User Guide

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Specifications & Performance Claims
These models are efficiency rated. The efficiency rating is valid only at the minimum salt dose and rated service flow.
These softeners have a demand initiated regeneration (D.I.R.) feature that complies with specific performance speci-
fications intended to minimize the amount of regenerant brine and water used in their operation.
These softeners have a rated softener efficiency of not less than 3,350 grains of total hardness exchange per pound
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f salt (based on sodium chloride) and shall not deliver more salt than their listed rating or be operated at a sus-
tained maximum service flow rate greater than their listed rating. These softeners have been proven to deliver soft
water for at least ten continuous minutes at the rated service flow rate. The rated salt efficiency is measured by lab-
oratory tests described in NSF/ANSI Standard 44. These tests represent the maximum possible efficiency that the
system can achieve. Operational efficiency is the actual efficiency after the system has been installed. It is typically
less than the rated efficiency, due to individual application factors including water hardness, water usage, and other
contaminants that reduce a softener's capacity.
*Capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by laboratory test data. State of Wisconsin requires addi-
tional treatment if water supply contains clear water iron exceeding 5 ppm.
**Canada working pressure limits: 1.4 - 7.0 kg/cm
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***Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for detemining the softener’s
rated capacity and efficiency. Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect
capacity and efficiency performance.
These systems conform to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by
test data.
Variable Salt Dose: The salt dose is selected by the electronic controls at regeneration time based on the
amount needed.
Model WHES30 Model WHES33
Model Code LE31 LE33
Rated Softening Capacity (Grains @ Salt Dose)
12,800 @ 2.9 lbs.
24,600 @ 8.0 lbs.
28,900 @ 13.1 lbs.
13,000 @ 2.6 lbs.
27,600 @ 8.3 lbs.
33,000 @ 14.1 lbs.
Rated Efficiency (Grains/Pound of Salt @ Minimum Salt Dose) 4,410 @ 2.9 lbs. 4,950 @ 2.6 lbs.
Water Used During Regeneration @ Minimum Salt Dose 2.3 gal. / 1,000 grains 1.9 gal. / 1,000 grains
Total Water Used Per Regeneration @ Maximum Salt Dose 35.2 gallons 33.3 gallons
Rated Service Flow Rate 7.6 gpm 8.0 gpm
Amount of High Capacity Ion Exchange Resin .82 cu. ft. .88 cu. ft.
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow 15.0 psig 9.4 psig
Water Supply Max. Hardness 95 gpg 105 gpg
Water Supply Max. Clear Water Iron 8 ppm* 9 ppm*
Water Pressure Limits (minimum / maximum) 20 - 125 psi**
Water Temperature Limits (minimum / maximum) 40 - 120 °F
Minimum Water Supply Flow Rate 3 gpm
Intermittent Flow @ 30 PSI 11.3 gpm*** 15.3 gpm***
Maximum Drain Flow Rate 2.0 gpm 1.8 gpm
Salt Storage Capacity 175 lbs.
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.