Brand: AEG
Category: Sewing Machines
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for 11681
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:17 p.m.
Warranty Information
Manufacturer cannot accept liability for accidents due to insufficient care or failure to follow safety instructions.
- Read operating instructions before first use.
- Disconnect power when unattended.
- Pull plug by grip, not cable.
- Use only in dry rooms.
- Keep work space tidy and well-lit.
- Avoid loose clothing and jewelry.
- Stay alert and concentrated.
- Follow safety instructions to prevent accidents.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Suspected problem | Probable cause | Possible easy correction |
|---|---|---|
| Threads kink together under the fabric. | Upper thread improper threading. Upper tension dial at O position. | Re-thread. See page 16 Increase upper thread tension. See page 20 |
| Irregular stitches | Incorrect size needle. Improper threading. Loosen top thread tension Pulling fabric. Loose presser foot. | Choose correct size needle. Re-thread. See page 16 Gently pull the fabric. Re-set presser foot. |
| Breaking needle | Unevenly wound bobbin Nicks or burrs at needle plate. Needle plate broken | Re-wind bobbin. See page 12、13 Cleaning bobbin case and base. See page 47 Change needle plate. |
| Bunching of thread | - Wrong needles size for the fabric. The needle has not installed. The needle is curving. Pulling fabric. The needle clamp screw is loose. Rotate the pattern dial when needle insert the fabric. | Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. Re-set needle. See page 10 Gently pull the fabric. Truly locks the needle clamp screw. When choice pattern, the needle must above the fabric. |
| Puckering | - Loose presser foot. Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam. | Re-set presser foot. Pull both threads under and back of presser foot, then rotates the handwheel with right hand. |
| Skipping stitches | Incorrect thread tension. Upper thread improper threading. Using two different sizes or type thread. Bent or blunt needle. - Loosen presser foot Fabric too sheer or too soft. Incorrect size needle. | Re-set thread tension. See page 20 Re-thread. See page 16 Use same size and type threads. Insert new needle. - Re-set presser foot. Use underlay or tissue paper. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. See page 22 |
| Breaking upper thread | Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Improper threading. Starting to stitch too fast. Improper threading. Top thread tension too high. Incorrect setting of needle. Wrong needles and thread for the fabric. | Insert new needle. Re-set needle. See page 10 Re-thread. See page 16 Start to stitch at a medium speed. Re-thread. See page 16 Adjust top thread tension. See page 20 Re-set needle. See page 10 Choose correct needle and thread to suit the fabric. See page 22 |
| Breaking bobbin thread | Set thread pool and the position indentation at left side. Incorrect setting of bobbin case. Needle eye is sharp. Burrs on bobbin. Burrs on needle hole. | Adjust position of the indentation to right side. See page 12、13 Re-set bobbin case. See page 47 Replace new needle. Sand or change bobbin case. Sand or change needle plate. |
| Fabric not moving | Down thread improper threading. Down thread tension too high. Lint in bobbin or shuttle. Stitch length in "O" position. Scraps seize-up with feed-dog Sewing thread integral convexity Didn't use the special-purpose bobbin. | Re-thread. See page 14、15 - Adjust down thread tension. See page 20 Clean bobbin case and shuttle. See page 47 - Adjust stitch length. Clean feed dog. See page 47 Pull back upper and down threads under of presser foot. Replace special-purpose bobbin. |
| Machine jamming knocking noise | Thread caught in shuttle. | Remove and clean shuttle. See page 47 |
| Sewing machine doesn't operate | The machine is not plugged in. Machine is not turned on. | See page 9 See page 9 |
| Down thread is pulled above the cloth. | Top thread tension too high. Upper thread improper threading. Down thread improper threading. | Adjust top thread tension. See page 20 Re-thread. See page 16 Re-thread. See page 14、15 |
| When it is a vacant screen | - LCD gets shut down | Turn off power Re-turn on power, re-setting all conditions as previous ones |
| When screen shows as below | To mention how to operate all conditions | See page 32 |