Wells WVAE-55FS Service manual

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

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SERVICE

MANUAL for

ELECTRIC

FRYER

MODELS

WF AE-55F and

WFAE-55FS

Part. No 503043 Rev. (-)

IMPORTANT: WELLS MANUFACTURING PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.

DISSEMINATION OF THIS INFORMATION TO ANYONE OTHER THAN

WELLS AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

TECHNICAL CONTENT OF THIS MANUAL IS DESIGNED FOR

USE BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS ONLY.

S362 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 - 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.

NOTE - Note is used to notify personnel of installation, operation or maintenance information which is important, but not hazard related.

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FRYER PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Procedures

Specifications

Features and Operating Controls

WFAE-55F

WFAE-55FS

Operation

Heating and Cooking Instructions

Troubleshooting Operational Problems

Filtering Instructions

Troubleshooting Filtering Problems

Servicing Instructions

Cradle Lift Assembly

Kettle and Electrical Components

Filter Pump Assembly

Parts Breakdown (FOR GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY)

Wiring Diagrams

Service Parts List

Inside Cover

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DIMENSIONS

Wide

Deep

High (Basket Raised)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CAPACITIES

Cooking Oil (Liquid Shortening Only)

Chicken (fresh) (Standard Basket)

Chicken (frozen) (Standard Basket)

15.70”

37.38”

48.94”

Lb. Kg.

55 25

30 13

25 11

ELECTRICAL

Voltage Requirement 208 VAC

240 VAC

(380-415 VAC Europe)

NOTE: 3Ø OPERATION ONLY - THIS FRYER IS NOT APPROVED FOR

CONVERSION TO 1Ø

17,000 Watts Power Consumption

Amperage

208V 3 ∅

240V 3

∅

380-415V 3 ∅

47.8 Amp per leg

43.0 Amp per leg

27.0 Amp per leg

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WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS)

FEATURES and OPERATING CONTROLS

(see page 4 for SOLID STATE CONTROLLER WFAE-55FS)

FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW

UPPER CONTROL PANEL

15 16

1

17

FRYER

OFF

FILTER

3

22

14

POWER HEAT COOK

12

8

LOWER CONTROL PANEL

FILTER

ON

THERMOSTAT

325

300

350

HI-LIMIT

275

RESET

250

OFF

CAUTION

FRYER MUST BE OFF

BEFORE USING FILTER

ºF

375

9 10

1. POWER SWITCH

(FRYER-OFF-FILTER)

2. POWER LIGHT (amber)

3. HEAT LIGHT (amber)

4. COOK LIGHT (amber)

5. TIMER

6. BUZZER LIGHT (amber)

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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 turns 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 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 “0”, BUZZER sounds and LIFT CRADLE raises.

When lit: indicates BUZZER SWITCH (item 7) is turned ON and

BUZZER CIRCUIT is active.

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8.

BUZZER SWITCH

FILTER PUMP SWITCH

(ON - OFF)

Activates the BUZZER CIRCUIT. When turned ON and TIMER has reached “0”, BUZZER will sound until BUZZER SWITCH is turned OFF or TIMER is activated.

Causes the oil to be filtered and pumped back into the FRYPOT.

The POWER SWITCH (item 1) must be in the FILTER position for the FILTER PUMP SWITCH to operate.

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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.

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 300ºF (149ºC), then firmly press the red button on the

LOWER CONTROL PANEL.

10.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

THERMOSTAT

11.

DRAIN VALVE LEVER

12.

POWER OUTLET BOX

13.

OIL FILTER RESERVOIR

14.

FILTER PUMP MOTOR

RESET BUTTON

(located at the rear of the motor)

15.

LIFT CRADLE

16.

FRY BASKET

17.

LIFT MOTOR

18.

DRIP PAN

Controls the oil temperature from 250ºF (121ºC) turned fully counter-clockwise, to 375ºF (191ºC) fully clockwise.

Opens and closes the DRAIN VALVE.

To OPEN, rotate the handle until it points down.

To CLOSE, rotate the handle to the horizontal position.

Contains the electrical service connection terminal block.

Holds the filter screen.

The FILTER PUMP MOTOR is equipped with an over-heating protection device.

RESET must be performed manually. Allow the motor to cool for approx. 15 min., then press the red button.

Raises and lowers FRY BASKET.

Sits on the LIFT CRADLE and holds product to be cooked.

