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    PRINTED IN UNITED ST A TES OF AMERICA WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P . O. Box 280 V erdi, NV 89439 www .wellsbloomfield.com telephone: 775-689-5703 fax: 775-689-5976 IMPORTANT: DO NOT DI SCARD THIS MANUAL This manual is considered to be part of the appli ance and is to be given to the OWNER or MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the pers on re[...]

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    363 300007 OpManual for WFAE-50F/FS Electric Fryer Unless otherwise specified, all commercial cooking equipment manufactured by WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC is warranted against defects in ma terials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original installation or 18 months from the date of shipment from our factor y, whichever comes fir[...]

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    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 S T A L L A T I O N 8 PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION 10 OPERATION WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTR OLS) 15 WFAE-55FS (SOLID STATE CONTROLS) 16 O P T I O N A L [...]

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    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 HERMOSTAT (8). OFF position de-energi zed FRYER and FILTER PUMP. FILTER position de-energizes FRYER; e nergizes FILTER PUMP SWITCH (6)[...]

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    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. Range: 250ºF (121ºC) 375ºF (191ºC) 11 DRAIN VALVE LEVER Opens and closes the DRAIN VALV[...]

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    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 TIME TEMP HEAT READY MANUAL MANUAL PAUSE CLEAN ST ANDBY BASKET FILTER FRYER OFF FILTER 1 9 10 13 15 12 11 20 18 16 14 17 19 1 POWER SWITCH (FRYER-OFF-FIL[...]

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    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. Otherwise, contact your authorized Wells Service Agent for repairs. DO NOT A TTEM[...]

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    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. Live electric circuits may be expose d by open ing such panels. Openi[...]

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    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. Export (European) fryers comply with standards for 380-[...]

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    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: FIRE HAZARD Do not store gasoline or any other flammable or combustible material near this ap[...]

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    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. solid copper wire, rated for at lease 90ºC. Fryers are shipped from the f[...]

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    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. Using the HIGH TEMPERATURE BRUSH su[...]

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    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”. Slowly add and stir in the LOW FOAMING COMM[...]

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    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. Set FRY BASKET on LIFT CRADLE. Install FILTER LEAF into FILTER RESERVOIR. SUCTION[...]

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    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. IMPORTANT : Remember t[...]

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    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 MAXIMU M LOAD W EIGHT: For operational safety, it is very important to determine the maximum load weight for the specific operation. This can be acc[...]

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    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. HEAT LIGHT wil l cycle on and off with the HEATING E[...]

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    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. FRYER - OFF - FILTER switch (item 1) allows the fryer to be place[...]

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    363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F/FS Electric Frye r 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. For all other fr yers, make sure FRYPOT is filled with room temperature liqui d shorteni ng to the COLD OIL LEV[...]

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    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. • To use: While a menu is running, press and hold PAUSE key for five seconds, [...]

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    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. When oil has reached programmed temperature, READY indicator will light, a “beep” will sound five t[...]

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    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. 3. Connect wand (female) fitting to the fryer (male) fitting: a. S[...]

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    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. 2. At conclusion of use, pre ss FRY[...]

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    CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 22 122 306626 OpM anual for HDG-Series Griddles 122 306626 OpM anual for HDG-Series Griddles 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. PREPARATION Press POWER SWITCH to OFF Allow [...]

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    363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F/FS Electric Frye r 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 . Close DRAIN VALVE (lever horizontal). Fill FRYPOT with 4 gallons of cold water. Press [...]

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    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 . Close DRAIN VALVE (lever horizontal). Fill FRYPOT with 4 gallons of cold water. Press P[...]

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    363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F/FS Electric Frye r MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - FILTER SYSTEM 25 IMPORTANT: Make sure all oil is pumped into FRYPOT before removing reserv oir. NOTE: When prop erly ass embled, handle will point away from suction tube on BOTTOM SCREEN. NOTE: Inspect the “O” RING on FILTER SUCTION TUBE for damage. Replace “O” r[...]

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    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. Damage as a result of pumping cold oil IS NOT COVE[...]

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    363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F/FS Electric Frye r 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 c e of the oil at point where it is being drawn down the drain. Brush down sides and bottom of frypot using provide d hi-temp[...]

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    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. IMPORTANT NOTE: These instructions for discarding used oil may be disregarde[...]

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    363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F/FS Electric Frye r 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. Place a suitable METAL OIL DISPOSAL CONTAINER und er DRA IN PIPE. Slowly [...]

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    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. Recommended frequ en cy is “as required”, and, at a minimum, every[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING - WFAE -55F (Manual Controls) 31 363 30007 OpM anual for WFAE-55F/FS Electric Frye r SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Fryer will not heat Unit disconnected from electric power Reconnect to power Check/reset circuit breaker Temp control thermostat (item 10) not set Set thermostat to desired temperature Hi-Limit thermostat (ite[...]

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    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 power Reconnect to power Check/reset circuit breaker Menu temp not programmed or set too low Program menu key for desired temperature Hi-Limit thermosta[...]

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    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 F R YPOT 22516 *FILTER WAND ASSY 23188 MOLYDISULFIDE LUBE (LOCAL PURCHASE) *NOTE: The filter wand assembly involv es a differe nt plumbing arrangement than stand[...]

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    Genuine Parts Protect - YOU - All - W ays SER VICE TRAINING - QUALITY SER VICE SER VICE TRAINING - QUALITY SER VICE CUSTOMER SA TISF ACTION CUSTOMER SA TISF ACTION Commercial Food Equipment Service Association Wells Bloomfield proudly supports CFESA Commercial Food Equipment Service Association PRINTED IN UNITED ST A TES OF AMERICA WELLS BLOOMFIELD[...]