Kenmore 385.16231 owner manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Condition

The needle thread

breaks.

The bobbin thread

breaks.

The needle breaks.

Skipped stitches

Seam puckering

The cloth is not feeding smoothly.

The machine

doesn't work.

Patterns are distorted.

Noisy operation

Cause

,The needle thread is not threaded properly, 2, The needle thread tension is too tight.

&The needle is bent or blunt.,

4, The needle is incorrectly inserted,

5, The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set properly under the presser foot at the start of sewing,

64The threads were not drawn to the rear after the previous use, 7_ The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle

. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder, 2,, Lint has collected in the bobbin holder

& The bobbin is damaged and doesn'tturn smoothly,

1• The needle is incorrectly inserted,, 2, The needle is bent or blunt

3, The needle clamp screw is loose,

4, The needte thread tensfon is too tight,

5. The threads were not drawn to the rear after the previous use,. 6, The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn_

The needIe is incorrectly inserted

2.The needle is bent or blunL

3 The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn

4_ A blue needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics

. The needle thread is not threaded properly, & The wrong needle is used,

,,The needle thread tension is too tight,

2.The needle thread is not threaded properly.

3,, The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn° 4, The stitch length is too long for the fabric,,

1_The stitches are too fine,

2, The feed dog is not raised after "drop feed" sewing,

&The feed dog is packed with lint,

1.The machine is not plugged in

2, A thread is caught in the shuttle race,

3.The push-clutch is disengaged 1, The stitch is not balanced,

1. There is thread caught in the hook race,,

2, Lint has built up in the shuttle or the shuttle race

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Contents Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions ELI R Consignes Importantes DE Securite Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remediesGarantia de la mquina de coser Kenmore Service de garantie Garantie pour machine coudre KenmoreCaractristiques de la machine SpecificationEspecificaciones de la m&quina Especificaci6nSears Maintenance Agreement U.S.A Master Protection AgreementsSe aplican algunas limitaciones y exclusiones, Llame a En Estados UnidosContratos de Protecci6n Experta Le contrat dentretien de SearsTable of Contents DECORATtVAS SECCtONFinition des Prise polariseUTtLITAIRES Partie I!t, Couture AU Point DroitCabinets and Sewing Machine Tote Bag Rsos # Names of PartsSeccion i. Nombre DE LAS Partes Partie I. Identification DES PIiCES DEAvailable Accessories and Attachments 29*3031Paraordenar las partes y accesorios listados abajo, Hameal Accessoires et pices disponiblesAccesorios y refacciones disponibles InformacibnPolarized plug Connecting Machine to Power SupplyFor Your Safety Controlling Sewing SpeedSeccion !1. Preparacion DE LA MAQUmNA PARTtE 11.PRiPAREZ-VOUS .,COUDREUp/down Needle Button Machine Operating ButtonsStart/stop Button Speed Control LeverBot6n de inicio parada Commande de la vitesseBotones de operaci6n de la mdquina Palanca de control de velocidadExtension Table Pressure Adjusting LeverPresser Foot Lifter Detaching the tablePalanca de elevaci6n del prensatelas Ajuste de la presi6n del prensatelasLevier de rglage de la pression Rel6ve-pied presseurThumb screw Foot holder Presser bar Changing Presser FootTo Remove and Attach the Foot Holder To removeC6mo quitar/poner el enmangue del prensatelas Retrait et installation du support de piedCambio de aguja Retrait et fixation du pied presseurPresser Foot Types Puntada Tipos de prensatetasDiff6rents pieds presseurs Prensatelas para cremalleras Prensatelas EPresser Foot Types Satin stitch foot Foot F=Quilter Tipos de prensatetas continuaci6n AcolchadorDiffrents pieds presseurs suite Selecting Needle and Fabric 11 75 !2 18 1 !01175 Selecci6n de hiio y telaPoids DiamtreDaiguilte Blankpage Glnablanca Pageblanche Bobbin Winding = Horizontal spool pin O Spool pin OAdditional spool pin Additional spool pin Spool pin holeRemplissage de la canette Portacarretes adicionalForthehorizontalspoolpin Fortheadditionalspoolpin Bobinado de la canilla IndiquPage Retrait de la canette = Insertion de la canette Extrmit du filNeedle threader Threading MachineThreading Machine KnobEnfilage de ta machine Enhebrado dei hilo de la aguja Enfilage de la machineEnhebrado del htlo de la aguja Ensartador de agujas TiradorStitch Correct tension =Tensi6n correcta