User Guide

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PRESS TO SCHEDULE
HOLD TO START
PROGRAM
SET
SALT
LEVEL
R
ECHARGE
OPERATING (Steady)
LOW SALT (Flashing)
Programming the Water Softener
FIG. 16
FIG. 15
STATUS LIGHT
When the water softener is connected to electrical
power, the status light on the control panel will oper-
ate as follows:
= Light flashing slowly, along with the salt level
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 15.
= 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).
= Light flashing rapidly, with “CURRENT TIME”
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
display - The electronic self-diagnostics have
detected a problem. See “Troubleshooting” on
Page 18.
= Light on steady (not flashing) - The system has
power applied and does not require any attention.
UP button
Display
SET SALT LEVEL
button
PROGRAM button
DOWN button
RECHARGE button
STATUS LIGHT
(see below)
PROGRAM THE SOFTENER
When the power supply is plugged into the electrical
outlet, the model code (“LE31” for Model WHES30 or
“LE33” for Model WHES33) 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.
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 r UP or s DOWN buttons to set the
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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Questions? Call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223 or visit whirlpoolwatersolutions.com
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.