Kenmore Water System 625348420 User Manual

OWNER’S  
MANUAL  
MODEL NO.  
625.348420  
Caution:  
Read and Follow  
All Safety Rules and  
Operating Instructions  
Before First Use of  
This Product.  
Demand Special Edition  
Water Softener  
Warranty  
Start Up / Setting Timer  
How It Works  
Care Of  
If you have questions when  
installing, operating or main-  
taining your softener, and  
when setting the timer, call  
this toll–free number...  
1–800–426–9345  
Specifications  
Repair Parts  
SAVE THIS MANUAL  
Use plastic bag and tie provided, to hang manuals nearby  
the softener for future reference.  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA  
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
SOFTENER START UP  
PAGE  
NO.  
SECTION 1  
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  
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5
6-7  
8
9
SECTION 2  
HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS  
A. FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES  
B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION  
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. DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS  
18  
SECTION 5  
SERVICE TECH INFORMATION  
A. TROUBLESHOOTING  
B. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE  
19-22  
23  
C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE  
24-26  
SECTION 6  
REPAIR PARTS  
29-31  
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WATER SOFTENER START-UP  
SECTION 1  
1A.  
SAFETY GUIDES  
Read all steps, guides and rules carefully be-  
fore installing and using your new water softener.  
Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Fail-  
ure 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.  
Your water softener will remove hardness min-  
erals and “clear water” iron from water, up to the  
limits shown on page 18. It will not remove other  
types of iron, acids, tastes and odors, etc. It will  
not purify polluted water or make it safe to drink.  
Protect the softener and piping from freezing.  
Damage from freezing voids the softener 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 INJURY, OR POSSIBLE FATAL  
SHOCK.  
THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS  
ONLY. BESURETOUSETHETRANSFORMER  
INCLUDED, AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUT-  
LET.  
Unplug the transformer right away if the  
power cable should become damaged or  
frayed. Make repairs before plugging back  
into the power outlet.  
Always unplug the softener 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  
stepĆbyĆstep guides.  
To be sure you have done all the steps to install the  
softener, read the following list. Page numbers  
referred to are in the Installation Manual.  
Is the house water supply flow going into the  
softener valve INLET? Trace piping to be sure.  
See pages 10 and 11.  
Is the plumbing bypass valve (or 3 valves) set for  
soft water service? See page 18.  
Is the valve drain hose connected to the drain fitĆ  
ting the right way? Does the drain hose run to the  
drain point without sharp bends or kinks that  
could stop or reduce water flow? See page 16.  
Is the softener power cable connected to the  
transformer, and is the transformer plugged into  
an inside, 120VĆ60Hz electrical outlet? See page  
20.  
3–valve  
brass  
Bypass  
Valves  
Be sure to restart the water heater. See page 20.  
plastic  
Water  
Heater  
NOTE: The state of Massachusetts requires a licensed  
plumber to perform the installation.  
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WATER SOFTENER START-UP  
SECTION 1  
1C.  
PROGRAM THE TIMER  
FIG. 1  
DOWN  
button  
display  
UP button  
Sears Water Line  
for Customer Assistance  
1–800–426–9345  
Kenmore  
Demand Water Softener  
RECHARGE TONIGHT  
RECHARGE NOW  
ON/OFF-  
HOLD  
SELECT  
SELECT button  
ON/OFF–HOLD button  
(Recharge Tonight–Now)  
When the transformer is plugged in, the model code  
SR17 shows in the face plate display for a few  
seconds, followed by a test number (example: S3.0).  
After the test number, 12:00 AM begins to flash.  
PRESENT TIME and RECHARGE TONIGHT show at  
the bottom of the display.  
reaches 1 using the DOWN button, or the highest  
hardness setting using the UP button.  
1. SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY:  
NOTE:  
If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the disĆ  
play, press the SELECT button (FIG. 1) until they do.  
Press the  
present time. Press UP to move the display ahead;  
press DOWN to move the time backward.  
UP/DOWN  
buttons to set the  
NOTE:  
If SR - - is flashing in the display, press the UP  
button (FIG. 1) until SR17 shows. Then, press the  
SELECT button to display the flashing 12:00 AM. If  
other than SR17 shows, when the transformer is  
plugged in, please see page 17 to reset.  
If the present time is between noon  
and midnight, be sure PM shows.  
If the present time is between  
midnight and noon, be sure AM  
shows.  
SOUND BEEPER": A beeper" sounds while  
pressing buttons for timer setĆup. One beep signals a  
change in the face plate display. Repeated beeps  
means the timer will not accept a change from the  
button you have pressed, telling you to use another  
button. For example, in setting the hardness (step 2),  
the beeper sounds repeatedly when the display  
NOTE:  
Each press of the UP or DOWN buttons changes the  
time by 1 minute. Pressing and holding the buttons  
changes the time 32 minutes each second.  
