Kenmore 385.19005 Owner's Manual

Embroidery/sewing machine
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  • Page 1 Machine Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. WWW,sears 855-803-016 Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ont., MSB 2B8 wwwsears...
  • Page 2 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner's manual Use only attachments recommended 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..
  • Page 3 Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.. But like alt products, it n'tay require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time° That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can...
  • Page 4 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 parts, which are only included in the 90 day warranty described below,...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Available Accessories and Attachments ... 3 SECTION II. GETTING READYTO Connecting Machine to Power Supply ... 4 Before Using Your Sewing Machine ... For Your Safety ... 4 Polarized Plug ... Machine Operating Buttons ... Start/stop Button ... Reverse Button ...
  • Page 6 • To sew ... Eyelet ... ° To sew ... 40 ° To adjust the shape of an eyelet ... SECTION V, SATIN AND DECORATIVE Key Functions ... One Cycle Pattern Sewing Example: patterns 20 and L.,S ... 43 oTo sew ... 43 Elongation Sewing Example: pattern 20 ...
  • Page 7: Name Of Parts

    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_ T hread take-up lever ci_)Thread tension dial <i-0_ Face cover (1_) T hread cutter/holder _ Built-in needle threader...
  • Page 8: Available Accessories And Attachments

    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 10 x Bobbin '102869107 Spool pin felt 102403109 Assorled needle set 650807101...
  • Page 9: Getting Readyto Sew

    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,.
  • Page 10: Machine Operating Buttons

    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...
  • Page 11: Foot Control

    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..
  • Page 12: Extension Table

    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...
  • Page 13: Thread Cutter

    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...
  • Page 14: Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

    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.
  • Page 15: Presser Foot Types

    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..
  • Page 16: O 1/4 Seam Foot (Foot O)

    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,,7 cm) seam allowance,, o Embroidery foot (Foot P) This foot is a special attachment for professional-style embroidery o Walking foot This is special attachment for hard4o-feed materials..
  • Page 17: Selecting Needle And Fabric

    Selecting Needle and Fabric For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or I4 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.
  • Page 18: I2 Bobbin Winding

    Bobbin Winding o Removing the hook cover plate !_._Hook cover plate release button (_) Hook cover plate _ii_i B obbin 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...
  • Page 19: Bobbin Winding

    Bobbin Winding ... Note: ... 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.
  • Page 20: Inserting The Bobbin

    o Inserting 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, Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades...
  • Page 21: Threading The Machine

    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...
  • Page 22: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

    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 _,_) t wice 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...
  • Page 23: Section Lu. Conventional Sewing

    SECTION HL CONVENTIONAL 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...
  • Page 24: Conventional Sewing Mode

    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.. U tility 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...
  • Page 25: Machine Settings

    Machine Settings When you press the SET key (Jg,the setting mode window will be displayed and you can customize settings Ci_I S ET key Setting Mode In this mode you can set the following machine functions, which are applicable to both embroidery and conventional sewing _:[,) S ET tab Press the SET tab to enter the common set mode,...
  • Page 26: Formatting The Memory

    ,,!_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,.
  • Page 27: Straight Stitch

    Straight Stitch 1 or2 (_) Stitch pattern: _._Needle thread tension 2to6 (_) Presser foot A: Zigzag foot (stitch pattern 1 or 2) Presser foot H: Straight stitch foot (stitch pattern 1 only) (5_ Pressure dial CAUTION: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to select the straight stitch with the center needle drop position.
  • Page 28: Needle Plate Guide Line

    o Needle plate guide line The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover plate help you to measure seam allowance,, The number marks on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the edge of the fabric There are marks for 15 ram, 20 mm, 4/8 in, 5/8 in.
  • Page 29: Quilting With Walking Foot

