Kenmore Elite 38519005, 38519005500 Owner’s Manual

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Machine

855-803-016

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

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

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Read all instructions before using this appliance

DAN G E F_ - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1.. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this sowing 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 I2 V, 5 Watts

WARN

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, electrical or mechanical

adjustment.

4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot

controller free from accumulation of tint, 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 all 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.

I0. 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, changing the presser foot, and the like..

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

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25 Year Limited Warranty on Sewing Machine Die-Cast Metal Internal Frame

For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free repair for the die-cast metal internal frame of this sewing machine if it is defective in material or workmanship

10Year Limited Warranty on Internal Mechanical Components For t0 years from the date of purchase, Sears wil! provide free repair for the internal mechanical components of this

sewing machine if they are defective in material or workmanship This t0 year warranty does not include belts, which

are only included in the 90 day warranty described below

2Year Limited Warranty on Sewing Machine Exterior Components

For 2 years from the date of purchase. Sears will provide free repair for all components of the sewing machine exterior if they are defective in material or workmanship This 2 year warranty does not include needle plates or accessory parts, which are only included in the 90 day warranty described below,

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For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears wil! provide:

• free mechanical adjustments necessary for the proper operation of this sewing machine, except for normal machine care maintenance as described in the owner's manual

= free replacement of belts, light bulbs, needle plates and accessory parts if defective in material or workmanship,, This 90 day warranty does not include sewing machine needles, which are expendable parts

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS

Names of Parts ....................................................................................2

Available Accessories and Attachments ................................3

SECTION II. GETTING READYTO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply ..................................4

Before Using Your Sewing Machine ...........................................4

For Your Safety ...........................................................................4

Polarized Plug .....................................................................................4

Machine Operating Buttons .........................................................5

Start/stop Button .................................................................................5

Reverse Button .................................................................................5

. Patterns 1,2, 3 and 6: .....................................................................5

oAll other patterns: ..................................................................5

Auto-lock Button ..............................................................................5

=Patterns t, 2, 3 and 6: ..............................................................5

. All other patterns: .......................................................................5

Up/down Needle Button ...............................................................5

Speed Control Lever-,.......................................................................5

Foot Control ........................................................................................6

Operation Instructions: .........................................................6

Pressure Dial .........................................................................................6

To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ...............................................6

Extension Table ..........................................................................................7

• Detaching the table ................................................................7

. Attaching the table ..................................................................7

Presser Foot Lifter ................................................................ 7

Thread Cutter ..................................................................................8

Changing Needle ..........................................................................8

Changing Presser Foot ...................................................................8

oTo remove ........................................................................................8

oTo attach ....................................................................................8

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns .........................................9

Presser Foot Types ........................................................................10

oZigzag foot (Foot A) .........................................................10

- Straight stitch foot (Foot H) ..................................................10

• Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R) ....................................10

oZipper foot (Foot E) ...............................................................t0

° Overedge foot (Foot C) ...........................................................t0

. Satin stitch foot (Foot F) .........................................................10

oBlind hem stitch foot (Foot G) ..........................................!0

o 1/4 Seam foot (Foot O) ...........................................................11

• Embroidery foot (Foot P) ........................................................11

oWalking foot ..................................................................................11

Selecting Needle and Fabric .....................................................I2

Bobbin Winding ................................................................................13

. Removing the hook cover plate .......................................13

° Horizontal spool pin ...................................................................13

. Additional spool pin ...............................................................13

Bobbin Winding ..............................................................................14-15

° inserting the bobbin ..................................................................15

Threading the Machine ...............................................................16-17

oThreading the machine ..............................................................16

- Builtqn needle threader .........................................................16

oDrawing up bobbin thread ....................................................17

SECTION lU. CONVENTIONAL SEWING

Visual Touch Screen ..............................................................18

Mode Selection Keys .......................................................................18

Conventional Sewing Mode ........................................................19

Utility Stitches .................................................................................19

Pattern Selection .............................................................................19

