Wells SS206D, SS206ERD, SS206ED, SS206, SS206E User Manual

WELLS MANUFACTURING

265 Hobson Street, Smithville, Tennessee 37166

telephone: [phone]

www.wells-mfg.com

OWNERS MANUAL

DROP-IN and

BOTTOM-MOUNT

UNSHROUDED

WARMERS

with

INFINITE SWITCH

SS206

CONTROL

012B

MODELS

SS206(D)

SS206E(D)

SS206ER(D)

Includes

INSTALLATION

USE & CARE

EXPLODED VIEW

SS206E

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

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.

PARTS LIST

WIRING DIAGRAM

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.

2M-308028 Rev. C

03/18

LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

Wells Manufacturing warranties new products to be free from defects
in material and/or workmanship for a period of one [1] year from the
date of original installation, except as noted below. Defects that occur
as a result of normal use, within the time period and limitations defined
in this warranty, will at Wells’ discretion have the parts replaced or

repaired by Wells or a Wells-authorized service agency.

THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO ALL LISTED CONDITIONS.

Repairs performed under this warranty are to be performed by a Wells­authorized service agency. Wells will not be responsible for charges
incurred or service performed by non-authorized repair agencies.

In all cases, the nearest Wells-authorized service agency must be used.

Wells will be responsible for normal labor charges incurred in the repair
or replacement of a warrantied product within 50 miles (80.5 km) of
an authorized service agency. Time and expense charges for anything
beyond that distance will be the responsibility of the owner. All labor
will need to be performed during regular service hours. Any overtime
premium will be charged to the owner. For all shipments outside the
U.S.A. and Canada, please see the International Warranty for specific
details.

It is the responsibility of the owner to inspect and report any shipping

damage claims, hidden or otherwise, promptly following delivery.

No mileage or travel charges will be honored on any equipment that is
deemed portable. In general, equipment with a cord and plug weighing
less than 50 lb. (22.7 kg) is considered portable and should be taken or

shipped to the closest authorized service agency, transportation prepaid .

CO NTAC T

Should you require any assistance regarding the operation or
maintenance of any Wells equipment; write, phone, fax or email
our service department. In all correspondence mention the
model number and the serial number of your unit, as well as
the voltage or type of gas you are using.

Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time

Telephone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

www.wells-mfg.com

WARRAN

THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

• Any product which has not been installed, cleaned, maintained,
or used in accordance with the directions published in the appropriate

installation sheet and/or owner’s manual as well as national and local

codes, including incorrect gas or electrical connection. Wells is not liable
for any unit which has been mishandled, abused, misapplied, subjected
to chlorides, harsh chemicals, or caustic cleaners, damaged from
exposure to hard water, modified by unauthorized personnel, damaged
by flood, fire, or other acts of nature [or God], or which have an altered
or missing serial number.

• Installation, labor, and job checkouts, calibration of heat controls, air

and gas burner/bypass/pilot adjustments, gas or electrical system
checks, voltage and phase conversions, cleaning of equipment,
or seasoning of griddle surface.

• Replacement of fuses or resetting of circuit breakers, safety controls,
or reset buttons.

• Replacement of broken or damaged glass components, quartz heating
elements, and light bulbs.

• Labor charges for all removable parts in gas charbroilers and hotplates,
including but not limited to burners, grates, and radiants.

• Any labor charges incurred by delays, waiting time, or operating
restrictions that hinder a service technician’s ability to perform service.

• Parts that fail or are damaged due to normal wear or labor for

replacement of Items that can easily be replaced during a daily cleaning
routine. such as but not limited to silicone belts, PTFE non-stick sheets,
knobs, control labels, bulbs, fuses, quartz heating elements, baskets,
racks, and grease drawers.

• Components that should be replaced when damaged or worn, but have
been field-repaired instead [eg. field-welded fry pots].

• Any loss of business or profits.

ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES

Specialty/chain specific versions may also have additional and/or
extended warranties.

