Chef's Choice Angle Select 1520 User Manual

MODEL 1520
InstructIOns
Angle Select
®
Knife Sharpener
Read these instructions before use.
It is essential that you follow these
instructions to achieve optimum results.
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Chef's Choice Angle Select 1520 Specifications

General

Model	1520
Category	Accessories
Type	Electric Knife Sharpener
Stages	3
Power Source	Electric
Voltage	120V
Wattage	100W
Sharpening Angle Options	15° and 20°
Abrasive Material	Diamond

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE MODEL 1520 SHARPENER

DESCRIPTION OF EURO/AMERICAN AND ASIAN BLADES

SHARPENING THE CONTEMPORARY ASIAN KNIFE OR OTHER DOUBLE-FACETED EDGE AT 15 DEGREES (30° TOTAL)

HONING THE EDGE IN STAGE 1

Details the initial sharpening process for Asian knives using Stage 1, focusing on creating a burr.

DEVELOPING THE TRIZOR® TRIPLE BEVEL EDGE FOR CONTEMPORARY ASIAN AND 15 DEGREE KNIVES

SHARPENING THE TRADITIONAL (SINGLE SIDED) JAPANESE BLADE

HONING TRADITIONAL JAPANESE KNIVES IN STAGE 1 (RIGHT HANDED BLADES)

Procedure for honing traditional single-sided Japanese knives in Stage 1, focusing on right-handed blades.

STROPPING/POLISHING THE FINAL EDGE ON TRADITIONAL JAPANESE BLADE IN STAGE 3 (RIGHT HANDED BLADES)

Procedure for stropping and polishing the edge of traditional Japanese knives in Stage 3.

SHARPENING EUROPEAN/AMERICAN KNIVES

STEP 1: HONING, STAGE 2

Instructions for honing European/American knives using Stage 2 to create the primary 20-degree facet.

STEP 2: STROPPING/POLISHING, STAGE 3

Instructions for stropping and polishing European/American knives in Stage 3.

PROCEDURE FOR SHARPENING SERRATED BLADES

DRESSING OF STROPPING/POLISHING DISKS – STAGE 3

SUGGESTIONS

NORMAL MAINTENANCE

SERVICE