Westar Energy WattSaver User manual

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to manage energy use in our region. This
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WattSaver hotline [phone]
Our Customer Service Representatives can also guide you
through programming your thermostat and answer
any questions you may have about the program.
For more information about WattSaver, please visit our
website at www.WestarEnergy.com/WattSaver
Our installer programmed your thermostat with
your preferred settings. This Quick Reference Guide
makes it easy for you to program your thermostat.
WattSaver Quick
Reference Guide
Opting Out of a Cycling Event
View Cycling History
You may choose to not participate in a cycling event once per month.
To opt out on a certain date, you may call the WattSaver hotline or
access the WattSaver website.
1. On the left side, under Programs click OPT OUT.
2. Type or select the date you wish to opt out.
3. Click SUBMIT.
Your opt-out date will appear on the Home page.
You may see when Westar Energy has cycled your air conditioner(s)
since installation of the thermostat(s).
1. On the left side, under Programs select CYCLING HISTORY.
This will display the current day’s cycling data, if applicable.
2. Click VIEW COMPLETE HISTORY to see all the cycling data
since installation.
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Manual Program
The web interface also enables you to temporarily change your
thermostat settings without losing any pre-programmed schedules.
1. On the left side, under Thermostat, click on your serial number
to see the drop-down menu. If you have more than one
thermostat installed, all of the serial numbers will be listed.
Each one can be programmed individually.
2. Click on MANUAL in the drop-down menu.
3. You have two Hold options:
a. Temporary Hold - Press or to select the new
temperature you want until the next pre-programmed change
in your schedule. This creates a Temporary Hold, which will
appear on your thermostat screen after the signal is
received.
b. Permanent Hold - Press or to select the new
temperature you want. Click on HOLD to maintain this
temperature. This creates a Permanent Hold until you click
RUN PROGRAM, which will cancel the Permanent Hold
setting and return to your pre-programmed schedule.
5. Adjust MODE and FAN settings.
6. Click on SEND to send these settings to the thermostat.
Allow approximately five minutes for the thermostat to receive
these settings.
7. To return to your pre-programmed schedule, click on
RUN PROGRAM.
Edit a Current Schedule
You also have the option to go back and edit your previously
programmed schedules (e.g., change settings, times, or even copy
entire schedules).
1. On the left side, under Thermostat, click on your serial number to
see the drop-down menu. If you have more than one thermostat
installed, all of the serial numbers will be listed. Each one can be
programmed individually.
2. Click on SCHEDULES in the drop-down menu. The Last Schedule
Sent from the web interface will appear at the top of your screen.
3. Click on EDIT below the schedule you want to change
(e.g., your Last Schedule Sent).
4. Follow Steps 2-5 from Create a New Schedule for each
thermostat schedule.
Online Access continued
NOTE: The web interface is a one-way communication feature and does not display
current settings or temperatures at the thermostat, only the settings last sent
through the interface (i.e., thermostat settings will not match Last Schedule Sent
if someone has manually changed the settings on the thermostat itself).

User ID and Passwords
The default User ID is your Westar Energy account number. The
default Password is the serial number for your thermostat. That
number can be found on the work order the installer left at the time
of installation or on the bottom of the thermostat. Please allow up to
4 hours after your thermostat is installed for us to have your
information accessible online.
To reset your User ID and Password after your initial login, click on
CHANGE LOGIN at the bottom left of the screen. WattSaver
personnel do not have access to your User ID and Password once it
has been changed. For future reference, record your User ID and
Password in the following space:
User ID Password
Change Thermostat Settings
1. On the left side, under Thermostat, click on your serial number to
see the drop-down menu. If you have more than one thermostat
installed, all of the serial numbers will be listed. Each one can be
programmed individually.
2. Click on SCHEDULES in the drop-down menu. The Last Schedule
Sent from the web interface will appear at the top of your screen.
Online Access
To begin, go to: www.wattsaverprogram.com. The first screen
you will see is the login screen.
The thermostat enables you to temporarily change your settings without
losing any pre-programmed schedules.
Press or to immediately adjust the temperature. This temporarily
overrides the temperature setting for the current time period and when
followed by pressing HOLD, permanently adjusts the temperature.