Machine Settings ....................................................................20

Setting Mode .....................................................................................20

Formatting the Memory ..................................................................21

Language Selection .....................................................................21

Straight Stitch .........................................................................22-23

oTo sew .....................................................................................22

°Securing seam .............................................................................22

=Changing sewing direction .....................................................22

=Needle plate guide line ...............................................................23

° To sew from the edge of thick fabric ....................................23

Quilting .....................................................................................................23

Quilting with Walking Foot .............................................................24

°To attach the walking foot .....................................................24

Manual Adjustment of Straight Stitches .........................24-25

•Changing needle drop position ........................................25

• Changing stitch length ..............................................................25

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch ..... 26

• Correct tension .....................................................................26

•Tension is too tight ...................................................................26

. Tension is too loose ...................................................................26

Variety of Straight Stitches .................................................27-28

Lock-a-matic Stitch ............................................................................27

Triple Stretch Stitch ....................................................................27

Stretch Stitch .....................................................................................27

Zipper Sewing ..................................................................................28

. To snap on the zipper foot .................................................28

° Fabric preparation ......................................................................28

°To sew ......................................................................................28-29

Zigzag Stitch .................................................................................30

Manual Adjustment of Zigzag Stitch Width and Length .............30

• Changing stitch width ..............................................................31

-Changing stitch length ..............................................................31

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch ........32

• Correct tension ..............................................................................32

oTension is too tight ......................................................................32

oTension is too loose .......................................................................32

Variety of Overcasting Stitches ...............................................33

Overedge Stitch ...........................................................................33

Overedge Stitch (using zigzag stitch) ........................................33

Multiple Zigzag Stitch ..........................................................................33

oSeam finishing ..................................................................................33

• Mending ...............................................................................................33

Serging ..................................................................................................34

Blind Hem Stitch ...................................................................................34

oTo sew ............................................................................................34

SECTION IV. BUTTONHOLE

Various kinds of buttonholes and their uses ........................35

Square BH .....................................................................................36-38

o Preparation for sewing .............................................................36

•To sew ......................................................................................36-37

oTo repeat buttonhole sewing ..............................................37

oChanging buttonhole width ..................................................38

oChanging buttonhole stitch density ...................................38

Corded Buttonhole .....................................................................39

TABLE OF CONTENTS

•To sew ......................................................................... 39

Eyelet ................................................................................. 40

° To sew .................................................................................40

°To adjust the shape of an eyelet .........................................40

SECTION V, SATIN AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Key Functions ........................................................... 41-42

One Cycle Pattern Sewing

Example: patterns 20 and L.,S................................................43

oTo sew .................................................................................43

Elongation Sewing

Example: pattern 20 ....................................................................43

oTo sew ................................................................................43

Programming Pattern Combination

Example: pattern 20 and 21 ...........................................................44

oTo sew ...........................................................................................44

Programming Pattern Combination with Mirror Image

Example: pattern 20 .........................................................................44

,,To sew ............................................................................................44

Combination of Satin Stitch and Decorative Stitch

Example: patterns 20 and 30 ................................................45

oTo sew .................................................................................45

To Sew from the Beginning of a Combination Pattern with Beginning Key

Example: pattern 20, 21 and 30 ........................................46

•To sew ...................................................................... 46

Individual Pattern Adjustment

Example: patterns t8, 20 and 21 ........................................46

Editing Programmed Patterns ..................................................47

oExample:

To delete pattern 20 from the combination of patterns

18, 20 and 21 .......................................................................47

• Example: To insert pattern t9 between pattern 18 and 20 in the

combination of patterns 18, 20 and 2! ...................... 47

Program Check ............................................................................... 47

oExample:

Tocheck the combination of patterns I8, !9, 20 and 2I 47

Saving and Opening a File .........................................................48

oSaving a file .......................................................................48

°Assigning a file name .....................................................48

Opening a Saved File ................................................................49

Deleting a Saved File ...............................................................49

