GARDE 181KS3STG 3 Stage Electric Knife Sharpener User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- GARDE
Table of Contents
USER MANUAL
Item
181KS3STG
3 Stage Electric
Knife Sharpener
Safety Precautions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
- Check to make sure your home or business voltage conforms to the rated voltage of the appliance.
- Always place the appliance on a table or sturdy surface.
- Store the appliance out of reach of children to avoid any potential accidents.
- Store the appliance in a dry space away from any humidity.
- Clean the appliance after each use.
Warnings
- DO NOT sharpen any blades that do not fit within the appliance in order to avoid damage to the appliance and/or blade.
- DO NOT attempt to sharpen knives coated in food, fat, cooking oils, or residues. Knives must be clean and dry prior to sharpening.
- DO NOT leave the appliance running unattended.
- DO NOT place the appliance in water or any other liquid.
- DO NOT use harsh cleaners or scrubbing pads when cleaning the surface of the appliance.
- DO NOT allow the power cord to hang over any hot surfaces.
- DO NOT use the appliance if the power cord or any part has been damaged. Damages should be fixed by a technician in order to avoid potential accidents.
- DO NOT use the appliance for anything outside of its intended purpose. Doing so will void the warranty.
- The Garde 2 Stage knife sharpener is NOT recommended for use with serrated knives.
- DO NOT use any lubricants with this appliance.
Getting to Know Your Garde 3 Stage Knife Sharpener
The Garde 3 stage knife sharpener is perfectly designed to sharpen a variety
of knives with straight and serrated edges. The 3 stage sharpening system
begins with a coarse sharpening stage, equipped with 100% diamond abrasive
discs to create the ideal bevel and burr. After only a few strokes, your knife
is ready for the second stage of
sharpening. In Stage 2, a higher grit of 100% diamond abrasives creates a
finer micro-bevel and burr and prepares your knife for the final
polishing/stropping stage. In Stage 3, flexible resin sharpening disks
straighten and polish your knife’s blade, fine-tuning the bevel and burr
created in the coarse and fine grinding stages. Combined, the 3 stages result
in an extremely sharp edge that is ready to withstand the rigors of your busy
kitchen.
Operation
*Important note, serrated knives are not recommended to be sharpened using Stage 1 or 2 on this appliance, as the sharpening discs may damage the blade. Refer to the Operation – Sharpening Serrated Knives for proper sharpening procedure.
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Place the appliance on a table or sturdy surface.
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Start the appliance by turning the ON/OFF switch to the “On” position.
NOTE: Be sure to operate the appliance from the front such that you are facing the side labeled with the stages. -
Place the end of the knife in either one of the blade modules of the first stage, labeled “Coarse”. Slowly pull the blade down and through the Stage 1 blade guides. Then place your blade on the opposite side of the Stage 1 blade module and slowly pull the blade down and through.
Note: Blade strokes should take between 3-5 seconds for a standard 5” blade.
Note : Avoid excessive downward pressure on the sharpening discs. Only mild pressure is needed for knife to contact sharpening discs. -
Alternate sides in Stage 1 until you have completed 2-3 pairs of alternating pulls, or until you can feel a burr present.
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Place the end of the knife in either one of the blade modules in the second stage, labeled “Fine”. Slowly pull the blade down and through the Stage 2 blade guides. Then place your blade on the opposite side of the Stage 2 blade module and slowly pull down and through.
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Alternate sides in Stage 2 until you have completed 2-3 pairs of alternating pulls.
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Place the end of the knife in either one of the blade modules in the third stage, labeled “Polish”. Slowly pull the blade down and through the Stage 3 blade guides. Then place your blade on the opposite side of the Stage 3 blade module and slowly pull down and through.
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Alternate sides in Stage 3 until you have completed 3-4 pairs of alternating pulls, or until you can no longer feel the burr present.
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Test the sharpness of the knife by slicing a ripe tomato or piece of paper.
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If the knife is not sharpened to your satisfaction, repeat steps 7-8.
Operation – Sharpening Serrated Knives
- Place the end of the serrated knife in either one of the blade modules in the third stage, labeled “Polish”. Slowly pull the blade down and through the Stage 3 blade guides. Then place your blade on the opposite side of the Stage 3 blade module and slowly pull down and through.
- Alternate sides in Stage 3 until you have completed 3-4 pairs of alternating pulls.
- Repeat steps 1-2 as necessary to achieve desired sharpness.
Re sharpening
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Straight Knives can be re sharpened 3-5 times using Stage 3 before knives will need to be sharpened in
Stage 1 and/or Stage 2.
NOTE: Re sharpening straight knives beginning at Stage 1 may only be necessary for severely worn or dull blades. -
For re sharpening beginning in stage 3, refer to steps 1-2 and 7-8 under “Operation”.
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For re sharpening beginning in stage 2, refer to steps 1-2 and 5-8 under “Operation”.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Refrain from using water or harsh detergents when cleaning your knife sharpener. To remove any debris from the exterior, a damp cloth with mild detergent such as dish soap is recommended. As needed, the sward collection compartment can be emptied to remove any metal dust that has accumulated.