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HYBRID® KNIFE SHARPENER
220 Hybrid
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS TO ACHIEVE OPTIMUM 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 220.
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 can return your sharpener to The Legacy
Companies’ factory for service where the cost of repair or
electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. When the
electrical cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced
by the Chef’sChoice® factory 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 power
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.
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8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by The
Legacy Companies may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
9. The Chef’sChoice® Hybrid® sharpener is designed to sharpen
American, European, and Asian style knives as described in
following sections. 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 flash on switch is exposed when
“ON”), the Chef’sChoice® sharpener should always be on a stable
countertop or table.
12. WARNING: KNIVES PROPERLY SHARPENED ON YOUR
Chef’sChoice® Hybrid® SHARPENER 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® Hybrid® sharpener Model 250.
16. For household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CHEF’SCHOICE HYBRID® DIAMOND HONE®
KNIFE SHARPENER 220
The Hybrid® has two sharpening Stages, a first sharpening Stage that is motor driven,
followed by a honing Stage that is entirely manual in operation. The sharpening Stage 1 is
motor driven, has two slots (the two slots on the left) to sharpen alternately the left and
right side of the blade’s edge. Always follow an alternating pattern of sharpening in right
and left slots when using Stage 1. This dual-slot stage quickly establishes a sharp edge
that is then honed and finished in the manual second stage which uses only a single slot
(far right slot) that hones both sides of the edge simultaneously.
USING THE HYBRID® 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 an exceedingly sharp and
eective 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. Stage 2 creates a second bevel at a slightly
larger angle leaving a strong double beveled edge structure that will stay sharp longer.
Always use the sharpener with the stage numbers 1 and 2, facing you.
STAGE 1
To sharpen, place the sharpener on the table gripping it securely with your left hand. Push
on the power switch. Insert the knife blade, Figure 1, near its handle, into the far left slot
of Stage #1 and allow the left face of the blade to rest on the left face of the slot as you
pull the knife toward you. The knife edge should be in sustained moving contact with the
internal diamond coated disk. Only light downward force will be necessary as you pull the
blade toward you. Listen carefully to insure your knife maintains good contact with the di-
amond disk. Take about 5 seconds to make each pull if you have a six inch (6”) long blade.
Increase the time of each pull for longer blades or decrease the time for shorter blades.
Make one pull of the blade in the left slot as described above and then repeat the same
procedure in the adjacent (right) slot of Stage 1. As you pull the knife thru the right slot,
(see Figure 3), allow the right side of the knife to rest on the right face of the slot. If your
knife, before sharpening, is not very dull you will find that only about 5 pairs of pulls,
Figure 1. Inserting the blade in the left slot of
the Stage 1. Alternate individual pulls in left and
right slots.
Figure 2. Develop a distinct burr along knife edge
before honing in Stage 2. Burr can be detected by
sliding finger across and away from the edge.
Caution! See text.
Burr
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alternating in the left and right slots of Stage 1, will be sucient to put a keen edge on
the blade. However, if the knife is initially very dull you may find that 10 or more alternat-
ing 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. In Stage 1 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 2 illustrates how to check for the burr. Proceed as follows: If your last sharpen-
ing pull was in the right slot there should be a small burr on the right side of the blade
edge. If the last pull was in the left slot there should be a small burr along the left side of
the edge. If there is no burr make another pair of pulls and again check for a burr. Repeat
making pairs of alternating right and left pulls until you create a small burr along the edge.
(Sometimes it is easier to create the burr if you pull the blade slower.) Make another single
pull and confirm there is a burr along the edge after each pull. Only then are you are ready
to hone in Stage 2.
STAGE 2
Since Stage 2 is a manual honing stage you can turn o the power switch. If the knife is
fully sharpened in Stage 1 only 4-5 back and forth strokes will be needed in the single slot
of Stage 2 (the far right slot, see Figure 4) to hone a small second bevel along the edge
which will be exceedingly sharp and eective. It should cut paper smoothly allowing you
to make straight or curved cuts easily.
For optimum results in Stage 2 center the blade within the slot width and keep the
length of the blade aligned with the center line of the slot as you move the blade back
and forth in the slot without lifting. Apply only a light downward pressure, about 3-4
pounds, on the blade as you sharpen in Stage 2. For optimum results make smooth con-
sistent strokes while maintaining the light downward pressure to insure that the two disks
rotate as you move the blade back and forth. The finished edge will be very sharp and
burr free.
Figure 3. Inserting the blade in the right slot of
Stage 1. Alternate pulls in left and right slots.