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Unless otherwise specified, all commercial cooking equip-ment manufactured by WELLS MFG. CO. is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original installation or 18 months from the date of shipment from our factory, whichever comes first, and i...

Page 3 - THIS FRYER IS NOT APPROVED FOR CONVERSION TO 1Ø

WARRANTY xi SPECIFICATIONS 1 WFAE-55F FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2 WFAE-55FS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 4 PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION 6 AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 7 INSTALLATION 8 PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION 10 OPERATION WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS) 15 WFAE-55FS (SOLID STATE...

Page 4 - FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2 1 POWER SWITCH (FRYER-OFF-FILTER) FRYER position energizes the FRYER and POWER LIGHT; de-energizes FILTER PUMP. HEATING ELEMENTS energized and regulate to setting on CONTROL THERMOSTAT (8). OFF position de-energized FRYER and FILTER PUMP. FILTER position de-energi...

Page 5 - FIRE HAZARD / HOT OIL; The HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT is a FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE.; HORIZONTAL

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) 3 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 V...

Page 7 - OPEN

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) 5 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...

Page 8 - BURN HAZARD; PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments only. This appliance is intended to prepare food for human consumption. No other use is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its agents. DO NOT open any panel that requires the use of tools for access. Live electric circuits...

Page 9 - AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION; Installation Instructions

AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 7 This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if installed in accordance with the supplied Installation Instructions and maintained according to the instructions in this manual. Domestic fryers are and listed under UL File E6070 for 208V and 240V. Export ...

Page 10 - INSTALLATION; SHIPPING DAMAGE; Fire Hazard; Installation; SETUP; Installation Instruction Sheet

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 ot...

Page 11 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION; Fig. 2 Field Wiring

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Refer to the nameplate on the front of the fryer and to the specifications listed on page 1 of this manual. Verify that electric service voltage, phase and amperage capacity meet or exceed these specifications. Field wiring must be no less than 4 ga. solid copper wire, rated ...

Page 12 - PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION; PRE-CLEANING PROCEDURE

PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION 10 Press POWER SWITCH OFF . Close DRAIN VALVE (lever horizontal). Fill FRYPOT with 4 gallons of cold water. Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER . When water comes to a full boil, press POWER SWITCH OFF . When boiling ceases, slowly add and stir in the LOW FOAMING COMMERCIAL FR...

Page 13 - PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued); OFF; USE THE CLEAN BUTTON ONLY

PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) 11 Press POWER SWITCH OFF . Close DRAIN VALVE (lever horizontal). Fill FRYPOT with 4 gallons of cold water. Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER . Wait 10 seconds, then press and hold CLEAN button for six seconds. A beep will sound and readout will display “BOIL”. S...

Page 14 - LIFT

PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) 12 Examine the CRADLE ROLLERS. Adjust or tighten as required. Lubricate the rollers with vegetable oil. DO NOT operate the fryer unless CRADLE ROLLERS are in place and rotating freely. Install LIFT CRADLE onto CRADLE PIVOT. Set FRY BASKET on LIFT CRADLE. In...

Page 15 - IMPORTANT; : Remember to fill the fryer to the COLD OIL LINE with; not covered by warranty.; Fill FRYPOT to the; not; DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DRIP PAN IS INSTALLED.; CLOSE DRAIN VALVE BEFORE FILLING WITH OIL.; CLOSED; COLD OIL LINE; FILL TO THIS LINE WITH

PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) 13 FOR FRYERS WITH VENT HOOD (WVAE-55…..) For Ventilator Hood models (i.e. WVAE-55 FS), install DRIP PAN (item 18) into mounting bracket behind fryer door at lower right front of fryer. Close DRAIN VALVE LEVER (item 11) by turning the lever up to the horizo...

Page 16 - DETERMINE MAXIMUM LOAD WEIGHT:; OIL SPLATTER HAZARD; FAILURE TO DETERMINE THE SAFE WEIGHT OF PRODUCT

PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) 14 Check operation of FRYER and all CONTROLS. WFAE-55F: See page 15 WFAE-55FS: See page 16 WFAE-55FS w/solid shortening melt option: See page zzzz DETERMINE MAXIMUM LOAD WEIGHT: For operational safety, it is very important to determine the maximum load weig...

Page 18 - PROGRAMMING KEY FUNCTIONS; DrOP; ON

OPERATION - WFAE-55FS (SOLID STATE CONTROLS) 16 PROGRAMMING KEY FUNCTIONS As each control panel key is pressed, a “beep” will sound. Illuminated indicator light for each key will light whenever that key is pressed, and any time the function associated with that key is active. FRYER - OFF - FILTER sw...

Page 19 - MLt; cook time; PrE; It is the sole responsibility

363 300 07 OpM anual for W F AE -55F /FS Ele c tr ic Frye r OPERATION - WFAE-55FS (continued) 17 PROGRAM MENU TIMES AND TEMPERATURES For solid shortening melt optioned fryers , make sure elements are packed with 55 pounds of solid shortening. For all other fr yers, make sure FRYPOT is filled with ro...

