Bloomfield WFPE-30F manual

IMPORTAN T : DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL This manual is considered to be part of the FR YER and is to be given to the OWNER or MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS of the FRYER. Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER . THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PERSONS USING OR INSTALLIN[...]

All commercial cooking equipment manufactured by WELLS MF G . 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, which- ever comes first, and is for the benefit of the origi- nal purchaser only . THIS WARRANTY IS THE C[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 Specifications 1 Features and Operating Controls 2 Safety Procedures 4 Installation Instructions 5 Operating instruction 10 Maintenance Instructions Filter Paper Installation 1 1 Filtering Oil 12 Discarding Used Oil 14 Cleaning the Fryer 15 Troubleshooting 17 Service Parts List 19 DIMENSIONS Wide 15.62 ”[...]

2 1. POWER SWITCH FRYER position turns ON the FR YER and POWER LIGHT ; and, ( FRYER-OFF-FILTER ) turns OFF the FIL TER PUMP . Heating elements are energized and regulate to the temp. set on the CONTROL THERMOST A T ( item 8) . OFF position turns OFF the FRYER and de-energizes the lower panel FILTER PUMP SWITCH (item 6). FILTER position energizes th[...]

3 7. HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT Provides over-temperature protection by de-energizing the HEATING ELEMENTS if the oil temperature exceeds the factory-set limit. RESET must be performed manually. Allow the oil to cool below 300ºF (93ºC), then firmly press the red button on the LOWER CONTROL PANEL until it resets (snaps). 8. TEMPERATURE Controls the oil t[...]

4 SAFETY PROCEDURES Knowledge of proper procedures is essential to the safe operation of electrically energized equipment. In accordance with generally accepted product safety labeling guidelines for potential hazards, the following signal words and symbols are used throughout this manual. DANGER 1. This fryer is intended for use to deep fry food p[...]

INS TALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 A. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 1. Carefully remove the FRYER from the carton. Remove all protective plastic film, packaging materials and accessories from the FR YER and the FIL TER RESER VOIR before connecting electrical power to the FR YER or otherwise performing any installation procedures. NOTE: DO NOT discard the CAR [...]

D. ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION 1. Refer to the nameplate on the front of the fryer. Verify the ELECTRICAL SERVICE POWER. Voltage and phase must match the nameplate specifications, and available electrical service amperage must meet or exceed the specifications listed on page 1. Wiring must be no less than12 ga. solid copper wire, rated for at least 7[...]

7 E. EQUIPMENT PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION 1. CLEANING: Prior to leaving the factory, the fryer is tested for proper operation with peanut oil. After testing is complete, the oil is removed but oil residue remains. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the frypot before filling it with fresh oil. NOTE: Use a LOW-FOAMING COMMERCIAL FRYER CLEANSER O[...]

3. Install the SUCTION TUBE O-RIN G , FILTER SCREEN, FILTER PAPER and FILTER PAPER HOLDER into the FILTER RESERVOIR. Install the assembled FILTER RESERVOIR into the fryer. The O-RING for the filter reservoir suction tube, and up to three spare O-RINGS, are stored as shown: STORAGE FOR 3 SPARE “ O ” RINGS “ O ” RING IN “ O ” RING GROOVE [...]

7. DETERMINE MAXIMUM LOAD WEIGHT : For operational safet y, it is very important to determine the maximum load weight for the specific operation. This can be accomplished by starting out with small loads and g radually increasing to the largest load size which allows the operator sufficient time to close and lock the fryer cover handle (item 14) wi[...]

OPER AT ING INSTRUCTIONS 1 0 A . PRE-HEATING THE FRYER 1. Make sure the BASKET RACK (item 19) is in place, straddling the HE ATING ELEMEN T , and that the FR YPOT is filled with cooking oil to the proper level. 2. Open the door and set the THERMOS TAT (item 8) to the desired cooking temperature. CLOSE THE DOOR. 3. Set the POWER SWITCH (item 1) to t[...]

1 1 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS A. FI LT ER PAPER INS TALLATION Replace FIL TER P APER after each day ’ s filtration, or as needed to return oil promptly to the kettle. 1. Open the FRYER DOOR and slide the FILTER RESERVOIR forward to remove it. 2. Remove the FILTER PAPER HOLDER, used FILTER PAPER and FILTER SCREEN. Discard the used filter paper and [...]

1 2 B. FI LT ERING OIL IMPORTAN T : Filtering the cooking oil helps to ensure the quality of the food product. Careful observation of the finished food product will help you determine your optimal filtering frequenc y . (Example: filter the oil after each six loads of fresh breaded product.) Oil should be at 300ºF (149ºC). DO NOT attempt to filte[...]

1 3 BURN HAZARD PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND INSULA TED GLOVES MUST BE WORN WHEN CLEANING THE KETTLE WITH THE HI-TEMP BRUSH AND WHEN UNCLOGGING THE DRAIN WITH THE WOOD CLEANOUT DOWEL. The kettle will be hot and hot oil may splatter. Serious injury may result. 5. FILTER POWDER absorbs acids and other contaminants in the cooking oil, allowing the cooking [...]

1 4 D. DISCARDING USED OIL IMPOR TANT NOTE: The following instructions for discarding used oil from the fryer may be disregarded if you use a WELLS MOBILE CADDY WAOC-1 (part no. 22470). The WAOC-1 is a manual oil pump/removal system which allows you to pump the used oil directly into the cadd y, and to then pump the used oil into your oil disposal [...]

1 5 E. CLEANING THE FRYER SLIPPING & FALLING HAZARD / SPILLED OIL DO NOT ST ORE OIL IN THE FIL TER RESER VOIR WHILE CLEANING THE KETTLE. IF CLEANING FLUID IS ACCIDENT ALL Y DRAINED INT O THE FIL TER RESER VOIR, OIL WILL SPILL ON THE FLOOR. Death or serious injury may result from falls caused by slipping in oil CLEANING THE KETTLE: HOT BOIL-OUT [...]

7. With the POWER SWITCH in the OFF position, drain the cleaning solution. NOTE : Allow the solution to cool to 120ºF (49ºC) or less for safe handling. Using a suitable METAL container, drain the cleaning solution until the container is no more than one-half full. Always safely dispose of used cleaning solution as required by local ordinances. 8.[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING A. PROBLEM: FRYER WILL NOT HEAT 1. If: POWER LIGHT (item 2 ) NOT ON . Check the SERVICE POWER BREAKER. Reset if TRIPPED . If breaker continues to trip, contact a licensed electrician to repair field wiring (if that is the cause), or contact a Wells Mfg. Authorized Service Agency for repairs. 2. If: POWER LIGHT (item 2 ) NOT ON . Che[...]

C. PROBLEM: FILTER PUMP WILL NOT RUN 1. Verify that the POWER SWITCH (item 1, upper control panel) is in the FILTER position, and that the FILTER PUMP SWITCH (item 6, lower control panel) is in the ON position. 2. Press the red RESET button (item 9) on the FILTER PUMP MOTOR, accessible on the back of the fryer. If the pump motor continues to trip o[...]

SERVICE PARTS LIST IMPOR TANT: Use only factory authorized service parts and replacement filters. For factory authorized service, or to order factory authorized replacement parts, contact your WELLS AUTHORIZED SER VICE AGENCY , or call: Wells Manufacturing Company 2 Erik Circle, P . O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 phone: (775) 345-0444 ask for Service D[...]

WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2 ERIK CIRCLE, P . O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439 Customer Service (775) 345-0444 Ext. 502 fax: (775) 345-0569 www.wellsbloomfield.com[...]