Whirlpool WHES48 operation manual Recharge Button, Recharge NOW, SET Recharge Time

Programming Your E-Z Touch Water Softener

RECHARGE BUTTON

The long button at the bottom of the softener status screen (See Figure 29) will show recharge status, including whether a recharge is scheduled (See Figure 41). During a recharge cycle, a countdown clock is displayed in the button (See Figure 32).

RECHARGE NOW

To manually initiate an immediate recharge:

1. Press the RECHARGE button at the bottom of the softener status screen (See Figure 29).

FIG. 29

2. The display will change to show the following screen.

FIG. 30

3. Press the RECHARGE NOW button. The recharge begins and display will change to show a recharge status screen, like the one in Figure 31.

FIG. 31

4. To return to the softener status screen, press the RETURN ( ) button.

FIG. 32

SET RECHARGE TIME

When the softener’s electronic control is first powered up, the default time for starting an automatic recharge is 2:00 a.m. This is a good time in most households because water is not being used.

To change the recharge time:

1. Press the RECHARGE button on the softener sta- tus screen (See Figure 33).

FIG. 33

2. The display will change to show the following screen.

FIG. 34

3. Press the RIGHT ( ) button. The display will change to show the following screen.

FIG. 35

FIG. 36

4. Press the SET RECHARGE TIME button and the display will change to show the Set recharge time screen (See Figure 36).

5. Press the UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to set the recharge time in 1 hour increments. Hold the but- ton down to rapidly advance. Be sure AM or PM is correct (unless softener is set for a 24-hour clock). When the desired recharge start time is shown, press the RETURN ( ) button. The display will go back to the softener status screen.

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