Operating instructions
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. 
This includes mops, rags, 
grease, wrapping paper and 
electric cords. 
Installation and startup must 
be performed by a Wells 
Manufacturing Authorized 
Service Agency. 
IMPORTANT: 
Certain jurisdictions require 
fryers to be restrained with a 
TETHER or other approved 
restraint device. It is the 
responsibility of the installer 
to check with the AUTHORITY 
HAVING JURISDICTION in 
order to ascertain the applicability 
of this requirement 
to 
THIS SPECIFIC INSTALLATION. 
Installer must complete the 
WARRANTY REGISTRATION 
and FRYER CHECKOUT 
form, and record the details of 
the particular installation on 
the CUSTOMER SERVICE 
DATA form in this manual.
UNPACKING & INSPECTION 
Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all 
protective plastic film, packing materials and accessories from the 
appliance before connecting performing any installation procedure. 
Carefully read all instructions in this manual and the Installation 
Instruction Sheet packed with the appliance before starting any 
installation. 
Read and understand all labels and diagrams attached to the 
appliance. 
Carefully account for all components and accessories before 
discarding packing materials. Store all accessories in a convenient 
place for later use. 
COMPONENTS 
1 ea.  FILTER RESERVOIR 
1 ea.  FILTER SCREEN 
1 ea.  FILTER PAPER HOLDER 
4 ea.  OIL FILTER SUCTION TUBE O-RINGS 
1 ea.  LIFT CRADLE 
1 ea.  FRY BASKET 
1 ea.  BASKET LIFTING HANDLE 
1 ea.   WAND ASSEMBLY (if optioned) 
ACCESSORIES 
1 ea.  LITERATURE PACKAGE 
1 pk.   FILTER PAPER 
1 pk.   FILTER POWDER 
1 ea.  HIGH TEMPERATURE BRUSHES 
1 ea.  CLEANOUT DOWEL (wood rod) 
SETUP 
It is the responsibility of the installer to verify that this fryer installation is 
in compliance with local code authorities and with the specifications 
listed in this manual. 
Certain local or state codes require fryers to be restrained with a tether 
or other approved restraint device. It is the responsibility of the installer 
to check with the authority having jurisdiction, in order to ascertain the 
applicability of this requirement to this specific fryer installation. 
Setup the fryer only on a firm, level, non-combustible surface. Verify 
local codes for requirements. Concrete, tile, terrazzo or metal surfaces 
are recommended. Metal or tile over combustible material may not 
meet code for non-combustible surfaces. 
Verify that the unit sits firmly ON BOTH CASTERS AND BOTH LEGS. 
With the adjustable legs, adjust as required to level the appliance. 
Both legs and both casters must be adjusted to firmly contact the floor 
in order to prevent tipping. 
Refer to the Installation Instruction Sheet for required clearances. 
Maintain required clearances between the appliance and adjacent 
combustible surfaces. 
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