Wells WFAE-30F User Manual

WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280

Verdi, NV 89439

Customer Service (775) 345-0444 Ext.502

fax: (775) 345-0569

www.wellsbloomfield.com

INSTALLATION,

OPERATION

AND

MAINTENANCE

MANUAL FOR

ELECTRIC

361

FRYER

MODEL

WFAE-30F

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

This manual is considered to be part of the FRYER and is to be given to the OWNER or MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS of the FRYER. Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER .

Part. No 301669 Rev. A

THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PERSONS USING OR INSTALLING THIS FRYER. Contact your WELLS DEALER if you have any questions

concerning installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.

M361 110800 cps

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

All commercial cooking equipment manufactured by WELLS MFG. CO. 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 first, and is for the benefit 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 MFG. CO. PRODUCTS. This warranty is void if it is determined that, upon inspection by an authorized service agency, the equipment has been modified, misused, misapplied, improperly installed, or damaged in transit or by fire, flood 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 Mfg. Co.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 Mfg. Co. 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, specific limitations are shown in the Service Policy and Procedure Guide. Wells Mfg. Co. authorized service agencies are located in principal cities. This warranty is valid in the United States and Canada and void elsewhere. Please consult your classified telephone directory, your foodservice equipment dealer or write the Factory Service Department, Wells Manufacturing Company, P.O. Box 280, Verdi, Nevada 89439, phone (775) 345-0444 or (888) 4922782, for information and other details concerning warranty.

SERVICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE GUIDE

ADDITIONAL WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

1. Resetting of safety thermostats, circuit breakers, overload 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 specified on equipment nameplates are not covered by this warranty. Conversion to correct voltage and/or phase must be the customers 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 not covered by warranty.

5. Servicing of filters must be the customer’s responsibility. Replacement of filters and all problems associated with clogged filters are not covered by this waranty. Inadequate airflow due to a clogged filter and/or grease baffle will disable fryers equipped witha ventilation hood. Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for loss of business resulting from owner’s failure to have replacement filters available when existing filters reach the end of their service life.

6. Set-up, adjustment, calibration, repair and servicing of third party equipment and systems, such as fire suppression systems, are not covered by this warranty, and must be the customer’s responsibility.

7. Full use, care, and maintenance instructions are 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 preventatve maintenance and scheduled maintenance procedures will prolong the life of the machine.

8. Travel mileage is limited to sixty (60) miles from an Authorized Service Agency or one of its sub-service agencies.

9. All labor shall be performed during regular working hours. Overtime premium will be charged to the buyer.

10. 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.

11. Installation, labor, and job check-outs are not considered warranty and are thus not covered by this warranty.

12. 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.

SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE

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 file “CONCEALED DAMAGE” claim with them. This should be done within fifteen(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 claim.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Inside Cover

Specifications 1 Features and Operating Controls 2 Safety Procedures 4 Installation Instructions 5 Operating instruction 10 Maintenance Instruction Filter Paper Installation 11 Filtering Oil 12 Discarding Used Oil 14 Cleaning the Fryer 15 Troubleshooting 17 Service Parts List 19

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Wide 15.62” Deep 33.25” High 40.0”

CAPACITIES Lb. Kg.

Cooking Oil (Liquid Shortening Only) 30 14 Chicken (fresh) 14 6 Chicken (frozen) 12 5

ELECTRICAL

Voltage Requirement 208 VAC

240 VAC

380-415 VAC Europe)

Note: Shipped from the factory 3 phase, field convertible to single phase Power Consumption 9,000 Watts

(Europe) 9,300 Watts Amperage

208V 1∅ 43.3 Amp 240V 1∅ 37.5 Amp 208V 3∅ 25.0 Amp per leg 240V 3∅ 21.7 Amp per leg 380-415V 3∅ L1 14.3 Amp, L2 & L3 13.0 Amp

FEATURES and OPERATING CONTROLS

BACK VIEW

1112LOWER CONTROL PANEL

375

FRONT VIEW

UPPER CONTROL PANEL

POWER

FILTER

CAUTION FRYER MUST BE OFF BEFORE USING FILTER

COOKHEAT

THERMOSTAT

325

300

250

HI-LIMIT

RESET

OFF

275

350

ºF

FRYER

OFF

FILTER

1. POWER SWITCH FRYER position turns ON the FRYER and POWER LIGHT ; and, (FRYER-OFF-FILTER) turns OFF the FILTER PUMP.

Heating elements are energized and regulate to the temp. set on the CONTROL THERMOSTA T (item 10). OFF position turns OFF the FRYER and de-energizes the lower panel FILTER PUMP SWITCH (item 8). FILTER position energizes the lower FILTER PUMP SWITCH (item 8) and turns OFF the FRYER.

2. POWER LIGHT (amber) When lit: indicates FRYER is energized.

3. HEAT LIGHT (amber) When lit: indicates HEATING ELEMENT is energized.

Light turns OFF when oil has reached temp preset on CONTROL THERMOSTAT

4. COOK LIGHT (amber) When lit: indicates the TIMER (item 5) is ON and the BASKET

(item 15) is lowered.

5. TIMER Controls the LIFT CRADLE and the BUZZER. TIMER is started

by pressing the red button in the center of the knob. When the red button is pressed the LIFT CRADLE lowers. The red pointer on the dial shows time remaining. When TIMER reaches “0”, BUZZER sounds and LIFT CRADLE raises.

6. BUZZER LIGHT (amber) When lit: indicates BUZZER SWITCH (item 7) is turned ON and

BUZZER CIRCUIT is active.

7. BUZZER SWITCH Activates the BUZZER CIRCUIT. When turned ON and TIMER has reached “0”, BUZZER will sound until BUZZER SWITCH is turned OFF or TIMER is activated.

