Kenmore 385.15516 owner manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cause

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle

thread

1.

The

needle

thread

is not threaded properly.

 

Page

24

 

breaks.

 

 

2.

The

needle

thread

tension

is too tight.

 

 

 

Pages

26, 28

 

 

 

3.

The

needle

is bent or blunt.

 

 

 

 

Page

10

 

 

 

 

4.

The

needle

is incorrectly

inserted.

 

 

 

Page

10

 

 

 

 

5.

The

needle

thread

and the bobbin thread

are not set properly

Page

24

 

 

 

 

 

under the presser foot when sewing is starting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The

fabric

is not drawn to the rear when

sewing is finished.

Page

32

 

 

 

 

7.

The

thread

is too heavy or too fine for the needle.

 

Page

14

 

The bobbin

thread

1.

The

bobbin

thread

is not threaded properly

in the bobbin

 

Page

22

 

breaks.

 

 

 

case

and shuttle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Lint

has collected

in the

shuttle

area.

 

 

 

Page

70

 

 

 

 

3.

The

bobbin

is damaged

 

and doesn'tturn

smoothly.

 

Changethe

bobbin

The needle

breaks.

1.

The

needle

is incorrectly

inserted.

 

 

 

Page

10

 

 

 

 

2.

The

needle

is bent or blunt.

 

 

 

 

Page

10

 

 

 

 

3.

The

needle

clamp

screw

is loose.

 

 

 

Page

10

 

 

 

 

4.

The

needle

thread

tension

is too tight.

 

 

 

Pages

26, 28

 

 

 

5.

The

fabric

is not drawn to the rear when

sewing is finished.

Page

32

 

 

 

 

6.

The

needle

is too fine for the fabric being

sewn.

 

Page

14

 

Skipped

stitches

1.

The

needle

is incorrectly

inserted.

 

 

 

Page

10

 

 

 

 

2.

The

needle

is bent or blunt.

 

 

 

 

Page

10

 

 

 

 

3.

The

needle

and/or

threads

are not suitable

for the work

being

Page

14

 

 

 

 

 

sewn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

A blue

needle

is not being

used for sewing

stretch, very

fine

Page

14

 

 

 

 

 

fabrics

and synthetics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The

needle

thread

is not threaded properly.

 

 

Page

24

 

 

 

 

6.

The

wrong

needle

is used.

 

 

 

 

 

Change the needle

Seam puckering

1.

The

needle

thread

tension

is too tight.

 

 

 

Pages

26, 28

 

 

 

2.

The

needle

thread

is not threaded properly.

 

 

Page

24

 

 

 

 

3.

The

needle

is too heavy

for the fabric being

sewn.

 

Page

14

 

 

 

 

4.

The

stitch length is too

long for the fabric.

 

 

Make

stitch

denser

The cloth is not

1.

The

feed dog is packed with lint.

 

 

 

Page

68

 

feeding

smoothly.

2.

The

stitches are too fine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make

stitch

coarser

 

 

 

3.

The

feed dog

is not raised

after

"drop feed"

sewing.

 

Page

38

 

The machine

 

1.

The

machine

is not plugged in.

 

 

 

 

Page 6

 

doesn't work.

2.

A thread is caught

in the shuttle

race.

 

 

 

Page

70

 

 

 

 

3.

Push-clutch

is disengaged.

 

 

 

 

 

Pages

18, 20

Patterns

are

1.

The

stitch is not balanced.

 

 

 

 

 

Page

30

 

distorted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noisy operation

1.

There

is thread caught

in the hook race.

 

 

 

Page

70

 

 

 

 

2.

Lint

has built up in the

shuttle or the shuttle

race.

 

Page

70

 

