Operation - Wells H-115 Operation Manual

GENERAL OPERATIONAL NOTES GENERAL OPERATIONAL NOTES
Carefully read the description of the hotplate operation on the Carefully read the description of the hotplate operation on the
specification sheet. specification sheet.
DO NOT attempt to perform any maintenance or service unless the DO NOT attempt to perform any maintenance or service unless the
hotplate is unplugged or disconnected from electrical power. hotplate is disconnected from electrical power.
DO turn the circuit breaker for the hotplate off before cleaning, DO unplug the hotplate from electrical power or turn the circuit
servicing or performing any maintenance. breaker off before cleaning, servicing.
DO NOT use sharp objects or metal implements to clean the heating DO NOT use sharp objects or metal implements to clean the heating
elements. element(s).
DO use a plastic spatula or plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on DO use a plastic spatula or plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on
food product. food product.

OPERATION

OPERATION
Each heating element is controlled by an infinite switch Each heating element is controlled by an infinite switch
temperature control: temperature control:
OFF removes power from the element OFF removes power from the element
LOW thru 8 are temperature settings LOW thru 8 are temperature settings
Higher numbers indicate higher temperatures Higher numbers indicate higher temperatures
There is a continuous range of settings between LOW There is a continuous range of settings between LOW
and HI and HI
HI is a continuous ON setting HI is a continuous ON setting
The indicator light will glow any time the temperature control is on. The indicator light will glow any time the temperature control is on.
Cooking Recommendations: Cooking Recommendations:
Save energy by turning the temperature control off any time the Save energy by turning the temperature control off any time the
hotplate is not in use. The heating elements will provide full heat hotplate is not in use. The coil-type heating elements will provide full
heat within 30 seconds, while french plate heating elements will reach within 30 seconds, making it unnecessary to leave the unit on during
full heat within 2 minutes, making it unnecessary to leave the unit on intermittent use.
during intermittent use.
Each heating element can hold up to a 16 quart pot or pan.
Each heating element can hold up to a 16 quart pot or pan. For
Maximize the efficiency of solid (french plate) elements by using efficient heating of food product, pots and pans should be no more
flat-bottom pots and pans. than 10" in diameter.
Maximize the efficiency of solid (french plate) elements by using
flat-bottom pots and pans.
Stir thick liquids frequently to maintain a consistent temperature.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
Hot Surface Hot Surface
Exposed surfaces Exposed surfaces
can be hot to the touch can be hot to the touch
and may cause burns. and may cause burns.
Fi g 4. Tem p erature Co n tro l
Fi g 2. Tem p erature Con tro l
IMPORTANT:
The dial markings are an
INDICATION of temperature
only. The temperature of the
food product depends on many
factors, including the size,
shape and material of the food
container, and the quantity and
consistency of the food
product.
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5
OPERATION OPERATION
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OFF
0
OFF
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