Raised and lowered by the LIFT CRADLE.

Raises / lowers LIFT CRADLE. Accessible for lubrication thru the access plate in back panel.

Gathers fluids that accumulate on the top of the fryer section of

Ventilator Hood models (i.e. WVAE-55F).

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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

23.

DATA PLATE

Installation and troubleshooting (for qualified technicians).

Identifies the appliance manufacturer, model and serial number; also gives electrical rating.

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WFAE-55FS SOLID STATE CONTROLLER

FEATURES and OPERATING CONTROLS

BACK VIEW FRONT VIEW

UPPER CONTROL PANEL

15 16

3

1

FRYER

OFF

FILTER

TIME TEMP

HEAT READY MANUAL

1 2 3 4 5 6

MANUAL

7 PAUSE CLEAN STANDBY BASKET FILTER

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8

12

LOWER CONTROL PANEL

18

17

14

9

POWER SWITCH

(FRYER-OFF-FILTER)

HI-LIMIT

RESET 11

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13

10

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 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

TEMP KEY

Used to check and set menu times.

Used to check and set menu temperatures.

READOUT

UP ARROW KEY

LED display of various data and functions.

Used to raise FRY BASKET and change program settings .

DOWN ARROW KEY

MENU KEYS

FUNCTION KEYS

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)

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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.

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10.

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18.

HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

SONALERT

11.

DRAIN VALVE LEVER

12.

POWER OUTLET BOX

13.

OIL FILTER RESERVOIR

14.

FILTER PUMP MOTOR

RESET BUTTON

(located at the rear of the motor)

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16.

LIFT CRADLE

FRY BASKET

LIFT MOTOR

DRIP PAN

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 (149ºC), then press the red button on the

LOWER CONTROL PANEL.

Audible alarm to signal end of a cook cycle and other programmed functions.

Opens and closes the DRAIN VALVE.

To OPEN, rotate the handle until it points down.

To CLOSE, rotate the handle to the horizontal position.

Contains the electrical service connection terminal block.

Holds the filter screen.

The FILTER PUMP MOTOR is equipped with an overheating protection device.

RESET must be performed manually. Allow the motor to cool for approx. 15 min., then press the red button.

Raises and lowers FRY BASKET.

Sits on the LIFT CRADLE and holds product to be cooked.

Raised and lowered by the LIFT CRADLE.

Raises / lowers LIFT CRADLE. Accessible for lubrication thru access plate in back panel.

Gathers fluids that accumulate on the top of the fryer section of

Ventilator Hood models (i.e. WVAE-55FS).

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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Installation and troubleshooting (for qualified technicians).

23.

DATA PLATE Identifies the appliance manufacturer, model and serial number; also gives electrical rating.

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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-55F and WVAE-55F: a. Set the TEMPERATURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT to 350º 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-55FS and WVAE-55FS: a. Program MENU KEY times and temperatures (see IOM 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.

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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

1.

LOAD PRODUCT a.

Load frozen product into the BASKET. Using the plastic-coated handles, set the b.

BASKET on the LIFT CRADLE.

For fresh 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-55F and WVAE-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 ON 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-55FSand WVAE-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.

The BASKET and 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.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING - OPERATING PROBLEMS

WFAE-55F and WVAE-55F

CRADLE LIFT won’t raise

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

POWER LIGHT not lit

(Fryer not operating)

POWER SWITCH not in FRYER position

Circuit breaker OFF or tripped

Service wiring problem

POWER LIGHT defective (Fryer operating norm.)

HEAT LIGHT not lit

(POWER LIGHT lit)

(Cooking oil cold)

POWER LIGHT not lit

(Cooking oil cold)

(Cooking oil hot)

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

THERMOSTAT set too low

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

THERMOSTAT defective

HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

TRIPPED

HEAT LIGHT defective

COOK LIGHT not lit TIMER not energized

(CRADLE LIFT raised)

(CRADLE LIFT lowered) COOK LIGHT defective

Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER position

Reset circuit breaker

Correct service wiring

Replace LIGHT

Set THERMOSTAT to 350ºF

Replace THERMOSTAT

Allow oil to cool

Reset HI-LIMIT

Replace LIGHT

Set and energize TIMER only when ready to cook

Replace LIGHT

BUZZER LIGHT not lit BUZZER SWITCH in OFF pos.

Turn SWITCH ON

BUZZER LIGHT defective Replace LIGHT

BUZZER does not sound

BUZZER SWITCH in OFF pos.

