Wells WFAE55F Installation Manual

WELLS MANUFACTURING

10 Sunnen Dr., St. Louis, MO 63143

telephone: [phone]

fax: [phone]

www.wellsbloomfield.com

OWNERS MANUAL

OPEN FRYPOT

with AUTO-LIFT

(FRYER SECTION ONLY)

WFAE55FC

363

ELECTRIC

55# FRYER

MODEL

WFAE55F
WVAE55F

WVAE55FC

(FRYER SECTION ONLY)

WITH OR WITHOUT

OPTIONAL FILTER WAND

Includes

INSTALLATION

USE & CARE

EXPLODED VIEW

WFAE55F

WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read the installation and operating instructions
thoroughly before installing, using or servicing this equipment.

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.

p/n 2M-Z16530 Rev. B M363 160609

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Unless otherwise specied, 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 benet 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 MANUFACTURING
PRODUCTS. This warranty is void if it is determined
that, upon inspection by an authorized service agency,

the equipment has been modied, 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 Bloomeld 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, specic

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

classied telephone directory, your foodservice equipment

dealer or contact:

Wells Manufacturing

10 Sunnen Dr., St. Louis MO 63143 USA

phone [phone] or fax [phone]

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 specied 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 not
covered 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 non­warranty equipment. This parts warranty is limited only
to replacement of the defective part(s). Any use of non­genuine 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.

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 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
claim.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY xi
SPECIFICATIONS 1

WFAE-55F FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2
WFAE-55FS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 4
PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION 6

AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 7
INSTALLATION 8
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION 10
OPERATION

WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS) 15
WFAE-55FC (SOLID STATE CONTROLS) 16

CLEANING 18
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FILTER SYSTEM 21
DISCARDING USED OIL 24

CRADLE LIFT & ROLLERS 26

TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS 28

EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 30 - 45

WIRING DIAGRAM 46

PARTS & SERVICE 48

CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA 48

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

DIMENSIONS

CAPACITIES

VOLTAGE

REQUIREMENTS

POWER

CONSUMPTION

AMPERAGE 47.8 amps per leg (3ø) 43.0 amps per leg (3ø)

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Wide Deep High

15.70” 37.38” 48.94”

Cooking Oil (Liquid Shortening

Only)

Chicken (Fresh) 30 13

Chicken (Frozen) 25 11

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DOMESTIC EXPORT (EU)

208 VAC 240VAC

NOTE: Shipped from factory 3ø.

THIS FRYER IS NOT APPROVED FOR CONVERSION TO 1ø

9,000 watts 9,000 watts 9.300 watts

Lbs. Kg.

55 25

380-415V

L1 = 27.0 amps

L2 = 26.5 amps

L3 = 26.5 amps

N = 0.5 amps

3NAC

1

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

Fig. 1 WFAE-55F Features & Operating Controls

FRYER position energizes the fryer and power light; de-energizes lter pump.

POWER SWITCH

1

(FRYER-OFF-FILTER)

Heating elements energized and regulate to setting on CONTROL thermostat (8).

OFF position de-energized fryer and lter pump.
FILTER position de-energizes fryer; energizes lter pump switch (6).

2 POWER LIGHT (amber) Glows to indicate fryer is energized.

Glows to indicate heating element energized;

3 HEAT LIGHT (amber)

Off when oil temperature reaches setting on control thermostat (8).

4 COOK LIGHT (amber) Glows to indicate COOK LEVER in cook position.

Controls LIFT CRADLE and BUZZER. Start TIMER by pressing red button at center

5 TIMER

of knob. Lift CRADLE will lower. Pointer indicates time remaining. When time
reaches “0” BUZZER sounds and LIFT CRADLE raises.

6 BUZZER LIGHT (amber)

7 BUZZER SWITCH

When lit, indicates BUZZER SWITCH (item 7) is turned ON and BUZZER CIRCUIT
is active

Activates BUZZER CIRCUIT. When ON will sound BUZZER anytime TIMER is at
“0”. Turn switch OFF or activate timer to silence buzzer.

ON position energizes lter pump and causes oil in reservoir (10) to be pumped

FILTER PUMP SWITCH

8

(ON-OFF)

back into frypot.

OFF position de-energizes lter pump.

NOTE: power switch (1) must be in FILTER position for lter pump to operate.

9 HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

TEMPERATURE

10

CONTROL THERMOSTAT

Provides over-temperature protection by de-energizing HEATING ELEMENTS
should oil temperature exceed factory pre-set limits.

Controls oil temperature. Range: 250ºF (121ºC)
375ºF (191ºC)

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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)

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WARNING: FIRE HAZARD / HOT OIL

The HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT is a FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE.

If tripping persists, clean debris from the space between the
hi-limit bulb and the element to enhance oil flow and facilitate reset.
Otherwise, contact your authorized Wells Service Agent for repairs.

DO NOT ATTEMP TO BYPASS OR HOLD IN THE BUTTON OF

THE HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT. A SERIOUS FIRE MAY RESULT.

Opens and closes the drain valve:

11 DRAIN VALVE LEVER

12 POWER OUTLET BOX Electrical service connection terminal block located here.

13 OIL FILTER RESERVOIR

FILTER PUMP MOTOR Filter pump motor is equipped with an overheating protection device.

14

RESET BUTTON (located at

rear of motor)

Turn counterclockwise (vertical) to OPEN
Turn clockwise (horizontal) to CLOSE

Collects oil from frypot for ltering or disposal. Holds lter screen, lter paper & lter

paper holder.

RESET must be performed manually. Allow motor to cool for approx. 30 min, then

rmly press the red button.

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15 LIFT CRADLE

Lowers fry basket into frypot during cook cycle. Automatically raises from frypot at
end of cook cycle

16 FRY BASKET Holds product to be cooked.

17 LIFT MOTOR

18 DRIP PAN

Raises/lowers LIFT CRADLE. Accessible for lubrication thru access plate in rear
panel.

Collects liquids that accumulate on top of fryer section of Ventilator Hood models
(WVAE-…).

For units equipped with OPTIONAL FILTER WAND

W1 HEATER INTERLOCK SWITCH Disables heating element any time drain valve is not closed.

W2 3-WAY VALVE HANDLE

W3

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QUICK DISCONNECT MALE
FITTING

HORIZONTAL directs output of lter pump to lter wand.

VERTICAL directs output of iter pump to frypot.

Filter wand connects to this tting.

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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

UPPER CONTROL PANEL

LOWER CONTROL PANEL

FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW

15

1

16

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TIME

PROG

HEAT

BASKET

DOWN

TEMP

PROG

4

3

21

FRYER IS BELOW COOKING TEMPERATURE

FRYER HAS REACHED COOKING TEMPERATURE

COOK CYCLE HAS BEEN COMPLETED

FRYER HAS EXCEEDED COOKING TEMPERATURE

done

rEdY

Hi

DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS

Lo

TO START A TIMING CYCLE

PRESS A PRODUCT KEY 1-4

TO RESPOND TO A DONE ALARM

PRESS THE ACTIVE PRODUCT KEY 1-4

TO STOP A TIMING CYCLE

PRESS AND HOLD THE ACTIVE PRODUCT KEY 3 SECONDS

TO VIEW ACTUAL TEMPERATURE

PRESS THE TEMP KEY (FIRST DIGIT OF DISPLAY WILL BE “A”)

TO VIEW SET TEMPERATURE

PRESS THE TEMP KEY 2 TIMES (FIRST DIGIT OF DISPLAY WILL BE “P”)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO PROGRAM TIME

1. PRESS AND HOLD THE TIME PROG KEY 3 SECONDS
DISPLAY WILL READ “Prog”

2. SELECT A KEY 1-4 TO PROGRAM

3. ADJUST TIME UP OR DOWN USING KEYS 1 AND 4

4. PRESS PROG KEY TO ACCEPT
CONTROL IS NOW READY FOR PRE ALARM TIME SET (OPTIONAL)

5. ADJUST PRE ALARM UP OR DOWN USING KEYS 1 AND 4, OR

6. PRESS PROG KEY TO ACCEPT (DEFAULT VALUE “0”)

7. SELECT ANOTHER KEY TO PROGRAM AND REPEAT STEPS 2-6

8. PRESS TIME PROG KEY TO EXIT PROGRAM MODE

TO PROGRAM TEMPERATURE

1. PRESS AND HOLD THE TEMP PROG KEY 3 SECONDS
DISPLAY WILL READ “Prog”

2. SELECT EITHER KEY 1 OR 4 TO PROGRAM

3. CHOOSE C (CELSIUS) OR F (FAHRENHEIT) USING KEYS 1 OR 4

4. PRESS TEMP PROG KEY TO ACCEPT

5. SET TEMPERATURE USING KEYS 1 AND 4 * DO NOT EXCEED 375F/190C

6. PRESS TEMP PROG KEY TO ACCEPT

7. PRESS TEMP PROG KEY AGAIN TO EXIT PROGRAM MODE

FRYER

OFF

FILTER

2

6

7

3

5

4

Fig. 1 WFAE-55FC Features & Operating Controls

FRYER position energizes the fryer and power light; de-energizes

lter pump. Heating elements energized and regulate to setting on

1

POWER SWITCH

(FRYER-OFF-FILTER)

CONTROL thermostat (8).