    Quilting with Walking Foot The walking foot is effective in preventing the fabric (light materials, knits, real and imitation leather etc.) from slipping or puckering, because it sandwiches the material between the upper and the lower feed dog on the machine. The quilting bar can also be attached on the walking foot to make it easier to sew evenly spaced parallel rows of stitches,...
  • Page 30: Changing Needle Drop Position

    o Changing needle drop position _i_ii + key ,:i_,_ - key _! O0 (left position) (_',_ 3 .5 (center position) (_i)70 (right position) Needle drop position is adjusted with the + and keys. When you press the ÷ key, the needle moves to the right _i_i,_ When you press the - key, the needle moves to the...
  • Page 31: Adjust The Needle Thread Tension For Straight Stitch

    Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension Stitch , Correct tension (_ Needle thread (Top thread) _1 Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) ._'._) To loosen (_ To tighten The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).. if you look at the top and bottom of a seam, notice that the stitches are evenly balanced.
  • Page 32: Variety Of Straight Stitches

    Variety of Straight Stitches Lock-a-matic Stitch _i_ Stitch pattern: <_)Needle thread tension 2to6 _i>Presser foot A: Zigzag foot '_ii_ Presser foot H: Straight stitch foot _ii_Pressure dial Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitcf_ing Press pattern 4 on tile visual touch screen When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse button once.
  • Page 33: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing _1 Stitch pattern: (_) Needle thread tension 2 to 6 (_) Presser foot E: Zipper foot _] Pressure dial . To snap on the zipper foot _,TI G roove (_>Pin (_:_ To sew left side _? To sew right side Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder.
  • Page 34 i_J Raise and release foot, and re-attach it on left-hand side of pin.. Take the upper fabric layer and lay it flat over the zipper.. Starting just below zipper bottom stop, sew across fabric to about 3/8-to 1/2" distance from the basting stitch line Turn fabric 90 °...
  • Page 35: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag Stitch _) Stitch pattern: (_>Needle thread tension 3 to 7 ® Presser foot A: Zigzag foot _;> Pressure dial The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and versatile stitches It can be a utility stitch for button sewing, buttonhole making, hemming, overcasting, mending and darning, It can also be used to decorate with trims, appliques and...
  • Page 36: Changing Stitch Width

    o Changing stitch width _> + key <_ - key <_)Stitch width Stitch width is adjusted with the + and -- keys The larger the number, the wider the stitch width Press the + key to increase the stitch width,, Press the - key to decrease the stitch width ,, Changing...
  • Page 37: Adjusting The Needle Thread Tension For Zigzag Stitch 3

    Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric..
  • Page 38: Variety Of Overcasting Stitches

    Variety of Overcasting Stitches Overedge Stitch _) Stitch pattern: (_.)Needle thread tension 3 to 7 (_._Presser foot C: Overedge foot _:1 Brush holder seam guide t_) Presser foot A: Zigzag foot (_) Pressure dial This stitch is often used as a seam finish to prevent fraying If using a zigzag foot, start overedging with the leftmost needle position about 1/8 (03 cm) from the raw edge of a fabric The right tip of the stitch should just clear the raw...
  • Page 39: Serging

    Serging _ Stitch pattern: (3 Needle thread tension 3 to 6 __ Presser foot A: Zigzag foot (_ Pressure dial This stitch is recommended for finishing edges of knit fabrics such as tricots, stretch velour etc., because it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. Sew along the fabric edge leaving a t/4 allowance.
  • Page 40: Buttonhole

    SECTaON r',L BUTTONHOLE Various kinds of buttonholes Press the buttonhole tab ':!,)to open the buttonhole stitch window,, (_) Square BH This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics,, The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot _) Round End BH This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics, especially for blouses and children's clothes...
  • Page 41: Square Bh

    Square BH _t Stitch pattern: _) Needle thread tension 1 to5 61 Presser foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot _4_) Pressure dial o Preparation for sewing _ Groove _1 Pin Press up/down needle button to raise the needle,. Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R,_ Make sure the groove C I on the foot holder catches the pin (_ on the foot when lowering the presser bar: ,, To sew...
  • Page 42: Oto Repeat Buttonhole Sewing

