205m OPERATION MANUAL MODEL FT-18M FINISHING TOASTER Includes INSTALLATION USE & CARE Model FT-18M with Optional Teflon™ Non-Stick Sheets 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. Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER.
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 OPERATION CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS PARTS & SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA xi 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 12 13 13 INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this Wells Manufacturing Co. appliance.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) 2
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.
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION STD 4 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. This appliance is U Listed under UL File E6070 for 208V and 240V. This appliance is V Listed under UL File E6070 for 208V and 240V .
OPERATION WARM-UP CAUTION: During warm-up, both displays flash while showing the last-used MENU temperature setpoint. BURN HAZARD A MENU cycle cannot be started while in warm-up mode. When setpoint temperature is reached, the display stops flashing and the audible alert beeps 3 times. SEASONING THE PLATENS The platens must be seasoned before attempting to toast product, in order to provide a hard, non-porous surface. With the POWER SWITCH ON, press MENU with highest time (typically Menu 3).
CLEANING CAUTION: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT submerge or immerse toaster in water. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS: Press MENU 4 (cleaning mode). Allow toaster to cool to 275ºF. NOTE: If MENU 4 has been programmed to anything other than 275ºF, press POWER SWITCH OFF and allow unit to cool for at least 10 minutes. Be sure to wear protective gloves. FREQUENCY: Daily TOOLS Protective gloves CAUTION: BURN HAZARD Exposed portions of toaster are hot. Use care when working around the platens.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES INSTALL OPTIONAL TEFLON™ NON-STICK SHEETS CAUTION: BURN HAZARD 1. LEFT PLATEN a. Raise the left upper platen, and lower the right upper platen. b. Slide a retaining rod into the pocket of a non-stick sheet. The short leg of the "L" must go toward the front. d. Hang the sheet on the outside retaining tabs. e. Clip the short leg of the "L" into the bracket on the front of the platen. f. Wrap the sheet smoothly around the bottom face of the platen. g.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (continued) CAUTION: BURN HAZARD Unplug toaster and allow to cool before adjusting. ADJUST PLATEN TENSION 1. ADJUSTMENT LOCATION a. Right platen tension adjuster is located on back of the toaster, on back side of the right upright. b. Left platen tension adjuster is located on back of the toaster, on front side of the left upright. 2. TO ADJUST a. Loosen lock nut. b.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (continued) PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS: A. Controller can be configured for use in four different modes: a. b. c. d. Single operation with manual timer Single operation with automatic timer Single and remote operation with manual timer Single and remote operation with automatic timer NOTE: Automatic timing function requires the use of a timing initiation device. B. Controller is shipped in configuration d. (Single and remote operation with automatic timer). a.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (continued) During warm-up, both displays flash while showing the last-used MENU settings. A MENU cycle cannot be started while in warm-up mode. However, MENU keys may be programmed during warm-up. STANDARD OPERATION NOTES: Standard pre-set MENU programs are as follow: PROGRAM 1 2 3 4 TEMP 450º 450º 450º 275º TIME 00:14 00:27 00:35 00:00 FUNCTION CLEANING Program mode is disabled when either timer is counting down.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (continued) Set the time with MENU 3 (increase) and MENU 4 (decrease). Press TEMP to save the time. The display will now advance to show zone temperature setpoints: 1.450 = Zone 1 @ 450ºF 2.450 = Zone 2 @ 450ºF 3.450 = Zone 3 @ 450ºF 4.450 = Zone 4 @ 450ºF When in program mode, the timer is displayed as 4 digits (i.e. 00:15). In regular mode, the timer is displayed as 3 digits (i.e. _0:15).
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS SYMPTOM Toaster will not heat (no lights or display) One side does not heat Food sticks to platen(s) Platen does not stay up Timer does not start when platen is lowered POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Unplugged or circuit breaker tripped Plug toaster into appropriate circuit. Reset circuit breaker Damaged cord or plug Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs Zone temp not programmed Program zone temp (see pg.
PARTS & SERVICE DESCRIPTION PART NO. CRUMBTRAY 503606 TEFLON™ NON-STICK SHEETS (pkg of 4) 22876 TEFLON™ NON-STICK SHEETS (pkg of 4) PLUS 4ea. RETAINING RODS 22877 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. 2 Erik Circle P. O.