OFF position de-energized fryer and lter pump.

FILTER position de-energizes fryer; energizes lter pump switch.

2 TIME KEY Used to check and set menu times

3 TEMP KEY Used to check and set cooking temperature

4 DIGITAL READOUT LED display of various data and functions

5 UP ARROW KEY Used to raise FRY BASKET and to increase program settings

6 DOWN ARROW KEY Used to lower FRY BASKET and to decrease program settings

Used to start a menu time/temp cook cycle

7 MENU KEYS

9 HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

11 DRAIN VALVE LEVER

12 POWER OUTLET BOX Electrical service connection terminal block located here.

13 OIL FILTER RESERVOIR

Keys 1 thru 6 are programmable for time and temperature

Key 7 is available for individually set time/temp cook cycles

Provides over-temperature protection by de-energizing HEATING
ELEMENTS should oil temperature exceed factory pre-set limits.

Opens and closes the drain valve:

Turn counterclockwise (vertical) to OPEN

Turn clockwise (horizontal) to CLOSE

Collects oil from frypot for ltering or disposal. Holds lter screen,
lter paper & lter paper holder.

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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD / HOT OIL

The HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT is a FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE.

If tripping persists, clean debris from the space between the
hi-limit bulb and the element to enhance oil flow and facilitate reset.
Otherwise, contact your authorized Wells Service Agent for repairs.

DO NOT ATTEMP TO BYPASS OR HOLD IN THE BUTTON OF

THE HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT. A SERIOUS FIRE MAY RESULT.

FILTER PUMP MOTOR Filter pump motor is equipped with an overheating protection device.

14

15 LIFT CRADLE

16 FRY BASKET Holds product to be cooked.

17 LIFT MOTOR

18 DRIP PAN

RESET BUTTON (located at rear of

motor)

RESET must be performed manually. Allow motor to cool for approx.

30 min, then rmly press the red button.

Lowers fry basket into frypot during cook cycle. Automatically raises
from frypot at end of cook cycle

Raises/lowers LIFT CRADLE. Accessible for lubrication thru access
plate in rear panel.

Collects liquids that accumulate on top of fryer section of Ventilator
Hood models (WVAE-…).

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

DANGER:

BURN HAZARD

Cooking oil in this appliance

operates at very high
temperatures. Contact with
hot oil can cause severe
injury or death. Wear
appropriate heat-protective
clothing when operating or
servicing this appliance.

WARNING:

BURN HAZARD

DO NOT allow water or ice
to contact hot oil. DO NOT
attempt to cool the oil with
water or ice. The water
will boil violently, causing
hot oil to foam and splatter.
Contact with splattering or
foaming hot oil will cause
severe burns.

WARNING:

SLIP AND FALL
HAZARD

Spilled cooking oil is very

slippery and can cause falls.
Clean up oil spills promptly.

CAUTION:

BURN HAZARD

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

This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments only.

This appliance is intended to prepare food for human consumption.
No other use is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its
agents.

DO NOT open any panel that requires the use of tools for access. Live
electric circuits may be exposed by opening such panels. Opening
access panels must be performed by an Authorized Service Agent only.

This appliance is equipped with an oil ltration system designed to lter

hot liquid shortening only. Water, cleaning agents and/or other liquids

will contaminate the oil and may damage the lter pump.

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.

DO NOT submerge any part of this appliance in water unless

specically instructed to do so. This appliance is not jet stream

approved. DO NOT direct water jet or steam jet at this appliance,
nor at any control. DO NOT splash or pour water on, in or over any
controls. DO NOT wash area around this appliance with water jet. Any
part which has become wet must be thoroughly dried before use.

Cooking oil will be very hot when in use. Contact will cause severe

injury, and can cause blindness or death. Wear appropriate heat­protective clothing when operating or servicing this appliance.

This appliance must be operated with the supplied legs and casters
properly installed

The technical content of this manual, including any parts breakdown

illustrations and/or adjustment procedures, is intended for use by

qualied technical personnel only.

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.

CAUTION:

HEALTH HAZARD

Old cooking oil can be a

breeding ground for bacteria.
Clean and sanitize exterior
surfaces of fryer regularly.

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AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION

®

C

This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if
installed in accordance with the supplied Installation Instructions and
maintained according to the instructions in this manual.

Domestic fryers are and listed under UL File E6070 for 208V
and 240V.

Export (European) fryers comply with standards

for 380-415V 3NAC.

STD 4

E6070

E6070

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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:

FIRE HAZARD

Do not store gasoline or

any other ammable or

combustible material near this
appliance.

The area where the fryer is

installed must be kept clear of
combustibles and ammables.

This includes mops, rags,
grease, wrapping paper and
electric cords.

Installation and startup must
be performed by a Wells
Manufacturing Authorized
Service Agency.

IMPORTANT:

Certain jurisdictions require
fryers to be restrained
with a TETHER or other
approved restraint device.
It is the responsibility of

the installer to check with

the AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION in order to
ascertain the applicability
of this requirement to THIS
SPECIFIC INSTALLATION.

Installer must complete the
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
and FRYER CHECKOUT
form, and record the details of
the particular installation on
the CUSTOMER SERVICE
DATA form in this manual.

UNPACKING & INSPECTION

Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all protective

plastic lm, packing materials and accessories from the appliance

before connecting 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.

COMPONENTS

1 ea. FILTER RESERVOIR
1 ea. FILTER LEAF
4 ea. OIL FILTER SUCTION TUBE O-RINGS
1 ea. LIFT CRADLE
1 ea. FRY BASKET
1 ea. FRYPOT COVER

ACCESSORIES

1 ea. LITERATURE PACKAGE

1 pk. FILTER POWDER

2 ea. HIGH TEMPERATURE BRUSHES
1 ea. CLEANOUT DOWEL (wood rod)
1 ea. 1-1/4 NPT STREET ELBOW
1 ea. 1-1/4 NPT x 12” DRAIN PIPE

SETUP

It is the responsibility of the installer to verify that this fryer installation

is in compliance with local code authorities and with the specications

listed in this manual.

Certain local or state codes require fryers to be restrained with a tether
or other approved restraint device. It is the responsibility of the installer

to check with the authority having jurisdiction, in order to ascertain the
applicability of this requirement to this specic fryer installation.

Setup the fryer only on a rm, level, non-combustible surface. Verify

local codes for requirements. Concrete, tile, terrazzo or metal surfaces
are recommended. Metal or tile over combustible material may not
meet code for non-combustible surfaces.

Verify that the unit sits rmly on BOTH CASTERS AND BOTH LEGS.

With the adjustable legs, adjust as required to level the appliance.

Both legs and both casters must be adjusted to rmly contact the oor

in order to prevent tipping.

Refer to the Installation Instruction Sheet for required clearances.
Maintain required clearances between the appliance and adjacent
combustible surfaces.

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INSTALLATION (continued)

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Refer to the nameplate on the front of the fryer and to the specications

listed on page 1 of this manual. Verify that electric service voltage,

phase and amperage capacity meet or exceed these specications.

Field wiring must be no less than 4 ga. solid copper wire, rated for at
lease 90ºC.

Fryers are shipped from the factory wired for 3ø. Fryer is not approved
for conversion to single phase.

IMPORTANT:

Field wiring must be routed and secured away from the FRYPOT,

TUBING and FILTER PUMP MOTOR. Field wiring must be congured
to allow access to the rear of fryer for cleaning and access to the lter

pump motor RESET BUTTON.

IMPORTANT:

Electric installation of this
appliance must be performed
by a licensed electrician.
Installation must conform
to the requirements of local
codes and ordinances, and
to the requirements of the
National Electrical Code.

FILTER
PUMP &
MOTOR

POWER
CORD

FRYPOT

STRAIN
RELIEF
FITTING

Fig. 2 Field Wiring

IMPORTANT:

This appliance is rated for
3ø electric service only, and
is not UL approved for single
phase operation.
DO NOT convert this
appliance to single phase.
Doing so will void the
warranty and invalidate the
UL listing.

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PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION

WVAE55F / FC PRE-CLEANING PROCEDURE

WARNING:

BURN HAZARD

TURN THERMOSTAT TO LOWEST TEMPERATURE SETTING

(FULLY CONTERCLOCKWISE)

USE ONLY LOW-FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER.

CAREFULLY FOLLOW CLEANSER INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.

