Wells Popcorn Poppers WPP 6 User Manual

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WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC

2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439

telephone: 775-689-5703

fax: 775-689-5976

www.wellsbloomfield.com

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

FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS

PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION

AGENCY LISTING INFORMATION

INSTALLATION

OPERATION

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

EXPLODED VIEWS

WIRING DIAGRAM

PARTS & SERVICE

CUSTOMER SERVICE DATA

INTRODUCTION

Thank You for purchasing this Wells Bloomfield 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

WATTS

1200 W

AMPS

10 A

POWER SUPPLY CORD

NEMA 5-15P

WPP-10

10 A

NEMA 5-15P

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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

Circuit breaker tripped

Power cord or plug damaged

Kettle switch OFF

No power to unit

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:

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.

BURN HAZARD

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

IMPORTANT: Use only

DESCRIPTION

PART NO.

factory authorized service

parts and replacement

filters.

For factory authorized

service, or to order factory

authorized replacement parts,

contact your Wells authorized

service agency, or call:

LADLE, 1.5 oz.

LADLE, 4 oz.

23166

23167

23168

SCOOP, POPCORN

Wells Bloomfield, LLC

2 Erik Circle

P. O. Box 280

Verdi, NV 89439

Service Parts Dept.

phone: (775) 689-5707

fax:

(775) 689-5976

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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Wells Bloomfield proudly supports CFESA

Commercial Food Equipment Service Association

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CUSTOMER SATTISFACTION

WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC

2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439

telephone: 775-689-5703

fax: 775-689-5976

www.wellsbloomfield.com

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