Where is the model number on a Whirlpool water softener?

Do not return the water softener to store. 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.

How do I use my Whirlpool water softener?

How to Use Water Softener Cleanser

1. Wait until salt levels are low.
2. Lift the cover off the water softener.
3. Open the brine well cover.
4. Pour 16 oz.
5. Close the brine well and water softener cover.
6. Press and hold the recharge button for 3 seconds.
7. Wait 2 hours before using your water.

What number should my water softener be set at?

Once you understand exactly what the hardness level is, you will want to set the softener in accordance with the level. For instance, if your hardness is running at a 25, you would set it to 25 on the unit. Most of the time this is done by turning a dial or programming an electric head unit.

How do I manually recharge my Whirlpool water softener?

Recommended usage: pour a full bottle of the Softener Cleanser into the brine well every four months. After pouring the Softener Cleanser into the brine well, press and hold the Recharge button until a recharge commences.

How do I know if my water softener is working properly?

How To Tell If Your Water Softener Is Working: The Soap Test. Another easy way to check for a malfunctioning water softener is to see if your soap lathers and bubbles. Pure liquid soap (such as Castille) will do this when mixed with soft water. If the water is hard, the same soap won’t function properly.

Why is my Whirlpool water softener full of water?

Common Causes of a Water Softener Full of Water Your water softener brine drain is kinked, plugged, or leaky: You may need to replace your drain line. Your drain line flow control is clogged: If this happens, then it can’t regulate the amount of water flowing through your system. You will need to clean any clogs.

Why is my water softener brine tank full of water?

Debris may enter the brine tank and get sucked up through the valve. One of the most common causes of too much water in the brine tank is an injector obstruction. The injector has a very small hole that creates suction or venturi to draw the brine. If that hole becomes clogged it will need to be removed and cleaned.

How much water should be in Whirlpool brine tank?

Wet Brine Tanks: That works out to about 15-25 cm (6-10 inches) of water. The water will be in your tank even in between regeneration times or cycles. You may not see the water if your salt level is higher than your water level.

How do I know if my water softener is regenerating?

You can tell if your whirlpool water softener is working by checking to see how much salt is in its week to week and if it is going down at all or not. If it is then it is regenerating.

When should I manually regenerate my water softener?

It is generally agreed upon that regular regenerations are the best, because they keep the resin bed active. This should be every two to three days, although highly efficient softeners may generate every day or even multiple times a day.

How do I know if my water softener is working correctly?

Should there be water in my water softener brine tank?

Your Brine Tank Should Never Be Full of Water: Your water softener brine tank should never be full of water. Even if your water softener brine tank is half full of water, then you have a problem.