SERVICE MANUAL for ELECTRIC FRYER MODELS WFAE
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1. 1 This fryer is intended for use to deep fry food products for human consumption No other use is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its agents Service technicians must be familiar with the appliance use limitations and associated hazards Operating instructions and warnings must be read and understood by all operators and users Your WELLS fryer is equipped with an oil filtration system which is designed to filter hot shortening ONLY Water cleaning agents or other liquids will damage the FILTER PUMP This piece of equipment is made in the USA and except where otherwise noted has American sizes on hardware This manual supplements the Owners Manual p n 300007 for this equipment Refer to the Owners Manual for normal operating procedures and programming procedures Any troubleshooting guides electrical diagrams component views or parts lists included in this manual are intended for use by qualified service technicians only Service instructions for the Solid Shortening Melt Option will be covered in a future supplement XI TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Procedures Inside Cover Specifications 1 Features and Operating Controls WFAE 55F 2 WFAE 55FS 4 Operation Heating and Cooking Instructions 6 Troubleshooting Operational Problems 8 Filtering Instructions 10 Troubleshooting Filtering Problems 11 Servicing Instructions Cradle Roller Assembly 12 Kettle and Electrical Components 14 Filter Pump Assembly 22. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 32 33 34 35 36 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 WFAE 55F PARTS BREAKDOWN GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY DESCRIPTION DOOR ASSY RESERVOIR ASSY SUCTION LINE FITTING ASSY KETTLE ASSY FRAME ASSY CRADLE LIFT ASSY KETTLE COVER ASSY KETTLE RETAINING CLIP LEFT KETTLE RETAINING CLIP RIGHT HINGE BRACKET DOOR TOP HINGE BRACKET DOOR BOTTOM SIDE PANEL RIGHT SIDE PANEL LEFT CLIP CONTROL BOX SUPPORT ELEMENT CLAMP ELEMENT BACKING PLATE ELEMENT CONTROL PANEL W BUZZER PANEL HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT TOP PANEL FILTER LEAF HOSE ASSY 3 2 x 13 5 LG SS GUARD LIFT MOTOR ROD OUTLET BOX COVER OUTLET BOX COVER SUCTION LINE BRACKET SIGNAL LIGHT AMBER GROMMET INSULATION 7 8 CABLE CLAMP PLASTIC 3 8 DIA TERMINAL FLAME SENSOR PANEL ON OFF SWITCH FITTING CONDUIT 90 x 3 8 JUMPER FLAME SENSOR FUSE SC 10 10A300V FUSE HOLDER HPG EE 10A TERMINAL BLOCK 3P 85A CONTACTOR 3P SAFETY CLAMP THERMOBULB MERCURY RELAY 3P BUZZER 240V SWITCH TOGGLE W SEAL KNOB CONTROL FILTER MOTOR 1P230V O RING 50ID x 630D LEG ADJUSTABLE MAGNET DOOR KIT CAPILLARY FEEDTHRU ITEM DESCRIPTION 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 76 78 79 80 81 82 83 88 89 90 92 95 96 97 lt u X Z gt 22 THERMOSTAT HI LIMIT LUG GROUND THERMOSTAT TEMP CONTROL CHECK VALVE CASTER
3. CONTROLLER TRANSFORMER H LIMIT THERMOSTAT 5 20 1 23 z ALY 434591 AS LAK O 5 S 27 BASKET LIFT RED Po SPARK ED ACTUATOR 5 FAI IS 7 QUENCHER NOTE WIRE NUMBERS 16 17 AND 18 ARE ROUTED THRU 3 8 INCH FLEXIBLE CONDUIT WIRE NUMBERS 26 27 AND 34 ARE ROUTED THRU A 3 8 INCH FLEXIBLE CONDUIT REV 301724 25
4. for complete FILTER RESERVOIR maintenance instructions NOTE Refrain from using soap in the FRYPOT or FILTER RESERVOIR Soap residue will cause the cooking oil to breakdown rapidly 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING OIL FILTERING PROBLEMS PROBLEM FILTER PUMP won t run POSSIBLE POWER SWITCH not in FILTER position CAUSE SOLUTION Press POWER SWITCH to FILTER position PUMP MOTOR OVERLOAD tripped Allow motor to cool then press red RESET button on back of PUMP MOTOR Defective POWER SWITCH Replace SWITCH PUMP will not pump cooking oil SUCTION TUBE not seated in SUCTION RECEPTACLE Make sure FILTER RESERVOIR is properly installed SUCTION TUBE O RING missing or damaged Damaged SUCTION TUBE or SUCTION RECEPTACLE Replace O RING with one of the three spares in groove Replace damaged components FILTER LEAF clogged PUMP CHECK VALVE plugged or reversed Scrape crumbs and other debris from FILTER LEAF Service FILTER RESERVOIR at next opportunity Clean CHECK VALVE Install CHECK VALVE property PUMP pumps lots of bubbles in cooking oil SUCTION TUBE not seated in SUCTION RECEPTACLE Make sure FILTER RESERVOIR is properly installed SUCTION TUBE O RING missing or damaaed Insufficient oil entering or in FILTER RESERVOIR Replace O RING Incrementally open DRAIN VALVE and or clear crumbs and other debris from DRAIN PUMP MOTOR tripped won t reset Oil is not being fil
