Specifications
OPERATION 
5 
WET OR DRY OPERATION for SOUP COOKERS 
  1.  Carefully read the description of the Soup Cooker operation on 
    the specification sheet. 
 2. a. Most Soup Cookers are designed for WET OR DRY  
  operation. 
    b.  Soup Cookers may be used wet, or may be used dry. 
      However Soup Cookers and Cook ‘N Hold Warmers may 
  NOT be used wet-to-dry or dry-to-wet unless they have 
      been allowed to cool to room temperature between the 
      change in wet or dry operation. 
    c.  Wells Manufacturing recommends operating WET for  
      consistent food heating. 
    d.  If your wet-operation Soup Cookers is allowed to run dry, 
      turn it OFF and allow to cool to room temperature before 
  adding water. 
  3.  If the unit is to be used for WET operation, add approximately 
    1” of hot tap water before turning the warmer ON. Use of hot 
    water will allow a faster preheat. 
    a.  Check the water level frequently and add hot water as 
      necessary to prevent the unit from running dry. Do not 
      add water to the unit if it has run dry. 
    b.  If your wet-operation unit is allowed to run dry, turn it 
      OFF and allow to cool to room temperature before adding 
  water. 
  4.  Damage caused by allowing a wet-operation unit to run dry, is 
 NOT covered by warranty. Damage caused by adding water to 
    a dry unit when hot is NOT covered by warranty. 
OPERATION FOR SOUP COOKERS 
  1.  Turn control knob to COOK. Allow Soup Cooker to PREHEAT 
    (see page 6 for recommended preheat time) 
  2.  Set inset with food product into Soup Cooker. Follow soup 
 manufacturer’s instructions until soup cooks. Stir occasionally. 
  3.  Set the control for the desired HOLD temperature. Be sure to 
    keep the soup cooker covered during preheat and operation. 
004 p/n 305145 OpM LL-Series Warmers 
CAUTION: 
HOT SURFACE 
Exposed surfaces can be hot 
to the touch and may cause 
burns. 
CAUTION: 
SHOCK HAZARD 
DO NOT splash or pour water 
onto control panel or wiring. 
Always use an inset. 
DO NOT place food directly 
into the warmer. 
Always pour hot water into the 
warmer before it is 
preheated. DO NOT pour 
water into a dry, heated 
warmer. This may damage 
the unit. 
DO NOT put ice into a 
warmer pan. This will cause 
condensation on the inside of 
the warmer. Damage caused 
by condensation is NOT 
covered by warranty. 
Stir thick food items frequently 
to keep food heated uniformly. 
Keep insets covered to 
maintain food quality and 
temperature. 










