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Wells WV-FG SERIES Operation Manual

Griddle and fryer cooktop with universal hood with or without 2-drawer roll warmer
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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.
304446
p/n
Rev. C
ECN-13463
WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC
2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439
Model
WV-FGRW
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
PRINTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
telephone: 775-689-5703
fax: 775-689-5976
www.wellsbloomfield.com
OPERATION MANUAL
WV-FG SERIES
UNIVERSAL HOOD
507
WV-FG
WV-FGRW
GRIDDLE AND
FRYER
COOKTOP
with
with or without
2-DRAWER
ROLL WARMER
Includes
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE
08
M507
0523 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 (775) 689-5707 or fax (775) 689-5976 if service is performed by unauthorized personnel. The prices charged by Wells Bloomfield for its products are for information and other details concerning warranty. SERVICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE GUIDE and ADDITIONAL WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS Resetting of safety thermostats, circuit breakers, over cleaning schedules, are customer responsibility.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PARTS & SERVICE ............. CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA ........INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing this Wells Bloomfield 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...
  • Page 5 FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) VENTILATOR SECTION ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT NAMEPLATE Gives manufacturer, make and model description. Also lists voltage and amperage data. APPLIANCE LIGHT ON when hood power switch is ON. Illuminates cooktop. FIRE SUPPRESSION Container for Ansulex™ Low-pH liquid fire suppression liquid. AGENT TANK (1.5 gal.) ADJUSTABLE (FRONT) LEG Allows the unit to be leveled.
  • Page 6 FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) Fig. 2 Ventilator Section Controls & Indicator Lights Fig. 3 Fryer Section...

  • Page 7: Precautions & General Information

    FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT VENTILATOR SECTION CONTROLS V.01 POWER SWITCH Energizes BLOWER MOTOR. If, after 10 seconds, proper conditions are met, cooking appliances are energized. APPLIANCE LIGHT is ON when POWER SWITCH is ON. V.02 POWER ON INDICATOR GREEN.
  • Page 8 FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) GRIDDLE SECTION G.04 G.05 G.06 G.07 G.01 G.02 G.03 HUMITROL RACK DRAWER INSERT PAN RW-STYLE W.03 W.05 W.06 W.02 W.04 W.01 RWT-STYLE OPTIONAL W.08 DRAWER WARMER SECTION W.06 W.09 W.07 Fig. 4 Griddle and Drawer Warmer Sections...
  • Page 9 FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT GRIDDLE SECTION G.01 GRIDDLE TEMPERATURE Thermostatic control of griddle temperature CONTROL G.02 GRIDDLE HEAT INDICATOR Glows when heating elements are energized. G.03 GREASE DRAWER Collects cooking waste from GRIDDLE. Removable for cleaning. G.04 COOKING SURFACE Heated portion for cooking food.
  • Page 10 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE: Fire suppression system and all associated components must DANGER only be serviced by an authorized Ansul® Distributor. All setup, FIRE charging, repair and/or adjustment of the fire suppression system must HAZARD be performed by an Authorized Ansul® Distributor ONLY. IMPORTANT: If a remote pull station is installed, both rear casters (9) must be replaced with legs to deter moving the unit.
  • Page 11 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments CAUTION: only. RISK OF DAMAGE This appliance is intended to prepare food for human consumption. DO NOT connect or No other use is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its agents.

  • Page 12: 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 cooking appliance only. No other use of this product is authorized by the manufacturer or its agents.

  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTE: DO NOT discard UNPACKING & INSPECTION the carton or other packing Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all materials until you have protective plastic film, packing materials and accessories from the inspected the appliance for Appliance before connecting electrical power or otherwise performing hidden damage and tested it any installation procedure.

  • Page 14: Electrical Installation

    INSTALLATION (continued) IMPORTANT! SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES Verify that this VENTILATOR An Ansul® technician must charge and arm the fire suppression system and food cooking equipment before the ventilator blower will operate. See page 13. installation is in compliance with the specifications listed Installation and start up must be performed by an Authorized in this manual, with local Installation Company.
  • Page 15 (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 16 INSTALLATION (continued) FILTERS INSTALLATION NOTE: The GREASE BAFFLE and 1. FILTER PACK: Ships installed in the hood. If the FILTER PACK is FILTER PACK activate not in position, the CHECK FILTERS indicator will light. mechanical switches, and the If the FILTER PACK becomes clogged, the REPLACE FILTER PRE-FILTER activates a PACK indicator will glow.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION (continued) CAUTION: GREASE DRIP TRAY INSTALLATION BURN HAZARD 1. Install the GREASE DRIP TRAY on the hanger brackets, directly below the grease baffle. DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS INSTALL COOKING APPLIANCE COMPONENTS THE GREASE DRIP TRAY IS INSTALLED. 1. FRYER COMPONENTS a.

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION CAUTION: VENTILATOR OPERATION HOT SURFACE 1. Press the VENTILATOR POWER switch to ON. The green VENTILATOR POWER light will glow and the blower fan will start. Exposed surfaces can be hot After a short time, if all filters are sensed as being in position and to the touch and may cause not clogged, the cooking appliance will be energized.

