Kenmore 200 User Manual

Embroidery/Sewing Machine

Owner’s Manual

Model 385.19010200

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, iL 60179 U.S.A.

851-811-004

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ont., MSB 2B8

www.sears.com

www.sears.ca

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an eiectricai appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1.An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2.Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 13.2 V, 3 Watts.

WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1.Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.

2.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner's manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner's manual.

3.Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, If it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped Into water.

Return this sewing machine to the nearest Sears store or service center for examination, repair, eiectricai or mechanical adjustment.

4.Never operate the appliance with any air opening blodied. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6.Do not use outdoors.

7.Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8.To disconnect, turn ail controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.

9.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10.Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

11.Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12.Do not use bent needles.

13.Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14.Switch this sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.

15.Always unplug this sewing machine from the eiectricai outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned In this owner's manual.

16.Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine with thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may appear.

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	Machine Specifications
Item		specification
Sewing speed (Maximum):		Over 820 s.p.m.
Stitch length:		5 mm (Maximum)
Stitch width:		7 mm (Maximum)
Stitch package (Stitch functions):		1160
(Built-in stitches):		Conventional 673 buiit-in stitches with 447 built-in embroidery
		design
Buttonhole:		1 step built-in buttonhole
Machine dimensions:		W 18.9” (481.1 mm) x D 9.2” (234.5 mm) x H 12.8” (326.2 mm)
Weight (Net):		23.9 lbs (11kg)
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Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty

Full 25 Year Warranty on Internal Mechanical Components

For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free repair for the interna! mechanical components of this sewing machine if they are defective in materia! or workmanship.

Full Two Year Warranty on Electrical Equipment

For two years from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free repair for the electrica! equipment of this sewing machine, if any part of it, including motor, wiring, electronic circuitry, switch and speed control, is defective in materia! or workmanship. This two-year warranty does not inciude light bulbs, which are expendable parts only included in the 90 day warranty described below.

Full 90 Day Warranty on Ail Parts and Mechanical Adjustments

For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free parts replacement and mechanical service necessary for the proper operation of this sewing machine, except for normal maintenance as described in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning this sewing machine to the nearest Sears Service Center in the United States. If this sewing machine is used for commercial or rental purposes, warranty service is available for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty Full 25 Year Warranty on Internal Mechanical Components

For 25 years from the date of purchase. Sears will provide free repair for the interna! mechanical components of this sewing machine if they are defective in material or workmanship.

Full Two Year Warranty on Electrical Equipment

For two years from the date of purchase. Sears will provide free repair for the electrical equipment of this sewing machine, if any part of it, including motor, wiring, electronic circuitry, switch and speed control, is defective in material or workmanship. This two-year warranty does not inciude light bulbs, which are expendable parts only included in the 90 day warranty described below.

Full 90 Day Warranty on All Parts and Mechanical Adjustments

For 90 days from the date of purchase. Sears will provide free parts replacement and mechanical service necessary for the proper operation of this sewing machine, except for normal maintenance as described in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning this sewing machine to the nearest Sear^ Service Center in

Canada. If this sewing machine is used for commercial or rental purposes, warranty service is available for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province.

