Edgeware 50141 Owner's Manual

747 MID-AMERICA BLVD • HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913-8414 USA

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

www.edgewareproducts.com

owner’s manual

pro

Edgeware Model # 50141 • Made in China • Patents Pending

Voltage: 120V/60Hz • Watts: 68.2W • Currents 1.22A

Modèle Edgeware n° 50141 • Fabriqué en Chine • Brevet en instance

Tension : 120V/60Hz • Watts : 68.2W • Courants 1.22A

Edgeware Modelo # 50141 • Hecho en China • Patente Pendiente

Voltaje: 120V/60Hz • Potencia: 68.2W • Corriente 1.22A

Edgeware® & The Edge Experts® are registrations and trademarks of Smith Abrasives, Inc.

Edgeware® et The Edge Experts® font l’objet de dépôts légaux et de marques de commerce de Smith Abrasives, Inc.

Edgeware® y The Edge Experts® son marcas comerciales y registradas de Smith Abrasives, Inc.

manuel d’utilisation • manual del propietario

electric knife sharpener

ceramic edge

affûteur électrique ceramic edge
ceramic edge afilador de cuchillos

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This is a listed appliance. It is intended for household use only. When using
electrical appliances, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed:

1. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use or when cleaning.

5. Switch off the appliance before changing accessories or approaching parts
which move in use.

6. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electrical shock or injury.

7. Do not use outdoors.

8. This sharpener is designed to sharpen knives. Do not try to sharpen any other
type of blade on this machine.

9. Do not attempt to sharpen knife or tool edges that do not fit freely into the
blade guide slots.

10. Do not use with lubricants, water or honing oil.

11. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.

12. To protect against electric shock, do not put knife sharpener in water or any liquid.

13. Avoid contact with moving parts.

14. During sharpening, do not let the electrical cord hang over the edge of the counter or
table or come in contact with the knife being sharpened, a hot surface, or stovetop.

15. Caution: This appliance is equipped with a polarized electrical plug (one blade is
wider than the other). If plug still doesn’t fit, contact a qualified electrician .Do not
attempt to modify or defeat this safety feature.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Edgeware Model 50141 – Ceramic Edge Electric

Knife & Scissors Sharpener

Edgeware, a world leader in innovative sharpening products, is proud to introduce an electric
knife sharpener featuring Interlocking Ceramic Wheels in combination with manual sharpening
elements. This unique combination provides a broad capability to suit multiple blade types and
edge conditions. With this one product, you can easily sharpen extremely dull blades, maintain
razor sharp edges on both straight and serrated blades, and sharpen common household
scissors/cooking shears.

Your Ceramic Edge Electric Knife and Scissor sharpener will sharpen knives of alloy, carbon or
stainless steel. It is designed to sharpen double- beveled European / American and Asian style
kitchen knives. IT WILL NOT SHARPEN CERAMIC OR SINGLE BEVELED KNIVES.

Traditional electric knife sharpeners work in a combination of numerous steps and only
sharpen one side of the knife at a time. They can often scratch and damage the knife blade.
The Ceramic Edge delivers fast and precise sharpening of both sides of your knife blade at
the same time in the interlocking ceramic wheels thus reducing the amount of time needed to
sharpen your knife when compared to sharpening one side of the blade at a time. Also unlike
other electric knife sharpeners, these fine ceramic wheels will not mar or scratch the blade.
If used properly, the interlocking ceramic wheels will not only sharpen the cutting edge to
factory quality, but will also reduce the amount of metal removed from your blade and extend
the life of your knife.

Listed on the following pages are unique features that set our sharpener apart from other
electric knife sharpeners and detailed instructions for each type of knife you are sharpening.

Please read each section thoroughly before using this sharpener.
Featuring Interlocking Ceramic Wheels

The Ceramic Edge electric knife sharpener comes with extra fine interlocking alumina ceramic
wheels which provide superior edge producing capabilities while removing minimal material
from your knife edge. Compared to diamond coated wheels ceramics produce a smoother,
more consistent cutting edge which leads to a sharper knife.

Sharpening Angles of the Ceramic Interlocking Wheels

The interlocking wheels were designed to be 17 1/2° on each side to allow
this sharpener to be versatile enough to sharpen a wide variety of knives.
You can use these interlocking wheels to sharpen and maintain both the
double beveled Asian as well as the European/ American wider angled knives.
Edgeware selected the 35° combined sharpening angle and the Precision
Machined Edge configuration to provide great initial sharpness while
providing good edge retention.

