Wells Manufacturing WVF886, WVF886RW, WVF886RWT Operation Manual

WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC

10 Sunnen Dr., St. Louis, MO 63143

telephone: 314-678-6314

fax: 314-781-2714

www.wellsbloomfield.com

503

OWNERS MANUAL

WVF886 SERIES

DUAL FRYPOT

AUTO-LIFT FRYER

with

UNIVERSAL HOOD

MODELS:

WVF886

WVF886RW

WVF886RWT

Includes

INSTALLATION

USE & CARE

EXPLODED VIEW

PARTS LIST

WIRING DIAGRAM

Model WVF886RW

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.

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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Unless otherwise specied, 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 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 BLOOMFIELD 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 Bloomeld 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 Bloomeld

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 Bloomeld, LLC

10 Sunnen Dr., St. Louis MO 63143 USA

phone (314) 678-6314 or fax (314) 781-2714

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 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.

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 Bloomeld 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 ...................... 7

INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8

OPERATION ......................................................... 13

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 17

DISPOSAL OF USED OIL ..................................... 22

MAINTENANCE (Periodic Cleaning) ..................... 23

TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS ............... 24

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ............................. 26

MSDS (Ansulex Low pH) ....................................... 29

ANSUL® COMPONENTS ..................................... 31

EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST ......................... 32—43

WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................... 44 –46

PARTS & SERVICE .............................................. 49

CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA .............................. 49

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

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MODEL

WVF886* NO

WVF886RW

WVF886RWT 240V 29 28 29 - 54 12,900

WVF886EU* NO

ROLL VOLTS 3ø AMPS 1ø

WARMER 50/60 Hz L1 L2 L3 N AMPS POWER CORD

208V 33 32 33 - 58 12,000

240V 29 28 29 - 50 12,000

YES

208V 37 32 37 - 61 12,720

380-415

3NAC

17 16 16 2 - 12,000 Power cord not provided

WATTS

*Available with optional frypot drain and 1/4-turn ball valve. RW units not available with optional frypot drain.

Minimum clearances required from unit to nearest combustible

surface or object

DIMENSIONS

30-3/8” WIDE (42-3/8” wide

including spacers) 77-3/16” HIGH, 35-3/8” DEEP, Power Cord (when provided):NEMA

15-60P

BACK SIDE BOTTOM TOP

inches n/a 6 6 19

millimeters n/a 152 152 483

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

VENTILATOR POWER ON

REPLACE FILTER PACK

VCS 2000

V2 V3 V4 V5 V6

4243

a3 1

18 16

VE N T IL ATO R C O NTRO L PANE L se e p age s 4 & 5

W AR M E R C O N T ROLS se e p age s 4 & 5

FRY ER CO N TR O L PA N EL se e p age s 4 & 5

a1 0

28 28 28

a1 5

a11

O PT I ON AL F R YP OT

DRA IN AN D VALVE

se e pa ge 4 & 5

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COCKED

FIRED

Fig. 1 Ventilator Section - Operating Features & Controls

Fig. 2 Ventilator Section - Controls & Indicator Lights

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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)

ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT

VENTILATOR SECTION

1 NAMEPLATE

a6.

8 ADJUSTABLE (FRONT) LEG Allows the unit to be leveled.

9 RIGID (REAR) CASTER Allows the unit to be easily positioned by lifting the front of the unit slightly.

a10. MANUAL PULL STATION

a11. FUSIBLE LINKS Automatically activates re suppression system in the event of re in the fryer.

12 LOWER REAR ACCESS PANEL

a15. DISCHARGE NOZZLE Fire suppression media discharges here (2 places).

16 GREASE BAFFLE Extracts and drains most grease and moisture from the air ow.

FIRE SUPPRESSION AGENT TANK (1.5 gal.)

Lists Manufacturer, Model and Serial Number information.

Also lists electrical specications.

Container for Ansulex™ Low-pH liquid re suppression liquid.

Provides a means of manual activation of the re suppression system. PULL ONLY IN CASE

OF FIRE!

