PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Water has black or gray
(NEW
SYSTEM) Start up procedure
Run start up procedure
(See Page 13) or run
color
has not been completed
consecutive
Clean Rinse cycles (See Page 14)
until water
color returns to normal.
(NOT A NEW SYSTEM) Normal
abra-
sion of filtration
media
Sediment
filter
screen is clogged
Low water pressure at
house faucets
Filtration
media pores are blocked
Water has objectionable
System is in bypass
taste and/or
odor
Filtration
media pores are blocked
Manually
initiate
a Clean Rinse cycle (See
Page 14).
Manually
initiate
a Clean Rinse cycle (See
Page 14).
If the filter
screen is frequently
plugging,
it
may be necessary
to adjust the frequency
of
Clean Rinse cycles or add a sediment
filter
upstream
(See Figure 2 on Page 5).
Manually
initiate
a Clean Rinse cycle (See
Page 14).
If the filtration
media pores are frequently
blocking,
it may be necessary
to increase
the
frequency
of Clean Rinse cycles or add a
sediment
filter upstream
(See Figure 2 on
Page 5).
Move
bypass valve(s) to normal
operating
(non-bypass)
position.
Manually
initiate
a Clean Rinse cycle (See
Page 14).
If the filtration
media pores are frequently
blocking,
it may be necessary
to increase
the
frequency
of Clean Rinse cycles or add a
sediment
filter upstream
(See Figure 2 on
Page 5).
Move
bypass valve(s) to normal
operating
(non-bypass)
position.
Clean drain flow control
(See Page 21).
No water flow
to drain
System is in bypass
during Clean Rinse cycle
Drain flow control
is plugged
Drain hose is plugged
or kinked
Straighten
drain hose.
Transformer
is unplugged
from wall
Check for loss of power and correct.
electrical
outlet
(display
will be blank)
Clean Rinse cycle does
If display
reads "RECHARGE
OFF",
Press and release the CLEAN button until
not run automatically
then Clean Rinse function
has been
display
no longer
reads "RECHARGE
OFF"
disabled
(See Page 16).
Check for loss of power.
Reset the clock to the correct
time of day (See
Page 12).
If display
is blank, transformer
may be
unplugged
from wall electrical
outlet
If time display
is flashing,
then a long
power loss caused the clock to lose its
time setting
Motor
is defective
or inner valve
defect
is causing
high torque on the
motor
Clean Rinse cycle does
not run at the
programmed
time of day
Valve motor stalled or
clicking
Replace
rotor/seal
kit (instructions
included
with kit).
Replace
motor and switch (See parts list at
end of this manual).
Questions?
Call The Kenmore
Water
Line 1-800-426-9345
or visit KenmoreWater.com
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