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WATER SOFTENER START-UP  
SECTION 1  
1C.  
PROGRAM THE TIMER  
2. SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER:  
3. SET RECHARGE (REGENERATION) TIME:  
Press the SELECT button once to display 15  
(flashing) and HARDNESS.  
Press the SELECT button once to display 2:00 AM  
(flashing) and RECHARGE TIME.  
The grains per gallon (gpg) hardĆ  
ness of your water supply is on  
your water analysis report. Be sure  
to enter water test results on page  
2, for future reference.  
At the 2:00 AM RECHARGE TIME  
setting, the softener begins regenĆ  
eration (see pages 11 and 12) at  
2:00 AM, ending no later than 4:00  
AM. This is a good time in most  
households because water is not  
being used (see AUTOMATIC BYĆ  
PASS, page 13).  
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  
contains 2 ppm iron. Add 5 to the hardness number  
for each 1 ppm of iron. In this example, you would  
use 25 for your hardness number.  
If a different RECHARGE TIME setting would be  
better for your household, do the following.  
Press the  
UP/DOWN  
buttons to set the  
desired RECHARGE starting hour. Be sure to observe  
the AMĆPM as you did when setting the time of day.  
15 gpg hardness  
2 ppm iron x 5 = 10 +10  
NOTE:  
(times)  
25 HARDNESS NUMBER  
Each press of the UP/DOWN buttons changes the  
display 1 hour. Continuous pressure on the UP or  
DOWN button changes the display twice each  
second.  
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).  
Press the SELECT button once again, to return  
the present time (steady) of day and RECHARGE  
TONIGHT in the display.  
NOTE:  
Each press of the UP/DOWN button changes the  
display by 1 between 1 and 25. Between 25 and the  
highest number, the display changes 5 at a time25,  
30, 35, etc. Continuous pressure on the UP or DOWN  
button changes the display twice each second.  
IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING THE TIMER, CALL TOLL FREE, NUMBER 1-800- 426- 9345.  
SEE PAGE 10 FOROTHERFACE PLATE TIMERFEATURES.  
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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, storage, installing and  
operating, bacteria could get into the softener. For  
FIG. 2 ADD WATER  
Salt Hole  
Cover  
this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested when  
installing.  
hose  
Brinewell  
Cover  
1. The first time you sanitize your softener, be sure to  
do all steps in the installation manual, and on pages  
5, 6 and 7 of this manual first.  
(remove and add  
about 3/4 oz. bleach)  
2. Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail or hose to fill  
the salt storage tank with at least 3 gallons of water.  
Brinewell  
3. Remove the brinewell cover and pour about 3/4  
ounce, or 1 to 2 tablespoons, of common 5.25%  
household bleach (Clorox, Linco, BoPeep, White  
Sail, Eagle, etc.) in the softener brinewell.  
Water,  
About 3 Gallons  
4. Press the ON/OFFĆHOLD button and hold for 3  
seconds to start a recharge. This first recharge does  
several things.  
Ċ It draws the bleach into and through the softĆ  
ener to sanitize it.  
Ċ It fills the salt tank to the water level  
needed.  
Ċ It gets all the air out of the resin tank.  
Ċ 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 without  
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. 3 ADD 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.  
Before filling, be sure the brinewell cover is in place  
on the top of the brinewell. Salt storage capacity is  
shown on page 18.  
NOTE:  
In humid areas, it is best to fill the storage tank  
halfĆfull, and to refill it more often. Salt bridging (see  
page 14) occurs more often when conditions are  
humid.  
Brinewell  
Cover  
Water softening salt with iron removing addiĆ  
tives Ċ 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 using sodium  
chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water.  
Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should  
consider the added sodium 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 2Ć1/2 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.  
YOUHAVE NOW FINISHED THE WATER SOFTENER STARTĆUP. AFTER THE SANITIZING RECHARGE,  
ON PAGE 8, THE SOFTENER WILL BE GIVING YOUSOFT WATER.  
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HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS  
SECTION 2  
2A.  
FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES  
EXTRA RECHARGE  
PROGRAM MEMORY  
If electrical power to the softener goes off, the time  
display is blank but the face plate timer keeps the  
correct time for about 6 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 unless  
a change is desired.  
Sometimes, a manually started regeneration (reĆ  
charge) may be desired, or needed. Two examples  
are:  
-- You have used more water than usual (guests  
visiting) and you may run out of soft water before the  
next timer started regeneration.  
Even if the timer is incorrect after a long power  
outage, the softener works as it should to keep you  
water soft. However, regenerations may occur at the  
wrong time of day until you reset the timer to the  
correct time of day.  