TY EXCLUSIONS

PRODUCTS PARTS LABOR

universal ventless hoods 2 years 1 year

canopy hoods 2 years 1 year

“Cook’n Hold” equipment [HW10,

HWSMP, LLSC7, LLSC7WA, LLSC11,

2 years 1 year

an d LLSC 1 1WA]

cast iron grates, burners, and burner

shields

original Wells parts sold to repair

Wells equipment

1 year

90 days

Service First 1 year

The fore going warrant y is in lieu of any and a ll other warranti es expresse d or implied and c onstitutes the e ntire warranty. 2M-Z22393 • Rev A • 02.2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2
PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION 3
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 3
INSTALLATION 4
OPERATION 6
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 7
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 8
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS 10
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 11
WIRING DIAGRAM 14
PARTS & SERVICE 16
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA 17

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.

This manual contains the information needed to properly install this appliance, and to use and care for the
appliance in a manner which will ensure its optimum performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL VOLTS AMPS WATTS POWER SUPPLY CORD

SS206 (D) 120 VAC 1 PH 10.0 Amp 1200W

NOT SUPPLIEDSS206E (D) 208 VAC 1 PH 4.3 Amp 900W

SS206ER (D) 240 VAC 1 PH 5.0 Amp 1200W

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IMPORTANT:

DO NOT LEAVE ON “PRE­HEAT”
Unit may cycle on hi-limit
control, leading to premature
failure of the hi-limit control
device.

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

A. INFINITE SWITCH

1. On INFINITE SWITCH CONTROLLED warmers, power is applied

to the heating element based on the control knob position, which

varies the duty cycle of the heating element.

2. The desired temperature is controlled by rotating the TEMPERA-

TURE CONTROL KNOB. The knob may have a numeric scale,
where higher numbers correspond to higher temperature. LO is

the lowest temperature setting; PREHEAT is a “continuous on”
setting. Innite switch controlled warmers are equipped with a

hi-limit device to prevent overheating. The hi-limit will self-reset
after the warmer has cooled.

3. On warmers equipped with an INDICATOR LIGHT, the light will

glow when the innite switch is in any position other than OFF.

4. The TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB will rotate without

stopping, with PREHEAT and OFF having obvious detents. The
OFF position is a “positive” OFF (i.e. the switch is positively held
in the open position).

NOTE: An innite switch controls temperature by varying the ratio

of “on” time to “off” time. Thus, no temperature sensing devise is
required.

B. MOUNTING

1. Top-mounted built-in warmers (i.e SS206) are equipped with

WELLSLOKS, uniquely designed turnout tabs which help secure

the warmer top ange to the countertop.

2. Bottom-mounted warmers (i.e SS206E) require that the cutout

be anged to provide a mounting means.

3. See the Installation Instructions, supplied with the particular

appliance, for details.

C. DRAINS

1. “D” units (e.g. SS206D) have drains for each pan, with each pan

having an individual drain valve.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments
only.

This appliance is intended
consumption. No other use is recommended or authorized by the
manufacturer or its agents.

Operators of this appliance must be familiar with the appliance use,
limitations and associated restrictions. Operating instructions must be
read and understood by all persons using or installing this appliance.

Cleanliness of this appliance is essential to good sanitation. Read and
follow all included cleaning instructions and schedules to ensure the
safety of the food product.

Disconnect this appliance from electrical power before performing any
maintenance or servicing.

This appliance is not jet stream approved. Do not direct water jet
or steam jet at this appliance, or at any control panel or wiring. Do
not splash or pour water on, in or over any controls, control panel or
wiring.

Exposed surfaces of this appliance can be hot to the touch and may
cause burns.

Do not operate this appliance if the control panel is damaged. Call
your Authorized Wells Service Agent for service.

The technical content of this manual, including any wiring diagrams,

schematics, parts breakdown illustrations and/or adjustment
procedures, is intended for use by qualied technical personnel.

Any procedure which requires the use of tools must be performed by a

qualied technician.

This manual is considered to be a permanent part of the appliance.
This manual and all supplied instructions, diagrams, schematics, parts

breakdown illustrations, notices and labels must remain with the

appliance if it is sold or moved to another location.

to hold pre-heated food for human

WARNING:

SHOCK HAZARD

All servicing requiring
access to non-insulated
electrical components must
be performed by a factory
authorized technician.
DO NOT open any access
panel which requires the use
of tools. Failure to
follow this warning can
result in severe electrical

shock.

