
WHITEHALL MANUFACTURING • P.O. BOX 3527 • City of Industry, CA 91744-0527 U.S.A
Phone (800) 782-7706 • (626) 968-6681 • Fax (626) 855-4862 • Web: www.whitehallmfg.com
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Instructions for Operation and Care of Water Bath SP-1600-A
Before emptying (draining) your appliance,
be sure that the power switch is set to
"OFF". Allow the appliance to cool down
before emptying it. Lifting the lid will
accelerate this cooling. The appliance
must be unplugged when emptying the reservior. The
appliance has been provided with a Drain Valve that has
a 1/4" barbed nipple to attach a hose.
Keep lid closed when appliance is not in use. Maintain
proper water level at all times, as indicated by the “Fill to
Line” etched inside the tank. Avoid allowing water to
reach a "very low water" level. A "very low water" level
would be any water level 3/4" (20 mm) or less water
depth as measured from the tank bottom. Never operate
appliance without water! These precautions will prevent
appliance from over-heating and preventing potential
damage to the heating element.
Once the Controller display indicates the desired
set point temperature, the appliance will be ready for
use. Please allow +/- 3ºF (-16ºC) temperature variance.
Always refer to the correct temperature & duration as
specified by the splinting material manufacturer.
Be certain to heed all warnings as outlined in the
WARNING section (inside front cover of this manual).
Carefully insert splinting material into tank and avoid
splashing HOT water. Avoid direct skin contact with HOT
water at all times. While splint material is immersed in
water, lid should remain closed to help retain heat inside
tank. Remove splint material from tank only after it has
reached the manufacturer’s specified duration. Use
caution when removing splint material from tank. Apply
splint material as specified by splint manufacturer’s
instructions.
Keep lid closed while water is heating up.
IMPORTANT: The Water Bath is provided with an Over-
Heating Temperature Limiting Sensor. If the appliance
reaches excessively high temperatures beyond normal
operation, Sensor will 'trip' the electrical circuit rendering
the appliance inoperable. Please refer to FAQ’s section
of the manual for more details.
Note: If lid locks in the open position and will not close,
place index finger on the left side lid stay reset button
and work lid up and down until lid stays synchronize and
allow lid to close.
USING YOUR WATER BATH
EMPTYING
YOUR WATER BATH
The appliance should be routinely cleaned to help
ensure the appearance as well as years of reliable
service. Routine cleaning helps to remove contaminants
from the stainless steel surfaces and maintains the
integrity of the stainless steel’s inherent properties. Not
routinely cleaning the appliance may lead to corrosion of
the stainless steel and the build-up of scaly hard-water
deposits, which may void the warranty.
DO NOT use bleach, chlorinated solvents, or other harsh
chemicals to clean your appliance. For scaly, hard-water
spots use a strong solution of vinegar & water and let it
stand for approximately 5 minutes. Rinse with clean,
warm water and wipe dry. Be sure to quickly wipe down
dampened areas to avoid “water marks”.
It is good practice to periodically change out the water in
the tank that may become too cloudy as a result of use
or contamination.
Use a soft cloth, sponge, and/or non-abrasive cleaning
pad to clean & wipe down the appliance. DO NOT use
steel wool to clean the stainless steel surfaces since it
can cause rusting on the stainless steel surfaces.
Attempt to use the mildest cleaning product and most
effective method to clean the stainless steel surfaces.
Use mild soaps, gentle non-abrasive detergents, or mild
mixtures of ammonia to routinely clean the surfaces of
the appliance. Be sure to always rinse with clean, warm
water and wipe dry. Use stainless steel cleaners such as
®
3M Stainless Steel Cleaner/Polish, Sheila Shine ,
®
Twinkle Stainless Steel Cleaner/Polish, Penny Brite,
Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner/Polish, and EZ Brite, on
stainless steel surfaces. Strictly follow brand name
manufacturer’s instructions on proper use of the
stainless steel cleaner. NOTE: The use of brand names
is intended only to indicate a type of cleaner.
Turn power switch "OFF" and unplug the unit from the
electrical receptacle. If necessary, drain the appliance by
following instructions as outlined in the "EMPTYING
YOUR WATER BATH" section.
When cleaning, rinsing, and/or drying your appliance
always rub in the direction of the stainless steel polish
(grain) lines for maximum effectiveness and to minimize
marring or scratching the surfaces.
CARE & CLEANING
OF YOUR WATER BATH