Wells F-49RT User Manual
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
BURN HAZARD
 
Contact with hot water can cause severe burns. Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning. 
Always wear protective clothing and heat resistant gloves when cleaning the rethermalizer. 
PREPARATION
Turn temperature control to OFF
Unplug appliance from receptacle and allow
to
cool
completely
before
cleaning
FREQUENCY
Daily, or as needed
TOOLS
Mild Detergent, Non-abrasive cleanser
Soft
Cloth
or
Sponge,
Plastic
Scouring
Pad
 
CLEANING 
 
1. Turn temperature control to OFF. Unplug the unit. 
 
2. Remove portion cups and rack, then swing the element head up 
 
and out of the water pot.
 
 
NOTE: The element support rod is spring-loaded. When the
element head is raised, the support rod will automatically swing
into position to keep the element head raised.
 
3. Allow the water to cool to a safe temperature (120ºF or less). 
 
Carefully remove the water pot: wearing heat-resistant gloves, lift
the water pot by the handles.
 
4. Water pot, portion cups and rack may be washed in a dishwasher, 
 
or with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and dry
completely.
 
5. Wipe/brush all crumbs and cooking debris from elements. Pay 
 
particular attention to the area between the element and the
thermobulbs. Be careful that the capillary tubes of the thermobulbs
are not moved or damaged during cleaning.
 
6. Clean all exterior surfaces by wiping with a clean cloth dampened 
 
with warm water and mild detergent. A non-abrasive detergent
and plastic scouring pad may be used for stubborn deposits.
 
 
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleansers
as these will damage the surface finish.
 
 
IMPORTANT: DO NOT submerge the appliance in water.
DO NOT spill or pour water into controls, control panel or wiring.
Damage to internal components will occur.
 
7. Reinstall the water pot in the cabinet. 
 
a. Be sure the TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB is turned to
OFF, then plug unit into receptacle.
b. Lower the ELEMENT HEAD into the water pot by pushing back
on the ELEMENT LIFTING HANDLE, raising the SUPPORT
ROD, then carefully lowering the elements.
c. Add fresh water to the MIN OIL line in water pot.
 
Procedure is complete. 
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC 
SHOCK HAZARD 
Disconnect unit from electric 
power before cleaning. 
 
CAUTION: 
BURN HAZARD
Allow unit to cool completely 
before cleaning. 
 
CAUTION: 
ELECTRIC 
SHOCK HAZARD 
Do not submerge unit in 
water. 
IMPORTANT: DO NOT spill 
or pour water into controls, 
control panel or wiring. 
 
DO NOT submerge unit in 
water. Damage to internal 
components will occur. 
Damage to internal 
components from water 
damage is not covered by 
warranty. 
 
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use 
steel wool or abrasive 
cleansers for cleaning the 
cabinet or water pot. 
 
 
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