5. 1 Refer to the Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual p n 300007 for complete operating instructions for the filter system Make certain the FILTER LEAF is properly assembled and installed TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW FILTER RAIL A UPPER FILTER SCREEN SEPARATOR STRAIGHT PIN LOWER FILTER SCREEN FILTER RAIL L SHAPED PIN 2 The cooking oil must be hot minimum of 300 F in order to filter properly Cold oil will not flow through the filter leaf Place the POWER SWITCH to the FILTER position DO NOT turn the pump ON for more than 10 sec without oil flowing e Open the DRAIN LEVER The WOOD DOWEL may be needed to unplug the drain hole While draining the oil press the POWER SWITCH to F LTER Pour the FILTER POWDER into the oil at the point where it is being drawn down the drain gt 5 After all the oil has drained from the FRYPOT use the BRUSH to push breading crumbs and other debris down the drain NOTE use caution not to damage the two small CAPILLARY TUBES toward the front of the HEATING ELEMENT 6 After 5 minutes of oil circulation close the DRAIN VALVE and allow the FRYPOT to fill with the freshly filtered oil When all the oil has returned to the FRYPOT turn OFF the FILTER SWITCH Turn the POWER SWITCH to the OFF position until starting to use the fryer again 7 Allow the FILTER RESERVOIR to cool before servicing Refer to the OM Manual p n 300007
6. also gives electrical rating OPERATION HEATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Never press the POWER SWITCH to FRYER unless the heating elements are covered with shortening Except for fryers equipped with the Solid Shortening Option use LIQUID SHORTENING only Check shortening level marker inside the cooking basket for proper shortening level NOTE Except for fryers equipped with the Solid Shortening Option the fryer is designed to be used with LIQUID SHORTENING only Lard and solid shortening will solidify in the filter pump causing pump failure 1 WFAE 55FandWVAE 55F a Set the TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT to 350 F b Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER position The contactor will close and the HEATING ELEMENTS will start heating the shortening The HEAT LIGHT will turn ON any time the TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT is calling for heat and the HEATING ELEMENTS are energized NOTE The first time the HEAT LIGHT goes out the fryer is ready to begin cooking 2 WFAE 55FSandWVAE 55FS a Program MENU KEY times and temperatures see OM Manual p n 300007 b Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER position The controller will energize the HEATING ELEMENTS until the shortening has reached the programmed temperature The readout will display PRE and HEAT and the selected MENU KEY and the HEAT indicator will be lit until the shortening has reached temperature When the readout displays 00 00 the fryer is ready to begin cooking COOKING INSTRU
7. energized TIMER defective Replace BUZZER Replace SWITCH Set and energize TIMER only when ready to cook Replace TIMER LIFT MOTOR defective Reolace LIFT MOTOR MICROSWITCH misadjusted TIMER has time remaining Adjust MICROSWITCH Allow TIMER to drop to 0 LIFT CRADLE not properly assembled to LIFT ROD TIMER defective Install white plastic pivot over end of lift rod see page 3 Replace TIMER LI FT MOTOR defective Replace LI FT MOTOR MICROSWITCH misadiusted Adiust MICROSWITCH ACTUATOR or LI FT CRADLE damaged Repair replace damaged components PROBLEM WFAE 55FS and WVAE 55FS POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION READOUT not lit Fryer not operating POWER SWITCH not in FRYER position Circuit breaker OFF or tripped Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER