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Wells WFPE-30F Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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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
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR
ELECTRIC
PRESSURE
FRYER
MODEL
WFPE-30F
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
This manual is considered to be part of the FRYER and is to be given to the OWNER or
MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS
of the FRYER. Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER .
THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PERSONS USING OR
INSTALLING THIS FRYER. Contact your WELLS DEALER if you have any questions
concerning installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.
Part No. 301626 Rev (-)
M362 111500 cps

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  • Page 1 WFPE-30F IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL This manual is considered to be part of the FRYER and is to be given to the OWNER or MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS of the FRYER. Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER .

  • Page 2: Shipping Damage Claim Procedure

    LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT All commercial cooking equipment 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, which- ever comes first, and is for the benefit of the origi- nal purchaser only.
  • Page 3 Specifications Features and Operating Controls Safety Procedures Installation Instructions Operating instruction Maintenance Instructions Filter Paper Installation Filtering Oil Discarding Used Oil Cleaning the Fryer Troubleshooting Service Parts List GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Wide Deep High CAPACITIES Cooking Oil (Liquid Shortening Only)

  • Page 4: Features And Operating Controls

    FRONT VIEW TIMER THERMOSTAT ºF FRYER position turns ON the FRYER and POWER LIGHT ; and, turns OFF the FILTER PUMP. Heating elements are energized and regulate to the temp. set on the CONTROL THERMOSTAT (item 8). OFF position turns OFF the FRYER and de-energizes the lower panel FILTER PUMP SWITCH (item 6).
  • Page 5 Shows the steam pressure in the kettle. Normal operating pressure is 8 - 12 psi. Collects liquids which accumulate on top of the fryer. Used to manually lower and raise the BASKET into and out of the FRYPOT. REMOVE FROM BASKET BEFORE CLOSING COVER.

  • Page 6: Safety Procedures

    FRYER PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION This fryer is intended for use to deep fry food products for human consumption. No other use is recommended or authorized. This fryer is intended for use in commercial establishments, where all operators are familiar with the appliance use, limitations and associated hazards.

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA form in this manual. 2. Verify that this FRYER installation is in compliance with the specifications listed in this manual and with local code requirements. THIS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER.
  • Page 8 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED 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 service amperage must meet or exceed the specifications listed on page 1.
  • Page 9 Boiling water will splatter and could result in serious injury. 1. CLEANING: Prior to leaving the factory, the fryer is tested for proper operation with peanut oil. After testing is complete, the oil is removed but oil residue remains. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the frypot before filling it with fresh oil.
  • Page 10 “ O” RING RESERVOIR 4. Install the DRIP PAN (item 17) into the mounting bracket behind the fryer door at the lower right front of the fryer. Note: Failure to install the DRIP PAN will allow the grease, moisture and other liquids that accumulate on the fryer top panel to drip onto the floor, creating a SLIPPING HAZARD.
  • Page 11 (item 14) without oil foaming out of the FRYPOT. See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, page 10.

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    2. Open the door and set the THERMOSTAT (item 8) to the desired cooking temperature. CLOSE THE DOOR. 3. Set the POWER SWITCH (item 1) to the FRYER position. The POWER LIGHT (item 2) and HEAT LIGHT (item 3) will turn on. The HEAT LIGHT will cycle on and off with the HEATING ELEMENTS.
  • Page 13 6. Inspect the “ O” RING on the FILTER SUCTION TUBE for damage. Replace the “ O” ring if it is cut, cracked or scuffed. 7. Install the filter reservoir into the fryer. Make sure the “ O” ring closest to the end of the SUCTION TUBE is firmly seated in the SUCTION LINE RECEPTACLE.
  • Page 14 (Example: filter the oil after each six loads of fresh breaded product.) PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND GLOVES MUST BE WORN DURING 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.
  • Page 15 The kettle will be hot and hot oil may splatter. Serious injury may result. 6. Using the high temperature brush that was supplied with the fryer, brush down the kettle sides and bottom to loosen crumbs and flush them from the fryer.
  • Page 16 3. Close the drain valve by rotating the DRAIN VALVE LEVER to the horizontal position. 4. Carefully remove the container from under the fryer. Dump the used oil into your WASTE OIL CONTAINER. Repeat the process until the kettle is empty.
  • Page 17 Boiling water will splatter and could result in serious injury. 5. Press the POWER SWITCH to FRYER. When the water begins to boil, press it to OFF . When the boiling subsides, again press the POWER SWITCH to FRYER. Repeat this procedure (i.e.
  • Page 18 5. Assemble the RESERVOIR. Use a fresh sheet of filter paper. Refer to section B, page 10. 1. FRYER EXTERIOR: As required, wash the exterior of the fryer with warm water, mild soap or detergent, and a clean, non-abrasive cloth. Dry with a clean, non-abrasive cloth.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM: FRYER HEATS BUT WILL NOT BUILD PRESSURE or FRYER WILL NOT MAINTAIN PRESSURE: 1. Your Wells Pressure Fryer builds pressure as the water content of the product being cooked is turned to steam. Small quantities of product being cooked, or product with minimal water content may not contain enough water to build full pressure.
  • Page 20 2. Press the red RESET button (item 9) on the FILTER PUMP MOTOR, accessible on the back of the fryer. If the pump motor continues to trip out, or if no other cause is apparent for the pump’ s failure to run, contact a Wells Mfg. Authorized Service Agency for repairs.

  • Page 21: Service Parts List

    PADDLE, STIRRING CHICKEN BRUSH, FRYPOT CLEANING HANDLE, BASKET ASSY BASKET ASSEMBLY W/HANDLE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS FILTER PAPER, 30-SERIES FRYER (100 pk) “ O” RING, SUCTION TUBE “ O” RING, COVER DOWEL, CLEANING CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA please have this information available if calling for service...
  • Page 22 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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