Whirlpool WHESFC - User Manual

Manufactured and warranted by
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
How to install, operate
and maintain your
Water Conditioner
Model WHESFC
Do not return system to store
If you have any questions or concerns when
installing, operating or maintaining your water
conditioner, call our toll free number:
1-866-986-3223
Monday- Friday, 8 AM - 7 PM EST or visit
www.whirlpoolwatersofteners.com
When you call, please be prepared to provide
the model and serial number of your product,
found on the rating decal, typically located on
the rim below the salt lid hinges.
System tested and certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction
of chlorine taste and odor, and Standard 44
for hardness reduction and efficiency,
and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 372.
7346075 (Rev. B 3/27/15)
Installation and Operation Manual

Summary

Water Conditioner Safety

Before You Start

Water Conditioning Information

Installation Requirements

Location Requirements

Air Gap Requirements

Valve Drain Requirements

Inlet; Outlet Plumbing Options

Installation Instructions

Typical Installation

Overview diagram and description of a standard water conditioner installation.

Install Brine Tank Overflow Elbow

Move Water Conditioner Into Place

Procedures and safety precautions for moving and positioning the water conditioner.

Grounding Information

Instructions for grounding the unit, especially on metal plumbing systems.

Complete Inlet and Outlet Plumbing

Steps for connecting the water conditioner to the main water supply lines.

Install Valve Drain Hose

Install Salt Storage Tank Overflow Hose

Add Water and Salt to Salt Storage Tank

Program the Controller

Initial setup and programming of the water conditioner's control panel.

Rinse Out Carbon Fines

Sanitize Water Conditioner

Steps to sanitize the water conditioner using bleach after installation or service.

Test For Leaks

Procedure to check all connections for water leaks after installation.

Programming the Water Conditioner

Program the Conditioner

Initial steps for powering up and beginning the programming process.

Set Time of Day

How to set the current time on the water conditioner's digital display.

Set Water Hardness Number

How to input the water hardness level for optimal conditioning.

Set Recharge (Regeneration) Time

Set Salt Type

Start a Recharge

Customizing Features; Options

Initiate Recharge

Set Salt Level Indicator

Salt Efficiency Feature

Clean; Clear Water Iron Reduction

Maximum Days Between Regenerations

Routine Maintenance

Water Softener Cleanser

Adding Salt

Breaking a Salt Bridge

Cleaning the Nozzle & Venturi

Procedures for cleaning the nozzle and venturi assembly for proper function.

Troubleshooting

Automatic Electronic Diagnostics

Understanding error codes displayed by the unit's self-diagnostic system.

Manual Advance Diagnostics

Procedures to manually cycle through regeneration stages to diagnose issues.

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Manual Advance Regeneration Check

Step-by-step process to check regeneration cycles for proper operation.

Water Conditioner Warranty

Whirlpool WHESFC Specifications

General

Brand	Whirlpool
Model	WHESFC
Filtration Method	Ion Exchange
Flow Rate	10 GPM
Salt Storage Capacity	N/A (Salt-Free)
Warranty	1 year limited
Maximum Hardness Reduction	95 grains per gallon
Operating Pressure	20 to 125 psi
Operating Temperature	33°F to 120°F