position Reset circuit breaker Service wiring problem Correct service wiring Fryer operating norm HEAT LIGHT not lit READOUT lit and Cooking oil cold Controller connection faulty CONTROLLER defective Programmed temperature CONTROLLER defective HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT TRIPPED Check replace connector Replace CONTROLLER Raise programmed temperature too low select another MENU KEY Replace CONTROLLER Allow oil to cool Reset HI LIMIT COOKING OIL COLD HEAT light lit CRADLE LIFT won t lower HEATING ELEMENT defective Replace HEATING ELEMENT Wiring problem loose connecti
8. 0 Parts Breakdown FOR GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY 22 Wiring Diagrams 24 Service Parts List 26 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Wide 15 70 Deep 37 38 High Basket Raised 48 94 CAPACITIES Lb Kg Cooking Oil Liquid Shortening Only 55 25 Chicken fresh Standard Basket 30 13 Chicken frozen Standard Basket 25 11 ELECTRICAL Voltage Requirement 208 VAC 240 VAC 880 415 VAC Europe NOTE 30 OPERATION ONL Y THIS IS NOT APPROVED FOR CONVERSION 10 Power Consumption 17 000 Watts Amperage 208V 30 47 8 Amp per leg 240V 39 43 0 Amp per leg 380 415V 39 27 0 Amp per leg WFAE 55F MANUAL CONTROLS FEATURES and OPERATING CONTROLS see page 4 for SOLID STATE CONTROLLER WFAE 55FS 1 POWER SWITCH FRYER OFF FIL TER 2 POWER LIGHT amber 3 HEAT LIGHT amber 4 COOK LIGHT amber 5 TIMER 6 BUZZER LIGHT amber a FRYER position turns ON the FRYER and POWER LIGHT and turns OFF the FILTER PUMP Heating elements are energized and regulate to the temp set on the CONTROL THERMOSTAT item 10 OFF position turns OFF the FRYER and de energizes the lower panel FILTER PUMP SWITCH item 8 FILTER position energizes the lower FILTER PUMP SWITCH item 8 and tums OFF the FRYER When lit indicates FRYER is energized When lit indicates HEATING ELEMENT is energized Light turns OFF when oil has reached temp preset on CONTROL THERMOSTAT When lit indicates the
9. 013 500009 incl in 66863 1 4 Gortex GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURE CAUTION Exposed electrical circuits A N Disconnect electrical power before attempting to replace heating elements or thermostats The drawings below show top view of the Gortex Gasket and Belleville Washer installation and nut tightening sequence STEP 1 Install the 1 4 Gortex gasket p n 66864 over the element studs DO NOT USE RTV Insert the element through the frypot element and gasket on the inside of the frypot and studs through the appropriate holes STEP 2 Install four 1 4 Belleville washers with the high center away from the frypot as shown 4 places STEP 3 Install four nuts finger tight STEP 4 Using a torque wrench tighten all four nuts 1 2 turn at a time Working in a cross pattern tightening each nut in sequence until a uniform reading of 70 inch pounds is achieved on all four nuts STEP 5 Wait 2 minutes and re torque all four nuts to 70 inch pounds STEP 6 Wait an additional two minutes and re torque all four nuts to a uniform 70 inch pounds 1 3 TOP VIEW FRYPOT ELEMENT NUT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE VIEW FROM FRONT OF UNIT THERMOBULB CAPILLARY INSTALLATION HI LIMITBULB LEFT SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BULB RIGHT SIDE WFAE 55F SAFETY CLAMP HOLDS BULB PLACE CLAMPS WITHIN 3 8 OF CLEAROF ONECLAMPHOLDS THE ENDS WIDE PORTION OF ELEMENT CAPILLARY BULB Insert t
10. 3 PEE ea GE i PANEL LIFT ROD LIFT ROD BUSHING FRAME LIFT MOTOR YOKE LIFT ROD BUSHING FRAME BACK PLATE CLAMP MOTOR MOUNT PLATE LIFT ROD GUARD FRAME BOTTOM PLATE KETTLE AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WFAE 55F also WVAE 55F 14 WFAE 55F ITEM 4 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 35 39 42 43 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 55 61 63 66 69 74 78 80 DESCRIPTION KETTLE ASSEMBLY KETTLE RETAINING CLIP LEFT KETTLE RETAINING CLIP RIGHT ELEMENT SUPPORT ELEMENT CLAMP ELEMENT BACKING PLATE CONTROL PANEL MANUAL CONTROLS LOWER CONTROL PANEL COVER OUTLET BOX SIGNAL LIGHT AMBER TERMINAL FLAME SENSOR ON OFF PLATE JUMPER FLAME SENSOR FUSE SC 10 10A 300V pk 4 FUSE HOLDER TERMINAL 3P85A CONTACTOR 3P 240V CONTACTOR 3P 208V CLAMP THERMO BULB SAFETY MERCURY RELAY 3P 208 240V BUZZER 240V BUZZER SWITCH KNOB CONTROL THERMOSTAT HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT TEMP CONTROL TIMER 40MIN60HZ 240V SWITCH DPDT FILTER OFF FRYER BALL VALVE 1 1 4NPT GASKET GORTEX kit ELEMENT 220V 8 5Kw ELEMENT 240V 8 5Kw ELEMENT 208V 8 5Kw NIPPLE 1 1 4 NPT x 5 88 FACEPLATE MANUAL CONTROL PANEL NUT KEP 8 32 1 4 2055 SCREW PHL 8 32 x 1 2 SS WASHER BELLEVILLE 261 ID STRAIN RELIEF GROUND LUG ALUMINUM HEX NUT 8 32 x 7 8 SCREW SERVICE PART NO 50516 53068 5
