Wells WV-FGRW 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
WV-FG SERIES
WV-FGRW
GRIDDLE AND
UNIVERSAL HOOD
with or without
ROLL WARMER
507
WV-FG
FRYER
COOKTOP
with
2-DRAWER
Includes
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE
Model
WV-FGRW
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.
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 304446 Rev. (-) M507 062102 cps
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Unless otherwise specified, 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 unau-
SERVICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE GUIDE
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 specified 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, air filters;
and, normal maintenance functions including
adjustments of thermostats, adjustment of micro
switches and replacement of fuses, indicating lights
and filters 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
thorized 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) 492-2782, for
information and other details concerning warranty.
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
non-genuine Wells parts completely voids any
warranty.
10. Installation, labor, and job check-outs are not
considered warranty and are thus not covered by this
warranty.
11. Charges incurred by delays, waiting time or operating
restrictions that hinder the service technician’s ability to
perform service are not covered by warranty. This
includes institutional and correctional facilities.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY xi
SPECIFICATIONS 1
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2
PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION 6
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 10
INSTALLATION 11
OPERATION 16
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 20
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 24
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS 27
MSDS (Ansulex Low pH) 28
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 30
PARTS & SERVICE 33
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA 33
INTRODUCTION
Thank You for purchasing this Wells Manufacturing Co. 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
AMPS 3ø
MODEL VOLTS WATTS
WV-FG 208 10750 30 43 24 NEMA 15-60P
240 11650 26 40 24
WV-FGRW 208 11425 32 43 26
240 12550 28 40 27
Minimum clearances required from unit to nearest combustible surface or object.
BACK SIDE BOTTOM TOP
inches n/a 6 6 19
millimeters n/a 152 152 483
L1
L2
L3
3ø
POWER
SUPPLY
1
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS
Fig. 1 Ventilator Section Operating Features & Controls
2
VENTILATOR SECTION
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)
ITEM
1.
5.
a6.
8.
9.
a10.
a11.
12.
a15.
16.
18.
19.
22.
28.
a31.
38.
41.
42.
43.
44.
53.
56.
57.
58.
DESCRIPTION
NAMEPLATE
APPLIANCE LIGHT
FIRE SUPPRESSION
AGENT TANK (1.5 gal.)
ADJUSTABLE (FRONT) LEG
RIGID (REAR) CASTER
MANUAL PULL STATION
FUSIBLE LINKS
LOWER REAR ACCESS
PANEL
DISCHARGE NOZZLE
GREASE BAFFLE
PRE-FILTER ASSEMBLY
HI-EFFICIENCY/CHARCOAL
FILTER PACK
GREASE DRIP TRAY
VENTILATOR EXHAUST
DUCT
STATUS INDICATOR
POWER CORD
POWER CONTACTOR
BUILDING FIRE ALARM
RELAY
GROUND LUG
INTERLOCK TERMINAL
FILTER INTERLOCK
SWITCHES
VENTILATOR FAN
HOOD SIDE SHIELD
SIDE SPACERS
COMMENT
Gives manufacturer, make and model description. Also lists voltage
and amperage data.
ON when hood power switch is ON. Illuminates cooktop.
Container for Ansulex™ Low-pH liquid fire suppression liquid.
Allows the unit to be leveled.
Allows the unit to be easily positioned by lifting the front of the unit
slightly.
Provides a means of manual activation of the fire suppression system.
PULL ONLY IN CASE OF FIRE!
Designed to break at rated temperature. Breaking (i.e. fire on the
cooktop) activates fire suppression system. Should be replaced at
least once per year.
Allows access to Ansul® fire suppression agent tank (a6) and controls
also access to main power contactor (41).
Fire suppression media discharges here (2 places).
Extracts and drains most grease and moisture from the air flow.
Comprises the PRE-FILTER FRAME and a replaceable
PRE-FILTER. Stops larger particles of grease from reaching the
FILTER PACK for reduced maintenance costs.
Stops most grease and smoke particles. Also assists in some cooking
odor removal.
Collects grease/moisture dripping from grease baffle(16).
Exit point for ventilator airflow - on top left rear of unit.
