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Wells WFAE55F Owner's Manual

Electric open frypot fryer with auto-lift
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WFAE55F
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.
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.
Z16530
2M-
p/n
Rev. E
WELLS MANUFACTURING
265 Hobson Street, Smithville, Tennessee 37166
telephone: 800-264-7827
www.wells-mfg.com
WARNING:
OWNERS MANUAL
ELECTRIC
OPEN FRYPOT
55# FRYER
with AUTO-LIFT
MODEL
WFAE55F
WVAE55F
(FRYER SECTION ONLY)
WFAE55FC
WVAE55FC
(FRYER SECTION ONLY)
WITH OR WITHOUT
OPTIONAL FILTER WAND
Includes
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE
EXPLODED VIEW
PARTS LIST
WIRING DIAGRAM
02/2019
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Limited Equipment Warranty

    Wells’ been mishandled, abused, misapplied, subjected to chlorides, harsh chemicals, or caustic cleaners, damaged from exposure discretion have the parts replaced or repaired by Wells to hard water, modified by unauthorized personnel, damaged or a Wells-authorized service agency.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY Thank You for purchasing this SPECIFICATIONS Wells Manufacturing appliance. WFAE-55F FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS Proper installation, professional WFAE-55FS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS operation and consistent PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION maintenance of this appliance will AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION...

  • Page 4: Features & Operating Controls

    FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS IL2553 Fig. 1 WFAE-55F Features & Operating Controls FRYER position energizes the fryer and power light; de-energizes filter pump. Heating elements energized and regulate to setting on CONTROL thermostat (8). POWER SWITCH (FRYER-OFF-FILTER) OFF position de-energized fryer and filter pump. FILTER position de-energizes fryer;...
  • Page 5 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 Wells Service Agent for repairs. DO NOT ATTEMP TO BYPASS OR HOLD IN THE BUTTON OF THE HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT.

  • Page 6: Hi-Limit Thermostat

    FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW UPPER CONTROL PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS TO PROGRAM TIME 1. PRESS AND HOLD THE TIME PROG KEY 3 SECONDS FRYER IS BELOW COOKING TEMPERATURE DISPLAY WILL READ “Prog” 2. SELECT A KEY 1-4 TO PROGRAM rEdY FRYER HAS REACHED COOKING TEMPERATURE 3.

  • Page 7: Filter Pump Motor

    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 Wells Service Agent for repairs. DO NOT ATTEMP TO BYPASS OR HOLD IN THE BUTTON OF THE HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT.

  • Page 8: Precautions And General Information

    PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION DANGER: This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments only. BURN HAZARD This appliance is intended to prepare food for human consumption. No other use is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its Cooking oil in this appliance agents.

  • Page 9: Agency Listing Information

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

  • Page 10: Installation

    LITERATURE PACKAGE electric cords. 1 pk. FILTER POWDER Installation and startup must 2 ea. HIGH TEMPERATURE BRUSHES be performed by a Wells 1 ea. CLEANOUT DOWEL (wood rod) Manufacturing Authorized 1 ea. 1-1/4 NPT STREET ELBOW Service Agency. 1 ea.

  • Page 11: Electrical Installation

    INSTALLATION (continued) IMPORTANT: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Refer to the nameplate on the front of the fryer and to the specifications Electric installation of this listed on page 1 of this manual. Verify that electric service voltage, appliance must be performed phase and amperage capacity meet or exceed these specifications. by a licensed electrician.

