Kenmore 625.348321 - Manual (Page 25)

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION
SECTION 5
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5C. TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
— 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.
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.
c
.
If softener does not draw brine¼ see “Quick-
Check Troubleshooting”.
NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water
with salt contact.
— Again press ¤ to move softener
into backwash. Look for a fast flow
of water from drain hose. See flow
rates, page 23.
d
.
An obstructed flow indicates a
plugged top distributor, back-
wash flow plug, or drain hose.
— 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.
— To return softener to service,
press ¤ .
4
.
Press ¢ to display 18:88.
5
.
Press £ to return present time
and day.
BRINE VALVE FLOAT SETTING FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT
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