361 OPERATION MANUAL ELECTRIC FRYER with AUTO-LIFT MODEL WFAE-30F Includes INSTALLATION USE & CARE WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation and operating instructions thoroughly before installing, using or servicing this equipment.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Unless otherwise specified, 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 SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION INSTALLATION PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FILTER OPERATION DISCARDING USED OIL CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS PARTS & SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA xi 1 2 4 5 6 8 11 12 15 16 18 19 19 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this Wells Manufacturing Co. appliance.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS BACK VIEW UPPER CONTROL PANEL 16 WELLS 5 6 1 B U Z Z E R 7 2 FRYER 3 4 OFF FILTER 14 COOK HEAT POWER LOWER CONTROL PANEL THERMOSTAT FILTER 325 300 ON 350 HI-LIMIT RESET 8 OFF CAUTION FRYER MUST BE OFF BEFORE USING FILTER 250 375 275 ºF 9 10 Fig. 1 WFAE-30F Features & Operating Controls FRYER position energizes the FRYER and POWER LIGHT; de-energizes FILTER PUMP. HEATING ELEMENTS energized and regulate to setting on CONTROL THERMOSTAT (8).
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) WARNING WARNING: FIRE HAZARD / HOT OIL The HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT is a FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE. If tripping persists, clean debris from the space between the hi-limit bulb and the element to enhance oil flow and facilitate reset. Otherwise, contact your authorized Wells Service Agent for repairs. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BYPASS OR HOLD IN THE BUTTON OF THE HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT. A SERIOUS FIRE MAY RESULT.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION DANGER: BURN HAZARD Cooking oil in this appliance operates at very high temperatures. Contact with hot oil can cause severe injury or death. Wear appropriate heat-protective clothing when operating or servicing this appliance. Never attempt to open the frypot if the pressure gauge reads anything other than “zero” (0) psi. WARNING: SLIP AND FALL HAZARD Spilled cooking oil is very slippery and can cause falls. Clean up oil spills promptly.
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if installed in accordance with the supplied Installation Instructions and maintained according to the instructions in this manual. Domestic fryers are and 240V. and listed under UL File E6070 for 208V STD 4 E6070 E6070 Export (European) fryers comply with standards 361 301669 OpManual for WFAE-30F Electric Fryer for 380-415V 3NAC.
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. WARNING: Fire Hazard Do not store gasoline or any other flammable or combustible material near this appliance. The area where the fryer is installed must be kept clear of combustibles and flammables.
INSTALLATION (continued) ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Refer to the nameplate on the front of the fryer and to the specifications listed on page 1 of this manual. Verify that electric service voltage, phase and amperage capacity meet or exceed these specifications. Field wiring must be no less than 12 ga. Solid copper wire, rated for at lease 75ºC. IMPORTANT: Electric installation of this appliance must be performed by a licensed electrician.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION WARNING WARNING: BURN HAZARD TURN THERMOSTAT TO LOWEST TEMPERATURE SETTING (FULLY COUNTERCLOCKWISE) USE ONLY LOW-FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER. CAREFULLY FOLLOW CLEANSER INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. DO NOT LEAVE FRYER UNATTENDED WHILE BOILING OUT FRYPOT. WHEN WATER BEGINS FOAMING, BE PREPARED TO TURN POWER SWITCH OFF. Boiling water and splatter can result in moderate to serious injury. Prior to leaving the factory, each fryer is tested for proper operation.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) PREPARE FILTER RESERVOIR Install SUCTION TUBE O-RINGS, FILTER PAPER and FILTER PAPER HOLDER into RESERVOIR. Install assembled FILTER RESERVOIR in place a bottom of FRYER.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) NOTE: Fill the FRYPOT to the COLD (MAX) line on OIL LEVEL INDICATOR with room temperature commercial-quality LIQUID SHORTENING. This requires 30lbs. of oil. Fill frypot with 30 lbs of LIQUID SHORTENING ONLY. LOWER CONTROL PANEL UPPER CONTROL PANEL THERMOSTAT FILTER WELLS MAX (COLD) 30 LB.
