Cuisinart Kitchen Utensil KS 80A User Manual

26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 1  
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET  
CUISINART KNIFE SHARPENER  
KS-80A  
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 3  
other blade that does not fit freely in the slots.  
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or  
touch hot surfaces.  
13. When in the “ON” position, the Cuisinart® Knife  
Sharpener should always be on a stable countertop  
or table.  
14. WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY USE AND HANDLE  
KNIVES WITH EXTREME CARE.  
15. Extreme caution must be used when moving an  
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.  
16. Always turn the unit on before inserting a blade and  
never sharpen more than one blade at a time.  
17. Do not use outdoors.  
18. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is  
used by or near children.  
19. Do not use honing oils, water, or any other lubricant  
with the Cuisinart® Knife Sharpener.  
20. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.  
This appliance is not intended for use by persons  
(including children)with reduced physical, sensory or  
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,  
unless they have been given supervision or instruction  
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible  
for their safety.  
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not  
play with the appliance.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY  
2
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 4  
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS  
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk  
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a  
longer cord.  
If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord  
is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension  
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of  
the appliance, and (2) the longer cord should be arranged  
so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top  
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over  
unintentionally.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert  
the user to the presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure  
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a  
risk of fire or electric shock to persons.  
3
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 5  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instruction in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
FOR BEST RESULTS  
1. Always use clean knives before sharpening or  
re-sharpening. If knives are soiled, wash and dry  
blade before sharpening.  
2. Use light downward pressure when sharpening.  
3. Always pull blades at a constant rate and  
recommended speed over length of blade. Never  
interrupt or stop the motion when in contact with  
abrasive discs.  
4. Always alternate pulls in right and left slots (with  
exception of specialised blades which only need to  
be sharpened on one side).  
4
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 6  
PARTS  
1.  
5.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
8.  
7.  
Bolster  
6.  
Tip  
Handle  
Heel  
Edge  
Typical Kitchen Knife  
1.Coarse grinding station  
2.Fine grinding station  
3.Stropping/Polishing station  
4.Blade guide wheels  
5.Removable magnetized drawer (not shown)  
6.On/Off switch  
7.Suction cup feet  
8.Power cord  
5
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 7  
RESETTING THERMAL PROTECTION  
Your Cuisinart® Knife Sharpener is equipped with a  
thermal protection device to protect the motor from  
overheating. If the unit stops running under heavy use,  
turn the power switch off and unplug the power cord. Allow  
approximately 10 minutes for the motor to cool down. Plug  
unit back in and continue use.  
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  
Please read all instructions before you begin to sharpen.  
1. Sharpen serrated blades only in the Strop/Polish  
station – do not sharpen serrated blades in the Coarse  
or Fine stations as that will remove more metal from  
the serrations than is necessary.  
2. Straight edge blades can be sharpened using all three  
steps; however, use of step 1 is necessary only if the  
knife is very dull or damaged.  
SHARPENING STRAIGHT EDGE BLADES  
Plug unit in and turn the unit on. The red light will  
illuminate.  
STEP 1 – The Coarse Grind  
The Coarse grinding step is to be used when sharpening a  
knife for the first time or if the knife is very dull, nicked or  
damaged. If your knife is already sharp, you can begin with  
step 2, the Fine grind.  
Insert the knife into right slot of Coarse grinding wheel. The  
knife should be positioned with the handle or bolster  
as close to the grinding slots as possible. The blade area  
closest to the handle should be positioned within the blade  
guide wheel. When you hear the knife make contact with  
the grinding wheel, slowly draw the knife toward you  
keeping a constant light downward pressure on the knife  
6
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 8  
without twisting. Maintain uniform contact of the blade. If the  
knife is curved lift the handle up as the knife tip approaches  
the end of the slot, keeping constant pressure on the blade  
contour. Sharpen the entire blade. An eight (8) inch blade  
should take about 4-5 seconds per pull. Pull shorter blades  
through in 2-3 seconds and longer blades in 6 seconds.  
