instruction manual Hybrid Diamond Hone ® ® Knife Sharpener Model 250 Read instructions before use. It is essential that you follow these instructions to achieve optimal results.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. For your safety, every user should read this manual. 2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the Chef’sChoice® Hybrid® sharpener in water or other liquid. 3. Make sure that only clean knife blades are inserted in Model 250. 4.
Congratulations on your selection of the Chef’sChoice® Hybrid® Diamond Hone® Model 250! The three stage Hybrid® Diamond Hone® Model 250 is manufactured by EdgeCraft — the home of Chef’sChoice sharpeners — the World’s Leader in Cutting Edge Technology®. This sharpener combines advanced electric and manual sharpening techniques to create an effective triple bevel durable cutting edge on virtually all of your knives.
Using the model 250 Sharpener Note: Always clean your knife before sharpening in the Hybrid ®! For your safety, keep your fingers clear of the blade edge at all times. You will find that the Hybrid® can create and maintain a very sharp and effective edge on all your conventional fine edge and serrated cutlery. The primary edge facets are each formed in Stage 1 at a nominal 20 degrees on each side of the edge, which results in a total primary edge of 40 degrees.
blade. However, if the knife is initially very dull you may find that 10 or more alternating pairs of pulls in the left and right slots of Stage 1 will be needed the first time as you reshape and sharpen the old edge. Always pull the blade toward you. Never push the blade away from you when using Stage 1. Before leaving Stage 1 it is important to examine the knife edge to insure there is a small burr along one side of the edge. Figure 3 illustrates how to check for the burr.
than you experienced in Stage 1. Pull slower if needed to develop a detectable burr before moving to Stage 3. You will notice that the edge developed in Stage 2 is sharper than the edge formed in Stage 1. Do not move to Stage 3 (manual) until you are confident that you detect a burr after Stage 2. Once a burr is detected, you can make a pair of faster pulls in Stage 2 to remove the burr and minimize the time you will need to hone and polish the edge in Stage 3.
to suit your preferences. The finest edge, best for gourmet presentations will be obtained by following the complete procedures of Stages 1, 2 and 3. Resharpening the Knife Edge To resharpen follow the procedure for Stage 3 described above, making 10-20 complete back and forth stroke pairs while maintaining recommended downward pressure. Then test the edge for sharpness. If necessary resharpen again but first use Stage 2 followed by back and forth pairs of strokes in Stage 3.
Scissors Do not attempt to use the Hybrid® to sharpen scissors. EdgeCraft does manufacture special sharpeners designed just for scissors. Brands of Knives The Hybrid® will put an excellent edge on all conventional metal Euro/American and Santoku style knives regardless of brands, including Henckels, Wüsthof, Sabatier, Lamson and Goodnow, Global, Russell Harrington, Chef’sChoice, Messermeisser, Forshner, Mundial, Cuisinart, Kitchen Aid, Shun and many, many more.
