the
SET/ CLEAR button £ to change the display
from ON to OFF, or from OFF to ON.
NOTE:
2. SET THE FILL CYCLE MINUTES
Press SET/ CLEAR and quickly release to move
the display ahead 1 minute at a time. Or, hold the
SET/ CLEAR button to move the display ahead 2
minutes each second. THE DISPLAY BEGINS
OVER AT 0 AFTER PASSING 59.
a. Press and hold the RECHARGE TIME button
© until FILL shows in the display, then re-
lease button © . After a few seconds, the fill
cycle minutes (factory setting¼ 8) will flash.
c. Press PRESENT TIME AND DAY button ¡
b. Press the SET/ CLEAR button £ to set the
minutes of fill cycle needed, as shown in the
regeneration table.
to return the present time and day display.
TO SET THE PRESENT TIME OF DAY, AND
DAY OF WEEK, SEE PAGE 6.
NOTE:
You may get hard water between regenerations
if you set the timer for fewer fill minutes than the
Regeneration Table shows you to set. A higher
setting than needed will waste salt.
IF YOU NEED HELP TO PROGRAM THE TIMER, CALL TOLL FREE,
NUMBER 1-800- 426-9345.
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SECTION 4
4A.
HOW TO “FINE-TUNE” YOUR SOFTENER
SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE TABLE, PAGE 18.
REGENERATION TABLE
WATER HARDNESS - GRAINS PER GALLON
11 to
15
16 to
20
21 to
25
26 to
30
31 to
35
36 to
40
41 to
45
46 to
50
Up to 5 6 to 10
1
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
TH
M
TH
1
PERSON
PERSON
IN THE
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
HOUSEHOLD
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
5
2
3
2
2
3
5
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
5
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
5
3
2
3
6
2
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
TH
M
TH
M
S
W
M
S
W
M
S
W
M T
TH
S
2
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
F
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
2
3
M
TH
M
TH
M
S
W
M
S
W
M
S
W
M T
TH
S
M T
TH
M T
TH
S
3
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
F
F
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
S
SU
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
M
TH
M
S
W
M T
TH
S
M T
TH
S
M T
TH
EVERY
DAY
M T
TH
EVERY
DAY
4
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
F
F
F
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
S
SU
S
SU
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
5
M
TH
M
S
W
M T
TH
S
M T
TH
M T
TH
S
M T
TH
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
5
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
F
F
F
F
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
S
SU
S
SU
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
6
M
TH
M
S
W
W
M
S
W
M T
TH
S
M T
TH
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
6
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
F
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
S
SU
2
3
3
3
4
5
7
7
M
S
W
M
S
M T
TH
M T
TH F
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
7
EVERY
DAY
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
F
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
S
SU
S
SU
8
2
3
3
4
5
8
M
S
W
M T
TH
S
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
8
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
3
3
2
3
4
5
8
9
M
TH
M
S
W
M T
TH F
M T
TH F
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
9
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
S
SU
S
SU
3
2
3
4
5
8
10
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
M
TH
M T
TH
S
M T
TH F
S
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
EVERY
DAY
10
PERSONS
IN THE
HOUSEHOLD
F
2
3
3
4
7
LEGEND:
DAYS TO REGENERATE: M = Monday, T = Tuesday, W = Wednesday
TH = Thursday, F = Friday, S = Saturday, SU = Sunday
(factory set for Monday, Wednesday and Saturday)
M T
TH
W
F
S
SU
MINUTE-LENGTH OF FILL CYCLE NEEDED
(factory set for 8 minutes)
4
MINUTES OF FILL @ 0.3 GPM
minutes
pounds
2
3
4
5
5
7
8
9
10
9
minutes
pounds
2.7
3.6
4.5
5.4
6.3
7.2
8.1
1.8
POUNDS OF SALT USED EACH REGENERATION
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OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
SECTION 4
4B.
DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS
FIG. 16 BYPASS VALVES
F
Bypass valve(s) should always remain in soft
water service position. Position in “bypass”
only if needed for softener repairs.
E
B
D
A
C
INCHES
40-1/4
8
CM
A
B
C
D
E
Salt Tank Height
102.2
20.3
Resin Tank Diameter(nominal)
Resin Tank Height (nominal)
Inlet-Outlet Height
40
101.6
105.4
116.8
49.5
41-1/2
46
Overall height
F1 Length
F2 Width
19-1/2
16-1/2
3-3/8
41.9
—
Distance between inlet-outlet
center lines
8.6
MODEL NO. 625.348321
NOTE:
Please see the rating decal for water softener operating capacity, salt usage and service flow rate/ pressure loss
performance specifications. Performance specifications are validated by the Water Quality Association (WQA).
The rating decal is located on the rim, under the salt hole cover (see page 32).
WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER
OTHERS
MINIMUM WATER SYSTEM FLOW (gpm)
MINIMUM-MAXIMUM WATER PRESSURE (psi)
MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE (5F)
MAXIMUM WATER HARDNESS (gpg)
MAXMUM “CLEAR WATER” IRON (ppm)
3
20-120
120
TYPE OF ION EXCHANGE MATERIAL (resin)
AMOUNT OF RESIN (cu.ft.)
REGENERATION (RECHARGE) CYCLE TIME (min.)
FILL (factory setting-time is adjustable)
BRINING/BRINE RINSE
High Capacity
.52
50
2
8
80
BACKWASH
12
FAST RINSE
TOTAL REGENERATION TIME (factory setting)
4
118
SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER
TYPE OF SALT NEEDED
ALTERNATE TYPE OF SALT
Nugget/Pellet
Pure, evaporated, compacted
water softener salt
gpm = gallons per minute
gpg = grains per gallon
psi = pounds per square inch
ppm = parts per million
STORAGE CAPACITY (pounds)
200
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION
SECTION 5
5A.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT:
Keep this manual with your water softener. If repairs are needed, the service technician must have the
information on the following pages. For telephone assistance, call toll free, 1-800-426-9345.
FACEPLATE TIMER
PRESENT TIME
RECHARGE TIME
RECHARGE DAY
SET / CLEAR
Solid State Water Softener
ON / OFF
HOLD RECHARGE NOW
VACATION
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION
SECTION 5
5B.
REGENERATION CYCLE TIMES
SEE REGENERATION TABLE ON PAGE 20, AND SPECIFICATIONS, PAGE 21.
CYCLE FLOW RATES (GALLONS PER MINUTE)
FILL (flow to salt storage tank)
BRINING
0.3 (1.1 liters)
.16 (.6 liters)
.11 (.4 liters)
1.8 (6.8 liters)
1.8 (6.8 liters)
BRINE RINSE
(flow to drain)
BACKWASH
FAST RINSE
TO SET DOUBLE BACKWASH (Softener has a backwash and fast rinse cycle before brining, and
after brining, which is beneficial on some kinds of iron bearing water):
AM
PM
RCHG
.
.
TU
SU MO
WE TH FR SA
USE BUTTONS £ (SET/ CLEAR), and ¡ (PRESENT TIME AND DAY)
1. Press and hold £ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . entire display comes on.
" Press ¡ to display 3 dashes
" Press £ to display dbl
" Press ¡ to display 18:88
2. Press £ to return present time.
REPEAT ABOVE STEPS TO CANCEL DOUBLE BACKWASH.
CYCLE SEQUENCE WITH DOUBLE BACKWASH: 1. Fill 2. Backwash 3. Fast Rinse 4. Brining/ Brine Rinse 5. Back-
wash 6. Fast Rinse — Return to Service
OTHER RECHARGE CYCLE TIME ADJ USTMENTS
Cycle times in specifications are factory settings. Do the following to check for correct cycle times.
