My 201-2 gave me the hot foot also with the brown, bakelite, pedal. I got my electronic one from Jennie at Sew Classic and it works like a charm. No heat. My husband wired it for me, but it was difficult. I would recommend you have them do it, if you go that route. They have that service for $5 or $6 dollars, well worth it. Just plut in and sew when it comes.