Twin Needle Sewing ................................................................50

oTo sew ...............................................................................50

SECTION Vl, EMBROIDERY

Getting Ready to Sew Embroidery ......................................5t

. Embroidery Hoop F ..........................................................51

° Instruction for template .........................................................5I

Stabilizer .................................................................................52

Types of Stabilizer .............................................................. 52

°Tear-away Stabilizer .............................................................52

° Iron-on Stabilizer ........................................................... 52

° Cut-away Stabilizer ............................................................52

•Water Soluble Stabilizer ....................................................52

• Sticky Stabilizer ...................................................................52

Usage: .........................................................................................52

Adhesive (iron-on) Stabilizer .................................................52

Adjusting the Thread Tension ............................ 53

° Balanced thread tension .................................. 53

° When the needle thread tension is too tight ........... 53

o When the needle thread tension is too loose ........... 53

Pressure Dial ............................................. 53

To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop ............... 53

To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine 54

To Attach Embroidery Foot P ................. 54

Thread Holder 54

Mode Selection ......................... 55

Built-in Embroidery Designs ............ 56-57

Starting to Sew Embroidery .............. 58

Sewing Results .............................................. 58

Monogram Embroidery ................ 59

° Function keys ............................... 59-60

Monogram in Gothic Style .............. 61-62

2-Letters Monogram o, 63

Correcting a Monogram 64

° Deleting a letter ............................ 64

o Inserting a letter ................... 64

ATA PC Card (Optional) ..................................... 65

. To insert the ATA PC card. 65

• To eject the ATA PC card ....... 65

Selecting Card Designs .................................... 65

Reader 19000 ......................................... 66

• Connecting Reader t9000 ................... 66

Pattern Selection Screen 66

Editing Mode ......................................... 67

Selecting the Pattern to Edit ................................ 67

Moving a Selected Design 68

° Resizing a Selected Pattern ....... 69

• Flipping a Selected Pattern ..................... 69

oDeleting a Selected Pattern ................ 69

o Rotating a Selected Pattern ................ 69

° Magnifying a Selected Pattern .................... 69

Saving a File ...................... 70

Assigning a File Name ......................................... 7I

Combining a Built-in Design and Monogram .............. 72

Example: To combine builbin design 5 and the

word "Wreath .............................................. 72-73

Opening a Saved File ........................................ 74

Deleting a Saved File ................................................. 74

On-screen Help .................................................. 75

SECTION VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs .................... 76

Assemble the Hook Race .......................................... 76

Replacing the Light Bulb ................................... 77

Troubleshooting ................................................ 78-79

STITCH CHART .............................................. 80

EMBROIDERY MONOGRAMtNG CHART ................. 80

EMBROIDERY CHART ........................................ 8I

SECTION 1.NAME OF PARTS

Names of Parts

(,_1Flip-top quick reference chart (_ Bobbin winder spindle (_ Hole for additional spool pin @,Spool holder' (Large) _,_Spool pin _) Upper thread guide

(,_ Pressure dial (_8_Thread take-up lever

ci_)Thread tension dial <i-0_Face cover

(1_)Thread cutter/holder _ Built-in needle threader

([}_Needle plate i1_)Hook cover plate

(_ Hook cover plate release button

(_) Extension table (!_ Feed balancing dial

(_ Start/stop button (_) Reverse button

€_O_Auto-lock button _ Up/down needle button

_2"_Speed control lever {_ Visual touch screen

_) Presser foot lifter _ Carrying handle

_ Thread cutter _,_Hand wheel _2_PC card slot 4_iATA PC Card (optional) {_ Card eject button (_) RS-232C port i_ Machine socket for foot control t_, Machine socket for power supply plug !_) Power switch i_ Carriage (for embroidery)

l_ Drop feed dog lever (_ Buttonhole lever

{_ Thumb screw (@1Foot holder @_Presser' foot @ Needle 4@Needle clamp screw

Available Accessories and Attachments

To order parts and accessories listed below, cath I-800-4-MY-HOME ° (1-800-469-4663)

