Waring KS80 User manual

PROFESSIONAL
KNIFE SHARPENER
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
KS80

CONTENTS
ImportantSafeguards............................1
Parts .........................................5
InstructionsforUse..............................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 electrical shock, do not
immerse appliance in water or other liquid.
3. Make sure that only clean knife blades are inserted into
the Waring Pro™Professional Knife Sharpener.
4. Do not touch surfaces that may be hot. Use handles or
knobs provided.
5. Portable – unplug from outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before handling.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance or other electrical
equipment with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
unit malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. Return it to the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. CAUTION: This appliance has a polarized plug (one
prong is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized out-
let only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
9. Always check that the control is off before plugging the
cord into a wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to
off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
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10. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by
Waring Pro™may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
11. Do not place near a hot gas or electric burner or
heated oven.
12. Do not attempt to sharpen scissors, ax blades or any
other blade that does not fit freely in the slots.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or
touch hot surfaces.
14. When in the on position, the Waring Pro™Professional
Knife Sharpener should always be on a stable coun-
tertop or table.
15. WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY USE AND HANDLE
KNIVES WITH EXTREME CARE.
16. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
17. Always turn the unit on before inserting a blade and
never sharpen more than one blade at a time.
18. Do not use outdoors.
19. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
20. Do not use honing oils, water, or any other lubricant
with the Waring Pro™Professional Knife Sharpener.
21. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify
the plug in any way.
SHORT-CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a lon-
ger 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 can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
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The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions 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
blades before sharpening.
2. Use light downward pressure when sharpening.
3. Always pull blades at a constant rate and recom-
mended speed over length of blade. Never interrupt or
stop the motion when in contact with abrasive discs.
4. Always alternate pulls in right and left slots (with the
exception of specialized blades, which only need to
be sharpened on one side).
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PARTS
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
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5. 2.
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8.
Typical Kitchen Knife
Bolster
Tip
Edge
Handle
Heel

RESETTING THERMAL PROTECTION
Your Waring Pro™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 Strop/Polish
station – do not sharpen serrated blades in the Coarse
or Fine stations as that will remove more metal from
the serrations than is necessary.
2. Straight edge blades can be sharpened using all three
steps; however, use of step 1 is necessary only if the
knife is very dull or damaged.
SHARPENING STRAIGHT EDGE BLADES
Plug the unit in and turn it on. The red light will illuminate.
STEP 1 – The Coarse Grind
The Coarse grinding step is to be used when sharpening a
knife for the first time or if the knife is very dull, nicked or
damaged. If your knife is already sharp, you can begin with
step 2, the Fine grind.
Insert the knife into right slot of Coarse grinding wheel. The
knife should be positioned with the handle or bolster
as close to the grinding slots as possible. The blade area
closest to the handle should be positioned within the blade
guide wheel. When you hear the knife make contact with
the grinding wheel, slowly draw the knife toward you,
keeping a constant light downward pressure on the knife
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without twisting. Maintain uniform contact on 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 alternate
slots after each pass in order to keep the blade edge pro-
portionate. In step 1 you will find that only one or two pulls
in each slot will be necessary. Now, proceed to step 2.
IMPORTANT: Once the blade is inserted, you should
immediately begin to pull the blade toward you. Never
push the blade away from you. Apply just enough pressure
to make contact with the grinding wheel – added pressure
is not necessary and does not improve the sharpening pro-
cess.
STEP 2 – The Fine Grind
Using the same procedure described above for the Coarse
grind, sharpen the blade in the Fine grinding station. Pull
the blade once through the right slot and once through the
left slot. As in the Coarse grinding station, always alternate
pulls in the right and the left slots and pull at a very steady
pace. Only one or two passes on each side are necessary
to attain desired sharpness. Now, proceed to step 3.
STEP 3 – Stropping/Polishing
This step will complete the sharpening process. The Strop
will remove the burr from the knife blade and will polish it
simultaneously. The patented reverse action is necessary
to obtain a razor-sharp edge. As in steps 1 and 2, always
alternate pulls in the right and left slots and pull at a very
steady pace. Normally, only one or two pairs of pulls in this
station will be adequate to finish the process.
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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
Waring Pro™Professional 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 sufficient. If the knife is
very dull more pulls may be necessary. If the knife’s edge
has been severely damaged, you can make one pull at a
faster pace (2–3 seconds for an 8" blade) in each of the
right and left slots of step 2 (Fine grind). Once you have
done this, make a series of pulls in step 3 (Strop/Polish).
Excessive use of step 2 will remove too much metal from
the blade and can ruin a serrated knife.
RESHARPENING STRAIGHT EDGE BLADES
You can quickly resharpen straight edge knives with a few
alternating pulls in step 3 (Strop/Polish). If step 3 fails to
sharpen your knife adequately, one or two pairs of alternat-
ing pulls in step 2 (Fine grind) could suffice followed by one
or two alternating pulls in step 3. You may start with step 1
(Coarse grind) if the knife has been dulled excessively.
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 wiping carefully with damp cloth. Do not use
detergents or abrasives.
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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.
Occasionally, remove the drawer and wipe with a damp
cloth or paper towel. This will remove all of the metal
shavings. Replace drawer.
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Waring Products Division of Conair Corporation
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KS80 IB
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