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Wells WFAE-30F Owner's Manual

Electric open-frypot 30# fryer with auto-lift
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WFAE-30F
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.
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.
301669 Rev. F
2M-
265 Hobson Street, Smithville, Tennessee 37166
WARNING:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
WELLS MANUFACTURING
telephone: 314-678-6314
fax: 314-781-2714
www.wells-mfg.com
OWNERS MANUAL
ELECTRIC
OPEN-FRYPOT
30# FRYER
with AUTO-LIFT
MODELS
WFAE-30F
with or without
Optional Filter Wand
WVAE-30F
(FRYER SECTION ONLY)
with or without
Optional Filter Wand
Includes
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE
EXPLODED VIEW
PARTS LIST
WIRING DIAGRAM
361
03/18

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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 Wells’ discretion have the parts replaced or codes, including incorrect gas or electrical connection. Wells is not liable repaired by Wells or a Wells-authorized service agency.
  • Page 3 PARTS & SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this Wells Manufacturing 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

    CAUTION FRYER MUST BE OFF ºF BEFORE USING FILTER Fig. 1 WFAE-30F 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 OFF position de-energized FRYER and FILTER PUMP.
  • 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 ATTEMPT TO BYPASS OR HOLD IN THE BUTTON OF THE HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT.

  • Page 6: Optional Filter Wand

    FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) OPTIONAL FILTER WAND FILTER QUICK DISCONNECT PUMP FEMALE FITTING LOCKING RING DRAIN VALVE SAFETY SWITCH DRAIN HANDLE 3-WAY VALVE HANDLE QUICK DISCONNECT MALE FITTING INSULATED HANDLE WAND ASSEMBLY NOTE: Wand option must be ordered at time of initial build.

  • Page 7: Precautions And General Information

    PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION This fryer is intended for use in commercial establishments only. DANGER: 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 8: Installation

    1 ea. LITERATURE PACKAGE 1 pk. FILTER PAPER Installation and startup must 1 pk. FILTER POWDER be performed by a Wells Man- 1 ea. HIGH TEMPERATURE BRUSHES ufacturing Authorized Service 1 ea. CLEANOUT DOWEL (wood rod) Agency. SETUP...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION (continued) IMPORTANT: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Electric installation of this Refer to the nameplate on the front of the fryer and to the specifications appliance must be performed listed on page 1 of this manual. Verify that electric service voltage, by a licensed electrician. phase and amperage capacity meet or exceed these specifications.

  • Page 10: Preparation Prior To Operation

    PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION WARNING: WARNING BURN HAZARD TURN THERMOSTAT TO LOWEST TEMPERATURE SETTING (FULLY COUNTERCLOCKWISE) 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 11 PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) PREPARE FILTER RESERVOIR Install SUCTION TUBE O-RINGS, FILTER PAPER and FILTER PAPER HOLDER into RESERVOIR. Install assembled FILTER RESERVOIR in place a bottom of FRYER. FILTER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY PAPER CROSS-SECTION VIEW HOLDER FILTER PAPER FILTER SCREEN (clip inserts into drain opening)
  • Page 12 LIQUID SHORTENING. Fill frypot with 30 lbs of This requires 30lbs. of oil. LIQUID SHORTENING ONLY. LOWER CONTROL PANEL UPPER CONTROL PANEL THERMOSTAT FILTER WELLS MAX (COLD) HI-LIMIT COOK 30 LB. 13KG OIL LEVEL RESET MIN (HOT) TIME CAUTION FRYER MUST BE OFF ºF...

