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Whirlpool WHES20 Water Softener Dimensions, Model, Nominal Resin Tank Size, 8” DIA. X 35”, WHES30

Models: WHES30 WHES20

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For future reference, enter the following information.


Model No. n o		Serial No. n o
Model No. n o		Serial No. n o
Code n		Installation date
Code n		Installation date
*Water hardness	gpg **Iron content			ppm
n on registration decal (located under salt hole cover)			o on shipping carton

*A hardness test strip is provided with your water softener.

**Kits are available at retail hardware stores for testing water hardness and iron content. Some retail stores will also test your water for a fee.

Water Softener Dimensions

19”

3---3/8”

18”

OUT

IN --- OUT

MODEL	NOMINAL RESIN TANK SIZE

WHES20	8” DIA. X 35”

WHES30	9” DIA. X 35”

36---1/2”

35” 43---5/16”

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Whirlpool WHES20 manual Water Softener Dimensions, Model, Nominal Resin Tank Size, 8” DIA. X 35”, WHES30, 9” DIA. X 35”

Contents

1--866--986--3223 Do not return water softener to storeModel WHES20 Model WHES30 System Tested and Certified byTable of Contents Before You Start Water Softener SafetyDo not return the water softener to store Inspect ShipmentMODEL Water Softener DimensionsNOMINAL RESIN TANK SIZE WHES20Water Conditioning Information How a Water Softener WorksSoftening Cycle Regeneration CycleFerrous clear water, Ferric red water Tools and Parts Needed Installation RequirementsIf using Soldered Copper Pipe If using Threaded PipeAir Gap Requirements Location Requirements1/4” NPT thread Valve Drain RequirementsHose clamp Drain hoseInlet ---Outlet Plumbing Options Plan the InstallationFigure See “Air Gap Requirements” sectionTurn Off Water Supply InstallationInstall the Brine Tank Overflow Elbow Move the Water Softener into Place Soldered copper Assemble Inlet and Outlet PlumbingConnect Inlet and Outlet Plumbing Install Salt Storage Tank Overflow Hose Install Valve Drain HoseTest for Leaks Threaded pipePlug in Water Softener Sanitize the Softener/Sanitize After ServiceAdd Water and Salt to the Salt Storage Tank Set Time of Day Program the Water Softener --Model WHES20Start a Recharge Set Water Hardness NumberSet Recharge Regeneration Time Set Time of Day Program the Water Softener --Model WHES30Set Recharge Regeneration Time Set Water Hardness NumberStart a Recharge 20 gpg hardness‘‘Power---OutageMemory’’ Customizing Features/Options --Model WHES20Recharge Recharge TonightSalt Efficiency Recharge Scheduled Customizing Features/Options--Model WHES30Set Salt Level RechargeSalt Efficiency Water Flow Indicator‘‘Power---OutageMemory’’ Clean Feature Minutes Clean / Clear Water Iron Removal12 or 24 Hour Clock Maximum Days Between RegenerationsBreaking A Salt Bridge Routine MaintenanceRefilling With Salt Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Procedure for removing error code from faceplate Troubleshooting Guide1.Unplug transformer from outlet 2.Correct defect 3.Plug in transformerManual Advance Diagnostics ---Model WHES20 Automatic Electronic DiagnosticsManual Advance Regeneration Check ---Model WHES20 Switch is open Manual Advance Diagnostics ---Model WHES30Switch is closed cam not rotatingManual Advance Regeneration Check ---Model WHES30 Performance Claims Product SpecificationsVariable Salt Dose WHES20Warranty Wiring SchematicWATER SOFTENER WARRANTY TEFLON is a registered trademark of E. I. DuPont8 7 Softener ComponentsDescription Softener ComponentsDescription 47 46 45 44 43 39 42 38 41 37 36 35 34 Softener ComponentsPart Softener ComponentsDescription Part

Water Softener Dimensions

MODEL

NOMINAL RESIN TANK SIZE

WHES20

8” DIA. X 35”

WHES30

9” DIA. X 35”