Sears Canada,Toronto, Ont., M5B 2B8

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	SECTION !. NAME OF PARTS		Pattern Selection...........................................................			19
	Names of Parts ..............................................................	2	Utility Stitches.......... .....................................................			19
	Available Accessories and Attachments.........................	3	Machine Settings..... .....................................................			20
	SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW		Common Set Mode.......................................................			20
	Connecting Machine to Power Supply............................	4	Embroidery Set Mode..... ..............................................			21
	Before Using Your Sewing Machine		Flag Mode-Language Selection	....................4		21
			Straight Stitch		22-23
	For Your Safety .............................................................	4
	Polarized Plug.................................................................	4	•To sew .....................................................................			22
	Machine Operating Buttons............................................	5	• Securing seam..........................................................			22
	Start/stop Button..............................................................	5	•Changing sewing direction ......... .............................			22
	Reverse Button........... ...................................................	5	• Needle plate guide line.............................................			23
	• Patterns 1,2, 6 and 7:.................................................	5	• To sew from the edge of thick fabric.........................			23
	• All other patterns:........................................................	5	Quilting ..........................................................................			23
	Auto-lock Button .............................................................	5	Quilting with Walking Foot.............................................			24
	• Patterns 1,2, 6 and 7:.................................................	5	• To attach the walking foot.........................................			24
	• All the other patterns:.................................................	5	Manual Adjustment of Straight Stitches .........		........ 24-25
	Up/down Needle Button ................................................	5	• Changing needle drop position.................................			25
	Speed Control Lever.......................................................	5	•Changing stitch length......................................			25
	Foot Control....................................................................	6	Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch			.... 26
	Operation Instructions; ................................................	6	• Correct tension.........................................................			26
	Pressure Dial...................................................................	6	• Tension Is too tight..... ..............................................			26
	To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs..................................	6	• Tension is too loose.................................................			26
	Extension Table..............................................................	7	Variety of Straight Stitches......................................		27-28
	• Detaching the Table ................................................	7	Lock-a-matic Stitch.......................................................			27
	• Attaching the Table ....................................................	7	Locking Stitch................................................................			27
	Presser Foot Lifter...........................................................	7	Triple Stretch Stitch.......................................................			27
	Thread Cutter..... ...........................................................	8	Stretch Stitch.................................................................			28
	Changing Needle ...........................................................	8	Basting Stitch .................................................			28
	Changing Presser Foot...................................................	8	Zipper Sewing...............................................................			28
	• To remove.................................................................	8	• To snap on the zipper foot........................................			28
	• To attach ....................................................................	8	• Fabric preparation...................... .............................			29
	Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns...............................	9	• To sew......................................................................			29
	Presser Foot Types.......................................................	10	Zigzag Stitch..... ............................................................			30
	• Zigzag foot (Foot A)...................................	10	Manual Adjustment of Zigzag Stitch Width and Length 30
	• Straight stitch foot (Foot H)	10
			• Changing stitch width			31
	• Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R)	10
			• Changing stitch length			31
	• Zipper foot (Foot E)	10
			Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch			32
	• Overedge foot (Foot C)	10
			• Correct tension			32
	• Satin stitch foot (Foot F)	10
			• Tension is too tight			32
	• Blind hem stitch foot (Foot G)	10
			• Tension Is too loose			32
	• 1/4"Seam foot (Foot O)	11
			Variety of Overcasting Stitches			33
	• Embroidery foot (Foot P)	11
			Overedge Stitch			33
	• Walking foot..............................................................	11
	Selecting Needle and Fabric .........................................	12	Overedge Stitch (using zigzag stitch)...........................			33
	Bobbin Winding............................................................	13	Multiple Zigzag Stitch.........................................			33
	• Removing the hook cover plate		• Seam finishing ..........................	.......	..............33
			• Mending		13	33
	• Horizontal spool pin..................................................	13
	• Additional spool pin.................................................	13	Serging..........................................................................			34
	Bobbin Winding.......................................................	14-15	Double Overedge Stitch................................................			34
	• Inserting the bobbin.................................................	15	Blind Hem Stitch...... ....................... .............................			35
	Threading the Machine..... ............................	16-17	• To sew......................................................................			35
	• Threading the machine............................................	16	Shell Tuck......................................................................			35
	• Built-in needle threader............................................	16	SECTION IV. BUTTONHOLE
	• Drawing up bobbin thread ........................................	17	Various kinds of buttonholes and their uses.................			36
	SECTION III. CONVENTIONAL SEWING		Square BH........ ............................................................			37
	Visual Touch Screen......... ............................................	18	• Preparation for sewing.............................................			37
	Mode Selection Keys...................................................	18	•To sew ..................................................		37-38

