Wells WVAE55F Owner's Manual page 33

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
TROUBLESHOOTING - WFAE-55F (Manual Controls)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Unit disconnected from electric power
Temp control thermostat (item 10) not set
Hi-Limit thermostat (item 9) tripped
Drain valve not closed (wand-equipped
units 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
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
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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 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.