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 361 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS for ELECTRIC FRYER WFAE-30F IMPORTANT: WELLS MFG. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION TECHNICAL CONTENT OF THIS MANUAL IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS ONLY Part No. 501219 Rev.
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 - 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications Features and Operating Controls Upper Control Panel Lower Control Panel Operation Heating and Cooking Instructions Troubleshooting Operational Problems Filtering instructions Troubleshooting Filtering Problems Servicing Instructions Lift Motor Assembly Fliter Pump Assembly Electrical Components Service Parts list Wiring Diagrams 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 19 20 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Wide Deep High 15.70” 33.25” 40.
FEATURES AND OPERATING CONTROLS SIDE VIEW BACK VIEW C FRONT VIEW D S M A N E O F B J G P H K Q I L R A. LIFT CRADLE MOTOR Operates the LIFT ROD / RAISES the LIFT CRADLE B. PUMP MOTOR RESET Protects against overload of FILTER PUMP MOTOR Must be RESET MANUALLY by pushing red button C. FRYPOT COVER Protects against hot oil splatter D. LIFT CRADLE Raises / lowers BASKET into / out of FRYPOT E. FRYPOT ASSEMBLY Heats and contains cooking oil F.
T U V R D L. FRONT LEG Adjustable to attain a level unit M. BASKET Holds product to be cooked N. UPPER CONTROL PANEL See page 4 O. LOWER CONTROL PANEL See page 5 P. DRIP PAN Collects liquids which drain from the top of the unit Q. DRAIN VALVE LEVER Operates the DRAIN VALVE R. FILTER RESERVOIR Holds filtering media for oil filtering cycle S. BASKET HANDLE Used to handle hot BASKET T. OIL LEVEL INDICATOR Measure amount of cooking oil U.
UPPER CONTROL PANEL FRYER OFF FILTER 1. POWER SWITCH: FRYER position energizes TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT and TIMER. FILTER position energizes FILTER SWITCH. OFF position de-energizes HEATING ELEMENT, TIMER and FILTER SWITCH. 2. POWER LIGHT: Is ON when the POWER SWITCH is in FRYER position. 3. HEAT LIGHT: Is ON when the heating element is energized. This light will cycle ON and OFF as the TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT cycles. 4. COOK LIGHT: Is ON when the TIMER is ON ( i.e.
LOWER CONTROL PANEL (Located behind the Door) THERMOSTAT FILTER 325 1 ON 3 2 HI-LIMIT RESET OFF CAUTION FRYER MUST BE OFF BEFORE USING FILTER 300 350 250 375 275 ºF 1. FILTER SWITCH: ON position energizes the FILTER PUMP when the POWER SWITCH is in the FILTER position. 2. HIGH LIMIT SAFETY THERMOSTAT: Turns the HEATING ELEMENT OFF if the cooking oil temperature exceeds 425º F, or if the HEATING ELEMENT is energized without oil covering the top of the HEATING ELEMENT.
OPERATION HEATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Never press the POWER SWITCH to FRYER unless the heating elements are covered with liquid shortening. Check shortening level marker inside the cooking basket for proper shortening level. NOTE: The fryer is designed to be used with LIQUID SHORTENING only. Lard and solid shortening will solidify in the filter pump, causing pump failure. 1. Set the TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT to 350º F. 2. Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER position.
TROUBLE SHOOTING - OPERATING PROBLEMS PROBLEM POWER LIGHT not lit (Fryer not operating) POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION POWER SWITCH not in FRYER position Circuit breaker OFF or tripped Service wiring problem POWER LIGHT defective Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER position Reset circuit breaker Correct service wiring Replace LIGHT TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT set too low TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT defective HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT TRIPPED HEAT LIGHT defective Set THERMOSTAT to 350ºF Replace THERMOSTAT COOK LIGHT
OIL FILTERING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER OIL MUST BE FILTERED WHILE HOT (300ºF AND HIGHER) Contact with hot oil can cause serious injury including death. Always wear protective clothing and insulated gloves when filtering the cooking oil. 1. Refer to the Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual (p/n 301669) for complete operating instructions for the filter system. 2. The cooking oil must be hot (minimum of 300º F.) in order to filter properly. Cold oil will not flow through the filter paper.
TROUBLE SHOOTING - OIL FILTERING PROBLEMS PROBLEM FILTER PUMP won’t run POSSIBLE CAUSE POWER SWITCH not in FILTER position PUMP MOTOR OVERLOAD tripped Defective FILTER SWITCH Defective POWER SWITCH PUMP will not pump cooking oil SUCTION TUBE not seated in SUCTION RECEPTACLE SUCTION TUBE O-RING missing or damaged Damaged SUCTION TUBE or SUCTION RECEPTACLE PUMP CHECK VALVE plugged or reversed FILTER PAPER clogged FILTER SCREEN not installed or improperly installed PUMP pumps lots of bubbles in cooking oil
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS LIFT MOTOR ASSEMBLY 8 97 25 38 FRYPOT 37 39 100 X 36 37 38 ITEM 8 25 27 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 97 98 99 100 39 35 34 33 32 98 DESCRIPTION 31 99 SERVICE PART NO.