DO NOT LEAVE FRYER UNATTENDED

WHILE BOILING OUT FRYPOT

WHEN WATER BEGINS FOAMING,

BE PREPARED TO TURN POWER SWITCH OFF.

Boiling water and splatter can result in moderate to serious injury.

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Prior to leaving the factory,
each fryer is tested for proper
operation. Oil residue must be
cleaned from the frypot before

lling it with fresh oil.

IMPORTANT:

Use a LOW-FOAMING
COMMERCIAL fryer cleanser
only.

Press POWER SWITCH OFF.

Close DRAIN VALVE (lever horizontal).

Fill FRYPOT with 4 gallons of cold water.

Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER.

When water comes to a full boil, press POWER SWITCH
OFF. When boiling ceases, slowly add and stir in the LOW
FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER. Using the HIGH
TEMPERATURE BRUSH supplied with the fryer, stir until the cleanser
is completely dissolved.

Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER. When the water begins to boil,
press POWER SWITCH OFF. When the boiling subsides, again press
POWER SWITCH to FRYER. Repeat this procedure continuously for

ve (5) minutes.

Press POWER SWITCH OFF. Allow the solution to cool to 120ºF or
less.

Place a suitable METAL container under the drain valve. Open DRAIN
VALVE (lever vertical) to drain the cleaning solution.
NOTE: Drain no more than 4” at a time into the container to prevent
splashing and spilling. Dispose of used solution as required by local
ordinances.

Rinse frypot with clean water. Dry with a soft clean cloth.

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PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued)

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RETAINING NUT

ROLLER

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FILTER RAIL “A”

FILTER RAIL “B”

FILTER

RESERVOIR

ASSEMBLED FILTER LEAF

(spout with O-RING inserts

into drain opening)

RESERVOIR

ASSEMBLY

CROSS-SECTION VIEW

“O” RING

Note: “O” RING

SPARE

“O” RING

STORAGE FOR 3
SPARE “O” RING

“O” RING IN

“O” RING GROOVE

UPPER
FILTER SCREEN

LOWER
FILTER SCREEN

SEPARATOR

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IMPORTANT:

Serious damage to the frypot
will result if the rollers are
missing or do not rotate freely.

Examine the CRADLE ROLLERS. Adjust or tighten as required.
Lubricate the rollers with vegetable oil.

DO NOT operate the fryer unless CRADLE ROLLERS are in place
and rotating freely.

Install LIFT CRADLE onto CRADLE PIVOT. Set FRY BASKET on
LIFT CRADLE.

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Install FILTER LEAF into FILTER RESERVOIR.

SUCTION TUBE O-RINGS are shipped from the factory installed on

SUCTION TUBE; Examine to verify one O-RING is in the groove

closest to the end of the tube.

Install assembled FILTER RESERVOIR into fryer. O-RING for the

lter reservoir suction tube, and up to three spare O-RINGS, are

stored as shown above.

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PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued)

WARNING: SLIP/FALL HAZARD

DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DRIP PAN IS INSTALLED.

Oil will drip on the floor and slips/falls will result.

Death or serious injury may result from slipping and falling in spilled oil.

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WARNING: SLIP/FALL HAZARD

CLOSE DRAIN VALVE BEFORE FILLING WITH OIL

Unless drain valve is closed, oil poured into kettle will drain into

reservoir or onto the floor. Oil spill may occur.

Death or serious injury may result from slipping and falling in spilled oil.

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CLOSED

FILL TO THIS LINE WITH

ROOM TEMPERATURE

LIQUID SHORTENING

COLD OIL LINE

COLD OIL LINE

OPEN

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DRIP

TRAY

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FOR FRYERS WITH VENT HOOD (WVAE-55…..)

For Ventilator Hood models (i.e. WVAE-55 FC), install DRIP PAN
into mounting bracket behind fryer door at lower right front of fryer.

Close DRAIN VALVE LEVER (item 11) by turning the lever up to the
horizontal (CLOSED) position.

IMPORTANT: Remember to ll the fryer to the COLD OIL LINE with

fresh shortening prior to turning the POWER SWITCH to the FRYER
position. Energizing the fryer without oil covering the elements will
cause serious damage. Damage caused by operating the fryer
without oil covering the elements is not covered by warranty.
Fill FRYPOT to the COLD OIL LINE in the FRYPOT with room
temperature commercial-quality LIQUID SHORTENING. This

requires 55lbs. of liquid shortening.

IMPORTANT:

The unit is not equipped with a
SOLID SHORTENING MELT
OPTION, this fryer is designed
for LIQUID SHORTENING
ONLY.

DO NOT USE SOLID
SHORTENING.

DO NOT USE LARD.

Solid shortening will solidify in
the FILTER RESERVOIR and
FILTER PUMP. This condition

will render the lter system

inoperable. Do not attempt to
pump shortening unless it is
liquid shortening or shortening
melted to the liquid state.

Damage caused to attempts
to pump anything other than
shortening in the liquid state is

not covered under warranty.

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PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued)

Check operation of FRYER and all CONTROLS.

WFAE-55F: See page 15

WFAE-55FC: See page 16

WARNING: OIL SPLATTER HAZARD

The weight of product that can safely be cooked in this pressure fryer

will vary with oil level, product moisture content and oil temperature.

FAILURE TO DETERMINE THE SAFE WEIGHT OF PRODUCT

WILL RESULT IN HOT OIL RELEASE FROM THE FRYER

HOT OIL WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS ON CONTACT

Death or serious injury may result from slipping and falling in spilled oil.

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IMPORTANT:

For operational safety it is
important to determine the
maximum load weight for the

specic operation:

• Start with small loads

• Gradually increase load
size

• Determine the largest load

that will allow a full cook

cycle without oil foaming
out of the frypot.

• Post the maximum load in a
conspicuous spot near the
fryer.

DETERMINE MAXIMUM LOAD WEIGHT:

For operational safety, it is very important to determine the maximum

load weight for the specic operation. This can be accomplished by

starting out with small loads and gradually increasing to the largest

load size that will allow a cook cycle to be completed without oil

foaming out of the FRYPOT.

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OPERATION - WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS)

TURN TO SET TIME

PRESS RED BUTTON TO START TIMER

0

TIMER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

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PRE-HEATING FRYER

Make sure FRYPOT is lled with 55 LB. of cooking oil.

Open door and set THERMOSTAT (item 10) to desired cooking

temperature. CLOSE THE DOOR.

UPPER CONTROL PANEL

LOWER CONTROL PANEL

FILTER

THERMOSTAT

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POWER HEAT COOK

B
U
Z
Z
E
R

Set POWER SWITCH (item 1) to FRYER. POWER LIGHT (item 2)
and HEAT LIGHT (item 3) will glow. HEAT LIGHT will cycle on and

off with the HEATING ELEMENTS. When HEAT LIGHT rst goes off,
fryer is ready to cook the product.

SET COOK TIMER AND LOAD PRODUCT

Set TIMER (item 5) to desired cooking time.

FROZEN PRODUCT:

Load frozen product into BASKET. Set BASKET on LIFT

CRADLE.

Press red button on TIMER to lower BASKET into FRYPOT.

FRESH PRODUCT:

Set BASKET on LIFT CRADLE.

Press red button on TIMER to lower BASKET into FRYPOT.

Manually drop each piece of fresh product into hot oil, just above
the oil level to minimize splattering.

CAUTION:

BURN HAZARD

Hot oil can cause serious burns
on contact. Wear appropriate
protective clothing when using
this fryer.

ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS
INSULATED GLOVES, TO PROTECT AGAINST HOT OIL
BURNS

COOK CYCLE AND BUZZER

When an audible alarm is desired at end of cook cycle, turn BUZZER

SWITCH (item 7) ON after TIMER has been started. BUZZER LIGHT
(item 6) will glow.

Note: If BUZZER SWITCH is turned ON before BASKET is lowered,
BUZZER will sound until BASKET has fully lowered.

At end of cook cycle, BASKET will raise. BUZZER will sound until
BUZZER SWITCH is turned OFF, or until the next cook cycle is

started.

Use plastic-coated handles on fry basket to remove basket of cooked
product from LIFT CRADLE. Serve or dispense cooked product as

required.

