Kenmore Essential Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Tips
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Troubleshooting

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Condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cause

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

The needle thread

1.

The

needle

 

thread is not threaded properly.

 

 

 

Page

26

 

breaks.

 

2.

The

needle

 

thread

tension

is too tight.

 

 

 

Pages 28,30

 

 

 

 

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

Pages 24, 26

 

 

 

 

under the presser foot at the beginning of sewing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

The

threads

are

not drawn

to the rear after

previous

sewing.

Page 34

 

 

 

 

7.

The

thread

 

is too heavy, or too fine for the

needle.

 

 

Page

16

 

The bobbin thread

1.

The

bobbin

 

thread

is not threaded properly

in the bobbin

 

Page

24

 

breaks.

 

 

case

and shuttle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Lint has collected

 

in the

shuttle area.

 

 

 

Page

74

 

 

 

 

3.

The bobbin

 

is damaged

and doesn'tturn smoothly.

 

 

Change the 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 28, 30

 

 

 

5.

The

threads

are

not drawn

to the rear after

the previous

sewing.

Page 34

 

 

 

 

6.

The

needle

 

is too fine for the fabric being sewn.

 

 

Page

16

 

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

16

 

 

 

 

 

sewn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

A blue needle is not being used for sewing

stretch,

very fine

Page

16

 

 

 

 

 

fabrics or synthetics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

The

needle

 

thread

is not threaded properly.

 

 

 

Page

26

 

 

 

 

6.

The

wrong

needle

is being used.

 

 

 

Change the needle

Seam

puckering

1.

The

needle

 

thread

tension

is too tight.

 

 

 

Pages 28, 30

 

 

 

2.

The

needle

 

thread

is not threaded properly.

 

 

 

Page

26

 

 

 

 

3.

The

needle

 

is too heavy for the fabric being sewn.

 

 

Page

16

 

 

 

 

4.

The

stitch

length

is too long

for the fabric.

 

 

 

Make

stitch

shorter

The cloth

is not

1.

The

feed dog

is packed

with

lint.

 

 

 

Page

72

 

feeding

smoothly.

2.

The

stitches

 

are too fine.

 

 

 

 

 

Make

stitch

longer

 

 

 

3.

The

feed dog

is not raised after "drop feed" sewing.

 

 

Page 40

 

The machine

1.

The

machine

is not plugged

in.

 

 

 

Page

6

 

doesn't work.

2.

A thread is caught

in the shuttle race.

 

 

 

Page

74

 

 

 

 

3.

The

push-clutch

is disengaged.

 

 

 

Pages 20, 22

Noisy

operation

1.

There is thread caught

in the hook race.

 

 

 

Page

74

 

 

 

 

2.

Lint

has built

up in the shuttle or the shuttle

race.

 

 

Page

74

 

