Wells WFAE-30F Installation & Operation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Wells Manuals
  4. Fryer
  5. WFAE-30F
  6. Installation & operation manual

Wells WFAE-30F Installation & Operation Manual

Electric fryer
Hide thumbs Also See for WFAE-30F:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Operating 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 301669 Rev. A
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
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
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR
ELECTRIC
WFAE-30F
361
AND
FRYER
MODEL
M361 110800
cps

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the WFAE-30F and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Wells WFAE-30F

Summary of Contents for Wells WFAE-30F

  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Shipping Damage Claim Procedure

    Be sure to retain the container for inspection. Wells Manufacturing cannot assume liability for damage or loss incurred in transit. We will, however, at your request, supply you with the necessary documents to support your claim.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Specifications Features and Operating Controls Safety Procedures Installation Instructions Operating instruction Maintenance Instruction 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) Chicken (fresh) Chicken (frozen) ELECTRICAL...

  • Page 4: Features And Operating Controls

    FEATURES and OPERATING CONTROLS UPPER CONTROL PANEL FRYER FILTER HEAT POWER LOWER CONTROL PANEL FILTER CAUTION FRYER MUST BE OFF BEFORE USING FILTER POWER SWITCH (FRYER-OFF-FILTER) POWER LIGHT (amber) HEAT LIGHT (amber) COOK LIGHT (amber) TIMER BUZZER LIGHT (amber) FRONT VIEW COOK THERMOSTAT HI-LIMIT...
  • Page 5 FIRE HAZARD / HOT OIL THE HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT IS A FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE. If tripping persists, clean the space between the Otherwise, contact your authorized Wells service agency for repairs. HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT. A FIRE MAY RESULT. Provides over-temperature protection by de-energizing the HEATING ELEMENTS if the oil temperature exceeds the factory- set limit.

  • Page 6: Safety Procedures

    Operating instructions and warnings must be read and understood by all operators and users. Your WELLS fryer is equipped with an oil filtration system, which is designed to filter hot liquid shortening ONLY. Water, cleaning agents or other liquids will damage the FILTER PUMP.

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 connecting electrical power to the FRYER or otherwise performing any installation procedures. NOTE: DO NOT discard the CARTON and other PACKAGING MATERIAL until you have inspected the fryer for hidden damage and tested it for PROPER OPERATION.

  • Page 8: Equipment Set-Up

    EQUIPMENT SET-UP 1. Setup the FRYER only on a firm, level, non-combustable surface. Verify local codes for requirements. Concrete, tile, terrazzo or metal surfaces are recommended. Metal over combustible material may not meet code for non-combustible surfaces. 2. LEVELING: Verify that the fryer sits firmly ON BOTH CASTERS AND ON BOTH LEGS. With a spirit level, check that the fryer is level front-to-back and side-to-side.
  • Page 9 EQUIPMENT PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION TURN THERMOSTAT TO LOWEST TEMPERATURE SETTING CAREFULLY FOLLOW CLEANSER INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. DO NOT LEAVE FRYER UNATTENDED WHILE BOILING OUT THE KETTLE. WHEN WATER FOAMING OCCURS, BE PREPARED TO TURN THE POWER SWITCH OFF. Boiling water will splatter and could result in serious injury. CLEANING: Prior to leaving the factory, the fryer is tested for proper operation with peanut oil.
  • Page 10 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. FILTER PAPER HOLDER FILTER PAPER FILTER SCREEN (clip inserts into drain opening) “ O” RING RESERVOIR 4.
  • Page 11 6. Lower the LIFT CRADLE. Fill the FRYPOT to the COLD (MAX) line on the LIFT CRADLE with room temperature commercial-quality LIQUID SHORTENING. This requires 30lbs. of oil. NOTE: This fryer is designed for LIQUID SHORTENING ONLY. DO NOT USE SOLID SHORTENING OR LARD.

  • Page 12: Operating Instruction

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 (item 2) and HEAT LIGHT (item 3) will turn on.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Instructions

    MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FILTER PAPER INSTALLATION DO NOT REMOVE FILTER RESERVOIR WHEN IT CONTAINS HOT OIL. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND GLOVES MUST BE WORN DURING The hot oil will quickly heat the reservoir. Serious burns could result from Replace FILTER PAPER after each day’ s filtration, or as needed to return oil promptly to the kettle. 1.

  • Page 14: Filtering Oil

    (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 5. FILTER POWDER absorbs acids and other contaminants in the cooking oil, allowing the cooking oil to be used for a longer period of time before it must be replaced. Carefully and slowly add the contents of one package of FILTER POWDER to the oil in the FRYPOT. Sprinkle the FILTER POWDER onto the surface of the cooking oil at the point where it is being drawn down the drain and into the FILTER RESERVOIR.

  • Page 16: 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 used oil directly into the caddy, and to then pump the used oil into your oil disposal container by simply reversing the pump rotation.

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Fryer

    CLEANING THE FRYER CLEANING THE KETTLE: HOT BOIL-OUT METHOD CLEANING THE KETTLE. IF CLEANING FLUID IS ACCIDENTALLY DRAINED INTO THE FILTER RESERVOIR, OIL WILL SPILL ON THE Death or serious injury may result from falls caused by slipping in oil NOTE: Use a LOW-FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER ONLY.

  • Page 18: Cleaning The Reservoir

    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 cleaning solution as required by local ordinances.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TRIPPED. If breaker continues to trip, contact a licensed electrician to repair field wiring (if that is the cause), or contact a Wells Mfg. Authorized Service Agency for repairs. 2. If: POWER LIGHT (item 2 ) NOT ON. Check the HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT (item 7). Reset by pressing the HI LIMIT RESET button on the LOWER CONTROL PANEL until it “...
  • Page 20 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. PROBLEM: FILTER RESERVOIR OVERFLOWS DURING FILTER CYCLE WHENEVER SERVICING THE FILTER DURING THE FILTERING 1.

  • Page 21: Service Parts List

    2 Erik Circle, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 phone: (775) 345-0444 ask for Service Department Service Parts Department can supply you with the name / telephone number of the WELLS AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY nearest you. FRYER ACCESSORIES BRUSH, HEATING ELEMENT CLEANING...
  • 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...

Table of Contents