Kenmore Water Dispenser 625343420 User Manual

OWNER'S  
MANUAL  
MODEL NO.  
625.343420  
Caution:  
Read and Follow  
All Safety Rules,  
Installation and  
Operating  
Instructions  
Before First Use  
of This Product.  
DELUXE  
MULTI-PURPOSE  
WATER FILTER  
HOUSING  
If you have questions  
when installing and us-  
ing your water filter  
housing call this toll–  
free number...  
Safety Guides  
Installation  
1 – 800 – 426 – 9345  
Operation  
Cartridge Replacement  
Repair Parts  
SAVE THIS MANUAL  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Water Treatment Filter Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4  
Planning Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5  
Typical Installation Drawings / Tools and Materials Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
5
Water Filter Housing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 8  
Filtering All House Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7  
Using Compression Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Using Soldered Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Using Threaded Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Filtering Water To One Faucet (Installing Under Sink) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Installing Filter Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Filter Cartridge Life / Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10  
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
11  
WATER TREATMENT FILTER CARTRIDGES  
Filter cartridges are available (not included with water  
filter housing) from Sears to remove (1) sediments, (2)  
tastes and odors, (3) tastes, odors and chemical  
contaminants, and (4) tastes, odors and lead. To treat  
slightly acid and corrosive water supplies, Sears has a  
cartridge (5) to add food grade phosphates.  
and Sears Item No. 42-34372: for 99% chlorine  
reduction  
(3) Sears Item No. 42-34365: for 99% chlorine  
reduction, plus chemical contaminants  
(4) Sears Item No. 42-34377: for 99% chlorine  
reduction, plus 95% lead reduction  
To filter sediments or tastes and odors from all house  
water, locate the water filter housing on the main waĆ  
ter supply pipe. You can also filter water to one fauĆ  
cet. For example, install the filter under the kitchen  
sink to filter the cold drinking water. Refer to the folĆ  
lowing drawings. Typically, taste and odor filters are  
installed to filter water to 1 faucet only. Refer to the folĆ  
lowing drawings.  
Following is a list of filter cartridges available at the  
time of this printing. Shop your local Sears store for  
the current selection.  
(1) Sediment Filter Cartridge, Sears Item No.  
42-34360 (25 micron), or Item No. 42-34362 (5  
micron): Sediment cartridges remove sand, silt, clay,  
dirt, and other sediments from water. The 25 micron  
cartridge filters larger sediments from water, and alĆ  
lows higher flows at less pressure drop. The 5 micron  
cartridge filters finer sediments from water, usually to  
a single faucet.  
meter  
FILTERING ALL HOUSE WATER  
CITY SUPPLY  
COLD  
pressure  
tank  
Many bad tastes and/or odors are removed from water  
by an activated carbon cartridge. It is most often used  
to remove chlorine taste and smell, usually to a single  
faucet such as the kitchen cold.  
TO WATER  
HEATER  
WATER  
FILTER  
HOUSING  
WELL SUPPLY  
Note: Small amounts of hydrogen sulfide (noticeable  
as ``rotten egg'' odor) may be reduced by taste and  
odor filters for a short time, quickly exhausting the carĆ  
bon media. Consult your Sears store for proper continĆ  
uous treatment.  
FILTERING WATER TO ONE FAUCET  
kitchen sink  
Sears has several taste and odor filter cartridges  
available. These are:  
WATER  
FILTER  
HOT  
COLD  
HOUSING  
(2) Sears Item No. 42-34370: for 95% chlorine  
reduction,  
continued  
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WATER TREATMENT FILTER CARTRIDGES (cont.)  
(5) Phosphate Cartridge: This cartridge adds pure  
ADDING PHOSPHATE TO ALL HOUSE WATER  
food grade phosphate into the water supply. PhosĆ  
phates coat the insides of pipes, plumbing fixtures, the  
water heater, etc. The coating keeps slightly acid (6.8  
- 6.9 pH) and corrosive water away from the surfaces  
to help prevent rusting, staining and scaling.  
meter  
main  
shutoff  
valve  
CITY SUPPLY  
WATER  
FILTER  
HOUSING  
pressure  
tank  
Note: Acid water, below 6.8 pH, requires other water  
conditioning. Have a sample of your water analyzed  
by a qualified water testing laboratory and get their  
recommendation for treatment. You can get a free waĆ  
ter analysis at your nearest Sears store.  