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION PRE-HEATING FRYER CAUTION: Make sure FRYPOT is filled with 30 LB. of cooking oil. BURN HAZARD Open door and set THERMOSTAT (item 10) to desired cooking Hot oil can cause serious burns temperature. CLOSE THE DOOR. on contact. Wear appropriate Set POWER SWITCH (item 1) to FRYER.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE - FILTER OPERATION WARNING: BURN HAZARD WARNING 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 15 Wear insulated gloves, or allow reservoir to cool, IMPORTANT: The filtration system in your Wells Fryer is designed to filter hot liquid before touching it. shortening ONLY. Water, cleaning agents or other liquids will damage the filter pump and may contaminate the food product...
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE - FILTER OPERATION (continued) WARNING: 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 (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13) NOTE: Use the provided WOOD DOW-...
  • Page 17 1. Press POWER SWITCH to OFF. Allow oil to cool to 120ºF (49ºC) WELLS MOBILE OIL CADDY or less before attempting to drain oil from fryer. WOC-1 (p/n 22470). The WAOC-1 is a manual oil 2.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE - OPTIONAL FILTER WAND OPERATION DANGER: DRAIN "OPEN" (HANDLE VERTICAL) BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when using the oil wand. IMPORTANT: Be sure the wand is properly 3-WAY VALVE TO "WAND"...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE - OPTIONAL FILTER WAND OPERATION (continued) HEATER SAFETY SWITCH SAFE (" " WHEN DRAIN DANGER: HANDLE FULLY CLOSED) BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when operating the fryer. CLOSED"...

  • Page 20: Maintenance - Cleaning Instructions

    MAINTENANCE - 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. Press POWER SWITCH to OFF PREPARATION CAUTION: Allow fryer to cool completely before cleaning ELECTRIC SHOCK...
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE - CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WARNING: WARNING BURN HAZARD TURN THERMOSTAT TO LOWEST TEMPERATURE SETTING (FULLY COUNTERCLOCKWISE) 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 22: Troubleshooting

    Fryer safety switch not made Be sure drain lever is horizontal (fryer with optional wand only) Internal damage Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs Timer not set or not activated Set timer to other than “0”, press red button to lower cradle.

  • Page 23: Exploded View And Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST WFAE-30F CABINET COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY, BUSHING CRADLE LIFT ACTUATOR 2K-47357 (2 places) DD-69828 HANDLE, DOOR ASSEMBLY, FRYPOT 2R-38668 E7-47339 COVER, FRYPOT E7-47384 PIN, HOLD DOWN COVER 2A-47343 (2 places) BLOCK, HINGE DD-67345 (2 places) GUARD FACEPLATE...
  • Page 24 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST LIFT ACTUATOR & MOTOR ASSEMBLY & HEATING ELEMENTS & ELECTRICAL CONTROL COMPONENTS CAM, ACTUATOR MOTOR, LIFT BUSHING 2E-49826 2U-47366 2K-47357 (2 places) BEARING, MICROSWITCH ACTUATOR, TRACK 2E-30198 LIFT E7-WL0034 2P-30483 INSULATOR, MICROSWITCH E7-47085 THESE PARTS AND ASSOCIATED FASTENERS INCLUDED IN ASSEMBLY, WASHER,...
  • Page 25 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST CHECKVALVE 3/8 NPT FEMALE x FLEX LINE, DISCHARGE MOTOR, FILTER 3/8 NPT MALE .6” OD x 9.5” LONG 1ø 125/230v 50/60 Hz 2V-46692 2J-302289 WS-501205 WASHER, FIBER 2I-Z12311 PUMP, FILTER 501231 FRYPOT INLET DRAIN VALVE W/HANDLE E7-303769 FRYPOT...
  • Page 26 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST WFAE-30F ACCESSORIES & REMOVEABLE COMPONENTS PADDLE, STIRRING CHICKEN 2B-302203 BRUSH, CLEANING FRYER (HI-TEMP) 2P-302204 BASKET HANDLE FRY BASKET E7-300249 BRUSH, CLEANING (STD) WS-22685 ELEMENT 2P-46479 DOWEL, CLEANOUT FRYER 2C-49752 PIVOT, CRADLE MOUNT 2A-47349 CRADLE E7-47353...

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM...
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  • Page 31: Parts And Service

    PADDLE, STIRRING CHICKEN 2B-302203 authorized replacement parts, BRUSH, CLEANING FRYPOT 2P-302204 contact your Wells authorized *FILTER WAND ASSY DD-304734 service agency, or call: Wells Manufacturing *NOTE: The filter wand assembly involves a different plumbing 265 Hobson Street arrangement than standard fryer.
  • Page 32 WELLS MANUFACTURING 265 Hobson Street, Smithville, Tennessee 37166 phone: 314-678-6314 fax: 314-781-2714 www.wells-mfg.com...

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