Wells WFGA-60FS User Manual

WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280

Verdi, NV 89439

Customer Service (775) 345-0444 Ext.502

fax: (775) 345-0569

www.wellsbloomfield.com

OPERATION

MANUAL

371

for

GAS FRYER

model

WFGA-60FS

includes:

Installation

Use and Care

IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL

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

Part. No 301098 Rev. A

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

concerning installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.

M371 012100 cps

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

All commercial cooking equipment manufactured by WELLS MFG. CO. is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original installation or 18 months from the date of shipment from our factory, whichever comes first, and is for the benefit of the original purchaser only. THIS WARRANTY IS THE COMPLETE AND ONLY WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN LAW OR IN FACT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND/ OR FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH WELLS MFG. CO. PRODUCTS. This warranty is void if it is determined that, upon inspection by an authorized service agency, the equipment has been modified, misused, misapplied, improperly installed, or damaged in transit or by fire, flood or act of God. It also does not apply if the serial nameplate has been removed, or if service is performed by unauthorized personnel.

The prices charged by Wells Mfg. Co.for its products are based upon the limitations in this warranty. Seller’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair of defects without charge by a Wells Mfg. Co. factory authorized service agency or one of its sub-service agencies. This service will be provided on customer’s premises for non-portable models. Portable models (a device with a cord and plug) must be taken or shipped to the closest authorized service agency, transportation charges prepaid, for service. In addition to restrictions contained in this warranty, specific limitations are shown in the Service Policy and Procedure Guide. Wells Mfg. Co. authorized service agencies are located in principal cities. This warranty is valid in the United States and Canada and void elsewhere. Please consult your classified telephone directory, your foodservice equipment dealer or write the Factory Service Department, Wells Manufacturing Company, P.O. Box 280, Verdi, Nevada 89439, phone (775) 345-0444 or (888) 4922782, for information and other details concerning warranty.

SERVICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE GUIDE

ADDITIONAL WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

1. Resetting of safety thermostats, circuit breakers, overload protectors, over temperature protectors and/or fuse replacements are not covered by this warranty unless warranted conditions are the cause.

2. All problems due to operation involving fuel type, gas pressure, voltages or phase other than specified on equipment nameplates are not covered by this warranty. Conversion to correct fuel type and pressure adjustment, correct voltage and/or phase must be the customers responsibility.

3. All problems due to electrical connections not made in accordance with electrical code requirements and wiring diagrams supplied with the equipment are not covered by this warranty.

4. Replacement of items subject to normal wear, to include such items as knobs, light bulbs; and, normal maintenance functions including adjustments of thermostats, adjustment of micro switches and replacement of fuses and indicating lights are not covered by warranty.

5. Servicing of filters must be the customer’s responsibility and all problems associated with clogged filters are not covered by this waranty.

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

7. Full use, care, and maintenance instructions are supplied with each machine. Noted maintenance and preventative maintenance items, such as servicing and cleaning schedules, are customer responsibility. Those miscellaneous adjustments noted are customer responsibility. Proper attention to preventatve maintenance and scheduled maintenance procedures will prolong the life of the machine.

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

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

10. All genuine Wells replacement parts are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of purchase on non-warranty equipment. This parts warranty is limited only to replacement of the defective part(s). Any use of non-genuine Wells parts completely voids any warranty.

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

12. Charges incurred by delays, waiting time or operating restrictions that hinder the service technician’s ability to perform service are not covered by warranty. This includes institutional and correctional facilities.

SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE

NOTE: For your protection, please note that equipment in this shipment was carefully inspected and packaged by skilled personnel before

leaving the factory. Upon acceptance of this shipment, the transportation company assumes full responsibility for its safe delivery.

IF SHIPMENT ARRIVES DAMAGED:

1. VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE: Be certain that any visible loss or damage is noted on the freight bill or express receipt, and that the note of loss or damage is signed by the delivery person.

2. FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY: Regardless of the extent of the damage.

3. CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE: if damage is unnoticed until the merchandise is unpacked, notify the transportation company or carrier immediately, and file “CONCEALED DAMAGE” claim with them. This should be done within fifteen(15) days from the date the delivery was made to you. Be sure to retain the container for inspection.

