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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