Allows access to Ansul® re suppression agent tank (a6) and controls also access to main

power contactor (41).

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18 PRE-FILTER ASSEMBLY

19 HEPA/CHARCOAL FILTER PACK Stops most grease and smoke particles. Also assists in some cooking odor removal.

22 GREASE CUP Collects grease/moisture drained from grease trough (23).

23 GREASE TROUGH Directs grease/moisture removed by grease bafe to grease cup.

28 VENTILATOR EXHAUST DUCT

a31. STATUS INDICATOR

38 POWER CORD (WHEN PROVIDED) 6’ cord and cap. Plug for NEMA 15-60R (receptacle by user).

40 WARMER RELAY

41 POWER CONTACTOR Energizes fryer only while ventilator section is sensed as operational.

42 BUILDING FIRE ALARM RELAY Reports re alarm condition to building re management system.

43 GROUND LUG Ground wire of power cord connects here.

44 INTERLOCK TERMINAL Provides connection for shut-down control by building re management system.

53 FILTER INTERLOCK SWITCHES

56 VENTILATOR FAN Provides air movement for ventilation.

Comprises the PRE-FILTER FRAME and a replaceable PRE-FILTER. Stops larger particles of grease from reaching the FILTER PACK for reduced maintenance costs.

Exit point for ventilator airow - on top left rear of unit.

DO NOT BLOCK

Displays status of re suppression system (COCKED - FIRED). If FIRED, a buzzer will sound continuously.

Provides power to roll warmer section. Energized at all times except during re safety shut-

down.

Proper installation of grease bafe and lter pack close these switches in ventilator sensor

circuit.

VENTILATOR CONTROL AND INDICATOR PANEL

V1 POWER SWITCH

V2 POWER ON INDICATOR GREEN. Glows when POWER switch is ON.

V3 CHECK FILTERS ALARM INDICATOR

V4*

V5*

V6* SERVICE REQUIRED ALARM INDICATOR

REPLACE PREFILTER ALARM INDICATOR

REPLACE FILTER PACK ALARM INDICATOR

Energizes blower motor. If, after 10 seconds, proper conditions are met, appliance is energized.

AMBER. Glows if one or more lters are out of position. Check all lters and bafes 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 sufcient air ow. Filter MUST be replaced. Appliance is SHUT DOWN until expended lters are replaced.

* See PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION, pages 6 & 7 for special procedures regarding prelters and lter packs.

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Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing fuses.

CAUTION:

FUSE

FUSE HOLDER

ELEMENT HEAD

(SHOWN LOWERED)

BASKET LIFT

HEATING ELEMENTS (ELEMENT HEAD SHOWN RAISED)

ELEMENT LIFTING HANDLE

FRYPOT

HANDLES

FRYPOT

F.01

F.02

F.04

F.05

F.06 F.07

F.08

ELEMENT HEAD SUPPORT ROD

FRYER BASKET

FRYPOT DRAIN (OPTIONAL)

ANSUL

PUSH PUSH

F.01

F.02

W.06

W.05

W.07

W.04

W.01

W.09

W.03

W.02

W.08

RWT-STYLE

RW-STYLE

DRAWER

INSERT PAN

HUMITROL

RACK

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)

Fig. 3 Fryer Section - Front Panel Controls

Fig. 4 Fryer & Drawer Warmer - Operating Features & Controls

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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued)

ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT

FRYER SECTION CONTROLS

F.01 POWER SWITCH Turns fryer section on or off.

F.02 TIMER

F.04 TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT Set to desired cooking temperature.

F.05 HEAT INDICATOR AMBER. Glows when heating element is energized.

F.06 TROUBLE INDICATOR RED. Glows if safety thermostat is tripped.

F.07 HI-LIMIT RESET

F.08 DRAIN VALVE

OPTIONAL WARMER SECTION CONTROLS

W.01 WARMER TEMPERATURE CONTROL Innite switch control of temperature of one warmer drawer.

W.02 POWER ON INDICATOR AMBER. Glows when associated temperature control is turned ON.

