Wells®
F-556 Electric Drop-In Fryer - Full Pot
Model 5E-F556-240V_1PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The F-556 is a built-in fryer shown installed through a counter, i.e. a drop-in unit. The Wells F-556 fry pot holds 15 lb of oil. Typical production for the Wells F-556 fryer is 300 2-ounce servings of French fries per hour. The F-556 comes standard with two rear-hanging, 1/2-size fry baskets. The deep-drawn fry pot is removable and made of stainless steel. The thermostat controlling oil temperature in the Wells F-556 fryer is adjustable. The thermostat controlling oil temperature in the Wells F-556 fryer has snap-action operation. The thermostat controlling oil temperature in the Wells F-556 fryer has positive-off operation. A manual-reset safety thermostat shuts off heating-element power if overheating occurs, and a red signal light indicates an over-temperature condition. The F-556 built-in fryer is rated at 5,750 W for the 240 V configuration. The F-556 built-in fryer draws 24 A at 240 V, single phase.
Specifications
- Amperage
- 24 A
- Back clearance
- 2.25 in
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- electric
- Input kW
- 5.75 kW
- Oil capacity
- 15 lb
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 14.75 in
- Phase
- single phase
- Plug type
- field wired per local code
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Side clearance
- 3 in
- Voltage
- 240 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.