-- You did not refill the softener with salt before it  
was gone.  
You can start a regeneration right away, or you can  
set the timer to regenerate at the next 2:00 AM (or  
other preset recharge time). Do the following.  
RECHARGE NOW  
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 time of day, please  
call you local Sears Service Department for service.  
Press the ON/OFFĊHOLD  
button and hold for 3 seconds.  
RECHARGE NOW begins to  
flash in the display, and the  
softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration right  
away. This regeneration will last for about 2  
hours. Then, you will have soft water again.  
RECHARGE TONIGHT  
Press and release (do not  
hold) the ON/OFFĆHOLD butĆ  
ton. RECHARGE TONIGHT  
flashes in the display, and the  
softener begins regeneration at the next preset  
recharge time. If you decide to cancel the regenĆ  
eration before it has started, press and release the  
ON/OFFĆHOLD button once more to turn off the  
flashing RECHARGE TONIGHT.  
IF YOU NEED HELP ON THE USE OF THE TIMER FEATURES, CALL TOLL FREE,  
NUMBER1-800- 426-9345.  
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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 flows through  
the house main water pipe and into the softener.  
Inside of 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 ionĆexchanging. 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, water flows into the  
salt storage area during the fill stage as shown in FIG.  
5. Fill cycle lengthdepends on how muchsoft water  
making capacity you have used since the last  
regeneration. As you use more water, fill time  
increases so more brine is made. The greater  
amount of brine cleans more hardness minerals from  
the resin bed.  
After a period of time, the resin beads become  
coated with hardness minerals and they have to be  
cleaned. This cleaning is called regeneration or  
recharge. Regeneration is started at 2:00 a.m. by the  
electronic timer (see page 13). It takes place in 5  
stages or cycles. These are:  
FIG. 5 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE  
SOFTENER IN FILL  
hard water  
IN  
soft water  
FILL  
BRINING  
BRINE RINSE  
BACKWASH  
FAST RINSE  
1
2
3
4
5
OUT  
FIG. 4 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE  
salt storage  
tank  
SOFTENER IN SERVICE  
hard water  
IN  
soft water  
brine valve  
OUT  
salt storage  
tank (salt  
not shown)  
brine valve  
fill water  
resin tank  
resin bed  
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HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS  
SECTION 2  
2B.  
SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION  
BRINING: During brining, thebrineis moved  
from thesalt storagearea, into theresin 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. 7 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE  
SOFTENER IN BACKWASH  
hard water  
bypass OUT  
hard water  
IN  
drain  
-- the amount of resin in the softener,  
-- how fast thebrinegoes through thebed.  
resin bed lifted  
and expanded  
Thenozzleand venturi (FIG. 6) makesuction to  
movebrinefrom thesalt tank into theresin tank.  
They keep the brine flow down to a very slow rate to  
get the best resin cleaning with the least salt.  
BRINE RINSE: After all of thebrineis sucked out  
of thesalt tank, thebrinevalvecloses. Water keeps  
flowing through theresin tank thesameway it did  
during brining except the brine flow has stopped.  
Hardness minerals and brine flush from the resin  
tank to thedrain. Brining and brinerinsetogether  
vary in length of time they take, relative to the fill  
cyclelength.  
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. 8).  
FIG. 6 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE  
SOFTENER IN BRINING AND  
BRINE RINSE  
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.  
hard water  
bypass OUT  
hard water  
IN  
nozzle &  
venturi  
drain  
FIG. 8 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE  
SOFTENER IN FAST RINSE  
hard water  
IN  
soft water  
OUT  
drain  
brine valve  
brine  
BACKWASH: During backwash, water flows UP  
through theresin tank (FIG. 7) at a fast rateto 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  
ELECTRONICS  
Two main parts of the softener's electronics are a  
WATER METER, and a COMPUTER.  
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 regenerates from 2:00 AM to about 4:00  
AM, (you can change this time... see page 7). In most  
homes, 2-4 AM is a time when not much water is  
used, if any.  
WATER METER Ċ The water meter is in the  
softener valve outlet. As water flows through the  
meter, it sends electric pulses to the computer. The  
computer changes the pulses to a measure in gallons  
of water.  
COMPUTER Ċ The computer is part of the timer  
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 softener,  
page 7, you set it for the grains per gallon (gpg)  
hardness of the water.  
If you get up early in the morning and you can hear  
the softener regenerating, change the time setting.  
Set the recharge start time to 12:00 AM or 1:00 AM  
(page 7). 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.  
To find a regeneration pattern best for your needs,  
the computer uses: (1) water usage from the meter,  
(2) hardness setting, (3) softener capacity, and (4)  
time since the last regeneration. The computer  
always adjusts this pattern to your water using habits.  