  • Page 19: Using The Griddle

    1. SEASONING STANDARD GRIDDLES burns. As manufactured, the steel surface of your Wells griddle has microscopic pores. It is important to fill these pores with oil in order NOTE: to provide a hard, non-stick cooking surface.
  • Page 20 OPERATION FRYER OPERATION DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when operating the fryer. CAUTION: 1. a. Be sure the TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB is turned to OFF. HOT SURFACE b.
  • Page 21 2. Moist heat with pans: a. This Wells warmer is designed to accommodate any combination of standard-size, steam table pans. NOTE: The chart below is intended b.
  • Page 22 OPERATION (continued) DRAWER WARMER OPERATION (when provided) ITEM DESCRIPTION PROCESS Key: Press to view actual temperature of cavity. ºF 4 Character LED Display: ºC Normally shows SETPOINT temperature. LOAD ºF or ºC Indicator: Glows to indicate if unit is configured for degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.

  • Page 23: Cleaning Instructions

    CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS DRAWER WARMER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: ELECTRIC PRECAUTIONS: Turn control knob to OFF. SHOCK HAZARD Allow drawers to cool before proceeding. Disconnect appliance from Remove drawer pans and Humitrol racks. electric power before cleaning. FREQUENCY: Minimum -Daily CAUTION: TOOLS: Warm water and mild detergent HOT SURFACE Clean cloth or sponge...
  • Page 24 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CAUTION: VENTILATOR WEEKLY CLEANING ELECTRIC PREPARATION: Disconnect appliance from electric power SHOCK HAZARD Allow to cool before cleaning Disconnect appliance from FREQUENCY: Weekly electric power before TOOLS: Warm water and a mild detergent cleaning. Soft clean cloth or sponge Bristle brush Container for disposal of grease CAUTION:...
  • Page 25 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) VENTILATOR MONTHLY CLEANING CAUTION: ELECTRIC PREPARATION: Disconnect appliance from electric power SHOCK HAZARD Allow to cool before cleaning FREQUENCY: Monthly Disconnect appliance from electric power before TOOLS: Warm water and a mild detergent Soft clean cloth or sponge cleaning.
  • Page 26 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) GRIDDLE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: HOT SURFACE PRECAUTIONS Griddle surfaces are HOT. Wear appropriate heat protective gloves, apron and goggles Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause FREQUENCY As Noted burns. TOOLS Scraper, Pumice Stone or Griddle Brick Clean Cooking Oil CAUTION: Mild Detergent, Soft Cloth or Sponge...
  • Page 27 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FRYER SECTION 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. PREPARATION CAUTION: Turn fryer switch and temperature control OFF Allow fryer to cool completely before cleaning ELECTRIC SHOCK Disconnect fryer from electric power before...

  • Page 28: Maintenance Instructions

    MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FRYER - 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: PREPARATION Turn temperature control to OFF Allow fryer to cool completely before draining BURN HAZARD...
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (continued) FRYER - PERIODIC CLEANING Empty frypot and performing cleaning procedure as described on page 21. Periodic cleaning is necessary to remove Add 1/2 cup of granulated dishwasher detergent to frypot. Fill with water carbonization from the to the MAX OIL line. elements and frypot.

  • Page 30: Maintenance Instructions

    MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS DRAWER WARMER - CAUTION: ADJUSTMENTS AND LUBRICATION ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD PRECAUTIONS: Turn control knob to OFF. Disconnect appliance from Allow drawers to cool before proceeding. electric power before cleaning. Remove drawer pans and Humitrol racks FREQUENCY: Minimum - monthly. Every 2 weeks recommended. CAUTION: TOOLS: Screwdrivers, Phillips (+) and flat blade (-).

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Suggestions

    Ansul® system discharged or not Contact Ansul® Distributor for cocked. (Buzzer sounds) service. Internal damage Contact Authorized Wells Service Agent for repairs. Fryer (only) will not heat Fryer Power Switch not ON Press Fryer Power Switch to ON Fryer Temperature Control not set Set Fryer Temperature Control to desired temperature.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedules

    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 VENTILATION CONTROL Inspect and test total operation including FIRE DAMPER and AND FIRE PROTECTION OF all SAFETY INTERLOCKS.
  • Page 35 ANSUL MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ANSUL INCORPORATED ® MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 ANSULEX Low pH QUICK IDENTIFIER (In Plant Common Name) Emergency Manufacturer’s CHEMTREC ANSUL INCORPORATED Name: Telephone No.: (800) 424-9300 or (703) 527-3887 One Stanton Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542 Other Information Address: (715) 735-7411 Calls:...
  • Page 36 ANSULEX Low pH (continued) 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. Signs and Acute Exposure: Material irritates skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

  • Page 37: Parts & Service

    WELLS BULLETIN (ANSUL® PARTS LIST) 303331 WELLS AUTHORIZED NOTE: Ansul® Manual 418087-05 and SERVICE AGENCY Wells Bulletin 303331 are intended for use nearest you. by authorized Ansul® service personnel only. Ansul® Manual 418087-05 must be obtained through your authorized Ansul® distributor.
  • Page 38 Commercial Food Equipment Service Association Wells Bloomfield proudly supports CFESA Commercial Food Equipment Service Association SERVICE TRAINING - QUALITY SERVICE SERVICE TRAINING - QUALITY SERVICE Genuine Parts Protect - YOU - All - Ways CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P.

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