WELL SUPPLY  
well  
pump  
shutoff  
valve  
WATER  
FILTER  
HOUSING  
When adding phosphates to your water system, locate  
the water filter housing to treat:  
ADDING PHOSPHATE, SOFT HOT/COLD HOUSE WATER  
SOFT COLD  
OUTSIDE FAUCETS  
HARD  
WATER  
- THE ENTIRE HOUSE SUPPLY , OR  
- BOTH HOT AND COLD SOFT WATER , OR  
- HOT WATERONLY ꢂ  
SOFT HOT  
WATER  
FILTER  
HOUSING  
WATER  
HEATER  
WATER  
SOFTENER  
Note: If no other water conditioning units are installed,  
always treat the entire house supply .  
ADDING PHOSPHATE, HOT HOUSE WATER ONLY  
COLD  
WATER  
IN  
HOT  
WATER  
FILTER  
HOUSING  
WATER  
HEATER  
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION  
When planning your installation, first read the precedĆ  
Sears has optional kits available to make installing the  
water filter housing easier (see page 5). These are:  
ing filter cartridge information and decide where to loĆ  
cate the water filter housing. Then, use the drawings  
on page 5 to guide you. There are many variables to  
consider as you plan. Some of these are:  
L Installation Kit, Sears Item No. 42-34346 - Includes  
fittings to fit nominal 1/2" (5/8" O.D.) or 3/4" (7/8"  
O.D.) copper.  
n The water filter housing inlet and outlet internal  
L Installation Kit, Sears Item No. 42-34347 - Includes  
3/4" and 3/8" fittings, and 3/8" tubing to connect to a  
single faucet.  
threads are 3/4" NPT.  
n existing plumbing type (copper, threaded, etc.) and  
nominal size (1/2", 3/4" etc.)  
L Mounting Bracket, Sears Item No. 42-34348 - priĆ  
marily, for undersink installation  
n tools you have, and your plumbing skills  
n cost of materials needed  
Make a simple sketch of your proposed installation,  
and a list of plumbing materials you will need. Obtain  
everything you need before starting the installation.  
Be sure you have the tools required.  
n space available for installing the filter housing  
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TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS / TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED  
FIG. 1  
INSTALLATION ON COPPER PLUMBING USING COMPRESSION FITTINGS  
FILTERED  
WATER  
apply several  
wraps of  
Teflon tape  
nut  
brass  
ferrule  
optional shutoff valve  
compression  
adaptor  
INLET  
3/4” NPT  
– MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED –  
WATER  
" 2 compression adaptors, 3/4” NPT x comp.  
(compression end to fit existing copper pipe)  
Note: Searshasaninstallationkitavailablethat  
fits 1/2” (5/8” O.D.) and 3/4” (7/8” O.D.) pipe  
sizes, Sears Item No. 42–34346.  
" Teflon tape  
IN  
" tubing cutter  
Note: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1–1/2”  
under the filter for removing the sump, to change  
the cartridge.  
" sandpaper or emery–cloth  
" 2 wrenches, either open end or adjustable  
jaw, size to fit compression adaptors  
SOLDERED COPPER INSTALLATION  
UNDERSINK INSTALLATION  
FIG. 4  
FIG. 2  
(FILTERING WATER TO 1 FAUCET)  
(OBSERVE FIG. 1 NOTES)  
adaptor,  
3/4” NPT x sweat  
(apply several wraps of  
Teflon tape to threads)  
OPTIONAL  
mounting bracket,  
Sears Item No.  
SINK  
42–34348  
WATER  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
3/4” copper  
pipe, as req’d.  
optional shutoff valve  
hot  
cold  
– MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED –  
(see page 6)  
shutoff valve  
Note: To change the  
filter cartridge, you  
must turn off the  
THREADED INSTALLATION  
OPTIONAL  
FIG. 3  
installation kit,  
Sears Item No.  
42–34347  
(also see kit  
above)  
(OBSERVE FIG. 1 NOTES)  
water.  
A
nearby  
3/4” hex nipple (2)  
shutoff valve is con-  
vienent. Most sinks  
already have shutoff  
valves on the supply  
pipes.  
WATER  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
3/4” nipple  
optional shutoff valve  
union fitting (2)  
Note: Be sure to allow a minimum space of  
1–1/2” under the filter for removing the sump,  
to change the cartridge.  