DO NOT BLOCK
Displays status of fire suppression system (COCKED - FIRED) If
FIRED, a buzzer will sound continuously.
6’ cord and cap. Plug for NEMA 15-60R (receptacle by user).
Energizes cooking appliances only while ventilator section is sensed
as operational.
Reports fire alarm condition to building fire management system.
Ground wire of power cord connects here.
Provides connection for shut-down control by building fire management
system.
Proper installation of grease baffle and filter pack close these switches
in ventilator sensor circuit.
Provides air movement for ventilation.
Required on left and right sides of hood. Factory installed.
Required to maintain 6" spacing from combustibles. Field installed.
3
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)
Fig. 2 Ventilator Section Controls & Indicator Lights
Fig. 3 Fryer Section
4
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)
ITEM
VENTILATOR SECTION CONTROLS
V.01
V.02
V.03
V.04*
V.05*
V.06*
* See PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION, pages 8 for special procedures regarding prefilters and filter packs.
FRYER SECTION
F.01
F.02
F.03
F.04
F.05
F.06
F.07
F.08
F.09
F.10
F.11
F.12
DESCRIPTION
POWER SWITCH
POWER ON INDICATOR
CHECK FILTERS ALARM
INDICATOR
REPLACE PREFILTER ALARM
INDICATOR
REPLACE FILTER PACK ALARM
INDICATOR
SERVICE REQUIRED ALARM
INDICATOR
FRYER POWER SWITCH
FRYER POWER INDICATOR
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
TEMP INDICATOR
HI-LIMIT INDICATOR
HI-LIMIT SAFETY RESET
HEATING ELEMENT
BASKET RACK
ELEMENT HEAD SUPPORT ROD
FRYPOT
FRYPOT HANDLES
FRYER BASKET
COMMENT
Energizes BLOWER MOTOR. If, after 10 seconds, proper conditions are met,
cooking appliances are energized.
APPLIANCE LIGHT is ON when POWER SWITCH is ON.
GREEN. Glows when POWER switch is ON.
AMBER. Glows if one or more filters are out of position. Check all filters and
baffles for proper installation.
AMBER. Glows when PREFILTER is approaching the end of its service life and
must soon be replaced.
AMBER. Glows when FILTER PACK is approaching the end of its service life
and must soon be replaced.
RED. Glows when PREFILTER and/or FILTER PACK has reached the end of
its service life and is too loaded to allow sufficient air flow. Filter MUST be
replaced. Appliance is SHUT DOWN until expended filters are replaced.
Energizes FRYER SECTION.
Glows when FRYER POWER SWITCH is ON.
Thermostatic control of cooking oil temperature.
Glows when HEATING ELEMENT is energized. Goes out when oil is up to
temperature.
Glows if HI-LIMIT SAFETY is TRIPPED.
Interrupts power to HEATING ELEMENT (red button pops out) if oil exceeds
safe temperature. Press red button to reset after oil has cooled.
Heating portion of ELEMENT HEAD. Includes heating element, temperature
control thermobulb and hi-limit safety thermobulb.
Hang FRYER BASKET here to load or drain. Also used as a handle to raise or
lower the ELEMENT HEAD.
Spring loaded to automatically support the ELEMENT HEAD in the raised
position. In order to lower the ELEMENT HEAD the SUPPORT ROD must be
released by rotating forward.
Holds cooking oil. Removable for cleaning.
Used to hold FRYPOT when installing or removing from appliance.
Holds product for loading / frying / draining.
5
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)
Fig. 4 Griddle and Drawer Warmer Sections
6
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)
ITEM
GRIDDLE SECTION
G.01
G.02
G.03
G.04
G.05
G.06
G.07
OPTIONAL DRAWER WARMER SECTION
D.01
D.02
D.03
D.04
D.05
D.06
DESCRIPTION
GRIDDLE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
GRIDDLE HEAT INDICATOR
GREASE DRAWER
COOKING SURFACE
SPLATTER SHIELD
WASTE TROUGH
WASTE CHUTE
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
POWER INDICATOR
THERMOMETER
HUMIDITY CONTROL
DRAWER PAN
HUMITROL RACK
COMMENT
Thermostatic control of griddle temperature
Glows when heating elements are energized.
