Kenmore 350 series User Manual

PRINTED IN U.S.A. Part No. 7282598 (Rev. D 10/18/06)• Warranty• Installation• Start Up / Setting Timer• How It Works• Care Of• Specifications• Repair

10Read Before Beginning InstallationBEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTSYour water supply needs to be checked for chemicalanalysis, water pressure and

11FIG. 9INSTALLING BYPASS VALVE, AND/ORINLET AND OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORSClip (2)Valve OutletIncluded withSoftenerIncluded withSoftenerValve InletASSE

12Install 3-Valve BypassINSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES Complete the following steps to install the three (3)valve bypass:• Cut the house main wat

13Locate Water Softener and Connect PipesMOVE SOFTENER INTO PLACEGrip under ridge to move softener.PlywoodShimsTYPICAL SOLDERINGCONNECTIONSMain Water

14Connect Valve and Salt Tank DrainsCONNECT THE VALVE DRAIN HOSETake a length of 3/8” inside diameter drain tubing andattach one end to the drain fitt

15Leak TestLEAK TESTTo check for leaks, complete the following steps:CAUTION: To avoid water or air pressure dam-age to softener inner parts, and to f

16Electrical RequirementsINSTALL GROUNDING CLAMP BETWEEN THE SOFTENER IN AND OUT PIPES The house cold water pipe (iron or copper) is oftenused to grou

17Program The TimerCapacity PlusCapacity PlusUltracleansingUltracleansingAdjustable Low Salt IndicatorAdjustable Low Salt Indicator350 SeriesDisplayDO

18SET PRESENT TIME OF DAYIf the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display,press the SELECT button until they do show in the display.Press the UP o

19Sanitize The Water SoftenerSANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENERCare is taken at the factory to keep your water softener cleanand sanitary. Materials used to

2Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENERONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENERWhen installed, operated an

20Adding Salt To The Storage TankADDING SALT TO THE STORAGE TANKBrine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each andevery regeneration. The water fo

21Check ListCHECK LIST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TOINSTALLReview the following list to ensure you have completed allthe installation procedures.____1. Ch

22drops to level 2. At level 2, the storage tank is about1/3 full. This is the lowest you should allow the storedsalt level to drop to.5. If you wish

23Faceplate Timer FeaturesOPTIONAL SETTINGS:• SALT EFFICIENCY• CLEAN FEATURE• CLEAN FEATURE MINUTES• MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERATIONS• INTELLISOFT 9

24Faceplate Timer Features4. Press SELECT again to show the followingRECHARGE display.EXAMPLE: Set to 4 days maximum between regenerations. Maximum Da

25Faceplate Timer FeaturesFIG. 38RECHARGE TIME REMAINING AND VALVE POSITION INDICATORSOne of the valve position indicators (Serv, Fill, Brine,Bkwsh, R

26How Your Water Softener WorksFIG. 42SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATIONSERVICEWhen the softener is giving you soft water, it is called“Service”. See

27How Your Water Softener WorksSOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATIONBRINING: During brining, the brine is moved from thesalt storage area, into the resi

28How Your Water Softener WorksFAST RINSE: Backwash is followed by a fast flow ofwater down through the resin tank. The fast flow packsthe resin bed a

29Care Of Your Water SoftenerFIG. 46SALT BRIDGESometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the saltstorage tank. It is usually caused by high humi

3TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Guides ...

30Care Of Your Water SoftenerFIG. 47KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEANNOZZLE & VENTURIA clean nozzle and venturi (see Fig. 47) is a must forthe soft

31Care Of Your Water SoftenerPROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROMFREEZINGIf the softener is installed where it could freeze (sum-mer cabin, lake home, etc.

32Care Of Your Water SoftenerCHECKLIST TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEYIf your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often, you will fin

33SpecificationsFIG. 49Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345ABCDEFInches CMASalt Tank Height 40-1/4 102.2BResin Tank Diameter (nominal

34SpecificationsFIG. 50Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate us

35Service Tech InformationFIG. 51Keep this manual with your water softener. If repairs areneeded, the service technician must have the informa-tion on

36Service Tech InformationFIG. 52The faceplate timer (PWA) computer has a self-diag-nostic function for the electrical system, except putpower and wat

Position markers(Valve in service)MOTORFIG. 5537Service Tech InformationTROUBLESHOOTINGVALVE POSITION INDICATORS:Depending on the valve position, the

38Service Tech InformationMANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor,brine tank fill, brine draw, regen

39Service Tech InformationROTARY VALVE SERVICEIMPORTANT: Before working on the valve, turn off thewater supply and disconnect from electrical power. T

4Safety GuidesY Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water softener.Follow all steps exactly to correctly i

40FIG. 61Drainfrom valve inlet(Hard Water)Bypass HardWater ToValve OutletPositionSwitchBRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLEBrine from SaltStorage TankNozzleV

41Service Tech InformationDrainBypass HardWater To ValveOutletPositionSwitchBACKWASH CYCLEFlow PlugFIG. 62Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800

424312295628277Rating DecalLocation826252423222120910111213141817161915Kenmore MODEL Nos.625.383560 and625.393560Exploded ViewQuestions? Call The Kenm

43Parts ListKenmore MODEL Nos. 625.383560 and 625.393560A. WATER SOFTENER COMPLETEKey No. Part Number Part Description1 ---- Cover Lock (Required for

44Exploded View1918171234567891615141312102011INLET - OUTLETGROUNDING CLAMPSKenmore MODEL Nos.625.383560 and625.393560Questions? Call The Kenmore Wate

45Parts ListKenmore MODEL Nos. 625.383560 and 625.393560B. BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLYKey No. Part Number Part Description1 7168647 Ceramic Weight2 0513860

46Exploded View13474623456745891011441213141516424341403938373635343332312829272622232425SealWear-Strip1718192021Cross-SectionView30Questions? Call Th

47Parts List-Key PartNo. Number Part Description1 7224087 Screw, #8-32 x 1" (2 req.)2 7286039 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 1)3 0900857 Screw, #6

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5Unpack and Check Your CartonFIG. 1Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 Packing ListINSPECT SHIPMENTYour water softener is shipped co

6Plan Your InstallationPLAN YOUR INSTALLATIONIt is recomended to read through the entire manual beforebeginning your installation. Follow all steps ex

7Plan Your InstallationTypical Installation1. Place as close as possible but always after, thepressure tank (well water) or water meter (citywater). S

8Plan Your InstallationSuggested Slab Foundation InstallationPlug the softener transformerinto an inside, 120 volt 60Hzelectrical outlet. If an outsid

9PIPE, FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS NEEDEDYou must first decide how to run “in” and “out” pipes tothe softener. Look at your house main water pipe at the