Edgecraft Chef's Choice 430 - Manual (Page 2)

serrations, use little to no downward
pressure when sharpening and sharpen
just long enough to sharpen the points of
the teeth.
Instructions for Sharpening
Electric Knife Blades
(2 Reciprocating Blades)
1. Insure that the electric knife is
disconnected from the power source.
2. With the 2 reciprocating blades
installed in the normal manner in drive
unit proceed with sharpening.
3. Insert the knife (with blades in place)
into the sharpening slot and lean them
against the red roller guides.
4. Move the knife back and forth 10-20
times until a noticeable improvement
in the sharpness of the tips of the
serrations is achieved. With some very
dull knives more than 20 back and
forth cycles might be needed.
NOTE: Do Not apply any downward pressure on the knife
during sharpening.
5. It is important that the knife blades
remain in contact with the roller guides
during the entire sharpening process.
Make sure that at least one of the red
roller guides is always rotating as the
knife is moved back and forth.
6. Most of the electric knives are
equipped with 2 reciprocating blades
that interlock at the tip with a specially
designed rivet. This rivet may prevent
sharpening the very tip of the knife.
However, in most cases, that portion
of the blade does not play a very
important role in the cutting function.
7. After many sharpenings, the size of the
serrations will be reduced. However,
knife blades that may have become
useless because they were too dull
can be revitalized several times,
significantly extending their useful
lifetime and saving the cost of buying
replacement blades more often.
Testing for sharpness
Try slicing a tomato or other food before
you sharpen your knife. Then test the
knife periodically during sharpening until
you achieve the sharpness you desire.
Ideally, a well-sharpened knife should
slice cleanly through food without
excessive force and without crushing it.
Suggestions
If left-handed, turn the sharpener so the
Chef’sChoice ® brand name faces away
from you. Hold the handle with your right
hand and the knife with your left and
follow the instructions above.
Never sharpen a knife that is not
completely clean. Small amounts of food,
fat or grease on the knife will coat the
abrasive surfaces and seriously reduce
their effectiveness.
The Chef’sChoice ® Manual Diamond
Hone ® Model 430 sharpener can be used
to hone the edges of straight-edged
(non-serrated) knives. It is not designed to
sharpen very dull straight-edged knives.
Maintenance
* The exterior may be cleaned with a
damp, soft cloth.
* No oils, water or other lubricating
liquids are necessary with
this sharpener.
* Not for scissors.
EdgeCraft Offers a Wide Range
of Sharpeners!
EdgeCraft offers a full line of popularly
priced sharpeners. Chef’sChoice ® has
other manual sharpeners as well as a
selection of professional-quality powered
sharpeners that will safely sharpen
either straight-edged (non-serrated) or
serrated blades. All Chef’sChoice ® knife
sharpeners, manual and electric, are
completely compatible. Precision guides
assure that presharpening, sharpening
and honing stage angles are consistent in
all models.
For further information and stores near
you, call (800) 342-3255.
Limited Warranty: Used with normal care, this EdgeCraft
product, designed for hand use only, is guaranteed
against defective material and workmanship for a period
of 1 year from the date of purchase (“Warranty Period”).
We will repair or replace, at our option, any product or
part that is defective in material or workmanship without
charge if the product is returned to us postage prepaid, with
dated proof of purchase, within the Warranty Period. This
Limited Warranty does not cover replacement or abrasive
pads necessitated by use of the product or product dam-
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INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some States
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts and some States do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty applies only to normal household use of this
sharpener and is void for industrial or commercial use.
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