11. 3192 54005 54871 54769 50131 57780 57779 502332 63920 64834 64904 65653 502469 66688 68469 69550 69816 66863 500448 500013 500009 incl in 66863 KETTLE AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WFAE 55FS also WVAE 55FS WFAE 55FS ITEM DESCRIPTION 4 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 35 37 38 42 45 48 50 51 52 55 61 63 66 69 70 74 75 78 80 KETTLE ASSEMBLY KETTLE RETAINING CLIP LEFT KETTLE RETAINING CLIP RIGHT ELEMENT SUPPORT ELEMENT CLAMP ELEMENT BACKING PLATE CONTROL PANEL SOLID STATE LOWER CONTROL PANEL COVER OUTLET BOX SPARK QUENCHER RELAY SOLID STATE TERMINAL FLAME SENSOR JUMPER FLAME SENSOR TERMINAL BLOCK 3P 85A CONTACTOR 3P 240V CONTACTOR 3P 208V CLAMP THERMO BULB SAFETY MERCURY RELAY 3P 208 240V SONALERT THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE PROBE SOLID STATE CONTROL MODULE SWITCH DPDT FILTER OFF FRYER TRANSFORMER 208 240V TO 24V BALL VALVE 1 1 4NPT TERMINAL STRIP GASKET GORTEX kit ELEMENT 220V 8 5Kw ELEMENT 240V8 5Kw ELEMENT 208V8 5Kw RETAING CLIP TEMP PROBE WIRING NIPPLE 1 1 4 NPT x 5 88 FACEPLATE SOLID STATE CONTROL NUT KEP 8 32 NUT HEX1 4 20SS SCREW PAN PHL 8 32 x 1 2 SS WASHER BELLEVILLE 261 ID STRAIN RELIEF GROUND LUG ALUMINUM HEX NUT 8 32 x 7 8 SCREW 17 SERVICE PART NO 500688 501455 503068 54005 500131 57780 57779 502322 63920 500974 502469 501465 500830 69550 501454 69816 8552 18 66863 500448 500
12. ALE PIPE THREADS 14 29 DO NOT APPLY ANY TYPE OF PIPE COMPOUND FITTING AT FLARE FITTINGS ASSEMBLE FLARE FITTINGS FINGER TIGHT B WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF PIPE COMPOUND THEN TORQUE FLARE FITTING DISCHARGE TUBE TO 25 ft lb SUCTION TUBE TO 33 ft lb ALWAYS USE A BACKUP WRENCH ON THE ADAPTER ADAPTE MALE FLARE FITTING 1 2 FPTx 1 2 FPT DO NOT ALLOW CORRUGATED PIPE TO 15 16 M FLARE 3 4 M FLARE af TWIST DURING ASSEMBLY ofe eje NOT BEND CORRUGATED TUBE WITHIN 1 OF ANY FITTING 2 2 FLEX HOSE 75 x 16 5 FLEX Hos Yd 6 ODx95 CD EIN ADAPTER 3 8 FPT x 3 4 M FLARE CHECK VALVE ARROW POINTS TOWARD FRYPOT TOP GOES UP ADAPTER 1 2 MPTx 15 16 M FLARE NIPPLE 3 8 x CLOSE BUSHING 3 8 x 1 2 CAUTION New style motor is a dual voltage rated unit and must be field wired to match the electrical service supply voltage Motor may be shipped wired for either 230V or 125V Verify the supply voltage and the motor voltage configuration If necessary rewire motor at the terminal block in the end of the motor per the table shown below Also see diagram on motor WARNING Failure to correctly wire the motor will result in permanent damage to the pump motor 125V 230V R BLUE T BLUE 5 UNUSED a 9 L ORANGE ORANGE S 6 LINE WHITE 6 LINE YELLOW YELLOW 21 OQ 16 17 18
13. CTIONS 1 LOAD PRODUCT a Load frozen product into the BASKET Using the plastic coated handles set the BASKET on the LIFT CRADLE b Forfresh meat product lower the basket and hand drop the product just above the oil level to prevent splattering IMPORTANT Different products contain different amounts of moisture which will cause the hot oil to foam Determining the maximum safe load size that will prevent hazardous overflow and splatter of hot oil This can be accomplished by starting with a small load and gradually increasing the load size until the maximum load which can be cooked without the oil foaming over the top of the frypot is reached 2 WFAE 55FandWVAE 55F a Set the TIMER for the time required to cook the particular product weight Press the red button in the center of the TIMER The CRADLE LIFT will lower and the TIMER will start counting down The COOK LIGHT will turn OA when the cradle is fully lowered Turn the BUZZER SWITCH to ON b At the completion of the timed cycle the TIMER will reach 0 the BUZZER will sound and the CRADLE LIFT will raise The BASKET and the cooked product will be hot Contact with hot cooked product can cause serious injury 3 WFAE 55FSandWVAE 55FS a Press the BASKET KEY followed by the DOWN ARROW KEY When the cradle if fully lowered press the desired MENU KEY b At the completion of the timed cycle the cradle will rise and the sonalert will sound em The BASKET and
