Single-Sided Smooth Grind - Silvercrest SEMS 12 A1 Operating Instructions Manual

Single-sided smooth grind

For a single-sided grind, one side of the blade runs perfectly straight toward the
cutting edge and the other side is angled up to the cutting edge of the knife. The
angled side is the sharpened side. The single-sided grind can either be smooth
or have small teeth as found on table knives. However, you should only sharpen
blades using a smooth grind with this appliance.
NOTICES ON HANDLING THE APPLIANCE
► Prevent the blade from cutting into the plastic housing of the appliance
when it is pulled through.
Accidental cuts into the housing do not compromise the function of the
appliance.
► Use the sharpening base 1
follow the instructions starting from step 1).
► If knives have a one-sided grind, sharpen only the side of the blade with
the grind. Use either only the right or only the left slit in sharpening base 1
/2
► To sharpen knives with ceramic blades, use only sharpening base 2
1) Always hold the appliance with your left hand.
2) Hold the knife by the handle and pull the blade in a steady movement
once through the left-hand or once through the right-hand slit in sharpening
base 1
Depending on which side of the blade is ground, exert slight pressure when
sharpening in the direction of the sharpening stone to ensure even contact
with the knife.
NOTE
► Very dull knives might have to be pulled through more than once.
■ 10 │ GB │ IE
only for very dull knives. For this purpose,
– depending on which side the knife's blade is ground.
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SEMS 12 A1