NOTE: Removing from electrical power (varies from 6 to
a. If 3:12 does show, go to step 4.
.
.
15 hours) resets timer to factory programming.
b. If other than 3:12 (3:00 to 3:30),
DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY
press £ until 3:12 shows.
AM
PM
RCHG
.
1. Press and hold £ ¼ entire display
NOTE: Instead of programming a double backwash, a
longer single backwash is beneficial on some types of iron
water.
.
comes on.
TU
SU MO
WE TH FR SA
2. Press © ¼ 2:08 shows; meaning
#2 cycle (brining & br. rinse) and
80 minutes (8 x 10).
.
.
.
.
4. Press © ¼ 4:04 shows; meaning
#4 cycle (fast rinse) and 4 minutes.
a. If 2:08 does show, go to step 3.
a. If 4:04 does show, go to step 5.
.
.
.
.
b. If other than 2:08 (2:00 to 2:15),
b. If other than 4:04 (4:00 to 4:30),
press £ until 2:08 shows.
press £ until 4:04 shows.
AM
PM
RCHG
.
.
3. Press © ¼ 3:12 shows, meaning
.
.
5. Press © ¼ 18:88 shows.
TU
SU MO
WE TH FR SA
#3 cycle (backwash) and 12 minutes.
6. Press £ ¼ to return to present time and day.
TO SET MINUTE — LENGTH OF FILL CYCLE (factory setting, 8 minutes)
USE BUTTONS © (RECHARGE TIME), £ (SET/ CLEAR), and ¡ (PRESENT TIME AND DAY)
1. Press and hold © until FILL shows, then 16 (factory setting).
" Press £ to set the desired fill minutes
(from regeneration table).
2. Press ¡ to return present time and day.
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SECTION 5
5C.
TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
The chart below shows the error codes that could
appear, and the possible defects for each code.
The face plate has a self-diagnostic 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.
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 DIAG-
NOSTICS to further isolate the defect.
POSSIBLE DEFECT
MOST LIKELY
LESS LIKELY
CODE
E—1, E—2,
E—3, E—4
wiring harness or connection to switch / position switch / motor inoperative / valve defect causing
high torque
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE: 1. Unplug transformer 2. Correct de-
fect 3. Plug-in 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 fol-
lowing 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.
While the valve is ro-
tating from 1 cycle to
another, the display
will show (- P), mean-
ing the position switch
is closed.
MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTIC
Use the following procedures to advance softener
valve through regeneration cycles to check opera-
tion.
Remove top cover to observe valve rotation.
3. To advance valve,
press ¤ each time
you want to move
into next cycle.
(Pressing ¤ while
valve is rotating
has no affect.)
DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY
MOTOR
CAM
pos ition
markers
AM
PM
RCHG
.
1. Press and hold £ for 3 seconds
.
until 18:88 displays.
TU
SU MO
WE TH FR SA
2. Press ¢ to display position (P) switch open or
closed indicator.
If the valve is in service, fill, brin-
ing, backwash or fast rinse (see
markings on cam under motor), the
display will show¼ (- -), meaning
the position switch is open.
—Press and hold ¤ for 3 seconds to
move softener into fill cycle. Re-
move brinewell cover and, using a
flashlight, observe fill water enter-
ing tank.
continued
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5C.
TROUBLESHOOTING
—Again press ¤ to move softener
into backwash. Look for a fast flow
of water from drain hose. See flow
rates, page 23.
a. If it does not move into fill, valve motor is inop-
erative. Check all wiring and connections.
b. If water does not enter tank, see “Quick-Check
Troubleshooting,” page 26.
d. An obstructed flow indicates a
plugged top distributor, back-
wash flow plug, or drain hose.
— 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.
—Press ¤ 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
remaining in resin tank from brin-
ing cycle test.
NOTE: WHILE IN MANUAL ADVANCE, THE
TIME DISPLAY WILL AUTOMATICALLY RE-
TURN TO THE PRESENT TIME IF A BUTTON IS
NOT PRESSED WITHIN 4 MINUTES.
