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OWNERS MANUAL
MODEL
WPP-6
WPP-10
POPCORN
POPPER
Includes
INSTALLATION
USE & CARE
SERVICING
Model WPP-10
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
SPECIFICATIONS
xi
1
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS
PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION
INSTALLATION
2
3
3
4
OPERATION
5
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
EXPLODED VIEWS
6
7
8
9
WIRING DIAGRAM
PARTS & SERVICE
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA
10
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INTRODUCTION
Thank You for purchasing this Wells Manufacturing Co. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
WPP-6
VOLTS 1ø
120 VAC
120 VAC
WATTS
1200 W
1500 W
AMPS
10 A
POWER SUPPLY CORD
NEMA 5-15P
12.5 A
NEMA 5-15P
WPP-10
APPLICABILITY
This manual applies to the following Wells Manufacturing products:
WPP-6 Popcorn Popper
WPP-10 Popcorn Popper
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS
Features and Operating Controls—WPP-6 and WPP-10
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
This appliance is intended for use in commercial establishments
only.
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD
This appliance is intended to prepare food for human consumption,
and to hold that food at temperature for serving. No other use is
recommended or authorized by the manufacturer or its agents.
All servicing requiring access
to non-insulated electrical
components must be
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.
performed by a factory
authorized technician.
DO NOT open any access
panel which requires the use
of tools. Failure to follow this
warning can result in severe
electrical shock.
Cleanliness of this appliance is essential to good sanitation. Read and
follow all included cleaning instructions and schedules to ensure the
safety of the food product.
Disconnect this appliance from electrical power before performing any
maintenance or servicing.
WARNING:
BURN HAZARD
DO NOT submerge this appliance in water. This appliance is not jet
stream approved. Do not direct water jet or steam jet at this appliance,
or at any control panel or wiring. Do not splash or pour water on, in or
over any controls, control panel or wiring.
Kettle is extremely hot during
operation. To prevent burns:
always use the kettle knob to
rotate or shake the kettle;
and, always use the handle to
lift the kettle lid.
Exposed surfaces of this appliance can be hot to the touch and may
cause burns. The kettle and kettle lid will be extremely hot during
operation and can cause serious burns on contact. To prevent burns:
always use the kettle knob to rotate or shake the kettle; and, always
use the handle to lift the kettle lid.
CAUTION:
RISK OF
DAMAGE
Heat lamp will be very hot when in use. Contact will cause severe
injury. Do not operate this appliance without heat lamp guard in place.
Do not splash water on heat lamps. Do not wipe heat lamp with wet
cloth or sponge.
DO NOT connect or
energize this appliance
until all installation
instructions are read and
followed. Damage to the
appliance will result if
these instructions are not
followed.
The technical content of this manual, including any wiring diagrams,
schematics, parts breakdown illustrations and/or adjustment
procedures, is intended for use by qualified technical personnel.
Any procedure which requires the use of tools must be performed by a
qualified technician.
This manual is considered to be a permanent part of the appliance.
This manual and all supplied instructions, diagrams, schematics, parts
breakdown illustrations, notices and labels must remain with the
appliance if it is sold or moved to another location.
CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE
Exposed surfaces can be hot
to the touch and may cause
burns.
AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION
This appliance conforms to NSF Standard 4 for sanitation only if
installed in accordance with the supplied Installation Instructions and
maintained according to the instructions in this manual.
STD 4
This appliance is listed by ETL.
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INSTALLATION
UNPACKING & INSPECTION
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.
Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all
protective plastic film, packing materials and accessories from the
appliance before connecting electrical power or otherwise performing
any installation procedure.
Carefully read all instructions in this manual and the Installation
Instruction Sheet packed with the appliance before starting any
installation.
Refer to SHIPPING DAMAGE
CLAIM PROCEDURE on the
inside front cover of this
manual.
Read and understand all labels and diagrams attached to the
appliance.
CAUTION:
RISK OF
DAMAGE
Carefully account for all components and accessories before
discarding packing materials. Store all accessories in a convenient
place for later use.
DO NOT connect or energize
this appliance until all
COMPONENTS:
Tray
Drop Door
Heat Lamp and Heat Lamp Guard
Kettle Assembly and Kettle Lid
Stirrer Wand and Stirrer Collar
Scoop and (2) Ladles
installation instructions are
read and followed. Damage
to the appliance will result if
these instructions are not
followed.
CAUTION:
SHOCK HAZARD
SETUP
Setup the appliance only on a firm, level, non-combustible surface.
Verify local codes for requirements. Concrete, tile, terrazzo or metal
surfaces are recommended. Metal over combustible material may not
meet code for non-combustible surfaces.
This appliance must be
plugged into a properly
installed and grounded
electrical receptacle.
Verify that the unit sits firmly ON ALL FOUR LEGS. With a spirit level,
check that the appliance is level front-to-back and side-to-side. With
the adjustable legs, adjust as required to level the appliance. All four
legs must be adjusted to firmly contact the floor in order to prevent
tipping.
