Chef'sChoice EdgeCraft DC 220 Mode D'emploi page 5

DESCRIPTION OF THE CHEF'SCHOICE DIAMOND HONE KNIFE
SHARPENER DC 220
This advanced Diamond Hone Sharpener has two motor driven sharpening Stages 1 and 2.
In Stage 1, motor-driven, highly effective diamond abrasive disks remove the dull edge
and create a sharp fully faceted edge at the conventional 20 degrees. In Stage 2, similar
technology is used with finer diamond abrasives at a slightly larger angle to create a small
second bevel along the edge. This sharpening and honing process leaves a stronger - arch
shaped profile along the edge for greater strength and durability.
In Stage 1 and 2 there are two knife-guiding slots. These are referred to as the left and
right slots that sharpen alternately the right and left side of the blade's edge. When
sharpening, always follow an alternating pattern of sharpening in the right and left slots.
This pattern insures that both sides(facets) of the edge are sharpened alike for better
control of the cutting action of the blade. You will find that the DC 220 can create and
maintain an exceedingly sharp and effective edge on all your conventional fine edge and
serrated cutlery. Always use the sharpener with the stage numbers 1 and 2, facing you.
USING THE DC 220 SHARPENER
Note: Always clean your knife before sharpening in the DC 220! For your safety, keep your
fingers clear of the blade edge at all times.
Try a practice pull through the sharpener with the power "OFF". Slip the knife blade
smoothly into the left slot between the left angle guide of Stage 1 or Stage 2. Do not twist
the knife. Move the blade down in the slot until you feel it contact the diamond disk. Pull it
towards you lifting the handle slightly as you approach the tip. This practice pull will give
you a feel for the spring tension. Remove the knife and read the following instructions
specific to the type of knife you will be sharpening.
STAGE 1
To sharpen, place the sharpener on the table gripping it securely with your hand. Push
on the power switch. Insert the knife blade, (Figure 1) near its handle, into the far left slot
of Stage #1 and allow the left face of the blade to rest on the left face of the slot as you
pull the knife toward you. The knife edge should be in sustained moving contact with the
rotating diamond abrasive coated disk. Only light downward force will be necessary as
you pull the blade toward you. Listen carefully to insure your knife maintains good contact
with the rotating diamond disk. Each pull should be at a speed of around one inch per
second (6" blade=6 second pull).
Always pull the blade toward you. Never push the blade away from you. Make one pull of
the blade in the left slot as described above and then repeat the same procedure in the
adjacent (right) slot of Stage 1. As you pull the knife through the right slot, (see Figure
2), hold the right face of the knife against the slanted right face of the slot. If your knife,
Burr
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Figure 3. Develop a distinct burr along knife edge
before honing in Stage 2. Burr can be detected by
sliding finger across and away from the edge.
Caution! See text.