When ordering parts and accessories, provide the following information:

1 Part Number

2.. Part Name 3 Model Number of Machine

"! 2 3 5 6

7 8 I0 11 12

'102869107

102403109

650807101

1'993010900

'993001100

!'993011100

"9930t1400

*993011600 *993011800

826615000

823801107

832523007

822804129

829801002

822801001

820817015

200008037

830810031

830823118

2145O7OO1

214015007

802422002i

000026002

560406104

"822814007

820832005 Large screwdriver

653802002 Screwdriver

°741814003 Oit

802424004 [Linl brush

625031500 iAddifional spool pin

822020503 ! Large spoo _older

822019509 Small spooI holder

829803004 !Spool stand

851801104 /F:Embroidery hoop

851801403 !Template

'200002008i

*2000030091

"200005001

_2000t3105

'941620000i

043271155i

35 36

"851401007

855808000 Instructional DVD

653524007 !Cord

38 39

855807009 Template sheel

852806102 fDust cover

855803005 Owner's manual

855804006 Quick reference chart

10 x Bobbin Spool pin felt

Assorled needle set 5 x No 9 needle {BROWN)

5 x No 11 stretch fabric needle {BLUE) 5 x No 1t needle {ORANGE) 5 x No 14 needle (RED) 5 x 1'4o16 needle {PURPLE) 5 x No 18 needle {GREEN)

Twin needle

H: Straight stitch foot A:Zigzag fool

F: Salin stitch foot E:Zipper fool

C:Overedge toot G:Blind f_em foot

O:1/4 seam toot P:Embroidary fool

R:Automatic butlonhole foot

Walking foot

Quilter bar (for walking foot)

Quilter Light bulb

Seam ripperiButtonhole opener Scissors

Piping foot Gathering foot

Pin4uck foot Hemmer foot (2mm)

Ruffler

Foolconlrol

Clotilsetler

!3 14 15

20 21

26 27 28

*30 "31 *32 *33

16 17 18

23 24

35 *36 37 38

39 40 42

* These items are notfurnished with the machine, bul may be

ordered per instruclions above

SECTION ii. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

l_ Power supply plug (2"_)Power switch

(._ Outlet (_) Foot control _1 Foot controi plug ('_)Machine plug (_) Mach ne sockets

t ..Turn off the power switch (_).Insert the foot control ptug

_._and machine plug (_ into the machine sockets _")

2. Insert the power supply plug CI into the outlet (_._

3.. Turn the power switch (_) to turn on the power and the sewing light.

Note: ...............

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

Before Using '/'our Sewing Machine

Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a

waste fabdc 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, handwhee! or needle

* Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the

power supply: ,,When leaving the machine unattended, oWhen attaching or removing any parts,, oWhen 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

€i_i=_;Start/stop button

Pressing the Start/Stop button will start or stop the machine in both Conventional and Embroidery sewing modes.. When

you press the button to start sewing in the Conventional

mode, the machine will run slowly for the first few stitches, then accelerate to the speed you have set with the speed control lever If you want the machine to run slowly for more

than the first few stitches, continue to press the Start/Stop

button. Once you release the button the machine will

accelerate to YOUr set sPeed.:.............................................

Note: The Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot

control is connected to the machine..

Reverse Button

_.2._)Reverse button _, , _ _.:i

o Patterns 1,2, 3 and 6: ,_i:, _ <-

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

o All other patterns:

When the reverse button is pressed, the machine will sew

locking stitches immediately and automatically stop

Auto-lock Button

_i._)Auto-lock button

o Patterns 1, 2, 3 and 6: '-I:' _I. :_:

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

Uptdown Needle Button

_) 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.

i The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the

speed control lever when the foot control is being fully I

i depressed ........................................................................... !

Operation Instructions: Foot Controller Model 21371 is used with Sewing Machine

Model 385.19005

Note: .....................

