Kenmore 19501 - Manual (Page 88)

What to Do When
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
The machine does not work.
A single digit number was programmed.
A number without pattern was selected.
Two digit number must be programmed,
A number in the stitch package chart must be selected.
The machine does not work and the
Pattern indicator reads "Er". The area of feed dogs is filled with dust
and lint.
Clean the area ot the feed dogs.
Irregular Stitches
Incorrect size needle.
Improper threading.
Loose upper thread tension.
Pulling fabric.
Light pressure on presser toot.
Loose presser foot.
Unevenly wound bobbin,
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Rethread machine.
Tighten upper thread tension.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Increase pressure on presser toot.
Reset presser foot.
Rewind bobbin.
Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.
Breaking Needle
Pulling fabric.
Incorrect size needle.
Incorrect setting
o f needle.
Loose presser toot.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Choose correct size needle tor thread and fabric.
Reset needle.
Reset presser foot.
Bunching of Thread
Upper and lower threads not drawn back
under presser foot before starting seam. When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and
back of presser toot about 4" and hold until a few stitchs are
formed.
Puckering
Incorrect thread tension(sJ.
Light pressure on presser foot.
Using two different sizes or kinds ot thread.
Bent or blunt needle.
Loose presser foot.
Fabric too sheer or too soft.
Reset thread tension (s).
increase pressure on presser foot.
Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind.
Insert new needle.
Reset presser foot.
Use underlay of tissue paper.
Monograms and buttonholes are
not identical during memory sewing.
Fabric feed is restricted in some way.
Check threads for tangles.
Check feed dogs and clean, if necessary.
Be sure fabric does not pile up behind the presser foot.
See pages 65 ~ 69 for buttonholing instructions.
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