W.03 THERMOMETER (optional)

W.04 HUMIDITY CONTROL

W.05 DRAWER CATCH Holds drawer closed.

W.06 DRAWER STOP

W.07 DRAWER ROLLERS Support drawer and allow it to open and close smoothly.

W.08 POWER SWITCH (RWT) Energizes unit (RWT-style only)

W.09 CONTROLLER (RWT)

Set to desired time, press to lower basket and begin timed cook

cycle.

Allows hi-limit safety thermostat to be reset after oil has cooled below 400ºF.

Optional frypot drain. Valve is 1/4-turn ball valve. NOTE: Drain not available on RW (roll warmer) units

Reads temperature inside drawer cavity. Must be ordered at time of initial build.

Slide control of shutters to control air circulation within the warmer drawer.

Prevents drawer from opening too far. Spring loaded to permit easy removal of drawer.

Controls cavity temperature. Readout displays setpoint and actual

temperature information. UP ARROW / DOWN ARROW keys allow modication of setpoint temperature. (RWT-style units only)

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

DANGER: BURN HAZARD

Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Always wear protective clothing and heat

resistant gloves when operating the fryer or ltering the oil.

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

All servicing requiring access to non-insulated components must be performed by

qualied service personnel. DO NOT open any access panel that requires the use of tools. Failure to heed this warning may result in severe electric shock.

CAUTION: BURN HAZARD

Contact with hot oil may cause burns.

For disposal of oil use only a container specically designed for the disposal of hot oil. DO NOT ll hot oil disposal container beyond MAX OIL line.

DO NOT

ll fryer beyond

MAX OIL

line on frypot.

CAUTION:

RIS K OF DAM A GE

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. NOTE: 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.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT submerge pre-lter or lter pack in water.

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 re 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 appliance is for use in commercial establishments only.

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

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.

Disconnect this appliance from electrical power before performing any maintenance or servicing.

Do not splash or pour water on, in or over any exposed element, control, control panel or wiring.

The technical content of this manual, including any wiring diagrams,

schematics, parts breakdown illustrations and/or adjustment procedures, is intended for use by qualied technical personnel.

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.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION (continued)

OPERATIONAL NOTES:

REPLACE PREFILTER and REPLACE FILTER PACK indicator lights provide a timely warning that a system shut-down is imminent.

The actual time between the indicator light coming on and the loss of

cooking appliance power will depend upon the cooking conditions.

Anytime a dirty pre-lter is replaced, the system airow will

increase. If the condition of the FILTER PACK is marginal, the

REPLACE lter pack light could then come on. If this happens, a fresh lter pack must be installed within a reasonably short time.

Loss of airow through the old lter pack will soon cause a system shut-down when the airow falls below minimum vapor capture levels.

KEEP SPARE FILTER PACKS ON HAND.

IMPORTANT: If you decide to “get the most” out of the old lter pack,

and continue to use it until a system shut-down happens, it is advisable

to have a fresh lter pack readily at hand, and have someone available

who is capable of replacing it. Otherwise, you may experience an extended down time, with consequent associated loss of business.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for loss of business due to a

system shutdown caused by a dirty pre-lter and/or lter pack (i.e.

red SERVICE REQUIRED light is on), when the user fails to have

the proper replacement pre-lter and/or lter pack on hand. Use only genuine Wells replacement parts and lters, call (314) 678-6314 or your

authorized Wells service agent. Parts supplied by others will void your warranty and may not provide safe operation.

The Ventless Cooking System™ hood is designed as part of a WELLS

fryer appliance only. No other use of this product is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its agents. Wells Mfg. assumes no liability for the use of this equipment with products by any other manufacturer’s, or for use of this equipment with any Wells

Manufacturing product other than in factory certied applications.

Fig. 5 Ventilator

Warning

Indicators

AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION

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

This appliance is and listed under UL File E146882.

This appliance is evaluated to BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI Building Code Requirements by National Evaluation Service, Inc. (NES) under Report No. NER-620.

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E146882

STD 4

E146882

Report No. NER-620

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:

RISK OF INjURY

Installation procedures must

be performed by a qualied technician with full knowledge

of all applicable electrical codes. Failure can result in personal injury and property damage.