The Kenmore Elite sewing machine model 19005 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 "t" 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 (t'_i)and set the desired number at the

setting mark _t

(_1Pressure dial (_) 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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The feed dogs drop automatically when embroidery mode,

is selected.

Extension Table

• Detaching the table

Close the accessory box, and lift out the extension table _ toward you, as illustrated, for "free-arm" sewing,

_i Extension table

o Attaching the table

Push the extension table (_i until it snaps into the machine,

C_)Extension table i_t Tabs t_ 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.,

Open the lid of the extension table and you can

conveniently store feet and accessories in the handy

compartments,

Presser Foot Lifter

I_ 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..

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Thread Cutter

_) Thread cutter

You do not need a pair of scissors to cut threads after

sewing. Just use the built-in thread cutter G.

Changing Needle

d_ Flat side _> Needle clamp screw (_ Needle clamp

1MTurn off the power switch,

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering

the presser fool Loosen the needle clamp screw _ by turning it counterclockwise Remove the needle from the needle clamp (&). Insert a new needle into the needle clamp _) with the flat side C_ to the rear. When inserting the needle into the needle clamp _), push it up as far as it goes Tighten the needle clamp screw (_ firmly by turning it clockwise To check for a good needle, place the flat side of the

needle onto something flat (needle plate, glass, etc,). The gap between the needle and the flat 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 silkqike fabrics.

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Changing Presser Foot

d_)Snap-on button (red button) (_) Groove

_) Pin

• To remove Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the

handwheel counterclockwise Raise the presser foot, and press the red button _Ti)on the back of the foot holder,

• To attach Place a selected presser foot so the pin (_ on the foot lies

just under the groove (_ on the foot holder,, Lower the presser- bar to lock the foot in place..

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

The sewing results of tile 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 balancing dial.

Notes: oIn normal sewing, set the feed balancing dial ,_>to the

neutral position, i e,, the groove on the dial _)is centered with the standard setting mark (_)_.

°Turn timefeed balancing dial ':.i_)with a coin.

o If the pattern is compressed, turn the dial in the direction

of "+"

o tf the pattern is drawn out, turn the dial in the direction

of"-".

_._)Feed balancing dial (_) Groove on the dial

¢_>Standard setting mark (_>Correct shape

Note: Return the feed balancing dial (i-) to its neutral position

when the sewing is finished,.

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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.

o 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

oSatin 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.

o l/4_'Seam foot (Foot O)

This foot is useful for patchwork quilt The guide on the foot maintains an exact I/4 _(0,,7cm) seam allowance,,

o Embroidery foot (Foot P)

This foot is a special attachment for professional-style

embroidery

oWalking foot

This is special attachment for hard4o-feed materials.. This foot effectively prevents fabrics from shifting and puckering, It is great for quilting and matching plaids,

Selecting Needle and Fabric

For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or I4 A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric wilt not be marred Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread. In the needle set, there is one each of sizes 1I, 14, 16, and 18, and a blue needle Use the blue needle 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 needle 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

needle&

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

in thickness

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WEIGHT TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE

FABRIC

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy

Very Light Ball Point 9 (65)

Net, Tulle Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,

Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Sole,

Universal 9 (65)

Orange

Blue

11 (75) 11 (75) 12 (80)

Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,

Light

Qiana

Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear; Tricot

Blue

Ball Point

Leather, Suede _ Wedge Point Leather

11 (75) 11 (75)

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,

Stretch Terry,

Ball Point

14 (90)

Sweater Knits

Heavy

Leatheq Vinyl, Suede Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking

Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur, Drapery Fabrics

Wedge Point Leather 14 (90) Denim 16 (!00)

Purple 16 (100)

Leather, Suede Wedge Point Leather 16 (100) Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics Green 18 (110)

All Topstitching for Special Finish Topstitching 11 (75)

14 (90)

Bobbin Winding

o Removing the hook cover plate

!_._Hook cover plate release button (_) Hook cover plate

_ii_iBobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button _ii[_to the right, and remove the cover plate (_)_.

