Owner's manual [PDF] (44 pages)
- Brand: Wells
- Model: WVAE-55F
- Format: PDF
- Key Aspects: Risk Mitigation and Accident Prevention, Detailed Installation Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures
- Updated: 18.08.2026
- Source File: 1581604.pdf
- Pages: 44
- Description: Installation guide for the Wells WVAE-55F.
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WELLS MANUFACTURING
265 Hobson Street, Smithville, Tennessee 37166
telephone: 800-264-7827
www.wells-mfg.com
p/n 2M-Z16530 Rev. E
02/2019
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.
THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PERSONS USING OR
INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE. Contact your WELLS DEALER if you have any
questions concerning installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.
363
OWNERS MANUAL
ELECTRIC
OPEN FRYPOT
55# FRYER
with AUTO-LIFT
MODEL
WFAE55F
WVAE55F
(FRYER SECTION ONLY)
WFAE55FC
WVAE55FC
(FRYER SECTION ONLY)
WITH OR WITHOUT
OPTIONAL FILTER WAND
Includes
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE
EXPLODED VIEW
PARTS LIST
WIRING DIAGRAM
WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read the installation and operating instructions
thoroughly before installing, using or servicing this equipment.
WFAE55F
363 2M-Z16530 Owners Manual WFAE-55F/FC Free-Standing Electric Fryer
363 2M-Z16530 Owners Manual WFAE-55F/FC Free-Standing Electric Fryer
LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
Wells Manufacturing warranties new products to be
free from defects in material and/or workmanship
for a period of one [1] year from the date of original
installation, except as noted below. Defects that occur
as a result of normal use, within the time period and
limitations defined in this warranty, will at Wells’
discretion have the parts replaced or repaired by Wells
or a Wells-authorized service agency.
THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO ALL LISTED CONDITIONS.
Repairs performed under this warranty are to be
performed by a Wells authorized service agency. Wells
will not be responsible for charges incurred or service
performed by non-authorized repair agencies. In all
cases, the nearest Wells-authorized service agency
must be used. Wells will be responsible for normal
labor charges incurred in the repair or replacement
of a warrantied product within 50 miles (80.5 km)
of an authorized service agency. Time and expense
charges for anything beyond that distance will be
the responsibility of the owner. All labor will need
to be performed during regular service hours. Any
overtime premium will be charged to the owner. For all
shipments outside the U.S.A. and Canada, please see
the International Warranty for specific details. It is the
responsibility of the owner to inspect and report any
shipping damage claims, hidden or otherwise, promptly
following delivery. No mileage or travel charges will be
honored on any equipment that is deemed portable. In
general, equipment with a cord and plug weighing less
than 50 lb. (22.7 kg) is considered portable and should
be taken or shipped to the closest authorized service
agency, transportation prepaid.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
• Any product which has not been used, cleaned, maintained,
or installed in accordance with the directions published in the
appropriate installation sheet and/or owner’s manual as well
as national and local codes, including incorrect gas, electrical,
or water connection. Lang is not liable for any unit which has
been mishandled, abused, misapplied, subjected to chlorides,
harsh chemicals, or caustic cleaners, damaged from exposure
to hard water, modified by unauthorized personnel, damaged
by flood, fire, or other acts of nature [or God], or which have
an altered or missing serial number.
• Installation, labor, and job checkouts, calibration of heat
controls, air and gas burner/bypass/pilot adjustments, gas
or electrical system checks, voltage and phase conversions,
cleaning of equipment, or seasoning of griddle surface.
• Replacement of fuses or resetting of circuit breakers, safety
controls, or reset buttons.
• Replacement of broken or damaged glass components,
quartz heating elements, and light bulbs.
• Labor charges for all removable parts in gas charbroilers
and hotplates, including but not limited to burners, grates,
and radiants.
• Any labor charges incurred by delays, waiting time, or oper-
ating restrictions that hinder a service technician’s ability to
perform service.
• Replacement of items subject to normal wear or items that
can easily be replaced during a daily cleaning routine, such as
but not limited to knobs, bulbs, fuses, quartz heating ele-
ments, baskets, racks, and grease drawers.
• Components that should be replaced when damaged or
worn, but have been field-repaired instead [eg. field-welded
fry pots]
• Any loss of business or profits.
ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES
• Specific/chain specific versions may also have additional
and/or extended warranties.
PRODUCTS
PARTS
LABOR
Universal ventless hoods (WVU)
1 year
1 year
Canopy ventless hoods (WVC)
1 year
1 year
*Universal ventless hoods and/or
canopy ventless hoods purchased
with approved Southbend-Star
electric equipment
*Southbend-Star approved electric
equipment purchased and installed
under ventless hood
**Universal Ventless Hood and
Southbend-Star electric equipment
must be on the same PO and listed
on the ventless start-up document
for the 2 year warranty to apply
2 years
2 years
“Cook’n Hold” equipment [HW10, HWSMP,
LLSC7, LLSC7WA, LLSC11, and LLSC11WA]
2 years
1 year
Cast iron grates, burners; and burner shields
1 year
Wells parts sold to repair equipment
90 days
Service First
1 year
CONTACT
Should you require any assistance regarding the
operation or maintenance of any Wells equipment;
write, phone, fax or email our service department. In all
correspondence mention the model number and serial
number of your unit, as well as the voltage or type of
gas you are using.
Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central
Standard Time (CST)
Telephone: (800)-264-7827
Fax: (314)-781-2714
Email: [email protected]
www.wells-mfg.com
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied and constitutes the entire warranty.
2M-Z22393 ∙ Rev. B ∙ 01.2019
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363 2M-Z16530 Owners Manual WFAE-55F/FC Free-Standing Electric Fryer
363 2M-Z16530 Owners Manual WFAE-55F/FC Free-Standing Electric Fryer
WARRANTY
xi
SPECIFICATIONS
1
WFAE-55F FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS
2
WFAE-55FS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS
4
PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION
6
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION
7
INSTALLATION
8
PREPARATION PRIOR TO OPERATION
10
OPERATION
WFAE-55F (MANUAL CONTROLS)
15
WFAE-55FC (SOLID STATE CONTROLS)
16
CLEANING
18
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FILTER SYSTEM
21
DISCARDING USED OIL
24
CRADLE LIFT & ROLLERS
26
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS
28
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST
30 - 45
WIRING DIAGRAM
46
PARTS & SERVICE
48
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA
48
Thank You for purchasing this
Wells Manufacturing appliance.
Proper installation, professional
operation and consistent
maintenance of this appliance will
ensure that it gives you the very
best performance and a long,
economical service life.
This manual contains the
information needed to properly
install this appliance, and to use
and care for the appliance in
a manner which will ensure its
optimum performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
DIMENSIONS
Wide
Deep
High
15.70”
37.38”
48.94”
CAPACITIES
Cooking Oil (Liquid Shortening
Only)
Lbs.
Kg.
55
25
Chicken (Fresh)
30
13
Chicken (Frozen)
25
11
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE
REQUIREMENTS
DOMESTIC
EXPORT (EU)
208 VAC
240VAC
380-415V
3NAC
NOTE: Shipped from factory 3ø.
THIS FRYER IS NOT APPROVED FOR CONVERSION TO 1ø
POWER
CONSUMPTION
9,000 watts
9,000 watts
9.300 watts
AMPERAGE
47.8 amps per leg (3ø)
43.0 amps per leg (3ø)
L1 = 27.0 amps
L2 = 26.5 amps
L3 = 26.5 amps
N = 0.5 amps
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