Model WHES60 How to install, operate and maintain your Demand Controlled Water Softener Do not return water softener to store If you have any questions or concerns when installing, operating or maintaining your water softener, call our toll free number: or visit 1-866-986-3223 whirlpoolwatersolutions.com When you call, please be prepared to provide the model and serial number of your product, found on the rating decal, located on the back of the controller’s top cover.
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Specifications & Performance Claims This model is efficiency rated. The efficiency rating is valid only at the minimum salt dose and rated service flow. The softener has a demand initiated regeneration (D.I.R.) feature that complies with specific performance specifications intended to minimize the amount of regenerant brine and water used in its operation.
Water Softener Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
Inspect Shipment The parts required to assemble and install the water softener are included with the unit. Thoroughly check the water softener for possible shipping damage and parts loss. Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping carton. Remove and discard (or recycle) all packing materials. To avoid loss of small parts, we suggest you keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to use them.
Installation Requirements LOCATION REQUIREMENTS PLUMBING CODES Consider all of the following when selecting an installation location for the water softener. All plumbing must be completed in accordance with national, state and local plumbing codes. = Do not locate the water softener where freezing temperatures occur. Do not attempt to treat water over 120ºF. Freezing temperatures or hot water damage voids the warranty.
Installation Requirements VALVE DRAIN REQUIREMENTS 1/4” NPT Thread Barbs for 3/8” I.D. Tubing 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 must be used. Purchase a compression fitting (1/4 NPT x 1/2 in. minimum tube) and 1/2" tubing from your local hardware store. Plumb a rigid drain as needed (See Figure 6).
Installation Instructions TYPICAL INSTALLATION To Outside Faucets Hard Water r Pipe Main Wate Conditioned Water Clips Water Softener Valve To Controller Plug-in Power Supply 1” NPT Sweat Adaptor (not included) Outlet Valve Drain Elbow Inlet Valve Drain Hose* Lubricated O-ring Overflow Drain Elbow Salt Storage Tank Overflow Hose* *Do not connect the water softener valve drain tubing to the salt storage tank overflow hose.
Installation Instructions GROUNDING INFORMATION (for Installations on Metal Pipe) The house main incoming water pipe is often used to ground electrical outlets in the home. Grounding protects you from electrical shock. Installing the water softener with a plastic bypass valve will break this ground. Before beginning installation, purchase and securely install two grounding clamps and a #4 copper wire across the location where the softener will be, tightly clamping it at both ends, as shown in Figure 10.
Installation Instructions COMPLETE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING CONNECT BRINE TUBING Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings from the main water pipe to the inlet and outlet ports of the water softener valve. Be sure to keep fittings fully together, and pipes squared and straight. Route the brine tubing out, through the largest hole in the salt storage tank sidewall. Connect the tubing to the nozzle/venturi housing, as shown in Figure 14, using a ferrule nut. Tighten the nut by hand.
TEST FOR LEAKS Installation Instructions ADD WATER AND SALT TO THE SALT STORAGE TANK To prevent air pressure in the water softener and plumbing system, complete the following steps in order: 1. Fully open two or more softened cold water faucets close to the water softener, located downstream from the water softener. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and lift salt bags. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 2.
Programming the Water Softener RECHARGE button Display UP button PROGRAM button PRESS TO SCHEDULE HOLD TO START RECHARGE PROGRAM DATA DOWN button DATA button FIG. 16 PROGRAM THE SOFTENER SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER 1. Press the PROGRAM button once again to display a flashing “25” and the word “HARDNESS”. When the power supply is plugged into the electrical outlet, the model code (LL60) and a test number (example: J3.8), are briefly shown in the display.
Programming the Water Softener Customizing Features / Options RECHARGE NOW The RECHARGE button is used to initiate an immediate recharge. START A RECHARGE 1. Press and hold the RECHARGE button until the words “RECHARGE NOW" flash in the display. FIG. 19 1. Press the RECHARGE button and hold for three seconds, until “RECHARGE” begins to flash in the display, starting a recharge. This recharge draws the sanitizing bleach into and through the water softener.
