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4. Press the RECHARGE button to move the softener into fast rinse. Again look for a f ast 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 c ycle test.
5. To return the softener to service, press the RECHARGE button.
Manual Advance Diagnostics --- Model WHES30
Use the following procedures to advance the water softener through the regener ation cycles to check
operation.
Lift off the sa lt hole cover, remove the top cover by unlocking the tabs in the back and rocking for ward,
to observe cam and switch operation during valve r otation.
1. Press and hold
PROGRAM for 3 seconds until 000 -- -- shows in the display.
2. The f irst 3 digits indicate water meter o peration as follows:
000 (steady) = Soft water not in use, and no flow through the meter.
Open a nearby soft water faucet.
000 to 199 (continual) = Repeats display for each gallon of water passing through the meter.
NOTE:
If you don’t get a reading in the display, with faucet open, pull the sensor fr om the valve
outlet port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the sensor. You should get a
reading in the display. If you get a reading, unhook the in and out plumbing and check the
turbine for binding.
3. Symbols in the display indicate POSITION switch operation.
Switch is open
(cam not rotating)
Switch is closed
(Cam rotating)
4. Use the RECHARGE button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct
switch operation.
NOTE:
Be su re w ater i s in contact with the salt, and not separated by a salt bridge... see “Breaking
A Salt Bridge” section.
5. While in this diagnostic scree n, the following information is available a nd may be beneficial for
various reasons. This informa tion is retained by the c omputer from the first time electrical power
is applied to the face plate.
• Press
+
Up to display the number of days this electronic control has had electrical
power applied.