Tower Hobbies T19008 Operator's manual

Electric
Knife Sharpener
Safety and Instruction Manual
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
T19008
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1912 Midland Metal Spinners was founded by
George Cadman, who was then 65 years old, as
a metal holloware manufacturing company, in St.
Mark’s Street, Wolverhampton. They later moved
into the Tower and Fort Works in Pelham Street,
which ultimately gave rise to the famous Tower
brand name.
1937 Tower exhibited some of their latest holloware
designs at the British Industries Fair. As you can
see from the original poster, their stand No. A410
must have been a great sight as it promoted their
“Beautiful, inexpensive, untarnishable Plate, at
prices all can afford to pay”.
1961 Tower became one of the largest
manufacturers of aluminium holloware, electric
kettles, tea pots and other household articles with
over 1,000 employees.
1974 Russell Hobbs took ownership of the
expanding Tower brand.

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CONTENTS:
Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE
using the Electric Knife Sharpener for your
own safety.
Thank you for purchasing this Tower Electric
Knife Sharpener from the Tower range of
products.
It has been designed to provide many years
of trouble-free use. There are many benets to
using a Tower Electric Knife Sharpener:
• Automatic retractable cord for easy
storage.
• Multiple slots for ne and coarse blades.
• Dual grinding wheels.
• Sharpen scissors and at head
screwdrivers.
Contents:
1. Specications
Components and structure
Technical information
2. ImportantSafetyInformation
3. UsingyourTowerAppliance
4. TroubleShooting&Faq’s
5. Cleaning&Care
6. Recycling
7. WiringSafety
8. WarrantyInformation
9. YourReceipt
SeebackpageforCustomerService
Information

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Components
This box contains:
Sharpener
Instruction Manual
Structureofyoursoupmaker:
1. Coarse Sharpener V Groove
2. Coarse Sharpener V Groove
3. On/Off Button
4. Fine Sharpener V Groove
5. Fine Sharpener V Groove
6. Screwdriver Sharpening Slot
7. Scissors Sharpening Groove
8. Auto Retractible Cord Button
9. Anti-Slip Feet
1SPECIFICATIONS:
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Technical Data
Description: Electric Knife Sharpener
Model : T19008
Rated Voltage: 220-240V
Frequency: ~50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 60W
Documentation
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance with the
following directive(s):
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food (LFGB section 30 & 31).
RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.

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Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your Tower appliance
• Check that the voltage of the
main circuit corresponds with
the rating of the appliance
before operating.
• If the supply cord or appliance
is damaged, stop using the
appliance immediately and seek
advice from the manufacturer,
its service agent or a similarly
qualied person.
• Do not let the cord hang over
the edge of a table or counter
or let it come into contact with
any hot surfaces.
• Do not carry the appliance by
the power cord.
• Do not use any extension cord
with this appliance.
• Do not pull the plug out by the
cord as this may damage the
plug and/or the cable.
• Switch off at the wall socket
then remove the plug from
the socket when not in use or
before cleaning.
• Switch off and unplug before
tting or removing tools/
attachments, after use and
before cleaning.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by
or near children.
• Children should not play with
the appliance.
• This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user maintenance
should not be undertaken by
children without supervision.
• Take care when any appliance
is used near pets.
• Do not use this product for
anything other than its intended
use.
2IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

