Whirlpool WHES30 - Inspect Shipment; Checking for Damage and Parts; Water Conditioning Information; Iron in Water

can vary from region to region. Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposal of this equipment.
Do not return the water softener to store.
If you have any questions, or there are missing parts or damage, please call Toll Free 1-866-986-3223, Monday –
Friday, 8 am – 7 pm EST, or visit www.ecodynewatertreatment.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.
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.
Water Conditioning Information
IRON
Iron in water can cause stains on clothing and plumbing fixtures. It can negatively affect the taste of food, drinking
water, and other beverages. Iron in water is measured in parts per million (ppm). The total* ppm of iron, and type or
types*, is determined by chemical analysis. Four different types of iron in water are:
Ferrous ( clear water) iron
Ferric (red water) iron
Bacterial and organically bound iron
Colloidal and inorganically bound iron (ferrous or ferric)
Ferrous ( clear water) iron is soluble and dissolves in water. This water softener will reduce moderate amounts of this
type of iron (see specifications).** Ferrous ( clear water) iron is usually detected by taking a sample of water in a
clear bottle or glass. Immediately after taking, the sample is clear. As the water sample stands, it gradually clouds
and turns slightly yellow or brown as air oxidizes the iron. This usually occurs in 15 to 30 minutes.
When using the softener to reduce Ferrous ( clear water) iron, add 5 grains to the hardness setting for every 1 ppm
of Ferrous (clear water) iron. See “Set Water Hardness Number” section.
Ferric (red water), and bacterial and organically bound irons are insoluble. This water softener will not remove ferric
or bacterial iron. This iron is visible immediately when drawn from a faucet because it has oxidized before reaching
the home. It appears as small cloudy yellow, orange, or reddish suspended particles. After the water stands for a
period of time, the particles settle to the bottom of the container. Generally these irons are removed from water by
filtration. Chlorination is also recommended for bacterial ,ran.
Colloidal and inorganically bound iron is of ferric or ferrous form that will not filter or exchange out of water. This
water softener will not remove colloidal iron. In some instances, treatment may improve colloidal iron water. Colloidal