Wells Manufacturing H-2412G Operation Manual

WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC

10 Sunnen Dr., St. Louis, MO 63143

telephone: [phone]

fax: [phone]

www.wellsbloomfield.com

OPERATION
MANUAL

for

COUNTER TOP
GAS HOTPLATE

Model
H-2412G

INSTANT-ON

Includes
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE

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Model H-2412G
Instant-On

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store gasoline or other ammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

WARNING:

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance

instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

IMPORTANT:

The purchaser of this equipment must post in a prominent location instructions to be followed in the
event the user smells gas. This information shall be obtained by consulting the local gas supplier.

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 2M-306916 Rev. D M228 100630

Unless otherwise specified, all commercial cooking
equipment manufactured by WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC 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 BLOOMFIELD 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 Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield
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 contact:

Wells Bloomfield, LLC

10 Sunnen Dr., P.O.Box 430129 St. Louis MO 63143 USA

phone [phone] or fax [phone]

for information and other details concerning warranty.

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

SERVICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE GUIDE and ADDITIONAL WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

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 Bloomfield 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.

SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE

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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; 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

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.

M228 2M-306916 OpM H-2412 Instant-On Dual Pilot Gas Hotplate

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY xi
SPECIFICATIONS 1
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2
PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION 3
AGENCY APPROVAL INFORMATION 3
INSTALLATION 4
INITIAL ADJUSTMENT 7
OPERATION 8
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 11
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 12
PARTS & SERVICE 13
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA 13

Thank You for purchasing this

Wells Bloomeld appliance.

Proper installation, professional
operation and consistent
maintenance of this equipment
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 equipment, and to use
and care for the equipment in a
manner which will ensure its
optimum performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

H-2412G

Instant-On

Dual Pilot

COOKING
SURFACE

11-7/32” Wide,

22-27/32” Deep

STYLE FUEL

2 BURNERS

WITH INDIVIDUAL

CONTROL

MANIFOLD

PRESSURE

Natural

Gas

Propane 10.0” W.C. 12,000 24,000

5.0” W.C. 12,000 24,000

B.T.U /HR/

BURNER

TOTAL

B.T.U./HR

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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

Fig. 1 Countertop Gas Hotplate - Features & Operating Controls

BURNERS Provide cooking heat
Front and rear burners are individually controllable
Removable for easy cleaning

BURNER CONTROL Provide individual control of front and rear burners
KNOBS

PILOT LIGHT Provides ignition source for main burners
ACTUATOR Admits gas to burner when depressed. Actuator head removable
for easy cleaning

GRATE ASSEMBLY Holds food product at proper distance from burner ame

Removable for easy cleaning
DRIP TRAY Catches drippings

Removable for easy cleaning
ADJUSTABLE LEGS Allow for ventilation under hotplate. Provide means of

leveling the appliance, and of cleaning underneath
NAMEPLATE Gives Manufacturer, Model and Serial Number

(on back—not shown) Also provides fuel specications and agency approval information

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M228 2M-306916 OpM H-2412 Instant-On Dual Pilot Gas Hotplate

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments
only.

This appliance is intended
No other use is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its
agents.

This hotplate must be installed by a technician qualied and certied or
licensed to install gas-red equipment. A licensed technician must

perform the initial startup and adjustment of this appliance.
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 hotplate or burners in water. DO NOT splash
or pour water into interior of hotplate. Burners which have been
allowed to become wet must be thoroughly dried before use.

Hotplate must be operated with supplied 4” legs 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.

This appliance is made in the USA. Unless otherwise noted, this
appliance has American sizes on all hardware.

to prepare food for human consumption.

WARNING:

FIRE HAzARD

In the event a gas odor is
detected, shut down the unit
at the main gas shutoff and
contact your local gas supplier
from a neighboring location
for service.

CAUTION:

FALL HAzARD

DO NOT stand or sit on the
hotplate.

CAUTION:

FALL HAzARD

DO NOT use the hotplate as a
stool or ladder.

AGENCY APPROVAL INFORMATION

This unit complies with NSF standard 4 only if maintained and
operated per the instructions in this manual.

This appliance meets ANSI Z83.11 specications for gas-red food

service equipment.
This appliance is CSA listed for gas operation.

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STD 4

INSTALLATION

WARNING

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.

DANGER:

HEALTH
HAzARD

This appliance must be
properly ventilated.
Failure to provide proper
ventilation of exhaust
gasses can result in severe
injury and death.

WARNING:

FIRE HAzARD

Do not store ammable or

combustible materials near this

appliance. The open ame of

this appliance can cause such
materials to ignite.

UNPACKING & INSPECTION

Carefully remove the hotplate from the carton. Remove all

protective plastic lm, packing materials and accessories from the

hotplate before connecting the hotplate to fuel gas or otherwise
performing any installation procedure.

Carefully read all instructions in this manual and the Installation
Instruction Sheet packed with the hotplate before starting any
installation.

Read and understand all labels and diagrams attached to the
hotplate.

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

Thoroughly clean the appliance before use. See Cleaning
Instructions, page 11.

SETUP

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

The hotplate must be leveled with a spirit level in its nal operational

position, prior to beginning the gas piping installation.

Clearances to adjacent surfaces must be maintained.
Maintain a minimum of 3” from hotplate sides and 3” from rear of the
hotplate to combustible walls; 0” from sides and rear of the hotplate
to non-combustible walls; and; 4” from non-combustible counter as
established by provided 4” legs. Supplied legs must be properly
installed. Once installed, the legs should NOT be removed.

Maintain adequate clearances for cleaning and proper operation.

The hotplate must be installed in an area with sufcient make-up air for
proper combustion, and must be installed such that the ow of combustion

and ventilation air will not be obstructed.

NOTICE:

Manufacturer’s warranty on
this hotplate is in effect only
when the hotplate is installed
and operated in accordance
with these instructions and
local codes and ordinances or,
in the absence of local codes,
the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 (current edition).
The manufacturer of the
hotplate assumes no liability
for any damage resulting from
failure to comply with this
notice.

For servicing, Wells Mfg. recommends 6” clearance from rear of the
hotplate to wall.

When used with an exhaust fan, special precautions must be observed to
avoid interference with the operation of the hotplate, such as drafts and air
starvation.

The current edition of NFPA 96 (Standard for the Installation of

Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease Laden Vapors from
Commercial Cooking Equipment) species ventilation requirements to

ensure the removal of exhaust gasses and products of combustion.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE THAT
THIS GAS HOTPLATE INSTALLATION CONFORMS TO ALL
APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES.

The area where the hotplate is installed must be kept clear of combustibles

and ammables. This includes mops, rags, grease, wrapping paper and

electric cords.

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