UNPACKING & INSPECTION

Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all protective

plastic lm, packing materials and accessories from the Appliance

before connecting electrical power or otherwise 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 these components in or near the appliance for

later use. To prevent loss, these items should be installed as soon as possible.

1 ea. FIRE SUPPRESSION AGENT (ANSULEX® Low pH, 1.5 GAL.)

See Material Safety Data Sheet, page 27.

1 ea. FIRE SUPPRESSION MEDIA TANK 1 ea. FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK CHARGING CARTRIDGE 1 ea. GREASE BAFFLE 1 ea. FILTER PACK ASSEMBLY 1 ea. PRE-FILTER HOLDER with PRE-FILTER 1 ea. GREASE CUP 1 ea. GREASE TROUGH 2 ea. 6” SIDE SPACERS 1 ea. LITERATURE PACKAGE 2 ea. FRYPOTS (with or without optional drain) 2 ea. FRYER BASKETS Additionally: 2 ea. DRAWER INSERTS (if ordered with warmer drawers) 2 ea. HUMITROL RACKS (if ordered with warmer drawers) 2 ea. DRAIN VALVE ASSEMBLIES (for units with optional drain only)

SETUP

Setup the appliance only on a rm level surface. Non-combustible

material is recommended.

Refer to the Installation Instruction Sheet for required clearances. Maintain required clearances between the appliance and adjacent combustible surfaces. Verify 6” left and right side clearances to combustible construction. This appliance requires a minimum of 8 ft

(96”) (oor to overhead) to allow for adequate exhaust.

Verify that the VENTILATOR HOOD ASSEMBLY is properly and

securely assembled to the cooking appliance before beginning the

installation procedure.

If a remote manual pull station is to be installed, replace the rear casters with legs.

Level the unit after it is in its nal position. Using a spirit level, verify that the unit is level front-to-back and side-to-side.

Avoid storing ammable or combustible materials near the appliance.

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INSTALLATION (continued)

SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES

An Ansul® technician must charge and arm the re suppression system

before the ventilator blower will operate. See page 10.

Installation and start up must be performed by an Authorized Installation Company.

Installer must complete the WARRANTY REGISTRATION form, and record appliance installation particulars on the CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA form in this manual.

Certain codes require cooking equipment to be restrained with a

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 EQUIPMENT installation. Any restraint device must allow access to the back and sides of the unit

to provide for servicing and maintenance, and must not interfere with the operation of the FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Refer to the nameplate on the cooking appliance to verify the

ELECTRICAL SERVICE POWER. Voltage and phase must match the

nameplate specications, and available electrical service amperage must meet or exceed the specications listed on page 1. Incoming wiring must comply with National Electrical Code specications.

All 3ø fryer / universal hood appliances (except EU units) ship from the factory with a 3ø cordset.

All 1ø fryer / universal hood appliances; and, all EU fryer / universal

hood appliances must be wired directly to the electrical circuit. Most jurisdictions require an approved electrical disconnect to be installed in the branch circuit, in near proximity to the appliance.

Field conversion of 3ø appliances to 1ø is neither recommended nor authorized by Wells Manufacturing Co.

IMPORTANT!

Verify that this VENTILATOR

and food cooking equipment

installation is in compliance

with the specications listed

in this manual, with local code requirements, and in accordance with N.F.P.A 96 (THE STANDARD FOR VENTILATION CONTROL AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING OPERATIONS - current edition).

THIS IS THE

RESPONSIBILITY

OF THE INSTALLER

DANGER

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN

Electrical shock will cause

death or serious injury.

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NOTE: This appliance requires a dedicated electrical branch circuit with

50 Amp protection for 3ø; or,

80 Amp protection for 1ø.

IMPORTANT:

Contact a licensed electrician to install and connect electrical power to the appliance.

IMPORTANT:

Damage due to being connected to the wrong voltage or phase is NOT covered by warranty.