    _] Press the start/stop button to sew the buttonhole The buttonhole wilt be automatically sewn c_) Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first, Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch., _) Step 2: The machine will sew the right row, {_) Step 3:...
  • Page 43: Changing Buttonhole Width

    Changing buttonhole width Press the *!!_,_ k ey, The adjusting window opens., The adjusting window displays the 4- and - buttonhole width adjustment Press the + key to increase the buttonhole width, Press the - key to decrease the buttonhole width, Press the OKkey to register the settings, Note: The default setting is 5.0...
  • Page 44: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole _i_) Stitch pattern: t to 5 (_) Needle thread tension Automatic buttonhole foot (_i.i P resser foot R: _i) Pressure dial Use the same procedure as the square buttonhole procedure. * Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used,.
  • Page 45: Eyelet

    Eyelet _._Stitch pattern: __ Needle thread tension 1 to 4 ® Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot (_ Pressure dial The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. Press pattern 17 on the visual touch screen o To sew Attach the satin stitch foot E Depress the foot control to sew..The machine will stop automatically when completed..
  • Page 46: Section V, Satin And Decorative Stitches

    SECTION V. SATIN AND DECORATIVE STITCHES Key Functions Press the satin stitch tab _)to open the window for satin and decorative stitches. t_) Twin needle key Press key to limit the stitch width for twin needle sewing (_1Program Press _, key to program pattern combinations.. When you pre_ssthis key the Cursor keys, Delete key, Vertical Mirror key, "M"...
  • Page 47 (_2J C ursor keys Press the ÷ ÷ keys to move the cursor to left or right. You can select a pattern to delete or select a position to insert another pattern,. @ Delete key Press the ,_. ,._ keys to move the cursor under the pattern you would like to delete_ Press the _'t key to delete the selected pattern.
  • Page 48: Example: Patterns 20 And Ls

    One Cycle Pattern Sewing Example: patterns 20 and LS __)Stitch pattern: 20, LS (_,J Needle thread tension 1 to 4 __i Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot (_,)Pressure dial ,, To sew Press the ¢_. key Select pattern 20 Select pattern LS Start the machine to sew,, The machine will sew to the end of the pattern and lock the stitches, then stop automatically...
  • Page 49: Programming Pattern Combination

    Programming Pattern Combination Example: patterns 20 and 21 (3 Stitch pattern: 20, 21 _> Needle thread tension 3 to 4 (_ Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot _) Pressure dial o To sew Press the .._, key. Select pattern 20. Select pattern 21.
  • Page 50: Combination Of Satin Stitch And Decorative Stitch

    Combination of Satin Stitch and Decorative Stitch Example: patterns 20 and 30 l_) Stitch pattern: 20, 30 3to4 (_) Needle thread tension Satin stitch foot (_')Presser foot F: (_) Pressure dial ° To sew (2) Satin stitch mode (_) Decorative stitch mode Select the satin stitch mode (._) Press the key,...
  • Page 51: To Sew From The Beginning Of A Combination Pattern With Beginning Key Example: Pattern 20, 21 And 30

    To Sew from the Beginning of a Combination Pattern with Beginning Example: patterns 20, 21 and 30 _1 Stitch pattern: 20, 21,30 (_; Needle thread tension 3 to 4 (_) Presser foot F: Satin stitch foot _) Pressure dial - To sew Press the _* key, Select pattern 20 Select pattern 2i...
  • Page 52: Editing Programmed Patterns

    Editing Programmed Patterns o Example: To delete pattern 20 from the combination patterns 18, 20 and 21 [_] Press the key to move the cursor under pattern 20 you would like to delete. Press _ key. [_J Pattern 20 is deleted. o Example: To insert pattern 19 between pattern 18 and 20 in the combination...
  • Page 53: Saving And Opening A File

