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Wells WVF-886 Operation Manual

Wvf-886 series dual auto-lift sts fryer with universal hood
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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.
304989
p/n
Rev. B ECN-12660
Model WVF-886
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
PRINTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OPERATION MANUAL
WVF-886 SERIES
DUAL AUTO-LIFT
STS™ FRYER
UNIVERSAL HOOD
Includes
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE
04
M503
503
with
0318 cps

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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: Warranty

    Seller’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair of defects without charge by a Wells Mfg. Co. factory authorized service agency or one of its sub-service agen- cies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PARTS & SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA Thank You for purchasing this Wells Manufacturing Co. appliance. Proper installation, professional operation and consistent maintenance of this appliance will ensure that it gives you the very best performance and a long, economical service life.

  • Page 4: Features & Operating Controls

    FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS Fig. 1 Ventilator Section Operating Features & Controls Fig. 2 Ventilator Section Controls & Indicator Lights...
  • Page 5 ITEM DESCRIPTION VENTILATOR SECTION NAMEPLATE FIRE SUPPRESSION AGENT TANK (1.5 gal.) ADJUSTABLE (FRONT) LEG RIGID (REAR) CASTER a10. MANUAL PULL STATION a11. FUSIBLE LINKS LOWER REAR ACCESS PANEL a15. DISCHARGE NOZZLE GREASE BAFFLE PRE-FILTER ASSEMBLY HEPA/CHARCOAL FILTER PACK GREASE CUP GREASE TROUGH VENTILATOR EXHAUST DUCT a31.
  • Page 6 FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) Fig. 3 Fryer Section Front Panel Controls Fig. 4 Fryer & Warmer Drawer Operating Features & Controls...
  • Page 7 ITEM DESCRIPTION FRYER SECTION CONTROLS F.01 POWER SWITCH F.02 TIMER F.03 SAFETY TEST SWITCH F.04 TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT F.05 HEAT INDICATOR F.06 TROUBLE INDICATOR F.07 HI-LIMIT RESET F.08 DRAIN VALVE OPTIONAL WARMER SECTION CONTROLS W.01 WARMER TEMPERATURE CONTROL W.02 POWER ON INDICATOR W.03 THERMOMETER (OPTIONAL )

  • Page 8: Precautions & General Information

    PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION DANGER:BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when operating the fryer or filtering the oil. WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD All servicing requiring access to non-insulated components must be performed by qualified service personnel.

  • Page 9: Agency Listing Information

    (i.e. red SERVICE REQUIRED light is on), when the user fails to have the proper replacement pre-filter and/or filter pack on hand. The Ventless Cooking System™ hood is designed as part of a WELLS fryer appliance only. No other use of this product is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its agents.

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTE: DO NOT discard the carton or other packing materials until you have inspected the appliance for hidden damage and tested it for proper operation. Refer to SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE on the inside front cover of this manual. WARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY...

  • Page 11: Electrical Installation

    Field conversion of 3ø appliances to 1ø is neither recommended nor authorized by Wells Manufacturing Co. INSTALLATION (continued) IMPORTANT! Verify that this VENTILATOR...
  • Page 12 (i.e. remove rear casters and replace with legs). Additional legs may be ordered through an Authorized Wells Service Agency. See page 29. 2. The FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM is comprised of a pressurized cartridge &...
  • Page 13 FILTERS INSTALLATION 1. FILTER PACK: Ships installed in the hood. If the FILTER PACK is not in position, the CHECK FILTERS indicator will light. If the FILTER PACK becomes clogged, the REPLACE FILTER PACK indicator will glow. To install the FILTER PACK: Position the filter pack with the charcoal portion UP.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION (continued) WARNING SLIPPING / FALLING HAZARD SPILLED OIL DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS THE GREASE CUP AND TROUGH ARE INSTALLED. Oil and moisture will drip onto the floor and falls may result. Death or serious injury may result from slipping and falling On units with optional frypot drains, be sure drain valves are left in the closed position.

