Whirlpool WHES20 - Manual (Page 34)

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4. Press the 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 RECHARGE button.
Product Specifications
WHES 20 WHES 30
Rated Service Flow Rate (gpm) 6.0 8.0
Amount of High Capacity Resin (cu ft) .57 .82
Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow (psig) 10 12
Water Supply Max. Hardness (gpg) 50 95
Water Supply Max. Clear Water Iron (ppm) 3 5
Water Pressure Limits (min./max. psi) 20 --- 125 20 --- 125
Min. --- Max. Water Temperature (˚F) 40 --- 120 40 --- 120
Min. Water Supply Flow Rate (gpm) 3 3
Max. Drain Flow Rate (gpm) 2.0 2.0
Salt storage capacity 175 lbs. 175 lbs.
Performance Claims
WHES 20 WHES 30
Rated Softening Capacity
(Grains @ Salt Dose)
8,700 @ 1.7 lbs.
16,800 @ 5.4 lbs.
20,100 @ 9.1 lbs.
14,700 @ 2.9 lbs.
25,400 @ 8.0 lbs.
30,100 @ 13.1 lbs.
Rated Efficiency (Grains/Pound of Salt @
Minimum Salt Dose)
5000 @1.7 lbs. 5,000 @2.9 lbs.
These systems conform to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and
substantiated by test data.
The efficiency rating is only valid at the stated salt dose. These softeners were efficiency rated
according to NSF/ANSI Standard 44.
Variable Salt Dose
The salt dose is selected by the electronic controls at regeneration time based on the amount needed.