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• To repeat buttonhoie sewing.....................................	38
• Changing buttonhole width .......................................	39
• Changing buttonhole stitch density........... ..........	39
Corded Buttonhoie........................................................	40
•To sew.......................................................................	40
Darning .........................................................................	41
• To sew......................................................................	41
• To sew a shorter darning..........................................	41
• To sew the same size darning.................................	41
• To adjust the evenness of darning.... ......................	41
Tacking..........................................................................	42
• To sew a shorter tack...............................................	42
• To sew the same size tack.......... .............................	42
Eyelet.............................................................................	43
• To sew......................................................................	43
•To adjust the size of an eyelet..................................	43
SECTION V. SATIN, DECORATIVE STITCHES AND
MONOGRAMMING
Key Functions..........................................................	44-45
One Cycle Pattern Sewing
Example: pattern 28, L.S..............................................	46
•To sew.......................................................................	46
Elongation Sewing
Example: pattern 28 ......................................................	46
•To sew.......................................................................	46
Programming Pattern Combination
Example: pattern 28 and 31..........................................	47
•To sew.......................................................................	47
Programming Pattern Combination with Mirror Image
Example: pattern 30 ......................................................	47
•To sew.......................................................	47
Programming French Knot
Example: pattern 51, 39, 40..........................................	48
•To sew.......................................................................	48
Combination of Satin Stitch and Decorative Stitch
Example: pattern 28, 70................................................	48
• To sew......................................................................	48
To Sew from the Beginning of a Combination Pattern with
Beginning Key
Example: pattern 30......................................................	49
•To sew.......................................................................	49
Twin Needle Sewing.....................................................	49
• To sew......................................................................	49
Individual Pattern Adjustment
Exam pie: patterns 28, 30 and 32.................................	50
Editing Programmed Patterns.......................................	50

•Example:

To delete pattern 30 from the combination with patterns

28, 30 and 32........ ...................................................

50

•Example:

To insert pattern 38 between pattern 28 and 30 in the .

combination of patterns 28. 30 and 32...............	50
Program Check.............................................................	51

•Example:

To check the patterns when patterns 64, 70, 30. 26,

31 and 38.................................................................	51
Saving and Opening a File............................................	52
• Saving a file ..............................................................	52

• Assigning a file name................................................		52
Opening a Saved File...................................................		53
Deleting a Saved File ....................................................		53
MONOGRAMMING.................................................		54 -55
Programming a Monogram
Example: Programming in Block Type	..55
Editing a Monogram......................................................		55
Deleting a Letter............................................................		55
inserting a Letter (Character).......................................		55
SECTION VI. EMBROIDERY
Getting Ready to Sew Embroidery...............................		56
• Embroidery Hoop F ........ .........................................		56
• Instruction for Template...........................................		56
Stabilizer.......................................................................		57
Types of Stabilizer........................................................		57
• Tear-away Stabilizer................................................		57
• Iron-on Stabilizer.....................................................		57
• Cut-away Stabilizer......... .............................		..57
• Water Soluble Stabilizer..........................................		57
• Sticky Stabilizer.......................................................		57
Usage:..... .....................................................................		57
Adhesive (iron-on) Stabilizer........................................		57
To Attach the Stabilizer................................................		58
To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop....................		58
To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine		.......... 59
To Attach Embroidery Foot P ........................................		59
Thread Holder...............................................................		59
Built-in Embroidery Designs................................		..60
Pattern Selection Window .............................................		60
Embroidery Mode Set..................................................		61
Embroidery Screen ....................................		.. 62 -63
Starting to Sew Embroidery ..........................................		64
Sewing Results.............................................................		64
Monogram Embroidery .................. ..............................		65
Monogram Selection Screen...........................		... 65 -66
2-letter Monogram .........................................................		67
Example: 2-Letters with a crest....................................		67
Example: 2-Letters without a crest...............................		67
• Making Corrections......... .........................................		67
ATA PC Card................................................................		68
• To insert the ATA PC card.......................................		68
• To eject the ATA PC card ........................................		68
Selecting the Card Designs..........................................		68
Reader/writer 19000 .... ................................................		69
• Connecting Reader/writer 19000 ..... .......................		69
Pattern Selection Screen.............................................		69
Edit Mode....................................... ..............................		70
Pattern Selection Windows in the Edit Mode ..........		70
Selecting the Pattern on the Edit Screen......	...............	70
Moving the Selected Design........................................		70
Cancel Key...................................................................		71
Resizing the Selected Pattern.............................		.. 71
Flipping the Selected Pattern......................................		71
Rotating the Selected Pattern......................................		71
Delete Key...... ............................... ..............................		72
Changing the Fabric and Thread Colors......................		72