INSTALLATION (continued)

FIRE SUPPRESSION

AGENT DISPENSING

NOZZLES (2 PLACES)

ALL MODELS SHIP

WITH 2 FACTORY-

INSTALLED

FUSIBLE LINKS

MANUAL PULL

STATION

LOCATION

REAR CASTERS

REPLACED WITH

LEGS WHEN A

REMOTE MANUAL

PULL STATION

IS INSTALLED

REMOVE REAR PANEL

FOR ACCESS TO FIRE

SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

CONTROLS

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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.

IMPORTANT: The FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM must be SET-UP and CHARGED by an authorized Ansul® distributor before the ventilator blower will operate.

NOTE:

If the re suppression system

is discharged, a buzzer will sound continuously and

the cooking appliance will

remain inoperable until the

re suppression system is

serviced.

Recharging and resetting must be performed by an authorized Ansul® distributor ONLY.

Charging of the Ansul Fire Suppression system must be in accordance with Ansul® Design, Installation, Recharge and Maintenance Manual.

(Ansul® #418087-05)

DANGER

FIRE HAZARD

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION

1. Any REMOTE MANUAL PULL STATION must be installed by an authorized ANSUL® distributor in accordance with the AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.

NOTE: If a REMOTE MANUAL PULL STATION is installed, moving the unit for servicing will cause the Ansul® system to discharge. In this

case, the unit must only be installed with four xed legs (i.e. remove

rear casters and replace with legs). Additional legs may be ordered through an Authorized Wells Service Agency. See page 29.

2. The FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM is comprised of a

pressurized cartridge & container of liquid re suppressant,

with associated plumbing andcontrols. It utilizes factoryinstalled FUSIBLE LINKSfor automatic actuation, and a factory installed MANUAL PULL STATION for manual actuation. Two NOZZLES are used to

disperse the liquid re

suppression media.

3. When the re suppression system activates, the re

suppression media is discharged, both the

cooking appliance and

the ventilator are deenergized, and a buzzer will sound continuously.

The re suppression media

will form an emulsion designed to both smother

and cool the re.

Call your Authorized

Ansul® Distributor immediately for service.

NOTE: See page 27 for the Material Safety Data Sheet for the re suppression agent.

4. The MANUAL PULL STATION and any similar REMOTE MANUAL

PULL STATION will activate the re suppression system when the

ring on the pull station is pulled horizontally.

Fig. 6 Fire Suppression System

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INSTALLATION (continued)

FILTER RAIL

FILTER HOOK

FILTER PACK

PRE-FILTER ASSEMBLY

GREASE BAFFLE

GREASE TROUGH

GREASE CUP

AIR FLOW

HOLDER CLIP

FILTER PACK POSITION SWITCH

GREASE BAFFLE POSITION SWITCH

FILTER PACK SEAL

PRE-FILTER NOTE: AIR FLOW ARROW POINTS FROM INSTALLER WHEN PROPERLY INSTALLED

AWAY

FILTER FRAME

AIR FLOW

NOTE: PRE-FILTER IS SENSED AS BEING IN POSITION BY THE PRESSURE DROP ACROSS IT.

FILTER HOOK

FILTER HANDLE

FILTER PACK

SEAL

HOLDER CLIP

CLIPS ONTO

LEDGE

WALL OF UNIT

PRE-FILTER

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FILTERS INSTALLATION

1. FILTER PACK: Ships installed in the hood. If the FILTER PACK is not in position, the CHECK FILTERS indicator will light. If the FILTER PACK becomes clogged, the REPLACE FILTER PACK indicator will glow.

To install the FILTER PACK: Position the lter pack with the

charcoal portion UP. Slide the lter pack toward the rear of the unit until it contacts the guides on the back panel. Push the lter pack UP into the upper opening until it rests rmly against the lter pack

seal. When up in position, holder clips can be snapped over wall ledge on each side. To remove FILTER PACK: Grasp both holder clips and pull INWARD until the clips clear the sidewall ledge. Then,

pull the lter pack down and out.

