How To Sharpen - Work Sharp CPE5-NH User Manual

HOW TO SHARPEN

The 17° guides create an optimal edge on any straight edge knife.
Stage: 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.
Using light pressure, slowly pull your knife blade through
the sharpening guide (8" knife = 8 seconds).
Repeat on the right guide. Continue alternating sides until
the machine automatically shuts off.
Tip: The sharpener will automatically decrease in
speed as it switches from the Sharpen stage to the
Refine stage. The front light will flash letting you
know when it will change speed, and when the cycle
is almost complete.
Test for sharpness (we recommend slicing a tomato or
bell pepper).
If the blade slices well, you are finished.
If your blade doesn't slice easily, repeat steps 1 – 4 using
Shape stage (click 3 times, quickly).
Tip: After completing the cycle with the
RED BELT, install the
complete a Refine cycle for a highly
refined edge.
WHITE BELT and
Keep the knife lightly resting against the
leather lining and on the rollers as you pull
through slowly.
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