Presto EverSharp - User Manual

Professional
EverSharp
®
three-stage electric
knife sharpener
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This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the knife sharpener.
2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the knife sharpener in water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or in the event the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use the knife sharpener for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is for household use only.
Important Cord Information
Connect the power supply cord to a polarized outlet only. As a safety feature, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will only fit in a polarized outlet 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 attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Getting Acquainted
Your Presto
®
Professional EverSharp
®
electric knife sharpener will sharpen knives of alloy, carbon, or stainless steel. It is designed to
sharpen kitchen knives and most sporting knives. Do not attempt to sharpen scissors, serrated electric knives, or any blade that does
not fit freely in the blade guides.
The knife sharpener is a three stage sharpening system. If your knife is very dull, you will probably use all three stages, if a bit dull,
two of the stages (2 and 3 – medium and honing), and most frequently, only the third stage, honing, to maintain your knives to the
perfect razor sharp condition.
The blade selector (Fig. A) adjusts the guides to an optimum sharpening angle for thick (hunting knives and cleavers), medium
(utility, slicing, chef's, and Santoku knives), and thin (fillet, paring knives, and other light blades) knives.
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Summary

Instructions

Important Safeguards

Key safety rules for electrical appliances to prevent injury or damage.

Important Cord Information

Details on polarized plugs and electrical shock prevention for the appliance cord.

Getting Acquainted

Overview of the knife sharpener's features and intended use for different knife types.

How To Use

Sharpening Procedure

Step-by-step process for sharpening knives using the three stages.

Questions And Answers

Achieving an Even Edge

Guidance on proper knife placement and drawing technique for a uniform sharpening result.

Troubleshooting Dull Knives

Addressing issues when knives remain dull after sharpening, including repeating steps.

Sharpening Serrated Knives

Instructions for sharpening non-electric serrated knives, noting limitations.

Care and Cleaning

Instructions on how to clean the knife sharpener safely and effectively.

Service Information

Contacting Consumer Service

Methods to contact Presto for questions, parts, or service.

Limited Warranty

Details of the one-year limited warranty for defects in material or workmanship.

Presto EverSharp Specifications

General

Brand	Presto
Model	EverSharp
Category	Accessories
Language	English