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A 744-800-083Important Safety Instructions Instrucciones DE Seguridad Importantes Atencion Importantes Consignes DE SI Curiti Sears, Roebuck and Co, D/817 WA, H.offma.n Esta.tes,.IL UnisEspecificaciones De la m&quina SpecificationCaractristiques de la machine Contents Indice DE LA MAQUlNATable DES Matifres Names of Parts Cabinet andTote BagsDes pices Gabinete y bolsa de manoMallette et sac de transport Nombre de las partes IdentificationAvailable Accessories and Attachments 9101112Accessoires disponibles Accesorios y refacciones disponiblesConnecting Machine to Power Supply Controlling Sewing SpeedPara su seguridad Partie II. PRIePAREZ-VOUS .&.COUDREConexibn de la mdquina a la red elctrica Control de la velocidad de costuraPresser Foot Lifter Setting Spool PinsThread Cutter Palanca de elevacibn del prensatelas Boite b accessoiresAjuste de los porta-carretes CortahilosChanging Presser Foot Free-arm SewingChanging Needle For free-armsewingCambio de prensatelas Brazo para costura tubular Para costura tubularUtilisation du bras libre Changement de pied presseurZipper foot Presser Foot TypesSatin stitch foot Tipos de prensatelas Diffrents pieds presseursWeight Fabric Type Needle Needle Size Selecting Needle and FabricSeleccibn de hilo y tela Peso Tipo DE Tela Tipo DE Aguja TamaioDiamtre Choix de Iaiguille et tissuPoids Tissu Type daiguille Daiguille Blank Pgina blanca Blanche Removing bobbin case Bobbin WindingBobbin winding Embobinado de la canilla Embobinado de la canilla Cbmo sacar el portacanillasBobinage dune canette de fil Push the handwheet to the left to engage clutch Embobinado La canilla Continuacibn Remplir La canette Suite NotaInserting bobbin Colocacibn de la canilla Insertion de la canetteThreading the machine Threading the MachineDrawing up bobbin thread Enhebrado del hilo de la aguja Enhebrado del hilo de a aguja Comment faire monter le fil de la canettePage Si la tension est trop leve El hilo est& demasiado tenseEl hilo est& demasiado flojo Si la tension est trop fsibleAdjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch Tension correcte Tensibn correctaEl hilo est& demasiado tenso 1 Parte de arriba de la tela Si la tension est trop dlevde 1Endroit du tissuAdjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Stitch SelectorControl de puntada reversa EquUibrio de los patrones distorsionadosBouton de marche arrire Use Seam Guides Straight StitchStarting to sew Puntada Recta Para girar en esquinas de dngulo rectoSewing TopstitchingZipper Fabric preparationSurpiqQre GlissireZipper Sewing To sewPara coser Costura de cremalleras continuacibnCouture des fermetures & glissiere suite La coutureTo Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs Darning1Stitch selector Cbmo bajar / subir los dientes del transporte ZurcidoComment descendre ou monter les griffes dentrainement ReprisageBasic Zigzag Satin StitchPuntada De zig-zagZig-zag Simple Puntada En satnMonogramming AppliqueMonogramas Monogrammes Aplicaciones AppliquesSewing BarTackingButton Costura Botones Pose Des Boutons Puntada De refuerzo Brides de renfortPied presseur De pointOvercasting Surfilage Puntada De sobrehilado RemateBlind Hem Stitch Lace WorkDentelle Trabajos Con encajesDobladillo Invisible Ourlet invisible Longueur du pointShell Stitch Multiple Zigzag StitchMending Point zig-zag multiple De mtltiple zig-zagPoint coquille Decorative Stitch of Geometric Pattern Box StitchPoint de crneau De cajaGeomtricos Puntadas Decorativas De diseosStraight Stretch Rick-rack StretchPuntada recta triple CroquetSmocking Stretch StitchingOvercast Commencer une couture Puntada de plumaPuntada Eldstica de sobrehilado Point De smocksElastic SergingStretch Puntada Eldstica Puntada de dobladUloPoint de surjet PourDecorative Stretch Patterns PAI-rERNLENGTHDiseos Decorativos Eldsticos Motifs dcoratifsAutomatic Buttonhole Stitch selector Preparation for sewing t GroovePreparacibn para coser Enclavadura Ojal AutombticoBoutonniere Automatique Preparation b la couture RainurePage Page Corded Buttonhole Costura de ojales con cordbn Boutonnieres PassepoUesCleaning the Feed Dogs Replacing the Light BulbRemplacement de Iampoule Cambiando la bombillaCleaning the shuttle area Bobbin case Cleaning the Shuttle RaceReplacing shuttle assembly Levers Limpieza de la corredera de la lanzadera Nettoyage de la coursireOil behind the face cover Oiling the MachineOil the shuttle area Huilage de la machine Lubricacibn de la mbquinaAceite atras de la plancha cubierta frontal Lubrifiez derri6re le couvercle de fa£adeTroubleshooting Referencia Soluciones para problemas CondicibnDe funcionamiento UnifermementeEn cas de probleme Problme Cause Reference LE-FOYER sM SU-HOGAR sl

385.15516 specifications

The Kenmore 385.15516 is a versatile and robust sewing machine that has earned a reputation for reliability and user-friendly features. Renowned for its performance, this machine caters to both beginners and experienced sewists alike, making it a popular choice for home sewing projects.

One of the standout features of the Kenmore 385.15516 is its 25 built-in stitch patterns. These stitches include a variety of utility stitches, decorative designs, and buttonhole options, allowing users to tackle various sewing projects with ease. The stitch selector is conveniently located, making it simple to switch between stitch styles with just a turn of a dial.

The machine is designed with a top-loading bobbin system, simplifying the process of setting up and monitoring thread levels. This feature minimizes the hassle often associated with bobbin insertion and threading, ensuring that users can focus on their creative tasks. The clear bobbin cover also provides visibility, allowing sewists to quickly check on their bobbin status without interrupting their workflow.

Another key feature is the adjustable stitch width and length, giving users greater control over their sewing. This customization enables sewists to create professional-looking seams and finishes tailored to their specific project requirements. The machine's maximum stitch width of 5mm and maximum stitch length of 4mm contribute to its versatility in handling various fabrics, from lightweight materials to heavier textiles.

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