Kenmore
Sewing Machine

Model #15812312 Official Kenmore sewing machine

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 15812312 sewing machine, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Error Codes

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Nameplate#11

Base assembly Diagram

Nameplate

Part #41680

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Pivot Stud#2

Presser bar assembly Diagram

Pivot stud

Part #32881

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Sewing Machine Needle Plate#12

Face covers Diagram

Sewing machine needle plate

Part #45614

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Control Panel#16

Base assembly Diagram

Control panel

Part #53708

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer#30

Zigzag guide assembly Diagram

Washer

Part #42513

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer#11

Zigzag guide assembly Diagram

Washer

Part #42514

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Cap#29

Zigzag guide assembly Diagram

Cap

Part #48871

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Super Lever#20

Zigzag guide assembly Diagram

Super lever

Part #53642

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Spring#18

Feed regulator assembly Diagram

Spring

Part #53323

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer#21

Zigzag guide assembly Diagram

Washer

Part #45474

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms common to all sewing machines

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Main causes: lack of lubrication, lint buildup, worn drive belt, faulty drive motor
Main causes: disengaged clutch, broken drive belt, internal drive gear failure
Main causes: faulty foot pedal, locked drive gears, wiring failure, bad drive motor
Main causes: power supply failure, bad power cord, faulty On/Off switch
Main causes: dirty shuttle race, improper thread routing, incorrect thread tension
Main causes: problems with the feed dogs, setting stitch length to 0
Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure
Main causes: thread bunched up in the shuttle race, bad needle timing, internal drive gear failures
Main causes: dirty shuttle race, wrong thread tension, bad needle timing, damaged needle, using the wrong type of needle

Repair guides common to all sewing machines

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your sewing machine.

How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

If the sewing machine is completely dead, replace the On/Off switch using these 6 steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

You can replace a broken sewing machine drive belt in about 15 minutes.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

If the drive motor on your sewing machine runs roughly or doesn't run at all, you can replace it in about 30 minutes using these simple steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all sewing machines

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