  • Page 12: Preparation Prior To Operation

    PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION WVAE55F / FC PRE-CLEANING PROCEDURE WARNING: BURN HAZARD TURN THERMOSTAT TO LOWEST TEMPERATURE SETTING (FULLY CONTERCLOCKWISE) USE ONLY LOW-FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER. CAREFULLY FOLLOW CLEANSER INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. DO NOT LEAVE FRYER UNATTENDED WHILE BOILING OUT FRYPOT WHEN WATER BEGINS FOAMING, BE PREPARED TO TURN POWER SWITCH OFF.
  • Page 13 PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) IMPORTANT: Examine the CRADLE ROLLERS. Adjust or tighten as required. Lubricate the rollers with vegetable oil. Serious damage to the frypot DO NOT operate the fryer unless CRADLE ROLLERS are in place will result if the rollers are and rotating freely.
  • Page 14 PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) 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. IL2561 DRIP FOR FRYERS WITH VENT HOOD (WVAE-55…..) TRAY...
  • Page 15 PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) Check operation of FRYER and all CONTROLS. WFAE-55F: See page 15 WFAE-55FC: See page 16 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 THE FRYER HOT OIL WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS ON CONTACT...
  • Page 16 OPERATION - WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS) PRE-HEATING FRYER CAUTION: BURN HAZARD Make sure FRYPOT is filled with 55 LB. of cooking oil. Open door and set THERMOSTAT (item 10) to desired cooking Hot oil can cause serious burns temperature. CLOSE THE DOOR. on contact.

  • Page 17: Programming Key Functions

    OPERATION - WFAE & WVAE-55FC (SOLID STATE CONTROLS) PROGRAMMING KEY FUNCTIONS CAUTION: BURN HAZARD Hot oil can cause serious burns on contact. Wear appropriate DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS protective clothing when using TO PROGRAM TIME 1. PRESS AND HOLD THE TIME PROG KEY 3 SECONDS FRYER IS BELOW COOKING TEMPERATURE DISPLAY WILL READ “Prog”...
  • Page 18 OPERATION - WFAE-55FC (continued) PROGRAM MENU TIMES AND TEMPERATURES IMPORTANT: For all fryers, make sure frypot is filled with room temperature liquid To program the controller for shortening to the COLD OIL level line inscribed on inside of FRYPOT. cooking your product you must Do not over-fill or under-fill frypot.

  • Page 19: Cleaning Instructions

    CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 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 cleaning the fryer. PREPARATION Press POWER SWITCH to OFF CAUTION: Allow fryer to cool completely before cleaning ELECTRIC SHOCK Disconnect fryer from electric power before HAZARD...
  • Page 20 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WFAE-55F (Manual Controls) HOT BOIL-OUT PROCEDURE WARNING: BURN HAZARD TURN THERMOSTAT TO LOWEST TEMPERATURE SETTING (FULLY CONTERCLOCKWISE) USE ONLY LOW-FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER. CAREFULLY FOLLOW CLEANSER INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. DO NOT LEAVE FRYER UNATTENDED WHILE BOILING OUT FRYPOT WHEN WATER BEGINS FOAMING, BE PREPARED TO TURN POWER SWITCH OFF.
  • Page 21 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WFAE-55FC (Solid-State Controls) HOT BOIL-OUT PROCEDURE WARNING: BURN HAZARD USE ONLY LOW-FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER. CAREFULLY FOLLOW CLEANSER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS DO NOT LEAVE FRYER UNATTENDED WHILE BOILING OUT FRYPOT BE PREPARED TO TURN POWER SWITCH OFF SHOULD WATER BEGIN FOAMING Boiling water can splatter and may cause serious injury.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - FILTER SYSTEM FILTER LEAF ASSEMBLY WARNING: BURN HAZARD HOT OIL SPILL OR SPLATTER DO NOT REMOVE FILTER RESERVOIR WHEN IT CONTAINS HOT OIL HOT OIL WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS ON CONTACT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND GLOVES MUST BE WORN DURING THE FILTERING PROCESS Death or serious injury may result from contact with, or slipping and falling in, spilled oil.

