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PRINTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC

2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439

www.wellsbloomfield.com

telephone: 775-689-5703

fax: 775-689-5976

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

This manual is considered to be part of the appliance and is to be given to the OWNER or

MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS of

this appliance. Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER.

THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PERSONS USING OR

INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE.

Contact your WELLS DEALER if you have any

questions concerning installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.

361

p/n

301669

Rev. D ECN-13378

M361

1030 cps

OPERATION MANUAL

ELECTRIC OPEN-FRYPOT

FRYER with AUTO-LIFT

MODEL

WFAE-30F

with or without

Optional Filter Wand

Includes

INSTALLATION

USE & CARE

WARNING:

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can

cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation and operating

instructions thoroughly before installing, using or servicing this equipment.

WFAE-30F

Summary of Contents for WFAE-30F

Page 1: ...ER THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PERSONS USING OR INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE Contact your WELLS DEALER if you have any questions concerning installation operation or maintenance of this equipment 361 p n 301669 Rev D ECN 13378 M361 071030 cps OPERATION MANUAL ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT FRYER with AUTO LIFT MODEL WFAE 30F with or without Optional Filter Wand Includes INSTALLATION USE CARE...

Page 2: ...t the note of loss or damage is signed by the delivery person 2 FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY Regardless of the extent of the damage 3 CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE if damage is unnoticed until the merchandise is unpacked notify the transportation company or carrier immediately and file CONCEALED DAMAGE claim with them This should be done within fifteen 15 days from the date the delivery was made t...

Page 3: ...mance and a long economical service life This manual contains the information needed to properly install this appliance and to use and care for the appliance in a manner which will ensure its optimum performance TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION 1 DIMENSIONS Wide Deep High 15 62 33 25 40 0 CAPACITIES Cooking Oil Liquid Shortening Only Lbs Kg 30 14 Chicken Fresh 14 6 Chicken Frozen 12 5...

Page 4: ...MER Controls LIFT CRADLE AND BUZZER Start TIMER by pressing red button at center of knob Lift CRADLE will lower Pointer indicates time remaining When time reaches 0 BUZZER sounds and LIFT CRADLE raises 6 BUZZER LIGHT amber When lit indicates BUZZER SWITCH item 7 is turned ON and BUZZER CIRCUIT is active 7 BUZZER SWITCH Activates BUZZER CIRCUIT When ON will sound BUZZER anytime TIMER is at 0 Turn s...

Page 5: ...protection device RESET must be performed manually Allow motor to cool for approx 30 min then firmly press the red button 15 FRY BASKET Holds product to be cooked 16 BASKET HANDLE Used to manually raise and lower FRY BASKET into and out of FRYPOT REMOVE FROM BASKET BEFORE ACTIVATING TIMER 17 DRIP PAN Collects liquids that accumulate on top of fryer LIFT CRADLE see page 8 Lowers fry basket into fry...

Page 6: ...LS continued OPTIONAL FILTER WAND NOTE Wand option must be ordered at time of initial build FILTER PUMP DRAIN HANDLE SAFETY SWITCH DRAIN VALVE 3 WAY VALVE HANDLE QUICK DISCONNECT MALE FITTING WAND ASSEMBLY INSULATED HANDLE QUICK DISCONNECT FEMALE FITTING LOCKING RING TO FRYPOT ...

Page 7: ...hen in use Contact will cause severe injury and can cause blindness or death Wear appropriate heat protective clothing when operating or servicing this appliance This appliance must be operated with the supplied legs and casters properly installed The technical content of this manual including any parts breakdown illustrations and or adjustment procedures is intended for use by qualified technical...

Page 8: ...grams 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...

Page 9: ...R TERMINAL BLOCK 2 Knock out the appropriate hole plug located on enclosure panel and connect conduit strain relief 3 Thread supply leads through strain relief Connect power leads to terminals marked L1 L2 L3 On EU units connect neutral lead to terminal marked N 4 Connect green with yellow trace lead to ground lug marked 5 Secure all connections and reinstall terminal access cover IMPORTANT Field ...

Page 10: ...olution NOTE Drain no more than 4 at a time into the container to prevent splashing and spilling Dispose of used solution as required by local ordinances Rinse frypot with clean water Dry with a soft clean cloth Wash LIFT CRADLE in a dishwasher Be sure cradle is completely dry then install LIFT CRADLE onto CRADLE LIFT ROD Prior to leaving the factory each fryer is tested for proper operation Oil r...