  • Page 15: Operation

    VENTILATOR OPERATION BE SURE BOTH FRYER SWITCHES ARE OFF. 1. Press the VENTILATOR POWER switch to ON. The green VENTILATOR POWER light will glow and the blower fan will start. After a short time, if all filters are sensed as being in position and not clogged, the cooktop will be energized.
  • Page 16 OPERATION (continued) DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when operating the fryer. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause burns. Fig.
  • Page 17 DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when operating the fryer. 6. When the heat indicator light cycles off, the fryer is ready to cook the next load. 7.
  • Page 18 If the test thermometer rises above the TEST ZONE, the hi-limit is not operating properly. FAIL! Release the TEST switch, turn the power switch OFF and contact an Authorized Wells Service Agent for repairs. 5. Reset the hi-limit thermostat: a. Turn the power switch OFF b.
  • Page 19 2. Moist heat with pans: a. This Wells warmer is designed to accommodate any combination of standard-size, steam table pans. b. Place a small amount of water in drawer pan. Place pans in drawer pan.

  • Page 20: 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. DANGER ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT SPRAY WATER ON OR AROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DO NOT WASH FLOOR NEAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITH WATER SPRAY...
  • Page 21 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 Turn temperature control to OFF Allow fryer to cool completely before cleaning Disconnect fryer from electric power before cleaning FREQUENCY...
  • Page 22 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) DANGER ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT SPRAY WATER ON OR AROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DO NOT WASH FLOOR NEAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITH WATER SPRAY CAUTION: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect appliance from electric power before cleaning. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause burns.
  • Page 23 PREPARATION Disconnect appliance from electric power Allow to cool before cleaning FREQUENCY Weekly TOOLS Warm water and a mild detergent Soft clean cloth or sponge Bristle brush ROLL WARMER SECTION 1. Disconnect appliance from electric power Allow to cool before cleaning 2.

  • Page 24: Disposal Of Used Oil

    DISPOSAL OF USED OIL 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 handling hot oil. CAUTION: BURN HAZARD Allow fryer to cool completely before draining.

  • Page 25: Maintenance (Periodic Cleaning)

    DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Allow the fryer to cool draining oil. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when handling hot oil. PERIODIC CLEANING 1. Add 1/2 cup of granulated dishwasher detergent to frypot. Fill with water to the MAX OIL line.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Suggestions

    NOTE: There are no user serviceable components in the appliance. A. In all cases of damage or component malfunction, contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs. B. For service of the fire suppression system, contact an Authorized Ansul® Distributor.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS (continued) POSSIBLE PROBLEM SUGGESTED REMEDY Plug into proper receptacle Reset circuit breaker Contact Wells Authorized Service Agency for repairs Set to desired temperature Clean element , reset hi-limit Contact Wells Authorized Service...

  • Page 28: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES USE AND MAINTENANCE SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD FOR VENTILATION CONTROL AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING OPERATIONS, N.F.P.A 17A & N.F.P.A. 96 (current editions). DANGER FIRE HAZARD FAILURE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE A FIRE.

  • Page 31: Msds (Ansulex Low Ph)

    ANSUL ANSUL INCORPORATED ® MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 Manufacturer’s ANSUL INCORPORATED Name: One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542 Address: Safety and Health Department Prepared By: SECTION 1 - IDENTITY Common Name (Used on Label): ANSULEX Low pH Liquid Fire Suppressant (Trade Name and Synonyms) Chemical N/A This is a Mixture Name:...
  • Page 32 SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARDS Threshold None Established Limit Value: Routes of Entry: Irritant Eye Contact: Skin Contact: Irritant Inhalation: Not an expected route of entry. Can be irritating to mucous membranes. Ingestion: Irritating to mucous membranes. Acute Oral LD (Sprague-Dawley rats) 825.5mg/kg. Acute Exposure: Material irritates skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

  • Page 33: Parts & Service

    DRAWER PAN, REPLACEMENT RACK, HUMITROL WELLS BULLETIN (ANSUL® PARTS LIST) NOTE: Ansul® Manual 418087-05 and Wells Bulletin 303331 are intended for use by authorized Ansul® service personnel only. Ansul® Manual 418087-05 must be obtained through your authorized Ansul® distributor. please have this information available if calling for service...
  • Page 34 PRINTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...

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