Kenmore Water Dispenser 62538501 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL  
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Advanced Two-Stage  
Drinking Water Filter  
MODEL NO. 625.385010  
Caution:  
Read and follow all safety rules and operating  
instructions before first use of this product.  
Warranty  
• Installation  
• How It Works  
• Care Of  
Questions ?  
or call toll free 1-800-426-9345 (M - F, 7 AM - 8 PM CST)  
Specifications  
• Repair Parts  
Repair or Parts ? Call toll free 1-800-469-4663  
See back cover for other Sears service numbers.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL  
System Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI  
Standard 42 and 53. See performance data sheet for details.  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.  
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
Part No.7294294 (Rev. D 6/12/07)  
 
Table of Contents  
Unpack and Check Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Plan Your Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Step 1-Install Supply Water Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Step 2-Install Filtered Water Faucet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Step 3-Connect Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Exploded View & Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Safety Guides  
Read all steps and guides carefully before installing  
and using your Advanced Two-Stage Drinking Water  
Filter. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install.  
Reading this manual will also help you to get all the  
benefits from the Advanced Two-Stage Drinking  
Water Filter.  
The Advanced Two-Stage Drinking Water Filter works  
on water pressures of 30 psi (minimum) to 125 psi  
(maximum). If your house water pressure is over the  
maximum, install a pressure reducing valve in the  
water supply pipe to the Advanced Two-Stage  
Drinking Water Filter.  
Do not attempt to use this product to make safe  
drinking water from non-potable water sources. Do  
not use the system on microbiologically unsafe water,  
or water of unknown quality without adequate disin-  
fection before or after the system. This system is certi-  
fied for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfec-  
ted water that may contain filterable cysts.  
Do not install the Advanced Two-Stage Drinking  
Water Filter outside, or in extreme hot or cold temper-  
atures. Temperature of the water supply to the  
Advanced Two-Stage Drinking Water Filter must be  
between 40°F and 100°F. Do not install on hot water.  
Check with your local public works department for  
plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow  
their guides as you install the system. Follow your  
local codes if they differ with guides in this manual.  
In Massachusetts, plumbing code 248-CMR 3.00 and  
10.00 shall be adhered to. Consult with a licensed  
plumber.  
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com  
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Unpack and Check Your Carton  
INSPECT SHIPMENT  
Your Advanced Two-Stage Drinking Water Filter is  
shipped complete in one carton. 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. If problems  
exist, refer to the website or the toll free number listed  
throughout this manual.  
Keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are ready  
to install them.  
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require  
installation by a licensed plumber.  
If you live in the state of Massachusetts, review plumb-  
ing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of  
Massachusetts before proceeding with the installation.  
Packing List  
Bag Assembly  
Bag Assembly  
Tee Feed Adaptor  
Thread Sealing  
Tape  
Coin Battery  
Advanced Two-Stage Drinking Water Filter  
Faucet & Electronics Base  
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Plan Your Installation  
PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION  
It is recommended 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  
TYPICAL UNDER SINK LOCATION  
The Advanced Two-Stage Drinking Water Filter housing  
is normally located under the kitchen and/or bathroom  
sink, to filter the cold drinking water. See Figure 2.  
Phillips Screwdriver  
Adjustable Wrench  
CHECK SPACE REQUIREMENTS  
Check size and position of items for proper installation  
into location chosen.  
TOOLS NEEDED  
Drill & 1-1/4” bit, if required  
Review the tools needed list. See Figure 1. Gather need-  
ed tools before proceeding with the installation. Read  
and follow the instructions provided with any tools list-  
ed here.  
IMPORTANT: A 1-1/4” dia. hole is needed to mount the  
filtered water faucet. To avoid damaging the sink, con-  
sult a qualified plumber or installer for drilling proce-  
dures in porcelain or stainless steel.  
Large Adjustable Jaw Pliers or Pipe Wrench  
Figure 1  
Typical Under Sink Installation  
filtered water  
faucet  
blue tubing  
WATER OUT  
SINK  
cold water  
supply fitting  
yellow tubing  
WATER IN  
cold shutoff  
Figure 2  
Filter Housing may be placed horizontally OR vertically  
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Step 1 - Install Water Supply Fitting  
CHOOSE TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY FITTING TO INSTALL  
Locate the cold water line in the sink cabinet. Check and NOTE: Local code may dictate which type of water fit-  
comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, and then ting is used. Consult a plumber if you are not familiar  
install a water supply fitting on the sinks cold water line. with local codes or plumbing procedures.  
