Whirlpool WHES40 Installation And Operation Manual page 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 before reaching the home. It appears as
small cloudy yellow, orange, or reddish suspended particles. After the water stands for a period of time,
the particles settle to the bottom of the container. Generally these irons are removed from water by
filtration. Chlorination is also recommended for bacterial iron.
Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is of ferric or ferrous form that will not filter or exchange out of
water. This water softener will not remove colloidal iron. In some instances, treatment may improve
colloidal iron water. Colloidal iron water usually has a yellow appearance when drawn. After standing for
several hours, the color persists and the iron does not settle, but remains suspended in the water.
SEDIMENT
Sediment is fine, foreign material particles suspended in water. This water softener will not remove
sediment. This material is most often clay or silt. Extreme amounts of sediment may give the water a
cloudy appearance. A sediment filter installed upstream of the water softener normally corrects this
situation.
* Water may contain one or more of the four types of iron and any combination of these. Total iron is
the sum of the contents.
** Capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data.
Programming the Water Softener
Words in picture: SET SALT LEVEL, Display, UP button, TANK LIGht button, STATUS LIGHT (see below),
RECHARGE button, DOWN button, PROGRAM button, STATUS LIGHT, PROGRAM THE SOFTENER fig 15
When the water softener is connected to electrical power, the status light on the control panel will
operate as follows:
Light flashing slowly, along with the salt level indicators in the display – The salt monitor system
indicates a low salt level and needs to be set See "Set Salt Level" on Page 14.
Light flashing slowly, along with the words "SCHEDULED CLEAN" in the display – Four months have
elapsed on the system's timer since start up or the last reset. This is a reminder to use Whirlpool® WHE-
WSC Water Softener Cleanser three times a year. To reset the timer, press any button on the control
panel and the flashing words will disappear. The status light will stop flashing, unless the system is also
low on salt (see above).