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• This appliance is for household
use only.
• WARNING: If the scissors,
knife or screwdriver blocks the
grinding wheel during use, or
the grinding wheel does not
turn, remove the object to be
sharpened from the guide. Turn
the knife sharpener off and do
not use for at least 20 minutes.
Failure to do so may result in
damage to the appliance.
• Do not use excessive
downwards force on the knife.
Only a small amount of pressure
is required for best results.
• Caution: Do not run ngers
along edge of knife to check
sharpness. To avoid injury,
handle knives with extreme
care.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately and
seek advice from the service
department:
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3USINGYOURAPPLIANCE
BeforeFirstUse:
1. Before rst use, carefully clean the knife
sharpener.
2. Do not use any aggressive detergents, or
brushes with metal or nylon bristles. Wipe
with a sponge or cloth dampened in warm
water to avoid damage.
3. Dispose of packaging in a responsible
manner.
Note: a slight odour may be omitted from the
Electric Knife Sharpener during rst use. This is
normal and will cease with continued use.
SharpeningKnives:
1. Place the knife sharpener on a at and
stable surface.
2. Insert the plug into a mains power outlet.
3. Press the On/Off switch to the ‘I’ position to
turn on the knife sharpener.
4. Hold the handle of the knife and slowly
place the cutting edge of the blade into the
required sharpening guide, as close to the
handle as possible.
5. Carefully draw the knife slowly back
towards you until the tip of the knife has
reached the edge of the guide.
6. Repeat the sharpening process 3-4 times.
7. Note: Do not use excessive downwards
force on the knife. Only a small amount of
pressure is required for best results.
8. It is recommended to sharpen each side
of the blade equally. If coarse sharpening,
use both the inner and outer guide slots on
the left of the knife sharpener (Fig.1.). If ne
sharpening, use both the inner and outer
guide slots on the left side of the product
(Fig.2.),
9. Once you have nished sharpening the
knife, press the On/Off switch to the ‘0’
position to turn off the knife sharpener.
Unplug from the mains and press the auto
retractable cord button to wind the cord for
storage.
SharpeningGuides:
The sharpening guides are clearly marked with
‘ne’ and ‘coarse’.
Use the coarse sharpening guide before the ne
sharpening guide if the knife is very dull. If the
knife is not particularly dull, there is no need to
use the coarse sharpening guide rst.
SharpeningScissors:
1. Place the knife sharpener on a at and
stable surface.
2. Insert the plug into a mains power outlet.
3. Press the On/Off switch to the ‘I’ position to
turn on the knife sharpener.
4. Open the scissors and place one blade
inside the scissor sharpening guide slowly.
5. Hold the scissors by the handles. For extra
stability, hold the knife sharpener with one
hand, ensuring your hand is away from the
blade and sharpening motion.

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6. Place the sharp edge of the scissors
upwards, and slowly move the edge along
the incline of the guide. Carefully draw the
scissors along the edge when they make
contact with the grinding wheel.
7. Repeat the sharpening process 3-4 times.
To sharpen the right edge of the knife blade,
use the
Note: Only a small amount of pressure is
required for best results.
8. Adjust the angle between the scissors and
the incline of the guide according to the
thickness and size of the scissors.
9. Sharpening the other scissors blade the
same way.
10. Once you have nished sharpening the
scissors, press the On/Off switch to the
‘0’ position to turn off the knife sharpener.
Unplug from the mains and press the auto
retractable cord button to wind the cord for
storage.
SharpeningScrewdrivers:
Flatheadscrewdriversonly.
1. Place the knife sharpener on a at and
stable surface.
2. Insert the plug into a mains power outlet.
3. Press the On/Off switch to the ‘I’ position to
turn on the knife sharpener.
4. With one hand holding the handle of the
screw driver, hold the knife sharpener rmly
for extra stability.
5. Insert the head of the screwdriver into the
screwdriver slot until it makes contact with
the grinding wheel.
6. Repeat on both sides of the head.
7. Once you have nished sharpening the
screwdriver, press the On/Off switch to the
‘0’ position to turn off the knife sharpener.
Unplug from the mains and press the auto
retractable cord button to wind the cord for
storage.
RestTimes:
Do not use the knife sharpener for more than 3
minutes at a time.
After 3 minutes of continuous use, the knife
sharpener must be rested for 20 minutes before
next use.
GrindingWheel:
The grinding wheel may produce some sparks
during use. This is normal.
If the scissors, knife or screwdriver blocks
the grinding wheel during use, or the grinding
wheel does not turn, remove the object to
be sharpened from the guide. Turn the knife
sharpener off and do not use for at least 20
minutes.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the
appliance.