Customizing Features / Options DATA DISPLAYS SET RECHARGE (REGENERATION) TIME With repeated presses of the DATA button, you can obtain operational information about your water softener. 1. Press the PROGRAM button and hold for three seconds, until a flashing “2:00AM” and the words “RECHARGE TIME” are displayed. This is a good time for the recharge to start in most households, because water is not in use. Capacity (remaining) This is the percentage of water softening capacity remaining.
Customizing Features / Options HEAVY DUTY BACKWASH 3. Press the r UP or s DOWN buttons to set the number of days. 4. Press the PROGRAM button three times to return to the normal time of day screen. When set to ON, the backwash cycle of regeneration will be 22 minutes long instead of the normal 15 minute length. This is beneficial on some water supplies high in iron or sediment content. To conserve water, when this softener is installed on clean water supplies, be sure OFF is set.
Customizing Features / Options 12 OR 24 HOUR CLOCK 4. Press the r UP or time format. All time displays are shown in standard clock time (AM and PM) at the 12 hour default setting. If 24 hour clock displays are desired, follow steps below: s DOWN buttons to select the 5. Press the PROGRAM button twice to return to the normal time of day screen. 1. Press the PROGRAM button and hold for three seconds, until the “Recharge Time” screen (Figure 31) is displayed.
ADDING SALT Routine Maintenance CLEANING THE NOZZLE & VENTURI Lift the salt lid and check the salt storage level frequently. If the water softener uses all the salt before you refill it, you will experience hard water. Until you have established a refilling routine, check the salt every two or three weeks. Always add if less than 1/4 full. Be sure the brinewell cover is on. NOTE: If using potassium chloride (KCl), do not fill the tank more than halfway.
Troubleshooting AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS This water softener has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power and/or water meter). The water softener monitors electronic components and circuits for correct operation. If a malfunction occurs, an error code appears in the display. Switch is closed (Cam rotating) FIG. 37 Valve Position Turbine Count Minutes of Cycle Remaining Switch is open (Cam not rotating) FIG. 38 2.
Troubleshooting RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS 2. After observing fill, press the RECHARGE button to move the softener’s valve into the brine position. A slow flow of water to the drain will begin. Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level. This may take 15 to 20 minutes. To reset the electronic controller to its factory default for all settings (time, hardness, etc.): 1.
Softener Exploded View 11 12 16 17 18 15 14 19 13 Valve Assembly See Pages 22 & 23 for parts 2 20 28 1 21 3 4 6 7 5 22 26 9 27 23 24 25 8 29 10 20
Key No. Softener Parts List Part No. – 7331177 2 á 1 á – 7112963 4 á 3 5 á á 6 7077870 8 0502272 7 – 9 10 7105047 7348077 á á 11 7204689 13 7189449 12 14 ¢ 15 7348085 7174868 7345710 7282996 Key No. Description Tank Neck Clamp Kit (includes 2 ea. of Key Nos. 1 & 2) Retainer Clip (2 req.) 7351054 Power Supply, 24V DC ¢ 7345786 Instruction Decal 18 Distributor O-Ring Kit (includes Key Nos. 3-5) O-Ring, 13/16” x 1-1/16” O-Ring, 2-3/4” x 3” Repl.
Valve Exploded View 100 101 102 144 103 143 104 105 142 106 141 140 139 138 110 111 wear-strip 118 126 135 113 134 121 114 133 132 115 119 131 129 123 120 127 130 122 117 cross-section view 136 108 112 seal 137 109 107 116 125 128 22 124
Key No. 100 101 102 103 104 105 – 106 107 108 109 110 Valve Parts List Part No. 7224087 7286039 7231393 0900857 7171250 7283489 7332660 á á á á á – 7185487 112 á 111 113 114 115 116 117 118 – 119 120 á á á á á 7174313 7185500 7342712 á á 121 7337589 122 7342704 Key No. Description Screw, #8-32 x 1” (2 req.) Part No. 123 7337597 Screw, #6-20 x 3/8” (3 req.) – 7290931 124 á Cam & Gear 126 7309811 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No.
WATER SOFTENER WARRANTY - MODEL WHES60 Warrantor: Ecodyne Water Systems, 1890 Woodlane Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 Warrantor guarantees, to the original owner, that: Two Year Full Warranty: ● When installed by a Lowe’s Professional Series installer,* for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase, all parts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform their normal functions.