14. L and FRAME The WAVE WASHER and JAM NUT go BELOW top part of frame 2 The bottom bushing assembles through the top hole in the FRAME BACK PANEL LIFT MOTOR 1 Apply voltage to the BLACK and WHITE wires of the motor until the screw stops turning This is the full down position Turn the BRASS NUT until the distance from the top of the nut to the top of the screw is 10 1 4 to 10 3 8 2 Assemble the LIFT MOTOR to the MOTOR MOUNT PLATE with four bolts and thread lock CRADLE PIVOT Assemble the CRADLE PIVOT to the LIFT ROD The SET SCREW on the PIVOT COLLAR must be centered on the flat on the LIFT ROD LIFT ROD YOKE 1 Slide the fingers of the YOKE over the flats of the BRASS NUT The set screws must be on the side away from the motor 2 Slide the PIVOT LIFT ROD through the BUSHING YOKE bottom BUSHING and LIFT ROD GUARD The CRADLE PIVOT must be parallel to the rear portion of the TOP PANEL with the down turned lip of the PIVOT toward the front of the fryer 3 Center the YOKE on the flats of the BRASS NUT then tighten the YOKE SET SCREWS on the flat on the LIFT ROD 4 Apply voltage to the motor leads and carefully observe the end points of the up and down motion The yoke must clear the bushings adjust by loosening the yoke set screws and bumping the lift motor as required by applying voltage momentarily to the appropriate motor leads Tighten the set screws and re test for proper up and down operation 1
15. RATURE CONTROL Controls the oil temperature from 250 F 121 C turned fully counter THERMOSTAT clockwise to 375 F 191 C fully clockwise 11 DRAIN VALVE LEVER Opens and closes the DRAIN VALVE To OPEN rotate the handle until it points down To CLOSE rotate the handle to the horizontal position 12 POWER OUTLET BOX Contains the electrical service connection terminal block 13 OIL FILTER RESERVOIR Holds the filter screen 14 FILTER PUMP MOTOR RESET The FILTER PUMP MOTOR is equipped with an over heating protection BUTTON located at the rear of the device RESET must be performed manually Allow the motor to cool for motor approx 15 min then press the red button 15 LIFT CRADLE Raises and lowers FRY BASKET 16 FRY BASKET Sits on the LIFT CRADLE and holds product to be cooked Raised and lowered by the LIFT CRADLE 17 LIFT MOTOR Raises lowers LIFT CRADLE Accessible for lubrication thru the access plate in back panel 18 PAN Gathers fluids that accumulate on the top of the fryer section of Ventilator Hood models i e WVAE 55F 22 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Installation and troubleshooting for qualified technicians 23 DATA PLATE Identifies the appliance manufacturer model and serial number also gives electrical rating WFAE 55FS SOLID STATE CONTROLLER FEATURES and OPERATING CONTROLS 2 UPPER CONTROLPANEL 16 E un x O TIME TEMP RO ta
16. RIGID 5 TIMER 40 MIN 60Hz 240V CLAMP HOSE ADAPTER 1 2 FTP x 15 16M FLARE SWITCH ROCKER POWER FRYER BASKET YOKE ROD LIFT MOTOR LINEAR ACTUATOR 1 10HP240V BALL VALVE 1 1 4 NPT ROD LIFT MOTOR GASKET ELEMENT GORTEX BUSHING LIFT ROD ELEMENT 8 5Kw BEARING ROLLER 750D x 25ID CRADLE PIVOT ASSY PROTECTIVE COVER 5 x7 NIPPLE 1 1 4 NPT x 5 88 BI ADAPTER 3 8 FPT x FLARE HOSE ASSY 6 OD x 18 5 LG SS NIPPLE 3 8 NPT x CLOSE FITING 3 8 STREET ELL 90 REDUCER 1 2x3 8 NPT ADAPTER 1 2 MPT x 15 16 M FLARE NUT KEP 8 32 Zi NUT HEX V4 20 SS NUT TENZ 8 32 GREEN NUT ACORN V4 20 SS BOLT HEX 4 20 x 3 4 55 BOLT HEX V4 20 x V T SS SCREW HEX 8 32 x 7 T SCREW PAN PHL 8 32 x V T SS WASHER 265 ID x 50 ID SS SET SCREW V 20 x 5 16 NUT JAM 1 14NF WAVE WASHER 1 BELLEVILLE WASHER 504 ID BELLEVILLE WASHER 261 ID SET SCREW SQUARE HEAD 1 4 20 X 5 8 WFAE 55F PARTS BREAKDOWN GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY lt tu gt gt a lt 8 8 5 le 8 23 WFAE 55F WIRING DIAGRAM 1 l 24 WFAE 55FS WIRING DIAGRAM D am 2125 11 QLi184 TERMINAL BLOCK JUMPER 3 EXTERNAL 129107 TERMINAL BLOCK LI REMOVE JUMPER Kam 26 WHEN EXTERNAL 8 CONTROL IS USED 8
