Wells F-1725, F-101, F-85 Troubleshooting Suggestions, Maintenance, Description, Possible Problem

TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS

DESCRIPTION	POSSIBLE PROBLEM	SUGGESTED REMEDY
Fryer will not heat	Not plugged in or circuit breaker	Plug into proper receptacle
	tripped	Reset circuit breaker
	Temperature control knob not set to	Set to desired temperature
	desired temperature
	Hi-limit safety tripped	Clean element1, reset hi-limit
	Damaged internal component	Contact Wells Authorized Service
		Agency for repairs
Fryer will not maintain	Temperature control thermostat	Clean element2
temperature	thermobulb contaminated with
	cooking debris
	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	Frypot out of position, or has excess	Check frypot for position
raise, will not stay in the	cooking debris in bottom	Clean frypot
up position, or will not	Damaged hinge bracket or support	Contact Wells Authorized Service
lower	rod	Agency for repairs

1The 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 bask of the element head.

2A 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.

MAINTENANCE

Frypot may be cleaned by the method described at right, or with a commercial frypot cleaner. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions.

Before cleaning, ALWAYS:

•Unplug the fryer and allow to cool.

•Drain the oil and wipe out the frypot.

IMPORTANT:

Nickel plated frypot must be dried completely in order to prevent rusting, and to eliminate water contamina- tion of the cooking oil.

PERIODIC CLEANING

Periodic cleaning is necessary to remove carbonization from the elements and frypot.

Add 1/2 cup of granulated dishwasher detergent to frypot. Fill with water to the MAX OIL line.

Lower the element into the frypot and set the control knob to 225ºF

Boil the mixture for five minutes. Turn the control knob to OFF. Allow the mixture to set in the frypot overnight.

After the soak period, raise the elements and remove any remaining car- bonization with a stiff bristle brush. Be careful that the capillary tubes of the thermobulbs are not moved or damaged during cleaning.

Drain the frypot and wash with warm water and mild detergent.

Reinstall the frypot in the fryer. Add 1 quart of vinegar, then fill to the MAX OIL line with cold water.

Lower the elements into the vinegar solution. Allow to set for 15 minutes.

Drain the frypot and rinse with clean water. Dry the frypot and elements thoroughly before returning the fryer to operation.

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