WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 telephone: 775-689-5703 fax: 775-689-5976 www.wellsbloomfield.com 224 OPERATION MANUAL for BUILT-IN CERAMIC HOTPLATES Models: HC-1006 HC-1256 HC-2256 Includes INSTALLATION USE & CARE Model HC-2256 IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL This manual is considered to be part of the appliance and is to be given to the OWNER or MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS of this appliance.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Unless otherwise specified, all commercial cooking equipment manufactured by WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original installation or 18 months from the date of shipment from our factory, whichever comes first, and is for the benefit of the original purchaser only.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION OPERATION CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL CARE INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING PARTS & SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA xi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this Wells Bloomfield appliance. Proper installation, professional operation and consistent maintenance of this equipment will ensure that it gives you the very best performance and a long, economical service life.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS Fig. 1 Built-In Ceramic Hotplate - Features & Operating Controls HOTPLATE UNIT Provides smooth, low maintenance heating surface Heating Element Provides heat for food preparation Note: elements located under ceramic top Hot Surface Indicator Light Glows whenever ceramic top is above 150ºF (66ºC) Wellsloks Unique turn-out tabs which help secure the hotplate to the counter CONTROL UNIT Fig.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments only. This appliance is intended to prepare food for human consumption. No other use is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its agents. Operators of this appliance must be familiar with the appliance use, limitations and associated restrictions. Operating instructions must be read and understood by all persons using or installing this appliance.
INSTALLATION NOTE: DO NOT discard the carton or other packing materials until you have inspected the appliance for hidden damage and tested it for proper operation. Refer to SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE on the inside front cover of this manual. UNPACKING & INSPECTION Carefully remove the hotplate from the carton. Remove all protective plastic film, packing materials and accessories from the hotplate before connecting the hotplate into electrical power or otherwise performing any installation procedure.
OPERATION GENERAL OPERATIONAL NOTES CAUTION: Carefully read the description of the hotplate operation on the specification sheet. HOT SURFACE DO NOT attempt to perform any maintenance or service unless the hotplate is disconnected from electrical power. Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause burns. DO disconnect the hotplate from electrical power or turn the circuit breaker off before cleaning or servicing.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PREPARATION ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect hotplate from electrical power before cleaning. Allow hotplate to cool completely before cleaning. Disconnect hotplate from electric power before cleaning. FREQUENCY Daily TOOLS CAUTION: BURN HAZARD Allow hotplate to cool completely before cleaning.
SPECIAL CARE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT use the hotplate surface as a cutting board. DO NOT cook directly on the glass-ceramic surface. Check glass and ceramic cookware to verify suitability for use on hotplates. DO NOT drop cookware onto glass-ceramic cook surface. Carefully place heavy pots and skillets on glass-ceramic cook surface to avoid damage. Avoid sliding cookware across hotplate surface. Remove stains and metal marks from the glass-ceramic cook surface after use by cleaning with cleaning creme.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Hotplate won’t heat Disconnect turned OFF or circuit breaker tripped Turn disconnect ON Check / reset circuit breaker One or more sections won’t heat Temperature control not on Turn temperature control to desired setting Damaged temperature control, element or other internal component Contact Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs Temperature control not set Adjust for desired temperature Operating 208/240V unit at 120V Be sure suppl
PARTS & SERVICE DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART NO. SCRAPER, CLEANING 22445 CLEANING CRÈME, CERAMIC HOTPLATE 501124 IMPORTANT: Use only factory authorized service parts and replacement filters. For factory authorized service, or to order factory authorized replacement parts, contact your Wells authorized service agency, or call: Wells Bloomfield, LLC 2 Erik Circle P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 Service Parts Dept.
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