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• Fabric color change.................................................	72
• Thread color change.................................................	73
Pattern Combination {example 1) ......... .......................	74
Sewing Results.............................................................	74
Pattern Combination {example 2) ........................	.75
Sewing Results .............................................................	76
SECTION VII. NORMAL MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Light Bulbs.............................................	78
• To replace the light bulb behind the face cover........	78
• To replace the light bulb on the underside of the
sewing arm...............................................................	78
Cleaning the Hook Area................................................	79
Assemble the Hook Race..............................................	79
STITCH/DESIGN CHART ............................	80-81
Conventional Sewing....................................................	80
Monogram.....................................................................	80
Built-in Embroidery Designs.........................................	81
Built-in Embroidery Monogram.....................................	81
Troubleshooting ........................................	82-83

VI

SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS

Names of Parts

® Fiip-top quick reference chart

(2) Bobbin winder spindle CD Bobbin thread cutter 0 Spool holder (Large)

0 Spool pin

®Upper thread guide 0 Pressure dial

0 Thread take-up lever

0 Thread tension dial

®Face cover

0 Thread cutter/holder

®Built-in needle threader 0 Needle plate

0 Hook cover plate

®Hook cover plate release button

®Extension table

®Feed balancing dial

®Start/stop button

®Reverse button

®Auto-lock button

@Up/down needle button

@Speed control lever

®Visual touch screen 0 Presser foot lifter

®Carrying handle

®Hand wheel

@ PC card slot

®ATA PC Card (optional)

®Card eject button

®RS-232C port

(|f) Power supply plug (cord reel) 0 Machine sodiet

® Power switch

0 Carriage (for embroidery)

®Drop feed dog lever 0 Buttonhole lever

0 Thumb screw

®Foot holder

®Presser foot

®Needle

@ Needle clamp screw

Available Accessories and Attachments

To order parts and accessories listed below, call: 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

6 am - 11 pm, CST, 7 days a week

When ordering parts and accessories, provide the following information:

1.Part Number

2.Part Name

3.Model Number of Machine

Ref. No.	Part No.	Description
1	*102869107	10 X Bobbin
2	102403109	Spooi pin felt

3650807101 Assorted needle set

*993010900 5 X No. 9 needle (BROWN)

*993001100 5 X No. 11 stretch fabric needle (BLUE)

*993011100 5 X No. 11 needle (ORANGE)

*993011400 5 X No. 14 needle (RED)

*993011600 5 X No. 16 needle (PURPLE)

*993011800 5 xNo.18 needle (GREEN)

4826815000 Twin needle

5823801015 H;Straight stitch foot

6832523007 A: Zigzag foot

7822804118 F; Satin stitch foot

8829801002 E: Zipper foot

9822801001 C: Overedge foot

10 820817015 G;Blind hem foot

11 200008004 0:1/4” seam foot

12830810031 P:Embroidery foot

13830823118 R: Automatic buttonhole foot

14214508002 Walking foot

15214015007 Quilter bar (for walking foot)

16802422002 Quilter

17000009907 Light bulb

18560406104 Seam ripper/Buttonhole opener

19822814007 Scissors

20820832005 Large screwdriver

21 *741814003 Oil

22802424004 Lint brush

23625031500 Additional spooi pin

24822020514 Large spool holder

25822019509 Small spooi holder

26829803004 Spooi stand

27851801104 F:Embroidery hoop

28851801403 Template

29*200002008 Piping foot

30*200003009 Gathering foot

31 *200005001 Pin-tuck foot

32*200013105 Hemmer foot (2mm)

33*941620000 Ruffler

34043271155 Foot control

35*851401007 Clothsetter

36851813006 Dust cover

37851821007 Starter kit

38851816009 Video

39851820006 Template sheet

These ítems are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered per instructions above.

SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

(T) Power supply plug

(2) Power switch (D Outlet

®Red marker

(f) Foot control

®Foot control plug

®Machine socket

1.Turn off the power switch (2). Insert the foot control plug ® into the machine socket

2.Insert the power supply plug ® into the outlet ®.

3.Turn the power switch (2) to turn on the power and sewing lights.

Notes:

•Do not pul! the cords beyond the red marker ® on the cords.

•If you turn off the power switch, wait 5 seconds before turing it on again.

•Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

Before Using Your Sewing Machine

Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine with thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may appear.

For Your Safety

*While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing area. Do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.

*Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply:

•When leaving the machine unattended.

•When attaching or removing any parts.

•When cleaning the machine.

*Do not place anything on the foot control, when not sewing.

Polarized Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit In the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Machine Operating Buttons Start/stop Button

(T) Start/stop button

Press the button to start or stop the machine. This button can be used either in conventionai sewing mode or Embroi­ dery mode. In conventional sewing mode, the machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches; it then runs at the speed set by the speed control lever.

Note:

The Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine.

Reverse Button

(2) Reverse button

•Patterns 1,2,6 and 7:1 -i- - ' .

The machine will sew in reverse while the reverse button is pressed.

•All other patterns:

When the reverse button is pressed, the machine will sew locking stitches immediately and automatically stop.

Auto-lock Button

(1) Auto-lock button

•Patterns 1, 2,6 and 7:

When the auto-lock button is pressed, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop .

•All other patterns:

When the auto-lock button is pressed, the machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop.

Up/down Needle Button

0 Up/down needle button

Press this button to bring the needle up or down.

Speed Control Lever

Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control lever according to your sewing needs.

To increase sewing speed, slide the lever to the right. To decrease sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.

Foot Control

Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.

The harder you press on the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

Note;

The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control lever when the foot control Is being fully depressed.

Operation Instructions;

Foot Controller Model 21371 is used with Sewing Machine Model 385.19010XXX (XXX represents numbers 000 through 999).

Note;

The Kenmore Elite sewing machine model 19010 is equipped with an automatic shutdown safety feature to prevent overheating. Follow safety instructions that appear on the visual touch screen.

Pressure Dial

The pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing.

Reduce the pressure to “2” for applique, cut work, drawn work, basting and embroidery.

Set the pressure to “1” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other fine fabrics.

Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a “1" setting.

Turn the pressure dial ® and set the desired number at the setting (2).

® Pressure dial

(2) Setting mark

To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs

The drop feed dogs lever is located underneath the free
arm bed on the back side of the machine.
® To drop the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow, as illustrated.	®

(|)To raise the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward you. Feed dogs must be up for normal sewing.

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Extension Table

•Detaching the table

Close the accessory box, and lift out the extension

table (T) toward you, as illustrated, for “free-arnn” sewing.

(T)Extension table

Attaching the table

Push the extension table (T) until it snaps into the machine.

(T) Extension table (DTabs

(3) Holes

Free-arm sewing can be used for:

•Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any tubular garment area.

•Darning socks or mending knees, elbow or children’s wear.

In Conventional sewing set mode, you can adjust the free­ arm length. To adjust the free-arm length, please refer to page 20.

Open the lid of the extension table and you can conveniently store feet and accessories in the handy compartments.

Presser Foot Lifter

(T) Presser foot lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabric under the foot.

Thread Cutter

(T) Thread cutter

You do not need a pair of scissors to cut threads after sewing. Just use the built-in thread cutter (T).

Changing Needle

(T) Fiat side

(D Needle damp screw

(3)Needle damp

[T]Turn off the power switch.

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheei counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw (2) by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp (3).

[2] Insert a new needle Into the needle damp (3) with the flat side ® to the rear. When inserting the needle into the needle clamp (3), push it up as far as it goes. Tighten the needle clamp screw (2) firmly by turning it clockwise.

[U To check for a good needle, place the flat side of the needle onto something fiat (needle plate, glass, etc.). The gap between the needle and the fiat surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.

A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.