Manual Carbide Sharpening Slot

Crossed Carbide cutting blades create a preset angle that sharpens
both side of your knife at the same time. They are designed to set the
initial cutting edge on your knife to the appropriate angle of the ceramic

WARNING! This electric knife sharpener will produce a very sharp edge. Use caution
when handling your knife after sharpening. Do not test knife sharpness by running
your fingers or any part of your body along the edge of the blade. To avoid injury,
handle sharpened knives with extreme care.

40°

20°

35°

17.5°

wheels or to reset the edge on extremely dull or damaged blades. This slot is not
intended for edge maintenance or for use on Asian Style knives unless the angles
of the Asian style blade are above 35° combined. (17 1/2° per side)

Edgeware does not suggest using the carbide slot on Asian style blades unless
the Asian blades have an angle of more than 35° combined. Asian style knives
can become damaged if too much pressure is applied to them when run through
carbides. If your Asian style knife is larger than 35° combined, use care and
caution when running the blade through the carbide slot. Use light pressure only
and repeat only as necessary.

Manual Serrated Sharpening Slot

The characteristic scallops of a serrated blade are usually
only ground on one side of the knife blade. For this reason, it
is not recommended that serrated blades be sharpened using
the Interlocking Ceramic Wheels in the electric sharpening slot.
These wheels are designed to sharpen both sides of any blade at
the same time and will not follow the shape of the serrations. For proper sharpening
of your serrated blade, Edgeware strongly recommends manual sharpening in the
slot marked “Serrated” as the preferred way to lightly hone a serrated edge. This
slot has triangular shaped ceramic stones that are designed to follow the shape
of your serrations and ensure proper and consistent sharpening for all types of
serrated knives.

Featuring Interlocking

Ceramic Wheels

Rubber Hand Grip

Clean Out Slot Under

Machine

Carbide Manual Slot

Non-Slip

Rubber Feet for

Stability

Serrated Manual

Slot

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read all IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

thoroughly before using this product.

CAUTION:

• Always sharpen your knife blade from the heel to the tip of the blade, never back
and forth.

• 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.

• In order to get the best results and to reduce excessive 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 ceramic wheels equally. It should be straight up and down in the
center of the sharpening slot at all times. Hold your knife securely but comfortably
in your hand and use light downward pressure to contact the wheels.

The Interlocking wheels
produce a Precision
Machined Edge, which
offers the perfect
combination of excellent
edge retention, edge
performance, and
sharpness.

Precision
Machined

Edge

Flat Edge

Hollow Edge

Good edge
retention -

not as sharp

Good initial sharpness -

poor edge retention

Good edge

retention and

sharpness

Magnetic Collection Strip

A magnetic collection strip located in the bottom of the sharpener
collects the metal filings that are generated during the sharpening
process for safe and easy disposal.

• Due to some handle designs, you may not be able to sharpen the entire length of
the blade using the ceramic sharpening wheels. In these limited cases, Edgeware
recommends using the 2 manual sharpening slots to sharpen these small areas of
your blade.

Asian Straight Edge Style Knives

Sharpening or Light Honing of Double–Beveled Asian Style Knives

Step 1. Turn the power on and insert blade into the electric sharpening slot.
Step 2. Lower the blade to make contact with interlocking wheels. When

your blade contacts the wheels and self aligns itself pull through slot from
heel to tip (Never back and forth) using moderate downward pressure. Use
a smooth consistent stroke to pull the knife blade through the slot at a speed
of 1 second per 2 inches. If the blade curves up to the tip, lift the handle
near the end to sharpen all the way out to the tip. Repeat a minimum

of 10 times. NOTE: Knives made of extremely hard steel may require
additional pulls through the slot when sharpening the edge.
Step 3. Check the sharpness of your blade by cutting a piece of paper or

a fruit or vegetable. If additional sharpening is needed repeat process until
sharp but make sure to clean your knife before continuing. If not turn off
power to the machine.

