Culligan Soft-Minder 2005 - Manual (Page 17)

Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning 17
Care and Cleaning of Your Water Conditioner
Following these simple precautions will help assure continued trouble-free service and keep your Culligan Water Conditioner
looking like new for years.
1. Do not place heavy objects on top of the salt storage tank or timer cover.
2. Use only mild soap and warm water when cleaning the exterior of the conditioner. Never use harsh, abrasive cleaning
compounds or those which contain acid, such as vinegar, bleach and similar products.
3. Important: Protect your water conditioner and the entire drainline from freezing temperatures. Danger: If your unit should
freeze, do not attempt to disassemble it. Call your Culligan Dealer.
4. Important: Culligan water softeners are sold for use on potable water, only. If at any time the water becomes contaminated,
such as during a “boil water” situation, the operation of the water softener should be discontinued until it is verified that the
water is again potable. To do this, move lever on bypass valve to the “bypass” position. Then, call your Culligan dealer to have
your system sanitized before it is placed back into service.
5. Should service, adjustment or trouble-shooting information be needed which is not covered in the Owners Guide/Installation
Supplement, call your Culligan Dealer.
If you have further questions, please call your local independently operated Culligan dealer. He or she will be glad to be of
assistance to you.
To Clean Out the Salt Storage Tank
A periodic clean-out of the Salt Storage Tank is necessary to keep your Culligan Water
Conditioner at peak operating efficiency. Do it at least every 2 years when the salt supply is low. Follow these step-by-step
procedures:
Tools needed:
•
Scoop
• Clean, bucket-size container
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Garden hose
• Household scrub brush or sponge
Note: Following the manufacturer’s instructions regarding operation, maintenance and replacement requirements, including
replacement of filters if applicable, is essential for Culligan’s products to perform as advertised.