Chef's Choice Diamond Hone 115 Instructions Manual

MODEL 115

INSTRUCTIONS

Diamond Hone®Sharpener

© 2008 EdgeCraft Corp.

Read these instructions before use.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the Chef’sChoice
other liquid.

3. Make sure that knife blades are always washed clean - free of dirt, oils and foods
before inserted in the Chef’sChoice

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sharpener.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.

U.S. customers: You may return your sharpener to EdgeCraft’s factory for service where

the cost of repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. When the
electrical cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the Chef’sChoice
distributor or other qualified service to avoid the danger of electrical shock.

Outside U.S.: Please return your sharpener to your local distributor where the cost of repair or

electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated.If the supply cord of this appliance
is damaged, it must be replaced by a repair facility appointed by the manufacturer
because special tools are required. Please consult your Chef’sChoice distributor.

7. CAUTION! This appliance may be fitted with a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in anyway.

8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by EdgeCraft Corporation may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

9. The Chef’sChoice

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Model 115 is designed to sharpen kitchen knives, pocket knives,
and most sports knives. Do not attempt to sharpen scissors, ax blades or any blade
that does not fit freely in the slots.

10.Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

11.When in the “ON” position (Red flash on switch is exposed when “ON”) the
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should always be on a stable countertop or table.

12.WARNING: KNIVES PROPERLY SHARPENED ON YOUR CHEF’SCHOICE
SHARPER THAN YOU EXPECT. TO AVOID INJURY, USE AND HANDLE THEM WITH
EXTREME CARE. DO NOT CUT TOWARD ANY PART OF YOUR FINGERS, HAND OR
BODY. DO NOT RUN FINGER ALONG EDGE. STORE IN A SAFE MANNER.

13.Do not use outdoors.

14.Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

15.Do not use honing oils, water or any other lubricant with the Chef’sChoice

16.For household use only.

17.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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rofessional chefs and serious cooks worldwide rely on

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performance multi-bevel edges on their favorite cutlery. Now
with your Chef’sChoice
advantage of knives that are extremely sharp and durable.
The Chef’sChoice
technology developed by EdgeCraft - the world leader in cutting edge
technology, to create high performance edges on all of your fine-edge
and serrated knives.

You will find the Model 115 extremely fast and simple to use. It is safe
to use on all quality kitchen, sporting and pocket knives. Please read
this instruction booklet thoroughly before you use the sharpener in
order to optimize your sharpening results.

Gourmet cooks worldwide acknowledge the value of a fine cutting
edge for elegant food preparation. As an owner of the Chef’sChoice
115 you have the means to create edges of high perfection, sharpness
and durability. You will find it is a joy to sharpen and use your knives.
Remember, a sharp knife is a safe knife because it requires less force
to cut.

The Chef’sChoice
multifacet edges on knives of any steel - carbon, stainless, or alloy of
any hardness. Edges sharpened on the Model 115 are much sharper
and stay sharp longer than conventional and hollow ground edges.

Diamond Hone®sharpeners to maintain high

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Model 115 you will share the professional

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Model 115 incorporates advanced sharpening

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Diamond Hone®sharpener creates superior

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You can easily and very quickly sharpen the entire cutting edge of your
favorite knives, from the tip to the handle or bolster. The highly precise
edges will reward you with years of superior knife performance.

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UNDERSTANDING THE MODEL 115

DIAMOND HONE®SHARPENER

This unique Chef’sChoice®Diamond Hone®Sharpener is designed to sharpen knives with
either straight or serrated edges. This three (3) stage sharpener has three precision conical
sharpening / honing stages with 100% diamond abrasives. This combination can be used to
create either an ultra sharp, smooth faceted edge for effortless cutting and presentations or one
with a selected amount of residual “bite”.

The sharpening and honing actions are controlled by using precisely angled guides for the blade
and precisely matched conically surfaced abrasive disks.The sharpening angle is progressively
increased in Stage 2 and Stage 3.

Diamond-coated conical disks in Stage 1 create microgrooves along the facets on each side of
the edge establishing the first angled bevel of the edge.

Finer diamonds in Stage 2 create finer microgrooves at a slightly larger angle forming a
second bevel along the lower portion of the facets formed in Stage 1.

In Stage 3 ultrafine diamond coated disks gently hone and polish a third facet immediately
adjacent to the edge creating a microbevel and establishing a microscopically thin straight and
polished edge. The honing action gently sharpens the boundaries of those microgrooves
created by the diamond abrasives in Stage 2 adjacent to the edge until they become sharp
micro flutes that will assist the cutting action with “difficult to cut” materials.

The following sections describe the general procedures for optimal sharpening. One of the
important advantages of using the Model 115 is that you can hone your knives to razor sharp
edges as often as needed and yet experience little knife wear compared to older sharpening
methods. Resharpening can commonly be done by using just the gentle honing action of Stage

3. (See Resharpening Section).

Each sharpening Stage is equipped with elastomeric plastic springs that are positioned over the
sharpening disks to provide a spring action that holds the face of your knife securely against
the precision guides in the right and left slots of each stage during sharpening.

Unless you have special blades designed to be sharpened primarily on one side of the edge
(such as Asian Kataba blades) you will want to sharpen equally in the right and left slots of each
stage that you use. This will insure that the facets on each side of the edge are of equal size
and that the edge will cut straight at all times.

When sharpening in each stage the knife should on sequential strokes be pulled alternately
through the left slot and the right slot of that Stage. Generally a few pairs of pulls
(alternating in the left and right slots) will be adequate in each stage (see subsequent sections
for more detail). Always operate the sharpener from the front side with the switch facing you.
Hold the blade horizontal and level, slide it down between the plastic spring and the guide plane
while pulling it toward you at a uniform rate as it contacts the sharpening or honing disk. You
will be able to feel and hear the contact with the disk as it is made. Always keep the blade
moving uniformly through each stage; do not stop the pull in mid stroke. The time for each
sharpening stroke can be less for shorter blades and more for longer blades.

Never operate the sharpener from the back side.

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