IMPORTANT:
If an appropriate electrical
receptacle is not readily
accessible, contact a licensed
electrician to install the
appropriate electrical
receptacle.
Avoid storing flammable or combustible materials in, on or near the
appliance.
ASSEMBLY
240 volt units are shipped
without a power plug. Contact
a licensed electrician to install
a power plug appropriate to
local electrical codes.
Slide kettle lid over stirrer shaft and lid guide. The handle should be
toward the door opening. Slide the lid up until it is captured by the
magnetic holder.
Slide the stirrer collar over the stirrer shaft. Thread the stirrer wand
through the slot in the shaft, then allow the collar to drop into place.
IMPORTANT:
Position kettle vertically with the knob down and to the right side.
Attach kettle to the two hangers. Allow kettle to rotate horizontal.
Connect the kettle electrical pigtail to the twist-lock receptacle.
Damage due to being
connected to the wrong
voltage or phase is NOT
covered by warranty.
Thread the heat lamp into the heat lamp socket. Install the heat lamp
guard.
Install the drop door and crumb tray.
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OPERATION
PREPARATION
CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE
Scoop any remaining popcorn from cabinet and discard. Empty crumb
tray.
Exposed surfaces can be hot
to the touch and may cause
burns.
Be sure inside of kettle is wiped clean, and the stirrer wand is properly
installed.
Press the WARMER switch “ON”. The heat lamp and cabinet base
heater will come on.
CAUTION:
BURN HAZARD
Preheat for kettle 7 minutes before popping the first batch. Subsequent
batches may be popped immediately.
The kettle and kettle lid will
be extremely hot during
operation and can cause
serious burns on contact.
To prevent burns:
Raise kettle lid up until it is captured by the magnetic holder.
Add measured amounts of popcorn kernels, oil, salt, and flavoring to
kettle. Lower the kettle lid.
always use the kettle knob to
rotate or shake the kettle;
and, always use the handle to
lift the kettle lid.
Close drop door and left plastic door. Leave right plastic door partially
open to access kettle knob.
POPPING POPCORN
Press the “KETTLE” switch to “ON”. Kettle will begin heating and stirrer
will rotate. Popped corn will lift the kettle lid, then fall into the cabinet.
IMPORTANT:
Follow manufacturer’s
directions for quantities of oil,
popcorn, salt and flavorings.
KETTLE switch may be left “ON” while refilling the kettle for subsequent
cycles. Shake unpopped kernels and husks from the kettle before
refilling.
Continue popping corn until popcorn in the cabinet reaches the desired
level. Do not fill cabinet higher than the top of the drop door.
Stirrer Assembly
Press the KETTLE switch “OFF”. The stirrer will continue to rotate until
it achieves a neutral position. Leave the WARMER switch “ON”
SUGGESTIONS FOR USE
Use the provided scoop to remove popcorn from the cabinet.
Stir popcorn in cabinet frequently to allow unpopped kernels and husks
to fall through the debris grate into the tray.
If using “all-in-one” packets, store a few packets for upcoming cook
cycles in the cabinet, under the popcorn, so that oil and butter will be
sufficiently melted to pour easily.
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION
Turn ON/OFF switch “OFF”
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD
Allow unit to cool completely before cleaning
Disconnect unit from electric power before
cleaning
Disconnect unit from electric
power before cleaning.
FREQUENCY
TOOLS
Daily, or as needed
Mild Detergent, Soft Cloth or Sponge
Plastic Scouring Pad
CAUTION:
BURN HAZARD
Allow unit to cool completely
before cleaning.
CLEANING
1. Disconnect unit from electric power and allow to cool completely
before cleaning.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT spill,
splash or pour water into
controls, kettle receptacle,
heat lamp socket or wiring.
2. Shake all debris from kettle. Remove drop door. Scoop all product
from cabinet and discard. Empty crumb tray.
3. Disconnect kettle plug from twist lock receptacle. Tilt kettle fully
vertical and lift off of kettle hangers.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use
steel wool or abrasive
cleansers for cleaning the
cabinet.
4. Wipe inside and outside of kettle with a sponge or soft cloth
dampened with mild detergent. Rinse by wiping with a sponge or
soft cloth dampened with clear water. Allow to air dry.
NOTE: Baked on deposits may be removed with a plastic
scouring pad. DO NOT submerge kettle, kettle cord or kettle plug
in water.
5. Disassemble stirrer, then slide kettle lid off of stirrer shaft. Wipe
lid and stirrer components with a sponge or soft cloth dampened
with mild detergent. Rinse by wiping with a sponge or soft cloth
dampened with clear water. Allow to air dry.
6. Wipe inside and outside of cabinet, drop door and crumb tray with
a sponge or soft cloth dampened with mild detergent. Rinse by
wiping with a sponge or soft cloth dampened with clear water.
Allow to air dry.
NOTES:
a. Use care when cleaning doors to prevent scratching.
b. Do not wipe heat lamp if it is hot.
c. Use care that no water is splashed into kettle receptacle or
heat lamp socket.
