Kenmore 18221 Support Question
Kenmore 18221 Support Question
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Question posted by Serfkl on October 15th, 2010
Please, Help Me Fix My Kenmore.
My machine was diagnosed as follows.
#1 being the most important.
1-unfreeze stitch selector
2- reset needle position
3- adjust feed dog height
4- balance tensions
Current Answers
Related Kenmore 18221 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 2
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2. Do not use as contained in this sewing machine to be used or where oxygen is necessary when this sewing machine from all moving parts. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into any adjustment in the needle area, such as a toy. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...too loose 30
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch .... 30 • Correct tension 30
• Tension is too tight 30 • Tension is too loose 30
Stitch Selector 32
Stitch Length Zones 32 Stitch Width Control 34
Stitch Length Control 34 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance 36 Reverse Stitch Control 36
SECTION III. NAME OF PARTS
Cabinets and Sewing Machine Carrying Case...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...up lever _0_Thread tension dial
_ Face cover
@ Thread cutter
_ Needle threader
@ Needle plate
_ Hook cover plate
_ Hook cover plate release button
_7_Extension table (Accessory box)
@ Buttonhole pitch balance adjusting lever
_9_Carrying handle @0H_andwheel
@ Stitch pattern selector
@ Feed balancing dial @ Power switch
@ Machine socket
@_Nomenclature plate
@_Drop feed dog lever @_Free...
Owners Manual - Page 24
You can be set a button on the guide of the buttonhole as the button.
For: Zipper sewing (page 42)
Foot E: Prensatelas E: Pied E:
Blind hem stitch foot ( Foot G) Use this foot for straight stitching only with the center
needle position. For: Straight stitch
(page 38)
Topstitching
(page 40)
Quilting
(page 40)
Darning
(page 46)
Basic zigzag
(page 48...
Owners Manual - Page 28
...the thread to follow through the hole. f
WEIGHT Very Light Light
Medium
Heavy
FABRIC
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy Net, Tulle
TYPE OF NEEDLE
Universal Ball ...needles. A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be used on certain fabrics. Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing...
Owners Manual - Page 44
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When you turn the stitch selector, the information in the sewing guide display which corresponds to select stitches)
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_i_ Sewing guide display _2}Red indicator
_3}Stitch selector
Turn the stitch selector until the red indicator reaches the
desired stitch. Stitch patterns are shown in buttonhole
Gold:
Stretch stitches
NOTE:
Only the stretch stitch is up and out of the...
Owners Manual - Page 46
... at S.S. The higher the number, the greater the stitch length. The mark shows the adjustment range when using a stretch stitch. when using the twin
needle. Stitch Width Control
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( how to adjust the stitch width) Slide the stitch width control to the desired stitch length number. The _ mark shows the adjustment range when sewing the buttonhole.
* Raise the presser foot before sliding...
Owners Manual - Page 50
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The seam guides on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the edge of fabric reaches the
cornering guide lines.
2. The threads are three straight stitch needle position settings,
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SECTION III.
Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to help you want to begin stitching in millimeters are 5 mm apart...
Owners Manual - Page 52
... foot, make sure to use the center needle position, otherwise the needle may strike
the presser foot and possibly break. seams and edges fiat and crisp. III
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Quilting (1_,Stitch selector: _2_Stitch width: (3) Stitch length: (4_ Needle thread tension:
4 to 6 6.5 Red zone 2 to the right edge of...
Owners Manual - Page 58
... the back side of the machine.
_1:To drop the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow, as illustrated.
_2_To raise the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow, as shown.
I II I II
46 Darning _1_S, titch selector: _2) Stitch width: @ Stitch length: _4_N, eedle thread tension: @ Pressure adjusting lever: '_6_Presser foot A: _,_7P_r...
