MODEL NO.
625.343400
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules,
Installation and
Operating
Instructions
Before First Use
of This Product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
If you have questions
when installing and us-
ing your water filter,
housing call this toll–
free number...
1 – 800 – 426 – 9345
♦ Safety Guides
♦ Installation
♦ Operation
♦ Cartridge Replacement
♦ Repair Parts
2
SAFETY GUIDES / SPECIFICATIONS
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Maximum Supply Water Pressure 125 psi
Min. – Max. Supply Water Temperature 40 – 100 F
Inlet – Outlet Thread Size 3/4” NPT
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON MULTI–PURPOSE WATER FILTER HOUSING
( disposable filter cartridge not included)
For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will replace this Multi–Purpose Water Filter Housing, (except filter
cartridge, which is purchased separately), free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
WARRANTY IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE WATER FILTER HOUSING TO THE NEAREST
SEARS STORE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., DEPT. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELL SUPPLY
CITY SUPPLY
pressure
tank
meter
COLD
TO WATER
HEATER
WATER
FILTER
HOUSING
COLD
HOT
WATER
FILTER
HOUSING
kitchen sink
FILTERING ALL HOUSE WATER
FILTERING WATER TO ONE FAUCET
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WATER TREATMENT FILTER CARTRIDGES (cont.)
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CITY SUPPLY
pressure
tank
meter
COLD
WATER
FILTER
HOUSING
ADDING PHOSPHATE TO ALL HOUSE WATER
WATER
FILTER
HOUSING
WATER
FILTER
HOUSING
WATER
SOFTENER
OUTSIDE FAUCETS
HARD
WATER
SOFT COLD
SOFT HOT
WATER
HEATER
ADDING PHOSPHATE, SOFT HOT/COLD HOUSE WATER
ADDING PHOSPHATE, HOT HOUSE WATER ONLY
WATER
FILTER
HOUSING
HOT
WATER
HEATER
WATER
IN
main
shutoff
valve
well
pump
shutoff
valve
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
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TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS / TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
FIG. 1
INSTALLATION ON COPPER PLUMBING USING COMPRESSION FITTINGS
– MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED –
" 2 compression adaptors, 3/4” NPT x comp.
(compression end to fit existing copper pipe)
Note:
Sears has an installation kit available that
fits 1/2” (5/8” O.D.) and 3/4” (7/8” O.D.) pipe
sizes, Item No. 42–34346.
" Teflon tape
" tubing cutter
" sandpaper or emery–cloth
" 2 wrenches, either open end or adjustable
jaw, size to fit compression adaptors
Note:
Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1–1/2”
under the filter for removing the sump, to change the
cartridge.
↕
optional shutoff valve
apply several
wraps of
Teflon tape
compression
adaptor
brass
ferrule
nut
INLET
3/4” NPT
WATER
IN
FILTERED
WATER
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
SOLDERED COPPER INSTALLATION
THREADED INSTALLATION
UNDERSINK INSTALLATION
adaptor,
3/4” NPT x sweat
(apply several wraps of
Teflon tape to threads)
optional shutoff valve
WATER
IN
(OBSERVE FIG. 1 NOTES)
union fitting (2)
3/4” pipe, as required
(OBSERVE FIG. 1 NOTES)
(FILTERING WATER TO 1 FAUCET)
– MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED –
(see page 6)
– MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED –
(see page 7)
➠
➠
optional shutoff valve
WATER
IN
➠
➠
3/4” copper
pipe, as req’d.
3/4” hex nipple (2)
3/4” nipple
OPTIONAL
installation kit,
Sears Item No.
42–34347
(also see kit
above)
Note:
Be sure to allow a minimum space of
1–1/2” under the filter for removing the sump,
to change the cartridge.
↕
OPTIONAL
mounting bracket,
Sears Item No.
42–34348
hot
SINK
cold
shutoff valve
Note:
To change the
filter cartridge, you
must turn off the
water. A nearby
shutoff valve is con-
vienent. Most sinks
already have shutoff
valves on the supply
pipes.
6
INSTALLATION STEPS
WATER FILTER HOUSING ON HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE, TO FILTER ALL HOUSEHOLD WATER
A. USING COMPRESSION FITTINGS, FIG. 1
1. 440< 6)9)5%0 :5%46 3* )*032 7%4) 73 7,) 7,5)%(6
3* &37, '3145)66-32 *-77-2+6
2. !# 7852 7,) '3145)66-32 *-77-2+6 -273 7,)
:%7)5 *-07)5 ,)%( -20)7 %2( 3870)7 %2( 7-+,7)2 Do not
cross-thread %2( (%1%+) 7,) 7,5)%(6 Do not overĆ
tighten %2( '5%'/ 7,) ,)%(
3. )139) 7,) 287 %2( &5%66 *)5580) *531 &37, '31=
45)66-32 *-77-2+6 %2( 6)7 %6-() !6-2+ % 7%4) 1)%685)
35 580)5 1)%685) 7,) (-67%2') $$ %6 6,3:2 &)03:
%5/ 7,-6 (-1)26-32 &)03: 63 <38 (3 237 *35+)7
D
Measure to shoulder inside of
fittings. Copper pipe butts
against this shoulder.
D
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4. CAUTION: Turn off the water supply 73 7,)
1%-2 4-4) 4)2 % ,-+, %2( 03: *%8')7 -2 7,) :%7)5
6<67)1 73 (5%-2 7,) 4-4)
5. 2 7,) 1%-2 :%7)5 4-4) :,)5) <38 :-00 -267%00 7,)
*-07)5 1%5/ 7,) (-1)26-32 #38 :-00 5)139) 7,-6 6)'=
7-32 3* 4-4) Before you begin to cut, double-
check your measurement.