    Press the _ key, to select the location of either the internal memory of the sewing machine or a Compact Flash Card (adapter required). When you press the i_i _o! keys, you will be able to see the saved files in the previous and next pages..
  • Page 54: Opening A Saved File

    Opening a Saved File __)Open file key (_) Open file window When you press the open file key ,_ (i_),the open file window (_) wilt appear. You can open the file to sew the programmed patterns that you have saved Press the _'_Jc._,,_ key to select the location of the file directory, either in the internal memory of the machine or in...
  • Page 55: Twin Needle Sewing

    Twin Needle Sewing Press the twin needle key (_) to enter the twin needle sewing mode.,The single needle icon changes to twin needle icon.. The stitch patterns that cannot be sewn with twin needle are grayed out° The limit of stitch width for twin needle sewing will be set automatically.
  • Page 56: Section Vl, Embroidery

    SECTSON VL EMBROIDERY Getting Ready to Sew Embroidery • Embroidery Hoop F This is the standard size hoop, with 5.0 '_X 4 3" (126 mm X 1 I0 ram) embroidery area for standard size embroidery designs o Instruction for template ([_ Starting point for the built-in embroidery designs..
  • Page 57: Stabilizer

    Stabilizer To obtain the best quality embroidery, it is important to use stabilizers. Types of Stabilizer ° Tear-away stabilizer Tear-away stabilizer is made from a fiber that wilt tear easily Use tear-away stabilizers for stable woven fabrics, After stitching, tear away the stabilizer so that the small portion left in the back of the stitching will not affect the wear,, = Iron-on stabilizer...
  • Page 58: Adjusting The Thread Tension

    Adjusting the Thread Tension o Balanced thread tension A small amount of the needle thread shows on the wrong side of the fabric (!_ Needle thread (i_)Bobbin thread o When the needle thread tension The bobbin thread shows on the right side of the fabric Reduce the tension by turning the tension dia! to a lower number _i_), o When the needle tension...
  • Page 59: To Attach The Embroidery Hoop To The Machine

    To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine Turn the attaching knob (T) so it is parallel with the hoop, and set it on the carriage Attach the hoop by fitting the pins (_) into the carriage holes (_;_, a nd turn the attaching knob {_ clockwise to secure the hoop.
  • Page 60: Mode Selection

    You can sew monograms in four different styles, Gothic, Script, 3-letters and 2detters _:_ ATA PC card You can import embroidery designs from CompactFlash (PC Card adapter required) to the sewing machine and sew. _i_ Card Reader '19000 You can import embroidery designs from model 19000 series memory card library via Reader 19000 (optional item) to the sewing machine.
  • Page 61: Built-In Embroidery Designs

    HoopSize F:126x110mm _';""-:_:. _",, 4 • :_::,--:._r Built-in Embroidery Press the Built-in Design key, Press the pattern selection key to select the desired pattern., The embroidery screen will appear, Color/Part keys The thread color and sewing order of each embroidery part are indicated on the key.
  • Page 62 I _,_;:%_? [ r'.,p Size 115xllomm Ready.,_,., ,,,_,,t0° -_Sew _ i 7_iom_*_"J2 Zi_'£i:2 :iiii:_i! i_:!.' Meaduw P_fe _a]oSky r---O:!?: i Trace outline Cancel{ ':" ? Ready__.to S ew ...+ _ / '_"_J _ _ iF:_26×11omm Pale 00001 STi"O : 1 _-_ _ :: C_ --:!:-1-: _::,D...
  • Page 63: Starting To Sew Embroidery

