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TROUBLESHOOTING - WFAE-55FS (Solid State Controls)
SYMPTOM
Fryer will not heat
Lift cradle will not lower
Lift cradle will not raise
Filter pump will not run
Filter reservoir overflows during
filter cycle
Does not filter completely
Filter pump won't pump, or
pumps air when filtering
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.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Unit disconnected from electric power
Menu temp not programmed or set too low
Hi-Limit thermostat (item 9) tripped
Internal damage
Menu key not programmed for time, or
programmed to 00:00
Internal damage or mis-adjustment
Lift cradle not properly assembled to lift rod
Internal damage or mis-adjustment
Switches not set for filtering
Pump overload (item 9) tripped
Internal damage (pump overload trips
frequently)
Drain valve (item 11) not properly set
Filter leaf surface clogged with crumbs or other
cooking debris
Filter leaf not properly assembled or not
properly installed
Filter leaf screen damaged
Filter leaf o-ring damaged
Suction tube not seated, allowing air to enter
system
Suction tube o-ring damaged
Internal damage
SUGGESTED REMEDY
Reconnect to power
Check/reset circuit breaker
Program menu key for desired temperature
Allow unit to cool, reset hi-limit
See page 3
Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs
Program menu key for desired time.
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Properly assemble cradle pivot to lift rod
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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
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