362 WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 telephone: 775-689-5703 fax: 775-689-5976 www.wellsbloomfield.com OPERATION MANUAL ELECTRIC PRESSURE FRYER MODEL WFPE-30F with or without Optional Filter Wand Includes INSTALLATION USE & CARE WFPE-30F WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
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 AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL 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 Bloomfield appliance.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW BACK VIEW UPPER CONTROL PANEL WELLS 1 5 8 10 11 12 9 7 FRYER 2 3 4 13 14 6 15 16 5 4 OFF 17 3 FILTER 18 2 19 0 POWER HEAT TIMER 9 12 20 1 21 COOK 16 LOWER CONTROL PANEL 325 300 ON 350 HI-LIMIT 6 11 THERMOSTAT FILTER RESET OFF CAUTION FRYER MUST BE OFF BEFORE USING FILTER 10 250 375 14 13 275 15 ºF 7 8 18 19 17 Fig.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) WARNING WARNING: FIRE HAZARD / HOT OIL 362 301626 OpManual for WFPE-30F Electric Pressure Fryer 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.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) OPTIONAL FILTER WAND FILTER PUMP QUICK DISCONNECT FEMALE FITTING LOCKING RING OT DRAIN VALVE TO YP FR SAFETY SWITCH DRAIN HANDLE 3-WAY VALVE HANDLE QUICK DISCONNECT MALE FITTING INSULATED HANDLE WAND ASSEMBLY NOTE: Wand option must be ordered at time of initial build.
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. DO NOT open any panel that requires the use of tools for access. Live electric circuits may be exposed by opening such panels. Opening access panels must be performed by an Authorized Service Agent only.
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. MAX (COLD) 30 LB. 13KG OIL LEVEL MIN (HOT) Check operation of FRYER and all CONTROLS.
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 center of 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 - OPTIONAL FILTER WAND OPERATION DANGER: DRAIN "OPEN" (HANDLE VERTICAL) BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when using the oil wand. IMPORTANT: Be sure the wand is properly installed, and that the discharge nozzle of the oil wand is directed either: into the frypot, or into the disposal container, before pressing the FRYER-OFF-FILTER switch to the FILTER position.
MAINTENANCE - OPTIONAL FILTER WAND OPERATION (continued) HEATER SAFETY SWITCH ("SAFE" WHEN DRAIN HANDLE FULLY CLOSED) DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when operating the fryer. DRAIN "CLOSED" (HANDLE HORIZONTAL) CAUTION: FRYER 3-WAY VALVE TO “FRYPOT” (HANDLE VERTICAL) OFF FILTER OPTIONAL OIL WAND RETURN FRYER TO NORMAL OPERATION 1.
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 SUGGESTED REMEDY Unit disconnected from electric power Reconnect to power Check/reset circuit breaker Temp control thermostat (item 6) not set Set thermostat to desired temperature Hi-Limit thermostat (item 7) tripped Allow unit to cool, reset hi-limit See page 3 Internal damage Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs Pressure builds as water content of product turns to steam.
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 *FILTER WAND ASSY 21647 21711 22410 22470 22515 22516 23188 *NOTE: The filter wand assembly involves a different plumbing arrangement than standard fryer. This option must be ordered at time of initial build and cannot be economically retrofitted to existing fryers.
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