WHIRLPOOL WHES20 Installation And Operation Manual

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Model WHES20 Model WHES30 How to install, operate and maintain your Demand Controlled Water Softener Do not return water softener to store If you have questions or concerns when installing, operating or maintaining your softener, call our toll free n...

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Table of Contents Water Softener Safety .......................................................................... 3 Before You Start ............................................................................... 3 Inspect Shipment ....................

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TroubleshootingGuide ......................................................................... 29 AutomaticElectronicDiagnostics............................................................. 30 ManualAdvanceDiagnostics-ModelWriES20.......................

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Thewatersoftenerrequiresaminimumwaterflowof 3gallonsperminuteattheinlet.Maximum allowableinletwaterpressureis125psi.If daytimepressureisover80psi,nighttimepressuremay exceedthemaximum.Useapressurereducingvalveif necessary.(Addingapressurereducingvalv...

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For future reference, enter the following information. Model No. O O Serial No. O O Code O Installation date *Water hardness gpg **Iron content ppm 0 on registration decal (located under salt hole cover) 0 on shipping carton A hardness test strip is ...

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How a Water Softener Works Softening Cycle When the water softener is providing soft water, it is called "service" or the "softening cycle". During this cycle, hard water flows from the main water pipe in the household into the wa...

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2_ Factor into your diet the amount of sodium or potassium shown below, based on your water hardness and consumption. Sodium Added to Waterfrom CationExchange Softening Initial WaterHardness Sodium added by Cation Potassium added by Cation Exchange S...

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3. . Ferric (red water), and bacterial and organically bound irons are insoluble. This water softener will not remove ferric or bacterial iron. This iron is visible immediately when drawn from a faucet because it has oxidized be*k_rereaching the home...

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Location Requirements Consider all of the following when selecting all installation location for the water softener. • Do not locate the water softener where freezing temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat water over 120°E Freezing, or hot wa...

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Valve Drain Requirements Use the flexible green drain hose, that is included, measure and cut to the length needed. Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all localities (check your plumbing codes). If local codes do not allow use of a flexible drain ...

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Plan the Installation Inlet - Outlet Plumbing Options Always install either a single bypass valve (provided) or, if desired, parts for a 3 valve bypass system (not included) can be purchased and assembled, as shown in Figure 4. Bypass valves allow yo...

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Installation Turn Off Water Supply 1. Close the main water supply valve, near the well pump or water meter. 2. Open all faucets to drain all water from the house pipes. NOTE: Be sure not to drain water from the water heater, as damage to the water he...

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Move the Water Softener into Place Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install water softener. Use two or more people to move and lift salt bags. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. l. Move the water softener i...

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Assemble Inlet and Outlet Plumbing Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe to the inlet and outlet ports of the water softener valve. Be sure to keep fittings fully together, and pipes squared and straight. Be su...

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Threaded pipe 1. Apply pipe joint compound or Tcflon® tape to all male pipe threads. 2. Tighten all threaded joints and make all solder connections. NOTE: Do not solder with installation tubes attached to single valve bypass. Soldering heat will dam...

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Test for Leaks To prevent air pressure in the water softener and plumbing system, do the following steps in order. 1. Fully open two or more softened cold water faucets close by the water softener, located downstream from the water softener. 2. Place...

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Program the Water Softener - Model WriES20 Display UP button \ RECHARGEbutton RECHARGE / / / PROGRAM button PROC DOWN Button Figure 10 If you have questions about installation, programming, operating and routine maintenance... call 1-866-986-3223, Mo...

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Set Water Hardness Number 1. Press the _ PROGRAM button once again to display a flashing 25 and the word"HARDNESS". 7F HARDNESS 2. Press the _ Up or _ Down buttons to set your water hardness number. NOTE: Be sure to enter the grains per gal...

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Program the Water Softener SET SALT LEVEL button Display CHECK PRESS TO SCHEDtJLE / LEVEL ._ HOLDTO START / RECHARGE button UP button PROGRAM / \ PROGRAM button DOWN Button Figure 11 - Model WHES30 J If you have questions about installation, programm...

