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edge of these teeth. Generally five (5) to ten (10) pairs of alternating pulls in Stage 2 will be adequate.
If the serrated knife is very dull more pulls will be needed. If the knife edge has been severely dam-
aged through use, make just one fast pull (2-3 seconds for an 8” blade) in each of the right and left
slots in Stage 1, then make a series of pulls in Stage 2, alternating right and left slots. Excessive use
of Stage 1 will remove more metal along the edge than is necessary in order to sharpen the teeth.
Because serrated blades are saw-like structures, the edges will never appear to be as “sharp” as
the edge on a straight edge knife. However, their tooth-like structure can help break the skin on hard
crusty foods.
DRESSING TOOL FOR CLEANING OF STROPPING/POLISHING DISKS – STAGE 2
The Chef’sChoice
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Model 320 is equipped with a built-in accessory to manually clean/dress the
stropping disks in Stage 2. In the event these disks become glazed with grease, food or sharpening
debris, they can be cleaned and reshaped by actuating the manual lever on the rear of the sharpener.
This lever is located within a recess as shown in Figure 10 on the left lower corner as you face the
rear of Model 320.
To actuate the cleaning/dressing tool, make sure the power is on and simply press the small lever in
the recess to the right or left and hold for 3 seconds. Then press the lever in opposite direction and
hold for 3 seconds. When the lever is moved in one direction, the dressing tool cleans and reshapes
the active surface of one stropping/polishing disk. By moving in the opposite direction you clean the
other disk.
Use this clean/dress accessory only if and when Stage 2 no longer appears to be sharpen-
ing well or when it takes too many pulls to obtain a razor sharp edge. Using this tool removes
material from the surface of the Stage 2 disk and hence if used excessively will unnecessarily remove
too much of the abrasive surface – wearing the disks out prematurely. If that should occur, factory
replacement of the disks will become necessary.
If you clean knives regularly before sharpening, you will need to clean or dress the Stage 2 disks only
about once a year or perhaps less frequently.
RESHARPENING (SEE PREVIOUS SECTIONS)
Resharpen straight edge knives whenever practical using Stage 2. When that fails to quickly
resharpen, return to Stage 1 and make one or two pairs of alternating pulls. Check for a burr along
the edge and then return to Stage 2 where only one to two alternating pair of pulls will be adequate
to put a new razor-like edge on the knife.
Resharpen serrated blades in Stage 2. See sections above.
SUGGESTIONS
1. Always clean all food, fat, and foreign materials from knife before sharpening or resharpening. If soiled,
wash the blade before sharpening.
2. Use only light downward pressure when sharpening – just enough to establish secure contact with the
abrasive disk.
Figure 10. Stage 2 disks can be cleaned if necessary.
Use infrequently. (See instructions).
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