BUZZER defective

BUZZER SWITCH defective

Turn SWITCH ON

Replace BUZZER

Replace SWITCH

CRADLE LIFT won’t lower

TIMER not energized

TIMER defective

LIFT MOTOR defective

MICROSWITCH misadjusted

Set and energize TIMER only when ready to cook

Replace TIMER

Replace LIFT MOTOR

Adjust MICROSWITCH

TIMER has time remaining

LIFT CRADLE not properly assembled to LIFT ROD

TIMER defective

Allow TIMER to drop to 0

Install white plastic pivot over end of lift rod (see page 3)

Replace TIMER

LIFT MOTOR defective

MICROSWITCH misadjusted

Replace LIFT MOTOR

Adjust MICROSWITCH

ACTUATOR or LIFT CRADLE Repair / replace damaged damaged components

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WFAE-55FS and WVAE-55FS

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

READOUT not lit

(Fryer not operating)

POWER SWITCH not in FRYER position

Circuit breaker OFF or tripped

Service wiring problem

Controller connection faulty

(Fryer operating norm.) CONTROLLER defective

HEAT LIGHT not lit

(READOUT lit and

Cooking oil cold)

Programmed temperature

CONTROLLER defective

HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

TRIPPED

Press POWER SWITCH to FRYER position

Reset circuit breaker

Correct service wiring

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 connection Correct wiring problem

CONTROLLER defective

DEFECTIVE PROBE

Replace CONTROLLER

REPLACE PROBE

Improper key strokes Press”BASKET” then “DOWN

ARROW”

Replace LIFT MOTOR LIFT MOTOR defective

DOWN RELAY defective Replace RELAY

Wiring problem / loose connection Correct wiring problem

CONTROLLER defective Replace CONTROLLER

CRADLE LIFT won’t raise

BUZZER does not sound, or is not loud enough

MENU KEY does not operate

READOUT not “00:00” or “PAUSE” Press “PAUSE” + “UP ARROW”

LIFT MOTOR defective Replace LIFT MOTOR

DOWN RELAY defective Replace RELAY

Wiring problem / loose connection Correct wiring problem

CONTROLLER defective Replace CONTROLLER

Buzzer programmed OFF

BUZZER SHUTTER closed

Contact factory for instructions

Open SHUTTER

BUZZER defective Replace BUZZER

Wiring problem / loose connection Correct wiring problem

CONTROLLER defective Replace CONTROLLER

MENU KEY not programmed

CONTROLLER defective

FUNCTION KEY does Improper KEY entry not operate

CONTROLLER defective

Program MENU KEY

Replace CONTROLLER

Consult owners manual for proper usage

Replace CONTROLLER

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DANGER

OIL FILTERING INSTRUCTIONS

OIL MUST BE FILTERED WHILE HOT (300ºF AND HIGHER)

Contact with hot oil can cause serious injury including death.

Always wear protective clothing and insulated gloves when filtering the cooking oil.

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”

STRAIGHT PIN

UPPER

FILTER SCREEN

SEPARATOR

LOWER

FILTER SCREEN

FILTER RAIL “B”

“L”-SHAPED PIN

2.

The cooking oil must be hot (minimum of 300º 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.

3.

Open the DRAIN LEVER. The WOOD DOWEL may be needed to unplug the drain hole.

4.

While draining the oil, press the POWER SWITCH to FILTER. Pour the FILTER POWDER into the oil at the point where it is being drawn down the drain.

5.

After all the oil has drained from the FRYPOT, use the HI-TEMP 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 IOM Manual

(p/n 300007) 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.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING - OIL FILTERING PROBLEMS

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

FILTER PUMP won’t run

POWER SWITCH not in

FILTER position

PUMP MOTOR OVERLOAD tripped

Defective POWER SWITCH

Press POWER SWITCH to

FILTER position

Allow motor to cool, then press red RESET button on back of PUMP MOTOR

Replace SWITCH

PUMP will not pump cooking oil

SUCTION TUBE not seated in Make sure FILTER RESER-

SUCTION RECEPTACLE

SUCTION TUBE O-RING

VOIR is properly installed

Replace O-RING with one of missing or damaged

Damaged SUCTION TUBE or SUCTION RECEPTACLE

FILTER LEAF clogged the three spares in groove

Replace damaged components

Scrape crumbs and other debris from FILTER LEAF

Service FILTER RESERVOIR at next opportunity

PUMP CHECK VALVE plugged Clean CHECK VALVE or reversed Install CHECK VALVE properly