Sharpening Extremely Dull or Damaged
Double–Beveled Asian Style Knives

Step 1. Turn the power on and insert blade into the electric sharpening slot.
Step 2. Lower the blade to make contact with interlocking wheels. When

your blade contacts the wheels and self aligns itself pull through slot from
heel to tip (Never back and forth) using moderate downward pressure. Use
a smooth consistent stroke to pull the knife blade through the slot at a speed
of 1 second per 2 inches. If the blade curves up to the tip, lift the handle

near the end to sharpen all the way out to the tip. Repeat 15-30 times. If

the knife is extremely dull or damaged, it my require up to 50 or more
pulls to re-sharpen the edge. NOTE: Knives made of extremely hard
steel may require additional pulls through the slot when sharpening
the edge.
Step 3. Check the sharpness of your blade by cutting a piece of paper or a fruit or vegetable. If

additional sharpening is needed repeat process until sharp but make sure to clean your knife
before continuing. If not turn off power to the machine.

European / American Straight Edge Style Knives

Initial Edge Setting and Re-sharpening Extremely dull or damaged Double­Beveled European / American knives

Step 1. Insert knife into the manual slot marked CARBIDE and pull through

from heel to tip. Moderate downward pressure is all that is required when
pulling the knife through the slot and lift the knife handle at end to sharpen
tip. Use a smooth, consistent stroke when pulling the knife through the slot.
Repeat a minimum of 10 times. After 10 pulls the knife should begin to pull
thru the slot smoothly. If not, additional pulls are required.

NOTE: Knives made of extremely hard steel may require additional
pulls through the slot when setting the initial edge.
Step 2. Once the initial edge is set using the Carbide slot, turn on the power

to the interlocking ceramic wheels. Insert knife blade into the slot and lower
the heel of the blade to make contact with the interlocking wheels. When
your blade contacts the wheels and self-aligns itself between the two
wheels, pull through slot from heel to tip at a speed of 1 second for every
2 inches of the blade.

Step 3. Moderate downward pressure is all that is required and lift the
handle at the end to sharpen all the way out to the tip of the blade. Use a
smooth, consistent stroke when pulling the blade through the slot. Repeat a minimum of 10
times. NOTE: Knives made of extremely hard steel may require additional pulls through

the slot when sharpening the edge.
Step 4. Check the sharpness of your blade by cutting a piece of paper or a fruit or vegetable. If

additional sharpening is needed repeat process until sharp but make sure to clean your knife
before continuing. In most instances you will only need to repeat Steps 2-4. In rare cases
though, if your knife is severely damaged and extremely dull, you may need to repeat Steps
1-4 again. If knife is sharp be sure to turn off power to the machine.

Step 3

Step 2

Step 1

Step 2

Step 1

Step 2

Step 1

European / American style

knives average between 17°

to 20° on each side.

Double beveled Asian Style

Knives average between 12°

to 16° on each side.

32°

16°

40°

20°

35°

17.5°

40°

20°

Asian and European/American Style double-beveled

(sharpened on both sides) straight edge knives

Re-sharpening a Dull European / American Double- Beveled Knife

This process requires use of the electric sharpening slot only and should be
applied to moderately dull blades or if you are just maintaining an already
sharp blade. Edgeware recommends always performing a light touch up of
your knife before each use.
Step 1. Turn on power to the interlocking wheels. Insert knife blade into
the slot and lower the heel of the knife blade to make contact with the
interlocking wheels. When your blade contacts the wheels and self-aligns itself between
the two wheels, pull through slot from heel to tip. Moderate downward pressure is all that is
required and lift the handle at the end to sharpen all the way out to the tip of the blade. Use a
smooth, consistent stroke when pulling the blade through the slot. Repeat a minimum of 10
times. NOTE: Knives made of extremely hard steel may require additional pulls through

the slot when sharpening the edge.
Step 2. Check the sharpness of your blade by cutting a piece of paper or a fruit or vegetable. If

additional sharpening is needed repeat Steps 1 & 2 in this section until sharp but make sure to
clean your knife before continuing. If sharp, turn off the machine.

Sharpening Serrated Knives (Single or Double Beveled)

Step 1. Insert blade into the manual slot marked SERRATED and pull through

slot from start of serrations to the end. Moderate downward pressure is all
that is required when pulling the knife through the slot because the blade
has to be able to lift and fall as it follows the shape of the serration. Use a
smooth, consistent stroke when pulling the knife through the slot. You will
feel the blade lightly bouncing as you pull it through the sharpening slot. This
is normal and to be expected. Repeat a minimum of 10 times.

NOTE: Knives made of extremely hard steel may require additional pulls through the slot
when sharpening the serrated edge.

Step 2. Check the sharpness of your serrations. If additional sharpening is needed, repeat the

process until sharp.

