Kenmore 420 Series User Manual

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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
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345
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
* The model number is on the rating decal, located on the rim, under the salt hole cover.
Rating
Decal
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.

Kenmore 420 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	420 Series
Category	Water Dispenser
Language	English