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USER'S GUIDE
FOR THE E5 A ND E 5 PLUS
KN IF E SHA RPE N ERS

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE FOR THE E5 A ND E 5 PLUS KN IF E SHA RPE N ERS...

  • Page 2: Tour Your Sharpener

    TOUR YOUR SHARPENER Belt Storage Edge Rollers 17° Sharpening Guides ELECTRIC SHARPENER CERAMIC HONING ROD One Touch Programming MicroForge Sharpening Guides Ceramic Rod ONE TOUCH PROGRAMMING The E5 includes One Touch Programming, providing 3 stages: Click 3 Times, Quickly 90 sec Cycle S H A P E * Click 2 Times, Quickly 90 sec Cycle...
  • Page 3 HOW TO SHARPEN The 17° guides create an optimal edge on any straight edge knife. SHARPEN | CLICK 2 TIMES, QUICKLY | CYCLE: 90 SECONDS For best results, complete the full timed cycle. Insert the heel of the knife into the left sharpening guide, keeping it up against the leather lining and softly resting on the front edge roller.

  • Page 4: Changing/Replacing Belts

    CHANGING/REPLACING BELTS Pull open the front cover of the unit. Cover is secured with magnet. Press down on the tensioner, located behind the top, large pulley (wheel). Holding tensioner down, slide belt off. Lift up tensioner to find extra belt storage. To install new belt, hold tensioner down and slide belt around all 3 pulleys (wheels).

  • Page 5: Ceramic Honing Rod

    CERAMIC HONING ROD MicroForge Sharpening Guide Sharpening Guide The ceramic honing rod included with the E5 ELECTRIC SHARPENER was designed to work in combination with the E5 ’s 17° STANDARD GUIDES. Use the ceramic rod to further refine an edge or to quickly maintain an edge between sharpenings. Insert the ceramic rod into the handle.
  • Page 6 MICROFORGE Our exclusive MicroForge feature creates an optional edge you can apply to any steel blade to create a more durable edge with superior cutting control. A MicroForged edge really shines when chopping hearty vegetables and slicing crusty breads, but is beneficial in all applications. MicroForge cold forges micro-facets along one side of the cutting edge, creating a toothier slice that cuts fibrous ingredients better, and retains its edge longer.

  • Page 7: Serrated Knives

    SERRATED KNIVES Most serrated and bread knives have a flat side and a serrated side on the blade. Using the CERAMIC HONING ROD, sharpen only the FLAT SIDE. 1. Hold the CERAMIC HONING ROD horizontally. 2. Lay the knife flat on the rod with the flat side of the blade resting on the rod.
  • Page 8 UPGRADE KIT INFO ADDITIONAL GUIDES AND 4 STEP GRIT PROGRESSION: • INCLUDED WITH THE E5 PLUS • OPTIONAL WITH THE E5 The E5 Plus Sharpener comes with 17° GUIDES installed. These guides will create a high- performance edge on any straight edge knife. The UPGRADE KIT (included with the E5 Plus) provides additional angle guides to maintain traditional edge geometries on classic Western and Eastern knives, if preferred.
  • Page 9 UPGRADE KIT RECIPES 15° E A ST E R N R E C I P E For Asian style knives, use the 15° EAST GUIDES. SHARPEN | CLICK 2 TIMES, QUICKLY Install the 15° EAST GUIDES. Start with ◼GREY BELT and cycle through SHARPEN stage. Change to ◼WHITE BELT and cycle through SHARPEN stage.
  • Page 10 REPAIR AND RESTORE RECIPE ONLY USE THE 20° WEST GUIDES WITH THIS RECIPE. Start with ◼BLUE BELT. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to engage the untimed SHAPE cycle. Using left side of the sharpener, pull knife through sharpening guide. Staying on left side (do not alternate), make 2 more slow strokes through left sharpening guide (3 strokes total).

  • Page 11: Sharpening Belt Information

    SHARPENING BELT INFORMATION Our belts have been extensively tested and selected for their ability to remove material while being gentle on your knives. C O LO R : Medium D E S C R I P T IO N: Shape, Sharpen, Refine U S E: ABRASIVE BELT WEAR Belt discoloration is not an indicator of wear.
  • Page 12 KITCHEN KNIFE SHARPENERS: DAREX, LLC PO Box 730 210 E Hersey St. Ashland, OR 97520 PHONE: 1.800.418.1439 FAX: 1.541.552.1377 EMAIL: info@darex.com WEB: www.worksharpculinary.com CP00119 Rev 3...

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