Troubleshooting - wfae-55f (manual controls) – Bloomfield WFAE-55F User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING - WFAE-55F (Manual Controls)
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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 will not raise 
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 
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 
Internal damage (pump overload trips 
frequently) 
Contact your Authorized Wells Service 
Agency for repairs 
 
 
 
Filter reservoir overflows 
during filter cycle 
Drain valve (item 11) not properly set
Oil level in reservoir must be monitored at 
all times while filtering. Adjust flow by 
opening or closing drain valve 
Filter leaf 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 
12” and clear surface of filter leaf with 
hi-temp brush or wooden dowel. Reinstall 
reservoir and resume filtering. 
Filter leaf not properly assembled or not 
properly installed 
Reassemble filter leaf. Be sure o-ring is 
in place, o-ring receptacle is clean and 
filter leaf is properly installed in reservoir. 
Filter leaf screen damaged
Replace filter leaf
Filter leaf o-ring damaged
Replace filter leaf o-ring
 
 
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 suction tube 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. 
 
Does not filter completely 
Drain valve not closed (wand-equipped 
units only) 
Be sure drain handle is fully horizontal
