Wells fryers with push button timers. When you push the timer the basket goes down but does not go up when it is time. You have to turn the timer to "o" for the basket to come up. Why??

U need to set a time on the timer according to the booklet
also u need to put the handel down for the light to come on and the unit to run/ turn on.
I hope this helps......

either there is grease- built up oil in the timer or the timer unit has failed, parts for these fryers are expensive so my best offer on an option is to replace your fryer.

wire around timer or set something on button so runs all time. but also set a cheap alarm or use one on cell phone to remind you time is up.

You have 240Volt T104 Intermatic timer.
The clock works, and the spa works so voltage to the timer and spa are good.

You have push button control located on spa, and it stopped working.

1) The push button does NOT control the timer. T104 is mechanical timer, and the push button cannot activate the switch contacts, and there is no solenoid inside the timer that gives that option.
The push button is a separate problem from the timer.
So replace the push button.
Example push buttons at Grainger:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/search.shtml?op=search&N=10866&in_dim_search=1

2) Timer problem.
What does the timer do?
If you have a push button, why do you need the timer?
T104 is mechanical single-channel non-electronic timer, and cannot override the push button once the push button is OFF. They make industrial timers that can perform multiple functions, but T104 is not in that category.
This makes me think the timer dial does not have trippers mounted on the dial, or the trippers are worn down.
Maybe the timer function is by-passed. Maybe all wires are on terminals 1 and 2.
Check how the timer is wired, and then add a comment.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html

Fixya does not have HB65 manual posted.
Open following link to identify timer and download manual in English.
If this is not your timer, add a comment with clear description of timer, or in-focus photo of timer posted on flicker, so I can locate possible manual.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Intermatic-timers-and-manuals.html#HB65R
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#N1506

The Intermatic outdoor timer 1076311 is Intermatic model HB65R.
It has two buttons, TIME and MODE and a digital display.
Instructions:
1. Plug in the timer, which self-tests. If error, EE flashes.
If normal, 88 flashes for 3 seconds, then display shows C and you can proceed to set the timer.
2. Push the TIME button to set C (current time) AM hours 1-12 and PM hours 1. to 12. (Example: for 7 AM push the TIME button until the display shows "7" for 7 PM push the TIME button until the display shows "7."
3. Now push and hold down the MODE button until the display shows P for the "ON time."
4. Push the TIME button to set the hour to turn ON, from AM 1 to 12 or PM 1. to 12.(Example: if you want the power on at 7 PM repeatedly push the TIME button till the display reads 7.)
5. Push and hold down the MODE button until the display reads E for "END time" (time you want the power OFF)
6. Push the TIME button repeatedly to set the end time hour from AM 1 to 12 or PM 1. to 12. The time off will display.
7. Press the MODE button to toggle between ON and the current time.

If you unplug the timer you will have to reset the C (current time), P (ON time) and E (END or OFF time).

If your timer is connected to the t'stat, you may have an expensive project on your hands. However, in the meantime, I would just get an egg timer or a digital countdown timer and use it since it seems to operate fine without the timer.

Here is the instruction manual for your model:

HB65R Timer

Hope this helps!

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Place the oil tub in the housing, and put the control unit on the back of the housing with the heating element inside the oil tub. Put room temperature (not chilled) shortening and/or lard in the oil tub. (Solid fats make better french fries, IMO.) Put the unit where you aim to cook, on a clear expanse of counter, where no one will knock it off. You are about to make boiling oil, and the potential for injury is truly medieval. Attach the magnetic power cord to the back of the control unit, and position the unit with the front of the control unit, which is at the back of the oil tub, facing you. Plug it into the wall. The magnetic cord attachment is easily knocked off, which is a safety feature, so don't knock it. If it comes off, just put it back on and restart the unit. Push button at lower right of control unit that looks like a 0 and 1 superimposed on each other. This is the power button. Put the lid on the unit with the two slots on top of the lid facing towards the front of the unit where you are. These two slots are where the basket will sit, but you haven't used the basket yet. Adjust the temperture using the + and- buttons. 375 is good for french fries. Now wait until the red light goes out and the green light (I believe) stays on. Now it's up to temperature and you can cook. Put frozen or washed and patted-dry (with a towel) french fried potatoes or battered fish or whatever you want to cook in the wire basket. Quickly lower the basket into the oil and replace the lid: back edge goes down first, then front of lid last. Set the unit's timer if desired, or just use your own timer. It will beep at you when your time is up. When you're done, you can wash the basket by hand or in the dish washer and wipe the unit off with a warm soapy dish cloth. Wait until the oil is cool to room temp before attempting to put the unit in a cupboard. Very hazardous with large potential for mess otherwise!