Kenmore Insufficient Rinse After Brine Draw

Water tastes salty after regeneration

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Shortened rinse cycle, Clogged drain line reducing rinse flow, Incorrect programming, Valve not shifting fully to rinse position

Safety first: Unplug the unit and shut off water if disassembling. Otherwise, programming changes can be made with power on.

Step-by-step checks:

1. Check programming:
- Verify that rinse and backwash times are set to factory defaults or recommended values.
2. Drain line:
- Inspect and clear any restrictions in the drain hose.
3. Valve operation:
- Observe a regeneration and ensure the valve advances through all stages.
- If it does not fully shift, inspect the drive motor, rotor/cam, and position switch.

Medium 3/5

Drain Hose

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