Page 11: ...RESERVOIR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY CROSS SECTION VIEW O RING STORAGE FOR 3 SPARE O RINGS O RING IN O RING GROOVE WARNING SLIP FALL HAZARD DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DRIP PAN IS INSTALLED Oil will drip on the floor and slips falls will result Death or serious injury may result from slipping and falling in spilled oil WARNING WARNING SLIP FALL HAZARD CLOSE DRAIN VALVE BEFORE FILLING WITH OIL Unless drain valve...

Page 12: ...the largest load that will allow a full cook cycle without oil foaming out of the frypot Post the maximum load in a conspicuous spot near the fryer WARNING OIL SPLATTER HAZARD The weight of product that can safely be cooked in this pressure fryer will vary with oil level product moisture content and oil temperature FAILURE TO DETERMINE THE SAFE WEIGHT OF PRODUCT WILL RESULT IN HOT OIL RELEASE FROM...

Page 13: ...il just above the oil level to minimize splattering ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS INSULATED GLOVES TO PROTECT AGAINST HOT OIL BURNS COOK CYCLE AND BUZZER When an audible alarm is desired at end of cook cycle turn BUZZER SWITCH item 7 ON after TIMER has been started BUZZER LIGHT item 6 will glow Note If BUZZER SWITCH is turned ON before BASKET is lowered BUZZER will sound until BASKET has...

Page 14: ...the top portion of the suction tube 7 Install filter reservoir assembly into fryer Make sure o ring closest to end of suction tube is firmly seated in SUCTION LINE RECEPTACLE IMPORTANT Replace filter paper after each day s filtration or as needed to return oil promptly to kettle IMPORTANT Crumbs and other debris left in the filter reservoir can prevent filter paper from sealing to bottom of reserv...

Page 15: ...t 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 fry...

Page 16: ...SERVOIR FILTER SCREEN and FILTER PAPER HOLDER in the dishwasher or use warm water with a mild detergent Be sure all components are thoroughly dry then reassemble reservoir using a fresh sheet of filter paper NOTE Use the provided WOOD DOWEL to clear clogs in the frypot drain Push dowel down through drain hole in the front center of the frypot IMPORTANT Verify that all oil has been returned to fryp...

Page 17: ...o the caddy and then to pump the used oil into your oil disposal container simply by reversing pump direction REMEMBER Always follow the directions provided with the caddy WAOC 1 is designed to handle COLD oil Always and without fail allow the oil to cool to 120ºF or less prior to pumping HOT OIL WILL BURN YOU WARNING BURN HAZARD OIL MUST COOL TO BELOW 120ºF 49ºC BEFORE DRAINING OIL FROM FRYER FOR...

Page 18: ...act with hot oil will cause severe burns Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when using the oil wand IMPORTANT Be sure the wand is properly installed and that the discharge nozzle of the oil wand is directed either into the frypot or into the disposal container before pressing the FRYER OFF FILTER switch to the FILTER position CAUTION BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil may caus...

Page 19: ...itch to FILTER position When all oil has been returned to frypot press FRYER OFF FILTER switch to FRYER position to resume operation or to OFF position to shut down DANGER BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when operating the fryer CAUTION BURN HAZARD Overflow of hot oil may cause burns DO NOT fill fryer beyond MAX OIL...

Page 20: ...ith a mild detergent Be sure all components are thoroughly dry then reassemble reservoir using a fresh sheet of filter paper IMPORTANT Be sure inside of RESERVOIR SUCTION TUBE is completely dry 6 Keep all exterior surfaces free from splashed grease by wiping with a clean cloth dampened with warm water and mild detergent Clean both exterior and interior of FRYPOT COVER Clean side front and accessib...

Page 21: ...llow solution to cool to 120ºF 49ºC or less before draining Place a suitable METAL container under the DRAIN VALVE Open DRAIN VALVE lever vertical to drain the cleaning solution NOTE Drain no more than 4 at a time into the container to prevent splashing and spilling Dispose of used solution as required by local ordinances Rinse frypot with clean water Dry with a soft clean cloth IMPORTANT Use a LO...

Page 22: ...position or that valve is in wand position with wand fully seated in quick disconnect fitting Filter reservoir overflows during filter cycle Drain valve item 11 not properly set Oil level in reservoir must be manually monitored at all times while filtering Adjust flow by opening or closing drain valve Filter paper surface clogged with crumbs or other cooking debris Turn drain valve OFF When bubble...

Page 23: ...1 MOBILE OIL DISPOSAL CADDY 22470 PADDLE STIRRING CHICKEN 22515 BRUSH CLEANING FRYPOT 22516 FILTER WAND ASSY 23188 NOTE The filter wand assembly involves a different plumbing arrangement than standard fryer This option must be ordered at time of initial build and cannot be economically retrofitted to existing fryers PARTS SERVICE 21 361 301669 OpManual for WFAE 30F Electric Fryer IMPORTANT Use onl...

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