Owners Manual - Page 60
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WIDTH
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48 It can be used to 1
_4_Needle thread tension:
3to8
(5_'Presser foot F:
Satin stitch foot
(6_ Pressure adjusting lever:
1 to2
The satin stitch is also attractive in applique. SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING
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Basic Zigzag _i_ Stitch selector: '_.2S_titch width: _3_Stitch length: _4_Needle thread tension: _5_Presser foot A:
3 1 to 6.5 Red zone 3 to decorate and...
Owners Manual - Page 64
... _1_Stitch selector: _2_Stitch width: _ Stitch length: _4_Needle thread tension: .(5_Feed dogs: * Presser foot:
3 1 to 6.5 Any 2 to engage the needle thread
tension. Lower the presser foot lifter to 6 Dropped Remove
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_4_,
Drop the feed dogs, and then remove the foot holder.
Draw a design onto the
fabric with tailor's chalk. Pull the needle thread to draw the bobbin thread...
Owners Manual - Page 66
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distance between the button holes. Button Sewing f\-1\/Stitch selector: _2} Stitch width: {:3}Stitch length: _4_Needle thread tension: *(5}Presser foot A: {6} Feed dogs:
3 2 to 6.5 Any 2 to 6 Zigzag foot Dropped
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1.
Turn the handwheel, so that the
needle is useful in garment construction, and in its leftmost position, and then drop the
needle through each hole when...
Owners Manual - Page 74
...Pin the two
edges to 6.5 Green zone
._4_Needle thread tension:
3to8
@ Presser foot A: (6_,Presser foot F:
Zigzag foot Satin stitch foot
For a delicate appearance on each fabric edge 1/2" (1.3 cm) and press. Fold under
each side. Fagoting Stitch ,_i_Stitch selector: _2_Stitch width: _3_Stitch length: (4_ Needle thread tension: _5_Presser foot A:
10 5 to 6.5 0.5 to 2 3 to 8 Zigzag foot...
Owners Manual - Page 80
..._i_ Stitch selector:
8
'_2_Stitch width:
3 to 6.5
_3_Stitch length:
Gold stretch stitch position
_
_4_Needle thread tension:
2 to 6
_5_Presser foot A:
Zigzag foot
0•--1 _--2_4_•5_6,5
_m0i_--_l_2m3i4 STRETCH
WIDTH
ILENGTH
This stitch is used on children's clothes or women's blouses. It is for sewing a seam with an overcast finish. NOTE:Use a # 11 blue stretch needle...
Owners Manual - Page 88
... the stitch selector in either direction, _9_or_, to the buttonhole setting "[I ".
[] When finished, push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go.
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J Insert the garment under the foot. Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot. Cut the opening with the buttonhole opener.
[] To sew another buttonhole, you must reset the machine. pring...
Owners Manual - Page 94
... to reset for sewing the next
buttonhole, refer to its highest position.
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82 Raise the presser foot.
[] Set the stitch at the starting point.
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[] Sew the back bartack and right row, then stop . [] Click the buttonhole lever toward you . Manual Buttonhole (Option)
,_1_Stitch selector:
_] (BH)
/2_ Stitch width:
3 to 6.5
_3_Stitch length:
0.25 to 1.0
@ Needle thread tension...
Owners Manual - Page 98
Automatic Buttonhole (Continued)
• Tosew
_!_'Stitch selector:
3
_2_S, titch width:
2
_3_Stitch length:
3 to 4
Owners Manual - Page 106
... marks_5_ and position the bobbin
[]
holder, so that the notch fits next to the stopper(6_ in the hook race.
_5_Line up the bobbin holder_2_ and remove it may stain the fabric. In case the machine has not been used for a long period, oil it before sewing. Cleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed Dogs
[] Unplug the machine and...
Owners Manual - Page 108
... is not threaded properly in the shuttle race. 3. A blue needle is not raised after "drop feed" sewing. 3. The feed dog is not being sewn.
1. The feed dog is caught in the bobbin holder. 2. A thread is packed with lint.
1. There is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is thread caught in . 2. The needle is not threaded properly. 3. Reference
Page 26 Pages 28, 30...
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