Troubleshooting - Wells WFAE-30F Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM
Fryer will not heat
Lift cradle will not lower
Lift cradle will not raise
Filter pump will not run
or pump overload trips frequently
Filter reservoir overflows
during filter cycle
Filter pump won't pump, or pumps air
when filtering
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Unit disconnected from electric power
Temp control thermostat (item 10) not set
Hi-Limit thermostat (item 9) tripped
Fryer safety switch not made
(fryer with optional wand only)
Internal damage
Timer not set or not activated
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
(Fryer with optional wand only) 3-way
valve not in "frypot" position
Internal damage (pump overload trips
frequently)
Drain valve (item 11) not properly set
Filter paper surface clogged with crumbs
or other cooking debris
Suction tube not seated, allowing air to
enter system
Suction tube o-ring damaged
Internal damage
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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 lever is 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
Be sure valve is in "frypot" position, or
that valve is in "wand" position with wand
fully seated in quick disconnect fitting.
Contact your Authorized Wells Service
Agency for repairs
Oil level in reservoir must be manually
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
6" and clear surface of filter paper with hi
-temp brush or wooden dowel. Reinstall
reservoir and resume filtering.
When inserting filter reservoir be sure
suction tube is fully seated in suction line
receptacle.
Replace 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.