3/4” pipe, as required  
– MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED –  
(see page 7)  
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INSTALLATION STEPS  
WATER FILTER HOUSING ON HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE, TO FILTER ALL HOUSEHOLD WATER  
8. With the inlet side of the water filter facing inĆ  
coming water, spread the pipes apart and fit both  
A. USING COMPRESSION FITTINGS, FIG. 1  
1. Apply several wraps of Teflon tape to the threads  
of both compression fittings.  
pipe ends into the compression fittings. Move a ferrule  
and nut up to the fitting. Then, turn on and tighten the  
nut. Hold the fitting with 1 wrench while tightening the  
nut with the other. Repeat on the other side.  
2. CAREFULLY, turn the compression fittings into the  
water filter head inlet and outlet and tighten. Do not  
cross-thread and damage the threads. Do not overĆ  
tighten and crack the head.  
Note: If water flow is from right to left ( ), be sure to  
turn water filter so inlet is to the right.  
3. Remove the nut and brass ferrule from both comĆ  
pression fittings and set aside. Using a tape measure  
or ruler, measure the distance ``D'' as shown below.  
Mark this dimension below so you do not forget.  
fitting  
IN  
OUT  
D
"
D =  
brass ferrule  
nut  
nut  
IN  
OUT  
WATER FLOW ➨  
Measure to shoulder inside of  
fittings. Copper pipe butts  
against this shoulder.  
9. Before turning on the water supply, remove the  
sump from the filter head and install the filter cartridge  
(see page 8).  
4. CAUTION: Turn off the water supply to the  
main pipe. Open a high and low faucet, in the water  
system, to drain the pipe.  
IMPORTANT: The house cold water pipe is often used  
to ground electrical outlets in the home. Grounding  
protects you from electrical shock. The water filter  
housing may have broken this ground. To restore, buy  
and install a #4 copper wire across the filter, tightly  
5. On the main water pipe, where you will install the  
filter, mark the dimension D. You will remove this secĆ  
tion of pipe. Before you begin to cut, double-  
check your measurement.  
clamped at both ends as shown here.  
ground  
wire  
6. Use a tubing cutter to remove the section of pipe.  
Remove all burrs and rough edges with the sandpaper  
or emery-cloth.  
IN  
OUT  
7. Place a nut and brass ferrule (from compression fitĆ  
tings) onto both pipe ends.  
clamp  
brass ferrule  
brass ferrule  
nut  
nut  
CAUTION: Heat created when soldering can damĆ  
age the water filter housing. Be sure to use the folĆ  
lowing procedures to protect the water filter.  
B. SOLDERED COPPER FITTINGS, FIG. 2  
MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED: You will need 2  
sweat adaptors, 3/4" NPT x sweat (sweat end to fit  
your main water pipe), lead-free solder and flux,  
soldering torch, Teflon tape, sandpaper or  
emery-cloth, open end (to fit sweat adaptor) or  
adjustable jaw wrench.  
1. CAUTION: Turn off the water supply to the  
main pipe. Open a high and low faucet, in the water  
system, to drain the pipe.  
6
 
INSTALLATION STEPS (cont.)  
WATER FILTER HOUSING ON HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE, TO FILTER ALL HOUSEHOLD WATER  
2. On the main water pipe, where you will install the  
filter, use a tubing cutter to remove a section of pipe  
about 12" long. Use sandpaper or emery-cloth to thorĆ  
oughly clean, and remove all burrs and rough edges,  
from both pipe ends.  
8. Turn a sweat adaptor fitting into the other side of  
the filter head and hand tighten only. Using a tape  
measure or ruler, measure the distance ``D'' as shown  
below. Mark this same dimension on a length of copĆ  
per pipe. Cut the length of pipe.  
Note: When soldering, use lead-free solder and flux  
only. Be sure pipe and fittings are properly cleaned.  
Observe caution note in opposite column.  
D
IN  
OUT  
3. Solder a sweat adaptor onto 1 of the pipe ends.  
4. Place, but do not solder, a straight connector onto  
the other pipe end.  
sweat adaptor  
straight connector  
D
5. Remove the sump from the filter head and set the  
sump aside.  
6. After it cools, apply several wraps of Teflon tape to  
the threads on the sweat adaptor fitting.  
9. Remove the sweat adaptor fitting from the filter  
head and solder to the cut length of pipe.  
7. Carefully, turn the filter head INLET (if water flow  
is from the left) onto the sweat adaptor fitting. If water  
flow is from the right, turn the outlet side of the head  
onto the fitting. Do not cross-thread, or over-  
tighten and crack the filter head.  
