Operating instructions
TROUBLESHOOTING 
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SYMPTOM  POSSIBLE CAUSE  SUGGESTED REMEDY 
Fryer will not heat 
Unit disconnected from electric power  Reconnect to power 
Check/reset circuit breaker 
Temp control thermostat (item 10) not set  Set thermostat to desired temperature 
Hi-Limit thermostat (item 9) tripped  Allow unit to cool, reset hi-limit 
See page 3 
Internal damage  Contact your Authorized Wells Service 
Agency for repairs 
Lift cradle will not lower 
Timer not set or not activated  Set timer to other than “0”, press red 
button to lower cradle. 
Internal damage or mis-adjustment  Contact your Authorized Wells Service 
Agency for repairs 
Lift cradle not properly assembled to lift 
rod 
Properly assemble cradle pivot to lift rod 
Internal damage or mis-adjustment  Contact your Authorized Wells Service 
Agency for repairs 
Filter pump will not run 
or pump overload trips frequently 
Switches not set for filtering  Press power switch (item 1) to FILTER 
Press pump filter switch (item 6) to ON 
Pump overload (item 9) tripped  Reset overload. Press red button until it 
“clicks” and stays locked in 
(Fryer with optional wand only) 3-way 
valve not in “frypot” position 
Be sure valve is in “frypot” position, or that 
valve is in “wand” position with wand fully 
seated in quick disconnect fitting. 
Filter reservoir overflows 
during filter cycle 
Drain valve (item 11) not properly set  Oil level in reservoir must be manually 
monitored at all times while filtering. 
Adjust flow by opening or closing drain 
valve 
Filter paper surface clogged with crumbs 
or other cooking debris 
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. 
Filter pump won’t pump, or pumps air 
when filtering 
Suction tube not seated, allowing air to 
enter system 
When inserting filter reservoir be sure 
suction tube is fully seated in suction line 
receptacle. 
Suction tube o-ring damaged  Replace o-ring 
Internal damage  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. 
Lift cradle will not raise  
Fryer safety switch not made 
(fryer with optional wand only) 
Be sure drain lever is horizontal 
Internal damage (pump overload trips 
frequently) 
Contact your Authorized Wells Service 
Agency for repairs 
361 301669 OpManual for WFAE-30F Electric Fryer 