Changing Presser Foot

(T) Snap-on button (red button)

(D Groove

CD Pin

•To remove

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and press the red button ® on the back of the foot holder.

•To attach

Place a selected presser foot so the pin (3) on the foot lies Just under the groove (D on the foot holder. Lower the presser bar to lock the foot in place.

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.

Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use.

if decorative stitch patterns, letters, or numbers are distorted, correct it with the feed baiancing dial.

•In normal sewing, set the feed baiancing dial CD to the neutrai position, i.e., the groove on the dial ® is centered with the standard setting mark (3).

•Turn the feed balancing dial CDwith a coin.

(T) Feed baiancing dialNotes:

(D Groove on the dial

(3)Standard setting mark

•If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction of

•If the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction of

(T) Correct shape

Note:

Return the feed baiancing dial ® to its neutral position when the sewing is finished.

Presser Foot Types

• Zigzag foot (Foot A)

Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching.

Straight stitch foot (Foot H)

Use this foot for exclusively for straight stitching with center needle position.

Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R)

Use this foot for one step automatic buttonhole sewing. Simply set a button on the guide of this foot and depress the foot control. You can sew exactly the same length of buttonhole as the button.

'Zipper foot (Foot E)

This foot can be set to sew on each side of the zipper. The edge of the foot guides the zipper and keeps the seam straight.

Overedge foot (Foot C)

This foot is specially constructed for stitching and/or overcasting seams. The small brush and wire guides help control the fabric, hold the raw edge in place and keep it from puckering, especially when sewing on knit fabrics.

Satin stitch foot (Foot F)

Use this foot for satin stitch and outlining applique.

Blind hem stitch foot (Foot G)

Use this foot for perfect blind hemming and topstitching. The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric from slipping and a screw on top to guide the folded edge of your hem.

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1/4"Seam foot {Foot O)

This foot is useful for patchwork quilt. The guide on the foot maintains an exact 1/4" {0.7 cm) seam ailowance.

Embroidety foot {Foot P)

This foot is a speciai attachment for professionahstyie embroidery.

•Walking foot

This is special attachment for hard-to-feed materials. This foot effectively prevents fabrics from shifting and puckering. It is great for quilting and matching plaids.

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Selecting Needle and Fabric

For genera! sewing, use needie sizes 11 or 14. A fine thread and needie should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread. In the needie set, there is one each of sizes 11,14,16, and 18, and a blue needle. Use the blue needie to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics.

Special needles should be used on certain fabrics. A denim needle with a sharp tip effectively pierces dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a special topstitching needie with a larger eye, accommodates heavier weight thread. Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede, allowing the thread to follow through the hole.

Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent, and are often caused by damaged needles.

Always purchase a good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.

	WEIGHT	FABRIC		TYPE OF NEEDLE	NEEDLE SIZE
	Very Light	Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace. Organdy, Organdy		Universal	9(65)
		Net, Tulle		Ball Point	9(65)
		Batiste. Voile. Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,		Orange	11	(75)
		Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,		Blue	11	(75)
		Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,			12(80)
	Light	Taffeta. Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,
		Qiana
		Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot		Blue	11	(75)
				Ball Point	11	(75)
		Leather, Suede		Wedge Point Leather	11	(75)
		Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
		Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine, Felt,		Red	14(90)
		Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
	Medium	Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
		Velour,
				Ball Point	14(90)
		Stretch Terry
		Sweater Knits
		Leather, Vinyl, Suede		Wedge Point Leather	14(90)
		Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking		Denim	16	(100)
	Heavy	Double Faced Wool. Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,		Purple	16(100)
		Drapery Fabrics
		Leather, Suede		Wedge Point Leather	16(100)
		Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics		Green	18(110)
	All	Topstitching for Special Finish		Topstitching	11	(75)
					14(90)
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Bobbin Winding

•Removing the hook cover plate

(T)Hook cover plate release button (D Hook cover plate

(3) Bobbin

Slide the hook cover plate release button ® to the right, and remove the cover plate (2).

Lift out the bobbin (I) from the bobbin holder.

