434 OWNERS MANUAL WFPE-68KFC PRESSURE FRYER UNITED STATES CANADA INTERNATIONAL WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer Includes INSTALLATION USE & CARE SERVICE IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL This manual is considered to be part of the appliance and is to be given to the OWNER or MANAGER of the restaurant, or to the person responsible for TRAINING OPERATORS of this appliance. Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT GENERAL This warranty is void if it is determined that upon inspection by an authorized service agency that the equipment has been modified, misused, misapplied, improperly installed, or damaged in transit or by fire, flood or act of God. It also does not apply if the serial nameplate has been removed or service is performed by unauthorized personnel. The prices charged by Wells for its products are based upon the limitations in this warranty.
GENERAL WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION xi 1 2 3 4 INSTALLATION UNPACKING, INSPECTION and SET-UP ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 6 7 USE AND CARE FRYER OPERATION CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE & REPAIR TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LIST WIRING DIAGRAM SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS & SERVICE INFORMATION CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA Thank you for purchasing this Wells Manufacturing Co.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS GENERAL Fig.
GENERAL FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) Fig. 2 Electronic Controller Fig. 3 Accessories and Tools AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if installed in accordance with the supplied Installation Instructions. This appliance is and STD 4 Listed under E6070.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot shortening will cause severe injury or death. Wear protective gloves and clothing when operating or servicing this fryer. DANGER: BURN HAZARD Do not attempt to open the fryer lid until the pressure in the frypot has fallen to zero. Opening the lid prematurely will result in the explosive release of hot shortening. Contact with hot shortening will cause severe injury or death.
WFPE-68KFC Pressure Fryer is intended for use in commercial establishments only. This fryer is designed to prepare food for human consumption. No other use is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its agents. Operators of this fryer must be thoroughly trained in the appliance use, precautions, limitations and associated restrictions. Operating instructions, warnings and labels must be read and understood by all persons using or installing this appliance.
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: INSTALLATION Risk of personal injury Installation procedures must be performed by a qualified technician with full knowledge of all applicable electrical codes. Failure can result in personal injury and property damage.
INSTALLATION (continued) ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CAUTION: UNITED STATES & CANADA This appliance requires a dedicated 50 amp, 3-phase circuit. Wiring must be at least 8 ga. copper suitable for a minimum of 90ºC. Wiring must be installed with a suitable strain relief (provided by electrical contactor). INTERNATIONAL This appliance requires a dedicated 25 amp, 3-phase circuit (L1, L2, L3, N plus ground). Wiring must be at least 1.5 mm2 copper suitable for a minimum of 90ºC.
OPERATION DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot shortening will cause severe injury or death. Wear protective gloves and clothing when operating this fryer. CAUTION SHOCK HAZARD If you experience an electrical shock from the fryer: IMMEDIATELY disconnect the fryer at the circuit breaker and contact an AUTHORIZED WELLS SERVICE AGENT for repairs. USE AND CARE GENERAL GUIDELINES ALWAYS be sure the pressure gauge reads "0" before turning the operating lever clockwise.
OPERATION (continued) ADD SHORTENING DANGER: Pack 68 lbs (31 kg) of solid shortening into the frypot. If using liquid shortening, fill frypot to LOWER OIL LEVEL line. Be sure the heating elements are completely covered with shortening. Connect the fryer to electric power by turning on the circuit breaker. Press the POWER SWITCH ON. The POWER LIGHT will glow. BURN HAZARD Contact with hot shortening will cause severe injury or death. Wear protective gloves and clothing when operating this fryer.
