Operation Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the Chef’sChoice
®
in water or
other liquid.
3. Make sure that only clean knife blades are inserted in the Chef’sChoice
®
.
4. Disconnect the appliance from its power source when not in use, before cleaning,
during service and when replacing parts.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
U.S. customers: You may return your sharpener to EdgeCraft’s factory for service where
the cost of repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. If the
electrical cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the Chef’sChoice
distributor or other qualified service to avoid the danger of electrical shock.
Outside U.S.: Please return your sharpener to your local distributor where the cost of repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. If the supply cord of this appliance
is damaged, it must be replaced by a repair facility appointed by the manufacturer
because special tools are required. Please consult your Chef’sChoice distributor.
7. CAUTION! This appliance may be fitted with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in anyway.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by EdgeCraft Corporation may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. The Chef’sChoice
®
Model 130 is designed to sharpen kitchen knives, pocket knives
and most sport knives. Do not attempt to sharpen scissors, ax blades or any blade that
does not fit freely in the slots.
10. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. When in the “ON” position (Red color on switch is exposed when “on”) the
Chef’sChoice
®
should always be on a stable countertop or table.
12. WARNING: KNIVES PROPERLY SHARPENED ON YOUR CHEF’SCHOICE
®
WILL BE
SHARPER THAN YOU EXPECT. TO AVOID INJURY USE AND HANDLE THEM WITH
EXTREME CARE. DO NOT CUT TOWARD ANY PART OF YOUR FINGERS, HAND OR BODY.
DO NOT RUN FINGER ALONG EDGE. STORE IN A SAFE MANNER.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. Appliance is not intended to be used or cleaned by children or persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge of the
hazards involved.
15. Do not use honing oils, water, or any other lubricant with the Chef’sChoice
®
.
16. For household use only.
17.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.