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.
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE
EXPLODED VIEW
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.
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Unless otherwise specied, all commercial cooking
equipment manufactured by Wells Manufacturing is
warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of original installation or 18
months from the date of shipment from our factory, whichever
comes rst, and is for the benet of the original purchaser
only.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE COMPLETE AND ONLY
WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN LAW
OR IN FACT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND/OR FOR
DIRECT, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IN CONNECTION WITH WELLS PRODUCTS. This
warranty is void if it is determined that, upon inspection by an
authorized service agency, the equipment has been modied,
misused, misapplied, improperly installed, or damaged in
transit or by re, ood or act of God. It also does not apply
if the serial nameplate has been removed, or if service is
performed by unauthorized personnel. The prices charged
by Wells Manufacturing for its products are based upon the
limitations in this warranty. Seller’s obligation under this
warranty is limited to the repair of defects without charge by
a Wells Manufacturing factory authorized service agency
or one of its sub-service agencies. This service will be
provided on customer’s premises for non-portable models.
Portable models (a device with a cord and plug) must be
taken or shipped to the closest authorized service agency,
transportation charges prepaid, for service. In addition to
restrictions contained in this warranty, specic limitations
are shown in the Service Policy and Procedure Guide. Wells
Manufacturing authorized service agencies are located in
principal cities. This warranty is valid in the United States
and Canada and void elsewhere. Please consult your
classied telephone directory, your foodservice equipment
dealer or contact:
Wells Manufacturing
10 Sunnen Dr., St. Louis MO 63143 USA
phone (314) 678-6314 or fax (314) 781-2714
for information and other details concerning warranty.
SERVICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE GUIDE and ADDITIONAL WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
1. Resetting of safety thermostats, circuit breakers, over
load protectors, and/or fuse replacements are not
covered by this warranty unless warranted conditions
are the cause.
2. All problems due to operation at voltages or phase other than specied on equipment nameplates are
not covered by this warranty.
Conversion to correct voltage and/or phase must be
the customer’s responsibility.
3. All problems due to electrical connections not made
in accordance with electrical code requirements
and wiring diagrams supplied with the equipment are
not covered by this warranty.
4. Replacement of items subject to normal wear, to
include such items as knobs, light bulbs; and, normal
maintenance functions including adjustments of
thermostats, adjustment of micro switches and
replacement of fuses and indicating lights are notcovered by warranty.
5. Damage to electrical cords and/or plug due to exposure
to excessive heat are not covered by this warranty.
6. Full use, care, and maintenance instructions supplied
with each machine. Noted maintenance and
preventative maintenance items, such as servicing and
cleaning schedules, are customer responsibility. Those
miscellaneous adjustments noted are customer
responsibility. Proper attention to preventative
maintenance and scheduled maintenance procedures
will prolong the life of the appliance.
7. Travel mileage is limited to sixty (60) miles from an
Authorized Service Agency or one of its sub-service
agencies.
8. All labor shall be performed during regular working
hours. Overtime premium will be charged to the buyer.
9. All genuine Wells replacement parts are warranted
for ninety (90) days from date of purchase on non-
warranty equipment. This parts warranty is limited only
to replacement of the defective part(s). Any use of
non-genuine Wells parts completely voids any
warranty.
10. Installation, labor, and job check-outs are not
considered warranty and are thus not covered by this
warranty.
11. Charges incurred by delays, waiting time or operating
restrictions that hinder the service technician’s ability to
perform service are not covered by warranty. This
includes institutional and correctional facilities.
NOTE: For your protection, please note that equipment
in this shipment was carefully inspected and packaged
by skilled personnel before leaving the factory. Upon
acceptance of this shipment, the transportation company
assumes full responsibility for its safe delivery.
IF SHIPMENT ARRIVES DAMAGED:
1. VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE: Be certain that any
visible loss or damage is noted on the freight bill or
express receipt, and that the note of loss or damage is
signed by the delivery person.
2. FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY:
Regardless of the extent of the damage.
3. CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE: if damage is
unnoticed until the merchandise is unpacked, notify the
transportation company or carrier immediately, and le
“CONCEALED DAMAGE” claim with them. This
should be done within fteen (15) days from the date
the delivery was made to you. Be sure to retain the
container for inspection.
Wells Manufacturing cannot assume liability for damage or
loss incurred in transit. We will, however, at your request,
supply you with the necessary documents to support your
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY xi
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
WIRING DIAGRAM 11
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 14—17
PARTS & SERVICE 20
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA 21
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.
1. On THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED warmers, power is
INDICATOR
LIGHT
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
KNOB
WELLSLOKS
2. The desired temperature is controlled by rotating the
3. On warmers equipped with an INDICATOR LIGHT, the light will
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4. The TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB will rotate approximately
NOTE: The dial position is an indication of the temperature setting.
Actual temperature will vary depending upon the type of product and
food consistency.
B. MOUNTING
1. Drop-in warmers (i.e. SS206T) are equipped with wellsloks,
2. Bottom-mounted warmers (i.e. SS206ET) require that the cutout
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3. See the Installation Instructions, supplied with the particular
applied to the heating element according to the control knob
position and the actual temperature at the temperature sensing
thermobulb.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB. The knob has a numeric
scale, where higher numbers correspond to higher temperature.
glow when the thermostat is calling for heat (i.e. the element is
energized).
300º, and will reach a “stop” at both ends.
The OFF position is marked.
uniquely designed turnout tabs which help secure the warmer top
1. Sufx “D” units (e.g. SS206TD) 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 to hold pre-heated food for human
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 qualied technical personnel.
Any procedure which requires the use of tools must be performed by a
qualied 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.
This appliance is made in the USA. Unless otherwise noted, this
appliance has American sizes on all hardware.
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.
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION
Refer to the product nameplate for the specic 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.
UL Listed warmers are U Listed under UL File E6070.
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
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 qualied
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.
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 specications listed in this
manual and on the specication 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 local,
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.
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
specic instructions.
Wells Manufacturing does not
recommend installing bottommount SS206ET(D) warmers
in a plastic counter.
BUILT-IN WARMERS
1. This is a GENERAL GUIDE. For specic cutout dimensions and
other installation details, refer to the Installation Instructions
supplied with the warmer.
2. Cutout dimensions for warmer units and control panels are
listed on the Installation Instructions provided with the warmer.
NOTE: Cutout dimensions are different various bottom-mount
warmers. Verify the dimensions are correct for the installation before
making the cutout.
3. 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.
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INSTALLATION
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.
d. Wellslok extension kits are available for installing warmers in
counter tops where the standard Wellslok would not normally
reach. The extension kit will adapt to counter tops up to 1¾” thick.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
1. Refer to the product nameplate. Verify the electrical service
power. Voltage and phase must match the nameplate
specications. 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
specications listed on the specication 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 applicable
specications 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 qualied 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
specied on the specication
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.
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.
WET OR DRY OPERATION for WARMERS
1. Carefully read the description of the warmer operation on the
specication 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. Turn temperature control to HI or highest temperature setting.
3. Allow warmer to preheat for approximately 30 minutes, then set
the control for the desired temperature. Be sure to keep the