It works to provide you with soft water for the  
longest time, at the most efficient salt usage.  
Softening capacity is used as hard water goes  
through the softener and hardness minerals are  
removed. When the computer determines that only  
enough capacity remains to provide soft water up to  
the next regeneration starting time (2:00 AM, or as  
otherwise set), it will schedule a regeneration.  
RECHARGE TONIGHT displays until the regeneraĆ  
tion begins. When the regeneration begins, TOĆ  
NIGHT goes off and RECHARGE NOW flashes  
during the 2 hour regeneration.  
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CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER  
SECTION 3  
3A.  
SALTREFILLING 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 9 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS.  
SALT BRIDGE  
Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the  
FIG. 9 SALT BRIDGE  
salt storage tank. It is usually caused by high  
humidity or the wrongkind 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.  
push tool into salt  
bridge to break  
1” – 2”  
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 followingis the best way to check for  
a salt bridge.  
pencil  
mark  
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. 9. Make a pencil mark on  
the handle, 1or 2below the top height of the rim,  
as shown. 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 the tank.  
broom handle  
salt  
salt bridge  
water level  
If the wrongkind of salt was the cause of 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:  
To keep your new Sears 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.  
NOZZLE AND VENTURI  
FIG. 10 CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VEN-  
TURI  
A clean nozzle and venturi (FIG. 10) 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, holding  
the housing tightly with 1 hand, turn the cap off. Do  
not lose the large oĆring seal. Lift out the screen  
support and screen, then the nozzle and venturi.  
Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean. If  
needed, use a small brush to remove iron or dirt.  
Also check and clean the gasket.  
Screen  
*Flow Plug  
(1–EP)  
Nozzle & Venturi  
Screen  
Gasket  
NOTE: Be sure holes in the  
gasketalignwi
bottom of the
housing.  
*Flow Plug  
(HVDC)  
Carefully replace all parts in the correct order.  
Lubricate the oĆring seal with silicone grease or  
Vaseline and place in position. Install and tighten the  
cap, by hand only. Do not overĆtighten and  
break the cap or housing.  
Nozzle & Venturi  
Housing  
*INSTALL WITH  
NUMBERED SIDE UP  
CONCAVE SIDE DOWN.  
IRON FROM THE RESIN BED  
or other equipment is needed. Your local Sears  
store has trained people to help you with iron water  
problems.  
Your water softener takes hardness minerals (calĆ  
cium and magnesium) out of the water. Also, it can  
control some clear water" iron. See maximum  
allowed in the specifications on page 18. 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  
the maximum of clear water iron, an iron filter  
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. 42Ć34426 for this. Clean the bed at  
least every 6 months. If iron appears in the soft water  
before 6 months, clean more often. Printed instrucĆ  
tions are on the resin bed cleaner bottle.  
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOURSOFTENER, 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. 11 DRAIN WATER FROM THE  
SOFTENER  
1. Close the shutĆoff 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. Ifa single bypass valve is installed, move the  
stem into bypass. See FIG. 12 on page 18. In a  
3Ćvalve bypass system, close the inlet and outlet  
valve and open the bypass valve. Ifyou want  
water in the house pipes again, reopen the  
shutĆoff valve on the main water pipe.  
floor  
drain  
wood block  
8. Looking at FIG. 11, lay a piece of2 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 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.  
4. Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet.  
5. Remove the salt hole cover and the main cover.  
Take off both drain hoses.  
6. Carefully remove the large holding clips at the  
softener inlet and outlet (see Key No. 61, on page  
30). Separate the softener from the adaptors or  
bypass valve.  
9. 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.  
7. Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the  
brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi  
assembly (see page 23). Lift the brine valve out of  
the brinewell. Tip the brine valve upside down to  
drain out water.  
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CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER  
SECTION 3  
3D.  
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, after making the checks, your softener still does not work  
right, call your Sears Service Department, or call toll free, number 1-800-426-9345 for telephone assistance.  
NOTE:  
1. Also read ERROR CODE, page 10.  
2. If an error code is not dispIayed, press and hold the SELECT button until (example: 000- -) shows in the  
display. Then, press SELECT again and hold until an SR code appears. It must show SR 17. If any other SR  
number shows, the softener computer is working on incorrect input and this would probably be the cause of  
the problem. To set SR 17, press either the UP or DOWN button. Then, press SELECT to return a flashing  
12:00 AM display, and reset the timer on page 6.  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
CORRECTION  
No soft water  
Faucet or fixture may be plumbed to From the outlet of the water softener, trace the water flow  
hard water  
paths in your house pipes. If soft water is not directed to  
a faucet or fixture where it is wanted, consult a plumber.  
To conserve salt, the installer may have isolated some  
fixtures (outside faucets, toilets, etc.) from soft water.  