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OPERATION - WFAE & WVAE-55FC (SOLID STATE CONTROLS)

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TIME

PROG

HEAT

BASKET

DOWN

TEMP

PROG

4

3

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FRYER IS BELOW COOKING TEMPERATURE

FRYER HAS REACHED COOKING TEMPERATURE

COOK CYCLE HAS BEEN COMPLETED

FRYER HAS EXCEEDED COOKING TEMPERATURE

done

rEdY

Hi

DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS

Lo

TO START A TIMING CYCLE

PRESS A PRODUCT KEY 1-4

TO RESPOND TO A DONE ALARM

PRESS THE ACTIVE PRODUCT KEY 1-4

TO STOP A TIMING CYCLE

PRESS AND HOLD THE ACTIVE PRODUCT KEY 3 SECONDS

TO VIEW ACTUAL TEMPERATURE

PRESS THE TEMP KEY (FIRST DIGIT OF DISPLAY WILL BE “A”)

TO VIEW SET TEMPERATURE

PRESS THE TEMP KEY 2 TIMES (FIRST DIGIT OF DISPLAY WILL BE “P”)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO PROGRAM TIME

1. PRESS AND HOLD THE TIME PROG KEY 3 SECONDS
DISPLAY WILL READ “Prog”

2. SELECT A KEY 1-4 TO PROGRAM

3. ADJUST TIME UP OR DOWN USING KEYS 1 AND 4

4. PRESS PROG KEY TO ACCEPT
CONTROL IS NOW READY FOR PRE ALARM TIME SET (OPTIONAL)

5. ADJUST PRE ALARM UP OR DOWN USING KEYS 1 AND 4, OR

6. PRESS PROG KEY TO ACCEPT (DEFAULT VALUE “0”)

7. SELECT ANOTHER KEY TO PROGRAM AND REPEAT STEPS 2-6

8. PRESS TIME PROG KEY TO EXIT PROGRAM MODE

TO PROGRAM TEMPERATURE

1. PRESS AND HOLD THE TEMP PROG KEY 3 SECONDS
DISPLAY WILL READ “Prog”

2. SELECT EITHER KEY 1 OR 4 TO PROGRAM

3. CHOOSE C (CELSIUS) OR F (FAHRENHEIT) USING KEYS 1 OR 4

4. PRESS TEMP PROG KEY TO ACCEPT

5. SET TEMPERATURE USING KEYS 1 AND 4 * DO NOT EXCEED 375F/190C

6. PRESS TEMP PROG KEY TO ACCEPT

7. PRESS TEMP PROG KEY AGAIN TO EXIT PROGRAM MODE

FRYER

FILTER

OFF

1

2

6

5

3

8

4

7

CAUTION:

BURN HAZARD

Hot oil can cause serious burns
on contact. Wear appropriate
protective clothing when using
this fryer.

1 FRYER - OFF - FILTER Switch

2 TIME Key

3 TEMP Key

4 DIGTIAL Display

5 HEAT INDICATOR

6 PROGRAM INDICATOR

7 PROGRAM Key

8 ARROW Keys

NOTE:

Solid state controller is shipped
from the factory with all

PROGRAM keys programmed
for ZERO time and 350ºF

(176ºC).

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT USE SOLID
SHORTENING THE FRYER IS
NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE
SOLID SHORTENING MELT
OPTION.
DO NOT USE LARD.

PROGRAMMING KEY FUNCTIONS

As each control panel key is pressed, a “beep” will sound. Illuminated
indicator light for each key will light whenever that key is pressed, and
any time the function associated with that key is active.

FRYER - OFF - FILTER switch (item 1) allows the fryer to be placed

in a normal cook mode (FRYER), an oil-ltering mode (FILTER) or

turned OFF.

TIME key controls time functions.

TEMP key controls temperature functions. Data can be read on the

solid state READOUT.

HEAT indicator is lit whenever the burners are energized; READY
indicator is lit when cooking oil is at programmed temperature.

ARROW keys are used to scroll through program settings.

PROGRAM keys allow a choice of 4 pre-programmed time / temp

settings.

• Press any PROGRAM key to start a timing cycle and the display
will immediately start to count down.

• Any selected PROGRAM key can be cancelled by pressing and
holding for 3 seconds.

• CANCEL the Alarm signal by pressing the same PROGRAM key.

PROGRAM INDICATOR illuminates to show which program is
running.

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OPERATION - WFAE-55FC (continued)

PROGRAM MENU TIMES AND TEMPERATURES

For all fryers, make sure frypot is lled with room temperature liquid

shortening to the COLD OIL level line inscribed on inside of FRYPOT.

Do not over-ll or under-ll frypot. (See page 13.)

Set the POWER SWITCH (item 1) to FRYER.

Program Time

1. Press and hold the time “PROG” key for 3 seconds,
display will read “Prog”

2. Select a Program key 1-4 to program.

3. Adjust time up or down using keys 1 and 4.

4. Press “Prog” key to accept control is now ready for pre-alarm time

set (optional)

5. Adjust pre-alarm up or down using keys 1 & 4, or

6. Press “Prog” key to accept (default value “0”)

7. Select another key to program and repeat steps 2-6

8. Press time “PROG” key to exit program mode.

IMPORTANT:

To program the controller for

cooking your product you must
rst determine the cooking time

and temperature required to

cook the product.

Each MENU key may be

programmed for a different
time depending upon the
requirements of each menu
item.

It is the sole responsibility of the
end user to determine the time
and temperature requirements
of each menu item, and to

program each MENU key

to the determined time and
temperature in order to insure

completely and safely cooked

product.

Program Temperature

1. Press and hold the temp “Prog” key 3 seconds,

dispay will read “Prog”.

2. Select either key 1 or 4 to program.

3. Choose C (Celsius) or F (Fahrenheit) using keys 1 or 4

4. Press temp “PROG” key to accept.

5. Set temperature using keys 1 and 4.

DO NOT EXCEED 375°F (190°C).

6. Press temp “PROG” key to accept.

7. Press temp “PROG” key again to exit program mode.

IMPORTANT:

Be sure to record which MENU

key corresponds to which menu
item or product to be cooked.

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER:

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:

ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD

Disconnect fryer from electric
power before cleaning.

CAUTION:

BURN HAZARD

Allow fryer to cool completely
before cleaning.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT spill
or pour water into controls,
control panel or wiring.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT
use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers for cleaning the
fryer cabinet or frypot.

BURN HAZARD

PREPARATION Press POWER SWITCH to OFF

Allow fryer to cool completely before cleaning

Disconnect fryer from electric power before
cleaning

FREQUENCY Daily, or as needed

TOOLS Mild Detergent, Non-abrasive cleanser

Soft Cloth or Sponge, Plastic Scouring Pad

DAILY CLEANING

1. Press POWER SWITCH to OFF.

2. Remove fry basket, LIFT CRADLE and FILTER RESERVOIR

ASSEMBLY.

IMPORTANT: Clean reservoir only when empty.

3. Allow the oil to cool to a safe temperature (120ºF or less).

4. Fry basket and lift cradle may be washed in a dishwasher, or with

warm water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.

5. Clean FILTER RESERVOIR, FILTER LEAF in the dishwasher, or

use warm water with a mild detergent. Be sure all components are
thoroughly dry, then reassemble

IMPORTANT: Be sure FILTER LEAF and inside of RESERVOIR

SUCTION TUBE are completely dry.

6. Keep all exterior surfaces free from splashed grease by wiping with a
clean cloth dampened with warm water and mild detergent.

• Clean both sides of FRYPOT COVER.

• Clean side, front and accessible interior areas of cabinet.

• A non-abrasive detergent and plastic scouring pad may be used
for stubborn deposits.

• Dry with a soft clean cloth.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleansers as these

will damage the surface nish.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT spill or pour water into controls, control panel

or wiring. Damage to internal components will occur.

7. Reinstall LIFT CRADLE, fry basket and FILTER RESERVOIR

ASSEMBLY.

Procedure is complete.

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

WARNING:

BURN HAZARD

TURN THERMOSTAT TO LOWEST TEMPERATURE SETTING

(FULLY CONTERCLOCKWISE)

USE ONLY LOW-FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER.

CAREFULLY FOLLOW CLEANSER INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.

DO NOT LEAVE FRYER UNATTENDED

WHILE BOILING OUT FRYPOT

WHEN WATER BEGINS FOAMING,

BE PREPARED TO TURN POWER SWITCH OFF.

Boiling water and splatter can result in moderate to serious injury.

WFAE-55F (Manual Controls) HOT BOIL-OUT PROCEDURE

PREPARATION Drain oil from fryer before cleaning

FREQUENCY Monthly, or as needed

TOOLS Low-foaming commercial fryer cleanser

Metal disposal container

Press power switch OFF.

Close DRAIN VALVE (lever horizontal). Fill FRYPOT with 4 gallons of
cold water.

Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER.

When water comes to a full boil, press POWER SWITCH
OFF. When boiling ceases, slowly add and stir in the LOW
FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER. Using the HIGH
TEMPERATURE BRUSH supplied with the fryer, stir until the
cleanser is completely dissolved.

Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER. When the water begins to
boil, press POWER SWITCH OFF. When the boiling subsides,
again press POWER SWITCH to FRYER. Repeat this procedure

continuously for ve (5) minutes.

Press POWER SWITCH OFF. Allow the solution to set for thirty (30)
minutes.

Allow solution to cool to 120ºF (49ºC) or less before draining.

Place a suitable METAL container under the drain valve. Open
DRAIN VALVE (lever vertical) to drain the cleaning solution.

