TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS

NOTE: The fryer has two independent burner systems, whose only common components are in the control system (CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE PROBE and HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT). Troubleshooting efforts should isolate a problem to either: an individual burner system; or, to the control system.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

READOUT not lit

 

POWER SWITCH not

 

Press POWER SWITCH

(Fryer not operating)

 

in FRYER position

 

to FRYER position

 

 

Circuit breaker OFF or tripped

 

Reset circuit breaker

 

 

Service wiring problem

 

Correct service wiring

(Fryer operating norm.)

 

Controller connection faulty

 

Check / replace connector

 

CONTROLLER defective

 

Replace CONTROLLER

HEAT LIGHT not lit

 

Programmed temperature

 

Raise programmed temperature

(READOUT lit and

 

 

 

too low / select another MENU KEY

Cooking oil cold)

 

CONTROLLER defective

 

Replace CONTROLLER

 

 

HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

 

Allow oil to cool

 

 

TRIPPED

 

Reset HI-LIMIT

COOKING OIL COLD

 

BURNER SYSTEM problem

 

Correct burner problem

(HEAT light lit)

 

Wiring problem / loose connection

Correct wiring problem

 

 

Defective PROBE

 

Replace PROBE

 

 

CONTROLLER defective

 

Replace CONTROLLER

CRADLE LIFT won’t

 

Improper key strokes

 

Press”BASKET” then “DOWN

lower

 

 

 

ARROW”

 

 

BASKET "DOWN" RELAY defective

Replace RELAY

 

 

LIFT MOTOR defective

 

Replace LIFT MOTOR

 

 

Wiring problem / loose connection

Correct wiring problem

 

 

CONTROLLER defective

 

Replace CONTROLLER

CRADLE LIFT won’t

 

READOUT not “00:00” or “PAUSE”

Press “PAUSE” + “UP ARROW”

raise

 

BASKET "UP" RELAY defective

 

Replace RELAY

 

 

LIFT MOTOR defective

 

Replace LIFT MOTOR

 

 

Wiring problem / loose connection

Correct wiring problem

 

 

CONTROLLER defective

 

Replace CONTROLLER

BUZZER does not

 

Buzzer programmed OFF

 

Contact factory for instructions

sound

 

BUZZER defective

 

Replace BUZZER

 

 

Wiring problem / loose connection

Correct wiring problem

 

 

CONTROLLER defective

 

Replace CONTROLLER

BUZZER not loud enough

BUZZER SHUTTER closed

 

Open SHUTTER

MENU KEY does not

 

MENU KEY not programmed

 

Program MENU KEY

operate

 

CONTROLLER defective

 

Replace CONTROLLER

FUNCTION KEY does

 

Improper KEY ENTRY

 

Consult OWNERS MANUAL

not operate

 

 

 

for proper usage

 

 

CONTROLLER defective

 

Replace CONTROLLER

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Wells WFGA-60FS service manual Troubleshooting Operational Problems, Problem Possible Cause Solution

WFGA-60FS specifications

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