Whirlpool WHES30 User Manual

7283659 (Rev. D 8/20/07)Product No. 8562921--AModel WHES20Model WHES30How to install, operate andmaintain your DemandControlled Water SoftenerIf you h

10Valve Drain RequirementsUse the flexible drain hose, that is included, me asure and cut to the length needed. Flexible drain hoseis not allowed in a

11Plan the InstallationInlet --- Outlet Plumbing OptionsAlways install either a single bypass valve (provided) or, if d esired, pa rts for a 3 valve b

12InstallationTurn Off Water Supply1. Close the main water supply valve, near the well pump or water meter.2. Open all fauce ts to drain all water fro

13Move the Water Softener into Place1. Move the water softener into installation position. Set it on a level surface. If needed, place thewater soften

14Assemble Inlet and Outlet PlumbingMeasure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe to the inlet and outletports of the

15Threaded pipe1. Apply pipe joint compound or TeflonRtape to all male pipe threads.2. Tighten all threaded joints and make all solder connections.IMP

16Add Water and Salt to the Salt Storage Tank1.Using a container, add about three gallons of clean water into the salt storage tank.2.Add salt t o the

17Program the Water Softener -- Model WHES20UP buttonDOWN ButtonPROGRAM buttonRECHARGE buttonDisplayPRESS TO SCHEDULEHOLD TO ST ART+−PROGRAMRECHARGEFi

18Set Water Hardness Number1. Press the PROGRAM button once again to display a flashing 25 and the word “H ARDNESS”.HARDNESS2. Press the+Up or−Down bu

19Program the Water Softener -- Model WHES30UP buttonDOWN ButtonPROGRAM buttonRECHARGE buttonDisplayPRESS TO SCHEDULEHOLD TO ST ART+−PROGRAMRECHARGESE

2Tab l e o f Co n te n t sWater Softener Safety 3...Before You Start 3...

20Set Water Hardness Number1. Press the PROGRAM button once again to display a flashing 25 and the word “H ARDNESS”.2. Press the+Up or−Down buttons to

21Customizing Features/Options -- Model WHES20RechargeRecharge button is used to initiate an immediate recharge.• Press and hold theRECHARGE button un

22Salt Efficien cyWhe n this feature is ON, the water softe ner will operate at salt efficiencies of 4000 gr ains of hardnessper pound of salt or high

23Customizing Features/Options-- Model WHES30RechargeRecharge button is used to initiate an immediate recharge.• Press and hold theRECHARGE button unt

24‘‘Power---Outage Memory’’If electrical power to the water softener is lost, ‘‘memory’’ built into the timer circuitry will keep allsettings f or up

25Clean / Clear Water Iron RemovalThis feature is benef icial on water supplies containing iron and/or high amounts of se dime nts (sand,silt, dirt, e

26Maximum Days Between RegenerationsThe wate r softener automatically controls regeneration frequency. This provides the gre atest operatingefficien c

27Routine MaintenanceRefilling W ith SaltLift the sa lt hole cover and check the salt storage leve l fr equently. If the conditioner use s all the sal

28Cleaning the Nozzle and VenturiA clean nozzle a nd venturi (see Figure 13) is a must for the conditioner to wor k properly. This smallwater softener

29Troubleshooting GuideNeed he lp troubleshooting? Call 1--866--986--3223, Monday -- Friday, 8 am to 9 pm, EST.Tools Needed For Most Repairs: 5/16 Hex

3Troubleshooting Guide 29...Automatic Electronic Diagnostics 30...

30Automatic Electronic DiagnosticsThis water softener has a self--diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power and/orwater meter)

31• Press+Up to display the number of days this e lectronic control has had electricalpower applied.• Press−Down to display the number of regeneration

324. Press the RECHARGE button to move the softener into fast rinse. Again look for a fast drainflow. Allow the softener to rinse for a few minutes to

33• Press−Down to display the number of regenerations initiated by this electroniccontrol since the LE code number was entered.6. Press and hold thePR

344. Press the RECHARGE button to move the softener into fast rinse. Again look for a fast drainflow. Allow the softener to rinse for a few minutes to

35Wiring Schematic24 vacDirect plug-- intransformerNCNOBack of electronic boardPo sition switchM24VTurbinesensor120 vacWarrantyWATER SOFTENER WARRANTY

36Softener Components2526282931322734353714241012139856743213033363823222120191817111516398765404142

37Softener ComponentsKeyNo.Part No. Description1 7170296 O--Ring, 2--7/8” x 3--1/4”2 7170254 O--Ring, 13/16” x 1--1/16”3 7077870 Top Distributor4 7170

38Softener Components4746454443423938373634333129353228262027191817162524232221151413121198765421414031030cross--sectionviewsealwear--strip

39Softener ComponentsKeyNo.PartNo.Description1 7224087 Screw,#8-32x1”(2req.)2 7286039 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 1)3 0900857 Screw, #6-20 x 3/8 (2

4The water softener requires a minimum water flow of 3 gallons per minute at the inlet. Maximumallowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi. If daytime p

5For future reference, enter the following information.Model No. noCode n*Water hardness gpgSerial No. noInstallation date**Iron content ppmn on regis

6How a Water Softener WorksSoftening CycleWhen the water softener is providing soft water, it is called “service” or the “ softening cycle”. Duringthi

7Factor into your diet the amount of sodium or potassium shown below, based on your waterhardness and consumption.Sodium Added to Water from Cation Ex

8Ferric (red water), and bacterial and organically bound irons are insoluble. This water softener willnot remove ferric or bacterial iron. This iron i

9Location RequirementsConsider all of the following when selecting an installation location for the water softener.• Do not locate the water softener