NOTE: Drain no more than 4” at a time into the container to prevent
splashing and spilling. Dispose of used solution as required by local
ordinances.

Rinse frypot with clean water. Dry with a soft clean cloth.

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IMPORTANT:

Use a LOW-FOAMING
COMMERCIAL fryer cleanser
only.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT press FRYER­OFF-FILTER SWITCH to
FILTER with anything other

than shortening in the lter

reservoir. Water and/or
cleaning chemicals can:

• cause severe oil splatter

• damage the lter pump

• contaminate cooking oil
and food product.

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

WFAE-55FC (Solid-State Controls) HOT BOIL-OUT PROCEDURE

WARNING: BURN HAZARD

USE ONLY LOW-FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER.

CAREFULLY FOLLOW CLEANSER

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

DO NOT LEAVE FRYER UNATTENDED WHILE BOILING OUT FRYPOT

BE PREPARED TO TURN POWER SWITCH OFF SHOULD WATER BEGIN FOAMING

Boiling water can splatter and may cause serious injury.

IL2570

IMPORTANT:

Use a LOW-FOAMING
COMMERCIAL fryer cleanser
only.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT press FRYER­OFF-FILTER SWITCH to
FILTER with anything other

than shortening in the lter

reservoir. Water and/or
cleaning chemicals can:

• cause severe oil splatter

• damage the lter pump

• contaminate cooking oil
and food product.

PREPARATION Drain oil from fryer before cleaning

FREQUENCY Monthly, or as needed

TOOLS Low-foaming commercial fryer cleanser

Metal disposal container

Press POWER SWITCH OFF.

Close DRAIN VALVE (lever horizontal). Fill FRYPOT with 4 gallons of
cold water.

Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER.

When water comes to a full boil, press POWER SWITCH OFF.
When boiling ceases, slowly add and stir in the LOW FOAMING
COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER. Using the HIGH TEMPERATURE
BRUSH supplied with the fryer, stir until the cleanser is completely
dissolved.

Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER. When the water begins to boil,
press POWER SWITCH OFF. When the boiling subsides, again press
POWER SWITCH to FRYER. Repeat this procedure continuously for

ve (5) minutes.

Press POWER SWITCH OFF. Allow the solution to set for thirty (30)
minutes.

Allow solution to cool to 120ºF (49ºC) or less before draining.

Place a suitable METAL container under the DRAIN VALVE. Open
DRAIN VALVE (lever vertical) to drain the cleaning solution.

NOTE: Drain no more than 4” at a time into the container to prevent
splashing and spilling. Dispose of used solution as required by local
ordinances.

Rinse frypot with clean water. Dry with a soft clean cloth.

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - FILTER SYSTEM

STRAIGHT
PIN

FILTER RAIL “A”

SEPARATOR

FILTER RAIL “B”

SIDE VIEW

TOP VIEW

UPPER

FILTER SCREEN

LOWER

FILTER SCREEN

“L” -SHAPED
PIN

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FILTER LEAF ASSEMBLY

WARNING: BURN HAZARD

DO NOT REMOVE FILTER RESERVOIR WHEN IT CONTAINS HOT OIL

HOT OIL SPILL OR SPLATTER

HOT OIL WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS ON CONTACT

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND GLOVES MUST BE WORN

DURING THE FILTERING PROCESS

Death or serious injury may result from contact with, or slipping and falling in, spilled oil.

WARNING: BURN HAZARD

DO NOT REMOVE FILTER RESERVOIT IF IT IS HOT.

WEAR INSULATED GLOVES OR ALLOW IT OT COOL.

Hot oil quickly heat reservoir. Touching hot reservoir

with bare hands can cause serious injury

Clean FILTER LEAF after each day’s ltration, or as needed to return
oil promptly to the kettle.

Open FRYER DOOR and slide the FILTER RESERVOIR forward to
remove it. Remove FILTER LEAF from reservoir.

Disassemble FILTER LEAF by separating the two side rails at the

joint with the straight pin. Clean all components in a sink with warm

water and mild detergent, or in a dishwasher.

Assemble SCREEN with the SEPARATOR installed between the
two screens. Verify that O-RING is in place on the suction tube on
BOTTOM SCREEN.

Slide screens into SIDE RAIL “B” (L-shaped pin). Hook SIDE RAIL
“A” over the pin on SIDERAIL “B” and work the screens into SIDE

RAIL “A” until straight pin on “A” is held by the “bump” on “B”.

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IMPORTANT: Make sure all oil

is pumped into FRYPOT before
removing reservoir.

NOTE:

When properly assembled,
handle will point away from
suction tube on BOTTOM
SCREEN.

NOTE:

Inspect the “O” RING on
FILTER SUCTION TUBE for
damage. Replace “O” ring if it

is cut, cracked or scuffed using

one of the spare o- rings in the
suction tube groove.

Install FILTER LEAF in RESERVOIR with suction tube rmly into
lter drain hole.

Install lter reservoir into the fryer. Make sure the “O” ring closest to
end of SUCTION TUBE is rmly seated in suction line receptacle.

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IMPORTANT:

Avoid contaminating the oil or
food product by verifying that all

components of lter reservoir

assembly are completely dry
before reassembling.

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MAINTENANCE - FILTER SYSTEM (continued)

WARNING:

BURN HAZARD

BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT NO WATER REMAINS

IN RESERVOIR OR SUCTION TUBE

WATER WILL BOIL VIOLENTLY IN CONTACT WITH HOT OIL

Boiling water can splatter hot oil and may cause serious injury

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FILTERING OIL

CAUTION

BURN HAZARD

Protective clothing and gloves

must be worn during the ltering

process

CAUTION

BURN HAZARD

Filter reservoir may be hot.
Wear insulated gloves, or
allow reservoir to cool, before
touching it.

IMPORTANT:

Filtering cooking oil helps to

ensure the quality of the food
product. Careful observation

of the nished food product will

help you determine the optimal

ltering frequency. (Example:
Filter the oil after each six loads
of fresh breaded chicken)

FILTER POWDER absorbs
acids and many other

contaminants in the cooking

oil, allowing the oil to be
used longer before it must be
replaced. Wells Flavor Saver
Oil Filter Powder is available
from your Wells Equipment
Dealer or Authorized Service
Agent.

NOTE:

Oil should be at least 300ºF (149ºC) DO NOT attempt to lter cold

oil. DO NOT attempt to pump oil when less than 300ºF. Cold oil will

not pass through the lter paper. Filtering cold oil will result in the
premature failure of the lter pump. Damage as a result of pumping

cold oil IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.

NOTE:

DO NOT store oil in the reservoir for any extended period, including
overnight.

IMPORTANT:

The ltration system in your Wells Fryer is designed to lter hot

liquid shortening ONLY. Water, cleaning agents or other liquids will

damage the lter pump and may contaminate the food product

Press POWER SWITCH (item 1) to FILTER. Pump motor will be
energized and heating elements are de-energized.

Remove and examine lter reservoir:

• Verify that lter leaf is clean and properly installed.

• Verify that suction tuibe o-ring is in place and in good condition.

• Make absolutely certain that no water remains in bottom of
reservoir or in suction tube.

Reinstall reservoir, making sure the SUCTION TUBE is rmly seated

in the SUCTION RECEPTACLE.

Press FILTER PUMP SWITCH (item 8) to ON to start lter pump.

Slowly rotate DRAIN VALVE LEVER (item 11) to the vertical position.
Oil will drain from the frypot and into the reservoir. Filter pump will

draw oil through the lter leaf and return it to the frypot.

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MAINTENANCE - FILTER SYSTEM (continued)

WARNING: BURN HAZARD

WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND INSULATED GLOVES

WHEN CLEANING FRYPOT WITH HI-TEMP BRUSH AND WHEN

CLEARING DRAIN WITH WOOD CLEANOUT DOWEL.

Frypot and oil will be hot. Hot oil may splatter.

Contact with hot oil can cause serious injury.

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Carefully and slowly add the contents of one package of FILTER
POWDER to the oil in the frypot. Sprinkle lter powder onto surface

of the oil at point where it is being drawn down the drain.

Brush down sides and bottom of frypot using provided hi-temperature

brush. Loosen crumbs and other debris to ush them into reservoir.

Use the provided WOOD DOWEL to clear clogs in the frypot drain.
Push dowel down through drain hole in the front center of the frypot..

Rotate DRAIN VALVE LEVER (item 11) to the horizontal position

when ltering is complete,

Observe the oil returning to frypot. When bubbles appear, wait

approximately 15 seconds, then press FILTER PUMP SWITCH OFF.

Verify that all oil has been returned to frypot at end of ltering cycle.

Then, press POWER SWITCH to either:

a. FRYER position to resume cooking; or,

b. OFF position to service lter or shut-down fryer.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT leave the fryer

unattended during the ltering

process. Continuously monitor
oil level in the reservoir to

avoid overowing reservoir and
spilling oil on the oor.