  • Page 23: Filtering Oil

    CAUTION IMPORTANT: BURN HAZARD The filtration system in your Wells Fryer is designed to filter hot Filter reservoir may be hot. liquid shortening ONLY. Water, cleaning agents or other liquids will Wear insulated gloves, or damage the filter pump and may contaminate the food product allow reservoir to cool, before Press POWER SWITCH (item 1) to FILTER.
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE - FILTER SYSTEM (continued) WARNING: BURN HAZARD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND INSULATED GLOVES WHEN CLEANING FRYPOT WITH HI-TEMP BRUSH AND WHEN CLEARING DRAIN WITH WOOD CLEANOUT DOWEL. Frypot and oil will be hot. Hot oil may splatter. Contact with hot oil can cause serious injury. IL2573 Carefully and slowly add the contents of one package of FILTER IMPORTANT:...

  • Page 25: Important Note

    Using suitable gloves, remove 1-1/4 NPT x 5-7/8” drain pipe from disregarded if you are using drain valve. Store this item in a convenient place. WELLS MOBILE OIL CADDY WAOC1. The WAOC1 is a manual oil pump/removal system that...
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE - DISCARDING USED OIL (continued) IMPORTANT: Screw provided 1-1/4 NPT STREET ELBOW into DRAIN VALVE. Position female end to point forward. Remember to fill frypot to the COLD OIL LINE with fresh Screw provided 1-1/4 NPT x 12” DRAIN PIPE into elbow. Hand tight liquid shortening prior to turning is sufficient.

  • Page 27: Pinch Hazard

    MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - CRADLE LIFT WARNING: PINCH HAZARD DISCONNECT FRYER FROM ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE LUBRICATING CRADLE LIFT DRIVE SCREW If power is not disconnected, lift motor may start unexpectedly, causing serious injury IL2577 NOTE: CRADLE LIFT LUBRICATION Failure to keep the cradle lift Disconnect the fryer from electrical power.
  • Page 28 Suction tube o-ring damaged Replace suction tube o-ring Internal damage Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs NOTE: There are no user serviceable components in the fryer. In all cases of damage or malfunction, contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs.
  • Page 29 Allow unit to cool, reset hi-limit Hi-Limit thermostat (item 9) tripped See page 3 Internal damage Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs Menu key not programmed for time, or Program menu key for desired time. programmed to 00:00...
  • Page 30 EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55F/FC WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS) ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS NOT SHOWN PANEL, RIGHT SIDE E7-46722 PANEL, LEFT SIDE E7-46723 Model: WFAE55F/FC Free Standing Electric Fryer Cabinet Components IL1764 Rev. C 1/02/15 PL363...
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST: WFAE55F/FC WFAE-55F/FC ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT CABINET COMPONENTS Fig No Part No Description E7-49729 KETTLE ASSY WFAE55 M3-301462 KETTLE ASSY WVAE55 2R-46502 MAGNET DOOR E7-46720 SUCTION LINE FITTING ASSY 2P-47011 CASTER RIGID 5” 2A-46480 LEG 6-7 1/4” ADJUSTABLE 2R-38668...
  • Page 32 EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55F (Manual Controls) WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS) ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Model: WFAE55F Free Standing Electric Fryer Electrical Components (Manual Controls) IL1765 Rev. C 10/19/12 PL363...