Rglage de la tension du fil de laiguille pour lePoint droit El hilo est& demastado tenseAdjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch Hilo estd demasiado tenso Tensi6n correctaTension correcte El hilo est demasiado flojoStitch Selector how to select stitches IdlSeleccionador de puntadas come seleccionar Bouton de slection de points sdlectionner les PointsZones de Iongueur du point How to adjust the stitch length Stitch Width Control How to adjust the stitch widthRglage de la iargeur du point C6mo ajustar la anchure de las puntadasControl de ta anchure de puntada Comment rgler la largeur du pointReverse Stitch Control Press the stitch control to sew in reverseBouton de marche arrire Control de puntada invertidaPour corriger un motif ddform Equilibrio de los patrones distorsionadosStitch Selector 6t08 Width Use the Seam GuidesStitch LengthUtilisation des guides de couture Point DroitUse de las gufas de costura C6mo coser una esquina cuadradaTopstitching QuiltingAcoichador Costura a la vistaSurpiqOre MatelassageThumb screw Foot holder Using Walking Foot OptionUsing 1/4Seam Foot Option LeverC6mo usar el prensatelas de doble arrastre opcibn OptionUtilisation du piquesue 1/4 po option Zipper Sewing 04 cmLa couture CosturaCierres Des FermeturesZipper Sewing La couture des fermeture glissire suite Costura de cremalleras o cierres continuaci6nDarning To Drop or Raise the Feed DogsComment monter et descendre les griffes DentrainementC6mo subir/bajar los dientes del transporte ZurcidoBasic Zigzag Satin StitchSatn Zig-zagPuntada Point lancMonogramming Monogramas Monogrammes AplicacionesAppliques To &5 Bar TackingWidth Stitch iength Any @ Needle thread tension Feed dogsBrides de renfort Puntada RefuerzoBordado BroderieOvercasting Button SewingPuntada de sobrehilado Costura de botonesPose des Boutons RemateSection V. Utility and Decorative Stitches Blind Hem StitchPara eoser Ourlet invisibleDobladillo invisible La coutureMultiple ZigzagStitch Dente!le Trabajos Con lazosPuntada de mtltiple zig-zag Point zig-zag multipleShell Stitch Box StitchPuntada de caja Puntada en forma de conchaPoint coquiile Point de Cr6neauFagoting Stitch Two-point Shell StitchTwo-point Box Stitch Puntada de concha de dos puntos Puntada Para deshilachadosAjoure Point coquille Double pointsOveredge Stitch Decorative Stitch PatternsPuntadas decorativas Puntada Para rebordadosPoint de Bordure PointsZonefr Twin Needle Stitches OptionPuntadas de doble aguja Opci6nAiguilles jumeles Option Straight Stretch Stitch Selector WidthGold stretch stitch position Extensibn de Rick-rack Puntada Recta TripleVl. Points Extensibles Zig-zag CroquetOvercast Stretch Stitching Stitch Selector Width To 6,5 Length GoldPuntada de pluma Puntada elstica de remateSobrehilado Point de smocksElastic Stretch Stitch Stretch PatchingPuntada Eldstica de extensi6n Puntada DobladilloPoint de surjet Point extensible pour la fixation des lastiquesHerring Bone Stretch Decorative Stretch PatternsPoint dpine Puntada de espiga elsticaDisefios decorativos elsticos ExtensibleAutomatic Buttonhole Preparation for sewingOjal automtico Boutonniere automatique Preparation b ta couturePage Page Auto BH Oart Use the same procedure as the automatic buttonhole Corded ButtonholeCostura de ojales con cord6n Boutonnibres passepoilesOStitch Selector Width To 6,5 OptionManual Buttonhole 25 to 1+0Ojal = Pour coudreAutomatic Buttonhole Option Buttonhole style and size Round end buttonholeOjal automtico Opci6n Boutonniere automatique OptionIlustraciones Automatic Buttonhole To sewOjal automtico continuaci6n SuiteSlot Ojal autom,tico ContinuacibnAutomatique Density Ojal autorm&tico continuaci6n Boutonniere automatique suiteR6glage de la densit du point Cleaning the Bobbin Holder Replacing the Light BulbLimpiando el portacanillas RemplacementDe iampoule Nettoyage du porte-canetteCleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed Dogs Oiling the MachineEngrasando la mdquina Limpieza dei garlic y los dientes del transporteNettoyage de la coursire et des griffes dentrainement Lubrification de la machineTroubleshooting Se rompe el hilo de la aguja At coser saltan algunas puntadasEn cas de probl6me Problme Re, fenceLe fi de la canette se casse Laiguiile se casse+ Call anytime, day or night U.S.A. and Canada Call anytime, day or night U.SoA. only

385.16231 specifications

The Kenmore 385.16231 is a versatile and reliable sewing machine that has garnered attention for its user-friendly features and robust performance. Designed for a range of sewing enthusiasts from beginners to experienced crafters, this model stands out for its combination of functionality and ease of use.

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