Janome 15000 User Manual

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Problem
The machine does not run.
Crunching sound occurs 
when running the machine.
Patterns are distorted.
The automatic buttonhole 
stitches are not balanced.
Pattern selection keys do 
not work.
Threads frequently bunch 
up on the underside of the 
stippling design pattern.
The automatic needle 
threader does not return to 
up position.
The machine cannot 
connect to the wireless 
LAN access point.
The machine’s wireless 
LAN connection is 
unstable.
The visual touch screen 
swells.
Cause
1.  The machine is not plugged in.
2.  A thread is caught in the hook race.
3.  A faulty foot control is plugged in while the machine is turned   
  on (buzzer sounds once when plugging in).
4.  The start/stop button is used for ordinary sewing with the foot 
  control plugged in.
1.  Something is caught between the carriage and the arm. 
2.  The carriage is hitting something around the machine
3.  The power is turned on when the feed dog is lowered.
1.  The needle thread tension is too loose.
2.  The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.
3.  Feed balancing dial is not properly set.
4. Interfacing is not used for sewing stretch and very fine fabrics.
5.  The embroidery hoop attaching knob is loose.
6.  The embroidery hoop is hitting something around the machine.
7.  The fabric is not stretched tightly enough on the embroidery    
 hoop.
8.  The fabric is caught or trapped when sewing embroidery.
9.  The embroidery foot is trapped by a jump thread. 
10. The embroidery foot stumbles on a mound of embroidery  
 
 threads.
1.  The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.
2.  The feed balancing dial is not set properly.
3. Interfacing is not being used with stretch fabric.
1.  The electronic control circuit is not working correctly.
2.  The key position is out of alignment
1.  The minimum length of the jump thread cutting is too short.
1.  The automatic needle threader is not working correctly.
1.  The wireless router device does not comply with 
 IEEE802.11b/g/n wireless standard.
2.  The wireless router device using WEP security, and encryption  
  type or/and key index is not set correctly.
1.  The wireless router device’s DHCP option is not turned on.
2.  A microwave oven, bluetooth devices or cordless phones is    
  being used between the machine and the access point.
1.  The machine has exposed to high humidity and high   
 
 temperature.
Reference
See page 8.
See page 158.
Replace the foot 
control.
See page 10.
Remove the object.
See page 104.
It is initializing sound,
not a defect.
See page 37. 
See page 36. 
See page 103.
Use an interfacing.
See page 113.
See page 104.
See page 112.
Stop the machine 
and free the fabric.
Trim the jump thread.
Adjust the foot height 
(see page 123).
See page 46.
See page 103.
Use an interfacing. 
Turn the switch off 
and turn it on again.
See page 94.
See page 153.
See page 162.
See page 100.
See page 100.
See page 100.
See page 100.
Use and store the 
machine in a cool 
and dry area.