  • Page 33 PARTS LIST: WFAE55F (Manual Controls) WFAE55F ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (MANUAL CONTROL) Fig No Part No Description Application DD-306782 RELAY ESAFE-CE 208/240V WS-57779 CONTACTOR 3POLE 208V 40A E7-300009 ELEM ASSY 208V 8.5KW 2N-300013 ELEM ASSY 240V 8.5KW WS-66863 GASKET KIT ELEM...
  • Page 34 EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55FC (Electronic Control) WFAE-55FC (SOLID-STATE CONTROLLER) ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS F I L Model: WFAE55FC Free Standing Electric Fryer Electrical Components (Solid-State Controller) IL2584 Rev. A 11/15/12 PL363...
  • Page 35 PARTS LIST: WFAE55FC (Electronic Control) WFAE55FC ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (SOLID STATE CONTROL) Fig No Part No Description 2E-301454 TRANSFORMER 208/240V 24V 2E-300688 SPARK QUENCHER, 380-415V ONLY WS-57779 CONTACTOR 3POLE 208V 40A WS-57780 CONTACTOR 3POLE 240V 40A 2N-306258UL ELEM 208V 5.67KW WFAE, 1 PH E7-300009 ELEM ASSY 208V 8.5KW, 3 PH 2N-306259UL...
  • Page 36 EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55F/FC WFAE-55F/FS FILTER PUMP COMPONENTS WFAE-55FS WAND COMPONENTS Model: WFAE55F/FC Free Standing Electric Fryer Wand & Filter Pump Components IL1767 Rev. C 10/19/12 PL363...
  • Page 37 PARTS LIST: WFAE55F/FC WFAE-55F/FC ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT WAND & FILTER PUMP COMPONENTS Fig No Part No Description 2J-302283 HOSE ASSY SS .6 OD X 14 2V-46692 VALVE CHECK 3/8 NPT WF/WVA WS-501231 PUMP ASSY WS-501205 MOTOR FILTER 1P 115/230V 2I-Z12311...
  • Page 38 EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55F/FC WFAE-55F/FC AUTO-LIFT COMPONENTS Model: WFAE55F/FC Free Standing Electric Fryer AUTO-LIFT COMPONENTS IL1769 Rev. C 10/19/12 PL363...
  • Page 39 PARTS LIST: WFAE55F/FC WFAE-55F/FC ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT AUTO-LIFT COMPONENTS Fig No Part No Description E7-49961 CRADLE LIFT BASKET WFAE55 2P-300031 BEARING ROLLER .750D X .2 2C-41048 SCREW 1/4-20-3/4 DD-300037 PIVOT CRADLE WFAE55 2K-49972 BUSHING LIFT ROD WFAE55 2A-300542 ROD LIFT MOTOR WFAE55...
  • Page 40 EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55F/FC WFAE-55F/FS ACCESSORIES & REMOVABLE COMPONENTS O-RING FOR FILTER LEAF (not shown) 501900 FLAVOR-SAVER FILTER POWDER (not shown) (2M-301698, 9 Pack) Model: WFAE55F/FC Free Standing Electric Fryer ACCESSORIES & REMOVABLE COMPONENTS IL1768 Rev. B 10/19/12 PL363...
  • Page 41 PARTS LIST: WFAE55F/FC WFAE-55F/FC ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT ACCESSORIES & REMOVABLE COMPONENTS Fig No Part No Description 2B-305097 BASKET WIRE TWIN WFAE55 2B-301667 BASKET FRYER WFA55 2B-306245 BASKET FRYER WFAE WVAE E7-300235 COVER KETTLE WFAE55 2B-302203 PADDLE STIRRING CHICKEN 2P-302204 BRUSH CLEANING FRYERS...

  • Page 42: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM WFAE-55F & FAE-55F 3Ø, 208V OR 240V, 17KW EXTERNAL INTERLOCK (REMOVE FOR EXTERNAL CONTROL) E-SAFE SAFETY TERMINAL JUMPER RELAY CONTACTOR BLOCK "HEAT" LIGHT POWER FUSES (2) 15A MAX SWITCH BUZZER LIGHT BUZZER SWITCH BUZZER TIMER "POWER" COOK LIGHT LIGHT HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT...
  • Page 43 WIRING DIAGRAM WFAE55FC CHECK SERVICE REPLACE VENTILATOR 3Ø, 208V,17KW FILTER REQUIRED FILTER POWER LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT WVAE55FC FERRITE CLAMPS ARE USED ON 380V MODEL ONLY (RED) (AMBER) (AMBER) (GREEN) 3Ø, 208V,17KW 1Ø, 208V OR 240V, 11.3KW WFAE55FC 3Ø, 380-415V, 17KW 1/4 INS 1/4 INS FEMALE(2)
  • Page 44 WELLS MANUFACTURING 265 Hobson Street, Smithville, Tennessee 37166 telephone: 800-264-7827 fax: 314-781-2714 www.wells-mfg.com...

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