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Programming the Softener
BLUE LIGHT
When the Kenmore Elite
®
Hybrid Water Softener is
connected to electrical power, the blue light on the con-
trol panel will be on or flashing, as follows:
= Blue light flashing rapidly, with “PRESENT TIME”
shown in the display and the clock flashing slowly -
The present time needs to be set, either during initial
start up or after a long power outage. See “Set
Present Time of Day”, at right.
= Blue light flashing slowly, along with the salt level
indicators in the display - The salt monitor system
indicates a low salt level and needs to be set. See
“Salt Monitor System” on Page 17.
= Blue light flashing rapidly, with “Err” shown in the
display - The electronic self-diagnostics have detect-
ed a problem. See “Troubleshooting” on Page 22.
= Blue light on steady (not flashing) - The system has
power applied and does not require any attention.
PROGRAM THE SOFTENER
When the transformer is plugged into the electrical out-
let, the model code (520) and a test number (example:
J3.0), are briefly shown in the display. Then the words
“PRESENT TIME” appear and 12:00 PM begins to flash.
SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY
I
f the words “PRESENT TIME" do not show in the dis-
play, press the SELECT button a few times until they do.
1. Press the r UP or s DOWN buttons to set the
present time. Up moves the display ahead; down
sets the time back. Be sure AM or PM is correct.
NOTE: Press buttons and quickly release to slowly
advance the display. Hold the buttons down for
fast advance.
2. When the correct time is displayed, press the SELECT
button, and the display will change to show the
“Hardness” screen.
continued on next page
Figure 17
Figure 16
Select
press for tonight
hold for immediate
Salt
Set
Level
Use
Water
Figure 15
BLUE LIGHT (see below)
SET SALT LEVEL button
DOWN button
WATER USE button
Display
UP buttonREGENERATION button
SELECT button