Cleaning The Machine - Pfaff creative 4.5 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the machine

To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it
often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed.
Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft
cloth to remove any dust or lint built up.
Note: Use of cleaners or solvents on the machine can cause
damage to the plexifront. Clean only with a soft dry cloth.
creative™ Color Touch Screen with a
Wipe the PFAFF
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clean, soft and damp cloth.
Cleaning the bobbin area
Note: Lower the feed dogs by pressing presser foot up
and extra lift. Turn off the machine.
Remove the presser foot and slide off the bobbin cover.
Place the screwdriver under the needle plate as shown in
the picture and gently turn the screwdriver to pop off the
needle plate. Clean the feed dogs with the brush found
with the accessories.
Cleaning under the bobbin area
Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several
projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in
the bobbin case area.
Remove the bobbin case holder (A) covering the front
part of the bobbin case by lifting it up. Remove the bobbin
case (B) by lifting it up. Clean with the brush.
Note: Use caution when cleaning around the thread
snips knife (C).
Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in
place.
Note: Do not blow air into the bobbin case area. The dust and
lint will be blown into your machine.
Note: When using the optional accessory PFAFF
Cutwork Needles, it is neccessary to clean the bobbin area after
each embroidered design/project.
Replacing the needle plate
With feed dogs lowered, place the needle plate with
needle plate down until it clicks into place. Slide on
bobbin cover.
Non-original parts and accessories
The warranty does not cover any defect or damage
caused by use of non-original accessories or parts.
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