Page 20 - USING FUNCTION KEYS; To change the time remaining while in pause:; This is factory pre-set to zero cycles.; FILTERING OIL

USING FUNCTION KEYS PAUSE Halts time countdown while any menu is running and readout displays time remaining. • Purpose: Allows the user to raise fry basket to inspect product in the middle of a cook cycle. Time remaining is frozen until PAUSE key is pressed again. • To use: While a menu is running,...

Page 21 - time remaining; TO COOK PRODUCT; ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE

OPERATION - WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS) 19 PRE-HEAT THE FRYER Press any MENU key. If oil temperature has not reached programmed temperature, readout will display “ Pre -” “ HEAt ”, followed by the menu key #, and HEAT indicator will light. When oil has reached programmed temperature, READY indicator ...

Page 22 - horizontal; OPERATION - OPTIONAL FILTER WAND

OPTIONAL OIL WAND WASH OUT FRYPOT or DISCARD OIL 1. If discarding oil, be sure a suitable hot oil disposal container is available. Otherwise, prepare filter reservoir pan for filtering (see page 25). 2. Turn DRAIN VALVE HANDLE vertical to open the drain and fill filter reservoir. 3. Connect wand (fe...

Page 24 - CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 22 122 306 626 OpM anual for HDG-Seri e s Griddle s 122 306 626 OpM anual for HDG-Seri e s Griddle s DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Allow the fryer to cool before cleaning. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when cleanin...

Page 26 - PREPARATION

363 300 007 OpM anual for WF A E -50 F /FS Electri c Fryer 24 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PREPARATION Drain oil from fryer before cleaning FREQUENCY Monthly, or as needed TOOLS Low-foaming commercial fryer cleanser Metal disposal container Press POWER SWITCH OFF . Close DRAIN VALVE (lever hori...

Page 27 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - FILTER SYSTEM; Make sure all oil; HOT OIL SPILL OR SPLATTER; DO NOT REMOVE FILTER RESERVOIR WHEN IT CONTAINS HOT OIL; DO NOT REMOVE FILTER RESERVOIR IF IT IS HOT.; FILTER LEAF ASSEMBLY

363 300 07 OpM anual for W F AE -55F /FS Ele c tr ic Frye r MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - FILTER SYSTEM 25 IMPORTANT: Make sure all oil is pumped into FRYPOT before removing reservoir. NOTE: When properly assembled, handle will point away from suction tube on BOTTOM SCREEN. NOTE: Inspect the “O” RING o...

Page 28 - BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT NO WATER REMAINS; WATER WILL BOIL VIOLENTLY IN CONTACT WITH HOT OIL

MAINTENANCE - FILTER SYSTEM (continued) 26 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. Damag...

Page 29 - WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND INSULATED GLOVES

363 300 07 OpM anual for W F AE -55F /FS Ele c tr ic Frye r MAINTENANCE - FILTER SYSTEM (continued) 27 Carefully and slowly add the contents of one package of FILTER POWDER to the oil in the frypot. Sprinkle filter powder onto surface of the oil at point where it is being drawn down the drain. Brush...

Page 30 - MAINTENANCE - DISCARDING USED OIL; SLIP AND FALL HAZARD; DRAIN PIPE

MAINTENANCE - DISCARDING USED OIL 28 Press POWER SWITCH to OFF. Allow oil to cool to 120ºF (49ºC)or less before attempting to drain oil from fryer. Using suitable gloves, remove 1-1/4 NPT x 5-7/8” DRAIN PIPE from DRAIN VALVE. Store this item in a convenient place. IMPORTANT NOTE: These instructions ...

Page 32 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - CRADLE LIFT; PINCH HAZARD; DISCONNECT FRYER FROM ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE; CRADLE LIFT LUBRICATION; Disconnect the fryer from electrical power.; CRADLE ROLLER ASSEMBLIES

363 300 007 OpM anual for WF A E -50 F /FS Electri c Fryer MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - CRADLE LIFT 30 NOTE: Failure to keep the cradle lift screw properly lubricated will result in premature wear of the brass lift nut Wear caused by lack of proper lubrication is NOT covered by warranty. Recommended f...

Page 34 - SYMPTOM

TROUBLESHOOTING - WFAE-55FS (Solid State Controls) 32 363 300 007 OpM anual for WF A E -50 F /FS Electri c Fryer SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Fryer will not heat Unit disconnected from electric power Reconnect to power Check/reset circuit breaker Menu temp not programmed or set too low Pr...

Page 35 - CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA; FUEL (check one) 208VAC 240VAC

DESCRIPTION PART NO. BRUSH, CLEANING HEATING ELEMENT 21647 FLAVOR-SAVER OIL FILTER POWDER (pk45) 22410 WAOC-1 MOBILE OIL DISPOSAL CADDY 22470 PADDLE, STIRRING CHICKEN 22515 BRUSH, CLEANING FRYPOT 22516 *FILTER WAND ASSY 23188 MOLYDISULFIDE LUBE (LOCAL PURCHASE) *NOTE: The filter wand assembly involv...

Page 36 - Genuine Parts; SERVICE TRAINING - QUALITY SERVICE; Wells Manufacturing proudly supports CFESA

Genuine Parts Protect - YOU - All - Ways SERVICE TRAINING - QUALITY SERVICE SERVICE TRAINING - QUALITY SERVICE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WELLS Commercial Food Equipment Service Association Wells Manufacturing proudly supports CFESA Commercial Food Equipment Service Association WELL...