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4TROUBLESHOOTING&FAQ’S
Problem Solution
The Electric Knife
Sharpener won’t turn
on.
Check that the plug is plugged into the outlet correct and switched on.
Check that there is power to the outlet by testing another appliance.
The Electric Knife
Sharpener produces
sparks when I
sharpen knives.
It is normal for the grinding wheel to produce sparks when sharpening
some knives.
When should I use
the coarse and ne
sharpening guides?
Choose the ne or coarse sharpening guides depending on the required
sharpness of the blade edge. Duller knives may need to be sharpened with
the coarse guide prior to using the ne sharpening guide.
The Electric Knife
Sharpener is hot
during use.
Only use the Knife Sharpener for 3 minutes at a time. If the Knife Sharpener
is used for more than three minutes continuously, it will overheat – make
sure you unplug the Knife Sharpener and leave it to rest for at least 20
minutes after every 3 minute cycle.
Tips:
Pull the knife or scissor blade along the groove at
an even speed for more productive sharpening.
Adjust the angle of the knife when using the
guide to ensure the edge of the blade sits ush
against the grinding wheel.
To create more stability, hold the knife sharpener
with one hand during use, ensuring your hand is
away from the blade and sharpening motion.

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6RECYCLING
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information
about the recycling of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of
electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must be recycled,
rather than taken to landll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
once it has reached the end of its life.
5CLEANING&CARE
Unplug the appliance and wait it completely
cool down before cleaning.
Clean the Electric Knife Sharpener with a
dampened cloth and polish with a soft dry
cloth.
Do not immerse.
IMPORTANT!
Allow to dry fully after cleaning before using
again.
Do not use the appliance if damp. Ensure the
appliance is completely clean and dry before
storing.
Storage
To store your appliance:
1. Unplug power cord from the power
outlet and clean as above.
2. Allow the appliance to dry fully.
3. Store in a cool, dry place.

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7WIRINGSAFETYFORUKUSEONLY
IMPORTANT
As the colours in the
mains lead of this
appliance may not
correspond with the
coloured markings
identifying the terminals
in your plug, please
proceed as follows:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire coloured blue is the neutral and must be
connected to the terminal marked [N] or coloured
black.
The wire coloured brown is the live wire and
must be connected to the terminal marked [L] or
coloured red.
On no account must either the brown or the blue
wire be connected to the [EARTH] terminal .
Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened
correctly.
The plug must be tted with a fuse of the same
rating already tted and conforming to BS 1362
and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualied electrician who will
be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug tted to the mains lead and
should the fuse need replacing, you must use an
ASTA approved one (conforming to BS 1362 of
the same rating).
If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician who will
be pleased to do this for you.
If you need to remove the plug - disconnect it
from the mains - and then cut it off the mains
lead and immediately dispose of its safely. Never
attempt to reuse the plug or insert it into a socket
outlet as there is a danger of an electric shock.
WARNING:
This appliance is double insulated.
Do not connect any wire to the earth terminal.

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8WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from
the date of original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials of
workmanship, the faulty products must be
returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of
the retailer.
The Following Conditions Apply:
• The product must be returned to the
retailer with proof of purchase.
• The product must be installed and
used in accordance with the instructions
contained in this instruction guide.
• It must be used only for domestic
purposes.
• It does not cover wear and tear, damage,
misuse or consumable parts.
• Tower has limited liability for incidental
or consequential loss or damage.
This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire Only.
The standard one year guarantee is only
extended to the maximum available for each
particular product upon registration of the
product within 28 days of purchase. If you
do not register the product with us
within the 28 day period, your product is
guaranteed for 1 year only.
To validate your extended warranty, please
visit www.towerhousewares.co.uk and register
with us online. Alternatively, call our customer
registration line on [phone].
Please note that length of extended warranty
offered is dependent on product type and
that each qualifying product needs to be
registered individually in order to extend its
warranty past the standard 1 year.
Extended warranty is only valid with proof of
purchase.
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yourTowerappliancefor
manyyears.
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purchasingoneofour
fantasticproducts,
wearegivingyou3years
peaceofmind.
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9 YOUR RECEIPT
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We hope you enjoy your appliance for
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one of our fantastic products, we are giving
you an extra 2 years peace of mind.
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