The fitting must provide a leak-tight connection to the  
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require  
Advanced Two-Stage Drinking Water Filters 3/8” O.D.  
installation by a licensed plumber.  
inlet tubing. A typical connection using the included  
If you live in the state of Massachusetts, review plumb-  
water supply fitting is shown in Fig. 3. An alternative  
ing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of  
connection using standard plumbing fittings (not includ-  
Massachusetts before proceeding with the installation.  
ed) is shown in Fig. 4.  
A. WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION  
USING INCLUDED FITTING  
1. Close the house main water shutoff valve and open  
faucets to drain water from the sinks cold water pipe.  
2. Remove the nut that connects the cold water faucet to  
cold water plumbing.  
3. Thread the included water supply fitting onto the pipe  
and reconnect nut to bottom of fitting.  
B. WATER SUPPLY TYPICAL CONNECTION  
USING COMPRESSION TYPE FITTING  
(PARTS NOT INCLUDED)  
NOTE: Before starting, be sure to turn off water supply  
and open a low faucet to drain the pipe.  
Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on the  
cold water pipe to adapt to 3/8” O.D. tubing. A typical  
connection is shown in Figure 4. If threaded fittings are  
used, be sure to use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape  
on outside threads.  
cold water  
faucet stud  
included water  
supply fitting  
3/8” O.D. yellow  
tubing to Water  
Filter inlet  
wrap outside  
threads with  
Teflon tape  
cold water  
pipe  
OR  
cold water  
shutoff valve  
3/8” compression  
fitting  
insert  
ferrule  
cold water  
pipe  
3/8” yellow  
tubing to  
cold water  
shutoff valve  
Water Filter inlet  
Figure 3  
Figure 4  
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Step 2 - Install Filtered Water Faucet  
MAKE HOLE FOR FAUCET  
faucet base  
IMPORTANT: A 1-1/4” dia. hole is needed to mount the  
filtered water faucet. To avoid damaging the sink, con-  
sult a qualified plumber or installer for drilling proce-  
dures in porcelain or stainless steel.  
1. Select one of the following options to install the faucet.  
Make sure there is room underneath to make the need-  
ed connections.  
1-1/4” dia. hole  
through sink or  
countertop  
rubber gasket  
toggle bolts  
Use an existing sink top hole for spray hose or  
soap dispenser (must be 1-1/4” in diameter).  
Drill a new hole in the sink top.  
Figure 5  
Drill a hole in the countertop next to the sink.  
2. Check to make sure the filtered water faucet base will  
sit flat against the mounting surface.  
faucet  
3. If drilling is needed, make a 1-1/4” dia. (minimum)  
hole for the faucet in the mounting surface.  
faucet base  
INSTALL FAUCET BASE  
1. Locate the faucet base (See Fig. 5) and feed the toggle  
bolts down through the hole until the faucet base is  
square against the mounting surface (sink or counter-  
top). The rubber gasket should be between the faucet  
base and mounting surface.  
blue tubing  
filter  
housing  
2. Tighten the toggle bolts until the faucet base is firmly  
mounted to the surface. Do not overtighten.  
CONNECT BLUE TUBE TO FAUCET  
1. Place the Advanced Two-Stage Drinking Water Filter  
housing under the sink. It can sit upright or on its side.  
2. Locate the blue tube. One end is attached to the filter  
housing. Feed the other end up through the mounting  
hole and faucet base. See Figure 6.  
Figure 6  
3. Refer to the “Cut Tubes to Length” section on Page 8  
and cut the blue tube square and to length as needed,  
leaving about 6 inches above the faucet base.  
4. Locate the faucet. Refer to the “Connect Tubes” section  
on Page 8 and insert the blue tube all the way into the  
3/8” quick connect fitting on the faucet bottom.  
faucet  
5. Pull on the tube to be sure it is held firmly in the fit-  
ting.  
