Kenmore 625.34846 - Manual (Page 20)

SECTION 5
SERVICER’S TECH. INFORMATION
5A. TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
The face plate computer has a self-diagnostic
function for the electrical system (except inpu
power and water meter). The
computer monitors the electron­
ic components and circuits for
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correct operation. If a malfunction occurs, an
error code appears in the face plate display.
The chart below shows the error codes that could
appear, and the possible defects for each code.
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 p>erson can make the
MANUAL
INITIATE ELECTRONIC DIAGNOS­
TICS to further isolate the defect, and check the
water meter.
CODE
POSSIBLE DEFECT
MOST LIKELY ^ ^ LESS LIKELY
Err 01 motor inop. / wiring harness or connection to switch / position switch / face plate
Err 02 fàce plate
Err 03 motor inop. / fóce plate .
Err 04 fóce píate / position switch
Err 05 faceplate
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE: 1. Unplug transformer 2. Correct defect
3. Plug-in transformer 4. Wait for 6 minutes. The error code will return if the defect was not corrected.
MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAG­
NOSTICS
1. To enter diagnostics, press and hold the
SELECT button until (000 —) shows in the
display.
MOTOR
TURBINE SWftCHCS
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WATER METER (A) SWITCH (B)
A. The first 3 digits indicate water meter opera­
tion as follows:
000 (steady) = soft water not in use...no
flow through the meter.
— OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET-
000 to 199 (continual) = repeats display for
each gallon of water passing through the me­
ter.
If you don’t get a reading in the display, with
faucet open, pull the sensor h'om 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 a reading, un­
hook the in and out plumbing and <^e(^ the
turbine for binding.
POSITION
SWITCH
SENSOR
HOUSING
TURBINE
TURBINE
SUPPORT AND
SHAFT
VALVE
OUTLET
B. The letter (P) and dash(es) indicate POSI­
TION switch operation. The letter appearing
means the switch is closed; the dash means
the switch is open.
Use the ON/OFF-HOLD (Recharge Now)
button to manually advance the valve into
each cycle and check correct switch opera­
tion.
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