8. FILTER PUMP SWITCH ON causes the oil to be filtered / pumped back into the FRYPOT.

(ON - OFF) The POWER SWITCH (item 1) must be in the FILTER position for

the FILTER PUMP SWITCH to operate.

CAUTION: FIRE HAZARD / HOT OIL

THE HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT IS A FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE.

If tripping persists, clean the space between the

hi-limit bulb and the element in order to enhance oil flow and facilitate reset.

Otherwise, contact your authorized Wells service agency for repairs.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BYPASS OR HOLD IN THE BUTTON OF THE

HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT. A FIRE MAY RESULT.

9. HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT Provides over-temperature protection by de-energizing the HEATING ELEMENTS if the oil temperature exceeds the factoryset limit. RESET must be performed manually. Allow the oil to cool below 300ºF (93ºC), then firmly press the red button on the LOWER CONTROL PANEL until it resets (snaps).

10. TEMP. CONTROL Controls the oil temperature from 250ºF (121ºC) turned fully

THERMOSTAT counter-clockwise, to 375ºF (191ºC) fully clockwise.

11. DRAIN VALVE LEVER Opens and closes the DRAIN VALVE. To OPEN, turn the handle counterclockwise (to vertical). To CLOSE, turn the handle clockwise (to horizontal).

12. POWER OUTLET BOX Contains the electrical service connection terminal block.

13. OIL FILTER RESERVOIR Holds the filter screen, filter paper and filter paper holder.

14. FILTER PUMP MOTOR The FILTER PUMP MOTOR is equipped with an over-

RESET BUTTON heating protection device. (located at the rear RESET must be performed manually. Allow the motor to of the motor) cool for approx. 15 min., then press the red button.

15. BASKET Sits on the LIFT CRADLE and holds product to be cooked. Raised and lowered by the LIFT CRADLE.

16. BASKET HANDLE Used to handle the BASKET when it is hot. REMOVE

FROM BASKET BEFORE ACTIVATING TIMER.

17. DRIP PAN Collects any liquids which accumulate on top of the fryer.

SAFETY PROCEDURES

Knowledge of proper procedures is essential to the safe operation of electrically energized equipment. In accordance with generally accepted product safety labeling guidelines for potential hazards, the following signal words and symbols are used throughout this manual.

DANGER - Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will

DANGER

WARNING - Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause

personal injury and possibly death, or major property damage, in the event the statement is ignored.

CAUTION - Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will or can

cause minor personal injury, or property damage in the event the statement is ignored.

CAUTION - Used to indicate the presence of an electrical hazard which will or can

cause personal injury, or property damage in the event the statement is ignored.

cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage in the event the statement is ignored.

NOTE - Note is used to notify personnel of installation, operation or maintenance information

which is important, but not hazard related.

Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) - The procedures in this manual may include the use of chemical products. These chemical products will be highlighted with bold face letters followed, by the abbreviation (HCS). See the Hazard Communication Standard section of this manual for the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet(s).

FRYER PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1. This fryer is intended for use to deep fry food products for human consumption. No other use is recommended or authorized.

2. This fryer is intended for use in commercial establishments, where all operators are familiar with the appliance use, limitations and associated hazards. Operating instructions and warnings must be read and understood by all operators and users.

3. Your WELLS fryer is equipped with an oil filtration system, which is designed to filter hot liquid shortening ONLY. Water, cleaning agents or other liquids will damage the FILTER PUMP.

4. This piece of equipment is made in the USA and has American sizes on hardware.

5. Any trouble shooting guides, component views or parts lists included in this manual are for general reference only, and are intended for use by qualified technical personnel.

6. This manual should be considered a permanant part of this appliance. This manual and all supplied instructions, diagrams, schematics, parts break downs, notices and labels must remain with the appliance if it is sold or moved to another location.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

1. Carefully remove the FRYER from the carton. Remove all protective plastic film, packaging materials and accessories from the FRYER and the FILTER RESERVOIR before connecting electrical power to the FRYER or otherwise performing any installation procedures.

NOTE: DO NOT discard the CARTON and other PACKAGING MATERIAL until you have inspected the fryer for hidden damage and tested it for PROPER OPERATION. Refer to SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE on the inside front cover of this manual.

2. Read all instructions in this manual carefully before starting installation of this fryer. READ AND UNDERST AND ALL LABELS AND DIAGRAMS ATTACHED TO THE FRYER.

3. Carefully account for all components and accessories before discarding packing materials. Store the accessories in a convenient place for later use:

COMPONENTS

1 ea. CONDENSATE DRIP TRAY 1 ea. FILTER RESERVOIR 1 ea. FILTER SCREEN 1 ea. FILTER PAPER HOLDER 4 ea. OIL FILTER SUCTION TUBE O-RING 1 ea. BASKET 1 ea. BASKET HANDLE

ACCESSORIES

1 ea. LITERATURE PACKAGE 1 pk. FILTER PAPER 1 pk. FILTER POWDER 1 ea. HIGH TEMPERATURE BRUSH 1 ea. CLEANOUT DOWEL (WOOD ROD)

B. SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES

1. Installation and start up should be performed by an authorized installation company. Installer must complete the WARRANTY REGISTRATION / FRYER CHECKOUT form, and record fryer installation particulars on the CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA form on page 19 of this manual.

2. Verify that this FRYER installation is in compliance with the specifications listed in this manual and with local code requirements. THIS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INST ALLER.

3. Certain codes require fryers to be restrained with a TETHER or other RESTRAINT DEVICE. It is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER to check with the AUTHORITY HA VING JURISDICTION, in order to ascertain the applicability of this requirement to THIS SPECIFIC FRYER INST ALLATION.

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