INSTALL FAUCET ON BASE  
1. Lower the faucet onto the base. See Figure 7.  
2. Give the faucet a 1/4 turn clockwise to attach the faucet  
to the base.  
1/4 turn to connect  
faucet to base  
faucet base  
3. Install battery in faucet base (See “Change Battery” sec-  
tion on Page 9) then continue installation with Step 3  
on Page 8.  
Figure 7  
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Step 3 - Connect Tubes  
CONNECT YELLOW TUBE TO WATER SUPPLY  
FITTING  
1. Locate the yellow tube. One end is attached to the fil-  
ter housing. Run the other end to the water supply fit-  
ting on the cold water pipe. See Figure 8.  
2. Refer to the “Cut Tubes to Length” section, below, and  
cut the yellow tube square and to length as needed.  
SINK  
cold water  
supply fitting  
yellow  
tubing  
3. Refer to the “Connect Tubes” section, below, and  
insert the yellow tube all the way into the 3/8” quick  
connect fitting on included water supply fitting  
(installed in Step 1).  
filter  
housing  
cold water  
shutoff  
4. Pull on the tube to be sure it is held firmly in the fit-  
ting.  
Figure 8  
HOW TO CUT AND CONNECT THE TUBES  
Push In Fitting  
Tube  
Your Advanced Two-Stage Drinking Water Filter  
includes push-in fittings for quick tubing connection.  
Review the following before connecting the tubes.  
Cut tubes to length  
Cut tubing square with end of tubing round,  
smooth, with no cuts, nicks or flat spots.  
1. Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing.  
Always cut the tubing square. See Figure 9.  
2. Inspect the end (about 1") of the tubing to be sure  
there are no nicks, scratches or other rough spots. If  
needed, cut the tubing again.  
Figure 9  
Tube Correctly Cut  
O-Ring  
Collet  
Connect tubes  
1. Push tubing through collet, until it engages the o-ring.  
See Figure 10. Continue pushing until the tube bot-  
toms out against the back of the fitting. See Figure 11.  
A common mistake is to stop pushing when the tube  
engages the o-ring. This will lead to future leaks.  
When a 3/8” tube is fully engaged, 3/4” of the tube has  
entered the fitting. See Figures 10 & 11.  
2. If using tubing other than tubing supplied with the  
system, be sure it is of high quality, exact size and  
roundness with a smooth surface.  
Tube Partially Engaged With Fitting  
Figure 10  
O-Ring  
Collet  
Disconnect Tubes  
1. Push the collet inward with a finger tip. See Figure 12.  
2. Continue holding collet inward while pulling the tub-  
ing out. See Figure 13.  
Figure 11  
Tube Fully Engaged With Fitting  
Collet (Depress to  
Remove Tubing)  
O-Ring Seal  
Fitting  
Collet  
Tubing  
Collet and O-Ring  
Figure 13  
Figure 12  
Disconnect Tubing  
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Maintenance  
FAUCET ELECTRONICS  
battery  
housing  
Inside the faucet base is a battery operated 6 month  
timer. See Figure 14.  
An amber LED indicator is also located in the front of  
the faucet base. This LED will flash continuously after 6  
months has passed. This indicates that it is time to  
replace the battery and filter catridges.  
battery,  
negative (-)  
side facing  
the front  
CHANGE BATTERY  
screw  
faucet  
base  
To change (or install) the battery, complete the following  
steps.  
Figure 14  
1. Loosen the screw on the right side of the faucet base  
See Figure 14.  
2. Press the battery housing upwards from the front  
faucet base until it releases from the faucet base. See  
Figure 14.  
Cover  
3. Replace (or install) the battery (Maxell CR 2032 or  
equivalent). Place battery into the holder with the  
positive (+) side facing the back of the holder.  
4. When the battery is first replaced it will flash six times  
and turn off. This indicates the battery is fully  
charged. After the six flashes, the timer enters the 6  
month time cycle.  
Turn to the left  
to remove  
Filter  
Cartridge 1  
NOTE: If the LED repeatedly flashes just two times, it is  
not a fully charged battery and will need to be replaced.  
5. Re-install the timer housing and firmly tighten the  
mounting screw. See Figure 14.  