Lift out the bobbin {ii_)from the bobbin holder.,

o Horizontal spool pin

(i) Spool pin €i_)Large spool holder

_1_i)Small spool holder

Lift up the spool pin _J_i).Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.

Attach the large spool holder (_'_,and press it firmly against the spool of thread,

The small spool holder (_ is used with narrow or small

spools of thread..

o Additional spool pin

(_.)Additional spool pin (_i.)Spool pin hole

_) Spool pin felt

(._)Spool stand The additional spool pin (_)is for bobbin winding, without unthreading the machine, and for twin needle sewing

Insert the additional spool pin (_) into spool stand _ and

the hole _i_.

Place the felt €_i>and a spool on the pin as illustrated,,

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Bobbin Winding

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Set the speed control Iever at its fastest position for

(_ Upper thread guide (_ Bobbin

_t Bobbin winder spindle

Guide the thread around the upper thread guide (flli_.. Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin @,

threading from the inside to the outside. Put the

bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle _3_. Push the bobbin winder spindle _3_to the right

4[_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_

Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is fully wound, release the foot control and return the bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle to

the left. Cut the thread as shown

Note: For safety purposes, the machine witl stop automatically

2 minutes after the start of bobbin winding

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oInserting the bobbin

q_ End of thread (_ Notch ('_)Notch @_Threading diagram

I.TjPlace a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running off counterclockwise,

[_ Guide the thread into the notch (_j)on the front side of

the bobbin holder,

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Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension

spring blades

_j Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips

into notch t_, Pull out about 6" (15 0 cm) of thread

[_ Attach the hook cover plate, Check the threading by

referring to the diagram _jt shown on the hook cover plate

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 * Place a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming

off from the bottom toward the front of the sewing machine

Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide

[_ While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of

the thread down around the check spring holder.

[_} Firmly draw the thread up to the take-up lever, and down

into the take-up lever eye..

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

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

o Built-in needle threader

(f:l Knob f_) Hook

Raise the needle to its highest position.. Push down the needle threader knob (!) 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 (_j)

[_ 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 90 is recommended..

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o Drawing up bobbin thread

_i_i,_Up!down needle button

[_] Raise the presser foot.. Hold the needle thread lightly

with your left hand,,

I_i Press the up/down needle button _,_)twice to bring the

bobbin thread up Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the bobbin thread,

L3_]Pull both threads 4to 6"(10.0 to 15 0 cm) under and

behind the presser foot

SECTION HL CONVENTIONAL SEWING

Visual Touch Screen

The "Kenmore Elite" 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

_) Conventional sewing mode key

Press this key to enter the conventional sewing mode The following four categories are available in this mode: o Utility stitches

• Buttonhole stitches . Satin stitches o Decorative stitches

_) 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 o PC card embroidery designs (PC card sold separately,) ° Design import via Reader 19000

(Reader 19000 sold separately)

• Editing

_i_Open file key

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

(3;!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,

' Siraight Stitch _':{ii_('_ I ">

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(2) 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

fingertip. Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off the screen.

Conventional Sewing Mode Press the conventional sewing mode key to enter the

conventional sewing mode The following four categories are available in this mode:

eft..Utility stitches

You can select I1 types of utility stitches..

_-_Buttonhole stitches

You can select 5 buttonhole variations and eyelet..

_:_i)Satin stitches

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

_i_Decorative stitches

You can select decorative stitches and also program assorted stitch combinations

Utility Stitches

When you press the Conventional sewing mode key, the

utility stitch window opens..

': _ Stitch 1

Pattern Selection

Press the stitch pattern indication key to select the desired stitch pattern=.Timefollowing information on the selected

stitch pattern is indicated in the upper window.

