Wells F-49RT Troubleshooting Suggestions, Description, Possible Problem, Suggested Remedy

TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS

DESCRIPTION	POSSIBLE PROBLEM	SUGGESTED REMEDY
Unit 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
Unit will not maintain	Temperature control thermostat	Clean element2
temperature	thermobulb contaminated with
	cooking debris
	Damaged internal component	Contact Wells Authorized Service
		Agency for repairs
Unit leaks water	Damaged water pot	Replace water pot (frypot)
Element head will not	Water pot out of position, or has	Check water pot for position
raise, will not stay in the	excess cooking debris in bottom	Clean water pot
up position, or will not
lower		Contact Wells Authorized Service
	Damaged hinge bracket or support
	rod	Agency for repairs

1The hi-limit safety is designed to shut down the unit if water pot is allowed to boil dry and temperature exceeds 275ºF. However, 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 water may circulate freely between the element and the thermobulb. Reset the safety by pressing the red button on the back 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 water may circulate freely between the element and the thermobulb.

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