Wells Manufacturing cannot assume liability for damage or loss incurred in transit. We will, however, at your request, supply you with the necessary documents to support your claim.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Inside Cover Specifications 1 Features and Operating Controls 2 Safety Procedures 4 Installation Instructions 5 Operating Instructions - Solid State Controller 10 * Maintenance Instruction

Cradle Lift Assembly Lubrication 14 Cradle Roller Assembly 15 Filter Leaf Assembly 15 Filtering Oil 17 Discarding Used Oil 19

Cleaning the Fryer 21 * Troubleshooting 23 Service Parts List 26

* TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONEL ONLY

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Wide 18.19” Deep 38.25” High 47.44”

CAPACITIES Lb. Kg.

Cooking Oil (Liquid Shortening Only) 60 27 Chicken (fresh) (Full Size Basket) 30 13 Chicken (frozen) (Full Size Basket) 25 11

ELECTRICAL

Voltage Requirement 120 VAC / 5A

1Ø operation ONLY

GAS

Natural Gas (3.5” water pressure) 62,000 BTU/hr * Field convertible to LP/Propane (10” water pressure)

* TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN ONLY

WFGA-60FS w/SOLID STATE CONTROLLER

BACK VIEW

FEATURES and OPERATING CONTROLS

UPPER CONTROL PANEL

FRONT VIEW

FRYER

OFF

FILTER

1 2 3 4

TIME TEMP

HI-LIMIT

RESET

HEAT READY MANUAL

MANUAL

5 6

PAUSE CLEAN STANDBY BASKET FILTER

LOWER CONTROL PANEL

18 19 20

21 22

1. POWER SWITCH FRYER position turns ON the FRYER and energizes the UPPER (FRYER-OFF-FILTER) CONTROL PANEL; and, turns OFF the FILTER PUMP.

Burner circuits are energized and regulate to the programmed

temperature.

OFF position turns OFF the FRYER . FILTER position energizes the FILTER PUMP.

2. TIME KEY Used to check and set menu times.

3. TEMP KEY Used to check and set menu temperatures.

4. READOUT LED display of various data and functions.

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

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

7. MENU KEYS Used to begin a menu time/temp cycle.

Keys 1 thru 6 are programmable for time and temperature; Key 7 is available for individually set time/temp cook cycles

8. FUNCTION KEYS Used to perform the functions of PAUSE, CLEAN, STANDBY,

BASKET (raise/lower) and FILTER (warning/acknowledge)

9. HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT Provides over-temperature protection by de-energizing the

GAS VALVES if the oil temperature exceeds the factory-set limit. RESET must be performed manually. Allow the oil to cool below 350ºF (177ºC), then firmly press the red button on the LOWER CONTROL PANEL until it “clicks”.

CAUTION: FIRE HAZARD / HOT OIL

THE HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT IS A FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE.

If tripping persists, contact your authorized Wells service agency for repairs.

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

HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT. A FIRE WILL RESULT.

10. SONALERT Audible alarm to signal end of a cook cycle and other programmed functions.

11. LIFT CRADLE Raises and lowers FRY BASKET.

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

13. OIL FILTER RESERVOIR Holds the filter element. Holds oil during filtering cycle.

14. EXHAUST FLUE Twin flues. Hot flue gases exit here.

15. LIFT MOTOR Raises / lowers LIFT CRADLE. Accessible for lubrication thru the access plate in back panel.

16. VENTILATION SLOT Provides air inlet for COOLING FAN inside CONTROL PANEL.

NEVER ALLOW WATER TO GET INTO THIS SLOT.

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

RESET BUTTON heating protection device.

RESET must be performed manually. Allow the motor to cool for approx. 15 min., then firmly press the red button on the back of the motor until it “clicks”.

18. BURNER ASSEMBLY Two assemblies; comprised of orifice, shutter, burner and ignitor.

19. DRAIN VALVE OVAL Opens and closes the DRAIN VALVE.

HANDLE To OPEN, turn the handle counterclockwise (to vertical).

To CLOSE, turn the handle clockwise (to horizontal).

20. GAS SHUT-OFF VALVES Two valves, one located behind each gas control valve. Allow isolation of either burner circuit.

21. GAS CONNECTION Gas supply connects here.

22. POWER CORD 115V 15Amp, NEMA 5-15P

23. DATA PLATE Identifies the appliance manufacturer, model and serial number;

also gives electrical ratings, gas ratings.

SAFETY PROCEDURES

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

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

DANGER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

which is important, but not hazard related.

