Electric Knife sharpener Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the manual safe for future reference.
Contents page Important safeguards Page 3 Important information Page 4 Appliance illustration Page 5 How to use the appliance Page 6 Troubleshooting & FAQ’s Page 8 Care & cleaning Page 10 Electrical information Page 11 UK and EU Guarantee Page 12 Disposal of the appliance Page 13 2
Important safeguards When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including: 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. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even and stable surface. Do not place the unit on a hot surface. Always remove the plug of the appliance safely. Do not pull on the appliances cord to remove the appliance plug from the electrical socket. Never handle or operate the appliance with wet hands. Appliance specific safety instructions Before using the knife sharpener, remove the twist-tie which is secured to the electrical cord. Uncoil the cord and straighten it to remove any kinks.
Appliance Components Illustration Stage 1 Stage 2 Precision grinding Fine hones Blade guides ON/OFF switch 5 Suction feet
How to use the appliance Your Andrew James knife sharpener will sharpen carbon, alloy and stainless steel knives. It is designed to sharpen kitchen knives and most sporting knives. Do not attempt to sharpen scissors, serrated electric knives, or any blade that does not fit freely in the blade guides. For best results, moisten the bottom of the suction feet of the knife sharpener and place the unit on a flat stable surface.
Fine Honing 1. Complete the knife sharpening process by honing and polishing the knife to a precise razor sharp edge. 2. Slowly draw the knife through the blade guide slots in stage 2 (Fig 1.) three times, alternating passes between the two slots. Each pass should take approximately three or more seconds, depending on the length of the knife blade. 3. Complete the honing process with one quick pass (approximately one second) through both slots of stage 2. 4.
Troubleshooting and FAQ’s How often should I sharpen my knifes? Hone the knife prior to each use if you want to maintain a razor sharp edge. After extensive use, (if you have honed the knife and it no longer slices food with ease) run the knife through both stages 1 and 2. How can I tell if my knife is sharp? Use it to slice food. If the knife does not slice the food with ease, it needs additional sharpening. Repeat stages 1 and 2.
How do I get an even edge on my knife? Occasionally I see sparks when sharpening my knives. What causes this? Can I sharpen serrated knives with my knife sharpener? 9 To get an even edge, be sure to hold the knife blade parallel with the table or counter top while sharpening. When sharpening the tip of the blade, lift up on the handle slightly as the curved portion of the blade is drawn through the blade guides.
Care and Cleaning The outside surface of the knife sharpener may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasives. Never immerse the knife sharpener in water or any other liquid . Do not use any type of oil or liquids with the Andrew James knife sharpener. Your knife sharpener has two special receptacles on the bottom of the unit for collecting metal filings from your knives.
Electrical information Please note: It is extremely important that the wires or cores in the flex are connected to the correct terminals in the plug. If the colour of the mains lead of the appliance does not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The Live (Brown) wire connects to the right- most live (L) terminal nearest to the fuse. The Neutral (Blue) wire connects to the left-most neutral (N) terminal.
UK and EU Guarantee Your new Andrew James product comes with a 24 month guarantee and a 2 year fixed warranty, effective from receipt confirmation. Your receipt or order number is required as a proof of purchase date so it is imperative that you keep it safe. This guarantee only applies if the item has been used solely for the use intended, and all instructions have been followed accordingly. Please note this product is only for domestic not commercial use.
Disposal of the appliance THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY! Correct disposal of this product This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased.