No salt (or salt bridged) in the storage Refill with salt, or break the salt bridge (page 14). Press  
tank  
ON/OFF-HOLD (RECHARGE NOW) button and hold for  
3 seconds to start a regeneration (see page 10).  
Transfomer unplugged at the wall Check for loss of power due to any of these and correct.  
outlet, or power cable leads loose, fuse With the power back on, look at the time display and read  
blown, circuit breaker popped, or circuit PROGRAM MEMORY, page 10.  
switched off.  
Manual bypass valve(s) in bypass Look at FIG. 12 on page 18. Move the stem in a single  
position  
valve to service. In a 3-valve bypass, open the inlet and  
outlet valves, and be sure to fully close the bypass valve.  
Dirty, plugged or damaged nozzle & Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts (see page  
venturi  
15).  
Valve drain hose plugged  
The drain hose must not have kinks, sharp bends, or be  
raised too high above the softener (see page 16 in your  
installation manual).  
Water hard  
sometimes  
Hardness number setting too low  
Press and release the SELECT button until HARDNESS  
shows in the display. Read the hardness number in the  
display and be sure the same grains per gallon number is  
shown on your water analysis report. See page 7 to reset.  
Press and release the SELECT button until the present  
time shows in the display.  
Using hot water when softener is Avoid using hot water during this time because the water  
regenerating  
heater refills with hard water (see Automatic Bypass, page  
13).  
Increase in the grains of hardness in Ask your Sears retail or catalog store for a new water  
your water supply  
analysis. Then make a new hardness number setting  
(page 7).  
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OTHER THINGS TO KNOW  
SECTION 4  
4A.  
DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS  
FIG. 12 BYPASS VALVES  
F
E
B
D
A
C
INCHES  
CM  
A
B
C
D
E
Salt Tank Height  
40-1/4 102.2  
Resin Tank Diameter (nominal)  
Resin Tank Height (nominal)  
Inlet-Outlet Height  
Overall Height  
Length  
Width  
8
20.3  
40  
101.6  
41-1/2 105.4  
46  
116.8  
49.5  
41.9  
8.6  
1
F
F
19-1/2  
16-1/2  
3-3/8  
2
— Distance between inlet-outlet  
center lines  
MODEL NO. 625.348420  
TIMER SR CODE SR17  
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 28).  
WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER  
OTHERS  
MINIMUM WATER SYSTEM FLOW (gpm)  
MINIMUM–MAXIMUM WATER PRESSURE (psi)  
MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE (°F)  
MAXIMUM WATER HARDNESS (gpg)  
3
20-120  
120  
TYPE OF ION EXCHANGE MATERIAL (resin) High Capacity  
AMOUNT OF RESIN (cu.ft.)  
REGENERATION (RECHARGE) CYCLE TIME (min.)  
FILL  
.6  
90*  
3
2–8  
103  
7
3
MAXMUM “CLEAR WATER” IRON (ppm)  
BRINING/BRINE RINSE  
BACKWASH  
FAST RINSE  
SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER  
TOTAL REGENERATION TIME  
115–121  
TYPE OF SALT NEEDED  
ALTERNATE TYPE OF SALT  
Nugget/Pellet  
Pure, evaporated, compacted  
water softener salt  
STORAGE CAPACITY (pounds)  
200  
gpm = gallons per minute  
gpg = grains per gallon  
psi = pounds per square inch  
ppm = parts per million  
*Do not exceed this number when setting hardness in step 2,  
page 7. The maximum setting available is 95.  
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION  
SECTION 5  
5A.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
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.  
UP button  
Sears Water Line  
for Customer Assistance  
1–800–426–9345  
Kenmore  
Demand Water Softener  
display  
RECHARGE TONIGHT  
RECHARGE NOW  
ON/OFF  
HOLD  
SELECT  
ON/OFF–HOLD button  
(Recharge Tonight–Now)  
SELECT button  
DOWN  
button  
ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST  
1. Does the time display show the correct time of day?  
REMOVE THE TOP COVER AND SALT TANK COVER  
- If display is blank, check power source to the  
softener.  
6. Is there salt in the storage tank?  
- If time is flashing, power was off for over 6 hours.  
The softener resumes normal operation but regenĆ  
erations occur at the wrong time.  
- If an error code (Example: Err 03) shows in the face  
plate display, go to Automatic Electronic DiagnosĆ  
tics.  
7. Is the brine tubing connected? (See water flow  
diagrams).  
8. Is the brine valve float set right? (See page 22).  
9. Press the SELECTbutton 2 times to display the  
hardness setting. Be sure it is the correct setting for  
the household's water supply. (Make a hardness test  
of the raw water and compare with the hardness  
setting. Also test a soft water sample to verify if a  
problem exists.) Press SELECTtwice more to return  
the time of day display.  
