Troubleshooting suggestions (continued) – Wells WVF-886 User Manual
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DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
SUGGESTED REMEDY
Fryer will not heat
Not plugged in or circuit breaker
tripped
Plug into proper receptacle
Reset circuit breaker
Fuse blown
Contact Wells Authorized Service
Agency for repairs
Temperature control knob not set to
desired temperature
Set to desired temperature
Hi-limit safety tripped
Clean element
1
, reset hi-limit
Damaged internal component
Contact Wells Authorized Service
Agency for repairs
Fryer will not maintain
temperature
Temperature control thermostat
thermobulb contaminated with
cooking debris
Clean element
2
Damaged internal component
Contact Wells Authorized Service
Agency for repairs
Fryer leaks oil
Damaged frypot
Contact Wells Authorized Service
Agency for repairs
Element head will not
raise
Element head will not
stay in the up position
Frypot out of position, or has excess
cooking debris in bottom
Check frypot for position
Clean frypot
Element head will not
lower
Damaged hinge bracket or support
rod
Contact Wells Authorized Service
Agency for repairs
Basket lift will not lower
Timer not set
Set to desired cook time
Timer "PUSH" button not pushed
Push to start
Damaged internal component
Contact Wells Authorized Service
Agency for repairs
Basket lift will not raise
Damaged internal component
Contact Wells Authorized Service
Agency for repairs
1
The hi-limit safety is designed to shut down the fryer if the oil temperature exceeds 440ºF. A build-up
of cooking debris between the heating element and the thermobulb of the hi-limit safety will cause the
hi-limit to trip prematurely. Clean the element so that oil may circulate freely between the element
and the thermobulb. Reset the safety by pressing the red button on the back of the element head.
2
A build-up of cooking debris between the heating element and the thermobulb temperature control
thermostat will cause inconsistent temperatures. Clean the element so that oil may circulate freely
between the element and the thermobulb.
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS (continued)
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