Be prepared to turn the drain

valve lever clockwise to stop
or regulate the ow of oil.

IMPORTANT:

Verify that all oil has been
returned to frypot at end of

ltering cycle.

IMPORTANT:

Crumbs and other debris

left in the lter reservoir can
prevent lter leaf from sealing

completely. This will cause

incomplete ltration.

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MAINTENANCE - DISCARDING USED OIL

WARNING: BURN HAZARD

OIL MUST COOL TO BELOW 120 F (49 C)

BEFORE DRAINING OIL FROM FRYER FOR DISPOSAL

Normal operating temperature of the fryer is 375 F (191 C)

Contact with hot oil can cause serious injury

WARNING: SLIP AND FALL HAZARD

DO NOT USE FILTER RESERVOIR TO DISCARD OIL

USE A METAL CONTAINER TO COLLECT OIL FOR DISPOSAL

DO NOT FILL DISPOSAL CONTAINER MORE THAN 1/2 FULL.

Do not leave fryer unattended when draining oil

Oil spills may occur

Death or serious injury may result from contact with, or slipping and failing in, spilled oil.

WARNING: BURN HAZARD

IMPORTANT NOTE:

These instructions for
discarding used oil may be
disregarded if you are using
WELLS MOBILE OIL CADDY
WAOC1.

The WAOC1 is a manual oil
pump/removal system that
allows you to pump used oil
directly into the caddy, and then
to pump the used oil into your
oil disposal container simply by
reversing pump direction.

REMEMBER:

Always follow the directions
provided with the caddy.

WAOC1 is designed to handle
COLD oil. Always, and without
fail, allow the oil to cool to
120ºF or less prior to pumping.
HOT OIL WILL BURN YOU!

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DO NOT REMOVE FILTER RESERVOIR IF IT IS HOT.

WEAR INSULATED GLOVES OR ALLOW IT TO COOL.

Hot oil quickly heats reservoir. Touching hot reservoir

with bare hands can cause serious injury

IL2574

Press POWER SWITCH to OFF. Allow oil to cool to 120ºF (49ºC)or
less before attempting to drain oil from fryer.

Using suitable gloves, remove 1-1/4 NPT x 5-7/8” drain pipe from

drain valve. Store this item in a convenient place.

1-1/4 NPT x 5-7/8”

DRAIN PIPE

IL2575

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MAINTENANCE - DISCARDING USED OIL (continued)

Screw provided 1-1/4 NPT STREET ELBOW into DRAIN VALVE.
Position female end to point forward.

Screw provided 1-1/4 NPT x 12” DRAIN PIPE into elbow. Hand tight

is sufcient.

Place a suitable METAL OIL DISPOSAL CONTAINER under DRAIN
PIPE.

1-1/4 NPT
“STREET” ELBOW

OIL

DISPOSAL

CONTAINER

1-1/4 NPT X 12”

DRAIN PIPE

IL2576

Slowly turn DRAIN VALVE LEVER down toward the OPEN (vertical)
position. Fill the container no more than 1/2 full.

IMPORTANT:

Remember to ll frypot to the

COLD OIL LINE with fresh
liquid shortening prior to turning
POWER SWITCH to FRYER
Energizing the fryer without
oil covering the elements
will cause serious damage.
Damage due to operating fryer
without oil covering elements is
NOT covered by warranty.

Close the DRAIN VALVE and allow oil to nish draining from pipe

before removing container. Dump used oil into your WASTE OIL
CONTAINER. Continue this process until frypot is empty.

Close the DRAIN VALVE by rotating DRAIN VALVE LEVER up to the
CLOSED (horizontal) position.

Using suitable gloves, unscrew 1-1/4 NPT x 12” DRAIN PIPE from
ELBOW. Unscrew ELBOW from DRAIN VALVE. Store these items in
a convenient place.

Reinstall the 1-1/4 NPT x 5-7/8” DRAIN PIPE into the DRAIN VALVE.

Clean up any spilled oil.

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - CRADLE LIFT

CRADLE LIFT
DRIVE SCREW

GREASE
THREADS

CRADLE LIFT

DRIVE MOTOR

BRASS

NUT

ACCESS PANEL

IL2578

ROLLER

RETAINING NUT

IL2579

WARNING: PINCH HAZARD

DISCONNECT FRYER FROM ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE

LUBRICATING CRADLE LIFT DRIVE SCREW

If power is not disconnected, lift motor may start unexpectedly,

causing serious injury

IL2577

NOTE:

Failure to keep the cradle lift

screw properly lubricated will
result in premature wear of the
brass lift nut Wear caused by

lack of proper lubrication is NOT

covered by warranty.

Recommended frequency is
“as required”, and, at a
minimum, every six months.
Lubricate cradle lift screw
immediately if a grinding or
rubbing noise is heard when

basket is raising.

NOTE:

Smooth operation of the rollers
is essential to the life of the
frypot. If rollers do not turn
freely during operation, they will
soon wear grooves through the
frypot wall.

IMPORTANT:

IF ROLLERS ARE FROZEN
OR OTHERWISE FOUND TO
NOT SPIN FREELY AFTER
BEING THOROUGHLY
CLEANED, REPLACE THEM
IMMEDIATELY.

Wear to the FRYPOT caused
by frozen rollers is not
covered by warranty.

CRADLE LIFT LUBRICATION

Disconnect the fryer from electrical power.

Open rear access panel. Coat exposed threads of cradle lift screw

with moly (molybdenum disulde) grease.

Close access panel and restore electrical power.

CRADLE ROLLER ASSEMBLIES

DAILY: Wash cradle in a dishwasher or in a sink with warm water and

mild soap or detergent.

Thoroughly ush roller

bearings with hot water
(under a faucet or with a
spray nozzle).

Rinse cradle thoroughly and
dry completely.

Check rollers to be sure they

roll freely.

Check the bearing nuts.

KEEP THEM TIGHT!

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TROUBLESHOOTING - WFAE-55F (Manual Controls)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY

Unit disconnected from electric power

Temp control thermostat (item 10) not set Set thermostat to desired temperature

Hi-Limit thermostat (item 9) tripped

Fryer will not heat See page 3

Drain valve not closed (wand-equipped units
only)

Internal damage Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs

Reconnect to power

Check/reset circuit breaker

Allow unit to cool, reset hi-limit

Be sure drain handle is fully horizontal

Lift cradle will not lower

Lift cradle will not raise

Filter pump will not run

Filter reservoir overows
during lter cycle

Does not lter completely

Filter pump won’t pump, or

pumps air when ltering

Timer not set or not activated Set timer to other than “0”, press red button to lower cradle.

Internal damage or mis-adjustment Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs

Lift cradle not properly assembled to lift rod Properly assemble cradle pivot to lift rod

Internal damage or mis-adjustment Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs

Switches not set for ltering

Pump overload (item 9) tripped Reset overload. Press red button until it “clicks” and stays locked in

Internal damage (pump overload trips
frequently)

Drain valve (item 11) not properly set

Filter leaf surface clogged with crumbs or other
cooking debris

Filter leaf not properly assembled or not
properly installed

Filter leaf screen damaged Replace lter leaf

Filter leaf o-ring damaged Replace lter leaf o-ring

Suction tube not seated, allowing air to enter
system

Suction tube o-ring damaged Replace suction tube o-ring

Internal damage Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs

Press power switch (item 1) to FILTER

Press pump lter switch (item 6) to ON

Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs

Oil level in reservoir must be monitored at all times while ltering. Adjust
ow by opening or closing drain valve

Turn drain valve OFF. When bubbles begin appearing in frypot turn lter
pump switch OFF. Carefully slide reservoir out 12” and clear surface of

lter leaf with hi-temp brush or wooden dowel. Reinstall reservoir and
resume ltering.

Reassemble lter leaf. Be sure o-ring is in place, o-ring receptacle is clean
and lter leaf is properly installed in reservoir.

When inserting lter reservoir be sure suction tube is fully seated in suction

line receptacle.

NOTE: There are no user serviceable components in the fryer. In all cases
of damage or malfunction, contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for
repairs.

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TROUBLESHOOTING - WFAE-55FS (Solid State Controls)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY

Reconnect to power

Check/reset circuit breaker

Allow unit to cool, reset hi-limit

See page 3

Program menu key for desired time.