Next, repeat with one full-length pull in the left slot of the  
Coarse grinding wheel. Always alternate slots after each  
pass in order to keep the blade edge proportionate. In  
step 1 you will find that only one or two pulls in each slot will  
be adequate. Now, proceed to step 2.  
IMPORTANT: Once the blade is inserted, you should  
immediately begin to pull the blade toward you. Never  
push the blade away from you. Apply just enough pressure  
to make contact with the grinding wheel – added pressure  
is not necessary and does not improve the sharpening  
process.  
STEP 2 – The Fine Grind  
Using the same procedure described above for the Coarse  
grind, sharpen the blade in the Fine grinding station. Pull  
the blade once through the right slot and once through the  
left slot. As in the Coarse grind station, always alternate  
pulls in the right and the left slots and pull at a very steady  
pace. Only one or two passes on each side are necessary  
to attain desired sharpness. Now, proceed to step 3.  
STEP 3 – Stropping/Polishing  
This step will complete the sharpening process. The Strop  
will remove the burr from the knife blade and will polish it  
simultaneously. The patented reverse action is necessary to  
obtain a razor sharp edge. Normally, only one or two pairs  
of pulls in this station will be adequate to finish the process.  
As in steps 1 and 2 always alternate pulls in the right and  
left slots and pull at a very steady pace.  
7
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 9  
Additional pulls in the Strop/Polish station will hone the  
edge even further.  
Procedure for Sharpening Serrated Blades  
All types of serrated blades can be sharpened with the  
Cuisinart® Knife Sharpener.  
USE ONLY STEP 3 (STROP/POLISH) WHEN  
SHARPENING A SERRATED BLADE. This will sharpen the  
teeth of the serrations and form small blades along the  
edge of these teeth. Approximately 3 to 6 pulls alternating  
on each side of the Strop/Polish station will be sufficient. If  
the knife is very dull more pulls may be necessary. If the  
knife’s edge has been severely damaged, you can make  
one pull at a faster pace (2-3 seconds for an 8" blade) in  
each of the right and left slots of step 2 (Fine grind). Once  
you have done this, make a series of pulls in step 3  
(Strop/Polish). Excessive use of step 2 will remove too  
much metal from the blade and can ruin a serrated knife.  
RESHARPENING STRAIGHT EDGE BLADES  
You can quickly resharpen straight edge knives with a few  
alternating pulls in step 3. If step 3 fails to sharpen your  
knife adequately, one or two pairs of alternating pulls in step  
2 could suffice followed by one or two alternating pulls in  
step 3. You may start with step 1 if the knife has been  
dulled excessively.  
8
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 10  
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE  
No lubrication is needed or required for any moving parts,  
motor, bearings, or sharpening surfaces. There is no need  
for water on abrasives. The exterior of the sharpener may  
be cleaned by carefully wiping with damp cloth. Do not use  
detergents or abrasives.  
Metal dust will slowly accumulate below the Coarse and  
Fine grinding wheels. A removable drawer can be found  
underneath the grinding wheels in the rear of the unit. On  
occasion, remove drawer and wipe with a damp cloth or  
paper towel. This will remove all of the metal shavings.  
Replace drawer.  
9
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
26664 KS-80A IB 26/6/08 12:22 PM Page 12  
©2008 Cuisinart  
Cuisinart® is a registered  
trademark of Cuisinart  
150 Milford Road  
East Windsor, NJ 08520  
KS-80A IB  
IB-8/231  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  

Connect Tech Network Card DFlex 4 104 User Manual
Delta Electronics Power Supply DPS 350TB series User Manual
Dynacord Speaker DL 96A User Manual
Edimax Technology Switch Two console 16 port PS 2 KVM Switch User Manual
Elation Professional Binding Machine 10 24 004 1631 User Manual
Escali Scale Aqua User Manual
Fisher Price Baby Accessories M7932 User Manual
Fundex Games Games 2428 User Manual
Garland Cooktop C0836 7 User Manual
GE Air Conditioner AEM18DL User Manual