—To return softener to service,
press ¤ .
AM
PM
RCHG
.
.
c. If softener does not draw brine¼ see “Quick-
TU
SU MO
WE TH FR SA
4. Press ¢ to display 18:88.
Check Troubleshooting”.
PM
MO
.
.
NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water
with salt contact.
5. Press £ to return present time
and day.
BRINE VALVE FLOAT SETTING
FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT
Freeboard*
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5C.
TROUBLESHOOTING
*NOTE: Proper draw indicated.Be
sure to check for a salt bridge. As a
positive check for brine draw into the
resin tank, keep softener in brining for
20 minutes or more. Then, make a
taste test for salt at the drain water.
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION
SECTION 5
5D.
ROTARY VALVE SERVICE
Before working on the valve, turn off the water
supply and disconnect from electrical power. TO
RELIEVE PRESSURE:
- - 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a
soft water faucet. Then close the outlet valve and
open the bypass valve.
- - SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS: Slide the bypass valve
stem to bypass position. Loosen the 3 hex head screws
(see A in drawing) toward the back side of the valve
to allow pressure water to bleed out (catch water with
a rag).
DISASSEMBLY
To remove a part or group of parts, refer to the valve
drawing. A common screwdriver or nut driver,
Phillips screwdriver and pliers are the only tools
needed to completely disassembe.
SERVICING THE VALVE
Inspect all o-rings, seals and gaskets for wear or
defects.
Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor and disc for
scratches, chips or wear.
screen
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
position. Lubricate ALL o-rings and seals with FDA
approved silicone grease. To install the rotor seal,
first place the seal into the valve groove, rounded
side down (see cross-section). Apply a light coating
of silicone grease to the seal’s crossing ribs. Then,
carefully center the wear strip on the seal, and push it
downward onto the seal.
Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal.
Assemble 2 o-rings and the wave washer onto the
rotor and disc. Then center the rotor and disc, in the
valve body, on the rotor seal.
Lubricate the gear on the motor, and the valve cam
gear with Molykote grease, or other high quality gear
lubricant.
Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft.
Then install the cover holding screws. Before tight-
ening the screws, install the valve cam and gear.
Then, turn the rotor (clockwise only) to service
position. Tighten the screws using a criss-cross
pattern. If a torque wrench is available, torque to
30-40 inch pounds.
Be sure to orient switch as shown, with lever toward
the cam.
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION
SECTION 5
5E. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE
SERVICE CYCLE
from Valve Inlet
(hard water)
top distributor
resin tank
To Valve Outlet
(s oft water)
resin
bed
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. Soft water flows back into the valve and out
the valve outlet, to the house soft water pipes.
FILL CYCLE
position switch
valve cam
venturi
rotor & disc
fill flow
plug
from Valve Inlet
(hard water)
fill water
(s oft)
top distributor
resin tank
To Valve Outlet
(s oft water)
resin
bed
resin
bed
bottom distributor
To begin a regeneration, the solid state timer energizes the circuit to the valve motor. The
valve motor rotates the rotor and discand the valve cam until the position switch lever drops
to open the motor circuit and position the valve in FILL. As the rotor and disc rotates, the
port opens for SOFTwater fill through the venturi. Fill flow continues to the brine valve,and
into the salt storage tank. Soft water is still available to the house lines.
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SECTION 5
5E. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE
BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES
bypass hard water
to valve outlet
venturi
drain
nozzle
from Valve Inlet
(hard water)
brine from
salt stor-
age tank
After fill, timer/ switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position.
Water flow is directed to the nozzle. Suction, created by the nozzle and venturi, draws brine from
the salt storage tank and injects it into the resin bed via the bottom distributor. Flow continues out
the top distributor 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 slow-
ly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the drain.