2. PRE-FILTER: The PRE-FILTER ships in the FILTER FRAME. If the PRE-FILTER is not in position, or if the PRE-FILTER is not in the FILTER FRAME, the CHECK FILTERS indicator will light. If the PRE-FILTER becomes clogged, the REPLACE PRE-FILTER indicator will glow.

To install the PRE-FILTER: Pay attention to the air ow markings.

The AIR FLOW arrow will point away from the installer. Slide the

assembly up into the front opening, behind the upper lter rail.

While pressing slightly against the bottom of the assembly, pull the FILTER HANDLE toward you so as to engage the FILTER HOOK

over the lip of the top lter rail. Then lower and seat the assembly into the top indentation of the lower lter rail.

3. GREASE BAFFLE: If the GREASE BAFFLE is not in place, the CHECK FILTERS indicator will glow. To install the GREASE

BAFFLE: Slide the grease bafe up into the indentation of the upper lter rail, then lower and seat it into the bottom indentation of the lower lter rail. Pull toward you and downward to verify the

GREASE BAFFLE is properly seated in the lower frame rail.

NOTE:

The GREASE BAFFLE and FILTER PACK activate mechanical switches, and the PRE-FILTER activates a vacuum switch, to verify that

the lter elements are in their

proper positions.

All lter elements must be

properly installed or the

cooktop will not be energized.

Also, the CHECK FILTERS indicator will light.

IMPORTANT:

The lter hook prevents the

PRE-FILTER from being drawn in during operation. After installation, press

against the top of the lter

frame to verify proper

engagement of the lter hook over the lip of the top lter

rail.

Use only genuine Wells replacement parts and lters, call (314) 678-6314 or your authorized Wells service agent. Parts supplied by others will void your warranty and may not provide safe operation.

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Fig. 7 Filter Installation

INSTALLATION (continued)

CLOSED

O P E N

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DRAWER

SLIDE

DRAWER

STOP

DRAWER

ROLLER

ROLLER CATCH

HUMITROL

RACK

DRAWER

INSERT PAN

AIR VENT CONTROL

DRAWER

CATCH

DRAWER

ASSEMBLY

(shown from back)

WARNING

SLIP / FALL HAZARD SPILLED OIL

DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS

THE GREASE CUP

AND TROUGH

ARE INSTALLED.

Oil and moisture will drip onto

the oor and falls may result.

Death or serious injury may result from slipping and falling

GREASE TROUGH AND GREASE CUP INSTALLATION

1. Install the GREASE TROUGH into the brackets below the grease bafe.

2. Install the GREASE CUP on the right side of the unit, directly below the grease trough.

FRYPOT INSTALLATION

1. Using the lifting handle, raise the element head. The support rod is spring loaded and will move into place to support the head.

2. Install the frypot in the cutout beneath the element head.

3. Lift the element head slightly, then move the element support rod forward to allow the head to lower.

4. Gently lower the element head into the frypot.

ROLL WARMER DRAWER INSTALLATION

Be sure roller catches (inside warmer cavity) are in the open

1. position. Install drawer assemblies in drawer slides.

2. Place appropriate one drawer insert pan into each warmer drawer.

If used, place one Humitrol rack into each drawer pan.

On units with optional frypot drains, be sure drain valves are left in the closed position.

Fig. 8a Frypot Drain Valve Operation

Fig. 8 Roll Warmer Drawer Pan Installation

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OPERATION

VENTILATOR OPERATION

BE SURE BOTH FRYER SWITCHES ARE OFF.

1. Press the VENTILATOR POWER switch to ON. The green VENTILATOR POWER light will glow and the blower fan will start.

After a short time, if all lters are sensed as being in position and not clogged, the cooktop will be energized. The roll warmer is energized

at all times.

During normal operation, the VENTILATOR POWER light will be

the only light glowing on the upper control panel.

2. If the amber CHECK FILTER light glows, one or more lter elements

is out of position. Check the GREASE BAFFLE, PRE-FILTER and

FILTER PACK for proper installation in their respective positions.

Grease bafe and lter pack position are sensed by mechanical switches. Pre-lter position is sensed by a vacuum switch.

