PROB LEM
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
(NOTA 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
No water flow to drain
System is in bypass
during Clean Rinse
cycle
Drain flow control is plugged
Drain hose is plugged or kinked
Transformer is unplugged from wall
electrical outlet (display will be blank)
consecutive Clean Rinse cycles (See Page
14) until water color returns to normal.
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).
Straighten drain hose.
Check for loss of power and correct.
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).
Clean Rinse cycle does
not run at the pro-
grammed time of day
Valve motor stalled or
clicking
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
Check for loss of power.
Reset the clock to the correct time of day
(See Page 12).
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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