Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WFAE-55F Bloomfield
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WELLS MANUF ACTURING COMP ANY 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P . O. Box 280 V erdi, NV 89439 telephone: fax: 888-492-2783 www .wellsbloomfield.com 888-492-2782 PRINTED IN UNITED ST A TES OF AMERICA IMPORTANT: DO NOT .
Unless otherwise specified, all commercial cooking equip- ment 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.
W A R R A N T Y x i SPECIFICATIONS 1 WFAE-55F FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2 WFAE-55FS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 4 PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION 6 AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 7 I N.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2 1 POWER SWITCH (FRYER-OFF-FILTER) FRYER position energizes the FRYER and POWE R LIGHT; de-energizes FILTER PUM P . HEATING ELEMENTS energized and regulate to setting on CO NTROL T H ERMOSTAT (8). OFF position de-energi zed FRYER and FILTER PUMP.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) 3 9 HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT Provides over-temperature protection by de-e ne r gizing HEATING ELEMENTS should oil temperature exceed factory pre - set limits. 10 TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT Controls oil temperature.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 4 Fig. 1 WFAE-55FS Features & Operating Controls BACK VIEW FRONT VIEW LOWER CONTROL P ANEL RESET HI-LIMIT UPPER CONTROL P ANEL 8 3 4 5 WELLS 2 6 7 12 3 4 56 7 TIM.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) 5 W ARNING: FIRE HAZARD / HOT OIL The HI-LIMIT THERMOST A T 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.
This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments only. This appliance is intended to prepare food for human consumpti on. No other use is recommended or autho rized by the manufacturer or its agents. DO NOT open any panel that require s the use of tools for access.
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 7 This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if installed in accordance with the supplie d Installation Instructions and maintained according to the in structions in this manual. Domestic fryers are and listed under UL File E6070 for 208V and 240V.
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.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Refer to the nameplate on the front of the fryer and to the specifications listed on page 1 of this manual. Verify that electric service voltage, phase and amperage cap acity meet or exceed these specifications. Field wiring must be no less than 4 ga.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION 10 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 SWIT CH OFF . When boiling ceases, slowly add and stir in the LOW FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) 11 Press POWER SWITCH OFF . Close DRAIN VALVE (lever horizontal). Fill FRYPOT with 4 gallons of cold water. Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER . Wait 10 seconds, then press and hol d CLEAN but t on for six seconds. A beep will sound and readout will displ ay “BOIL”.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) 12 Examine the CRADLE ROLLERS. Adjust or tighten as required. Lubricate the rollers with vegetable oil. DO NOT operate the fryer unless CRA DLE ROLLERS are in place and rotating freely. Install LIFT CRADLE onto CRA DLE PIVOT.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) 13 FOR FRYERS WITH VENT HOOD (WVAE-55…..) For Ventilator Hood models (i.e. WVAE-55 FS), install DRIP PAN (item 18) 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.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) 14 Check operation of FRYER and all CO NTROLS. WFAE-55F: See page 15 WFAE-55FS: See page 16 WFAE-55FS w/solid shortening melt option: See page zzzz DETERMIN E MAXIMUM L OAD W EIGHT: For operational safety, it is very important to determine the maximum load weight for the specific operation.
OPERATION - WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS) 15 PRE-HEATING FRYER Make sure FRYPOT is filled with 55 LB. of cooking o il. Open door and set THERM OSTAT (item 10) to de sired cooking temperature. CLOSE THE DOOR. Set POWER SWITCH (item 1) to FRYER . POWER LIGHT (item 2) and HEAT LIGHT (item 3) will glow.
OPERATION - WFAE-55FS (SOLID STATE CONTROLS) 16 PROGRAMMING KEY FUNCTI ONS As each control panel key is pressed, a “beep” will sou nd. Illuminated indicator light for each key will light whenever that ke y is pre ssed, and any time the function associated with that key is active.
363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F /FS Electric Fryer OPERATION - WFAE-55FS (continued) 17 PROGRAM MENU TIMES AND TEM PERATURES For solid shortening melt optioned fr y ers , make sure elements are packed with 55 pounds of solid shorteni ng.
USING FUNCTION KEYS PAUSE Halts time countdown while any menu is running and readout displays time remaining. • Purpose: Allows the user to raise fry bask et to inspect product in the middle of a cook cycle. Time rema ining is frozen until PAUSE key is pressed again.