PUMP pumps lots of SUCTION TUBE not seated in Make sure FILTER RESERbubbles in cooking oil SUCTION RECEPTACLE VOIR is properly installed

SUCTION TUBE O-RING Replace O-RING missing or damaged

Insufficient oil entering or in

FILTER RESERVOIR

Incrementally open DRAIN

VALVE and/or clear crumbs and other debris from DRAIN

PUMP MOTOR tripped PUMP jammed with debris won’t reset Defective PUMP HEAD

Defective PUMP MOTOR

Unjam PUMP

Replace PUMP HEAD

Replace MOTOR only

Oil is not being filtered FILTER LEAF O-RING missing, Properly install FILTER LEAF completely damaged or LEAF mis-installed

FILTER LEAF surface clogged AFTER OIL COOLS, remove witth debris FILTER LEAF, disassemble and clean

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SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS

CRADLE LIFT ASSEMBLY

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L

J

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S

79

V

U

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72

Y

SERVICE PART NO.

69961

69743

69812

69814

69972

500031

500037

61048

M

67

33

41

P

BASKET AND CRADLE

ITEM DESCRIPTION

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P

R

J

K

L

S

U

V

Y

6 BASKET CRADLE LIFT ASSEMBLY

33 GUARD, LIFT MOTOR ROD

41 CLAMP, PLASTIC 3/8” DIA.

67 CLAMP, HOSE

71 BASKET, FRYER

72 YOKE, ROD LIFT

73 ACTUATOR, LIFT

76 ROD, LIFT

79 BUSHING, LIFT ROD

81 BEARING, ROLLER .75OD x .25ID (pk6)

82 CRADLE PIVOT ASSEMBLY

NUT, ACORN 1/4-20 SS

BOLT, HEX 1/4-20 x 34” SS

LOCK WASHER 1/4” SS

BOLT, HEX 1/4-20 x 1/2” SS

SCREW, HEX 3-32 x 1/2”

WASHER .265 ID x .50 OD SS

SET SCREW, 1/4-20 x 5/16”

JAM NUT, 1”-14 UNF

WAVE WASHER, 1”

SET SCREW, 1/4-20 x 5/8”

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(part of 500037)

LIFT

LIFT MOTOR / LIFT ROD

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

A. 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.

B. LIFT ROD BUSHING

1. The top bushing assembles through the TOP PANEL 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.

B

E

C. 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 threadlock.

B

A

D. 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.

TOP PANEL

LIFT ROD

E. 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 top BUSHING,

YOKE, bottom BUSHING and LIFT ROD GUARD. The

CRADLE PIVOT must be parallel to the rear portion of the

TOP PANEL, with the downturned 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 momentarialy to the appropriate motor leads. Tighten the set screws and re-test for proper up-and-down operation.

LIFT ROD

BUSHING

FRAME

LIFT

MOTOR

YOKE

LIFT ROD

BUSHING

FRAME

BACK PLATE

CLAMP

MOTOR

MOUNT

PLATE

LIFT ROD

GUARD

FRAME

BOTTOM

PLATE

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D

C

KETTLE AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

WFAE-55F (also WVAE-55F)

