HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

371 301098 OpManual for WFGA-60FS Gas Fryer

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HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

Provides over-temperature protection by de-energizing HEATING

ELEMENTS should oil temperature exceed factory pre-set limits.

 

 

 

10

SONALERT

Audible alarm to signal end of cook cycle and other programmed

functions

 

 

 

 

 

11

LIFT CRADLE

Raises and lowers FRY BASKET.

 

 

 

12

FRYBASKET

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

Raised and lowered by the LIFT CRADLE.

 

 

 

 

 

13

OIL FILTER RESERVOIR

Holds the filter element. Holds oil during filtering cycle.

 

 

 

14

EXHAUST FLUE

Twin flues. Hot flue gases exit here.

 

 

 

15

LIFT MOTOR

Raises / lowers LIFT CRADLE. Accessible for lubrication

through the access plate in back panel.

 

 

 

 

 

16

VENTILATION SLOT

Provides air inlet for COOLING FAN inside CONTROL

PANEL.NEVER ALLOW WATER TO GET INTO THIS SLOT.

 

 

 

 

The FILTER PUMP MOTOR is equipped with an over-heating

17FILTER PUMP MOTOR RESET protection device. RESET must be performed manually. Allow

BUTTONthe motor to cool for approx. 15 min., then firmly press the red

button on the back of the motor until it “clicks”.

18 BURNER ASSEMBLY

Two assemblies; comprised of orifice, shutter, burner and ignitor.

Opens and closes the DRAIN VALVE.

19DRAIN VALVE OVALHANDLE To OPEN, turn the handle counterclockwise (to vertical). To CLOSE, turn the handle clockwise (to horizontal).

20

GAS SHUT-OFF VALVES

Two valves, one located behind each gas control valve. Allow

isolation of either burner circuit.

 

 

21

GAS CONNECTION

Gas supply connects here.

 

 

 

22

POWER CORD

115V 15Amp, NEMA 5-15P

23

DATA PLATE

Identifies the appliance manufacturer, model and serial number;

also gives electrical ratings, gas ratings.

 

 

 

W1

 

W4

 

W2

 

W3

Fig. 2 Optional Wand

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For units equipped with OPTIONAL FILTER WAND

W1

BURNER INTERLOCK SWITCH

Disables burners any time drain valve is not closed.

 

 

 

W2

3-WAY VALVE HANDLE

HORIZONTAL directs output of filter pump to filter wand.

VERTICAL directs output of fliter pump to frypot.

 

 

W3

QUICK DISCONNECT MALE

Filter wand connects to this fitting.

 

FITTING

 

W4

FILTER WAND

Used to wash down sides of frypot, or to direct oil to disposal

container.

 

 

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Wells WFGA-60FS Hi-Limit Thermostat, Sonalert, Lift Cradle, Fry Basket, Oil Filter Reservoir, Exhaust Flue, Lift Motor

WFGA-60FS specifications

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