CAUTION:

RISK OF
DAMAGE

DO NOT connect or energize
this appliance until all
installation instructions are
read and followed. Damage
to the appliance may result if
these instructions are not
followed.

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE

Exposed surfaces can be hot
to the touch and may cause
burns.

This appliance is made in the USA. Unless otherwise noted, this
appliance has American sizes on all hardware.

AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION

Refer to the product nameplate for the specic appliance for agency
listings. In general:

This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if
installed in accordance with the supplied Installation Instructions.

Underwriters Laboratory recognized ( ) warmers (UL File E6070) ­Since the warmer is only a single component of a complete installation,

the nished installation of an unit requires additional evaluations to

Underwriters Laboratory standards.

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STD 4

E6070

UL Recognized Warmers

INSTALLATION

NOTE: DO NOT discard

the carton or other packing

materials until you have
inspected the appliance for
hidden damage and tested it
for proper operation.
Refer to SHIPPING DAMAGE
CLAIM PROCEDURE on the
inside front cover of this
manual.

WARNING:

RISK OF INJURY

Installation procedures must

be performed by a qualied
technician with full knowledge

of all applicable electrical and
plumbing codes. Failure can
result in personal injury and
property damage.

CAUTION

FIRE HAZARD

Avoid storing ammable or

combustible materials in, on
or near the appliance.

IMPORTANT: For warmers
installed in plastic counter
tops, the counter material
must be protected from the
heat of the warmer in order to
prevent discoloration and/or

deterioration. Wellsloks are

not suitable for this purpose.
The installer should contact
the manufacturer or distributor
of the countertop material for

specic instructions.

UNPACKING & INSPECTION

Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all

protective plastic lm, packing materials and accessories from the

Appliance before connecting electrical power or otherwise performing
any installation procedure.

Carefully read all instructions in this manual and the Installation

Instruction Sheet packed with the appliance before starting any

installation.

Read and understand all labels and diagrams attached to the
appliance.

Carefully account for all components and accessories before

discarding packing materials. Store all accessories in a convenient

place for later use.

INSTALLATION NOTES

1. Installation and start up of built-in warmers MUST be performed

by an authorized installation company.

2. It is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER to verify that this

warmer installation is in compliance with the specications
listed in this manual and on the specication sheet provided.

3. It is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER to check with

the AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, in order to verify that
this warmer installation is in compliance with local code require­ments.

4. Water supply and drain installation must meet all applicable lo-

cal, state and federal plumbing codes and ordinances.

5. Refer to Installation Instructions included with the warmer for

Underwriters Laboratories conditions of acceptability, electrical
requirements and other installation con­cerns.

BUILT-IN WARMERS

1. This is a GENERAL GUIDE. For specic

cutout dimensions and other installation
details, refer to theInstallation Instructions
supplied with the warmer.

2. Cutout dimensions for warmer units and

control panels are listed on the Installation
Instructions provided with the
warmer.

OVAL CONTROL PANEL

3. SS206 units use an oval control panel to

mount the innite switch.
SS206E and SS206ER units mount the
innite switch directly to the cabinet face.
Verify style of control mounting before

making cutout.

NOTE: Cutout dimensions are different for

oval control panels and direct mounting, and for wood and metal
counters. Verify the dimensions are correct for the installation

before making the cutout.

DIRECT MOUNT

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INSTALLATION

4. For “bottom-mounted” warmers (i.e. warmers mounted to a

formed ange from underneath the counter top), apply a bead of

food-grade silicone sealant to the top inside lip of the pan prior to

attaching to the counter ange.

4. For “top-mounted” warmers (i.e. warmers mounted from above

the counter top):

a. Verify that provided sealants are applied to the underside

of the warmer top ange prior to setting the unit into the

cutout.

b. After installation, verify that the tabs on the Wellsloks are

turned out to lock the warmer into the counter

c. Apply a thin bead of food-grade silicone sealant around the

ange to seal it to the counter.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

1. Refer to the product nameplate. Verify the electrical service

power. Voltage and phase must match the nameplate specica­tions. Wiring the warmer to the wrong voltage can severely dam­age the unit or cause noticeably decreased performance.