52

50

Q

23

80

78

HH

JJ

KK

69

39

43

66

45

35

48

42

47

46

26

55

53

54

25

114

15

A

24

61

F

51

X

22

4

63

LL

16

A

74

88

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WFAE-55F

ITEM DESCRIPTION

4 KETTLE ASSEMBLY

15 KETTLE RETAINING CLIP, LEFT

16 KETTLE RETAINING CLIP, RIGHT

22 ELEMENT SUPPORT

23 ELEMENT CLAMP

24 ELEMENT BACKING PLATE

25 CONTROL PANEL, MANUAL CONTROLS

26 LOWER CONTROL PANEL

35 COVER, OUTLET BOX

39 SIGNAL LIGHT, AMBER

42 TERMINAL, FLAME SENSOR

43 ON-OFF PLATE

45 JUMPER, FLAME SENSOR

46 FUSE, SC-10 10A 300V (pk 4)

47 FUSE HOLDER

48 TERMINAL, 3P 85A

50 CONTACTOR, 3P 240V

CONTACTOR, 3P 208V

51 CLAMP, THERMO BULB SAFETY

52 MERCURY RELAY, 3P 208/240V

53 BUZZER, 240V

54 BUZZER SWITCH

55 KNOB, CONTROL

61 THERMOSTAT, HI-LIMIT

63 THERMOSTAT, TEMP. CONTROL

66 TIMER, 40MIN 60Hz 240V

69 SWITCH, DPDT FILTER/OFF/FRYER

74 BALL VALVE, 1-1/4 NPT

78 GASKET, GORTEX (kit)

80 ELEMENT, 220V 8.5Kw

ELEMENT, 240V 8.5Kw

ELEMENT, 208V 8.5Kw

88 NIPPLE, 1-1/4 NPT x 5.88”

114 FACEPLATE, MANUAL CONTROL PANEL

A NUT, KEP, 8-32

F NUT, HEX 1/4-20 SS

Q SCREW, PAN PHL 8-32 x 1/2 SS

X WASHER, BELLEVILLE .261 ID

HH STRAIN RELIEF

JJ GROUND LUG

KK ALUMINUM HEX NUT, 8-32 x 7/8”

LL SCREW

15

SERVICE PART NO.

(incl. in 66863)

50516

53068

53192

54005

54871

54769

50131

57780

57779

502332

63920

64834

64904

65653

502469

66688

68469

69550

69816

66863

500448

500013

500009

KETTLE AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

WFAE-55FS (also WVAE-55FS)

HH

JJ

KK

69

70

37

52

37

Q

23

80

78 50 38

22

4

48

42

45

26

35

114

66

25

15

A

24

61

51

LL

F X

74

88

55

63

86

16

A

37

75

16

WFAE-55FS

ITEM DESCRIPTION

4 KETTLE ASSEMBLY

15 KETTLE RETAINING CLIP, LEFT

16 KETTLE RETAINING CLIP, RIGHT

22 ELEMENT SUPPORT

23 ELEMENT CLAMP

24 ELEMENT BACKING PLATE

25 CONTROL PANEL, SOLID STATE

26 LOWER CONTROL PANEL

35 COVER, OUTLET BOX

37 SPARK QUENCHER

38 RELAY, SOLID STATE

42 TERMINAL, FLAME SENSOR

45 JUMPER, FLAME SENSOR

48 TERMINAL BLOCK, 3P 85A

50 CONTACTOR, 3P 240V

CONTACTOR, 3P 208V

51 CLAMP, THERMO BULB SAFETY

52 MERCURY RELAY, 3P 208/240V

55 SONALERT

61 THERMOSTAT, HI-LIMIT

63 TEMPERATURE PROBE

66 SOLID STATE CONTROL MODULE

69 SWITCH, DPDT FILTER/OFF/FRYER

70 TRANSFORMER, 208/240V TO 24V

74 BALL VALVE, 1-1/4 NPT

75 TERMINAL STRIP

78 GASKET, GORTEX (kit)

80 ELEMENT, 220V 8.5Kw

ELEMENT, 240V 8.5Kw

ELEMENT, 208V 8.5Kw

86 RETAING CLIP, TEMP. PROBE WIRING

88 NIPPLE, 1-1/4 NPT x 5.88”

114 FACEPLATE, SOLID STATE CONTROL

A NUT, KEP, 8-32

F NUT, HEX 1/4-20 SS

Q SCREW, PAN PHL 8-32 x 1/2 SS

X WASHER, BELLEVILLE .261 ID

HH STRAIN RELIEF

JJ GROUND LUG

KK ALUMINUM HEX NUT 8-32 x 7/8”

LL SCREW

SERVICE PART NO.

(incl. in 66863)

500688

501455

503068

54005

500131

57780

57779

502322

63920

500974

502469

501465

500830

69550

501454

69816

8552-18

66863

500448

500013

500009

17

1/4" ("Gortex") GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Exposed electrical circuits.

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.

TOP VIEW

FRYPOT ELEMENT

NUT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE

1 3

4

GASKET BEHIND

VIEW FROM FRONT OF UNIT

THERMOBULB / CAPILLARY INSTALLATION

HI-LIMIT BULB: LEFT SIDE

TEMPERATURE CONTROL BULB: RIGHT SIDE (WFAE-55F)

3/8“ max.

2

3/8“ max.

