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KENMORE ELITE 420 SERIES
WATER SOFTENER
S

For larger households with high water hardness.
How the product works and troubleshooting info with a colorful, interactive animation...



Models 38426 and 39426
Kenmore Elite 420 Series Water Softener Features:

  • Ultra Capacity is ideal for households of 1-10+ people or homes with high water hardness levels
  • High Performance Valve – A larger valve gives enhanced water flow throughout your home, for plumbing up to 1-1/4” in diameter
  • “patent pending” – is Kenmore exclusive software technology that uses less salt and water compared to other leading brands (based on 200 gallons per day and 15 grains hardness).
  • Ultra Cleansing “patent pending” – Keeps larger particles of sediment from entering your home's plumbing system
  • Demand Initiated Regeneration
  • Advanced Programmable Salt Monitor System lets you program how far ahead you want to be alerted of low salt
  • Powered by an ENERGY STAR® qualified adapter for a better environment
  • SEARS Warranty: 1 Year on parts and labor, 3 Years on electronics, 10 Years on tanks
  • For a comparison of features by model, refer to the Water Softener Comparison Chart
 
Additional 420 Series Features:
  • Lighted, Graphic Matrix Electronic Display – Enhanced screen displays more performance information with step by step easy to follow menus
  • Low Salt Indicator A light illuminates on the front of the water softener to
    remind you to add salt and minimize the risk of being without soft water.
  • Salt Efficiency has 3 options: Normal, Efficient or High Efficiency
  • Salt Type Setting adjusts automatically to use either sodium chloride or potassium chloride
  • Low Salt Entry - The “drop front” design makes filling the salt tank easier and more convenient.
  • Automatic Salt Tank Light – Illuminates your salt storage tank when the lid is open, shuts off when closed
  • Unit Settings allow 12/24 hour clock and all volume / weight measurements to be english or metric
  • Program Memory keeps correct time for 68 hours in the event of a power failure
  • Quick Charge Option allows the softener to recharge immediately if capacity is unexpectedly exhausted
  • Recharge Tonight / Recharge Immediately option for times of exceptionally heavy water usage
  • Rinse Option has 3 choices: Normal, Clean or Water Saver
  • Language Menu sets all screens for English, Spanish or French
  • Installation Accessories Included: bypass valve, drain tubing, installation kit

Specifications:

  • High Performance Valve: For up to 1-1/4" plumbing
  • Maximum capacity: Ultra Capacity: 42,300 grains of hardness removed at 16.3 lbs. salt dose
  • Clear water iron removal: 11 ppm
  • Pressure drop at tested service flow rates: 10 psi @ 9.5 gpm (Does not reflect possible maximum flow rate)
  • Quantity of high capacity resin: 1.20 ft3
  • Maximum salt efficiency: 5,010 grains of hardness removed per pound of salt at a 2.5 lbs. salt dose

How does this product work?

 



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