Edgecraft Choice 2000 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Commercial
Diamond Hone® Knife Sharpener 2000
Read instructions before use.
It is essential that you follow these
instructions to achieve optimal results.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Every user should read this manual.
2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the Chef’sChoice
section in water or other liquid.
3. Make sure only clean knife blades are inserted in the Chef’sChoice
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 can 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 local
Chef’sChoice
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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 2000 is designed to sharpen kitchen knives (including serrated knives), pocket knives and most sports knives. Do not attempt to sharpen “parrot
beak” knives, 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
Chef’sChoice
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should always be on a stable countertop or table.
12. WARNING: KNIVES PROPERLY SHARPENED ON YOUR CHEF’SCHOICE
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
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Congratulations on your selection of
the Chef’sChoice® Commercial Knife
Sharpener Model 2000!
You will find this method of sharpening puts an exceptionally sharp and durable edge on all
of your knives. It is backed by EdgeCraft—World Leader in Cutting Edge Technology
The Chef‘sChoice
incorporates advanced diamond abrasive and honing technology to produce the sharpest
and most durable edges of any sharpener available today. With it you can develop a
shaving-sharp edge on all your knives. Once your knives have been sharpened on the
Model 2000, resharpening takes less than 1 minute.
Consequently, if the Model 2000 is conveniently located in your work area, you can
resharpen so rapidly that you need not rely on the sharpening steel to tune up the edge.
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Commercial Diamond Hone® Knife Sharpener Model 2000
UNPACKING AND PREPARING FOR OPERATION
The Model 2000 has a motor-drive section and a detachable Sharpening Module that is
packed and shipped disassembled (see Figure 1).
To assemble the Model 2000, insert the Sharpening Module into the guide rails of the
motor section, (Figure 2) and slide the module toward the motor housing until it locks in
place. If the sections do not snap together easily & quickly, follow the instructions in the
“Inserting” section, (Page 8) of this manual.
Motor-drive Section
Release Button
Figure 1. Model 2000
sharpener - disassembled.
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On/Off Switch
Sharpening Module
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DESCRIPTION - MODEL 2000 SHARPENER
The Model 2000 sharpener uses a novel two-stage sharpening and honing process, where
the knife is first sharpened with a pair of conical diamond-coated wheels and then honed
with a pair of patented conical honing disks incorporating ultrafine abrasive particles. This
creates a unique edge geometry that gives the edge extraordinary “bite” and sharpness
and ensures it will stay sharp much longer than conventionally sharpened knives. The
Sharpening Module, incorporating both the sharpening and honing stages, is a self-contained unit that can be removed for washing and sanitizing in a dishwasher or at the sink. It
can be removed simply by depressing the release button (Figure 2) and sliding the module
off the motor-drive section.
A powerful 150 watt motor operating at 1700 RPM is enclosed in the motor housing.
Splined drive couplings attached to the shafts of the motor drive and the Sharpening
Module permit their rapid engagement or disengagement.
In both the sharpening and honing stages, the edge must be sharpened on alternate
strokes in the right and left slots (see Figure 3). Precise “Blade Guides” position and align
the knife at the correct angle while plastic hold-down springs stabilize and secure the
blade as it is pulled through each slot and makes contact with the abrasive wheels. The
downward movement of the blade in each of the slots is limited and controlled by an Edge
Stop Plate (Figure 3), made of a high-density polymer that serves both as a stop and as
a micro-guide “slot” for the edge, without damaging the sharp edge being formed. There
are Edge Stop Plates at the front and rear of the sharpening and honing stages. For best
results, the knife edge should only just touch or lightly rest on the front Edge Stop Plate.
Excessive downward pressure is unnecessary and will result in excessive cutting of the
Edge Stop Plate. The edge need not rest on the rear Stop Plate for the entire sharpening
and honing stroke.
Motor-drive Section
Release Button
Figure 2. Sharpening module is inserted on rails
and slid toward the motor-drive section to engage
motor-drive. To disengage, press release button and
slide away from the motor-drive. See text.
Knife Blade Guides
Sharpening Module
Plastic Spring
Edge
Stop Plate
Figure 3. Knife is inserted between the Blade Guide
and the plastic spring until edge rests lightly on Edge
Stop Plate.
Knife Blade
Guide
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