Filter  
Cartridge 2  
Figure 15  
FILTER CARTRIDGE LIFE  
FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT  
It is recommended to replace the battery and filter car-  
tridges every 6 months of use. There are several vari-  
ables that determine how long a cartridge will last.  
These include:  
1. How much water you use, and  
2. How much sediment, taste and/or odor, or other  
unwanted substances, are in the water.  
Use the following information as a guide. However no  
matter which type of cartridge you are using, you will  
know it is time to replace it when you first notice the  
return of unwanted substances in your water.  
Kenmore Elite Advanced Two-Stage Drinking Water  
Filter model 625.385010 with replacement element pack  
42-34381 conforms to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the specif-  
ic performance claims as verified and substantiated by  
test data. The rated capacity for this system is 280 gal-  
lons (1060 liters) at a rated service flow of 0.5 gpm (gal-  
lons per minute).  
Complete the following steps to replace the cartridges:  
1. Turn filter cartridge to the left to remove cartridges  
from the filter heads. See Figure 15.  
2. Dispose of the old cartridges in a proper manner.  
3. Install new cartridges, making sure to insert cartridge  
1 and 2 into the correct opening (note the printing on  
the cover designating “Cartridge 1” and “Cartridge  
2”). Turn cartridges to the right to re-attach to the fil-  
ter heads.  
4. Remove and replace the timer battery. See “Change  
Battery” above.  
Taste and Odor Cartridges: Filter cartridges contain acti-  
vated carbon, a black powder. When new, open the fil-  
tered water faucet and allow fine carbon particles to  
purge from the cartridge. Close the faucet when you no  
longer see the “fines” (carbon particulates) in the filtered  
water, or approximately 10 minutes.  
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Specifications  
Supply water pressure limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-125 psi (207-862 kPa)  
Supply water temperature limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-100 °F (5-40 °C)  
Inlet - Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8” O.D. tubing, included  
This system conforms to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated  
by test data.  
Installations In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires instal-  
lation be performed by a licensed plumber. Plumbing code 248--CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts  
must be followed in these cases.  
Troubleshooting  
Problem: Taste and/or Odor.  
Cause: Pre & Post filter expended.  
Cause: System contaminated.  
Correction: Replace the filter cartridges. See Page 9.  
Correction: Sanitize system. Call 1-800-426-9345 for instructions.  
Problem: Faucet LED indicator light does not function after battery change.  
Cause: Battery dead.  
Correction: Replace with new battery. See Page 9.  
Correction: Install battery correctly.  
Cause: Battery installed incorrectly..  
Problem: Water leaks at push connect fittings.  
Tubing not pushed in all the way.  
Cause:  
Correction: Push Tubing all the way into fittings. See Page 8.  
Correction: Cut tubing square. See Page 8.  
Cause: Tubing not cut square.  
Remove tube from connection. Remove nicked portion  
Correction: by cutting tube to shorter length. Reinsert in connection  
See Page 8.  
Cause: Tubing nicked.  
Remove tube from connection. Remove problem area  
Correction: by cutting tube to shorter length. Reinsert in connection  
See Page 8.  
Cause: Outer tubing surface not smooth.  
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Repair Parts  
1
2
3
4
4
5
7
6
Manifold Housing  
PUSH-IN FITTINGS  
8
collet  
o-ring  
seal  
10  
9
Key No.  
Part No.  
Description  
Faucet, with base & electronics  
Cover Half, marked “Cartridge 1” & “Cartridge 2”  
Cover Half, unmarked (order decal below)  
Decal, Kenmore Elite badge  
Screw, Cover (4 req.)  
1
2
3
7292674  
7294359  
7293175  
7288447  
7294579  
7280106  
7208057  
7207962  
42-34381  
7228536  
7281013  
7154818  
7294294  
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
Head Assembly  
Tubing, 3/8” O.D. x 72” long, Yellow  
Tubing, 3/8” O.D. x 72” long, Blue  
Filter Cartridge 1 & 2 set  
Tee Feed Adaptor  
Push-in Fitting Kit, 3/8”  
Coin Battery  
Owner’s Manual  
Purchase replacement filter cartridges at your local Sears store, online at  
O-ring and collet kit for replacement in the manifold housing only. Not included.  
Not illustrated.  
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