17. TIMER item 5 is ON and the BASKET item 15 is lowered Controls the LIFT CRADLE and the BUZZER TIMER is started by pressing the red button in the center of the knob When the red button is pressed the LIFT CRADLE lowers The red pointer on the dial shows time remaining When TIMER reaches O BUZZER sounds and LIFT CRADLE raises When lit indicates BUZZER SWITCH item 7 is turned ON and BUZZER CIRCUIT is active 7 BUZZER SWITCH Activates the BUZZER CIRCUIT When turned ON and TIMER has reached O BUZZER will sound until BUZZER SWITCH is turned OFF or TIMER is activated 8 FILTER PUMP SWITCH ON Causes the oil to be filtered and pumped back into the FRYPOT OFF The POWER SWITCH item 1 must be in the FILTER position for the FILTER PUMP SWITCH to operate CAUTION FIRE HAZARD HOT OIL THE HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT IS A FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE If tripping persists clean the space between the hi limit bulb and the element to enhance oil flow and to facilitate reset Otherwise contact your authorized Wells service agency for repairs DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BYPASS OR HOLD IN THE BUTTON OF THE HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT A FIRE WILL RESULT 3 9 HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT Provides over temperature protection by de energizing HEATING ELEMENTS if the oil temperature exceeds the factory set limit RESET must be performed manually Allow the oil to cool below 300 F 149 C then firmly press the red button on the LOWER CONTROL PANEL 10 TEMPE
18. ULT 9 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 300 F 149 then press the red button on the LOWER CONTROL PANEL 10 SONALERT Audible alarm to signal end of a cook cycle and other programmed functions 11 DRAIN VALVE LEVER Opens and closes the DRAIN VALVE To OPEN rotate the handle until it points down To CLOSE rotate the handle to the horizontal position 12 POWER OUTLET BOX Contains the electrical service connection terminal block 13 OIL FILTER RESERVOIR Holds the filter screen 14 FILTER PUMP MOTOR The FILTER PUMP MOTOR is equipped with an RESET BUTTON overheating protection device located at the rear of the RESET must be performed manually Allow the motor to motor cool for approx 15 min then press the red button 15 LIFT CRADLE Raises and lowers FRY BASKET 16 FRY BASKET Sits on the LIFT CRADLE and holds product to be cooked Raised and lowered by the LIFT CRADLE 17 LIFT MOTOR Raises lowers LIFT CRADLE Accessible for lubrication thru access plate in back panel 18 DRIP PAN Gathers fluids that accumulate on the top of the fryer section of Ventilator Hood models i e WVAE 55FS 22 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Installation and troubleshooting for qualified technicians 23 DATAPLATE Identifies the appliance manufacturer model and serial number
19. e Part No 503043 Rev WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2 ERIK CIRCLE P 0 Box 280 Verdi NV 89439 Service Parts Dept 888 492 2782 fax 888 492 2783 service wellsbloomfield com SERVICE MANUAL for ELECTRIC FRYER MODELS WFAE 55F and WFAE 55FS IMPORTANT WELLS MFG PROPRIETARY INFORMATION TECHNICAL CONTENT OF THIS MANUAL IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS ONLY 5362 041000 cps 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 Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will cause severe personal injury death or substantial property damage in the event the statement is ignored WARNING Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause personal injury and possibly death or major property damage in the event the statement is ignored CAUTION Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage in the event the statement is ignored CAUTION Used to indicate the presence of an electrical hazard which will or can cause personal injury or property damage in the event the statement is ignored FRYER PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