BACKWASH CYCLE
bypass hard water
Timer/ switch action again allows the motor
to turn the rotor & disc to place the valve in
BACKWASH, stopping water flow to the
nozzle.Water is routed down and out the bot-
tom distributor, up through the bed, and out
the top distributor to the drain. The fast flow
(controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting)
flushes dirt, sediments, iron deposits, re-
maining brine and hardness to the drain.
flow plug
to valve outlet
drain
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION
SECTION 5
5E. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE
FAST RINSE CYCLE
s oft water
to valve outlet
drain
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 solid state timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service, and as the
valve rotates, the position switch lever drops to open the circuit. The valve remains posi-
tioned in service until the timer initiates the next regeneration.
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION
SECTION 5
NOTES
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REPAIR PARTS
SECTION 6
SEARS WATER SOFTENER
MODEL NO. 625.348321
KEY
NO. NUMBER
PART
DESCRIPTION
7137604 Cover (main)
7137612 Salt Hole Cover
1
2
3
4
5
6
7118333 Wire Harness (switch)
7132840 Power Cord (transformer)
7144978 Timer Repl. (PWA)
7137581 Face Plate (order decal below)
7155872 Face Plate Decal
7137599 Rim
7
8
7137727 Brinewell Cover
9
7082150 Wing Nut, 1/4²
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
7100819 Brinewell
7144619 Salt Storage Tank
7148875 Screw, Plastic, 1/4² x 5/8²
0900431 Tube Clamp F
1103200 Tube Adaptor F
9003500 Grommet F
7116488 Brine Valve Assy. (also see pg. 33)
7105047 Replacement Distributor
0501741 Resin
7092155 Resin Tank (incl. Key No. 18)
7170270 O-Ring, 2-3/4² x 3²
7077870 Top Distributor
7170254 O-Ring, 13/16² x 1-1/16²
7170296 O-Ring, 2-7/8² x 3-1/4²
7141001 Vapor Barrier
7176292 Clamp Section (2 req.)
7088033 Clamp Retainer (2 req.)
7095373 Transformer, 24V-10VA F
7159931 Installation Manual
7199012 Owners Manual
not illustrated
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F
Included in parts bag¼ see page 35.
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REPAIR PARTS
SECTION 6
48
BRINE VALVE
ASSEMBLY
SEARS WATER SOFTENER
MODEL NO. 625.348321
47
46
KEY
NO. NUMBER
7168647 Ceramic Weight
0513860 Float Stop
PART
DESCRIPTION
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
30
31
7097202 Float (Includes Key No. 33)
0516947 Float Seal
32
7093216 Float Rod & Stem
7092278 Guide Cap
7170288 O-Ring 15/16 x 1-3/16
0516211 Seal
33
0516924 Retainer, Bottom Seal
7116713 Clip
7092252 Brine Valve Body
7080653 Clip
34
35
7131365 Screen
7094979 Insert
7092294 Retaining Ring
7176161 O-Ring, 5/16 x 9/16
7095470 Brine Tube
36
37
38
45
44
43
7113016 Tubing Assembly (Includes Key
Nos. 43, 44 & 45)
39
40
48
49
7171349 Cone Screen
42
41
7112997 Ground Clamp Kit F
Included in small parts bag¼ see page 35.
F
INLET --- OUTLET
GROUNDING CLAMPS
49
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REPAIR PARTS
SECTION 6
SEARS WATER SOFTENER
MODEL NO. 625.348321
VALVE ASSEMBLY
82
81
80
79
83
84
78
77
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REPAIR PARTS
SECTION 6
SEARS WATER SOFTENER
MODEL NOS. 625.348321
PARTS LIST
KEY
NO. NUMBER
PART
KEY
NO. NUMBER
PART
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
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7131755 Screw, # 6-20 x 7/8 (2 req.)
