Whirlpool WHES20 Manual Advance Diagnostics ---Model WHES30, Switch is open, Switch is closed

Models: WHES30 WHES20

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Manual Advance Diagnostics --- Model WHES30

4.Press the Switch is open RECHARGE button to move the softener into fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test.

5.To return the softener to service, press the Switch is closed RECHARGE button.

Manual Advance Diagnostics --- Model WHES30

Use the following procedures to advance the water softener through the regeneration cycles to check operation.

Lift off the salt hole cover, remove the top cover by unlocking the tabs in the back and rocking forward, to observe cam and switch operation during valve rotation.

1.Press and hold (cam not rotating) PROGRAM for 3 seconds until 000 - - shows in the display.

2.The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows:

000 (steady) = Soft water not in use, and no flow through the meter. Open a nearby soft water faucet.

000 to 199 (continual) = Repeats display for each gallon of water passing through the meter.

NOTE: If you don’t get a reading in the display, with faucet open, pull the sensor from the valve outlet port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the sensor. You should get a reading in the display. If you get a reading, unhook the in and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding.

3. Symbols in the display indicate POSITION switch operation.

Switch is open

Switch is closed

(cam not rotating)

(Cam rotating)

 

4.Use the (Cam rotating) RECHARGE button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation.

NOTE: Be sure water is in contact with the salt, and not separated by a salt bridge... see “Breaking A Salt Bridge” section.

5.While in this diagnostic screen, the following information is available and may be beneficial for various reasons. This information is retained by the computer from the first time electrical power is applied to the face plate.

Press + Up to display the number of days this electronic control has had electrical power applied.

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Whirlpool Manual Advance Diagnostics ---Model WHES30, Switch is open, Switch is closed, cam not rotating, Cam rotating