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TROUBLESHOOTING - WFAE-55F (Manual Controls)
SYMPTOM
Unit disconnected from electric power
Temp control thermostat (item 10) not set
Hi-Limit thermostat (item 9) tripped
Fryer will not heat
Drain valve not closed (wand-equipped units
only)
Internal damage
Timer not set or not activated
Lift cradle will not lower
Internal damage or mis-adjustment
Lift cradle not properly assembled to lift rod
Lift cradle will not raise
Internal damage or mis-adjustment
Switches not set for filtering
Filter pump will not run
Pump overload (item 9) tripped
Internal damage (pump overload trips
frequently)
Drain valve (item 11) not properly set
Filter reservoir overflows
during filter cycle
Filter leaf surface clogged with crumbs or other
cooking debris
Filter leaf not properly assembled or not
properly installed
Does not filter completely
Filter leaf screen damaged
Filter leaf o-ring damaged
Suction tube not seated, allowing air to enter
system
Filter pump won't pump, or
pumps air when filtering
Suction tube o-ring damaged
Internal damage
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED REMEDY
Reconnect to power
Check/reset circuit breaker
Set thermostat to desired temperature
Allow unit to cool, reset hi-limit
See page 3
Be sure drain handle is fully horizontal
Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs
Set timer to other than "0", press red button to lower cradle.
Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs
Properly assemble cradle pivot to lift rod
Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs
Press power switch (item 1) to FILTER
Press pump filter switch (item 6) to ON
Reset overload. Press red button until it "clicks" and stays locked in
Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs
Oil level in reservoir must be monitored at all times while filtering. Adjust
flow by opening or closing drain valve
Turn drain valve OFF. When bubbles begin appearing in frypot turn filter
pump switch OFF. Carefully slide reservoir out 12" and clear surface of
filter leaf with hi-temp brush or wooden dowel. Reinstall reservoir and
resume filtering.
Reassemble filter leaf. Be sure o-ring is in place, o-ring receptacle is clean
and filter leaf is properly installed in reservoir.
Replace filter leaf
Replace filter leaf o-ring
When inserting filter reservoir be sure suction tube is fully seated in suction
line receptacle.
Replace suction tube o-ring
Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs
NOTE: There are no user serviceable components in the fryer. In all cases
of damage or malfunction, contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for
repairs.
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