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Help finding a manual please - Kenmore 30 (model 385.81530) Please help
HOWsMom Beginner ON CANADA Member since 8/27/12 Posts: 107	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/30/12 10:17 PM Hi everyone ! I have my mom's sewing machine - I'd say it's roughly 10-ish years old (maybe 15?). I cannot find the manual for it, I am not sure that I ever had it. The machine is a "Kenmore 30". The model is 385.81530 The serial is 44001860 We have tried calling Sears and Kenmore, but they say that they cannot find the model number in their databases, and I cannot find it online either. I have found photos of a similar looking machine with model number 385.81524, but again - no manual for it.
Elcue   Advanced WA USA Member since 6/13/12 Posts: 193	Login to reply to this post In reply to HOWsMom << Like this post Date: 8/30/12 11:34 PM http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Manuals/Kenmore_Manuals/Kenmore_385_Models/385_81516_Instruction_Manual.htm This might be close to what you want. http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Manuals/kenmore_Sewing_Machines_385.htm -- Edited on 8/30/12 11:52 PM -- http://www.sewconsult.com/kenmore/385%20manuals/kenmore_385_source_manuals.htm -- Edited on 8/31/12 0:07 AM --
HOWsMom Beginner ON CANADA Member since 8/27/12 Posts: 107	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/12 1:55 PM I looked at that one last night - the diagram given doesn't look anything like my machine :( I'm hesitant to spend the $10 if it's not the proper manual.
Elcue   Advanced WA USA Member since 6/13/12 Posts: 193	Login to reply to this post In reply to HOWsMom << Like this post Date: 8/31/12 1:59 PM I am surprised at the difficulty of finding anything about your model on line. Maybe someone else will have a source.
Elcue   Advanced WA USA Member since 6/13/12 Posts: 193	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/12 2:10 PM This is a source of some kenmore manuals that are free pdf form. http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/owner_manuals/search/product_type.Mechanical%20Sewing?query=Kenmore
HOWsMom Beginner ON CANADA Member since 8/27/12 Posts: 107	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/12 4:28 PM Believe me, I'm starting to wonder if the machine sitting in my kitchen actually does exist or not !! Maybe it's just a figment of my imagination ? There is nothing on the "Manage My Life" site for this model machine.
Elcue   Advanced WA USA Member since 6/13/12 Posts: 193	Login to reply to this post In reply to HOWsMom << Like this post Date: 8/31/12 9:31 PM Have you asked at a sewing machine repair person if they have any advice? I can recommend a book. http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Machine-Guide-Choosing-Refurbishing/dp/1561582204/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346462759&sr=1-5&keywords=sewing+machine+repair
beauturbo Advanced CA USA Member since 5/2/09 Posts: 1434	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/1/12 0:49 AM Maybe it's this one or close enough: http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/owner_manuals/22843/KENMORE-Electronic-Sewing-L0801337?brand_name_search=385.17828
HOWsMom Beginner ON CANADA Member since 8/27/12 Posts: 107	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/1/12 8:01 AM Yay ! Thank you beauturbo - that (so far) looks quite close. I'm going to look through that manual this morning ! THANK YOU :D
Elcue   Advanced WA USA Member since 6/13/12 Posts: 193	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/1/12 9:40 AM Maybe the Yahoo group would be of interest to you. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OldKenmoreSewingMachines/

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