OPERATION (continued) DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot shortening will cause severe injury or death. Wear protective gloves and clothing when operating this fryer. FRYER OPERATION Press the EXIT COOL key. When the digital readout displays droP, lower the fryer basket into the frypot. Lower slowly to avoid foaming. Remove and properly store the drain hook.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS PROCEDURE: Cleaning During Operation DANGER: PRECAUTIONS: Wear protective goggles, gloves, and apron BURN HAZARD FREQUENCY: As required, approximately every 3 - 6 loads TOOLS: Frypot Stirring Tool Hi-Temperature Brush Breading will build up at the oil line. This breading must be removed from the cooking zone to prevent leaving burned specks on product. Also, the elements must be kept free of breading crumbs and other cooking debris to ensure optimum operation.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) DANGER: PROCEDURE: Drain or Replace Shortening BURN HAZARD PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect fryer from electric power Wear protective goggles, gloves, and apron FREQUENCY: As required, shortening to be filtered or replaced TOOLS: Basket / Collector Tool, Displacement Tool Container for Shortening Contact with hot shortening will cause severe injury or death. Wear protective gloves and clothing when changing shortening.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PROCEDURE: Daily Cleaning DANGER: PRECAUTIONS: BURN HAZARD FREQUENCY: Daily TOOLS: Basket / Collector Tool, Frypot Stirring Tool, Clean Cloth or Sponge, Nylon Brush 1. Disconnect fryer from electric power. Remove fryer basket from fryer. Drain shortening (see page 12). 2. Using the BASKET / COLLECTOR TOOL, lift the COLLECTOR from the frypot. Empty collector contents per established procedures. Hold the collector by the HANDLE on the bottom when emptying. 3.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) DANGER: PROCEDURE: Clean Lid and Yoke Assembly BURN HAZARD PRECAUTIONS: Wear protective gloves and apron Lid Assembly is heavy! Use caution lifting. FREQUENCY: Weekly or As Needed TOOLS: Clean Towels or Sponge, Soft Bristle Brush Contact with hot shortening will cause severe injury or death. Wear protective gloves and clothing when cleaning this fryer during operation. CAUTION: HOT OIL SPLATTERING HAZARD DO NOT use water to clean lid.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PROCEDURE: Clean Pivot Tube and Slide Rods DANGER: PRECAUTIONS: Wear protective gloves and apron BURN HAZARD FREQUENCY: Monthly or As Needed TOOLS: Clean Towels or sponge, Bottle Brush Flat Blade Screwdriver 2. Loosen screws in right and left rod mounting blocks. Work slide rods to the rear until they are clear of the front mounting blocks. 3. Free pivot tube from slide rods. Pivot tube may be cleaned in the dishwasher.
These troubleshooting suggestions are intended for use by qualified technical personnel only.
Fryer slow to heat / recover Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Heating elements dirty Clean elements and frypot One or more damaged elements Replace defective heating elements Insufficient ventilation Be sure area under fryer remains clear Cooling fan damaged or dirty Clean or replace cooling fan 24v transformer damaged Replace transformer Damaged controller If internal temperature and 24v supply OK, replace controller.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST These parts breakdown drawings are intended for use by qualified technical personnel only.
ITEM PART NO ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 505297 PROBE, TEMPERATURE 46 <305234> BRACKET, SOLENOID MOUNTING 2 506157 CLAMP, HI-LIMIT THERMOBULB 47 <305361> PIN, RETAINING 4 506130 THERMO, HI-LIMIT SAFETY 48 <305388> PIVOT ARM 506149 ELEMENT, 240V 3500W 49 <305236> CONNECTING ROD 506150 ELEMENT, 208V 3500W 50 <48689> STRAIN RELIEF, WATER-TIGHT 6 506167 CLAMP, HEATING ELEMENT 51 505798 RELAY, 24V 8 506036 VALVE, FRYPOT DRAIN 52 51157 LIGHT, INDICATING RED 505483 DEAD
WIRING DIAGRAM This wiring diagram is intended for use by qualified technical personnel only.
WIRING DIAGRAM (continued) 21
WIRING DIAGRAM (continued) This wiring diagram is intended for use by qualified technical personnel only.
WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical power before removing any panel or cover. CAUTION BURN HAZARD Allow fryer to cool. Be sure all pressure is relieved before proceeding. CABINET COMPONENTS TOOLS REQUIRED: A.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) These servicing instructions are intended for use by qualified technical personnel only. WARNING Electric Shock Hazard CHASSIS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Disconnect from electrical power before removing any panel or cover. CAUTION BURN HAZARD Allow fryer to cool. Be sure all pressure is relieved before proceeding. TOOLS REQUIRED: #2 Phillips Screwdriver Flat blade screwdriver Container to hold fasteners A.
CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical power before removing any panel or cover. TOOLS REQUIRED: #2 Phillips Screwdriver Needle Nose Pliers Container to hold fasteners A. Access Remove LOWER FRONT PANEL. Remove screws holding UPPER FRONT PANEL to cabinet. B. Controller Disconnect two connectors from electrical compartment. Note orientation of connectors. Remove two screws holding controller to panel. C.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) These servicing instructions are intended for use by qualified technical personnel only. YOKE AND LID ASSEMBLY CAUTION BURN HAZARD Allow fryer to cool. Be sure all pressure is relieved before proceeding. A. Access Turn operating lever fully clockwise. Slide yoke and lid assembly to the rear until it clears the blocks. Assembly may be lifted off, or work may be performed in place. IMPORTANT: Yoke and lid assembly weighs approximately 70 lbs.
MOUNTING BLOCKS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS CAUTION BURN HAZARD Allow fryer to cool. Be sure all pressure is relieved before proceeding. TOOLS REQUIRED: 3/8" & 3/4" Sockets w/ 4" extension Container to hold fasteners Food-Grade Silicone Sealant A. Access Turn operating lever fully clockwise and slide lid and yoke assembly to rear until it clears the blocks. Lift lid and yoke off of fryer. IMPORTANT: Yoke and lid assembly weighs approximately 70 lbs. Use appropriate lifting procedures.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) These servicing instructions are intended for use by qualified technical personnel only. WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical power before removing any panel or cover. CAUTION BURN HAZARD Drain oil and allow fryer to cool before proceeding TOOLS REQUIRED: #2 Phillips Screwdriver Assorted open wrenches from 3/8" to 15/16" Molex™ connector tool Container to hold fasteners IMPORTANT: Tighten fittings only enough to prevent leaks.
WARNING Electric Shock Hazard FRYPOT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (continued) Clean frypot at bulkhead fitting. Apply hi-temp sealant around hole for bulkhead fitting. Slide probe through compression nut, ferrule and fitting, then insert probe into frypot. Slide green fiber washer, belleville washer (with bell toward frypot) and nut over probe. Assemble all components of bulkhead fitting finger-tight. THERMOBULB Disconnect from electrical power before removing any panel or cover.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) areare intended for use by qualified technical personnel only. only. These servicing servicinginstructions instructions intended for use by qualified technical personnel WARNING Electric Shock Hazard DEAD WEIGHT ASSEMBLY Disconnect from electrical power before removing any panel or cover. CAUTION BURN HAZARD Allow fryer to cool. Be sure all pressure is relieved before proceeding. TOOLS REQUIRED: 7/16" Nut Driver 1" Open End Wrench Container to hold fasteners A.
SOLENOID AND RELATED COMPONENTS WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect from electrical power before removing any panel or cover. TOOLS REQUIRED: #2 Phillips Screwdriver Needle Nose Pliers Container to hold fasteners A. Access Remove RIGHT SIDE PANEL and UPPER REAR PANEL. B. Pivot Arm Remove cotter pin from lower portion of CONNECTING ROD. While supporting the assembly, remove four nuts holding PIVOT ARM and BRACKET to cabinet. Lower carefully.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) These servicing instructions are intended for use by qualified technical personnel only. WARNING Electric Shock Hazard MUFFLER COMPONENTS Disconnect from electrical power before removing any panel or cover. Remove UPPER REAR PANEL. A. Access B. Exhaust Hoses CAUTION BURN HAZARD Allow fryer to cool. Be sure all pressure is relieved before proceeding. Loosen CLAMPS. Work hose up upper vent fitting until hose clears vent filling on muffler.
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONAL COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION PART NO. BASKET, 6-HEAD BASKET, 4-HEAD BASKET DRAIN HOOK/ COLLECTOR REMOVAL TOOL STIRRING TOOL DISPLACEMENT TOOL HEAT TRANSFER PLATE CLEANING BRUSH TRAY, CONDENSATE 22891 23079 22885 22886 22887 22888 22892 23080 SELECTED SERVICE PARTS DESCRIPTION PART NO. O-RING, LID O-RING, COLLECTOR DEADWEIGHT, 9 PSI DEADWEIGHT, 11 PSI DEADWEIGHT, 12 PSI 506201 506202 505435 505451 505433 IMPORTANT: Use only factory authorized service parts and replacement filters.
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