Kenmore 385.11703 - Manual (Page 38)

Troubleshooting
Condition Cause
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Reference
1, The needle thread is not threaded properly Page 14
The needle 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 20
thread breaks. 3. The needle is bent or blunt Page 18
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted
5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set Page 18
properly under the presser foot at the beginning of sewing.
6. The threads are not drawn to the rear after finishing
Page 24
sewing. Page 24
7. The thread is too heavy, or too fine for the needle, Page 18
1, The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin Page 12
The bobbin holder
thread breaks. 2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder. Page 28
3. The bobbin is damaged and doesn't turn smoothly. Change the
bobbin
1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 18
The needle 2, The needle is bent or blunt. Page 18
breaks. 3. The needle clamp screw is loose. Page 18
4, The needle thread tension is too tight
5. The threads are not drawn to the rear after the finishing Page 20
sewing. Page 24
6, The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn. Page 18
1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 18
Skipped stitches 2, The needle is bent or blunt,
3. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work Page 18
being sewn. Page 18
4, The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 14
5, The wrong needle is used. Change the
needle
1, The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 20
Seam puckering 2, The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 14
3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. Page 18
The fabric is not
fed. 1. The fabric is too thick. Page 18
The machine 1, The AC adapter or foot switch jack is not connected
does not run. properly, Page 4
2. A thread is caught in the bobbin holder. Page 28
The machine is 1, There is thread caught in the bobbin holder, Page 28
noisy. 2. Lint has built up in the bobbin holder. Page 28
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