COUNTERTOP GAS GRIDDLES
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WELLS MANUFACTURING 10 Sunnen Dr., St. Louis, MO 63143 telephone: 314-678-6314 fax: 314-781-2714 www.wellsbloomfield.com OWNERS MANUAL COUNTERTOP GAS GRIDDLES MODELS WG2424G WG2436G WG3036G WG3048G Includes INSTALLATION, USE & CARE EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST WIRING DIAGRAM FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. The purchaser of this equipment must post in a prominent location instructions to be followed in the event the user smells gas. This information shall be obtained by consulting the local gas supplier. 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.

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT personnel. The prices charged by Wells Manufacturing for its products are based upon the limitations in this warranty. Seller’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair of defects without charge by a Wells Manufacturing factory authorized service agency or one of its sub-service agencies. This service will be provided on customer’s premises for non-portable models. Portable models (a device with a cord and plug) must be taken or shipped to the closest authorized service agency, transportation charges prepaid, for service. In addition to restrictions...

WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION INSTALLATION INITIAL ADJUSTMENT OPERATION CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Standard and GroovedGriddles Chrome-Plated griddles TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS WIRING DIAGRAM EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST PARTS & SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA INTRODUCTION 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....

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS SHELF (Certain Models) GREASE TROUGH SPLASH GUARD GREASE DRAWER FRONT ACCESS PANEL GAS SAFETY VALVE THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE LEGS GAS CONTROL KNOB TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB IL1833a Fig. 1 Countertop Gas Griddle - Features & Operating Controls FRONT ACCESS PANEL Allows access to gas control valve and themerature control thermostat. THERMOSTAT TEMP. CONTROL KNOB GAS SAFETY VALVE GAS CONTROL VALVE Each section of the griddle is individually controllable. Dial position is an indication of the temperature setting. The actual temperature at the griddle surface will vary,...

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION This appliance is intended to prepare food for human consumption. No other use is recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its agents. This griddle must be installed by a technician qualified and certified or licensed to install gas-fired equipment. A licensed technician must perform the initial startup and adjustment of this appliance. Operators of this appliance must be familiar with the appliance use, limitations and associated restrictions. Operating instructions must be read and understood by all persons using or installing this appliance....

NOTE: DO NOT discard the carton or other packing materials until you have inspected the appliance for hidden damage and tested it for proper operation. Refer to SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE on the inside front cover of this manual. DANGER: HEALTH HAZARD This appliance must be properly ventilated. Failure to provide proper ventilation of exhaust gasses can result in severe injury and death. FIRE HAZARD Do not store flammable or combustible materials near this appliance. The open flame of this appliance can cause such materials to ignite. NOTICE: Manufacturer’s warranty on this griddle is...

INSTALLATION DANGER: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD The installation of gas piping from the outlet side of the gas meter or service regulator to the griddle must be performed by a technician qualified and certified or licensed to install gas-fired equipment. A licensed and qualified technician must perform the initial startup and adjustment of this appliance. The installation of this gas-fired appliance must conform to local codes, or in the absence of such codes, with the current edition of NEVER use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Fire and explosion may result. National Fuel Gas Code...

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD NEVER use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Fire and explosion may result. IMPORTANT: All pipe joints must be checked for leaks before lighting. Leak checks should be performed with a soap and water solution. FIRE HAZARD This griddle is supplied with a gas pressure regulator. Failure to properly install the supplied regulator will result in an extremely hazardous condition. Flow arrow stamped on body of regulator must point toward the griddle. INSTALLING THE GRIDDLE Refer to the nameplate. Verify the fuel type and pressure, which must match the nameplate...

INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: The main piping system must be capable of supplying the griddle with sufficient volume/flow of fuel to satisfy the maximum operational input requirements. PRESSURE TESTING MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN ONLY. Make sure the supply piping system has been pressure tested before the regulator and griddle are connected. If the system must be re-tested, be sure the regulator is isolated by a manual shut-off valve, in order to prevent damage to the regulator and gas griddle valves. Piping and connections should be leak tested using a water/soap solution. DO NOT...