Kenmore 18221 Support Question
Kenmore 18221 Support Question
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Question posted by gursikh133 on March 20th, 2011
Wanna Know Kenmore 18221 Motor Wattage For Voltage Convertor?
We bought Kenmore 18221 machine in USA. We are moving to Australia in May 2011. I need a Voltage (Step down 220V-110V ) convertor to Operate this machine in Australia. I need to know the Wattage of this machines motor? So that I can buy the Voltage convertor with the exact wattage specifications?
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Owners Manual - Page 1
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SEWING MACHINE Owner's Manual
MAQUINA DE COSER Manual de Instrucciones
MACHINE .ikCOUDRE Manuel d'instructions
Model, Modelo, Modele 385.18221
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Owners Manual - Page 2
... appliance with same type rated 15 Watts. Never drop or insert any opening blocked. Do not use as a toy. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used as described in . Keep fingers away from the electric outlet immediately after using and before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Special care is being administered. 8. The...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... of this sewing machine if it , including motor, wiring, electronic circuitry, switch and speed control, is available for only 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will provide free repair for the internal mechanical components of this sewing machine if they are defective in material or workmanship.
Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty
Full 25Year Warranty on Sewing Machine Die-Cast...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... No deductibles, no extra charge
[] Fast help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects.
But like all ... want us.
[] "No-lemon" guarantee - IX Your new Kenmore ® product is a risk free purchase. occur within twelve ...apply. Here's what the Agreement* includes:
[] Parts and labor needed to time. Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. You...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb 92 Cleaning the Bobbin Holder 92 Cleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed Dogs 94 Oiling the Machine 94 Troubleshooting 96
XI TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING
Basic...38 Topstitching 40 Quilting 40
Zipper Sewing 42-44
• To snap on the zipper foot 42 • Fabric preparation 42 • To sew 42-44
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs 46 ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
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_0_Thumb screw
@ Presser foot
@ Needle clamp screw
@ Snap-on button @ Foot control
NOTE:
Sewing machine design and specifications are available at your nearest Sears retail store. NAMES OF PARTS
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Owners Manual - Page 16
...366-7278) 6 am - 11 pm, CST, 7 days a week
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information:
1. Part Name
3. Model Number of Machine
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Ref. Description
*102869107 10 x Bobbin
102403202 Spool pin felt 650807101 Assorted needle set
*993001100 5 x No.11 stretch fabric needle (BLUE)
*993011100 *993011400 *993011600
5 x No.ll needle (ORANGE) 5 x No...
Owners Manual - Page 18
... or removing any oil which may appear. GETTING READYTO SEW f
Connecting Machine to Power Supply _1_Power supply plug (2_P' ower switch (3_Outlet _4_Machine socket @ Machine plug @ Light bulb Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to fit in operation, always keep your electrical power.
1. Do not modify...
Owners Manual - Page 20
...table Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated, for easy removal of stretch
may also require the pressure at "1" when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other fine...not need a pair of scissors to cut work, draw work and basting. Pressure Adjusting Lever
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_i_ Pressure adjusting lever
The pressure adjusting lever should be set at "3" for applique, cut the thread after sewing. ...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... set to guide the folded edge of this foot for one step automatic buttonholing. The foot has ridges on each side of the... blind hemming and topstitching. Foot H: Prensatelas H: Pied H:
Foot R: Prensatelas R: Pied R:
Zipper foot ( Foot E) This foot can sew exactly the same length of the zipper. For: Straight stitch
(page 38)
Topstitching
(page 40)
Quilting
(page 40)
Darning
(page ...
Owners Manual - Page 26
... brush and wire guides help you measure your buttonholes accurately. For: Manual buttonhole (page 82)
Quilter The quilter helps keep it
from puckering, especially when sewing on knit fabrics.
For: Overcasting
(Page 54)
Foot C: Prensatelas C: Pied C
Serging
(Page 70)
Buttonhole foot (B) (Option) Use this foot for satin stitch and outlining applique...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Denim Purple
Wedge Point Leather Green
All
Topstitching for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be used on certain fabrics.
Leather needles ...and a blue needle.
Always purchase a good quality thread. Selecting Needle and Fabric For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or 14. Use the blue needle to pierce the fabric without ...
Owners Manual - Page 32
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Additional spool pin \/Additional spool pin _2_Spool pin hole ,(3_S, pool pin felt
The additional spool pin _1_is for bobbin winding, without unthreading the machine, and for twin needle sewing. Attach the large spool holder _2_.,and press it firmly against the spool of thread on the pin.
20 Place the...
Owners Manual - Page 34
...held in . Return the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin.
[] Depress the foot ...through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.
[] Put the bobbin on the
bobbin (example: 1/2 full or full). Do not take the
screw all the way out. The machine will not sew until the clutch is engaged...
Owners Manual - Page 36
... _%. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it
between the tension spring blades.
[] Continue to the right,
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and remove the cover plate _2_.
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Owners Manual - Page 38
... back, or use a needle threader.
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• Needle threader _i_ Knob _2_Hook _3_Guide _4_Thread end
[1!]Raise the needle to its highest position. Threading the Machine
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• 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...
Owners Manual - Page 40
...thread (Bottom thread) _3_To loosen tension @ Right side (Top side) of fabric @ Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
The bobbin thread shows through on : - Turn the dial to a lower tension setting number to show detail).
Results depend on the wrong side... tension.
,. Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for one complete turn.
[] Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread
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up...
Owners Manual - Page 72
..., in bias and stitch on the fold. If you sew rows of heavy weight interlining, and use /
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_3_S, titch length:
Red zone
._4_N.eedle thread tension:
4to9
,_5_Presser foot F:
Satin stitch foot
Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example).
You may need to create a shelled edge. Shell Stitch
_1_Stitch selector...
Owners Manual - Page 104
... cover. Unplug the machine and open the face cover.
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Cleaning the Bobbin Holder [] To insure that the machine operates at all times. I
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[] Insert the bobbin and attach the hook cover plate.
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92 SECTION VIII. Replacing the Light Bulb CAUTION: As the light bulb could be HOT, protect your fingers when you need
to the right...
Owners Manual - Page 111
... and water heaters.
1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663)
Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A.
For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it ! and Canada)
www.sears.com
www.sears.ca
For expert home so/utions advice: www.managemyhome.com
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