Maintenance - filter operation (continued), Caution – Wells WFAE-30F User Manual

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MAINTENANCE - FILTER OPERATION (continued)

FILTERING OIL

NOTE:
Oil should be at least 300ºF (149ºC) DO NOT attempt to filter cold oil.
DO NOT attempt to pump oil when less than 300ºF. Cold oil will not
pass through the filter paper. Filtering cold oil will result in the
premature failure of the filter pump. Damage as a result of pumping
cold oil IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.

NOTE:
DO NOT store oil in the reservoir for any extended period, including
overnight.

IMPORTANT:
The filtration system in your Wells Fryer is designed to filter hot liquid
shortening ONLY. Water, cleaning agents or other liquids will
damage the filter pump and may contaminate the food product

1. Press POWER SWITCH (item 1) to FILTER. Pump controls will

be energized and heating elements are de-energized.

2. Remove

and

examine filter reservoir:

•

Verify that a serviceable sheet of filter paper is properly

installed.

•

Verify that an o-ring is in place and in good condition.

Reinstall reservoir, making sure the SUCTION TUBE is firmly

seated in the SUCTION RECEPTACLE.

3. Press FILTER PUMP SWITCH (item 8) to ON to start filter pump.

4. Slowly rotate DRAIN VALVE LEVER (item 11) to the vertical

position. Oil will drain from the frypot and into the reservoir. The

filter pump will draw oil through the filter paper and return it to the

frypot.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT leave the fryer unattended during the filtering process.

Continuously monitor oil level in the reservoir to avoid overflowing

the reservoir and spilling oil on the floor. Be prepared to turn the

drain valve lever clockwise to stop or regulate the flow of oil to the

reservoir.

5. Carefully and slowly add the contents of one package of FILTER

POWDER to the oil in the frypot. Sprinkle the filter powder onto

the surface of the oil at the point where it is being drawn down the

drain and into the filter reservoir.

(CONTINUED ON PAGE 14)

CAUTION

BURN HAZARD

Protective clothing and gloves
must be worn during the filtering
process

CAUTION

BURN HAZARD

Filter reservoir may be hot.
Wear insulated gloves, or
allow reservoir to cool,
before touching it.

IMPORTANT:
Filtering cooking oil helps to
ensure the quality of the food
product. Careful observation of
the finished food product will
help you determine the optimal
filtering frequency.
(Example: Filter the oil after
each six loads of fresh breaded
chicken)

FILTER POWDER absorbs
acids and many other
contaminants in the cooking oil,
allowing the oil to be used
longer before it must be
replaced. Wells Flavor Saver
Oil Filter Powder is available
from your Wells Equipment
Dealer or Authorized Service
Agent in a case of 45 packages
(p/n 22410).

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