Operating instructions

MAINTENANCE - FILTER OPERATION (continued)
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FILTERING OIL
NOTE: For operation of optional filter wand, see page 16.
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.
NOTE:
DO NOT store oil in the reservoir for any extended period, including
overnight.
IMPORTANT:
The filtration system in your Wells Fryer is designed to filter hot liquid
shortening ONLY. Water, cleaning agents or other liquids will
damage the filter pump and may contaminate the food product
1. Press POWER SWITCH (item 1) to FILTER. Pump controls will
be energized and heating elements are de-energized.
2. Remove and examine filter reservoir:
• Verify that a serviceable sheet of filter paper is properly
installed.
• Verify that an o-ring is in place and in good condition.
Reinstall reservoir, making sure the SUCTION TUBE is firmly
seated in the SUCTION RECEPTACLE.
3. Press FILTER PUMP SWITCH (item 8) to ON to start filter pump.
4. Slowly rotate DRAIN VALVE LEVER (item 11) to the vertical
position. Oil will drain from the frypot and into the reservoir. The
filter pump will draw oil through the filter paper and return it to the
frypot.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT leave the fryer unattended during the filtering process.
Continuously monitor oil level in the reservoir to avoid overflowing
the reservoir and spilling oil on the floor. Be prepared to turn the
drain valve lever clockwise to stop or regulate the flow of oil to the
reservoir.
5. Carefully and slowly add the contents of one package of FILTER
POWDER to the oil in the frypot. Sprinkle the filter powder onto
the surface of the oil at the point where it is being drawn down the
drain and into the filter reservoir.
(CONTINUED ON PAGE 14)
CAUTION
BURN HAZARD
Protective clothing and gloves
must be worn during the filtering
process
CAUTION
BURN HAZARD
Filter reservoir may be hot.
Wear insulated gloves, or
allow reservoir to cool,
before touching it.
IMPORTANT:
Filtering cooking oil helps to
ensure the quality of the food
product. Careful observation of
the finished food product will
help you determine the optimal
filtering frequency.
(Example: Filter the oil after
each six loads of fresh breaded
chicken)
FILTER POWDER absorbs
acids and many other
contaminants in the cooking oil,
allowing the oil to be used long-
er before it must be re-
placed. Wells Flavor Saver Oil
Filter Powder is available from
your Wells Equipment Dealer or
Authorized Service Agent in a
case of 45 packages
(p/n 22410).
NOTE: On fryers equipped
with optional FILTER WAND,
oil stream from the wand may
be directed at the sides of the
frypot to wash down crumbs
and cooking debris.
See page 16.
361 2M-301669 Owners Manual WFAE-30F Free-Standing 30# Electric Fryer