Wells Electric Fryer Maintenance Information Service Bulletin

2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439
TO: Wells Service Agencies
FROM: Hanju Lee, National Service Manager
SUBJECT: Electric Fryer Maintenance Information
A. THERMOSTAT SENSING BULBS
1. Regular cleaning of the control thermostat and hi-limit
thermostat sensing bulbs is essential to the proper operation of
fryers. Allowing the build-up of breading around the thermobulbs
will cause fluctuating temperatures and, eventually, activation of
the hi-limit thermostat, shutting down of the fryer.
2. The thermobulb is located adjacent to the heating element, and
is held in position by two clips. Actual oil temperature is sensed
by the thermostat only when the gap between element and
bulb is maintained, allowing the oil to circulate around the
thermobulb. A build-up of breading or other cooking debris in the
gap stops the oil from circulating. Result: inaccurate temperature
readings.
3. Maintain oil circulation by brushing breading and other cooking
waste from the gap between element and bulb. The best time
to perform this operation is when the oil is being filtered.
Clean this gap every time you filter the oil.
4. Check the safety clips. Each thermobulb must be held by two
clips, spaced 1/4" - 3/8" from the ends of the bulb.
a. Verify that the safety clips are in the proper place.
b. Verify that the clips are pushed down fully on the element.
c. Never use more than two clips.
Check the safety clips every time you filter the oil.
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SvcB Rev. A
WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC
telephone: 775-689-5703
fax: 775-689-5976
www.wellsbloomfield.com
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SERVICE BULLETIN
100.012
December 29, 2000
WARNING:
BURN HAZARD
The following procedures involve
exposure to hot oil.
Wear appropriate protective face
shield, apron and gloves.
Hot oil will cause serious burns on
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