10. After it cools, apply several wraps of Teflon tape  
to the threads on the sweat adaptor fitting. Apply flux  
and place the pipe end of the soldered assembly into  
the straight connector. Then, turn the adaptor end into  
the filter head and tighten.  
apply Teflon tape  
filter head  
11. Solder both sides of the straight connector.  
IN  
OUT  
12. Before replacing the sump and turning on the  
water supply, install the filter cartridge (see page 8).  
Note: Read the grounding information on page 6,  
and comply with the instructions if required to mainĆ  
tain continuity.  
sweat adaptor  
WATER FLOW ➨  
H Do not turn pipe or fittings to tightly into the filter  
C. THREADED PIPE AND FITTINGS, FIG. 3  
head or you may break it.  
H It is important to have some linear movement in the  
house main water pipe. This will allow you to tighten  
union fittings, without damaging the filter head, if  
pipe lengths are not exact.  
MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED: For threaded pipe  
installation, you will need a pipe threading tool, pipe  
wrenches, pipe joint compound, union fittings and  
pipe nipples. Connect the filter housing as typically  
shown in FIG. 3, page 5. Observe the following:  
Note: Read the grounding information on page 6,  
and comply with the instructions if required to mainĆ  
tain continuity.  
H Use pipe joint compound on all external threads.  
7
 
INSTALLATION STEPS (cont.)  
WATER FILTER HOUSING UNDERSINK, TO FILTER WATER TO 1 FAUCET  
REFER TO FIG. 4, PAGE 5. If optional kits are used,  
follow instructions included with them.  
4. Use the plumbing procedures on page 6 if using  
compression fittings. Follow procedures on pages 6  
and 7 for sweat copper and threaded pipe installation.  
Be sure water flow is into the filter inlet side, and  
from the outlet side, to the faucet.  
1. Close the cold water side shutoff valve. (Usually,  
there already is a shutoff under the sink. If not, close  
the main water shutoff valve near the water meter or  
pressure tank.)  
Note: A grounding jumper wire is not required.  
2. Cut and remove a section of the cold water pipe.  
5. Before turning on the water supply, remove the  
sump from the filter head and install the filter cartridge  
(see below).  
3. If plumbing with flexible tubing, hang or support  
the filter housing in some manner (the optional  
mounting bracket is preferred). If using rigid pipe, be  
sure to allow a minimum of 1-1/2" clearance under  
the filter for sump removal when changing the filter  
cartridge.  
FILTER CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION  
TURN TO PAGE 9 AND FOLLOW ALL STEPS UNDER ``FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT''.  
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FILTER CARTRIDGE / USEFUL LIFE / REPLACEMENT  
Taste and Odor Cartridges: Filtering water to a  
FILTER CARTRIDGE LIFE  
single faucet, the filter cartridge may last for 6 months  
or more. Cartridge life is less when filtering all house  
water. If the cartridge is also for lead or chemical conĆ  
taminant removal, it is more important to replace it freĆ  
quently.  
Several variables determine how long a cartridge will  
last. These include:  
1. where the water filter is installed(filtering all house  
water, or just to 1 faucet)  
2. how much water you use  
Phosphate Cartridge: The cartridge is filled with  
pure foodgrade phosphate crystals. The crystals slowĆ  
ly dissolve, and the phosphates coat the insides of the  
plumbing. This coating keeps the slightly acidor corĆ  
rosive water away from the inside surfaces to help  
stop rusting, staining andscale.  
3. how much sediment, taste and/or odor, or other unĆ  
wantedsubstance, is 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 noĆ  
tice the return of the unwantedsubstance in your  
water.  
In addition to the previously mentioned variables, waĆ  
ter temperature, hardness and pH are all factors in  
how fast the crystals dissolve. After 4 or 5 months,  
check the cartridge to see how many crystals remain.  
Replace the cartridge, or refill with crystals if needed  
(see page 11). Otherwise, check the cartridge again afĆ  
ter several more months. After checking a few times,  
you will know about how fast the crystals are disĆ  
solved, and the frequency replacement of the carĆ  
tridge or crystals is needed.  
Sediment Cartridges: Cartridge life, when filtering  
water to 1 faucet, is about 6 months maximum. CarĆ  
tridge life is less when filtering all house water. This  
time varies depending on the type of sediment carĆ  
tridge.  
Filtering sediments, you will know it's time to replace  
the cartridge when water pressure drops to the single  
faucet, or to the entire house supply.  
FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT  
CAUTION: Never remove the sump with water  
pressure in the filter.  