6. !6) % 78&-2+ '877)5 73 5)139) 7,) 6)'7-32 3* 4-4)
)139) %00 &8556 %2( 538+, )(+)6 :-7, 7,) 6%2(4%4)5
35 )1)5<'037,
7. 0%') % 287 %2( &5%66 *)5580) *531 '3145)66-32 *-7=
7-2+6 3273 &37, 4-4) )2(6
287
&5%66 *)5580)
&5%66 *)5580)
287
8. "-7, 7,) inlet side of the water filter facing inĆ
coming water, 645)%( 7,) 4-4)6 %4%57 %2( *-7 &37,
4-4) )2(6 -273 7,) '3145)66-32 *-77-2+6 39) % *)5580)
%2( 287 84 73 7,) *-77-2+ ,)2 7852 32 %2( 7-+,7)2 7,)
287
)4)%7 32 7,) 37,)5 6-()
➨ WATER FLOW ➨
287
287
Note:
If water flow is from right to left ( ➨), be sure to
turn water filter so inlet is to the right.
➨
&5%66 *)5580)
*-77-2+
!
9. Before turning on the water supply, 5)139) 7,)
6814 *531 7,) *-07)5 ,)%( %2( -267%00 7,) *-07)5 '%575-(+)
6)) 4%+)
IMPORTANT: ,) ,386) '30( :%7)5 4-4) -6 3*7)2 86)(
73 +5382( )0)'75-'%0 3870)76 -2 7,) ,31) Grounding
protects you from electrical shock. ,) :%7)5 *-07)5
,386-2+ 1%< ,%9) &53/)2 7,-6 +5382( 3 5)6735) &8<
%2( -267%00 % '344)5 :-5) %'5366 7,) *-07)5 7-+,70<
'0%14)( %7 &37, )2(6 %6 6,3:2 ,)5)
!
+5382(
:-5)
'0%14
B. SOLDERED COPPER FITTINGS, FIG. 2
#38 :-00 2))(
6:)%7 %(%47356 ; 6:)%7 6:)%7 )2( 73 *-7
<385 1%-2 :%7)5 4-4) 0)%(*5)) 630()5 %2( *08;
630()5-2+ 735', )*032 7%4) 6%2(4%4)5 35
)1)5<'037, 34)2 )2( 73 *-7 6:)%7 %(%4735 35
%(.867%&0) .%: :5)2',
CAUTION: Heat created when soldering can damĆ
age the water filter housing. ) 685) 73 86) 7,) *30=
03:-2+ 453')(85)6 73 4537)'7 7,) :%7)5 *-07)5
1.
CAUTION: Turn off the water supply 73 7,)
1%-2 4-4) 4)2 % ,-+, %2( 03: *%8')7 -2 7,) :%7)5
6<67)1 73 (5%-2 7,) 4-4)
2. 2 7,) 1%-2 :%7)5 4-4) :,)5) <38 :-00 -267%00 7,)
*-07)5 86) % 78&-2+ '877)5 73 5)139) % 6)'7-32 3* 4-4)
%&387 032+ !6) 6%2(4%4)5 35 )1)5<'037, 73 7,35=
38+,0< '0)%2 %2( 5)139) %00 &8556 %2( 538+, )(+)6
*531 &37, 4-4) )2(6
7
INSTALLATION STEPS (cont.)
WATER FILTER HOUSING ON HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE, TO FILTER ALL HOUSEHOLD WATER
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8
INSTALLATION STEPS (cont.)
WATER FILTER HOUSING UNDERSINK, TO FILTER WATER TO 1 FAUCET
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FILTER CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
9
FILTER CARTRIDGE / USEFUL LIFE / REPLACEMENT
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CLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE
sump
head
vent valve
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10
FILTER CARTRIDGE / USEFUL LIFE / REPLACEMENT (cont.)
! "
" ! $
TURN
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COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
TO TIGHTEN
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cartridge
head
o–ring
seal
vent valve
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11
REPAIR PARTS
Kenmore Multi–Purpose Water Filter Housing, Model No. 625.343400
1
2
3
4
KEY
NO.
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 7160445 Head Assembly (with vent valve)
2 7164936 Vent Assembly
3 42–34345 O–ring, 3–7/8” I.D. x 4–1/8” O.D.
4 7156551 Sump
z 7182219 Owners Manual
v 42–34360 Sediment Cartridge, 25 micron
v 42–34362 Sediment Cartridge, 5 micron
v 42–34370 Taste & Odor Cartridge, 95% chlorine reduction
v 42–34372 Taste & Odor Cartridge, 99% chlorine reduction
v 42–34365 Taste & Odor / Chemical Contaminate Cartridge
v 42–34377 Taste & Odor / Lead Cartridge
v 42–3453 Phosphate Crystal Cartridge
v 42–3443 Repl. Phosphate Crystals
v 42–34330 Sump Cleaning Kit
v 42–34331 Sump Cleaning Solution
v 42–34334 Sump Removal Wrench
z not illustrated
v available options from Sears at the time of this printing, not illustrated,
and not included with the Water Filter Housing
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
625.343400
The model number of
your water filter housing
is found on the rating de-
cal, on the filter sump.
When requesting service
or ordering parts, always
provide the following in-
formation:
z Product Type
z Model Number
z Part Number
z Part Description
For the repair or replacement parts you need
Call 7 am – 7 pm, 7 days a week
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)
For the location of a
Sears Repair Service Center in your area
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1 – 800 – 488 – 1222
For information on purchasing a Sears
Maintenance Agreement, or to inquire
about an existing Agreement
Call 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Saturday
1 – 800 – 827 – 6655
7182219 (5/97)
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