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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.
Seller’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the one year from the date of original installation or 18 months repair of defects without charge by a Wells Mfg. Co. factory from the date of shipment from our factory, whichever...
PARTS & SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA INTRODUCTION 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.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS Fig. 1 Countertop Fryer with Safety Test System™ Features & Operating Controls F- 556 STSShown - F-856 and F-1016 Similar...
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.
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if installed in accordance with the supplied Installation Instructions. STD 4 This appliance is Underwriters Laboratory recognized ( ). Since this appliance is only a single component of a complete installation, the finished installation of this unit requires additional evaluations to Underwriters Laboratory standards.
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IMPORTANT: Refer to the General Layout Data packed with the fryer for wire size requirements and other installation data. Risk of Damage F-556 STS FRYER ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DO NOT connect or energize F-556 fryers must be connected directly to an appropriately sized this appliance until all electric circuit.
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: NORMAL OPERATION Hot Surface 1. a. Be sure the TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB is turned to OFF.
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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.
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. CAUTION: PREPARATION Turn temperature control to OFF Electric Shock Allow fryer to cool completely before cleaning Disconnect fryer from electric power before Hazard...
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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. PREPARATION CAUTION: Turn temperature control to OFF Allow fryer to cool completely before draining Burn Hazard FREQUENCY...
Temperature control knob not set to Set to desired temperature desired temperature Hi-limit safety tripped Clean element , reset hi-limit Damaged internal component Contact Wells Authorized Service Agency for repairs Fryer will not maintain Temperature control thermostat Clean element temperature thermobulb contaminated with...