SAFETY CLAMP

HOLDS BULB

CLEAR OF

ELEMENT

TWO CLAMPS

HOLD BULB

ONE CLAMP HOLDS

CAPILLARY

PLACE CLAMPS WITHIN 3/8“

OF THE ENDS (WIDE PORTION)

OF BULB

.

1.

Insert the feed-thru bushing through the green gasket, and insert both through the frypot wall. Slidethe

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!

2.

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.

3.

Seat the washers and oil seal into the bushing. Insert the compresson 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

NOTE: FRAGILE

4 LOCK NUT, 17mm

WASHER

5 COMPRESSION

NUT, 10mm

CAPILLARY

BLACK OIL SEAL

1

FEED-THRU

BUSHING

3 BELLEVILLE WASHER

(p/n 69962)

PART OF THERMOSTAT

CAPILLARY

50

52

60

24

48

HH

JJ

42

45

LOWER CONTROL BOX

(Located behind Lower 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

(-55FS FRYERS SIMILAR)

COMPONENTS SPECIFIC TO

WFAE-55FS and WVAE-55FS

66 54 53

38

37

70

LL

39 69

47 61 63

37

98

75

99

61 55

66 69

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

44F 44W

FILTER PUMP ASSEMBLY

56M 56P 96 95 92 64 89 89

97

32

56B

90

68

3

ITEM DESCRIPTION

3 SUCTION LINE FITTING

32 FLEX LINE, SUCTION SS 3/4” OD x 16.5”

44F FITTING, FLEX CONDUIT 3/8” x 90º

44W FIBER WASHER

56B BRACKET, MOTOR STABILIZING

56M MOTOR, FILT 1P 125/230V 50/60

56P PUMP, FILTER

64 CHECK VALVE

68 ADAPTER 1/2” NPT FEMALE x 15/16M FLARE

89 ADAPTER, 3/8” FPT FEMALE x 3/4M FLARE

90 FLEX LINE, PRESSURE SS .6” OD x 13.5”

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 90º STREET ELL

SERVICE PART NO.

66720

502287

50177

501205

501231

66692

502283

20

T

E

I

R

M

N

A

L

S

M

O

T

O

R

2

3

5

ADAPTER

1/2“FPT x

3/4“ M FLARE

FLEX HOSE

.6“ OD x 9.5”

FR

YP

OT

☺

☺

FILTER PUMP / MOTOR

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

APPLY PIPE SEALANT (RECOMMEND LOCTITE™

PST HI-TEMP) TO MALE PIPE THREADS.

DO NOT APPLY ANY TYPE OF PIPE COMPOUND

OR TAPE AT FLARE FITTINGS.

☺ ASSEMBLE FLARE FITTINGS FINGER TIGHT

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

MALE FLARE FITTING.

DO NOT ALLOW CORRUGATED PIPE TO

TWIST DURING ASSEMBLY.

DO NOT BEND CORRUGATED TUBE

WITHIN 1“ OF ANY FITTING .

☺

SUCTION

FITTING

ADAPTER

1/2“ FPT x

15/16“ M FLARE

FLEX HOSE

.75“ x 16.5”

☺

ADAPTER

3/8“FPT x 3/4” M FLARE

CHECK VALVE

ARROW POINTS

TOWARD FRYPOT

“TOP” GOES UP

NIPPLE 3/8“ x CLOSE

BUSHING 3/8“ x 1/2”

PUMP /

MOTOR

ADAPTER

1/2“MPT x 15/16” M FLARE

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.

1

6

4 3

4

5

1 (LINE)

2

6 (LINE)

125V

YELLOW / BLACK 1(LINE)

BLUE

BLUE

2

(UNUSED)

BLACK

BROWN

3

4

5

ORANGE

WHITE

YELLOW

6 (LINE)

21

230V

YELLOW / BLACK

BLUE

BLUE

BROWN

BLACK

WHITE

ORANGE

YELLOW

ITEM DESCRIPTION

41

42

43

44

35

36

39

40

29

32

33

34

24

25

26

27

20

21

22

23

16

17

18

19

5

6

8

15

1

2

3

4

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

50

51

52

53

45

46

47

48

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, ¾”x13.5” 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, 90º x 3/8”

JUMPER, FLAME SENSOR

FUSE, SC-10, 10A 300V

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, 1P 230V

O-RING, .50ID x .63OD

LEG, ADJUSTABLE

MAGNET, DOOR

KIT, CAPILLARY FEEDTHRU

WFAE-55F PARTS BREAKDOWN (GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY)