2. Plumbing bypass valve(s) must be in Full Service  
position.  
3. The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the  
softener valve inlet and outlet respectively.  
4. Is the transformer plugged into a live", grounded  
wall outlet, and is the power cable fastened securely?  
If you do not find the problem after making initial checks,  
do the Manual Initiated Electronic Diagnostics, and the  
Manual Advance Regeneration Check.  
5. The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp  
bends, and not elevated over 8 ft. above the floor.  
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION  
SECTION 5  
5A.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
The chart below shows the error codes that could  
appear, and the possible defects for each code.  
AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS  
The face plate computer has a selfĆdiagnostic  
function for the electrical system (except input  
power and water meter). The computer monitors the  
electronic components and circuits  
for correct operation. If a malfuncĆ  
tion 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 SELECT  
button. The SELECT button remains operational so  
the service person can make the Manual Initiated  
Electronic Diagnostics to further isolate the defect,  
and check the water meter.  
POSSIBLE DEFECT  
CODE  
Err 01  
Err 02  
Err 03  
Err 04  
Err 05  
MOST LIKELY  
LESS LIKELY  
motor inoperative / wiring harness or connection to switch / position switch / face plate  
face plate  
motor inoperative / face plate  
face plate / position switch  
face plate  
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE: 1. Unplug transformer 2. Correct defect 3. PlugĆin  
transformer 4. Wait for 6 minutes. The error code will return if the defect was not corrected.  
MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAG-  
NOSTICS  
1. To enter diagnostics, press and hold the SELECT  
button until 000 - - shows in the display.  
A. The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation  
as follows:  
000 (steady) = Soft water not in use, and no  
flow through the meter.  
Ċ OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET Ċ  
000 to 199 (continual) = Repeats display for  
each gallon of water passing through the meter.  
B. The letter (P) and dash (or dashes) indicate POSIĆ  
TION switch operation. If the letter appears, the  
switch is closed. If the dash shows, the switch is  
open.  
If you don't get a reading in the display, with the  
faucet open, pull the sensor from the valve outlet  
port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of  
the sensor. You should get a reading in the display. If  
you get areading, unhook the in and out plumbing  
and check the turbine for binding.  
Use the ON/OFFĆHOLD (Recharge Now) button  
to manually advance the valve into each cycle  
and check correct switch operation.  
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION  
SECTION 5  
5A.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
2. Press the SELECT button and hold 3 seconds unĆ  
til…  
CORRECT  
SWITCH  
DISPLAYS  
VALVE CYCLE STATUS  
Valve in service, fill, brining, back-  
wash or fast rinse position  
– –  
SR 17 shows.  
Valve rotating from one position to  
another  
– P  
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.  
C. While in this diagnosticscreen, the following inĆ  
formation is available and may be beneficial for  
various reasons. This information is retained by  
the computer from the first time electrical power  
is applied to the face plate.  
Return the present time display: Press the  
SELECT button.  
-- Press to display the number of days this  
face plate has had electrical power applied.  
Change the SR number: To display the correct SR  
button. Press  
number, press the UP or DOWN  
SELECT, and reset the timer.  
-- Press  
tions initiated by this face plate since the SR code  
number was entered.  
to display the number of regeneraĆ  
NOTE:  
If the face plate is left in a diagnostic display (or a  
flashing display when setting times or hardness),  
present time automatically returns if a button is not  
pressed within 4 minutes.  
FACE PLATE REPLACEMENT: Be sure the valve is  
in service position (observe valve cycle indicaĆ  
tor) when replacing the face plate.  
If, after installing and programming the replaceĆ  
ment face plate, the valve is not in service position,  
do the following to assure correct cycle orientation,  
or timing, between the face plate and valve.  
MOTOR  
CAM  
position  
markers  
Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures, page 22.  
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. If an error code occurs, unplug the transĆ  
former, then plug in again.  
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION  
SECTION 5  
5A.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK  
3. Again press ON/OFFĆHOLD to move the softenĆ  
er into backwash. Look for a fast flow of water  
from the drain hose.  
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. An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top disĆ  
tributor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.  
4. Press ON/OFFĆHOLD to move the softener into  
fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow  
the softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out  
any brine that may remain in the resin tank from  
the brining cycle test.  
NOTE: The face plate display must show a steady  
time (not flashing).  
1. Press the ON/OFFĆHOLD button and hold in for  
3 seconds. RECHARGE NOW begins to flash as  
the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration.  
Remove the brinewell cover and, using a  
flashlight, observe fill water entering the tank.  
5. To return the softener to service, press ON/OFFĆ  
HOLD.  
A. Ifit does not enter the tank, look for an obĆ  
structed nozzle, venturi, fill flow plug, brine tubĆ  
ing, or brine valve riser pipe.  
