IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions. For your safety, every user should read this manual.
2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the Chef'sChoice
sharpener in water or other liquid.
3. Make sure that only clean knife blades are inserted in Model 290.
4. Disconnect the appliance from its power source when not in use, before cleaning,
during service and when replacing parts.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
U.S. customers: You can return your sharpener to EdgeCraft's factory for service where
the cost of repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. When the
electrical cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the Chef'sChoice
factory or other qualified service to avoid the danger of electrical shock.
Outside U.S.: Please return your sharpener to your local distributor where the cost of repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment can be estimated. If the supply cord of this appliance
is damaged, it must be replaced by a repair facility appointed by the manufacturer because
special tools are required. Please consult your Chef'sChoice
7. CAUTION! This appliance may be fitted with a polarized power plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only 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 modify the plug in anyway.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by EdgeCraft Corporation may cause
fire, electric shock or injury.
9. The Chef'sChoice
and Asian style knives as described in following sections. Do not attempt to sharpen
scissors, ax blades or any blade that does not fit freely in the slots.
10. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. When in the "ON" position (Red flash on switch is exposed when "ON"), the
Chef'sChoice
sharpener should always be on a stable countertop or table.
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12. WARNING: KNIVES PROPERLY SHARPENED ON YOUR Chef'sChoice
SHARPENER WILL BE SHARPER THAN YOU EXPECT. TO AVOID INJURY, USE AND HANDLE
THEM WITH EXTREME CARE. DO NOT CUT TOWARD ANY PART OF YOUR FINGERS, HAND
OR BODY. DO NOT RUN FINGER ALONG EDGE. STORE IN A SAFE MANNER.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. Appliance is not intended to be used or cleaned by children or persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge of the
hazards involved.
15. Do not use honing oils, water or any other lubricant with the Chef'sChoice
sharpener Model 290.
16. For household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Model 290 sharpener is designed to sharpen American, European,
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