I have a Pfaff 2170.
I've read somewhere that there is a way to show on the screen the total number of hours a sewing machine has been used.
But I can't find it now.
Does anyone know how to do this?

On my Husqvarna Viking Designer SE, you go to the tools screen and look at the timer which will give you the hours and minutes. I think your Pfaff would be similar inasmuch as Pfaff and Husqvarna are now one company. :D

I wonder if Bothers have the same feature ?

Good question :thumbup:

I don't remember it being that simple....lol.
But I'll try it.
Thanks

It might not be that simple on your Pfaff. I know that my previous machine (HV #1+) also had a timer that kept track of the hours but it could only be seen by the dealer when they opened up the machine. Now I'm curious...can you see it????

I tried on my viking sapphire and if I'm looking in the right place, it said SW ver 09479 20070702. Do you know if I'm looking in the right place? Is it 9,479 hours? Wow, I sew ! You'd think I'd have more done!

No the SW # on your Viking is the serial #.

Thank you..........I, as you can tell, had no clue!

Hey I found it. I knew I had it someplace.
Anyway, in case someone else wants to check their Pfaff 2170, the steps are:

1. Go to Main Menu
2. Press red button at bottom of screen
3. go to Machine test
4. Type in code 4021
5. press OK at bottom of screen
6. Go to Operating Times
It's listed by Days:Hours:Minutes:Seconds

I don't know if it'll work on other Pfaffs.

Yes Brothers have the same option. I'm not near my machine; but itis in the section with Needle position, stitch width/length. one of those pages.

anyone know where to find it on a Bernina 440?

The SW # is the software. Don't have a clue about the hours used.

PLEASE READ!!<o:p></o:p>
I cannot overstate the importance of NOT pushing any ofthe other buttons after you have gained access with this Pfaff code. This code should be used by trainedtechnicians only. I just couldn’t resistpushing every button and now my Pfaff 2170 no longer sews. My machine is at the Pfaff dealer andhopefully he can undo what I have done. He said, “Whoever posted this code should be shot.” What an expensive lesson to learn. I’m not blaming anyone except myself. Sometimes too much information is a badthing. Just don’t learn the hard waylike I have done…<o:p></o:p>

PLEASE READ!!<o:p></o:p>
I cannot overstate the importance of NOT pushing any ofthe other buttons after you have gained access with this Pfaff code. This code should be used by trainedtechnicians only. I just couldn’t resistpushing every button and now my Pfaff 2170 no longer sews. My machine is at the Pfaff dealer andhopefully he can undo what I have done. He said, “Whoever posted this code should be shot.” What an expensive lesson to learn. I’m not blaming anyone except myself. Sometimes too much information is a badthing. Just don’t learn the hard waylike I have done…<o:p></o:p>

Husqvarna Designer Epic total sewing hours
 

I just inherited the Husq Design Epic original (NotEpic 2). Want to know the current total sewing hours. Can anyone tell me what method to get to the correct "repair man" screen to view these hours?
I know enough hile I'm in that mode.

Take the machine to your dealer and have the tech guy tell you the total sewing hours. You don't want to press the wrong buttons and cause problems.

I was curious about my hours and when i took it in to be cleaned I asked the technician to make note of it.

I bought a second hand HV Designer. I was able to find a professional service manual online and it had the code. I was very careful to follow the instructions just to figure out the usage. I don’t know why they hid the usage info.

Mayo do you recall the site you found the professional manual? If not, what phrase did you google?

Mazo, sorry......

I used google to search for ‘Husqvarna designer SE service manual’ and scribd had it. I signed up for a free trial and downloaded it. I didn’t see the manual for the Epic, but you might be able to find it on another site. I saw some instructions on ehow. You could also try the Huskvarva Facebook group. If you want to take the chance, you can try the Designer SE instructions at your own risk.

Well I searched for code 4021 for Pfaff sewing machines. I got a video explaining what can be done and undone using the code. It isn't that scary but it's best to know before changing anything.

Machine Hours
 

I have a Janome 9400. Anybody know how to access the hours on this machine?

I haven't seen this feature on any of my Brothers machines.

Husqvarna se
 

Hi,
How do you find sewing hours on husqvarna se machine?
Thank you

I would be more concerned if you are considering buying one, if parts including the computer parts can be found as the SE is no longer being made. When you buy a used computerized machine, those parts are only made for a period of time, then become harder to find. The machines can still be functioning well, and you are taking a bet that they will for a period of time when you purchase them used. If you can, I would check with a viking service tech on how readily parts would be available.

I can understand - sort of - wanting to know the hours on a machine - but isn't it a useless piece of information? How are the hours computed? If it's the total number of hours the machine has been turned on, then mine would be elevated by the times I leave the machine on while I'm doing something else, sometimes (accidentally) overnight. I wonder if those hours subtract from the machine's life. I think the needle up/down count is slightly more useful if you're planning to buy a used machine, though I would not be discouraged from buying a well maintained machine with a high count. But now I'm wondering how many hours are on my vintage machines. (And it's impossible to know!)