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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
CUISINART KNIFE SHARPENER KS-80A
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 2 CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. To protect against risk of electric
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26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 3 other blade that does not fit freely in the slots. 12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. ® 13. When in the “ON” position, the Cuisinart Knife Sharpener should always be on a stable countertop or table. 14. WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY USE AND HANDLE KNIVES WITH EXTREME CARE. 15. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 16. Always turn the unit on before inserting
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26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 4 SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and (2) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it
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26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 5 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance. FOR BEST RESULTS 1. Always use clean knives before sharpening or re-sharpening. If knives are soiled, wash and dry blade before sharpening. 2. Use light downward pressure when sharpening. 3. Always pull blades at a constant rate and recommende
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26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 6 PARTS 1. 5. 2. 3. 4. 8. 7. Bolster 6. Tip Handle Heel Edge Typical Kitchen Knife 1.Coarse grinding station 2.Fine grinding station 3.Stropping/Polishing station 4.Blade guide wheels 5.Removable magnetized drawer (not shown) 6.On/Off switch 7.Suction cup feet 8.Power cord 5
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26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 7 RESETTING THERMAL PROTECTION ® Your Cuisinart Knife Sharpener is equipped with a thermal protection device to protect the motor from overheating. If the unit stops running under heavy use, turn the power switch off and unplug the power cord. Allow approximately 10 minutes for the motor to cool down. Plug unit back in and continue use. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Please read all instructions before you begin to sharpen. 1. Sharpen serrated blades only in the
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26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 8 without twisting. Maintain uniform contact of the blade. If the knife is curved lift the handle up as the knife tip approaches the end of the slot, keeping constant pressure on the blade contour. Sharpen the entire blade. An eight (8) inch blade should take about 4-5 seconds per pull. Pull shorter blades through in 2-3 seconds and longer blades in 6 seconds. Next, repeat with one full-length pull in the left slot of the Coarse grinding wheel. Always al
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26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 9 Additional pulls in the Strop/Polish station will hone the edge even further. Procedure for Sharpening Serrated Blades All types of serrated blades can be sharpened with the ® Cuisinart Knife Sharpener. USE ONLY STEP 3 (STROP/POLISH) WHEN SHARPENING A SERRATED BLADE. This will sharpen the teeth of the serrations and form small blades along the edge of these teeth. Approximately 3 to 6 pulls alternating on each side of the Strop/Polish station will be s
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26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE No lubrication is needed or required for any moving parts, motor, bearings, or sharpening surfaces. There is no need for water on abrasives. The exterior of the sharpener may be cleaned by carefully wiping with damp cloth. Do not use detergents or abrasives. Metal dust will slowly accumulate below the Coarse and Fine grinding wheels. A removable drawer can be found underneath the grinding wheels in the rear of the unit. On occa
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26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 12 ©2008 Cuisinart Cuisinart® is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 KS-80A IB IB-8/231