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Maquina DE CoserImportant Safety Instructions Conserve Estas Instrucciones Consignes Importantes DE SI!CURITI Master Protection Agreements Sears Installation ServiceU.S.A En Estados UnidosEspecificaciones de la maquina SpecificationCaracteristiques De la machine 15616 Caracteristiques Especificaciones de la maquina 15218De la machine 15218 Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Kenmore Sewing Machine WarrantySears.C.an.a.dq!no..Toronto,. Ontario Cqnad. M.5B. .2.B8 Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, ILGarantia de la mtquina de coser Kenmore Garantie pour machine coudre Kenmore Contents Xll IndiceVl. Puntadas Identification des Table DES MatiiresXlll Partie I. Identification DES PlleCES DE LA MachineFoot control Cabinets and Sewing Machine Tote Bag Rsos #Names Parts Screw @ Presser Foot Needle clamp screwPartie I. Identification DES Piices DE LA Machine Seccion I. Nombre DE LAS PartesAvailable Accessories and Attachments Accesorios y refacciones disponibles Accessoires et pieces disponiblesPolarized Plug Connecting Machine to Power SupplyBefore Using Your Sewing Machine For Your SafetyPara su seguridad Seccion II. Preparacion DE LA Maquina Para CoserCoser Partie II. PRIPAREZ-VOUS .COUDREThread Cutter Setting Spool PinsAccessory Box Presser Foot LifterReleve-pied presseur Bofte a accessoiresAjuste de los porta-carretes Pose de La broche a bobine Palanca de elevacion del prensatelasDetaching the table Extension TableChanging Needle To Remove and Attach the Foot HolderCambio de aguja Retrait et installation du support de piedAmpliacion movil de la superficie de costura Rallonge de plateauPresser Foot Types Changing Presser FootZigzag foot Tipos de prensatelas Cambio de prensatelasPalanca Changement de pied presseurPage Prensatelas Para puntada Decorativa Prensatelas Para puntada RectaVery Light Medium Heavy All Selecting Needle and FabricChiffon Georgette Peso Tipo DE Tela Tipo DE Aguja Tamano Seleccion de hilo y telaDaiguille Choix de Iaiguille et tissuDiametre PoidsBlank Ptgina btanca Blanche Removing bobbin case Bobbin WindingBobbin winding Remplir la canette Embobinado de la canillaBobbin winding Remplir la canette suite Embobinado de la canilla ContinuacionInserting bobbin Insertion de la canette Colocacibn de la canillaThreading the machine Threading the MachineNeedle threader For Model 15218, 15616 and 15718 i Knob Enfilage de la machine Enhebrado del hilo de la agujaEnfilage de la machine Enhebrado del hilo de la agujaDrawing up bobbin thread Reglage de la tension du fil de Iaiguille pour le Ajuste de la tension del hilo de la aguja paraPoint droit Puntada rectaToo tight Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag StitchAdjust bobbin tension i Adjusting screw Tension is too looseSi la tension est trop elevee 1Endroit du tissu Ajuste de la tension del hilo de la aguja paraPuntada zig-zag El hilo esta demasiado flojoPress the reverse stitch control to sew in reverse Stitch Pattern SelectorReverse Stitch Control 2345Cadran de reglage de la Iongueur du point Selector de patronPerilla de la Iongitud de puntada Selecteur de pointOr2 Zigzag foot Straight stitch foot 2to6 C3 0 or Straight StitchEll clip AU Point Droit Seccion II1. CosturaDE Puntada Recta Partie III. CoutureStitch pattern selector Presser foot Variable Needle PositionTopstitching Zipper SewingCostura de cremalleras Posicion variable de la agujaPosition variable de Iaiguille Costura a la vistaApprox., 1.3 cm To sewLa couture des fermetures & glissiere suite Pour coudre Costura de cremalleras b cierres continuacibn Para coserDarning To Drop or Raise the Feed DogsOu ci5 Como bajar / subir los dientes del transporteComment descendre ou monter les griffes dentrafnement ZurcidoSatin Stitching Basic ZigzagDE ZlG-ZAG Seccion IV. PuntadasPartie IV. Points ZIG-ZAG Applique MonogrammingAppliques MonogramasMonogrammes AplicacionesButton Sewing BarTackingPose des Boutons Puntada De refuerzoBrides de renfort Costura de botonesOvercasting Stitch Surfilage Puntada de sobrehilado o remateBlind Hem Stitch Lightweight fabricLace Work Ourlet invisible Seccion V. Puntadas Utiles Y DecorativasTrabajos Con encajes Dobladillo InvisiblePlace the fabric under the presser foot in such a manner Shell StitchMultiple Zigzag Stitch Seam finishingPoint zig-zag multiple Puntada en forma de conchaPoint coquille Puntada de multiple zig-zagDecorative Stitch Patterns For model 15616 Box Stitch For model 15218, 15616Points decoratifs Pour 15218, 15616 et Puntada de caja Para modelo 15218, 15616 yPoint de creneau Pour 15616 et Puntadas decorativas Para modelo 15218, 15616 y1Stitch selector For model Twin Needle Stitches OptionStitch selector For model Aiguilles jumelees Puntadas de doble aguja OpcionStitch width control Rick-rack StretchZig-zag Seccion Vl. Puntadas ElasticasPartie VI. Points Extensibles DroitSmocking Overcast Stretch StitchingStarting to sew Point de smocks Puntada elastica de remate o sobrehiladoSurfilage Extensible Puntada de plumaElastic Stretch Stitch For model 15218, 15616 SergingPoint de surjet Puntada de dobladilloPuntada Elastica de Extension Para modelo 15616 15718 1Stitch Pattern Selector 27Presser Foot Zigzag foot Needle Decorative Stretch Patterns For model 15218, 15616Tension 4Stitch length control Motifs Decoratifs extensibles Pour 15218, 15616 y Diseos decorativos elasticos Para modelo 15218, 15616 etPreparation for sewing iGroove ButtonholePreparation a la couture 1Rainure 2Broche OjalesBoutonniere Preparacibn para coser 1EnclavaduraTTERNi Page Corded Buttonhole To adjust buttonhole stitch densityBoutonnieres passepoilees Costura de ojales con cordonReplacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Feed DogsPartie VIII. Entretien DE Votre Machine Seccion VIII. Mantenimiento DE LA MaquinaCleaning the shuttle area 1Bobbin case Cleaning the Shuttle RaceReplacing Shuttle assembly 2Levers Nettoyage de la coursiere Limpieza de la corredera de la lanzaderaRemontage de la navette 2Patte de retenue Unplug the machine before oiling Oiling the MachineOil behind the face cover Lubrifiez derriere le couvercle de fagade Lubricacion de la maquinaLubrification de la machine Aceite atras de la plancha cubierta frontalTroubleshooting Tejidos Le fil de canette se En cas de probleme ProblemeLe fil daiguille se casse ReferenceCanada Product Serviced By Sears To purchase Protection Agreement Or maintenance

