OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION & OPERATION WKE SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION OVENS MODELS WKE WKED WKEC WKEX WKEDX WKECX ML-126755 ML-126756 ML-126757 ML-126758 ML-126759 ML-126760 THE WOLF RANGE COMPANY LLC 19600 S. Alameda St., Compton, California 90221-6291 P. O. Box 7050, Compton, California 90240-7050 (310) 637-3737 • FAX (310) 637-7931 • (800) 366-WOLF FORM 31162 (Apr.
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Installation, Operation, and Care of WKE SERIES ELECTRIC CONVECTION OVENS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL The WKE Series Electric Convection Ovens feature a 500°F thermostat, timer, porcelain interior, and a two-speed, 1⁄2 HP blower motor as standard equipment. Ovens equipped with standard voltages are 208 or 240 Volt, 60 Hertz, single- or three-phase. Ovens equipped for 480 volt, 60 Hertz, single- or three-phase electrical specifications are optional.
LOCATION The installation location must allow adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation. INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS In the United States, install the oven in accordance with: 1) State and local codes; 2) National Electrical Code, NFPA-70 (latest edition); and 3) NFPA Standard #96, Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment (latest edition), available from National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT. Remove the wiring compartment cover on the front of the oven. Remove the appropriate knockout on the bottom of the oven and attach the power supply conduit to the bottom of the oven.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (Stacked Ovens) WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT. Make sure that the electrical power supply agrees with the specifications on the oven data plate, the wiring diagram on the oven, and with Electrical Data, page 5. 1.
OPERATION WARNING: THE OVEN AND ITS PARTS ARE HOT. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING, OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
USING MODELS WKE / WKEX / WKED / WKEDX Preheating 1. Turn Master Switch ON. Amber ON light will come on, indicating that power to oven is on. 2. Set Thermostat as desired. Refer to COOKING GUIDELINES for suggested temperatures and times for various products. 3. Prepare product and place in suitable pans. When white HEAT light goes off, oven has reached desired preheat temperature. Cooking 1. Open doors and load the product into the oven. Place pans in the center of the racks. Close doors. 2. Set the Timer.
CONTROLS — MODELS WKEC / WKECX Always displays [HR:Min] when setting the Time. Displays [HR:Min] if the countdown Time is more than 1 Hour. Displays [Min:Sec] if the countdown Time is less than 1 Hour. Displays Temperature in °F. MOVE TO VENT OVEN READY R&H MODE OVEN HEATING MENU SELECT R&H MODE Indicates the oven is in the Roast and Hold Mode. OVEN READY Indicates the oven is preheated and ready for cooking. OVEN HEATING Indicates the oven is preheating.
MANUALLY SETTING THE TEMPERATURE AND COOK TIME To Set the Temperature • Press the SET button. Press the TEMPERATURE button; StPt displays to indicate Setpoint. • Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease the displayed Temperature value. • Press the SET button again to save the Temperature setpoint in the computer. To Set the Cook Time • Press the SET button. Press the TIME button. Tine displays to indicate TIME.
Always Set the Temperature Before Setting the Time • Press the SET button. Press the TEMPERATURE button; StPt displays. Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease the Temperature. To save, press the SET button again. At startup, the display will initially show a GROWING BAR. When the oven temperature reaches the Set Point, the set temperature displays.
ROAST AND HOLD OPERATION — Models WKEC and WKECX Roast and Hold cooks the product in two stages. During First Stage Cooking, the oven temperature is regulated by the Temperature setpoint and the Time setting. After the time counts down to 00:00, Second Stage Cooking begins. During Second Stage Cooking, the heating elements are off as the temperature in the oven declines to the Hold Temperature. The doors should remain closed during Second Stage Cooking.
COOKING GUIDELINES The information in the Cooking Guidelines chart is suggested only. Cooking times for various products may be different depending on the brand, consistency and the chef’s preferences for taste and presentation. The times below may require adjustments. Note the times and temperatures of your preferred results for future use. The preheating time for all of the following is 15 minutes. The computer control's Holding Temperature is preset at 150°F (66°C) and cannot be changed.
STANDARD COOKING TIME CHART Product Amount Temp. Time Frozen Croissant Dough 1.75 oz. 350°F/177°C 25 Min Cinnamon Croissant 1.75 oz. 350°F/177°C 35 Min. Small Bread Loaves 1 Tray 350°F/177°C 30 Min. Large Bread Loaves 1.5 lbs. 350°F/177°C 60 Min. Sheet Cake (1) 18x26" Tray 300°F/149°C 25 Min. Scone Mix 1 Tray 350°F/177°C 30 Min. Muffin Mix 1 Tray 350°F/177°C 30 Min. Kaiser Rolls 1 Tray 350°F/177°C 16 Min. Italian Bread 1 Tray 350°F/177°C 40 Min.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION When requesting information, Owner’s Guides, replacement parts or service, always refer to the model and serial number of your unit. The serial number of your appliance is located on the rating plate. For your convenience, space is provided below to record this information for future reference. SERIAL NO. MODEL NO.
THE WOLF RANGE COMPANY LLC LIMITED COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT WARRANTY EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 1995 The Wolf Range Company LLC (Company) warrants to the original owner that the product is free from defect in material and workmanship. This warranty shall be in effect for one (1) year from the date of installation, but shall not exceed eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment. The warranty is limited, at the option of the company, to the replacement or repair of any part found by the company to be defective.
