Counter top gas hotplate installation use & care (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Wells WV-4H Series
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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.
THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. products to be free from defects in material or workmanship, under normal Wells’ sole obligation under this warranty is limited to either repair or and proper use and maintenance service as specified by Wells and upon...
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA ..... 41 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.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS Fig. 1 Ventilator Section Operating Features & Controls...
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) VENTILATOR SECTION ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT FIRE SUPPRESSION AGENT TANK (1.5 gal.) Container for Ansulex™ Low-pH liquid fire suppression liquid. ADJUSTABLE (FRONT) LEG Allows the unit to be leveled. Allows the unit to be easily positioned by lifting the front of the unit RIGID (REAR) CASTER slightly.
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT VENTILATOR SECTION CONTROLS Energizes blower motor. If, after 10 seconds, proper POWER SWITCH conditions are met, cooktop is energized. POWER ON INDICATOR GREEN. Glows when POWER switch is ON. CHECK FILTERS ALARM AMBER.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE: Fire suppression system and all associated components WARNING: must only be serviced by an authorized Ansul® Distributor. All setup, charging, repair and/or adjustment of the fire suppression system must ELECTRIC be performed by an Authorized Ansul® Distributor ONLY. SHOCK HAZARD IMPORTANT: If a remote pull station is installed, both rear casters All servicing requiring...
Wells service agent. Parts supplied by others will void your warranty and may not provide safe operation. The Ventless Cooking System™ hood is designed as part of a WELLS cooktop appliance only. No other use of this product is authorized by the manufacturer or its agents.
INSTALLATION UNPACKING & INSPECTION NOTE: DO NOT discard the carton or other packing Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all protective materials until you have plastic film, packing materials and accessories from the appliance inspected the appliance for before connecting electrical power or otherwise performing any hidden damage and tested it installation procedure.
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INSTALLATION (continued) SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES IMPORTANT! An Ansul® technician must charge and arm the fire suppression system Verify that this VENTILATOR before the ventilator blower will operate. See page 10. and food cooking equipment installation is in compliance Installation and start up must be performed by an Authorized with the specifications listed Installation Company.
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(i.e. remove rear casters and replace with legs). Additional legs may be ordered through an Authorized Wells Service Agency. See page 25. 2. The FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM is comprised of a pressurized cartridge &...
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GREASE BAFFLE: If the GREASE BAFFLE is not in place, the Use only genuine Wells parts and CHECK FILTERS indicator will glow. filters, call (800) 264-7827 or your To install the GREASE BAFFLE: Slide the grease baffle up into the authorized Wells service agent.
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INSTALLATION (continued) WARNING GREASE TROUGH AND GREASE CUP INSTALLATION SLIP / FALL Install the GREASE TROUGH into the brackets below the grease HAZARD baffle. SPILLED OIL Install the GREASE CUP on the right side of the unit, directly below the grease trough. ROLL WARMER INSTALLATION Be sure roller catches (inside warmer cavity) are in the open position.
OPERATION VENTILATOR OPERATION CAUTION: Press the VENTILATOR POWER switch to ON. The green HOT SURFACE 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 Exposed surfaces can be hot not clogged, the cooktop will be energized.
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OPERATION (continued) HOTPLATE COOKTOP OPERATION CAUTION: GENERAL OPERATIONAL NOTES HOT SURFACE Carefully read the description of the hotplate operation on the specification sheet. Exposed surfaces can be hot DO NOT attempt to perform any maintenance or service unless the to the touch and may cause hotplate is disconnected from electrical power.
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Moist heat with pans: enable you to determine the This Wells warmer is designed to accommodate any combination temperature control and air of standard-size, steam table pans. vent settings best suited to your operation.
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OPERATION (continued) DRAWER WARMER OPERATION (when provided) ITEM DESCRIPTION PROCESS Key: Press to view actual temperature of cavity. 4 Character LED Display: Normally shows SETPOINT temperature. ºF or ºC Indicator: Glows to indicate if unit is configured for degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. LOAD Indicator: Glows when heating element is energized.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS HOTPLATE COOKTOP DAILY CLEANING CAUTION: ELECTRIC PREPARATION Disconnect appliance from electric power SHOCK HAZARD Allow to cool before cleaning Disconnect appliance from FREQUENCY Daily electric power before cleaning. TOOLS Warm water and a mild detergent Soft clean cloth or sponge Plastic scouring pad, plastic scraper CAUTION: HOT SURFACE...
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) VENTILATOR WEEKLY CLEANING CAUTION: ELECTRIC PREPARATION: Disconnect appliance from electric power SHOCK HAZARD Allow to cool before cleaning Disconnect appliance FREQUENCY: Weekly from electric power before cleaning. TOOLS: Warm water and a mild detergent Soft clean cloth or sponge Bristle brush CAUTION: Container for disposal of grease...
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) VENTILATOR MONTHLY CLEANING CAUTION: ELECTRIC PREPARATION: Disconnect appliance from electric power SHOCK HAZARD Allow to cool before cleaning Disconnect appliance from FREQUENCY: Monthly electric power before cleaning. TOOLS: Warm water and a mild detergent Soft clean cloth or sponge CAUTION: Plastic scouring pad, plastic scraper HOT SURFACE...
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CAUTION: DRAWER WARMER DAILY CLEANING ELECTRIC PRECAUTIONS: Turn control knob to OFF. SHOCK HAZARD Allow drawers to cool before proceeding. Remove drawer pans and Humitrol racks. Disconnect appliance from electric power before FREQUENCY: Minimum -Daily cleaning. TOOLS: Warm water and mild detergent Clean cloth or sponge CAUTION:...
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES USE AND MAINTENANCE 1. 6-MONTH MAINTENANCE (MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE AUTHORIZED ANSUL® DISTRIBUTOR ONLY): WITH THE STANDARD FOR Inspect and test total operation including FIRE DAMPER and VENTILATION CONTROL all SAFETY INTERLOCKS. AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING All FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM actuation components OPERATIONS, N.F.P.A 17A &...
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.
DRAWER PAN, REPLACEMENT 2D-31279 RACK, HUMITROL WS-20624 Service Parts Department can supply you with the name WELLS BULLETIN (ANSUL® PARTS LIST) and telephone number of the WELLS AUTHORIZED NOTE: Ansul® Manual 418087-05 is SERVICE AGENCY intended for use by authorized Ansul® service nearest you.