Cuisinart KS-80A Instruction Booklet Download Page 2

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

1.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2.  To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not

immerse appliance in water or other liquid.

3.  Make sure that only clean knife blades are inserted

into the Cuisinart

®

Knife Sharpener.

4. Do not touch surfaces that may be hot. Use handles or

knobs provided.

5.  Portable – unplug from outlet when not in use, before

putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before handling.

6.  Avoid contact with moving parts.
7.  Do not operate any appliance or other electrical 

equipment with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
unit malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any
manner.  Return it to the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

8. Always check that the control is OFF before plugging

cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to
OFF then remove plug from wall outlet.

9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by

Cuisinart

®

may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

10. Do not place near a hot gas or electric burner or 

heated oven.

11. Do not attempt to sharpen scissors, axe blades or any

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Summary of Contents for KS-80A

Page 1: ...ISINART KNIFE SHARPENER For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using KS 80A INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 26664 KS 80A IB 26 6 08 12 22 PM Page...

Page 2: ...rts and before cleaning Allow to cool before handling 6 Avoid contact with moving parts 7 Do not operate any appliance or other electrical equipment with a damaged cord or plug or after the unit malfu...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...harpening 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 le...

Page 6: ...ion 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 1 3 4 6 5 2 7 8 Typical Kitchen Knife Bolster Tip Edge...

Page 7: ...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 Coar...

Page 8: ...ct 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 b...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...d 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 grin...

Page 11: ...2008 Cuisinart Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor NJ 08520 KS 80A IB IB 8 231 26664 KS 80A IB 26 6 08 12 22 PM Page 12...

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