7. Reinstall kettle lid. Reassemble stirrer, then reinstall kettle.
Reinstall drop door, then slide crumb tray in place.
Procedure is complete.
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TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Power cord unplugged
SUGGESTED REMEDY
Plug power cord into appropriate receptacle
Reset circuit breaker
No power to unit
Circuit breaker tripped
Power cord or plug damaged
Kettle switch OFF
Replace power cord assembly
Press kettle switch to “ON”
Kettle plug not securely plugged into twist-
lock receptacle
Properly connect kettle cord
Does not pop popcorn
Damaged kettle switch
Replace kettle switch
Damaged kettle internal components
Replace kettle assembly.
Some brands of popcorn, or popcorn that is
out-of-date may not pop completely.
NOTE: even the freshest example of the very Always use fresh, quality popcorn
best brand may not always pop 100% of its
kernels
Popcorn does not pop
completely
Refer to popcorn manufacturer’s recommendations
No or insufficient oil added at start of cycle.
for proper quantity of oil.
Press warmer switch to “ON”
Tighten or replace heat lamp
Replace warmer switch
Warmer switch OFF
Heat lamp does not light
Heat lamp loose in socket or burned out
Damaged warmer switch
Warmer switch OFF
Press warmer switch to “ON”
Replace warmer switch
Base heater does not provide
heat
Damaged warmer switch
Warmer element or wiring damaged
Repair wiring and/or replace warmer element
Kettle normally tilts only slightly past vertical
Kettle misassembled to hangers
Power cord twisted
No action required
Cannot tilt kettle fully
Properly reinstall kettle
Disconnect plug, straighten cord, reconnect plug
Stirrer misassembled or contaminated with
built-up cooking debris
Clean stirrer components and reassemble properly
Stirrer wand interfering with
kettle tilt
Position cam loose or damaged
Damaged position switch or wiring
Stirrer only rotates when kettle switch is ON
Kettle switch OFF
Reconnect or replace position cam
Repair wiring and/or replace position switch
No action required
Press kettle switch to “ON”
Stirrer does not rotate
Stirrer loose on gear drive shaft
Stirrer motor damaged
Reattach stirrer to gear drive shaft
Replace motor and gear drive assembly
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
ADJUST STIRRER NEUTRAL POSITION
CAUTION:
INJURY HAZARD
With the kettle switch OFF, the stirrer should land at a position that
allows the kettle to rotate without binding on the stirrer wand. If the
stirrer wand does not land positioned left to right, adjust the
positioning cam:
Disconnect appliance from
electrical power before
performing any of these
procedures.
1. Disconnect unit from electric power. Remove the top panel.
Raise the kettle lid until it is captured by the magnetic holder.
2. Spin the gearmotor fan by hand until the stirrer wand is positioned
left to right (I.e. parallel to the front of the cabinet).
3. Loosen the positioning cam nut and locknut. Turn the cam until it
depresses the pin of the positioning switch. Tighten the cam nut
and lock nut.
4. Reconnect unit to electric power. Press the kettle switch to “ON”.
Wait approximately 5 seconds, then press the kettle switch to
“OFF”. The stirrer motor will run until the positioning cam activated
the positioning switch.
5. If the stirrer wand stops in the proper left-to-right position,
procedure is complete. Otherwise, repeat steps 1 through 4.
CHANGE HEAT LAMP
Adjust Positioning Cam
1. Press warmer switch “OFF”. Allow unit to cool before replacing
lamp.
CAUTION:
BURN HAZARD
2. Squeeze front and rear portions of guard until the front hook clears
the slot. Slide the rear hook from its slot, then remove the guard.
Lamp may be hot.
Allow lamp to cool before
replacing.
3. Unthread old heat lamp from its socket and discard.
4. Thread new heat lamp into socket.
IMPORTANT: Use only 400W safety-coated lamp
5. Reinstall guard.
Change Heat Lamp
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EXPLODED VIEWS
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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PARTS & SERVICE
DESCRIPTION
PART NO.
IMPORTANT: Use only
factory authorized service
parts and replacement
LADLE, 1.5 oz.
LADLE, 4 oz.
23166
23167
23168
filters
.
For factory authorized
service, or to order factory
authorized replacement
parts, contact your Wells
authorized service agency,
or call:
SCOOP, POPCORN
Wells Manufacturing Co
.
2 Erik Circle
P. O. Box 280
Verdi, NV 89439
phone: (775) 689-5700
fax:
(888) 492-2783
(Service Parts Dept.)
Service Parts Department
can supply you with the
name and telephone
number of the WELLS
AUTHORIZED SERVICE
AGENCY nearest you.
CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA
please have this information available if calling for service
RESTAURANT _____________________________ LOCATION _____________
INSTALLATION DATE ________________________ TECHNICIAN ___________
SERVICE COMPANY ________________________________________________
ADDRESS ___________________________ STATE ______ ZIP__________
TELEPHONE NUMBER (_____)_____-_________
EQUIPMENT MODEL NO. _______________
EQUIPMENT SERIAL NO. _______________
VOLTAGE: (check one)
120
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