ITEM DESCRIPTION

88

89

90

92

80

81

82

83

95

96

97

74

76

78

79

69

71

72

73

65

66

67

68

61

62

63

64

W

X

Y

R

S

U

V

K

M

P

Q

A

F

H

J

THERMOSTAT, HI-LIMIT

LUG, GROUND

THERMOSTAT, TEMP CONTROL

CHECK VALVE

CASTER, RIGID, 5”

TIMER, 40 MIN 60Hz 240V

CLAMP, HOSE

ADAPTER, ½”FTP x 15/16M FLARE

SWITCH, ROCKER, POWER

FRYER BASKET

YOKE, ROD, LIFT MOTOR

LINEAR ACTUATOR, 1/10HP 240V

BALL VALVE, 1-1/4” NPT

ROD, LIFT MOTOR

GASKET, ELEMENT, GORTEX

BUSHING, LIFT ROD

ELEMENT, 8.5Kw

BEARING, ROLLER, .75OD x .25ID

CRADLE PIVOT ASSY

PROTECTIVE COVER, 5”x7”

NIPPLE, 1-1/4” NPT x 5.88” BI

ADAPTER, 3/8”FPT x ¾”M FLARE

HOSE ASSY, .6” OD x 13.5” LG SS

NIPPLE, 3/8” NPT x CLOSE

FITING, 3/8” NPT STREET ELL 90º

REDUCER, 1/2x3/8 NPT

ADAPTER, ½”MPT x 15/16” M FLARE

NUT, KEP 8-32 Zi

NUT, HEX ¼-20 SS

NUT, TENZ 8-32, GREEN

NUT, ACORN, ¼-20 SS

BOLT, HEX, ¼-20 x 3/4” SS

BOLT, HEX, ¼-20 x ½” SS

SCREW, HEX, 8-32 x ½”

SCREW, PAN PHL, 8-32 x ½” SS

WASHER, .265 ID x .50 ID SS

SET SCREW ¼-20 x 5/16”

NUT, JAM, 1”-14 NF

WAVE WASHER, 1”

BELLEVILLE WASHER, .504 ID

BELLEVILLE WASHER, .261 ID

SET SCREW, SQUARE HEAD, 1/4-20 X 5/8”

22

WFAE-55F PARTS BREAKDOWN (GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY)

23

WFAE-55F WIRING DIAGRAM

24

WFAE-55FS WIRING DIAGRAM

25

SERVICE PARTS LIST

IMPORTANT: Use only factory authorized service parts and replacement filters.

For a complete listing of service parts for this fryer, consult Service Parts List AS025.

FRYER ACCESSORIES PART#

BRUSH, HEATING ELEMENT CLEANING

FLAVOR SAVER OIL FILTER POWDER (45 pk)

WAOC-1 MOBILE OIL DISPOSAL CADDY

PADDLE, STIRRING CHICKEN

BRUSH, FRYPOT CLEANING

FILTER LEAF ASSEMBLY

STAINLESS STEEL SHOVEL

BASKET

DOWEL, CLEANING

CRADLE, LIFT BASKET

NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS

LUBE, MOLYDISULFIDE

“O” RING, FILTER LEAF

“O” RING, SUCTION TUBE

COMMON REPAIR ITEMS

21647

22410

22470

22515

22516

501847

501901

69743

69752

69961

PART #

(LOCAL PURCHASE)

501900

66474

PART #

CONTROLLER, SOLID STATE

ELEMENT, 208V 8.5Kw

ELEMENT, 240V, 8.5Kw

LIFT MOTOR

TEMPERATURE PROBE

MERCURY RELAY

THERMOSTAT, HI-LIMIT

GASKET KIT, ELEMENT

Wells Manufacturing Company, Service Parts Department

2 Erik Circle, P. O. Box 280

Verdi, NV 89439 phone: (775) 345-0444 Ext. 504 fax: (888) 492-2783

500830

500009

500013

500513

501465

63920

66663

66863

26

NOTES

27

IMPORTANT: WELLS MANUFACTURING PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.

DISSEMINATION OF THIS INFORMATION TO ANYONE OTHER THAN

WELLS AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

TECHNICAL CONTENT OF THIS MANUAL IS DESIGNED FOR

USE BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS ONLY.

WELLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280

Verdi, NV 89439

Service Parts Dept. (888) 492-2782 fax: (888) 492-2783