20. he feed thru bushing through the green gasket and insert both through the frypot wall Slide the Belleville washer over the protruding threads of the bushing with the high center of the washer away from the frypot Thread the locknut onto the bushing and tighten Torque the lock nut to 30 inch pounds Please Note The 17mm hex head feed thru bushing pictured at the left of the drawing MUST NOT be rotated during the assembly procedure Always support the bushing with a box wrench while tightening the assembly to avoid damage to the green gasket Slip the bulb of the capillary tube through the bushing Mount the bulb to the center portion of the element with safety clamps positioning the clamps within 3 8 of the ends of the widest part of the bulb Route the capillary tube alongside of the element but out of the way of cleaning brushes etc Secure the capillary tube near the frypot end of the element with a safety clamp Seat the washers and oil seal into the bushing Insert the compression nut into the bushing and torque to 30 40 inch pounds NOTE Use care to not twist or kink the capillary 18 2 GREEN GASKET 4 LOCK NUT 17mm 5 COMPRESSION NOTE FRAGILE NUT 10mm a WASHER y OUTSIDE OF FRYPOT CAPILLARY BLACK OIL SEAL u D FEED THRU u BUSHING 9 2 8 BELLEVILLE WASHER CAPILLARY z p n 69962 LOWER CONTROL BOX Located behind Lo
21. on Correct wiring problem CONTROLLER defective DEFECTIVE PROBE Improper key strokes Replace CONTROLLER REPLACE PROBE Press BASKET then DOWN ARROW LI FT MOTOR defective Replace LI FT MOTOR DOWN RELAY defective Wiring problem loose connection Replace RELAY Correct wiring problem CONTROLLER defective Replace CONTROLLER CRADLE LIFT won t raise READOUT not 00 00 or PAUSE LI FT MOTOR defective Press PAUSE UP ARROW Replace LI FT MOTOR DOWN RELAY defective Replace RELAY Wiring problem loose connection CONTROLLER defective Correct wiring problem Replace CONTROLLER BUZZER does not sound or is not loud enough MENU KEY does not operate FUNCTION KEY does not operate Buzzer programmed OFF Contact factory for instructions BUZZER SHUTTER closed Open SHUTTER BUZZER defective Replace BUZZER Correct wiring problem Wiring problem loose connection CONTROLLER defective MENU KEY not programmed CONTROLLER defective Improper KEY entry CONTROLLER defective Replace CONTROLLER Program MENU KEY Replace CONTROLLER Consult owners manual for proper usage Replace CONTROLLER OIL FILTERING INSTRUCTIONS OIL MUST BE FILTERED WHILE HOT 300 F AND HIGHER Contact with hot oil can cause serious injury including death CDANGERD Always wear protective clothing and insulated gloves when filtering the cooking oil
22. se 000 009 ESESESES ES E oet LOWER CONTROL PANEL 2 HI IMIT 1 POWER SWITCH FRYER FRYER position turns OA the FRYER and POWER LIGHT and OFF FILTER turns OFF the FILTER PUMP Heating elements are energized and regulate to the temp set on the selected MENU KEY item 7 OFF position turns OFF the FRYER and de energizes the lower panel FILTER PUMP SWITCH item 8 FILTER position energizes the lower FILTER PUMP SWITCH item 8 and turns OFF the FRYER TIME KEY Used to check and set menu times TEMP KEY Used to check and set menu temperatures READOUT LED display of various data and functions UP ARROW KEY DOWN ARROW KEY MENU KEYS FUNCTION KEYS Used to raise FRY BASKET and change program settings Used to lower FRY BASKET and change program settings Used to begin a menu time temp cycle Keys 1 thru 6 are programmable for time and temperature Key 7 is available for individually set time temp cook cycles Used to perform the functions of PAUSE CLEAN STANDBY BASKET raise lower and FILTER warning acknowledge CAUTION FIRE HAZARD HOT OIL THE THERMOSTAT IS A FIRE PROTECTION DEVICE If tripping persists clean the space between the hi limit bulb and the element to enhance oil flow and to facilitate reset Otherwise contact your authorized Wells service agency for repairs DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BYPASS OR HOLD IN THE BUTTON OF THE HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT A FIRE WILL RES
