Davis & Waddell D1517 User manual
essentials
Electric Knife Sharpener
D1517
Operating Instructions
Thank you for choosing the Davis
& Waddell Essentials Electric Knife
Sharpener. To ensure proper operation
and to maintain the lifespan of your
appliance, please read these instructions
carefully before use.
Key Features
• Two stage grinding: coarse and fine
• Multifunctional: will sharpen knives,
scissors and screwdrivers
• Non-slip feet to keep appliance in place
during use
• Removable drawers for easy cleaning
• Overheat protection
Important Safety Instructions
• Do not immerse in water or any other
liquid
• Do not use with lubricants, water or
honing oil
• Ensure the knives and other items
being sharpened are clean prior to
sharpening
• After sharpening, knives will be
extremely sharp. Take extra care when
handling to avoid injury and store
them safely in a knife block or cover
with protective sheath.
• Only sharpen one blade at a time
• Do not apply too much downward
pressure when sharpening knives as
this may cause damage to appliance
• Unplug the appliance when not in use
or when being cleaned
• Pull out from the power outlet by
grasping the plug, never by the cord
• Always check the integrity of the
cord before use, if the cord or plug is
damaged do not use
• Always ensure the appliance control
switch is in OFF position before
plugging in
• Keep away from moving parts
• This appliance should be kept away
from hot gas, heated ovens, electric
burners or any hot surfaces
• The appliance should only be used on
a hard, stable surface, such as table or
benchtop
• This appliance is intended for
household use, not commercial use.
• This appliance is intended to be used
in household and similar applications
such as: sta kitchen areas,
farmhouses and bed and breakfast
type environments.
• This appliance is not to be used 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.
• Children being supervised are not to
play with the appliance
• The supply cord cannot be replaced.
if the cord is damaged, the appliance
should be scrapped.
Operation Instructions
Plug appliance in and turn the switch
to “ON” position. The red light will
illuminate.
Stage 1 - Coarse Grind
Put the knife into the right slot of
the coarse grinding wheel at an
approximately 16 degree angle (refer to
diagram), ensure the blade is positioned
with the handle or bolster as close to
the grinding slots as possible.
As the knife touches the grinding wheel
draw the knife toward you slowly,
keeping a constant light downward
pressure on the knife, but do not twist.
When sharpening a curved knife, lift the
handle up as the knife tip approaches
the end of the slot. Be sure to keep a
constant pressure on the blade contour.
Next repeat the same process on the
left slot of the coarse grinding wheel.
Keep alternating between the right
and left slots until you do 3 on each
side, this will ensure the entire blade
is sharpened and the blade edge
proportions are maintained.
As a guide, each pull will take 2-3
seconds for short blades, 4-5 seconds
for a 20cm blade, and 6 seconds for
longer blades. The max operating time
is 2 minutes.
Stage 2 – Fine Grind
Repeat the above steps, but this time
with the right and left slots of the fine
grinding wheel.
IMPORTANT: You should begin to pull
the blade toward you as soon as you
insert it and never push the blade away
from you. Make sure that the pressure
you apply on the handle is enough to
keep the blade in good constant contact
with the grinding wheel.
To sharpen scissors, simply guide the
scissor blade slowly through the tools
sharpening slot, keeping a constant
pressure.
To sharpen flat head screwdrivers insert
the tip of the screwdriver into the slot
and grind for short periods, this will
avoid over grinding.
For best results:
• Always clean and thoroughly dry
knives before and after sharpening.
• Keep light downward pressure when
sharpening.
• Maintain a constant pull rate over
Sharpens at 16˚C
Place outer knife
edge in slot to
sharpen each side
Grinding stone
Surface of
grinding wheel
Repeat to sharpen
opposite side
Sharpen tools here
the length of the blade and do not
interrupt or stop the motion when in
contact with grinding wheels.
• Alternate pulls in right and left slots,
except for specialised blades which
only need to be sharpened on one
side.
• To sharpen the blade near the tip
of a curved blade, lift the handle up
slightly as you approach the tip.
To ensure ideal sharpening result, please
place the knife into slot at a 16 degree
angle as shown in the diagram. Please
use both slots for sharpening both sides
of the knife.
Care
• Do not immerse in water and do not
use any detergents. Simply wipe with
a damp cloth or towel.
• Do not leave the appliance in a damp
or steamy environment.
• This appliance is operated by an
electric motor; there is no need
to use lubrication for any moving
parts, motor, bearings or sharpening
surfaces.
• The appliance can collect metal dusts
produced by sharpening. Remove the
magnetised drawer from the base and
wipe clean with a damp cloth after
every use, replacing the drawer before
storing.
Our 12-month Guarantee
• Our goods come with guarantees
that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and compensation for
any other reasonably foreseeable loss
or damage. You are also entitled to
have the goods repaired if the goods
fail to be of acceptable quality and
the failure does not amount to a major
failure.
• We stand by this product. Therefore,
we oer a 12 month guarantee on the
motor. The benefits of this guarantee
are in addition to any rights and
remedies imposed by Australian
Consumer Law. Our guarantee
excludes normal wear and tear
and instances where care and use
instructions have not been followed.
• What IsAlbi will do: During this
guarantee period IsAlbi will repair,
replace, or refund any defective
product. If identical product is not
available for replacement, a similar
product may be oered. IsAlbi asks
you to cover the cost of postage/
transit if the product needs to be sent
back to us for inspection. If IsAlbi
deems the product is defective, we
will reimburse your postage/transit
expenses. IsAlbi will be responsible for
the postage/transit of the repaired/
replacement product back to you.
• What to do: If a fault/defect is
identified cease using the product
immediately.
• To make a claim on this guarantee,
take the product, proof of purchase
and full details of the alleged defect
to the retailer from whom the product
was purchased. If you cannot access
the retailer or are unsatisfied with
the solution oered by the retailer,
contact IsAlbi via the details below.
Contact
IsAlbi
Customer Care
87 Chifley Drive, Preston Vic 3072
P: 03 9474 1300
E: [email protected]om.au
