OWNER'S MANUAL E L I T E Water Softeners With High Performance Valve MODEL NOS. IntelliSoft 420 Series 625.384260 IntelliSoft 420 Series 625.394260 Caution: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. Questions ? Visit www.KenmoreWater.com or call toll free 1-800-426-9345 (M - F, 7AM - 8 PM CST) Repair or Parts ? Call toll free 1-800-366-7278 See back cover for other Sears service numbers. SAVE THIS MANUAL Use the plastic bag and tie provided, to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference. · Warranty · Installation · Start Up / Setting Timer · How It Works · Care Of · Specifications · Repair Parts Systems Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for softener performance, and the reduction of barium and radium 226/228. Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U.S.A. www.KenmoreWater.com Part No. 7282611 (Rev. E 10/18/06) WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this Kenmore Elite appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair. THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ELECTRONIC PARTS When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any of the following electronic parts fail due to a defect in material or workmanship, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free part replacement: Brine Tank Light, Electronic Board, Sensor Housing, Wiring Harness, Transformer, Micro Switch, Drive Motor, Power Cable. After the first year you must pay an initial trip charge. TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if the water softener tank or salt storage drum develops a leak within ten years from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4MY-HOME® to arrange for free tank or drum replacement. After the first year you must pay an initial trip charge. All warranty coverage does not include water softener resin, which is an expendable item. If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for: 1. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance. 2. A service technician to clean or maintain this product. 3. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product. 4. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose. 5. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product. 6. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product. Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guides.................................................................................................................................................. 4 Unpack and Check Shipment ........................................................................................................................ 5 Plan Your Installation: Tools Needed, Materials Needed ........................................................................... 6-10 Install Inlet/Outlet Adapters or Bypass Valves, Three Way Valves ...........................................................11-12 Install Softener and Connect Pipes................................................................................................................13 Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drains..............................................................................................................14 Leak Test ........................................................................................................................................................15 Electrical Requirements .................................................................................................................................16 Install Covers and Restart Water Heater .......................................................................................................17 Program the Timer ....................................................................................................................................17-19 Sanitize the Water Softener ...........................................................................................................................20 Add Salt to Storage Tank................................................................................................................................21 Install Check List ............................................................................................................................................22 Faceplate Timer Features .........................................................................................................................23-28 How Your Water Softener Works ..............................................................................................................29-31 Care of Your Water Softener .....................................................................................................................32-35 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................36-37 Performance Claims.......................................................................................................................................37 Service Tech Information...........................................................................................................................38-44 Exploded Views and Parts Lists................................................................................................................45-51 Sears Tech Support .........................................................................................................................Back Cover FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe place so you always have these facts. Water Softener Model No.* ____________________________________ Serial Number ______________________________________________ Date Installed _______________________________________________ Water Hardness _____________________________ Grains Per Gallon Iron Content _________________________________ Parts Per Million pH______________________ Taste and/or Odor ________________ Water Pressure ___________________________ Pounds/Square Inch Water Flow Rate ___________________________ Gallons Per Minute Salt Hole Cover Rating Decal * The model number is on the rating decal, located on the rim, under the salt hole cover. Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line at 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com For repair or replacement parts, call toll-free 1-800-366-7278 See back cover for other Sears service numbers. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 3 Safety Guides Y Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water softener. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage. Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water softener. Y Your Kenmore Water Softener will remove hardness minerals from water. This is measured in grains per gallon (gpg). It will also remove some clear water iron*, barium and radium 226/228**. These are measured in parts per million (ppm). See the specifications page for the maximum limits of hardness and iron, barium and radium 226/228 removal. Y A water softener will not improve other water problems such as acidity, tastes and odors, or iron other than clear water iron. lt will not purify contaminated water, or make unsafe water safe to drink. Y Check with your local public works department for plumbing, electric and sanitation codes. You must follow their guides as you install your softener. Use only LEAD FREE SOLDER AND FLUX, as required by federal and state codes, when installing soldered copper plumbing. Y Protect the softener and piping from freezing. Damage from freezing voids the softener warranty. See how to protect from freezing on page 34. CAUTION: Please read and comply with the following guides to prevent damage to the softener or other property, personal injury, or possible fatal shock. Y This softener works on 24 volts only. Be sure to use only the transformer included. Plug it into a nominal 120V, 60 cycle household outlet that is grounded and properly protected by an overcurrent device such as a circuite breaker or fuse. If transformer is replaced, use only the authorized service Class II, 24 volt, 10 VA transformer. Y Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed. Make repairs, or replace the transformer, before plugging back into the power outlet. Y Always unplug the softener from electrical power before removing outer valve covers. Y This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. * The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data. ** If conditioner is being used to remove barium and/or radium 226 and 228, please verify performance by contacting 612-607-1700, ext. 6470 for testing treated water supply, or check the water testing section of your local phone directory. European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all electrical and electronic equipment to be disposed of according to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) requirements. This directive or similar laws are in place nationally and can vary from region to region. Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposal of this equipment. 4 Unpack and Check Your Carton INSPECT SHIPMENT Your water softener is shipped complete in one carton. Use care when handling the softener. DO NOT turn upside down. DO NOT drop, or set on sharp objects that could make a hole in the bottom. The water softener is heavy, do not try to lift it or move more than is necessary. Remove all items from your shipping carton. Check all items against the packing list below. Note any items lost or damaged in shipment. Note any damage to the shipping carton. Refer to the exploded view and parts list in the back of the manual for the part names and numbers of missing or damaged items. Contact the store where purchased if problems exist. Packing List PARTS DESCRIPTIONS Salt Hole Cover (Open) Nozzle Assembly Valve Assembly SMALL PARTS Bypass Valve Face Plate owner's manual Cover (Main) Installation Adaptors (2) Clips (2) Salt Storage Tank Resin Tank Brinewell Cover O-Ring Seals (2) Drain Tubing Tube Clamp Brinewell Drain Elbow (installed on unit) Tube Adaptor Ground Clamp Kit Grommet Tube Clamp 1-1/4" Copper Tubes Brine Valve Additional Installation Fittings avaiable from Sears (see parts listing in back of manual) FIG. 1 Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 5 Plan Your Installation PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION It is recomended to read through the entire manual before beginning your installation. Follow all steps exactly. Reading this manual will also help you get all the benefits from your system. TOOLS NEEDED: · Safety glasses · Flathead screw driver · Phillips screw driver · Adjustable slip joint pliers · Tape measure or ruler Safety Glasses Flathead Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Slip Joint Pliers Tape ...