WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 Customer Service (775) 345-0444 Ext.502 fax: (775) 345-0569 www.wellsbloomfield.com 101 OPERATION MANUAL for COUNTERTOP ELECTRIC GRIDDLES includes: INSTALLATION, USE and CARE IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL This manual is considered to be part of the GRIDDLE and is to be given to the OWNER or MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS of the GRIDDLE.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT All commercial cooking equipment manufactured by WELLS MFG. CO. 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 Features and Operating Controls Safety Procedures Warmer Precautions & General Information Installation Instructions Operation Preventative Maintenance Standard Griddle Cleaning Instructions Chrome Plated Griddle Cleaning Instructions Parts & Service Inside Cover 2 3 3 4 5 7 9 11 SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE NOTE: For your protection, please note that equipment in this shipment was carefully inspected and packaged by skilled personnel before leaving the factory.
FEATURES and OPERATING CONTROLS A. THERMOSTAT On THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED griddles, power is applied to the griddle heating element according to the control knob position and the actual temperature at the temperature sensing thermobulb. TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB The temperature of each section of the griddle is individually controllable to allow preparation of different products, or to allow the griddle to be used for both product preparation and temporary holding of prepared product.
SAFETY PROCEDURES Knowledge of proper procedures is essential to the safe operation of electrically energized equipment. In accordance with generally accepted product safety labeling guidelines for potential hazards, the following signal words and symbols are used throughout this manual. DANGER - Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage in the event the statement is ignored.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 1. Carefully remove the GRIDDLE from the carton. Remove all protective plastic film, packaging materials and accessories from the GRIDDLE before connecting electrical power or otherwise performing any installation procedures. NOTE: DO NOT discard the CARTON and other PACKAGING MATERIAL until you have inspected the warmer for hidden damage and tested it for PROPER OPERATION. Refer to SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE on page 1 of this manual. 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. PREPARING THE GRIDDLE SURFACE 1. SEASONING STANDARD GRIDDLES As manufactured, the steel surface of your Wells griddle has microscopic pores. It is important to fill these pores with oil in order to provide a hard, non-stick cooking surface. a. Preheat the griddle surface to 375ºF (191ºC). b. Spread a light film of cooking oil over the entire griddle surface c. Allow the oil film to cook in for approximately 2 minutes, or until it smokes. d.
C. RECOMMENDED GRILLING TIMES AND TEMPERATURES NOTE: The times and temperatures in this chart are suggestions only. Your own experience with your own menu items will be your best guide to achieving the best food product.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CARD PM 101.1 STANDARD ELECTRIC GRIDDLE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FREQUENCY: TOOLS: Set temperature control to 220ºF. Allow the griddle temperature to drop to 220ºF before proceeding. Daily Griddle Brick or Pumice Stone Fiber Brush Plastic Scouring Pad, Plastic Scraper Mild Detergent, Non-Abrasive Cleanser Clean Soft Cloth / Sponge Food Grade Silicone Sealant 1. Pour a small amount of water on the griddle surface and let it "sizzle". 2. Clean the griddle surface: a.
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CARD PM 101.2 CHROME PLATED ELECTRIC GRIDDLE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FREQUENCY: TOOLS: Set temperature control to 225ºF. Allow the griddle temperature to drop to 225ºF before proceeding. Daily 4”Razor-Style Scraper Mild Detergent, Non-Abrasive Cleanser Clean Soft Cloth / Sponge Food Grade Silicone Sealant 1. Pour a small amount of water on the griddle surface and let it "sizzle". 2.
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PARTS & SERVICE 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 Manufacturing Company 2 Erik Circle, P. O.
WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 Customer Service (775) 345-0444 Ext. 502 fax: (775) 345-0569 www.wellsbloomfield.
