Chef sChoice 220 Hybrid Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener Instruction Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Chef sChoice
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Chef sChoice 220 Hybrid Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener
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:
- Read all instructions. Every user should read this manual.
- To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the Chef’sChoice® Hybrid® sharpener in water or other liquid.
- Make sure that only clean knife blades are inserted in Model 220.
- Disconnect the appliance from its power source when not in use, before cleaning, during service and when replacing parts.
- Avoid contacting moving parts.
- 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 EdgeCraft’s 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.
- 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.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by EdgeCraft Corporation may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
- 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.
- Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
- 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.
- 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.
- Do not use outdoors.
- 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.
- Do not use honing oils, water or any other lubricant with the Chef’sChoice® Hybrid® sharpener Model 220.
- For household use only.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Congratulations on your selection of the Chef’sChoice® Hybrid® Diamond Hone® Models 220!
The Hybrid® Diamond Hone® Model 220 is manufactured by Chef’sChoice®, the world’s leader in cutting edge technology. This sharpener combines advanced electric and manual sharpening techniques to create an exceptionally effective cutting edge on virtually all of your knives. The cutting edge is finely honed to extreme sharpness but retains strong microscopic teeth that gives it a highly effective bite for all your food prep needs and especially for fibrous materials. The edge is surprisingly durable yet can be resharpened quickly whenever necessary. Commonly the edge can be resharpened in Stage 2 without the need to turn on the electrical power. You will be pleased to see how easy the Hybrid® is to use and how well your knives perform. Read and follow the instruction carefully. Keep the sharpener close at hand so that you can enjoy the pleasure of sharp knives every day.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CHEF’SCHOICE HYBRID® DIAMOND HONE KNIFE SHARPENER
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 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. 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 diamond 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, alternating in
the left and right slots of Stage 1, will be sufficient to put a keen edge on
the 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. 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 sharpening 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
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.
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 off 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 bevelalong the edge which will be exceedingly sharp and
effective. 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 consistent 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.
RESHARPENING THE KNIFE EDGE
To resharpen follow the procedure for Stage 2 described above, making two to
three (2-3) complete back-and-forth stroke pairs while maintaining recommended
downward pressure. Listen to confirm the sharpening disks are turning. Then
test the edge for sharpness. If necessary resharpen again but first use Stage
1 followed by two to three (2-3) back-and-forth pairs of strokes in Stage 2.
Generally, you should be able to resharpen several times using only Stage 2
before having to resharpen in Stage 1.
Figure 3. Inserting the blade in the right slot of Stage 1. Alternate pulls in left and right slots.
Figure 4. Knife in Stage 2. Use back-and-forth sharpening strokes with modest downward pressure. See text.
SERRATED BLADES
Serrated blades can be sharpened in Stage 2 (see Figure 5). Center the blade
in the slot of Stage 2 and make five (5) back-and-forth pairs of strokes.
Examine the edge and if necessary make another 5 full stroke pairs. Test the
blade for sharpness. If the blade to be sharpened is very dull, first make two
fast but full pairs of pulls — alternating right and left slots in Stage 1 and
then make five (5) paired strokes (back and forth) in Stage 2. Because of its
nature, a serrated knife will not ever appear as sharp or cut as smoothly as a
straight-edged blade. Caution: Do not make many strokes in Stage 1, or you
will remove too much metal from the teeth of the serrated edge.
ASIAN BLADES
The Hybrid® which sharpens at a primary angle of 20 degrees, can sharpen
double faceted Asian blades such as the Santoku which is traditionally
sharpened at 15º. However, for optimum results with all Asian blades, we
recommend a 15º sharpener such as the Chef’sChoice® Electric Models 15XV or
1520 as the preferred choice for all Asian-style blades. Do not sharpen in the
Hybrid® any single-sided, single-faceted Asian Kataba knives, such as the
traditional sashimi-styled blade that is commonly used to prepare ultra thin
sashimi. Stage 2 sharpens simultaneously both sides of the cutting edge while
the sashimi knives are designed to be sharpened only on one side of the blade.
The Chef’sChoice electric sharpeners listed in the previous paragraph will
correctly sharpen these single-sided knives.
CERAMIC KNIVES
The Hybrid® is not recommended for ceramic knives.
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, Forshner,
Chef’sChoice, Messermeisser, Mundial, Cuisinart, Kitchen Aid, Shun and many,
many more.
TEST FOR SHARPNESS
To test for the sharpness and cutting ability of your fine-edge knives, hold a
sheet of paper vertically by its upper edge and carefully cut down through the
sheet a small (but safe) distance from your fingers. A sharp edge (on a
straight-edge blade) will cut smoothly without tearing the paper.
Alternatively, try cutting a tomato. The knife should penetrate the skin of
the tomato and cut through it on the first pull without applying significant
force to the knife.
MAINTENANCE
- The exterior of the Hybrid® can be cleaned with a damp soft cloth.
- Periodically shake out and dispose of the metal sharpening dust by inverting the sharpener and lightly tapping it onto a newspaper, paper towel, or another paper sheet.
- No oils or other lubricating liquids are necessary with this sharpener.
EdgeCraft Corporation
825 Southwood Road, Avondale, PA 19311 U.S.A.
Customer Service 800-342-3255 or
610-268-0500
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This product may be covered by one or more EdgeCraft patents and/or patents
pending as marked on the product. Chef’sChoice®, EdgeCraft®, Diamond Hone® and
Hybrid® are registered trademarks of EdgeCraft Corporation, Avondale, PA.
Conforms to UL Std. 982 Certified to CAN/CSA Std. E60335-1/4E Certified to EN
60335-1, EN 60335-2-14
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