SHARPENER MAINTENANCE AND CARE GUIDE

Follow these easy tips and instructions to keep your Ceramic Edge sharpener in
prime condition for years to come:

DO’s

• Read the instruction manual thoroughly before using the sharpener.

• Clean and dry knives before sharpening.

• Always hold knife parallel to the tabletop so the knife contacts both wheels equally.

• Always pull the knife blade through the wheels, never push your knife

blade into the sharpening wheels.

• Use light downward pressure to establish contact with the wheels.

• Unplug sharpener when not in use.

DON’Ts

• DO NOT USE TO SHARPEN CERAMIC KNIVES.

• Never use lubricants on the wheels.

• This sharpener is designed to sharpen knives and scissors. Do not sharpen any other types
of blades on this sharpener.

• Never insert the tip of the knife into the wheels or damage to the knife will occur.

• Never use the sharpener if cord is damaged.

• Do not use excessive force when sharpening your knife or scissors.

Ceramic Wheels Maintenance

Under normal operation the ceramic wheels will need to be cleaned
approximately once annually to remove the buildup of the metal particles
from the surface of the wheel. If you don’t clean the wheels then their cutting
capabilities diminish. The felt is only usable for one cleaning. The cleaning
brush and replacement felt is available on our website, Edgeware products.
com or through our Customer Service department.

Step 1. Dampen the brush slightly.
Step 2. Be sure to squeeze excess water from the bush before running it through the machine.

DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO DRIP INTO THE MACHINE.

Step 3. Turn on the machine and run the brush through the wheels while applying light pressure.

Maintenance

• Periodically, the clean out door on the bottom of the sharpener should be opened
and cleaned.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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, contact customer service at ([phone].

Symptom: Ceramic stones stop sharpening.
Cause: The ceramic stones will lose their sharpening ability over time, thus reducing

Step 1

Step 1

Step 3

Reversing and Replacement of Carbide Sharpening Blades

The module that holds both of the manual sharpening materials can be easily
removed from the top of the machine and opened so that the carbides and the
ceramic stones can be reversed, replaced, and/or cleaned.

Carbides

The carbide cutting blades are reversible and replaceable. When the blades stop
cutting, they can be reversed and used on the other end or replaced.

Step 1. To reverse the blades, remove the module as shown in Fig 1.
Step 2. Next, remove the carbides and swap their positions. You should now be using

the opposite end of each carbide blade.

Step 3. Replace the module to secure the carbide blades in place.
Note: Once both ends of the carbides stop cutting, then the carbide heads should

be replaced. Replacement blades are available through Edgeware Customer
Service Department at ([phone] or by visiting our website at www.
edgewareproducts.com.

Warranty Service

In the event service or warranty work is needed on your Ceramic Edge Electric Knife &
Scissors Sharpener, please contact Customer Service at the address or phone number
listed below for a return authorization.

All returns must be accompanied by name, current shipping address, telephone
number or e-mail address, and a brief description of the problem or damage.

Send to: Edgeware
CS Dept. 50141
747 MID-AMERICA BLVD
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913-8414 USA
([phone]
www.edgewareproducts.com

Reversing, Cleaning, and Replacement of Triangular Ceramic Stones

The module that holds the manual sharpening materials can easily be removed
from the top of the machine (Fig. 1) and opened so that the ceramic stones can be
reversed, cleaned, and/or replaced.

The brown ceramic darkens with use as the metal dust collects on the working
corners of the triangular stones, thus decreasing their sharpening capabilities. The
ceramic stones can be removed (Fig 2.) and rotated to expose an unused section
of ceramic or cleaned to refresh their abrasive quality. If rotating to use the other
side, spin each stone 180º then swap positions (Fig. 3). Use a small, nylon brush
to scrub the surface of the ceramic stones with kitchen cleansing powder and
water. After all possible working surfaces of the ceramic stones have been well
used and cleaning the stones does not increase their effectiveness, you should
replace the stones.

180

o

180

o

180

o

180

o

Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3

their effectiveness.
Solution: Ceramic stones are reversible and can be cleaned. Clean and reverse

stones as shown in Owner’s Manual to restore original sharpening capabilities.
See “Reversing, Cleaning, and Replacement of Triangular Shaped Ceramic Stones”
section in this manual.

Symptom: The sharpener will not start when initially plugged into electrical socket.
Cause: Sharpener or electrical cord could be damaged or malfunctioning.
Solution: Contact customer service at ([phone].