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Set Water Hardness Number 1. Press the _ PROGRAM button once again to display a flashing 25 and the word"HARDNESS". c 3 Hardness 2. Press the _ Up or _ Down buttons to set your water hardness number. NOTE: Be sure to enter the grains per ga...

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Customizing Features/Options - Model WriES20 Recharge Recharge button is used to initiate an immediate recharge. } " • • ,, Press and hold the O RECHARGE button until the w{ rds RE(HARGE NOW flashes in the display, and the softener enters th...

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Salt Efficiency When this feature is ON, the water softener will operate at salt efficiencies of 4000 grains of hardness per pound of salt or higher. (May recharge more often using smaller salt dosage and less water). The softener is shipped in the O...

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Customizing Features/Options-Model WriES30 Recharge Recharge button is used to initiate an immediate recharge. Press and hold the (_) RECHARGE button until the words "RECHARGE", "SERVICE" and "FILL" flash in the display,...

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"Power- Outage Memory" If electrical power to the water softener is lost, "memory" built into the timer circuitry will keep all settings for up to eight hours. While the power is out, the display is blank and the water softener wi...

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Clean / Clear Water Iron Removal This fcature is beneficial on water supplies containing iron and/or high amounts of sediments (sand, silt, dirt, etc.). When set to "ON", an additional backwash and fast rinse cycle will occur first, preceed...

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Maximum Days Between Regenerations The water softener automatically controls regeneration frequency. This provides the greatest operating efficiency, and under most conditions, this fcature should be left in this mode. However, modify this feature if...

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Routine Maintenance Refilling With Salt Lift the salt hole cover and check the salt storage level frequently. If"the conditioner uses all the salt bef\_re you refill it, you will get hard water. Until you have established a refilling routine, ch...

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Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi A clean nozzle and venturi (see Figure 13) is a must for the conditioner to work properly. This small water softener creates the suction to move brine from the brine tank, into the resin tank. If it should become plugg...

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Troubleshooting Guide Need help troubleshooting? (?all 1-866-986-3223, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 9 pm, EST. Tools Needed For Most Repairs: 5/16 Hex Driver, Phillips Screwdriver, Needle-nose Pliers PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No Soft Water 1. No salt in the...

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Automatic Electronic Diagnostics This water softener has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power and/or water meter). The water softener monitors electronic components and circuits for correct operation. If a malfunct...

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• Press _x Up to display the number of days this electronic control has had electrical power applied. • Press _ Down to display the number of regenerations initiated by this electronic control since the SR code number was entered. 6. Press and ho...

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4. Press the _ RECHARGE button to move the softener into fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the softener to rinse fk)r a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test. 5. To return t...

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6. V=7 Press _/ Down to display the number of regenerations initiated by this electronic control since the LE code number was entered. Press and hold the O PROGRAM button until LE30 shows in the display. I _-I1-1 L _-tL! 7. 8. This code identifies th...

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4. Press the O RECHARGE button to move the softener into fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the softener to rinse tk_ra few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test. 5. To return th...

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Wiring Schematic Direct plug-in transformer II t2( , I 24vac ' Back of electronic board in c_ _ n_ Turbine [__-- sensor NO NC Position switch Warranty WATER SOFTENER WARRANTY Warrantor: Ecx_dyne Water Systems Inc., 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury,...

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Softener Components 42 41 29 _. 3{1 -..._...._ (_) 10 14 _---- _ _v_ ._ 15 32 33 28 34 35 36 38 39 4O 36 ...

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Softener Components Key Part No. Description No. 1 7170296 O-Ring, 2-7/8" x 3-1/4" 2 7170254 O-Ring, 13/16" x 1-1/16" 3 7077870 Top Distributor 4 7170270 O-Ring, 2-3/4" x 3" 5 7105047 Rep'l Bottom Distributor 6 7176...

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31 32 Softener Components 43 16 28 10 22 ,/23 /24 wear-strip seal -..@ cross-section view 27 25 26 38 ...

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Softener Components Key Part Description No. No. 1 7224087 Screw, #8-32 x 1" (2 req.) 2 7228544 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 1) 3 0900857 Screw, #6-20 x 3/8 (2 req.) 4 7231385 Motor Plate 5 0503288 Bearing 6 7113927 Cam and Gear 7 7142942 Clip ...

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