3. When the amber REPLACE PRE-FILTER light glows, the pre-lter is nearing the end of its service life. Replace the disposable PREFILTER ELEMENT.

4. When the amber REPLACE FILTER PACK light illuminates, the HEPA

/ Charcoal lter pack is nearing the end of its service life. Replace the

FILTER PACK.

Note: The REPLACE PRE-FILTER and REPLACE FILTER PACK lights

are a warning that the indicated lter is near the end of its service

life. The appliance will continue to operate for a period of time after

the light glows to allow continued operation through a peak period. However, the indicated lters must be replaced within a reasonably

short time period or they will clog and shut down electrical power to the

cooktop. The ventilator blower will continue to run.

5. When the red SERVICE REQUIRED light glows, either the pre-lter or lter pack (or both) is clogged and can no longer pass sufcient air to allow further operation. The ventilator fan continues to run, but the cooktop is shut down until the underlying clogged lter situation has been corrected. This can occur when neither CHANGE...FILTER indicator light is lit, if both pre-lter and lter pack are marginal. Replacing both the pre-lter and the lter pack

will remedy the situation.

Note: replacing the pre-lter, even though not very dirty, will often

extend the service life of the more expensive lter pack.

Reset the unit by turning the VENTILATOR POWER switch to OFF,

then back ON.

6. A failure of incoming electrical power will cause a shut down of the unit. After power is restored, reset the unit by turning the

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VENTILATOR POWER switch to OFF, then back ON.

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE

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

Fig. 9 Ventilator Indicator and Warning Lights

OPERATION (continued)

OFF

WELLS

3 7

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DANGER: BURN HAZARD

Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when operating the fryer.

CAUTION:

HOT SURFACE

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

FRYER OPERATION

NOTE: The two sections of the fryer are completely separate, and can

be used and controlled individually.

1. a. Be sure the TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB is turned to OFF.

b. Lower the element head into the frypot by pulling back on the

ELEMENT LIFTING HANDLE, raising the ELEMENT HEAD SUPPORT ROD, then carefully lowering the elements into the frypot.

2.. IMPORTANT:

On units equipped with frypot drains, be sure both drain valves are

closed.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT overll the frypot. Cold oil will expand as it heats. Adding

Fig. 10 Temperature Control

too much oil will allow the frypot to overow during operation.

Fill the FRYPOT with commercial-grade liquid shortening to the

MIN OIL line.

Capacity: 30 pounds (15 pounds each frypot).

For best results, always use top grade commercial shortening made specically for frying. Maintain proper oil level in frypot during operation.

3. Turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB to the desired temperature. The HEAT INDICATOR will glow. When the oil reaches the desired temperature, the heat indicator will go out. The heat indicator will go off and on during operation as the thermostat cycles to maintain temperature.

Fig. 11 Oil Level Marking

For best results: DO NOT set temperature control to a temperature

setting higher than is required for the food product.

4. Load either or both baskets no more than 1/2 full with food product. DO NOT overload fry baskets. For best results, load baskets uniformly to half full. Hang the basket on the BASKET LIFT.

5. Set the TIMER DIAL to the desired cooking time. Press the red button on the timer to lower the basket into the hot oil.

Fig. 12 Timer

NOTE: If the oil temperature

exceeds 440ºF, hi-limit safety

will shut down the unit, and red TROUBLE light will glow. To reset: Allow the oil to cool, then press the red button on

the back of the element head until it “clicks” and stays in.

If tripping persists, see Troubleshooting Suggestions, page 23.

When food is cooked, the basket will be lifted out of the oil. Handle the hot basket only by the basket handle.

6. When the heat indicator light cycles off, the fryer is ready to cook the

next load.

7. Reduce temperature control to 225ºF during idle periods to save

power and extend the life of the oil. The fryer will return to operating temperature in just a few minutes when needed.

8. Keep the fryer clean at all times. Rinse baskets frequently, and dry

thoroughly, in order to prevent oil contamination.

9. Drain the frypot completely after use. Filter the oil daily, or more often during heavy use.

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