_'._Name of stitch ,::__Stitch image

(.Z.)Selected needle type (single or twin) _._i)Recommended pressure dial number (i_)Recommended thread tension number {_0_Sound mark (the marl< wilt disappear when timesound

volume set to 0)

ci_._Recommended presser foot

{_Z,Twin needle key

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

',9.'Needle upldown key

You can set the needle position with this key to have the needle in the up or down position, when the machine

stops.

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_.9iAdjust key

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

Machine Settings

When you press the SET key (Jg,the setting mode window will be displayed and you can customize settings

Ci_ISET key

Setting Mode

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

sewing

_:[,)SET tab

Press the SET tab to enter the common set mode,

(_) Language tab

Press the Flag tab to select the language for the screen display.,

(_) Screen contrast

The visual screen contrast can be adjusted,, Press the 4- key, to sharpen the screen color contrast,

Press the - key, to fade the screen color contrast°

(_) Sound control

The sound volume can be adjusted,, The volume level can be set from 0 to 10_The default setting is 5

(_) 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

(_) Inch/millimeter

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 _.ohor mmkey to select the unit you prefer,.

_') Register key

Press R_g_t_,key to register the new setting and to exit the

common set mode,,

C8_)Return key

Press _ key to exit the common set mode without

registering the new setting

(_) Page key

You can turn the pages by pressing the page key,, Press [_ key to view the next page,,

Press _', key to view the previous page

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Screen Contrast

Eco Mode

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,,!_0_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 ¥e, 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) wilt be shown,.

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

d]) Embroidery maximum speed

The maximum sewing speed can be changed from 400

to 650 spm for embroidery sewing The default setting is 650 spm (stitch per minute)

q.9:_

-Key Position Adjustment

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-Maximum speed set

65_pm:

(12_

Sewing Light _}

SET

Pressthe minus - keyto reduce the maximum sewing speed,.

Pressthe plus + keytoincreasethe maximum sewing

speed.

cfbSewing light

You can turn the sewing light on or off by pressing the

sewing light key

Formatting the Memory

If the internal memory or ATA PC card does not function due to damage of the memory bank, you need to re-enable

it by formatting the memory.

_i_3_Built-in memory

To format the internal memory, press the Yes key next to built-in memory

d_ ATA PC card

To format the ATA PC card or Compact Flash, press the

Yeskey next to ATA PC card

(i_5_Reset all to default

Pressing the Yeskey will return all settings except for language to defaults (the same settings as when you

purchased the machine).

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PRE'_S M;.I_K t_

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Format

Built-in Memory _ SE'f ATAPC Card Ye_

-Reset all to defaults Yes} i_

Language Selection

SET

Language Selection

You can select one of the following 3 languages by pressing the corresponding key To enter the language selection,

press the flag tab d_:t,

(_) English (_) French

(_) Spanish

Straight Stitch

(_) Stitch pattern: _._Needle thread tension

(_) Presser foot A:

Presser foot H:

(5_Pressure dial

CAUTION: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to select

the straight stitch with the center needle drop position.

. To sew

Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guideline on the needle plate Lower the needle to the point where you want to start

Pull the threads towards the back and lower the presser foot Press the start/stop button or foot control, and gently

guide the fabric along the seam guideline letting the fabric

feed naturally

1 or2

2to6 Zigzag foot

(stitch pattern 1 or 2) Straight stitch foot (stitch pattern 1 only)

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Siraighl Stitch _(_i_:'_O2:_'ii_

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=Securing seam

Reverse button

For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse

button C_and sew several reverse stitches,. The machine sews reverse stitches as tong as you press

and hold the reverse button C_). When sewing with the Iock-a-matic stitch and locking

stitch, press the reverse button once, the machine will sew several reverse or locking stitches and stop

automatically.

[] Raise the presser foot, Remove the fabric, draw it to the

back.. Cut the thread by using the thread cuttei'

Now the threads are cut the proper length for starting the next seam..

= Changing sewing direction

Up/down needle button

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[]

Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabric by pressing the up/down needle button O. Raise

the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction as directed Lower the

presser foot and sew in a new direction..

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