Darex Work Sharp Culinary E5 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
FOR THE E5 AND E5 PLUS
KNIFE SHARPENERS

Darex Work Sharp Culinary E5 Specifications

General

Type	Electric Knife Sharpener
Sharpening Stages	3
Power Source	Electric
Voltage	120V
Wattage	60W
Abrasive Grit	Medium
Sharpening Angle	17 degrees
Abrasive Belt Grit	P600

Summary

TOUR YOUR SHARPENER

ONE TOUCH PROGRAMMING

Details the 3 stages of One Touch Programming: Shape, Sharpen, and Refine, including cycle times.

HOW TO SHARPEN

SHARPEN STAGE

Details steps for sharpening using the 90-second cycle, covering blade pressure and duration.

CHANGING/REPLACING BELTS

BELT STORAGE

Explains how to access belt storage by lifting the belt tensioner.

REMOVING GUIDES

CERAMIC HONING ROD

MICROFORGE

SERRATED KNIVES

SCISSORS/SHEARS

UPGRADE KIT INFO

ADDITIONAL GUIDES AND 4 STEP GRIT PROGRESSION

Details additional angle guides and 4-step grit progression for E5 Plus and Upgrade Kit.

UPGRADE KIT RECIPES

15° EASTERN RECIPE

Provides specific instructions for sharpening Asian style knives using 15° East Guides.

20° WESTERN RECIPE

Provides specific instructions for sharpening European style knives using 20° West Guides.

REPAIR AND RESTORE RECIPE

HOW TO FEEL FOR A BURR

Explains how to identify and feel for a burr on a knife edge during sharpening.

SHARPENING BELT INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL BELTS

Lists and describes additional belts: Blue (Coarse), Grey (Fine), and White (Extra-Fine).