LIFT MOTOR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Frypot bushing Frypot 10-32 truss head: nut inside / head outside Rod assembles through bushing in lip of frypot Make sure bushing is present. Lube w/ vegetable oil A Lube lift cradle side of brace w/ Teflon hi-temp grease (Accrolube) Adjust this clearance to .
FILTER PUMP ASSEMBLY 27 87 7M 7P 88 89 94 90 93 95 86 84 7B 82 80 ITEM DESCRIPTION 7B 7M 7P 27 80 82 84 86 87 88 89 90 93 94 95 SERVICE PART NO. BRACKET, MOTOR STABILIZING MOTOR, FILT 1P 125/230V 50/60 PUMP, FILTER FITTING, FLEX CONDUIT 3/8”x 90º SUCTION LINE FITTING ADAPTER 1/2”NPT FEMALE x 15/16M FLARE FLEX LINE, SUCTION SS 3/4”OD x 16.
FILTER PUMP / MOTOR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS F APPLY PIPE SEALANT TAPE (PST) TO MALE PIPE THREADS. DO NOT APPLY ANY TYPE OF PIPE COMPOUND OR TAPE AT FLARE FITTINGS. FR YP OT J F J ADAPTER 1/2“FPT x 3/4“M FLARE C SUCTION FITTING ASSEMBLE FLARE FITTINGS FINGER TIGHT WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF PIPE COMPOUND. THEN, TORQUE FLARE FITTING: DISCHARGE TUBE TO 25 ft-lb SUCTION TUBE TO 33 ft-lb. ALWAYS USE A BACKUP WRENCH ON THE MALE FLARE FITTING. DO NOT ALLOW CORRUGATED PIPE TO TWIST DURING ASSEMBLY.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 21 58 22 FRYPOT 63P 62A 62 UPPER CONTROL PANEL 66 75 63B 76 74a 74b INSIDE LOWER CONTROL PANEL LOWER CONTROL PANEL 51 57 56 14
FRYPOT ELECTRICAL ITEM DESCRIPTION 21 22 58 SERVICE PART NO. ELEMENT, HEATING 208V 9000W ELEMENT, HEATING 240V 9000W (NOTE: ELEMENTS INCLUDE GASKET PLUS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS) GASKET, ELEMENT SAFETY CLAMP, THERMO BULB 69275 69276 69964 62504 UPPER CONTROL PANEL ELECTRICAL ITEM DESCRIPTION 62 62A 63 63A 66 SERVICE PART NO.
1/4" ("Gortex") GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURE CAUTION: Exposed electrical circuits. Disconnect electrical power before attempting to replace heating elements or thermostats. The drawings below show top view of the Gortex Gasket and Belleville Washer installation and nut tightening sequence. STEP 1. STEP 2. STEP 3. STEP 4. STEP 5. STEP 6. Install the 1/4" Gortex gasket (p/n 66864) over the element studs.
OUTSIDE OF FRYPOT CAPILLARY COMPRESSION FITTING 1 INSIDE OF FRYPOT 2 GREEN GASKET NOTE: FRAGILE FEED-THRU BUSHING 4 LOCK NUT, 17mm 5 COMPRESSION NUT, 10mm WASHER CAPILLARY 3 BLACK OIL SEAL PART OF THERMOSTAT CAPILLARY BELLEVILLE WASHER (p/n 69962) 1. Insert the feed-thru bushing through the green gasket, and insert both through the frypot wall. Slide the Belleville washer over the protruding threads of the bushing, with the high centerofthe w asheraway from the frypot.
LOWER CONTROL BOX (Located behind Lower Control Panel) CAUTION: Exposed electrical circuits Disconnect electrical power before opening the TERMINAL BLOCK COVER [J], or the CONTROL BOX COVER [N]. 1. TERMINAL BLOCK: Used to connect power source wires to Fryer. (Behind Terminal Block Cover [J] ). 2. HI - LIMIT CONTACTOR: Energized any time POWER SWITCH is in the FRYER position and the HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT is within its normal range. 3.
SERVICE PARTS LIST ITEM# DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART NO.
20 WIRING DIAGRAM FOR WFAE-30F 208V AND 240V 1Ø P/N 49720
WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR WFAE-30F 208V AND 240V 1Ø P/N 49567 Rev.
22 WIRING DIAGRAM FOR WFAE-30F 208V AND 240V 3Ø P/N 49721
WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR WFAE-30F 208V AND 240V 3Ø P/N 49747 23
IMPORTANT: WELLS MFG. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION TECHNICAL CONTENT OF THIS MANUAL IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS ONLY WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 Service Parts Dept. (888) 492-2782 fax: (888) 492-2783 service@wellsbloomfield.