BRINE VALVE  
FLOAT SETTING  
CYCLE FLOW RATES (GALLONS PER MIN.)  
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  
2. After observing fill, press the ON/OFFĆHOLD  
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 brinewell and observing a noticeable  
drop in the liquid level.  
10”  
NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water  
with salt contact.  
(Distance from top of resin tank, to top of resin bed.)  
A. Ifthe sotfener does not draw brine:  
- nozzle and/or venturi dirty or defective.  
- nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasĆ  
ket.  
FREEBOARD  
14” – 18”  
- restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose).  
- defective nozzle and venturi seal.  
- other inner valve defect (rotor seal, rotor &  
disc, wave washer, etc.).  
NOTE: Ifwater system pressure is low, an elevated  
drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping brine  
draw.  
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION  
SECTION 5  
5B.  
ROTARY VALVE SERVICE  
Before working on the valve, turn off the water  
supply and disconnect fromelectrical power .  
to SERVICE position. Tighten the screws using a  
crissĆcross pattern. If a torque wrench is available,  
torque to 30Ć40 inch pounds.  
TO RELIEVE PRESSURE:  
Lubricate the gear on the motor, and the valve cam  
gear with Molykote grease, or other high quality gear  
lubricant.  
- 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a  
soft water faucet. Then close the outlet valve and  
open the bypass valve.  
Be sure to orient the switch as shown, with the lever  
toward the cam.  
- SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS: Slide the bypass valve  
stem to bypass position. Loosen the 3 hex head  
screws (see A in drawing) toward the backside of the  
valve to allow pressure water to bleed out. Catch the  
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 disassemble.  
switch  
SERVICING THE VALVE  
Inspect all oĆrings, seals and gaskets for wear or  
defects.  
valve cam  
& gear  
Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor and disc for  
scratches, chips or wear.  
NOTE: If replacement is needed, be sure to use the  
current replacement part.  
flow plug (backwash  
and fast rinse flow  
rate control)  
ASSEMBLY  
Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper  
position. Lubricate ALL oĆrings and seals with FDA  
approved silicone grease. To install the rotor seal,  
first place the seal into the valve groove, rounded  
side down (see crossĆsection). 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.  
rotor & disc  
o–ring  
SEE NOZZLE  
ASSEMBLY  
wear strip  
SERVICE,  
seal  
SECTION 3  
rotor seal  
cross–section  
view  
drain seal  
nozzle &  
venturi seal  
Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal.  
Assemble 2 oĆrings and the wave washer onto the  
rotor and disc. Then center the rotor and disc, in the  
valve body, on the rotor seal.  
Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft.  
Then install the cover holding screws. Before  
tightening the screws, install the valve camand  
gear. Then, turn the rotor (CLOCKWISE ONLY)  
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION  
SECTION 5  
5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE  
SERVICE CYCLE  
from Valve Inlet  
(hard water)  
top distributor  
resin tank  
To Valve Outlet  
(soft 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  
from Valve Inlet  
(hard water)  
top distributor  
To Valve Outlet  
resin tank  
(soft water)  
resin  
bed  
resin  
bed  
bottom distributor  
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, when the valve reaches FILL position. As the rotor and disc  
rotates, the port opens for SOFT water 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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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION  
SECTION 5  
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  
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 tankand 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 slowly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the drain.  
BACKWASH CYCLE  
flow plug  
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  
bottom distributor, up through the bed, and out the top  
drain  
distributor to the drain. The fast flow (controlled by a flow  
plug in the drain fitting) flushes dirt, sediments, iron  
deposits, remaining brine and hardness to the drain.  
bypass  
hard water  
to valve  
outlet  
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SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION  
SECTION 5  
5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE  
FAST RINSE CYCLE  
drain  
soft water  
to valve outlet  
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 positioned in service until the timer initiates the  
next regeneration.  
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SECTION 5  
NOTES  
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REPAIR PARTS  
SECTION 6  
SEARS WATER SOFTENER  
MODEL NO. 625.348420  
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)  
7144960 Timer Repl. (PWA)  
7137620 Face Plate (order req’d decal)  
7194101 Face Plate Decal  
7
7137599 Rim  
8
7137727 Brinewell Cover  
9
7082150 Wing Nut, 1/4  
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, 1/4x 5/8″  
0900431 Hose Clamp F  
1103200 Hose Adaptor F  
9003500 Grommet F  
7116488 Brine Valve Assy. (also see pg. 29)  
7105047 Replacement Distributor  
0505644 Resin  
7092155 Resin Tank (Incl. Key No. 18)  
7170270 O-Ring, 2-3/4x 3″  
7077870 Top Distributor  
7170254 O-Ring, 13/16x 1-1/16″  
7170296 O-Ring, 2-7/8x 3-1/4″  
7141001 Vapor Barrier  
7176292 Clamp Section (2 req.)  
7088033 Clamp Retainer (2 req.)  
7095373 Transformer, 24V-10VA F  
7159931 Installation manual  
7194127 Owners Manual  
not illustrated  
Included in parts bags. See page 31.  
