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Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer
The Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer utilizes the FAST EM-99 computer for precise control
of heat, time and pressure. It can cook 2, 4 or 6 heads at one time.
Rules for Safe Operation
Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer
Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer
• All fryers are potentially
• All operating procedures must be
• If shortening begins to smoke
7/10/02
Wells WFPE-68KFC
6–Head Cooker
hazardous in that fire, electrical
shock, or burns may occur. The
hazard is increased in pressure
fryer operation because
shortening is under pressure.
The equipment must be installed
and serviced ONLY by
authorized service agents.
followed carefully
excessively, turn the fryer OFF
and immediately contact your
authorized service agent.
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- Page 1 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer The Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer utilizes the FAST EM-99 computer for precise control of heat, time and pressure. It can cook 2, 4 or 6 heads at one time. Wells WFPE-68KFC 6–Head Cooker Rules for Safe Operation •...
- Page 2 • DO NOT use a fryer that does not operate properly or has faulty, loose, or missing parts. Replace only with authorized Wells parts. • DO NOT heat water in fryer. • DO NOT spill any liquid (soft drinks, water, milk) into shortening.
- Page 3 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Start Up • Check that drain valve is closed. Perform safety checks • Shortening level must be at OIL LEVEL line. • Check level of fryer by looking at shortening level in frypot. Shortening level in frypot should be equal distance from top of all 3 heater brackets.
- Page 4 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Discard Cracklings and Filter Shortening Twice Daily • During a busy/high volume period or day when continually cooking back to back rounds, cracklings may need to be removed from collector more than 2 times each day. Failure to filter at least 2 times daily will produce chicken with black specks and will reduce shortening life.
- Page 5 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Daily Cleaning Fryer • Wear heat resistant gloves and goggles while performing these steps. • NEVER use steel wool or soap to clean any fryer part. • NEVER use water unless called for in procedure. • There should be 2 sets of lid o-rings and collector o-rings for each fryer.
- Page 6 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer • With heat resistant glove on hand, lower Drain collector displacement tool into collector to force drain shortening into filter tank. • DO NOT use displacement tool to dip shortening from fryer. When cracklings flow from drain valve, remove displacement tool.
- Page 7 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer • Scrape crackling ring from frypot and discard. Clean frypot • Place large stockpot under frypot. Rinse with hot water. • Scrub frypot behind heating element coils and heater brackets with the black teflon brush and hot water, then rinse.
- Page 8 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer • Turn twist latches. Lift pressure relief cover off of fryer. Clean pressure relief assembly • Lift out deadweight. (ball-end deadweights must be handled carefully to prevent damage to round end. Dents or scratches will cause steam leakage that could affect product quality.)
- Page 9 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Checking Fryer Recovery Rate – Monthly • The fryer recovery rate check is necessary to determine if the fryer is heating correctly. During start up, using a stop watch or a watch with a second hand, start timing once the display reads 275°F. When the fryer reaches 300°F, stop and note the length of time for the fryer to heat up.
- Page 10 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer • Turn fryer and circuit breaker OFF or unplug from electrical outlet. Let Remove shortening cool. shortening • With shortening shuttle: -Drain shortening from fryer drain into shortening shuttle. -Discard in grease barrel. -Refer to the "Shortening Shuttle" or "Fat Boy Shortening Handler"...
- Page 11 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer 7/10/02 Page 11...
- Page 12 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Parts Description – Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer accessories Part Function Fryer basket Used to rack and to cook chicken. Collector removal tool Used to remove and to install heat plate and collector in frypot. Double grip basket hook Used to lower and remove 6-head fryer basket from frypot.
- Page 13 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Heat plate Displacement tool Stirring tool Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer 7/10/02 Page 13...
- Page 14 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Problem–Solving –– Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Problem Possible Cause Solution • Circuit breaker OFF. • Turn circuit breaker ON. No heat • ON/OFF switch OFF. • Turn POWER switch ON. • Fryer unplugged. • Connect power cord.
- Page 15 Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Problem–Solving –– Wells WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer (continued) Problem Possible Cause Solution • Pivot tube engaged. • Disengage pivot tube from lid Cannot lower lid into frypot pivot bracket. • Damaged component. • Turn fryer OFF, contact maintenance •...