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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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371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas 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 first, an[...]
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W A R R A N T Y x i SPECIFICATIONS 1 WFGA-60FS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2 PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION 4 AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 5 I N S T A L L A T I O N 6 PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPER ATION 9 O P E R A T I O N 1 3 O P T I O N A L F I L T E R W A N D 1 7 C L E A N I N G 2 2 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CRADLE LIFT & ROLLERS 24 FI[...]
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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 TTEMPT T O BYP ASS OR HOLD IN THE BUTTON OF THE HI-L[...]
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) 3 For units equipped with OPTIONAL FILTER WAND W1 BURNER INTERLOCK SWITCH Disables burners any time drain valve is not clo s ed. W2 3-WAY VALVE HANDLE HORIZONTAL directs outp ut of filter pump to filter wand. VERTICAL directs output of fliter pump to frypot. W3 QUICK DISCONNECT MA LE FITTING Filter wand[...]
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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 exposed by openin g su ch panel s. Open[...]
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AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 5 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer 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. This appliance meets ANSI Z.83.11 sp e cificatio ns for gas-fired food service e[...]
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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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VENTILLATION REQUI R EMENTS A single WFGA-60FS gas-fired fryer require s a minimum of 700 cubic feet per hour (12 CFM) make-up air. The ventilatio n for the kitch en must have sufficient capacity to pr event a negative-pres sure condit ion. DO NOT obstruct or restri ct ventilation and make-up air required to support combustion. PLUMBING INSTALLATIO[...]
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INSTALLATION (continued) 8 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 1. Fryer electrical diagram and trou ble s hooting schematic are located on the inside of the fryer door. 2. The fryer is equipped with a three -prong grounding plug (NEMA 15-5P) for your protection a gai nst shock hazard. The fryer must be plugged directly into a properly groun ded three-prong rec[...]
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PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION 9 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 COMMERCIAL FRYER [...]
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PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) 10 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) 11 Close DRAIN VALVE (item 19) by turning the handle to the horizontal ( CLOSED ) position. IMPORTANT : Remember to fill the fryer to the COLD OIL LINE with fresh shortening prior to turning the PO WER SWIT CH to the FRYER position. Energizing the fryer wi thout oil covering the elements will cause serious[...]
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PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION (continued) 12 CHECK CONTROLS FOR PROPER OPERATIO N Refer to Operating Instructions, page 13. NOTE: This fryer is equipp ed with two separate auto-ignition burner control syste m s. On startup, each ignition system will tr y three times to prove its associated burner flame. Failure to prov e flame will result in shut-[...]
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OPERATION 13 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer 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 t[...]
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OPERATION (continued) 14 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 LEVEL line inscribed on inside of FRYPOT. Do not over-fill or under[...]
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OPERATION (continued) 15 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer 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[...]
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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 times and readout will display “ 00:00 ?[...]
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OPERATION - OPTIONAL FILTER WAND 17 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer FRYER OIL WAND Wells p/n 23068 Fryer Oil Wand is u sed as a convenient method of cleaning the sides of the frypot dur ing filtering, and fo r draining oil from the fryer for disposal. The wand connects to the fryer with a positive sh ut-o ff quick-disconnect fitting. T[...]
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OPERATION - OPTIONAL FILTE R WAND (continued) 18 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer FILTERING OIL - NORMAL OPERATI ON 1. Prepare the filter re servoir pan for filterin g. 2. Turn the DRAIN VALVE HANDLE down to open the drain and fill the filter reservoir. 3. Be sure the 3-WAY VALVE HANDLE is in the left-right position to direct the pump o[...]
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OPERATION - OPTIONAL FILTER WAND (continued) 19 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe b urn s. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when operating the fryer, filtering the oil or usi ng th e oil wand. WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD All servicing requiring access [...]
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OPERATION - OPTIONAL FILTE R WAND (continued) 20 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer USING THE OIL WAND - WASH OUT FRYPOT or DISCARD OI L 1. If discarding oil, be sure a suitable hot oil dispo s al container is available. Otherwise, prepare the filter reservoir pan for filtering. 2. Turn the DRAIN VALVE HANDLE down to open the drain and fi[...]
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OPERATION - OPTIONAL FILTER WAND (continued) 21 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer RETURN FRYER TO NORMAL OPERATION AFTE R USING THE OIL WAND 1. After washing down the frypot, turn the DRAIN VALVE HANDLE up to close the frypot drain. IMPORTANT: Drain handle must be fully closed in order to activate the heater safety switch. The drain hand[...]
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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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23 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer PREPARATION Drain oil from fryer before cleaning FREQUENCY Monthly, or as needed TOOLS Low-foaming commercial fryer cleanser Metal disposal container MONTHLY BOIL-OUT 1. Press POWER SWITCH OFF . 2. Close DRAIN VALVE (lever [...]
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24 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - CRADLE LIFT AND ROLLERS 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,[...]
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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” ring if it is cut, cracked or scuffed using one of th[...]
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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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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-temperature brush. Loosen crumb s and other deb ris to f[...]
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MAINTENANCE - DISCARDING USED OIL 28 1. Press the POWER SWITCH to the OFF positio n and allow the oil to cool to 120ºF (49ºC), or less , before attempting to drain the oil from the fryer. All oil should be in the kettle Make sure all oil has been returned to kettle, and there is no oil remaining in the filter reservoir. 2. Using suitable gloves, [...]
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29 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer TROUBLESHOOTING 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 Press TEMP key to check current temperature. Program menu key for desired temperature as required Hi-[...]
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30 371 301098 OpM anual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Filter pump will not run Switches not set for filtering Press power s witch (item 1) to FILTER Press pump filter switch (item 6) to O N Pump overload (item 17) tripped Reset overload. Press red button until it “clicks” and stays l[...]
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DESCRIPTION PART NO. BASKET, FULL SIZE 22441 BASKET, 1/2 SIZE 22448 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 t[...]
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