moonpi.....I used to think Kenmore is a great machine...till I managed to break the gear....Ok..I am even ready to admit it was my fault...but then we have discovered that the gear (which is such an important part of the machine...and the machine won't run without it)....This gear is made of an extremelly cheap plastic....
A similar gear like this cost 2 US$ can you believe it? 2 dollar????
Only I can't get this gear anywhere now....and the machine is standing without being able to use it...... for 2 $...no machine....
I am very frastrated ..........The machine looks like new......
I wish you luck with your machine....Personally, I switched to Brother...Got three of them now and I am very happy with them....