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Page 4 - FEATURES and OPERATING CONTROLS

2 1. POWER SWITCH FRYER position turns ON the FRYER and POWER LIGHT ; and, ( FRYER-OFF-FILTER ) turns OFF the FILTER PUMP. Heating elements are energized and regulate to the temp. set onthe CONTROL THERMOSTAT (item 10). OFF position turns OFF the FRYER and de-energizes the lower panel FILTER PUMP SW...

Page 5 - FIRE HAZARD / HOT OIL

3 7. BUZZER SWITCH Activates the BUZZER CIRCUIT. When turned ON and TIMER has reached “0”, BUZZER will sound until BUZZER SWITCH is turned OFF or TIMER is activated. 8. FILTER PUMP SWITCH ON causes the oil to be filtered / pumped back into the FRYPOT. ( ON - OFF ) The POWER SWITCH (item 1) must be i...

Page 6 - SAFETY PROCEDURES; WARNING; which is important, but not hazard related; DANGER; Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will; FRYER PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION; bold face; letters followed, by the abbreviation; CAUTION

4 SAFETY PROCEDURES Knowledge of proper procedures is essential to the safe operation of electrically energized equipment. In accordance with generally accepted product safety labeling guidelines for potential hazards, the following signal words and symbols are used throughout this manual. DANGER WA...

Page 7 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; UNPACKING AND INSPECTION; SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE; SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES; WARRANTY REGISTRATION / FRYER CHECKOUT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 A. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 1. Carefully remove the FRYER from the carton. Remove all protective plastic film, packaging materials and accessories from the FRYER and the FILTER RESERVOIR before connectingelectrical power to the FRYER or otherwise performing any installati...

Page 8 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION; Wiring Diagram; ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

POWERCORD FILTER PUMP &MOTOR FRYPOT 90º CONDUITFITTING D. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 1. Refer to the nameplate on the front of the fryer. Verify the ELECTRICAL SERVICE POWER. Voltage and phase must match the nameplate specifications, and available electrical serviceamperage must meet or exceed the ...

Page 10 - SLIPPING AND FALLING HAZARD / SPILLED OIL

3. Install the SUCTION TUBE O-RING, FILTER SCREEN, FILTER PAPER and FILTER PAPER HOLDER into the FILTER RESERVOIR.Install the assembled FILTER RESERVOIR into the fryer. The O-RING for the filter reservoirsuction tube, and up to three spareO-RINGS, are stored as shown: STORAGE FOR 3SPARE “O” RINGS “O...

Page 11 - POTENTIAL FOR OIL SPLATTER; ONLY; not covered under warranty

8. DETERMINE MAXIMUM LOAD WEIGHT: For operational safety, it is very important to determine the maximum load weight for the specific operation. This can be accomplished bystarting out with small loads and gradually increasing to the largest load size which will allow a cook cycle to be completed wit...

Page 12 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; PRE-HEATING THE FRYER; BURN HAZARD / HOT OIL SPLATTER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 A . PRE-HEATING THE FRYER 1. Make sure FRYPOT is filled with cooking oil to the 30 LB. OIL level. 2. Open the door and set the THERMOSTAT (item 10) to the desired cooking temperature. CLOSE THE DOOR. 3. Set the POWER SWITCH (item 1) to the FRYER position. The POWER LIGHT (i...

Page 13 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; FILTER PAPER INSTALLATION; BURN HAZARD / HOT OIL SPLATTER

11 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS A. FILTER PAPER INSTALLATION Replace FILTER PAPER after each day’s filtration, or as needed to return oil promptly to the kettle. 1. Open the FRYER DOOR and slide the FILTER RESERVOIR forward to remove it. 2. Remove the FILTER PAPER HOLDER, used FILTER PAPER and FILTER SC...

Page 14 - NOTE; CAUTION: BURN HAZARD

12 NOTE : Your Wells fryer filtration system is designed to filter hot liquid shortening ONLY. Water, cleaning agents or other liquids will damage the FILTER PUMP. CAUTION: BURN HAZARD THE FILTER RESERVOIR MAY BE HOT. WEAR INSULATED GLOVES OR ALLOW THE FILTER RESERVOIR TO COOL BEFORE TOUCHING IT. BU...

Page 15 - BURN HAZARD; PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND INSULATED GLOVES MUST BE WORN; SHUT; Service the FILTER and Replace FILTER PAPER

13 BURN HAZARD PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND INSULATED GLOVES MUST BE WORN WHEN CLEANING THE KETTLE WITH THE HI-TEMP BRUSH AND WHEN UNCLOGGING THE DRAIN WITH THE WOOD CLEANOUT DOWEL. The kettle will be hot and hot oil may splatter. Serious injury may result. 5. FILTER POWDER absorbs acids and other contam...

Page 16 - D. DISCARDING USED OIL; BURN HAZARD / HOT OIL; OFF; BURN HAZARD - FILTER RESERVOIR

14 D. DISCARDING USED OIL IMPORTANT NOTE: The following instructions for discarding used oil from the fryer may be disregarded if you use a WELLS MOBILE CADDY WAOC-1 (part no. 22470).The WAOC-1 is a manual oil pump/removal system which allows you to pump the usedoil directly into the caddy, and to t...

Page 17 - CLEANING THE FRYER; CLEANING THE KETTLE: HOT BOIL-OUT METHOD; BURN HAZARD / HOT WATER SPLATTER

15 E. CLEANING THE FRYER SLIPPING & FALLING HAZARD / SPILLED OIL DO NOT STORE OIL IN THE FILTER RESERVOIR WHILE CLEANING THE KETTLE. IF CLEANING FLUID IS ACCIDENTALLY DRAINED INTO THE FILTER RESERVOIR, OIL WILL SPILL ON THE FLOOR. Death or serious injury may result from falls caused by slipping ...

Page 18 - METAL; IMPORTANT; ON; CLEANING THE RESERVOIR

7. With the POWER SWITCH in the OFF position, drain the cleaning solution. NOTE : Allow the solution to cool to 120ºF (49ºC) or less for safe handling. Using a suitable METAL container, drain the cleaning solution until the container is no more than one-half full. Always safely dispose of used clean...

Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM: FRYER WILL NOT HEAT

TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Any servicing or adjustment which requires the removal of any cover or other protective panel must be performed by a Wells Mfg. Authorized Service Agency. A. PROBLEM: FRYER WILL NOT HEAT 1. If: POWER LIGHT (item 2 ) NOT ON . Check the SERVICE POWER BREAKER. Reset if TRIPPED . I...

Page 20 - PROBLEM: FILTER PUMP WILL NOT RUN; PROBLEM: FILTER RESERVOIR OVERFLOWS DURING FILTER CYCLE; PROBLEM: FILTER PUMP WON’T PUMP, or PUMPS AIR DURING FILTERING

C. PROBLEM: FILTER PUMP WILL NOT RUN 1. Verify that the POWER SWITCH (item 1, upper control panel) is in the FILTER position, and that the FILTER PUMP SWITCH (item 6, lower control panel) is in the ON position. 2. Press the red RESET button (item 9) on the FILTER PUMP MOTOR, accessible on the back o...

Page 21 - SERVICE PARTS LIST; FRYER ACCESSORIES; CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA

SERVICE PARTS LIST IMPORTANT: Use only factory authorized service parts and replacement filters. For factory authorized service, or to order factory authorized replacement parts, contact yourWELLS AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY, or call: Wells Manufacturing Company2 Erik Circle, P. O. Box 280Verdi, NV 89...

Page 22 - WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 Customer Service (775) 345-0444 Ext. 502 fax: (775) 345-0569 www.wellsbloomfield.com

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