Pressing HOLD turns off the program schedule, but the program settings
are retained and can be resumed by pressing CANCEL or SCHED to
cancel HOLD and reactivate the pre-programmed schedule.
The thermostat enables you to temporarily change your settings without
losing any pre-programmed schedules.
Press or to immediately adjust the temperature. This temporarily
overrides the temperature setting for the current time period.
The new temperature is maintained only until the next pre-programmed
time begins. For example, if you want to turn up the heat early in the
morning, it will automatically be adjusted later, according to the pre-
programmed schedule.
To cancel the temporary setting at any time, press CANCEL or SCHED.
The pre-programmed schedule resumes.
Setting Current Time and Day
The clock should never require adjustment since it automatically
updates for daylight-saving time and stores all date/time information.
Should the time and date need to be reset after a power failure, this is
an indication that the battery needs to be replaced. To manually set the
current time display:
1. Press CLOCK, then press or to adjust the time.
(Press and hold or to advance the time more quickly.)
2. Press DONE to save and exit (or press CANCEL to exit without
changing the time).
Changing Your Fan Control
Press FAN to select fan operation, then press DONE.
• ON: Fan is always on.
• AUTO: Fan runs only when the heating or cooling system is on.
• CIRC: Fan runs randomly, about 35% of the time, not counting any
run time with the heating or cooling system.
You can press FAN to override the fan settings you have programmed
for different time periods. If you select ON or CIRC, the setting you
select remains active until you press FAN again to select AUTO.
Temporary Setting Changes
Permanent Setting Changes
Thermostat Settings
Online Access continued on back.
NOTE: The web interface is a one-way communication feature and does not display current
settings or temperatures at the thermostat, only the settings last sent through the interface
(i.e., thermostat settings will not match Last Schedule Sent if someone has manually changed
the settings on the thermostat itself).
Create a New Schedule
1. Click on CREATE.
2. Select one of the scheduling options. Then click on NEXT.
3. Click in the name field, and type the name you wish to use for the
schedule (e.g., Normal or Vacation).
4. Enter your desired time and temperature settings underneath
WAKE, LEAVE, RETURN and SLEEP by typing or using the slide bar.
You may also use your mouse or keyboard’s TAB button to advance
to the next field. Repeat this process until all fields are programmed
to your desired settings. When complete, click on SAVE, and your
schedule will appear on the Thermostat-Schedules screen under
the name you assigned in step 3.
5. If you want the schedule to take effect immediately, click on SEND
NOW. Allow approximately five minutes for the thermostat to
receive the new schedule.
Program Your Thermostat Online
1. Press SCREEN to go to the cleaning screen.
2. Press OK to lock the screen for cleaning. The screen remains
locked for 30 seconds so you can clean the screen without changing
any settings.
3. Do not spray any liquid directly on the thermostat. Spray liquids onto
a cloth, then use the damp cloth to clean the screen. Use water or
household glass cleaner. Avoid abrasive cleansers.
4. After 30 seconds, press CANCEL to resume normal operation, or
press OK if you require more time for cleaning.
Clean the Screen
There are five (5) system modes.
Press the SYSTEM button to
select one of the following, then
press DONE. Pressing the
SYSTEM button successively
will toggle the thermostat from
one mode to the next.
• HEAT: Thermostat controls
only the heating system.
• COOL: Thermostat controls only the cooling system.
• OFF: Heating and cooling systems are off.
• AUTO: Thermostat automatically selects heating or cooling
depending on the indoor temperature.
• EM HEAT (only for heat pumps with auxiliary heat):
Thermostat controls emergency and auxiliary heat.
It’s easy to program your system for maximum energy savings.
You can program four time periods with different settings. Times
can be programmed in 15-minute increments.
1. Press SCHED, then press EDIT.
2. Press day buttons to select day(s).
3. Press or to set WAKE time for selected day(s).
4. Press or to set HEAT and COOL temperature for this
time period.
5. Press other time periods (LEAVE, RETURN, SLEEP) to set
time and temperatures for each.
6.Press DONE to save and exit (or press CANCEL to exit
without saving changes).
NOTE: You can press CANCEL PERIOD to eliminate any unwanted time period.
Programming or Changing Settings for
Heating and Cooling