    Starting to Sew Embroidery Press the Pattern Selection key to select the desired pattern. Lower the presser foot, Press the Start/Stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches Press the Start/Stop button again to stop the machine Edit Raise the presser foot, cut off the loose thread d'j c ose to the beginning of the starting point and lower-the presser foot (_ Loose thread...
  • Page 64: Monogram Embroidery

    zJ !;;i1 "": ,i:ij-j ... OK A-4Z ]: Monogram Embroidery Press the Monogram tab to open the monogram window _) Monogram tab tn the monogram selection window, you can program words by pressing the alphabet keys directly After you press an alphabet key, the letter is memorized and the cursor is moved to the right (_) Cursor .
  • Page 65 G%thic _,_ _@i _ F , I! '__J J _ N "__J o_J j ,r- K : L M :N v_j w _j x_j :_ z_j _._j ÷: m>:, A-Z _ _i_oo':::iI_ 7==7'7_;: "M :: QK_i Ec Gothic Script J'--'2"j 2 Letters 3 Letters @ Font key...
  • Page 66: Monogram In Gothic Style

    IGothic X°ii _' _ ] C!_ ii ._jy cjyjjy h_JA-,.Z Y ,_JY <fY_yY J!_ I--lY "-J°-J_ C_ : [::_y,:/l_-Jt : Edit CGoihic ._!0' -il I_ilreath C_! i I ' _yj_ fJ_y A--z Monogram in Gothic Press the [_.!key and select Gothic style letters Select "W", Press the 2_:key to select lowercase letters Select "r", "e", "a", "t"...
  • Page 67 *Gothic Wreath ® Use the Jog keys to adjust the position of the hoop to match the centedines ¢_ Jog Keys Centerlines Lower the presser' foot Press the start/stop button and sew 5 to 6 stitches PTess the start/stop button again to stop the machine.. Raise the presser foot, cut off the loose thread close to the beginning of the starting point and lower the presser foot Press the start/stop button to start sewing again...
  • Page 68: 2-Letters Monogram O

    "Gothic ",_Z_!_',("_ -i-';" '_L I' /" ,', : _J;-, _ :" _"_::--r: !Edt ._:;,t_, iH Ready to Sew _jPSize _ I co,o_ 1 :;T*_ 2- Letters Monogram Example: 2-Letters Golhic Script Press the Font key Select 2-Letters, 2 Lotlets 3 Lellers Select the Frame,, Select the letter "A"...
  • Page 69: Correcting A Monogram

    Gothic "Gothic BEAT _Gothic B_AT _Gothic ['Gothic "-Gothic BEAT Correcting a Monogram • Deleting a letter AB!_ Example: To delete "E" from "BEAT" Aa !_ Press the Cursor _ key to shift the cursor under the lette_ to delete, Press the Delete _,,: key The lette[ "E"...
  • Page 70: Ata Pc Card (Optional)

    ATA PC Card (Optional) o To insert the ATA PC card insert the SanDisk '-_CompactFlash that contains saved stitch data into the SanDisk '_CompactFlash adapter Then insert the adapter into the slot with the front side of card _:i..facing you. Push the card until it clicks, and the eject button ,_ii_ pops {i}_i} SanDistd;' CompactFlash When the card is properly set, the red bar on the eject...
  • Page 71: Reader 19000

    _. Reader 19000 You can download embroidery designs from model 19000 series memory card library via Card Reader- 19000 to you_ Kenmore 19005. Note: The Reader 19000 and RS-232C cable are sold separately. Connecting Reader 19000 Open the small cover under the PC card slot as...
  • Page 72: Editing Mode

    Designs HoopSize R126x110mm }%!-:• -:i: ... Oesigns... H@Size F:I 26,'<110mrn Edit LUg-- .:.: ::: : Editing Mode :_iiii_ Press the Edit key __,_ to enter Editing mode,. You can move, rotate, resize and flip the selected pattern on the Edit screen (_}, _ib Edit Key _:2)Edit screen Selecting...
  • Page 73: Moving A Selected Design

    Edit i f} 01< :: c_ce,::Edit (1:> Edit i } i i iii i?-"'" OK :: C_no_Edit ; € Moving a Selected You can move the selected pattern by pressing layout keys (_). Press the layout keys _ to move the pattern to the desired position on the edit screen..
  • Page 74: Resizing A Selected Pattern