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REPAIR PARTS  
SECTION 6  
48  
SEARS WATER SOFTENER  
MODEL NO. 625.348420  
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  
7097202 Float (Includes Key No. 33)  
0516947 Float Seal  
7093216 Float Rod & Stem  
7092278 Guide Cap  
7170288 O-Ring 15/16 x 1-3/16  
0516211 Seal  
0516924 Retainer, Bottom Seal  
7116713 Clip  
7092252 Brine Valve Body  
7080653 Clip  
7131365 Screen  
7094979 Insert  
7092294 Retaining Ring  
7176161 O-Ring, 5/16 x 9/16  
7095470 Brine Tube  
7113016 Tubing Assy. (Incl. Key Nos. 43, 44  
& 45)  
48  
49  
7171349 Cone Screen  
7112997 Ground Clamp Kit F  
F
Included in parts bag. See page 31.  
1 2  
49  
29  
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REPAIR PARTS  
SECTION 6  
SEARS WATER SOFTENER  
MODEL NO. 625.348420  
VALVE ASSEMBLY  
82  
81  
80  
79  
83  
84  
78  
77  
30  
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REPAIR PARTS  
SECTION 6  
SEARS WATER SOFTENER  
MODEL NO. 625.348420  
PARTS LIST  
KEY  
NO. NUMBER  
PART  
KEY  
NO. NUMBER  
7146043 Screen  
7167659 Screen Support  
PART  
DESCRIPTION  
DESCRIPTION  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
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 Hose Clamp F  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
97  
98  
99  
7170262 O-Ring, 1–1/8” x 1–3/8”  
7081188 Cap4  
0521829 Flow Plug, .1 gpm  
7095030 Cone Screen  
7170246 O-Ring, 3–3/8 x 3-5/8  
7103964 Rotor & Disc  
7082087 Wave Washer  
7170212 O-Ring, 3/4 x 15/16  
7170238 O-Ring, 7/16 x 5/8  
7085263 Valve Cover  
7116713 Clip (2 req.) F  
0507369 Installation Nut (2 req.) ꢀ  
0507615 Installation Tube (2 req.) ꢀ  
7170335 Washer (2 req.) ꢀ  
7074123 Screw, #10-14 x 2 (5 req.)  
7077472 Expansion Pin  
7030713 Switch  
42-3441 Instal. Kit (includes Key Nos. 62, 63  
7117816 Spacer  
& 64) ꢀ  
7070412 Screw, #4-24 x 1-1/8 (flat head)  
7181580 Sensor Housing  
2204101 Turbine Support and Shaft  
7117858 Turbine  
9000803 O-Ring  
7187065 Nozzle & Venturi Assy. (incl. Key  
Nos. 75, and 77 through 84)  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
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  
7170319 O-Ring, 1/4 x 3/8 (2 req.)  
7081201 Retainer (Nozzle & Venturi)  
7081104 Nozzle & Venturi Housing  
1202600 Nut - Ferrule  
1148800 Flow Plug, .3 gpm  
7187772 Nozzle/Venturi–Gasket Kit  
7147112 Parts Bag (incl. parts marked with a  
, pages 28, 29 & 31) — order manu-  
als separately, if needed.  
7129716 Seal Kit (incl. Key Nos. 67, 68, 71,  
85, 88 and 89)  
42–3433 Drain Tubing, 3/8I.D. x 20ꢀ  
not illustrated  
optional – not included  
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.)  
42-3437 Bypass Valve (Complete) ꢀ  
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MANUAL  
Demand Special Edition  
Water Softener  
For the repair or replacement parts you need  
delivered directly to your home  
MODEL NO.  
Call 7 am – 7 pm, 7 days a week  
1 - 800 - 366 - PART  
625.348420  
(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)  
The model number of  
your water softener is  
found on the rating de-  
cal. This decal is on the  
rim, under the salt cover.  
REPAIR SERVICES  
For the location of a  
REPAIR SERVICES  
Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area  
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week  
1 - 800 - 488 - 1222  
When requesting service  
or ordering parts, always  
provide the following in-  
formation:  
For information on purchasing a Sears  
Maintenance Agreement, or to inquire  
about an existing Agreement  
Call 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Saturday  
1 - 800 - 827 - 6655  
z Product Type  
z Model Number  
z Part Number  
z Part Description  
America’s Repair Specialists  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.  
7194127 (12/97)  
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