Operaon
*Important note, serrated knives are not recommended to be sharpened using Stage 1 or 2 on this appliance, as the sharpening
discs may damage the blade. Refer to the Operaon – Sharpening Serrated Knives for proper sharpening procedure.
Resharpening
1. Straight Knives can be resharpened 3-5 mes using Stage 3 before knives will need to be sharpened in
Stage 1 and/or Stage 2.
NOTE: Resharpening straight knives beginning at Stage 1 may only be necessary for severely worn or dull blades.
2. For resharpening beginning in stage 3, refer to steps 1-2 and 7-8 under “Operaon”.
3. For resharpening beginning in stage 2, refer to steps 1-2 and 5-8 under “Operaon”.
Operaon – Sharpening Serrated Knives
1. Place the end of the serrated knife in either one of the blade modules in the third stage, labeled “Polish”.
Slowly pull the blade down and through the Stage 3 blade guides. Then place your blade on the opposite side
of the Stage 3 blade module and slowly pull down and through.
2. Alternate sides in Stage 3 unl you have completed 3-4 pairs of alternang pulls.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 as necessary to achieve desired sharpness.
1. Place the appliance on a table or sturdy surface.
2. Start the appliance by turning the ON/OFF switch to the “On” posion.
NOTE: Be sure to operate the appliance from the front such that you are facing the side labeled with the stages.
3. Place the end of the knife in either one of the blade modules of the rst stage, labeled “Coarse”. Slowly pull the
blade down and through the Stage 1 blade guides. Then place your blade on the opposite side of the Stage 1
blade module and slowly pull the blade down and through.
Note: Blade strokes should take between 3-5 seconds for a standard 5” blade.
Note: Avoid excessive downward pressure on the sharpening discs. Only mild pressure is needed for knife to
contact sharpening discs.
4. Alternate sides in Stage 1 unl you have completed 2-3 pairs of alternang pulls, or unl you can feel a burr present.
5. Place the end of the knife in either one of the blade modules in the second stage, labeled “Fine”. Slowly pull the
blade down and through the Stage 2 blade guides. Then place your blade on the opposite side of the Stage 2
blade module and slowly pull down and through.
6. Alternate sides in Stage 2 unl you have completed 2-3 pairs of alternang pulls.
7. Place the end of the knife in either one of the blade modules in the third stage, labeled “Polish”. Slowly pull the
blade down and through the Stage 3 blade guides. Then place your blade on the opposite side of the Stage 3
blade module and slowly pull down and through.
8. Alternate sides in Stage 3 unl you have completed 3-4 pairs of alternang pulls, or unl you can no longer feel
the burr present.
9. Test the sharpness of the knife by slicing a ripe tomato or piece of paper.
10. If the knife is not sharpened to your sasfacon, repeat steps 7-8.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Refrain from using water or harsh detergents when cleaning your knife sharpener. To remove any debris from the exte-
rior, a damp cloth with mild detergent such as dish soap is recommended. As needed, the swarf collecon compartment
can be emped to remove any metal dust that has accumulated.