Fryer will not heat

Lift cradle will not lower

Unit disconnected from electric power

Menu temp not programmed or set too low Program menu key for desired temperature

Hi-Limit thermostat (item 9) tripped

Internal damage Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs

Menu key not programmed for time, or
programmed to 00:00

Internal damage or mis-adjustment Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs

Lift cradle will not raise

Filter pump will not run

Filter reservoir overows during
lter cycle

Does not lter completely

Filter pump won’t pump, or

pumps air when ltering

Lift cradle not properly assembled to lift rod Properly assemble cradle pivot to lift rod

Internal damage or mis-adjustment Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs

Switches not set for ltering

Pump overload (item 9) tripped Reset overload. Press red button until it “clicks” and stays locked in

Internal damage (pump overload trips
frequently)

Drain valve (item 11) not properly set

Filter leaf surface clogged with crumbs or other
cooking debris

Filter leaf not properly assembled or not
properly installed

Filter leaf screen damaged Replace lter leaf

Filter leaf o-ring damaged Replace lter leaf o-ring

Suction tube not seated, allowing air to enter
system

Suction tube o-ring damaged Replace suction tube o-ring

Internal damage Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs

Press power switch (item 1) to FILTER

Press pump lter switch (item 6) to ON

Contact your Authorized Wells Service Agency for repairs

Oil level in reservoir must be monitored at all times while ltering. Adjust
ow by opening or closing drain valve

Turn drain valve OFF. When bubbles begin appearing in frypot turn

lter pump switch OFF. Carefully slide reservoir out 12” and clear
surface of lter leaf with hi-temp brush or wooden dowel. Reinstall
reservoir and resume ltering.

Reassemble lter leaf. Be sure o-ring is in place, o-ring receptacle is
clean and lter leaf is properly installed in reservoir.

When inserting lter reservoir be sure suction tube is fully seated in

suction line receptacle.

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NOTE: There are no user serviceable components in the fryer. In all cases of damage or malfunction, contact your Authorized
Wells Service Agency for repairs.

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EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55F/FC

WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS) ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

1

9

8

7

6

Model: WFAE55F/FC

Free Standing Electric Fryer
Cabinet Components

PL363

2

3

10

NOT SHOWN

PANEL, RIGHT SIDE E7-46722
PANEL, LEFT SIDE E7-46723

4

5

IL1764 Rev. C 1/02/15

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PARTS LIST: WFAE55F/FC

WFAE-55F/FC ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT

Fig No Part No Qty Description

1

2 2R-46502 1 MAGNET DOOR

3 E7-46720 1 SUCTION LINE FITTING ASSY

4 2P-47011 2 CASTER RIGID 5”

5 2A-46480 2 LEG 6-7 1/4” ADJUSTABLE

6 2R-38668 1 HANDLE DOOR

7 E7-41713 1 DOOR ASSY WFE WFAE30/WFPE

8 E7-300527 1 GUARD ROD ASSY WFAE55/30

9 E7-46422 1 BRKT HINGE DOOR TOP

10 E7-46423 1 BRKT HINGE DOOR BOTTOM

NI E7-46722 1 PANEL SIDE RT WFAE55/30

NI E7-46723 1 PANEL SIDE LF WFAE55/30

E7-49729

M3-301462 KETTLE ASSY WVAE55

CABINET COMPONENTS

1

KETTLE ASSY WFAE55

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EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55F (Manual Controls)

Model: WFAE55F
Free Standing Electric Fryer
Electrical Components (Manual Controls)

PL363

IL1765 Rev. C 10/19/12

CONNECTION BOX

CONTROL PANEL

BEHIND CONTROL PANEL

1

2

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

9

7

7a

11

12

10

8

6

5

4

3

23

WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS) ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

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PARTS LIST: WFAE55F (Manual Controls)

WFAE55F ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (MANUAL CONTROL)

Fig No Part No Qty Description Application

1 DD-306782 1 RELAY ESAFE-CE 208/240V
2 WS-57779 1 CONTACTOR 3POLE 208V 40A

3

4 WS-66863 1 GASKET KIT ELEM
5 2C-49689 6 CLAMP BULB SS
6 WS-66688 1 THERMO TEMP CTRL
7 WS-66663 1 THERMO HIGH LIMIT Prior to 2009

7a 2T-307574 1 THERMO SAF MAN RESET

8 2R-45653 1 KNOB CONTROL 2.25 OD .25

9 2E-34769 2 FULEHLDR HPG-EE 10A 240V
10 2E-34768 2 FUSE SC-10 10A 300V
11 2E-33068 1 TERM BLOCK 2POLE
12 2E-34005 1 JUMPER FLAME SENSOR TERM
13 2C-41974 2 NUT 8-32 HEX 7/8 LONG ALU
14 WS-50131 1 TERM BLOCK KIT (RETRO)
15 2K-300102 1 STRAIN RELIEF INPT .375-1
16 2P-Z13854 1 TIMER 40MIN 240V SPDT
17 2E-33192 1 PANEL, ON & OFF SWITCH
18 2E-49550 1 SWITCH ROCKER POWER
19 2J-30516 4 LIGHT SIGNAL AMBERR
20 2M-302391 1 FACEPLATE CONTROL WELLS
21 2E-44904 1 SWITCH TOGGLE W/SEAL
22 2J-44834 1 BUZZER 220V ROHS
23 2M-Z13237 1 GRAPHIC LOWER 55F

E7-300009
2N-300013 ELEM ASSY 240V 8.5KW

ELEM ASSY 208V 8.5KW

2

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EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55FC (Electronic Control)

Model: WFAE55FC
Free Standing Electric Fryer
Electrical Components (Solid-State Controller)

PL363

IL2584 Rev. A 11/15/12

CONNECTION BOX

CONTROL PANEL

BEHIND CONTROL PANEL

UNIT W/FILTER WAND

FRAME BACKPLATE (EUROPEAN)

1

3

4

6

8

7

3

12

13

10

9

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

16

15

14

WFAE-55FC (SOLID-STATE CONTROLLER) ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

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PARTS LIST: WFAE55FC (Electronic Control)

WFAE55FC ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (SOLID STATE CONTROL)

Fig No Part No Qty Description

1 2E-301454 1 TRANSFORMER 208/240V 24V

3 2E-300688 1/3 SPARK QUENCHER, 380-415V ONLY

4

6

7 2J-301465 1 THERMISTOR 91K W/LEADS

8 WS-66863 2 GASKET KIT, ELEMENT

9 2C-49689 6 CLAMP BULB SS F49RT F58RT

10 WS-66663 1 THERMO HI-LIMIT

12 2E-40310 1 TERM BLOCK 4POLE 75AMP

13 2E-44887 1 SWITCH MICRO 120V 15A

14 2E-34005 1 JUMPER FLAME SENSOR TERM

15 WS-53068 1 TERM BLOCK 2POLE

16 2C-41974 2 NUT 8-32 HEX 7/8 LONG ALU

17 WS-50131 1 TERM BLOCK KIT (RETRO)

18 2K-300102 1 STRAIN RELIEF 1NPT .375-1

19 2E-49550 1 SWITCH ROCKER POWER

20 2M-Z16212 1 FACEPLATE CONTROLLER 55FC

21

22 2K-Z1530 4 SPACER

23 2J-Z16356 1 CONTROL CTT

24 2C-2553 4 NUT 6-32 HEX STL NO

WS-57779

WS-57780 CONTACTOR 3POLE 240V 40A

2N-306258UL

E7-300009 ELEM ASSY 208V 8.5KW, 3 PH

2N-306259UL ELEM 240V 5.67KW WFAE, 1 PH

2N-300013 ELEM ASSY 240V 8.5KW WFAE, 3PH

E7-Z16328

CONTACTOR 3POLE 208V 40A

2

ELEM 208V 5.67KW WFAE, 1 PH

2

CONTROL PANEL [RETROFIT KIT WS-WL0334

1

REQUIRED ON MODELS PRODUCED PRIOR
TO 12/04/12]

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Model: WFAE55F/FC
Free Standing Electric Fryer
Wand & Filter Pump Components

PL363

IL1767 Rev. C 10/19/12

1234

9

14

13

11

11

5

6

7

8

9

10

EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55F/FC

WFAE-55F/FS FILTER PUMP COMPONENTS

WFAE-55FS WAND COMPONENTS

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PARTS LIST: WFAE55F/FC

WFAE-55F/FC ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT

WAND & FILTER PUMP COMPONENTS

Fig No Part No Qty Description

1 2J-302283 1 HOSE ASSY SS .6 OD X 14

2 2V-46692 1 VALVE CHECK 3/8 NPT WF/WVA

3 WS-501231 1 PUMP ASSY

4 WS-501205 1 MOTOR FILTER 1P 115/230V

5 2I-Z12311 1 GASKET-FIBER WASHER

6 2K-3396X 1 FTG FLEX CONDUIT 90X3/8

7 WS-501205 1 MOTOR FILTER 1P 115/230V

8 2J-302287 1 HOSE ASSY SS 3/4 OD X 16

9 2V-49816 1 VALVE BALL 1-1/4 1500PSIG

10 E7-46720 1 SUCTION LINE FTING ASSY

11 2E-44887 1 SWITCH MICRO 120V 15A

12 DD-304309 1 VALVE 3 WAYS SS

13 DD-304734 1 OIL WAND & HOSE ASSY

14 2V-46692 1 VALVE CHECK 3/8NPT WF/WVA

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Model: WFAE55F/FC
Free Standing Electric Fryer
AUTO-LIFT COMPONENTS

