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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
OPERATION MANUAL
WV-FG SERIES
WV-FG
WV-FGRW
GRIDDLE AND
FRYER
COOKTOP
with
UNIVERSAL HOOD
with or without
2-DRAWER
ROLL WARMER
Includes
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE
Model
WV-FGRW
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
MAN
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Unless otherwise specified, all commercial cooking equip- thorized personnel. The prices charged by Wells Mfg. Co. ment manufactured by WELLS MFG. CO. is warranted for its products are based upon the limitations in this war- against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ranty. Seller’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the one year from the date of original installation or 18 months repair of defects without charge by a Wells Mfg. Co. fact
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY xi SPECIFICATIONS 1 FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS 2 PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION 6 AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION 10 INSTALLATION 11 OPERATION 16 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS Fig. 1 Ventilator Section Operating Features & Controls 2
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) VENTILATOR SECTION ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT 1. NAMEPLATE Gives manufacturer, make and model description. Also lists voltage and amperage data. 5. APPLIANCE LIGHT ON when hood power switch is ON. Illuminates cooktop. a6. FIRE SUPPRESSION Container for Ansulex™ Low-pH liquid fire suppression liquid. AGENT TANK (1.5 gal.) 8. ADJUSTABLE (FRONT) LEG Allows the unit to be leveled. 9. RIGID (REAR) CASTER A
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) Fig. 2 Ventilator Section Controls & Indicator Lights Fig. 3 Fryer Section 4
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT VENTILATOR SECTION CONTROLS V.01 POWER SWITCH Energizes BLOWER MOTOR. If, after 10 seconds, proper conditions are met, cooking appliances are energized. APPLIANCE LIGHT is ON when POWER SWITCH is ON. V.02 POWER ON INDICATOR GREEN. Glows when POWER switch is ON. V.03 CHECK FILTERS ALARM AMBER. Glows if one or more filters are out of position. Check all filters and INDICATOR baffle
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) Fig. 4 Griddle and Drawer Warmer Sections 6
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS (continued) ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT GRIDDLE SECTION G.01 GRIDDLE TEMPERATURE Thermostatic control of griddle temperature CONTROL G.02 GRIDDLE HEAT INDICATOR Glows when heating elements are energized. G.03 GREASE DRAWER Collects cooking waste from GRIDDLE. Removable for cleaning. G.04 COOKING SURFACE Heated portion for cooking food. G.05 SPLATTER SHIELD Helps control grease splatter and contamination between the GRIDDL
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE: Fire suppression system and all associated components must DANGER only be serviced by an authorized Ansul® Distributor. All setup, FIRE HAZARD charging, repair and/or adjustment of the fire suppression system must be performed by an Authorized Ansul® Distributor ONLY. IMPORTANT: If a remote pull station is installed, both rear casters (9) must be replaced with legs to deter moving the unit. MOVING AN APPLIANCE WITH A REMOTE PULL STATIO
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments CAUTION: only. RISK OF DAMAGE This appliance is intended to prepare food for human consumption. DO NOT connect or No other use is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its energize this appliance agents. until all installation Operators of this appliance must be familiar with the appliance use, instructions are read and limitations and associated restrict
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION (continued) OPERATIONAL NOTES: REPLACE PREFILTER and REPLACE FILTER PACK indicator lights provide a timely warning that a system shut-down is imminent. The actual time between the indicator light coming on and the loss of cooking appliance power will depend upon the cooking conditions. Anytime a dirty PRE-FILTER is replaced, the system airflow will increase. If the condition of the FILTER PACK is marginal, the REPLACE FILT
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INSTALLATION NOTE: DO NOT discard UNPACKING & INSPECTION the carton or other packing Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all materials until you have protective plastic film, packing materials and accessories from the inspected the appliance for Appliance before connecting electrical power or otherwise performing hidden damage and tested it any installation procedure. for proper operation. Refer to SHIPPING DAMAGE Carefully read all instructions in this manual
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INSTALLATION (continued) IMPORTANT! SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES Verify that this VENTILATOR An Ansul® technician must charge and arm the fire suppression system and food cooking equipment before the ventilator blower will operate. See page 13. installation is in compliance with the specifications listed Installation and start up must be performed by an Authorized in this manual, with local Installation Company. code requirements, and in Installer must com
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INSTALLATION (continued) DANGER FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION FIRE HAZARD 1. Any REMOTE MANUAL PULL STATION must be installed by an authorized ANSUL® distributor in accordance with the AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. NOTE: If a REMOTE MANUAL PULL STATION is installed, moving the unit for servicing will cause the Ansul® system to discharge. In this case, the unit must only be installed with four fixed legs
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INSTALLATION (continued) NOTE: FILTERS INSTALLATION The GREASE BAFFLE and 1. FILTER PACK: Ships installed in the hood. If the FILTER PACK is FILTER PACK activate not in position, the CHECK FILTERS indicator will light. mechanical switches, and the If the FILTER PACK becomes clogged, the REPLACE FILTER PRE-FILTER activates a PACK indicator will glow. vacuum switch, to verify that To install the FILTER PACK: Position the filter pack with the the fi
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INSTALLATION (continued) CAUTION: GREASE DRIP TRAY INSTALLATION Burn Hazard 1. Install the GREASE DRIP TRAY on the hanger brackets, directly below the grease baffle. DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS INSTALL COOKING APPLIANCE COMPONENTS THE GREASE DRIP TRAY IS INSTALLED. 1. FRYER COMPONENTS a. Raise the fryer ELEMENT HEAD and install FRYPOT. b. Using the BASKET RACK as a handle, lift the ELEMENT HEAD slightly, Then rotate the spring-loaded SUPPO
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OPERATION CAUTION: VENTILATOR OPERATION HOT SURFACE 1. Press the VENTILATOR POWER switch to ON. The green VENTILATOR POWER light will glow and the blower fan will start. Exposed surfaces can be hot After a short time, if all filters are sensed as being in position and to the touch and may cause not clogged, the cooking appliance will be energized. burns. During normal operation, the VENTILATOR POWER light will be the only light glo
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OPERATION (continued) GRIDDLE OPERATION CAUTION: HOT SURFACE PREPARING THE GRIDDLE SURFACE Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause 1. SEASONING STANDARD GRIDDLES burns. As manufactured, the steel surface of your Wells griddle has microscopic pores. It is important to fill these pores with oil in order NOTE: to provide a hard, non-stick cooking surface. Standard griddles must be a. Preheat the griddle surface to 375ºF (
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OPERATION FRYER OPERATION DANGER: BURN HAZARD Contact with hot oil will cause severe burns. Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when operating the fryer. 1. a. Be sure the TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB is turned to CAUTION: OFF. Hot Surface b. Lower the ELEMENT HEAD into the frypot by pushing back on the BASKET SUPPORT ROD, raising the ELEMENT HEAD Exposed surfaces can be hot SUPPORT ROD, then carefully lowering the
