Programming The Water Softener - Whirlpool WHES44 Installation And Operation Manual

Programming the Water Softener

Display
SET SALT
LEVEL button
TANK LIGHT
button
STATUS LIGHT
(see below)
STATUS LIGHT
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
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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
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"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).
Light flashing rapidly, with "CURRENT TIME"
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shown in the display and the clock flashing
slowly - The present time needs to be set, either
during initial start up or after a long power outage.
See "Set Time of Day", at right.
Light flashing rapidly, with "Err" shown in the
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display - The electronic self-diagnostics have
detected a problem. See "Troubleshooting" on
Page 18.
Light on steady (not flashing) - The system has
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power applied and does not require any attention.
Questions? Call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223
When you call, please be prepared to provide the model and serial number,
found on the rating decal, typically located on the rim below the salt lid hinges.
PROGRAM THE SOFTENER
When the power supply is plugged into the electrical
outlet, the model code ("L40P" for Model WHES40 or
"L44P" for Model WHES44) and a software version
number (example: J3.9), are briefly shown in the
display. Then the words "CURRENT TIME" appear
and 12:00 PM begins to flash.
SET TIME OF DAY
If the words "CURRENT TIME" do not show in the
display, press the PROGRAM button until they do.
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1. Press the UP or
present time. Up moves the display ahead; down
sets the time back. Be sure AM or PM is correct.
NOTE: Press buttons and quickly release to slowly
advance the display. Hold the buttons down
for fast advance.
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UP button
PROGRAM
button
DOWN
button
RECHARGE
button
FIG. 15
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DOWN buttons to set the
FIG. 16
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