23. tered completely PUMP jammed with debris Un jam PUMP Defective PUMP HEAD Defective PUMP MOTOR FILTER LEAF O RING missing damaged or LEAF miss installed Replace PUMP HEAD Replace MOTOR only Properly install FILTER LEAF FILTER LEAF surface clogged with debris AFTER OIL COOLS remove FILTER LEAF disassemble and clean 11 BASKET AND CRADLE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS CRADLE LIFT ASSEMBLY ITEM DESCRIPTION lt lt lt BASKET CRADLE LIFT ASSEMBLY GUARD LIFT MOTOR ROD CLAMP PLASTIC 3 8 DIA CLAMP HOSE BASKET FRYER YOKE ROD LIFT ACTUATOR LIFT ROD LIFT BUSHING LIFT ROD BEARING ROLLER 750D x 2510 CRADLE PIVOT ASSEMBLY NUT ACORN 1 4 20 SS BOLT HEX 1 4 20 34 55 LOCK WAS HER1 4 SS BOLT HEX 1 4 20 x 1 2 SS SCREW HEX 3 32x1 2 WASHER 265 ID x 50 OD SS SET SCREW 1 4 20 x 5 16 JAMNUT 1 14UNF WAVE WASHER 1 SET SCREW 1 4 20x5 8 SERVICE PART NO 69961 69743 69812 69814 69972 50483 500037 part of 500037 LIFT MOTOR LIFT ROD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS LIFT ROD GUARD Assemble LIFT ROD GUARD into FRAME The GUARD slides through holes in the MOTOR MOUNT PLATE and the bottom of the FRAME BACK PLATE and rests on the BOTTOM PLATE of the frame It is held in place by HOSE CLAMPS above and below the MOTOR MOUNT PLATE LIFT ROD BUSHING 1 The top bushing assembles through the TOP PANE
24. the cooked product will be hot Contact with hot cooked product can cause serious injury 4 Use the plastic coated handles to remove the BASKET and dump the cooked product into a suitable tray or container TROUBLE SHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS PROBLEM POWER LIGHT not lit Fryer not operating Fryer operating norm WFAE 55F and WVAE 55F POSSIBLE CAUSE POWER SWITCH not in FRYER position Circuit breaker OFF or tripped SOLUTION Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER position Reset circuit breaker Service wiring problem POWER LIGHT defective Correct service wiring Replace LIGHT HEAT LIGHT not lit POWER LIGHT lit Cooking oil cold POWER LIGHT not lit Cooking oil cold Cooking oil hot COOK LIGHT not lit CRADLE LI FT raised TEMPERATURE CONTROL Set THERMOSTAT to 350 THERMOSTAT set too low TEMPERATURE CONTROL Replace THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT defective HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT TRIPPED HEAT LIGHT defective TIMER not energized Allow oil to cool Reset HI LIMIT Replace LIGHT Set and energize TIMER only when ready to cook CRADLE LI FT lowered COOK LIGHT defective Replace LIGHT BUZZER LIGHT not lit BUZZER does not sound CRADLE LIFT won t lower CRADLE LIFT won t raise BUZZER SWITCH in OFF pos Turn SWITCH ON BUZZER LIGHT defective BUZZER SWITCH in OFF DOS Replace LIGHT Turn SWITCH ON BUZZER defective BUZZER SWITCH defective TIMER not
25. wer Control Panel CAUTION Exposed electrical circuits Disconnect electrical power before opening TERMINAL BLOCK COVER LOWER CONTROL PANEL or MAIN CONTROL PANEL WFAE 55F and WVAE 55F COMPONENTS SPECIFIC TO 55 5 FRYERS SIMILAR WFAE 55FS and WVAE 55FS FIELD WIRING INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove TERMINAL BLOCK COVER marked REMOVE THIS COVER FOR TERMINAL BLOCK 2 Supply wires must be attached to the TERMINAL BLOCK terminals marked L1 L2 and L3 Green GROUND wire must be attached to the GROUND LUG marked 3 Supply wires must be routed and secured away from the FRYPOT FILTER MOTOR and tubing plumbing 4 Replace all covers and panels when the installation is completed 19 FILTER PUMP ASSEMBLY ITEM DESCRIPTION SERVICE PART NO 3 SUCTION LINE FITTING 66720 32 FLEX LINE SUCTION SS 3 4 OD 16 5 502287 44F FITTING FLEX CONDUIT 3 8 x 90 44W FIBER WASHER 50177 56B BRACKET MOTOR STABILIZING 56M MOTOR FILT 1 P 125 230V 50 60 501205 56P PUMP FILTER 501231 64 CHECK VALVE 66692 68 ADAPTER 1 2 N PT FEMALE x 15 16M FLARE 89 ADAPTER 3 8 FPT FEMALE x 3 4M FLARE 90 FLEX LINE PRESSURE SS 6 OD 13 5 502283 97 ADAPTER 1 2 NPT MALE x 15 16M FLARE 96 BUSHING REDUCER 1 2 NPT x 3 8 NPT 92 NIPPLE 3 8 x CLOSE 95 FITTING 3 8 NPT 90 STREET ELL 20 FILTER PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS APPLY PIPE SEALANT RECOMMEND LOCTITE PST TO M
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