7133008 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 50)
0900857 Screw, # 6-20 x 3/8 (2 req.)
7117808 Motor Plate
0503288 Bearing
7113927 Cam and Gear
7142942 Clip (Drain)
0501228 Flow Plug
7170327 O-Ring, 5/8 x 13/16
7024160 Drain Hose Adaptor
0900431 Tube Clamp F
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
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7187772 Nozzle and Venturi — Gasket Kit
7146043 Screen
7167659 Screen Support
7170262 O-Ring, 3/8 x 1-3/8
7081188 Cap
0521829 Flow Plug, .1 gpm
7095030 Cone Screen
7170246 O-Ring, 3-3/8 x 3-5/8
7199232 Rotor & Disc
7082087 Wave Washer
7170212 O-Ring, 3/4 x 15/16
7170238 O-Ring, 7/16 x 5/8
7085263 Valve Cover
7074123 Screw, # 10-14 x 2 (5 req.)
7077472 Expansion Pin
7116713 Clip (2 req.) F
0507369 Installation Nut (2 req.) ¡
0507615 Installation Tube (2 req.) ¡
7170335 Washer (2 req.) ¡
42-3441 Installation Kit (includes Key Nos.
62, 63 & 64) ¡
2207800 Installation Adaptor (2 req.) F
7170288 O-Ring, 15/16 x 1-3/16 (2 req.) F
7134224 Rotor Seal
7170204 O-Ring, 3/8 x 9/16
7092642 Plug (Drain Seal)
7129889 Spring
7081764 Seal (Nozzle & Venturi)
7082053 Valve Body
7030713 Switch
7117816 Spacer
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
7070412 Screw, # 4-24 x 1-1/8 (flat head)
7187065 Nozzle & Venturi Assy. (includes
Key Nos. 75, and 78 through 84)
7147112 Parts Bag, (includes parts marked
with a F , pages 32, 33 & 35) — or-
der manuals separately, if needed.
7129716 Seal Kit (includes Key Nos. 67, 68,
71, 85, 88 and 89)
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42-3433 Drain Tube, 3/8² I.D. x 20 ¢ ¡
7170319 O-Ring, 1/4 x 3/8 (2 req.)
7081201 Retainer (Nozzle & Venturi)
7081104 Nozzle & Venturi Housing
1202600 Nut — Ferrule
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not illustrated
1148800 Flow Plug, .3 gpm
¡
PARTS NOT INCLUDED WITH MODEL NO. 625.348321, avail-
able from Sears.
BYPASS INSTALLATION VALVE
MODEL NO. 625.34372
KEY
PART
DESCRIPTION
NO. NUMBER
100 0502206 Retainer Ring
101 7129863 Bypass Body
102 7105013 O-Ring, 13/16 x 1 (4 req.)
103 7130911 Stem
104 7170288 O-Ring, 15/16 x 1-3/16 (2 req.)
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42-3437 Bypass Valve (Complete) ¡
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OWNERS
MANUAL
SOLID STATE
WATER SOFTENER
For the repair or replacement parts you need
MODEL NO.
Call 7 am -- 7 pm, 7 days a week
625.348321
1 -- 800 -- 366 -- PART
(1 -- 800 -- 366 -- 7278)
For in --home major brand repair s ervice
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1 -- 800 -- 4 -- REPAIR
(1 -- 800 -- 473 -- 7247)
REPAIR SERVICES
The model number of
your water softener is
found on the rating de-
cal. This decal is on the
rim, under the salt cover.
For the location of a
Sears Repair Service Center in your area
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
REPAIR SERVICES
When requesting service
or ordering parts, always
provide the following in-
formation:
1 -- 800 -- 488 -- 1222
For information on purchas ing a Sears
Maintenance Agreement, or to inquire
about an exis ting Agreement
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Product Type
Model Number
Part Number
Call 9 am -- 5 pm, Monday -- Saturday
1 -- 800 -- 827 -- 6655
Part Description
America’s Repair Specialists
Sears , Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Es tates , IL 60179 U.S.A.
7199012 ( 3/00 )
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