Programming The Water Softener; Status Light; Set Water Hardness Number - Whirlpool WHES40 Installation And Operation Manual

Programming the Water Softener

SET SALT LEVEL
button
TANK LIGHT
button

STATUS LIGHT

(see below)
RECHARGE button
STATUS LIGHT (Model WHES44 Only)
When the WHES44 water softener is connected to
electrical power, the status light on the control panel
will be on or flashing, as follows:
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 slowly, along with the salt level
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indicators in the display - The salt monitor sys-
tem indicates a low salt level and needs to be set.
See "Set Salt Level" on Page 14.
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.
PROGRAM THE SOFTENER
When the transformer is plugged into the electrical
outlet, the model code ("LL40" for Model WHES40 or
"LL44" for Model WHES44) and a test number (exam-
ple: J3.0), are briefly shown in the display. Then the
words "CURRENT TIME" appear and 12:00 PM
begins to flash.
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.
Display
SET
SALT
LEVEL
TANK
LIGHT
PRESS TO SCHEDULE
OPERATING (Steady)
LOW SALT (Flashing)
HOLD TO START
RECHARGE
DOWN button
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UP button
PROGRAM
PROGRAM button
SET TIME OF DAY
If the words "CURRENT TIME" do not show in the
display, press the PROGRAM button until they do.
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.

SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER

1. Press the PROGRAM button once again to display
a flashing "25" and the word "HARDNESS".
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12
FIG. 15
s
DOWN buttons to set the
FIG. 16
FIG. 17
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