Chef's Choice 290 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Hybrid
®
AngleSelect
®
Diamond Hone
®
Knife Sharpener
Model 290
Read instructions before use.
It is essential that you follow these
instructions to achieve optimal results.

Chef's Choice 290 Specifications

General

Model	290
Sharpening Stages	3
Power Source	Electric
Voltage	120V
Sharpening Angles	20 degrees
Abrasive	Diamond abrasives

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

BLADE TYPE DESCRIPTIONS

EUROPEAN/AMERICAN BLADES (20° FACETS)

Details on 20° faceted European/American knife blades.

CONTEMPORARY ASIAN KNIVES (15° FACETS)

Details on 15° faceted Asian knife blades.

SHARPENING ASIAN AND 15° KNIVES

STAGE 1 SHARPENING (15° KNIVES)

Step-by-step guide for sharpening 15° Asian knives using Stage 1.

STAGE 3 POLISHING (15° KNIVES)

SHARPENING EUROPEAN/AMERICAN KNIVES AT 20°

STAGE 2 SHARPENING (20° KNIVES)

Sharpening 20° European/American knives using Stage 2.

STAGE 3 POLISHING (20° KNIVES)

KNIFE EDGE RESHARPENING AND CONVERSION

RESHARPENING 20° EUROPEAN/AMERICAN KNIVES

Procedures for resharpening 20° knife edges.

RESHARPENING 15° EDGE KNIVES

Procedures for resharpening 15° knife edges.

CONVERTING TO 15° ASIAN STYLE EDGE

Converting European/American knives to a 15° Asian edge.

SHARPENING SERRATED BLADES

SPECIALIZED KNIFE TYPES AND NOTES

SPECIALIZED ASIAN BLADES

Guidance for sharpening specialized Asian blades.

CERAMIC KNIVES, SCISSORS, & BRANDS

Notes on ceramic knives, scissors, and knife brands.

TEST FOR SHARPNESS

Methods to test knife sharpness.

SHARPENING SUGGESTIONS

NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

NORMAL MAINTENANCE

Procedures for cleaning metal dust and exterior.

SERVICE

Information on post-warranty repair services.