Cleaning The Machine; Replacing The Stitch Plate - Pfaff expression line 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.
Wipe the graphic display with a clean, soft and
damp cloth.
Cleaning the bobbin area
Note: Lower the feed dogs and turn off the machine.
Remove the presser foot and slide off the bobbin
cover. Place the screwdriver under the stitch
plate as shown on the picture, and gently turn
the screwdriver to pop off the stitch 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.
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.

Replacing the stitch plate

With the feed dogs lowered, place the stitch plate
Press the stitch plate down until it clicks into place.
Slide on the bobbin cover.
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