PL363

IL1769 Rev. C 10/19/12

3

1

2

4

9

5

6

7

8

EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55F/FC

WFAE-55F/FC AUTO-LIFT COMPONENTS

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PARTS LIST: WFAE55F/FC

WFAE-55F/FC ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT

Fig No Part No Qty Description

1 E7-49961 1 CRADLE LIFT BASKET WFAE55

2 2P-300031 2 BEARING ROLLER .750D X .2

3 2C-41048 2 SCREW 1/4-20-3/4

4 DD-300037 1 PIVOT CRADLE WFAE55

5 2K-49972 1 BUSHING LIFT ROD WFAE55

6 2A-300542 1 ROD LIFT MOTOR WFAE55

7 2V-49812 1 YOKE ROD LIFT MOTOR WFAE55

8 2U-300513 1 MOTOR LIFT 1/10HP 230V 50

9 2C-49843 1 NUT 1-14 FINISH HEX JAM

AUTO-LIFT COMPONENTS

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EXPLODED VIEW: WFAE55F/FC

Model: WFAE55F/FC
Free Standing Electric Fryer
ACCESSORIES & REMOVABLE COMPONENTS

PL363

IL1768 Rev. B 10/19/12

1

2

3

4

10

5

6

7

8

9

11

12

O-RING FOR
FILTER LEAF

(not shown)

501900

FLAVOR-SAVER

FILTER POWDER

(not shown)

(2M-301698, 9 Pack)

WFAE-55F/FS ACCESSORIES & REMOVABLE COMPONENTS

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PARTS LIST: WFAE55F/FC

WFAE-55F/FC ELECTRIC OPEN FRYPOT

ACCESSORIES & REMOVABLE COMPONENTS

Fig No Part No Qty Description

1 2B-305097 2 BASKET WIRE TWIN WFAE55

2 2B-301667 1 BASKET FRYER WFA55

3 2B-306245 1 BASKET FRYER WFAE WVAE

4 E7-300235 1 COVER KETTLE WFAE55

5 2B-302203 1 PADDLE STIRRING CHICKEN

6 2P-302204 1 BRUSH CLEANING FRYERS

7 2P-46479 1 BRUSH CLEANING ELEMENT

8 2R-301901 1 SHOVEL STAINLESS STEEL

9 2C-49752 1 DOWEL CLEANOUT DRAIN

10 2I-301847 1 FILTER LEAF

11 2I-46474 5 O-RING .5 ID X .63 OD VIT

12 E7-301845 1 RESERVOIR ASSY WFAE55

NI WS-501900 1 O-RING FILTER LEAF

NI 2M-301698 1 POWDER FILTER 9 PACK WFAE

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WIRING DIAGRAM

WFAE-55F & FAE-55F

3Ø, 208V OR 240V, 17KW

1L1

1L2

E-SAFE

15

RELAY

1L3

1L1

1

2

3

1L2

1L3

10

"HEAT"

LIGHT

13

9

8

27

POWER

26

SWITCH

C

8A

FUSES (2)

15A MAX

9A

29

30

28

25

19

15

BUZZER

LIGHT

"POWER"
LIGHT

1

2

3

1

2

3

11

BUZZER

28

SAFETY
CONTACTOR

TERMINAL

BLOCK

6

5

4

EXTERNAL INTERLOCK
(REMOVE FOR
EXTERNAL CONTROL)

JUMPER

L3

L2

L1

7

8

9

14

23

33

35

32

34

24

14

BUZZER
SWITCH

COOK
LIGHT

20

17

31

22

TIMER

18

26

GREEN

36

27

OPTIONAL SOLID
SHORTENING MELT
OPTION

24 V PLUMBING
HEATER TAPE

50VA X-FORMER

24V

24 V FILTER PAN

HEATER PAD

FILTER
PUMP

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

THERMOSTAT

16

WHITE

GREEN

21

25

LIMIT
SWITCHES

INSIDE

MOTOR
HOUSING

BASKET LIFT
ACTUATOR

40

HI LIMIT
THERMOSTAT

BLACK

RED

TERMINATE TIMER MOTOR LEADS

W/ 3/16" INS PO TERM.(2C-38898)

17

18

NOM AMPS PER LINE

VOLTS

208

240

THREE PHASE

L2L1

4848

L3

47

414242

60 HZ

2M-Z13149~

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WIRING DIAGRAM

FERRITE CLAMPS ARE USED ON 380V MODEL ONLY

10

11

12

13

18

23

30

17

THERMISTOR

FOR VENTLESS MODELS ONLY

WIRES 40,41,42, AND 43 ONLY NECESSARY ON VENTLESS MODELS
WIRES 36 AND 37 ONLY NECESSARY ON 380V MODELS

37

S

FUSE

15A MAX

2

9A

C

POWER
SWITCH

24

25

42

CONTROLLER

TRANSFORMER
240V

208V

1

28

24V

FILTER
PUMP

16

10

FUSE

15A MAX

27

26

8A

40

30

26

34

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GREEN

27

3

SERVICE
REQUIRED
LIGHT

(RED)

51 51

44

45

REPLACE
FILTER
VACUUM
SWITCH
(SMALL)

45

44

HOOD

REPLACE
FILTER
LIGHT
(AMBER)

46

47

C

NC

55

UPPER CONTROL BOX

8500W ELEMENT

1L1

1L2

1L3

1L1

1L2

1L3

8500W ELEMENT

CONTACTOR

37

9

12

13

24V AC

THERMISTOR

LIFT

COM

TEMP

COM

NO

NO

NC

NC

18

17

S

37

GREEN

NOTE: -WIRE NUMBERS 16, 17 AND 18 ARE ROUTED THRU

A 3/8 INCH FLEXIBLE CONDUIT.

-WIRE NUMBERS 26, 27, AND 36 ARE ROUTED THRU
A 3/8 INCH FLEXIBLE CONDUIT.

11

J4

BASKET LIFT

ACTUATOR

LIMIT SWITCHES
INSIDE MTR HSG

1

2

3

1

2

3

15

14

10

11

WHITE

(COM)

BLACK

(DN)

RED

(UP)

BLOWER
MOTOR

WIRE
NUT(2)

48

49

M

57

42

16

CHECK
FILTER
LIGHT
(AMBER)

53

41

1/4 INS
MALE

INTERVAL TIMER

3

2

1

58

44

37

SAFETY
CONTACTOR

28

14

HI LIMIT
THERMOSTAT

18

17

WFAE55FC

3Ø, 208V,17KW

WVAE55FC

3Ø, 208V,17KW
1Ø, 208V OR 240V, 11.3KW

WFAE55FC

3Ø, 380-415V, 17KW

1/4 INS
MALE(2)

BAFFLE FILTER
MAGNET OPERATED
SWITCH

BUZZER

220V 60HZ

BLACK

BROWN

1/4 INS

1/4 INS

MALE

FEMALE

58

59

59

43

BLD'G ALARM RELAY
(2&4) BEHIND REAR
BOTTOM COVER ON
RIGHT HAND SIDE OF
BOTTOM PANEL.

1

5

NC

4

3

2

NO

COM

41

1/4 INS
FEMALE

56

40

50

54

41

VENTILATOR
POWER
LIGHT
(GREEN)

1/4 INS
FEMALE(2)

HEPA FILTER
MAGNET OPERATED
SWITCH

AIR FLOW

VACUUM
SWITCH
(LARGE)

52

44

RED

M-S

HOOD

56

NO

C

UPPER CONTROL BOX

43

6

5

4

3

2

1

TERMINAL
BLOCK

JUMPER

S

ALTERNATE WIRING FOR 380-415V

23

24

36

S

S

36

3

1

ALTERNATE WIRING FOR SINGLE PHASE OPERATION

1Ø, 208V OR 240V, 11.3KW

* NOT UL LISTED
ON SINGLE PHASE

S

6

5670W ELEMENT

1L1

1L3

1L1

1L3

5670W ELEMENT

VOLTS

208

240

*1Ø, 208

*1Ø, 240

3Ø, 380

SPARK
QUENCHER
(SNUBBER)
380V ONLY

5

4

-----

24 24 24

8

1

3

1

3

FRYER RATING

AMPS

L2L1
4848

56

L1

L2

L3

N

7

L3

L2

L1

7

EXTERNAL INTERLOCK
TERMINAL BLOCK
(REMOVE JUMPER
WHEN EXTERNAL
CONTROL IS USED)

5

4

L3

N

-----

47

-----

414242

-----

-----

-----47-----

-----

5

8

MAIN
TERMINAL
BLOCK

L3

L2

L1

50-60 HZ

2M-Z16338~

JUMPER

41

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