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A. PROBLEM: FRYER WILL NOT HEAT
1. If: POWER LIGHT (item 2 ) NOT ON. Check the SERVICE POWER BREAKER. Reset if
TRIPPED. If breaker continues to trip, contact a licensed electrician to repair field wiring (if
that is the cause), or contact a Wells Mfg. Authorized Service Agency for repairs.
2. If: POWER LIGHT (item 2 ) NOT ON. Check the HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT (item 7). Reset
by pressing the HI LIMIT RESET button on the LOWER CONTROL PANEL until it “clicks” .
3. If: POWER LIGHT (item 2 ) ON / HEAT LIGHT (item 3) NOTON. Check setting of
TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT (item 8). If turning the thermostat fully clockwise
(i.e. to a higher temperature )does not turn the HEAT LIGHT ON, and also cause the oil to
heat, or if the CONTROL THERMOSTAT calibration is significantly incorrect, contact a Wells
Mfg. Authorized Service Agency for repairs.
4. If: POWER LIGHT (item 2 )ON / HEAT LIGHT (item 3) ON. Probable cause is a damaged
internal component. Contact a Wells Mfg. Authorized Service Agency for repairs.
B. PROBLEM: FRYER HEATS BUT WILL NOT BUILD PRESSURE or
FRYER WILL NOT MAINTAIN PRESSURE:
1. Your Wells Pressure Fryer builds pressure as the water content of the product being cooked is
turned to steam. Small quantities of product being cooked, or product with minimal water
content may not contain enough water to build full pressure.
2. Be sure to turn the CONTROL HANDLE (item 14) and COOK LEVER (item 13) both fully
counter-clockwise. Observe as the lid lowers into the frypot. Ensure that it lowers smoothly,
and that you can feel the handle enter the detent.
3. Examine the red rubber O-RING around the edge of the LID for damage. Replace O-RING
(see page 5, item 8.) if required.
4. The CONTROL ROD may be damaged or misadjusted, or some component in the pressure/
exhaust system may be damaged. It is even possible that the PRESSURE GAUGE (item 15)
is damaged or inaccurate. Contact a Wells Mfg. Authorized Service Agency for repairs.
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CAUTION: FIRE HAZARD / HOT OIL
THE HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT IS A FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE.
If tripping persists, clean debris from the space between the
hi-limit bulb and the element to enhance oil flow and facilitate reset.
Otherwise, contact your authorized Wells service agency for repairs.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BYPASS OR HOLD IN THE BUTTON OF THE
HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT. A FIRE MAY RESULT.