'Horizontal spool pin

(T)Spool pin

(D Large spool holder

(3) Small spool holder

Lift up the spool pin (T). Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the iarge spool holder (2), and press it firmly against the spool of thread.

The small spool holder (3) is used with narrow or small spools of thread.

'Additional spool pin

(T)Additional spool pin

(D spool pin hole (D Spool pin felt

(4) Spool stand

The additional spool pin (T) is for bobbin winding, without unthreading the machine, and for twin needle sewing. Insert the additional spool pin ® into spool stand 0 and the hole 0.

Place the felt 0 and a spool on the pin as illustrated.

Bobbin Winding

Note:

Set the speed control lever at its fastest position for bobbin winding.

CD Upper thread guide

(2) Bobbin

(D Bobbin winder spindle

Q] Guide the thread around the upper thread guide (T). [2] Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin (2), threading from the inside to the outside. Put the

bobbin on the bobbin winder spindie (|).

[U Push the bobbin winder spindie (D to the right. The visual touch screen shows “Bobbin Winding”.

E] With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depress the foot control. Stop the machine when the bobbin has made a few turns, and cut the thread close to the hole on the bobbin.

[5] Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is fully wound, it will stop automatically. Return the bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread as shown.

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Inserting the bobbin

(T) End of thread (D Notch

(3)Notch

(4)Threading diagram

D Piace a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise.

I Guide the thread into the notch (2) on the front side of the bobbin holder.

Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring biades.

S] Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into notch (3). Pull out about 6" (15.0 cm) of thread.

I Attach the hook cover plate. Check the threading by referring to the diagram (¡) shown on the hook cover plate.

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Threading the Machine

•Threading the machine

*Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise.

*Raise the presser foot lifter.

*Piace a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming off from the bottom toward the front of the sewing machine.

Q] Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide.

[U While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of the thread down around the check spring holder.

[U Firmly draw the thread up to the take-up lever, and down into the take-up lever eye.

d] Pass the thread behind the lower thread guide on the left.

[U Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide on the left. Thread the needle from front to back, or use the built-in needle threader.

Built-in needle threader

(T) Knob

(2) Hook

Q Raise the needle to its highest position. Push down the needle threader knob (T) as far as it will go.

The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind.

[] Paying close attention to the needle point, draw the thread around the guide and under the hook (2).

3] Release the knob slowly while holding the thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye.

Note;

The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle, or a #11 Blue needle.

Thread size 50 to 100 is recommended.

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Drawing up bobbin thread

(T) Up/down needle button

D Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand.

I Press the up/down needle button (T) twice to bring the bobbin thread up. Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread.

Pull both threads 4" to 6" {10.0 to 15.0 cm) under and behind the presser foot.

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SECTION III. CONVENTIONAL SEWING

Visual Touch Screen

The “Kenmore Eiite” display appears on the visual touch screen for a few seconds when turning the machine on, then it shows the initial screen as illustrated.

Mode Selection Keys

(T) Mode key

Press mode key ® to enter the Mode selection.

(2) Conventional sewing mode key

Press this key to enter the conventionai sewing mode. The following five categories are available in this mode:

•Utility stitches

•Buttonhole stitches

•Satin stitches

•Decorative stitches

•Monogramming

(3)Embroidery mode key

Press this key to enter the Embroidery mode. The following five categories are available in this mode;

•Built-in embroidery designs

•Monogramming

•PC card embroidery designs {PC card sold separately.)

•Design import via ReaderAA/riter 19000 (ReaderAA/riter 19000 sold separately.)

•Editing

® Open file key

Press this key to open files such as programmed stitch patterns or embroidery designs you have saved.

(5)My setting key

Press this key to enter My setting mode. In this mode, you can change the machine settings to your preference. The machine settings for Conventional sewing, Embroidery, Language selection and Common settings are available in this mode.

(6) Quick help mode key

Press this key for helpful tips and general information on the machine function.

CAUTION:

Do not press the surface of the Visual Touch Screen with a hard or sharp object like pencil, screwdriver or the like.

Note;

When you select a pattern or function on the screen, it is not necessary to press hard; just touch keys with your fingertipl % l [ j .

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off the screen.

