Kenmore 420 Series User Manual

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USAPRINTED IN U.S.A. Part No. 7282611 (Rev. E 10/18/06)• Warranty• Installation•

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

17Install Covers and Restart Water HeaterFIG. 23INSTALL COVERSAfter installing your water softener, replace the covers.Angle the covers so the main co

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

19Program The TimerSET REGENERATION TIMETo complete setting the regeneration time, complete the follow-ing steps:1. Press the SELECT button to display

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

20Sanitize The Water SoftenerSANITIZE THE WATER SOFTENERCare is taken at the factory to keep your water softener cleanand sanitary. Materials used to

21Adding Salt To The Storage TankADDING SALT TO THE STORAGE TANKBrine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each andevery regeneration. The water fo

22Check ListCHECK LIST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TOINSTALLReview the following list to ensure you have completed allthe installation procedures.____1. Ch

23SettingsOptionsUnitsService ModeEXITCHANGE SELECTb dMAIN MENUFIG. 35LanguagePresent TimeHardnessRecharge TimeBackExitCHANGE SELECTb dSETTINGSFIG. 36

24Faceplate Timer FeaturesLanguage for all screens can be in English, Spanish orFrench. Move the black bar to Language, and pressSELECT. Move black ba

25Faceplate Timer FeaturesSalt Alert Level is the level at which you want your softenerto signal that the salt level is low. When salt level drops tot

26Faceplate Timer FeaturesQuestions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345The QuickChargeoption is an integral part of theIntelliSoft water and s

27Faceplate Timer FeaturesQuestions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345Time OptionsDiagnosicsSet ModelFactory DefaultsBackExitCHANGE SELECTb d

28Faceplate Timer FeaturesQuestions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345KENMORE’S ULTRA CLEANSING FEATURE The ultra cleansing feature keeps lar

29How Your Water Softener WorksFIG. 52SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATIONSERVICEWhen the softener is giving you soft water, it is called“Service”. Dur

3TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Guides...

30How Your Water Softener WorksSOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATIONBRINING: During brining, the brine is moved from thesalt storage area, into the resi

31How 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

32Care Of Your Water SoftenerFIG. 56SALT BRIDGESometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the saltstorage tank. It is usually caused by high humi

33Care Of Your Water SoftenerFIG. 57KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEANNOZZLE & VENTURIA clean nozzle and venturi (see Fig. 57) is a must forthe soft

34Care Of Your Water SoftenerPROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROMFREEZINGIf the softener is installed where it could freeze (sum-mer cabin, lake home, etc.

35Care Of Your Water SoftenerCHECKLIST TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEYIf your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often, you will fin

36SpecificationsFIG. 59Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345AABCDEFInches CMASalt Tank Height 34 86.4BResin Tank Diameter (nominal)10

37SpecificationsFIG. 60Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate

38Service Tech InformationFIG. 61Keep this manual with your water softener. If repairs areneeded, the service technician must have the informa-tion on

39Service Tech InformationFIG. 62The faceplate timer (PWA) computer has a self-diag-nostic function for the electrical system, except for inputpower a

4Y Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water soften-er. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Fai

40Service Tech InformationPOSITION SWITCH STATUS: With the valve in service,or any of the recharge cycles, the switch indicator willshow open, while t

41Service Tech InformationMANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor,brine tank fill, brine draw, regen

42Service Tech InformationROTARY VALVE SERVICEIMPORTANT: Before working on the valve, turn off thewater supply and disconnect from electrical power. T

43FIG. 71Drainfrom valve inlet(Hard Water)Bypass HardWater ToValve OutletPositionSwitchBRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLEBrine from SaltStorage TankNozzleV

44Service Tech InformationDrainBypass HardWater To ValveOutletPositionSwitchBACKWASH CYCLEFlow PlugFIG. 72Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800

45Notes

4683123031137429285Rating DecalLocation627262524202122910111214151918172316Kenmore MODEL Nos.625.384260 and625.394260Exploded ViewQuestions? Call The

47Parts ListKenmore MODEL Nos. 625.384260 and 625.394260A. WATER SOFTENER COMPLETEKey No. Part Number Part Description1 ---- Cover Lock (Required for

48Exploded View1918171234567891615141312102011INLET - OUTLETGROUNDING CLAMPSKenmore MODEL Nos.625.384260 and625.394260Questions? Call The Kenmore Wate

49Parts ListKenmore MODEL Nos. 625.384260 and 625.394260B. BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLYKey No. Part Number Part Description1 7168647 Ceramic Weight2 0513860

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

50Exploded View148234567478910114612211314151617444530284342414039383736352933313220252627SealWear-Strip2223241819Cross-SectionView34Questions? Call T

51Parts ListKey PartNo. Number Part Description1 7224087 Screw, #8-32 x 1" (2 req.)2 7286039 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 1)3 7231393 Motor Plat

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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