1. Turn the filter handle to the OFF or BYPASS  
position, to relieve pressure in the filter. It is normal  
for some water to leak out.  
TOP VIEW  
2. Turn the sump off of the filter head, to the left or  
clockwise. Be careful, the sump is full of water. Do not  
lose the large o-ring seal.  
handle  
Note: A special wrench is available from Sears for reĆ  
moving the sump. See the parts list on page 11.  
head  
3. Be sure the inside of the sump is clean. Cleaners are  
available from Sears (see the parts list on page 11), or  
use hot, soapy water.  
OFF  
o–ring  
seal  
cartridge  
ON  
4. Remove the wrapper from the new filter cartridge  
andinsert the filter cartridge in the sump. Some carĆ  
tridges fit either way, while others fit only one way.  
Observe markings on the cartridge, or on the wrapper.  
BYPASS  
OFF  
TURN  
SUMP  
ON  
sump  
BYPASS  
COUNTER-  
CLOCKWISE  
TO TIGHTEN  
5. Lightly lubricate the o-ring seal, in the sump, with  
silicone grease or Vaseline. Be sure it is fully seatedin  
the groove.  
TURN  
SUMP  
CLOCKWISE  
TO REMOVE  
6. Holdthe sump up to the filter head, aligning the  
center hole in the cartridge with the protrusion on the  
bottom of the head.  
continued  
9
 
FILTER CARTRIDGE / USEFUL LIFE / REPLACEMENT (cont.)  
Note: If the sump will not tighten, up to the head, you  
may have the cartridge in upside down. Take the carĆ  
tridge out and check for correct orientation.  
9. Close the house faucet. Then, check for leaks beĆ  
tween the sump and the head.  
Note: If leaking, turn off the water supply and depresĆ  
surize the filter. Then, disassemble the filter and check  
the o-ring for cuts, flat spots, etc., and sealing surfaces  
for foreign material. Relubricate the o-ring with siliĆ  
cone grease or Vaseline and carefully press into the  
groove in the sump.  
7. Being careful not to cross-thread, turn the sump  
onto the filter head and tighten securely.  
8. If the filter is installed for all house water filtering,  
partially open a house faucet on the outlet side of the  
filter housing. Open the sink faucet if the filter is an  
undersink installation. Then, turn the filter handle  
to ON, allowing the filter housing to fill with water.  
TOP VIEW  
handle  
head  
OFF  
ON  
OFF ON BYPASS  
BYPASS  
10  
 
REPAIR PARTS  
Kenmore Deluxe Multi–Purpose Water Filter Housing, Model No. 625.343420  
1
2
3
KEY  
NO. NUMBER  
PART  
DESCRIPTION  
1
7164944 Head Assembly  
2
42–34345 O–ring, 3–7/8” I.D. x 4–1/8” O.D.  
7156543 Sump  
3
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7182269 Owners Manual  
42–34360 Sediment Cartridge, 25 micron  
42–34362 Sediment Cartridge, 5 micron  
42–34370 Taste & Odor Cartridge, 95% chlorine reduction  
42–34372 Taste & Odor Cartridge, 99% chlorine reduction  
42–34365 Taste & Odor / Chemical Contaminate Cartridge  
42–34377 Taste & Odor / Lead Cartridge  
42–3453 Phosphate Crystal Cartridge  
42–3443 Repl. Phosphate Crystals  
42–34330 Sump Cleaning Kit  
42–34331 Sump Cleaning Solution  
42–34334 Sump Removal Wrench  
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DELUXE  
OWNERS  
MANUAL  
MULTI-PURPOSE  
WATER FILTER  
HOUSING  
For the repair or replacement parts you need  
MODEL NO.  
Call 7 am – 7 pm, 7 days a week  
625.343420  
1 – 800 – 366 – PART  
(1 – 800 – 366 – 7278)  
For in–home major brand repair service  
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week  
1 – 800 – 4 – REPAIR  
(1 – 800 – 473 – 7247)  
The model number of  
your deluxe water filter  
housing is found on the  
rating decal, on the filter  
sump.  
For the location of a  
Sears Repair Service Center in your area  
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week  
When requesting service  
or ordering parts, always  
provide the following in-  
formation:  
1 – 800 – 488 – 1222  
For information on purchasing a Sears  
Maintenance Agreement, or to inquire  
about an existing Agreement  
z Product Type  
z Model Number  
z Part Number  
z Part Description  
Call 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Saturday  
1 – 800 – 827 – 6655  
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.  
7182269 (5/97)  
 

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