FRYER PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

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

2. This fryer is intended for use in commercial establishments, where all operators are familiar with the appliance use, limitations and associated hazards. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARNINGS MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL OPERATORS AND USERS.

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

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

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

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

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

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

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

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

COMPONENTS

1 ea. FILTER RESERVOIR 1 ea. FILTER LEAF with O-RING 4 ea. FILTER RESERVOIR SUCTION TUBE O-RING (on FILTER

RESERVOIR SUCTION TUBE) 1 ea. FRY BASKET, FULL SIZE 1 ea. LIFT CRADLE 1 ea. FRYPOT LID

ACCESSORIES

1 ea. LITERATURE PACKAGE 1 bx. FILTER POWDER 2 ea. HIGH TEMPERATURE BRUSHES 1 ea. STAINLESS STEEL SHOVEL 1 ea. CLEANOUT DOWEL (WOOD ROD) 1 ea. “T”-SHAPED SCRAPER w/ INSTRUCTIONS

B. SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES

1. Installation and start up should be performed by an authorized installation company. Installer must record fryer installation particulars on the CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA form on page 27 of this manual.

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

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

C. EQUIPMENT SET-UP

GAS VALVE

1. A single WFGA-60FS gas-fired fryer requires a minimum of 700 cubic feet per hour (12 CFM) make-up air. The ventilation for the kitchen must have sufficient capacity to prevent a negative-pressure condition. DO NOT obstruct or restrict ventilation and make-up air required to support combustion.

2. Setup the FRYER only on a firm, level surface. Clearances from all combustible and noncombustible construction is 1” minimum. The area around the fryer must be kept clear of combustibles.

3. LEVELING: Verify that the fryer sits firmly ON BOTH CASTERS AND ON BOTH LEGS. With a spirit level, check that the fryer is level front-to-back and side-to-side. With the adjustable legs, adjust as required to level the fryer.

4. DO NOT obstruct the flow of the two exhaust flues (item 14) at the top rear of the fryer. It is especially critical that gas supply piping and electrical supply cord and/or receptacle be routed away from the path of the hot combustion fumes.

5. This fryer must be installed and operated under a ventilation hood conforming to all applicable local codes. Combustion fumes must be vented in accordance with local codes.

6. Cooking and cleaning functions require unobstructed access. The frypot, control panel and front access panel must be maintained free from obstructions. The rear access panel must be accessible for maintenance.

D. PLUMBING INSTALLATION

DANGER

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

GAS CONNECTIONS AND GAS ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE MADE BY

A LICENSED PLUMBER, CERTIFIED IN GAS INSTALLATION

A gas explosion will cause death or serious injury.

1. The installation of this fryer must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, the installation of this fryer must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1). In Canada, the National Gas Installation Code (CAN/CGAB149.2) is applicable.

2. In any instance where gas supply pressure is in excess of 15” water pressure (1/2 psi or 3.45kP), the fryer must be isolated from the supply piping by closing its two individual manual shut-off valves (item 20). IMPORTANT: Failure to isolate the fryer from excessive pressure will damage the gas valves and allow raw gas to leak into the room.

OPEN

CLOSED

3. This fryer is orificed at the factory for natural gas at a pressure of 3.5” of water column. The installed orifice is suitable for use at -280 to 2999 feet (-85 to 914 meters) elevation. It is the responsibility of the installer to install the factory recommended orifice and pressure regulator kit suitable for the fuel type and elevation at the final installation site.

The red tag (p/n 301217) attached to the gas connection provides pressure settings and part numbers for conversion kits applicable to various fuels and altitudes.

NOTE: Failure to install proper orifices can burn cooking oil and cause potential burner and flue system failure. Damaged caused by improper orifice installation is NOT covered by warranty.

E. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

1. Fryer electrical diagram and troubleshooting schematic (item 22) are located on the inside of the fryer door.

2. The fryer is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug (NEMA 15-5P) for your protection against shock hazard. The fryer must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle (NEMA 15-5R).

CAUTION - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG.

Ungrounded electrical equipment cause personal injury

and property damage.

3. The installation of this fryer must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, the installation of this fryer must conform with the National Electrical Code (ANSI Z223.1). In Canada, CSA C22.2 is applicable.

4. Because the fryer draws less than 8 amps, two fryers may be plugged into the same 15 amp circuit if required.

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