OPERATION - WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS) 19 PRE-HEAT THE FRYER Press any MENU key. If oil temperature has not reached programmed temperature, readout will display “ Pre -” “ HEAt ”, followed by the menu key #, and HEAT indicator will light.
OPTIONAL OIL WAND WASH OUT FRYPOT or DISCARD OIL 1. If discarding oil, be sure a suitable hot oil disposal co ntainer is available. Otherwise, prepare filter reservoir pa n for filtering (see page 25). 2. Turn DRAIN VALVE HANDLE vertical to open the dr ain and fill filter reservoir.
OPTIONAL OIL WAND RETURN FRYER TO NORMAL OPERATION 1. After washing down frypot, turn DRAIN VALVE HANDLE horizontal to close the frypot drain. IMPORTANT: Drain handle must be fully closed in order to activate HEATER SAFETY SWITCH. Drain handle must be horizontal before for frye r heating element can be energized.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 22 122 306626 OpM anual for HDG-Series Griddle s 122 306626 OpM anual for HDG-Series Griddle s DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Allow the fryer to cool before cleaning. Always wear protective clothing and heat resi stant gloves when cleaning the fryer.
363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F /FS Electric Fryer 23 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PREPARATION Drain oil from fryer before cleaning FREQUENCY Monthly, or as needed TOOLS Low-foaming commercial fryer cleanser Metal disposal container Press POWER SWITCH OFF .
363 300007 OpManual for WFAE-50F/FS Electric Fryer 24 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PREPARATION Drain oil from fryer before cleaning FREQUENCY Monthly, or as needed TOOLS Low-foaming commercial fryer cleanser Metal disposal container Press POWER SWITCH OFF .
363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F /FS Electric Fryer MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - FILTER SYSTEM 25 IMPORTANT: Make sure all oil is pumped into FRYPOT before removing reserv oir. NOTE: When prop erly assemb led, handle will point away from suction tube on BOTTOM SCREEN.
MAINTENANCE - FILTER SYSTEM (continued) 26 NOTE: Oil should be at least 300ºF (149ºC) DO NOT attempt to filter cold oil. DO NOT attempt to pump oil when less than 300ºF. Cold oil will not pass through the filter paper. Filtering cold oil will re su lt in the premature failure of the filter pump.
363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F /FS Electric Fryer MAINTENANCE - FILTER SYSTEM (continued) 27 Carefully and slowly add the contents of one package of FILTER POWDER to the oil in the frypot. Sprinkle filter powder onto surfa ce of the oil at point where it is being drawn down the drain.
MAINTENANCE - DISCARDING USED OIL 28 Press POWER SWITCH to OFF. Allow oil to cool to 120ºF (49ºC)or less before attempting to drain oil from fryer. Using suitable gloves, rem ove 1-1/ 4 NP T x 5-7/8” DRAIN PIPE from DRAIN VALVE. Store this item in a convenient pla c e.
363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F /FS Electric Fryer MAINTENANCE - DISCARDING USED OIL (continued) 29 Screw provided 1-1/4 NPT STREET ELBOW into DRAIN VALVE. Position female end to point forward. Screw provided 1-1/4 NPT x 12” DRAIN PIPE into elbow. Hand tight is sufficient.
363 300007 OpManual for WFAE-50F/FS Electric Fryer MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - CRADLE LIFT 30 NOTE: Failure to keep the cradle lift screw properly l ubricated will result in premature wear of the brass lift nut Wear caused by lack of proper lubrication is NOT covered by warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING - WFAE -55F (Manual Controls) 31 363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F /FS Electric Fryer SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Fryer will not heat Unit disconnected from electric power R.
TROUBLESHOOTING - WFAE-55F S (Solid State Controls) 32 363 300007 OpManual for WFAE-50F/FS Electric Fryer SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Fryer will not heat Unit disconnected from electric po.
DESCRIPTION PART NO. BRUSH, CLEANING HEATING ELEMENT 21647 FLAVOR-SAVER OIL FILTER POWDER (pk45) 22410 WAOC-1 MOBILE OIL DISPOSAL CADDY 22470 PADDLE, STIRRING CHICKEN 22515 BRUSH, CLEANING FRYPOT 2251.
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