I have the same problem as apple**: The automatic regeneration has failed more than once. And since I have a 40 gal hot water tank, when it fails it takes days to sense the failure and then days to recover to soft water again after I initiate a manual regen.
Is this a design flaw? I agree with apple** that the displays are inadequate. I would be nice to have a bar that depletes in concord with the charge depletions as the water is used. At least then we would have a heads-up if the unit fails. I hope you fix it with the next engineering change.
I bought my last Sears softener in 1988. That unit had a mechanical timer but I could work with it. Now everything is hidden except for a few buttons but no forewarning when the buttons should be pushed.
OUR 2009 KENMORE WATER SOFTNER IS A PIECE OF JUNK. FIRST ONE GOT WORKED ON THREE TIMES. THEN SEARS REPLACED IT. NOW THE SECOND SOTNER HAS ISSUES. WOULD TELL EVERYBODY NOT TO BUT ANYTHING FROM SEARS. SERVICE TERRIBLE & PRODUCT
Eliminate soap residue with this 350 series Water Softener by Kenmore. The Water Softener prevents water hardness that can be found in 85 percent of all the homes in America. It makes the skin feel softer, increases fabric life by making the whites whiter and the brights brighter, and also helps maintain water using appliances and hot water heaters efficiency and performance.
Brand Name
Kenmore
Product Name
350 Series Water Softener
Configuration:High Resin Capacity
.92
Configuration:Max. Cap., Grains of Hardness
35,600 at 14.7 lbs. salt dose
Configuration:Type of Regeneration Process
Auto (demand)
Configuration:Type of Valve
Deluxe (fits up to 1 in. plumbing)
Controls:Controller Type
Electronic demand initiated regeneration
Installation Kit
Available
Maintenance Agreement
Available
Model Number
04238356000
MPN
M38356
Performance Features:Clear Water Iron Removal
9.0
Performance Features:Maximum Salt Efficiency
5,060 grains/pound at 2.8 lbs. salt
Product Overview:General Warranty
1 year parts and labor
Product Overview:Water Softener Type
Water softener
Tags
Configuration:High Resin Capacity:.92
Configuration:Max. Cap., Grains Of Hardness:35,600 at 14.7 lbs. salt dose
Configuration:Type Of Regeneration Process:Auto (demand)
Configuration:Type Of Valve:Deluxe (fits up to 1 in. plumbing)
Controls:Controller Type:Electronic demand initiated regeneration
Performance Features:Clear Water Iron Removal:9.0
Performance Features:Maximum Salt Efficiency:5,060 grains/pound at 2.8 lbs. salt
Product Overview:General Warranty:1 year parts and labor
Product Overview:Water Softener Type:Water softener