Pattern Selection

Press the stitch pattern indication key to select the desired stitch pattern.

(T) Name of stitch

(2)Stitch image

(3)Selected needle type {single or twin) ® Suitable pressure dial number

(f) Suitable thread tension number

(D Sound mark (the mark will disappear when the sound

volume set to 0)

(7) Suitable presser foot

Utility Stitches

When you press Conventional sewing mode key, the utility stitch window opens.

In the Conventional sewing mode, there are 6 categories of sewing to choose from.

(8) Utility stitches

You can select 15 types of utility stitches.

(D Buttonhole stitches

You can select 7 buttonhole variations, darning, tacking and eyelet.

@Satin stitches

You can select the desired satin stitches, elongation patterns and also program assorted stitch combinations.

Cl)Decorative stitches

You can select decorative stitches and also program assorted stitch combinations.

Monogramming

You can make monograms and combinations of letters, symbols and patterns.

C|) Mode Key

Press the ¡Mode) key to enter the Mode selection.

Twin needle key

Press twin needle key to enter the twin needle sewing mode.

@Needle up/down key

You can set the needle position with this key, up or down when the machine stops.

® Adjust key

When you press this key, the stitch adjusting window will open. You can change setting to stitch length and width by pressing the : + or — key

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Machine Settings

When you press the SET key, the following four mode keys

will be displayed and you can customize settings within Mode each mode. You can select your desired mode by pressing

the corresponding key.

® Common set mode

In this mode, machine operation and function (screen contrast, beep sound, etc.) can be adjusted and set for both embroidery and conventional sewing.

(2) Conventional sewing set mode

In this mode, free-arm length can be adjusted and set.

(I) Embroidery set mode

In this mode, sewing function for embroidery can be adjusted and set.

® Flag mode-language selection

In this mode, you can select one of 3 languages for the visual touch screen.

Common Set Mode

In this mode you can set the following machine functions, which are applicable to both embroidery and conventional sewing.

Ф Screen contrast

	The visual screen contrast can be adjusted. Press the i+
	key, to sharpen the screen color contrast.
	Press the “ key, to fade the screen color contrast.
® Sound control
	The buzzer volume can be adjusted. The volume level
	can be set from 0 to 10. The default setting is 5.
Ф Sewing light
	The dual sewing lights can be individually set “On” or
	"Off” depending upon your sewing needs.	...
	Press ^ key ф to light up the needle plate area.
	Press key (5) to light up the free arm area.	...
	When both lamps are “On” it provides a well-lit sewing
	area.
(6)	Eco mode
	After turning on the power switch, if you have not used
	the machine for a set period of time, the machine will
	enter Eco mode. The visual touch screen will go dark
	and the sewing lights will turn off.
	Whenever you touch the screen while the machine is in
	Eco mode, the screen and sewing lights will turn on
	again.
® Page key
	You can turn the pages by pressing the page key.
	Press __z. key to view the next page.
	Press T key to view the previous page.
® Register key
	Press ifiegisten key to register the new setting and to exit the
	common set mode.
(9)	Return key

Press Ф: key to exit the common set mode without registering the new setting.

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® Inch/miliimeter

You can set your machine’s measuring unit to either “inch” or ‘'millimeter” depending upon your preference. The default measuring unit setting is “inch”.

Press iineh|(ff)or mm ® key to Select the Unit you prefer.

® Key position adjustment

If you think the touch panel keys are out of alignment, you can correct it in the key position adjustment window. When you press the ^esj key, window {A) will be shown. With your finger, press the black + sign as it appears in order. When you press the last black + sign, the window

(B) will be shown.

The window will close and go back to the original screen with the new setting being registered.

® Reset ail to defaults

By pressing key you can reset ail the settings to their original setting {the same settings as when you purchased the machine).

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Embroidery Set Mode

For detailed instructions on embroidery sewing please refer to page 61.

Key Position Adjustment

Key Position Adjustment

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(A)

(B)

Flag Mode-Language Selection

You can select one of the following 3 languages by pressing the desired language key.

(T) English

(2)French

(3)Spanish

RegistetJ

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