OPERATION PRE-HEATING FRYER CAUTION: Make sure FRYPOT is filled with 30 LB. of cooking oil. BURN HAZARD Open door and set THERMOSTAT (item 10) to desired cooking temperature. CLOSE THE DOOR. Set POWER SWITCH (item 1) to FRYER. POWER LIGHT (item 2) and HEAT LIGHT (item 3) will glow. HEAT LIGHT will cycle on and off with the HEATING ELEMENTS. When HEAT LIGHT first goes off, fryer is ready to cook the product. Hot oil can cause serious burns on contact.
MAINTENANCE - FILTER OPERATION WARNING WARNING: BURN HAZARD HOT OIL SPILL OR SPLATTER DO NOT REMOVE FILTER RESERVOIR WHEN IT CONTAINS HOT OIL HOT OIL WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS ON CONTACT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND GLOVES MUST BE WORN DURING THE FILTERING PROCESS Death or serious injury may result from contact with, or slipping and falling in, spilled oil.
MAINTENANCE - FILTER OPERATION (continued) FILTERING OIL CAUTION NOTE: Oil should be at least 300ºF (149ºC) DO NOT attempt to filter cold oil. DO NOT attempt to pump oil when less than 300ºF. Cold oil will not pass through the filter paper. Filtering cold oil will result in the premature failure of the filter pump. Damage as a result of pumping cold oil IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. BURN HAZARD NOTE: DO NOT store oil in the reservoir for any extended period, including overnight.
MAINTENANCE - FILTER OPERATION (continued) WARNING WARNING: BURN HAZARD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND INSULATED GLOVES WHEN CLEANING FRYPOT WITH HI-TEMP BRUSH AND WHEN CLEARING DRAIN WITH WOOD CLEANOUT DOWEL. Frypot and oil will be hot. Hot oil may splatter. Contact with hot oil can cause serious injury NOTE: Use the provided WOOD DOWEL to clear clogs in the frypot drain. Push dowel down through drain hole in the front center of the frypot.. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13) 6.
MAINTENANCE - DISCARDING USED OIL WARNING WARNING: BURN HAZARD OIL MUST COOL TO BELOW 120ºF (49ºC) BEFORE DRAINING OIL FROM FRYER FOR DISPOSAL Normal operating temperature of the fryer is 375ºF (191ºC) Contact with hot oil can cause serious injury WARNING WARNING: SLIP AND FALL HAZARD DO NOT USE FILTER RESERVOIR TO DISCARD OIL USE A METAL CONTAINER TO COLLECT OIL FOR DISPOSAL DO NOT FILL DISPOSAL CONTAINER MORE THAN ½ FULL Do not leave fryer unattended when draining oil Oil spills may occur Death or
MAINTENANCE - CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Allow the fryer to cool before cleaning. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when cleaning the fryer.
MAINTENANCE - CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WARNING WARNING: BURN HAZARD TURN THERMOSTAT TO LOWEST TEMPERATURE SETTING (FULLY COUNTERCLOCKWISE) USE ONLY LOW-FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER. CAREFULLY FOLLOW CLEANSER INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. DO NOT LEAVE FRYER UNATTENDED WHILE BOILING OUT FRYPOT. WHEN WATER BEGINS FOAMING, BE PREPARED TO TURN POWER SWITCH OFF. Boiling water and splatter can result in moderate to serious injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Fryer will not heat POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY 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 Timer not set or not activated Set timer to other than “0”, press red button to lower cradle.
PARTS & SERVICE DESCRIPTION PART NO. BRUSH, CLEANING HEATING ELEMENT FILTER PAPER, 30-SERIES FRYER (pk100) FLAVOR-SAVER OIL FILTER POWDER (pk45) WAOC-1 MOBILE OIL DISPOSAL CADDY PADDLE, STIRRING CHICKEN BRUSH, CLEANING FRYPOT 21647 21711 22410 22470 22515 22516 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 Co.
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