Operating instructions
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) 
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8 
FILTER PUMP SWITCH 
(ON-OFF)  
ON position energizes FILTER PUMP and causes oil in 
RESERVOIR (10) to be pumped back into frypot. 
OFF position de-energizes FILTER PUMP. 
NOTE: POWER SWITCH (1) must be in FILTER position for 
FILTER PUMP to operate. 
9 
HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT 
Provides over-temperature protection by de-energizing HEATING 
ELEMENTS should oil temperature exceed factory pre-set limits. 
10 
TEMPERATURE CONTROL 
THERMOSTAT 
Controls oil temperature. Range: 250ºF (121ºC) 
    375ºF (191ºC) 
11 
DRAIN VALVE LEVER 
Opens and closes the DRAIN VALVE: 
 Turn counterclockwise (vertical) to OPEN 
 Turn clockwise (horizontal) to CLOSE 
12  POWER OUTLET BOX 
Electrical service connection TERMINAL BLOCK located here. 
13 
OIL FILTER RESERVOIR 
Collects oil from FRYPOT for filtering or disposal. 
Holds filter screen, filter paper & filter paper holder. 
14 
FILTER PUMP MOTOR 
RESET BUTTON 
(located at rear of motor) 
FILTER PUMP MOTOR is equipped with an overheating 
protection device. 
RESET must be performed manually. Allow motor to cool for 
approx. 30 min, then firmly press the red button. 
15 FRY BASKET 
Holds product to be cooked. 
16 
BASKET HANDLE 
Used to manually raise and lower FRY BASKET into and out of 
FRYPOT. 
REMOVE FROM BASKET BEFORE ACTIVATING TIMER! 
17 DRIP PAN 
Collects liquids that accumulate on top of fryer. 
LIFT CRADLE 
(see page 8) 
Lowers fry basket into frypot during cook cycle. Automatically 
raises from frypot at end of cook cycle 
FRYPOT COVER 
(see front cover) 
Hinged cover. When tilted forward, rises and lowers with cradle 
lift. When tilted back, remains open during cook cycle 
(OPTIONAL) FILTER WAND 
Wash sides of frypot, or transfer oil to disposal container. 
See page 4. 
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.
WARNING
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