Whirlpool WHES40 - Manuals

5 Packing List Inspect Shipment Ground Clamp Kit 20 ft. Drain Hose Bypass Valve Clips Adaptor Elbow Installation Adaptors FIG. 2 Hose Clamps Grommet O-rings Water Hardness Test Strip Water Conditioning Information IRON Iron in water can cause stains on clothing and plumb- ing fixtures. It can negati...

6 PLUMBING CODES All plumbing must be completed in accordance with national, state and local plumbing codes. LAUNDRY TUB STANDPIPE 1-1/2” air gap FLOOR DRAIN In the state of Massachusetts: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing code 248-CMR shall be adhered to. A licensed plumber shall be used f...

7 Installation Requirements VALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTS Using the flexible drain hose (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 hose, a rigid valve drain run mus...

8 Installation Instructions TYPICAL INSTALLATION Inlet Outlet Clips Ground Clamp To Outside Faucets Single Bypass Valve Ground Clamp Conditioned Water Hard Water Main Water Pipe Plug-in Transformer Water Softener Valve To Controller Valve Drain Elbow Valve Drain Hose* *Do not connect the water softe...

9 MOVE THE WATER SOFTENER INTO PLACE 1 . Move the water softener into the desired location. Set it on a solid, level surface. IMPORTANT: Do not place shims directly under the salt storage tank to level the softener. The weight of the tank, when full of water and salt, may cause the tank to fracture ...

10 FIG. 13 Ground Clamp Electrical Shock Hazard Install metal ground clamp to metal house water supply pipe before beginning installation. Securely tighten connection in center of metal ground clamp. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. COMPLETE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING Measure...

12 FIG. 16 FIG. 17 When the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet, a model code and a test number (example: J2.0), begin to flash in the faceplate display. Then, “12:00 PM” and the words “CURRENT TIME" begin to flash. NOTE: If “- - - -” shows in the display, press the r UP or s DOWN ...

13 Programming the Water Softener Questions? Call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223 Monday- Friday, 8 AM - 7 PM EST or visit www.ecodynewatertreatment.com When you call, please be prepared to provide the model, date code and serial number, found on the rating decal, typically located on the rim below the sal...

14 Customizing Features / Options RECHARGE initiated RECHARGE The RECHARGE button is used to initiate an immedi- ate recharge. 1 . Press and hold the RECHARGE button until the words “RECHARGE", “SERVICE" and “FILL" flash in the display. SET SALT LEVEL The water softener has a salt monito...

15 Efficiency Icon In the state of California: You must turn the Salt Efficiency Fea ture ON. This may initiate more frequent recharges. However, it will operate at 4,000 grains per pound of salt or higher. Customizing Features / Options POWER OUTAGE MEMORY If electrical power to the water softener ...

16 Customizing Features / Options MAXIMUM DAYS BETWEEN REGENERA- TIONS The water softener automatically controls regenera- tion frequency. This provides the greatest operating efficiency and, under most conditions, this feature should be left in this automatic mode. However, you may modify this feat...

FIG. 32 Broom Handle Pencil Mark 1” - 2” SaltSalt BridgeWater Level Push Tool into Salt Bridge to Break 17 FIG. 33 Cap O-ring Seal Screen Support Screen Gasket *Flow Plug (HVDC) Housing Ferrule Nut Cone Screen *Flow Plug *Install with lettered side up, concave side down. CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VE...

18 Troubleshooting While an error code appears in the display, all buttons are inoperable except the PROGRAM button. PRO- GRAM remains operational so the service person can perform the Manual Advance Diagnostics, see below, to further isolate the problem. Procedure for removing error code from dis- ...

19 Troubleshooting This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, and other controller functions. Always make the initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnos- tics. NOTE: The electronic control display must show a steady time (not ...

20 8 7 6 5 Softener Exploded View 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 41 40 Valve Assembly See Pages 22 & 23 for parts 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 122

21 Softener Parts List Key No. Part No. Description 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 Repl. Bottom Distributor 6 7176292 Clamp Section (2 req.) 7 7088033 Retainer Clip (2 req.) 8 7161849 Repl. Resin ...

22 Valve Exploded View wear-strip seal cross-section view 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112113 114 115 140 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 126 125 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 141 142 143 144

23 Valve Parts List Key No. Part No. Description 100 7224087 Screw, #8-32 x 1” (2 req.) 101 7286039 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 100) 102 7231393 Motor Plate 103 0900857 Screw, #6-20 x 3/8” (3 req.) 104 7171250 Bearing 105 7283489 Cam & Gear 106 7169180 Clip, Drain 107 0900431 Hose Clamp 108 72...