385.1 521 2, 15616, 15718, 15218 specifications

Kenmore, a brand known for producing high-quality appliances, offers a variety of sewing machines that cater to different user needs, including the models 15218, 15718, 15616, and 385.1 521 2. These machines are ideal for both beginners and experienced sewists, combining performance, versatility, and user-friendly features.

The Kenmore 15218 is recognized for its robust build and ease of use. It features a one-step buttonhole function, allowing users to create perfect buttonholes effortlessly. The machine has 10 built-in stitches, catering to various sewing projects from basic hemming to decorative stitching. Its drop-in bobbin system ensures easy threading, while the adjustable stitch length and width provide customization options for different fabrics.

The Kenmore 15718 takes functionality a step further with its 18 built-in stitches, including utility, decorative, and stretch stitches. One of its standout features is the drop feed system, which is perfect for free-motion quilting and embroidery. The machine's automatic needle threader simplifies the threading process, making it an excellent choice for those who may struggle with manual threading. Additionally, the detachable free arm enhances its versatility, allowing for seamless sewing on sleeves and pant legs.

The Kenmore 15616 is designed for ease and precision. It comes with 16 built-in stitches and includes an auto-buttonhole feature. This model is particularly appealing to quilters and garment makers alike due to its adjustable presser foot pressure, which allows for different fabric thicknesses. The machine also sports a built-in light to illuminate the sewing area, making it easier to work on intricate tasks.

Finally, the Kenmore 385.1 521 2 stands out with its comprehensive range of features. It offers 25 built-in stitches, including an impressive selection of decorative options. This model features an automatic needle threader, making it user-friendly, especially for novices. With its heavy-duty metal frame, the machine provides stability during operation, ensuring consistent stitch quality. The built-in dual feed feature is particularly beneficial for quilting, as it helps manage multiple layers of fabric smoothly.

All of these Kenmore models offer reliability and efficiency, with features tailored to enhance the sewing experience. Whether it’s everyday mending or complex quilting projects, Kenmore sewing machines empower users to bring their creative ideas to life with confidence.
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