2. Available electrical service amperage must meet or exceed the

specications listed on the specication sheet provided with the

warmer.

3. Warmer and control unit must be connected to an appropriate

building ground. Ground connection will be marked “GND” or ” “ .

NOTE: Wire gauge, insulation type and temperature rating , as well
as type, size and construction of conduit, must meet or exceed appli-

cable specications of local codes and of the National Electrical

Code.

PLUMBING INSTALLATION

For use in the State of Massachusetts, this appliance must be
installed in compliance with Massachusetts Fuel Gas and

Plumbing Code CMR 248.

1. IMPORTANT: All plumbing installations must be performed by a

qualied plumber.

2. For units equipped with a DRAIN LINE: Some jurisdictions may

require an approved air gap or other back-ow prevention device

in the drain. It is the responsibility of the plumber to determine
such requirement, to provide and properly install the required
device.

NOTE: Damage caused by

leaks due to improper

installation is NOT covered by
warranty.

CAUTION:

SHOCK HAZARD

The ground lug of this
appliance must be connected
to a suitable building ground.

IMPORTANT:

Contact a licensed electrician
to install and connect electrical
power to the appliance.

IMPORTANT:

Damage due to being
connected to the wrong
voltage or phase is NOT
covered by warranty.

IMPORTANT: Electrical
installation other than as

specied on the specication

sheet will void the UL listing,
and may void the warranty.

NOTE: Plumb connections
must be made in compliance
with all Federal, State and
Local Plumbing Codes and
Ordinances.

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OPERATION

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE

Exposed surfaces can be hot
to the touch and may cause
burns.

CAUTION:

SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT splash or pour water
onto control panel or wiring.

Always use an inset.
DO NOT place food directly
into the warmer.

Always pour hot water into the
warmer before it is preheated.
DO NOT pour water into a
dry, heated warmer. This may
damage the unit.

DO NOT put ice into a
warmer pan. This will cause
condensation on the inside of
the warmer. Damage caused
by condensation is NOT
covered by warranty.

Stir thick food items frequently
to keep food heated uniformly.

Keep insets covered to
maintain food quality and
temperature.

WET OR DRY OPERATION for WARMERS

1. Carefully read the description of the warmer operation on the

specication sheet.

2. a. Most warmers are designed for WET OR DRY operation.
b. Warmers may be used wet, or may be used dry. However
warmers may NOT be used wet-to-dry or dry-to-wet unless
they have been allowed to cool to room temperature
between the change in wet or dry operation.
c. Wells Manufacturing recommends operating WET for
consistent food heating.
d. If your wet-operation warmer is allowed to run dry, turn it
OFF and allow to cool to room temperature before adding
water.

3. If the warmer is to be used for WET operation, add
approximately 1” of hot tap water before turning the warmer
ON. Use of hot water will allow a faster preheat.

a. Check the water level frequently and add hot water as

necessary to prevent the warmer from running dry. Do not
add water to the warmer if it has run dry.
b. If your wet-operation warmer is allowed to run dry, turn it
OFF and allow to cool to room temperature before adding
water.

4. Damage caused by allowing a wet-operation warmer to run dry,
is NOT covered by warranty. Damage caused by adding water
to a dry warmer when hot is NOT covered by warranty.

PRE-HEATING THE WARMER

1. Place desired pan(s) or inset(s) with appropriate adapter top on
warmer.
a. Insets are available as accessories in 2½ qt., 4qt., 7 qt.,
and 11 qt. sizes with lids and adapter tops.
b. For dry operation, a 6” deep pan or inset is recommended.

2. Innite Switch Controlled Warmers: Turn temperature control to

PREHEAT.

3. Allow warmer to PREHEAT for approximately 15 minutes, then
set the control for the desired temperature. Be sure to keep the

warmer covered during preheat and operation.

OPERATION

1. Always use an inset. DO NOT place food directly into the
warmer.

2. Check water level in wet-operation warmer frequently during

use. Running warmers dry will lower the temperature of the
food in the insert pan, and may damage the warmer.

3. Alternating between wet and dry operation in any individual
warmer is NOT recommended.

4. DO NOT use metal tools, steel wool, or caustic or abrasive
cleanser to clean warmer pan.

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