Edgeware 50353 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 6

Adjusting to a larger or smaller size angle than originally on the knife
Always start by turning the knob to 10°, then turn the knob to the correct angle.
If you choose to take a knife with a wider angle such as 20º or more per
side (40º combined) and sharpen it at a thinner angle keep in mind you
will be changing the angle drastically from its original factory edge and
will require extra pulls through the diamond wheels,which could be as
many as 20 or more additional pulls. This will remove quite a bit of metal.
If you wish to take a thinner angled knife such as 16º per side and want
to make its angle wider, this is possible and it will only take a few pulls
through the diamond wheels. ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND THIS WILL CHANGE THE ORIGINAL
FACTORY ANGLE. IF YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE A FACTORY EDGE, ONLY SHARPEN THE KNIFE
TO THE FACTORY PROVIDED ANGLE. IF THAT ANGLE IS UNKNOWN EDGEWARE SUGGESTS
USING STANDARD ASIAN AND STANDARD EURO/AMERICAN ANGLES AS INDICATED ON THE
ANGLE ADJUST KNOB.
CAUTION:
• Always sharpen your knife blade from the heel
to the tip of the blade.
• Never insert the tip of the knife blade into the
sharpening slot first, or push your knife blade
through the sharpening slot. This could damage
the knife sharpener and/or your knife. (Fig. 3)
• In order to get the best results and to reduce excessive diamond
or ceramic wheel wear, it is important that you keep the proper
orientation of the knife blade to the wheels. Always keep the knife
blade perpendicular to the counter top, so that the blade contacts both
wheels equally.
• Due to some handle designs, you may not be able to sharpen the
entire length of the blade using the electric sharpening wheel. In these limited cases, Edgeware
recommends using a manual sharpener to sharpen these small areas of your blade.
• The speed at which you pull the blade through the sharpening slots will determine the amount
of metal removed from the edge of the knife by the diamond interlocking wheels in the coarse slot.
A very slow pass will remove more metal than a quick pass. When drawing the blade through the
slots, allow approximately one second for each two inches of blade. For example, if sharpening a
knife with a 6 inch blade, you should take approximately three seconds for each pass.
• DO NOT TRY TO TURN THE ANGLE ADJUST KNOB PAST THE STOPS IN EITHER DIRECTION. THIS
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE KNOB MAKING THE UNIT UNUSABLE.
Sharpening Serrated Knives
Pull knife through serrated sharpening slot 2-3 times using light downward
pressure. Never place a serrated blade into the interlocking wheels!
Repeat process until sharp.
Symptom: Sharpener stops running while in use
Cause: Sharpener has a built in motor thermostat as a safety feature. It protects sharpener
from overheating if left on accidentally for a long period or is being used improperly.
Solution: If the thermostat shuts down the motor, unplug the sharpener and wait about one
hour for the motor to cool down, and the sharpener will restart. If motor still will not re-start,
call Customer Service.
Symptom: Diamond Wheels stop removing metal.
Cause: Diamond Break-In Period – The initial aggressive cutting speed of the Diamond
Sharpening Wheels will slow with use. At the same time, the abrasive finish will improve. Do
not be confused by this break in process because it is normal and should be expected. The
diamond wheels are breaking in, NOT wearing out.
Solution: If after extended periods of use you feel like the diamond coated wheels have
completely lost their aggressive cutting ability, the diamond wheels can be replaced. For
replacement wheels, call Customer Service at (800) 221-4156 or visit our website at www.
edgewareproducts.com for contact information.
Symptom: The sharpener will not start when initially plugged into electrical socket.
Fig. 3 Cause: Sharpener or electrical cord could be damaged or malfunctioning.
Solution: Contact Customer Service at (800) 221-4156 or visit our website at
www.edgewareproducts.com for contact information.
How often should I sharpen my knives?
All fine edge cutlery requires maintenance and sharpening. A sharp knife can easily be maintained
by adhering to a few basic rules. Cut only on soft surfaces such as wood or poly boards. Hard
surfaces like glass, granite, stainless steel, acrylic, or laminate counter tops will dull knives
immediately on contact. Always avoid cutting frozen food, slicing into bones, or using a knife to pry
things open. These uses may result in severely dulling, bending, or breaking your knife. Sharpen
your knife before each use if you want to maintain a razor sharp edge. After extensive use, if
you have honed the knife blade and it no longer slices food with ease, use the COARSE and FINE
sharpening slots to put a new razor sharp edge on your blade.
How can I tell if my knife is sharp?
Use it to slice food. If the knife does not slice food with ease, it needs additional sharpening.
My knife is not sharp and I've gone through the whole knife sharpening process. What am
I doing wrong?
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