User manual KENMORE 625.388260

[. . . ] L Your water softener will remove hardness minerals and "clear water" iron* from water, up to the limits shown on page 4-1. It will not remove other types of iron, acids, tastes and odors, etc. It will not purify polluted water or make it safe to drink. L Protect the softener and piping from freezing. 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