    !Ti (4) .ii, ... iii ¸ L,!.._ ..i.Li _,i1_ _' 4-i ... ÷i • -,4_T_: i i li+i i ¸¸ i_i, # i:! i:_;iI:: ::iiii _ t r" • Resizing a Selected When you press the size key, the size adjusting "/ window will appear,, _i_)Size Key...
  • Page 75: Saving A File

    You can select the location where you want to save the file Press the _ key, to select the location either in the internal memory of the sewing machine or an ATA PC card. L_)Buittqn/Card Key The file name will be automatically assigned starting from M_O01 in order.
  • Page 76: Assigning A File Name

    j,_jL o_jj v_j, 7 t 81 e :oKlcaooo B,s ¢_) Short of memory space, the file cannot be saved,, The same file name exists overwrite Assigning a File Name You can assign a file name in the file name window, Press the nr_ ._.,_j key to open the file name window The character keys are displayed in the window.
  • Page 77: Combining A Built-In Design And Monogram

    oos,oos ° il q L.!: s z_jss.j : O,-g :":::::_ _i ... _: _i! :!i::iill _i.oii_: .P,, c_., SsS_#__ _--z .__1 _'_. 0_9 '"4.: OK: _Edit "_ ... !_:: !SI.':: ""1' Combining a Built-in Design and Monogram Example: To combine built-in design 5 and the word "Wreath"...
  • Page 78: Word "Wreath

    t,... __jjyy A,_z iI... :_"__ o_it E _ Edit : "--:¢1 ... Ready t(]Sew ,:'_:_ 2 "{i:::2::iii_ ... 41 '_ Select "r", "e", "a", "t" and "h", Press the QK key, =5.=, The word "Wreath" will appear in the editing window,, ;1,,=,==1111_ Move the word under the pattern with the layout keys or by dragging it with your fingertip...
  • Page 79: Opening A Saved File

    HoopTSize F: 1 26x110mm _ :'_': OPen File(Built:in) _JABC _f_J 0 lcanc0,t #1 Are you sure you want to delete this file? Opening a Saved File You can open a file to sew embroidery patterns that you have saved When you press the open file key _.), the open file window will appear.
  • Page 80: On-Screen Help

    Designs _Size F: 126xllC_nrn Index • Adjusting pa|tems • Changing needles • fnserling the bobbin • Sensor Buttonholes • Threading the machine ?,__} • Winding _hebobbin Changing needles On-screen Help You can view on-screen help for the basic operations of the machine Press the _ _,:.[_...
  • Page 81: Care And Maintenance

    "_ -® SECTION Vii. CARE AND MAINTE- NANCE WARNING: • Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. • Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. CAUTION: • Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight, Note: Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and...
  • Page 82: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING: As the _ight bulb couJd be HOT, protect your fingers when you handte it,, Open the face cover {i_fi,_., Pull out the bulb __i) from the socket (_i_, insert the new light bulb to the socket Close the face cover,, i_ Face cover !_i_i_ Light bulb...
  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting " Problem The machine is noisy Threads have been caught in the hook mechanism, The feed dog is packed with linL The needle thread The needle thread is net threaded properly,. breaks., The needle thread tension is too tight,, The needle is bent or blunt, The needle is inserted incorrectly The thread is too heavy for the needle,,...
  • Page 84 3, The key position is out of alignment, Cause For customer assistance call or e-mail: 1-877-SEWlNG-U (1-877-739-4648) 9 am - 4:30 pm, CST, Monday - Friday support@ kenmore-sewing.com (U.S.A. only) Reference See page 6,, See page 10-1 t See page 76 See page 6 Make stitches longer...
  • Page 85: Stitch Chart

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  • Page 86: Embroidery Chart

    i'_ 2, ® * Pattern 33 is the center lines for calibration of the Ctothsetter. (optional) EMBROIDERY CHART ® ® ® ® © ;;._ "_? ®...
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