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Sometimes the sharpening wheels stall when I am drawing the knife through the blade guide slots. What causes this?
The knife sharpener is designed so that very little effort is needed to draw the knife through the slots. If too much downward pressure is
applied to the knife as it is being drawn through the slots, the sharpening wheels may stall.
Sometimes the adjustable blade guides move when I am sharpening the knife. What causes this?
If, while drawing the knife through the blade guide slots, too much pressure is applied against the face of the blade guide, the blade guide
may move. Apply less pressure while sharpening.
Can I sharpen serrated knives with my knife sharpener?
Yes, with the exception of electric serrated knives or knives serrated on both sides. To sharpen non-electric serrated knives, use only the
slots in Stages 2 and 3 and only sharpen the smooth side of the knife blade (the side without the grooves or scallops). Draw the knife
through the slots using very little pressure.
NOTICE:
Each time the serrated knife is sharpened, a portion of the serration is removed. Over a long period of time, the serration on the
knife may be completely removed and you may have a knife blade similar to a utility knife.
Occasionally I see sparks when sharpening my knives. What causes this?
Knives with high carbon content (usually higher quality knives) sometimes will spark when they come in contact with the sharpening
wheels. This is normal.
Care and Cleaning
Always unplug the knife sharpener before cleaning. The outside surface of the knife sharpener may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do
not use abrasives.
Never immerse the knife sharpener in water or any other liquid.
Do not use any type of lubrication with this knife
sharpener. Your knife sharpener has two special receptacles on the bottom of the unit for collecting metal filings from your knives. Oc-
casionally empty these receptacles by removing the red plastic plugs on the bottom of the unit and shake out the metal filings that have
collected inside. This should be done about once a year under normal usage.
Consumer Service Information
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your PRESTO
appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of
these methods:
• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time)
• Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact
• Write: National Presto Industries, Inc., Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a time
when you can be reached during weekdays if possible. When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model and
series numbers for the knife sharpener. These numbers are can be found on the bottom of the knife sharpener. Please record this information:
Model _______________ Series _______________ Date Purchased _______________
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service PRESTO
appliances and supply genuine PRESTO
replacement parts.
Genuine PRESTO
parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTO
appliances and are engineered specifically
to function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine PRESTO
parts. “Look-alikes”
might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO
replacement parts,
look for the PRESTO trademark.
Canton Sales and Storage Company, Presto Factory Service Department
555 Matthews Drive, Canton, MS 39046-3251
(Applies only in the United States)
This quality PRESTO
appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original
owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first year after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our pledge does not
apply to damage caused by shipping.
Outside the United States, this limited warranty does not apply.
To obtain service under the warranty, call our Consumer Service
Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable to resolve the problem, you will be instructed to send your PRESTO
appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department
for a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your responsibility. When returning an appliance, please include your name, address, phone number, and the date you
purchased the appliance, as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance. We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using
this PRESTO
appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts,
abuse, misuse, disassembly, alterations, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties.
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC., EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-3703
PRESTO
Limited Warranty