Collects cooking waste from GRIDDLE. Removable for cleaning.
Heated portion for cooking food.
Helps control grease splatter and contamination between the GRIDDLE and
FRYER sections.
Scrape cooking waste to this area.
Cooking waste moved into GREASE DRAWER thru this opening.
Thermostatic control of warmer cavity temperature. Each drawer is individually
controlled.
Glows anytime the TEMPERATURE CONTROL calls for heat.
Indicates temperature inside the warmer cavity
(Note: THERMOMETER must be ordered at time of original build.)
Slide control of vents. OPEN for dry operation or CLOSE for humid operation.
Holds product.
Holds product above the pan bottom to allow a small amount of water to be
added to the pan for humid operation.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
DANGER
FIRE HAZARD
THE FIRE SUPPRESSION
SYSTEM MUST BE
CHARGED AND CERTIFIED
BY AN AUTHORIZED
ANSUL® DISTRIBUTOR.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO
MODIFY OR BYPASS THE
FIRE SUPPRESSION
SYSTEM.
AN UNCONTROLLED FIRE
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY, DEATH AND/OR
PROPERTY LOSS.
WARNING:
ELECTRIC
SHOCK HAZARD
All servicing requiring
access to non-insulated
electrical components must
be performed by a factory
authorized technician.
DO NOT open any access
panel which requires the use
of tools. Failure to follow this
warning can result in severe
electrical shock.
NOTE: Fire suppression system and all associated components must
only be serviced by an authorized Ansul® Distributor. All setup,
charging, repair and/or adjustment of the fire suppression system must
be performed by an Authorized Ansul® Distributor ONLY.
IMPORTANT: If a remote pull station is installed, both rear casters (9)
must be replaced with legs to deter moving the unit. MOVING AN
APPLIANCE WITH A REMOTE PULL STATION WILL DISCHARGE
THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.
This Ventless Cooking System™ is designed to help reduce odor
emissions, but will not completely eliminate cooking odors. Air
exchange at the installation site must comply with the requirements of
the local jurisdictional authority. To ensure that odors do not build-up,
recommended minimum air exchange is 300 - 400 cfm of outside air
into and out of the area where the unit is used. Recommend use of
wall fan and wall switch, to be supplied by user.
Disconnect this appliance from electrical power before performing any
maintenance or servicing.
Any procedure which requires the use of tools must be performed by a
qualified technician.
This appliance is not jet stream approved. Do not direct water jet or
steam jet at this appliance, or at any control panel or wiring.
Do not splash or pour water on, in or over any exposed element,
control, control panel or wiring.
Hot oil can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with hot oil.
DO NOT splash or pour water into cooking oil as severs splattering of
hot oil can result. Splattering hot oil can cause severe burns.
The surface of the griddle is very hot during operation and can cause
severe burns. Avoid contact with the hot griddle surface.
Exposed surfaces of this appliance can be hot to the touch and may
cause burns.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION (continued)
This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments
only.
This appliance is intended
No other use is
agents.
recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its
to prepare food for human consumption.
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 pre-filter or filter pack in water. Water will destroy
the filters leading to equipment shut-down.
The technical content of this manual, including any wiring diagrams,
schematics, parts breakdown illustrations and/or adjustment
procedures, is intended for use by qualified technical personnel.
This manual is considered to be a permanent part of the appliance.
This manual and all supplied instructions, diagrams, schematics, parts
breakdown illustrations, notices and labels must remain with the
appliance if it is sold or moved to another location.
This appliance is made in the USA. Unless otherwise noted, this
appliance has American sizes on all hardware.
CAUTION:
RISK OF
DAMAGE
DO NOT connect or
energize this appliance
until all installation
instructions are read and
followed. Damage to the
appliance will result if
these instructions are not
followed.
CAUTION:
BURN HAZARD
Avoid contact with hot oil.
Hot oil can cause severe
burns.
CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE
Exposed surfaces can be hot
to the touch and may cause
burns.
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