Replacement unit for AP-118, previous model

Cleaning and Maintenance

Clean the sharpener after every use; the outer surfaces with a dishcloth and mild detergent - wipe properly dry. Do not use any benzine, thinner or impregnated cleaning cloths as these are most likely to spoil the surface finish!

To clean the Grindstone Cartridge proceed as follows:

1. Push the Snap Lock tab down and pull the cartridge towards you and off.

2. Hold the cartridge with its Rising Water Inlet under a tap and rinse all grinding residue out of the housing. Make sure to thoroughly dry all internal components - if moisture is allowed to remain inside, it will cause damage.

3. Replace the cartridge.

Replacement sharpening units are available from your dealer.

Helpful advice to obtain a keen edge

• Hold the knife by the handle and apply light pressure with your forefinger on the knife as you pull it through the sharpener!

• Under no circumstances should the sharpening process be interrupted. It always takes a full pass to produce a keen edge!

• Always run the blade straight, slowly and evenly within the Guide Channel and back!

• Make sure that the knife is guided under light and steady pressure through the sharpener!

NOTE: Knives will, in the long run, leave slight scratch marks on the guide channel outlet, which affects in no way the proper function of the sharpener and does not represent reason for any Warranty claim!

IMPORTANT: This Knife Sharpener is designed for use with symmetrically ground blades made of steel.

This Sharpener in not designed for use with pocket knives, serrated edge blades, scissors, technical cutter blades, etc.

Proper sharpening routine: Run the blade straight, slowly and evenly within the Guide Channel and back as shown. Once you reach the curved portion of the blade edge: Raise the handle to follow the edge contour so as to keep in contact with the grindstones! Make sure that the blade does not cant or tip during the process!

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