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in should be easily accessible. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 3
a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard. • This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CENELEC COUNTRIES ONLY: This appliance can be used by - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 4
47 Help Center 48 User's Guide 48 Getting Started 48 Techniques and Tutorials 48 Sewing Instructions 48 Stabilizer Guide 48 Free Arm 23 Settings 49 Manual Thread Cutter 23 Knee-Lift 24 Speed Control Lever 24 Thread Sensor 24 Sewing Settings 49 Machine Settings 52 WiFi Settings 53 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 5
Stitch Program 82 Combining Programs 82 4 WiFi & mySewnet™ Services 59 WiFi Introduction 59 Getting Started With WiFi 59 Hidden Sewing 88 Tool for Computer 61 mySewnet™ Portal 62 6 Sequence Creator 90 Troubleshooting Connectivity 62 5 Sewing 64 Sewing Mode - Introduction 64 Sewing - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 6
Machine Exterior 120 Removing the Needle Plate and Cleaning the Bobbin Area 120 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 120 Replacing the Needle Plate 121 Troubleshooting 121 Service 124 Non-Original Parts and Accessories 124 Technical specification 124 11 IMPORTANT 126 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 7
Machine Overview Front 20 1 19 32 18 4 5 6 7 8 10 1. Lid 2. Thread tension discs 3. Thread take-up lever 4. Threading slot 5. Thread cutter 6. LED light 7. Needle plate 8. Bobbin cover 9. Bobbin screen 17. Bobbin winding thread slot 18. Auxiliary spool pin 19. Main spool pin 20. Telescopic thread - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 8
the Automatic Needle Threader, page 33 2. Needle bar with needle clamp screw 3. Needle thread guide 1 4. Presser foot bar 5. IDT™ 6. Presser foot ankle 7. Presser foot 2 3 Right Power Cord and Foot Control, page 21. 3 4 5 Rear 1. Handle 2. Accessory socket 3. Free arm 8 4 5 6 7 1 1 2 3 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 9
winder Note: The machine is delivered with two red safety catches; one attached to the presser foot bar and one in the accessory tray. These should all be removed before sewing. 6. Pre-tension thread guide 7. Main spool pin 8. Auxiliary spool pin 9. Bobbin winding thread guide 10. Thread tension - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 10
Storing a Needle Plate Store the needle plate not in use in the bottom of your accessory tray. 1. Insert the right side of the plate into spring on the right side (A), push it slightly. Lay it down (B) so that the needle plate - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 11
sewing. To lower the presser foot before starting to sew, touch the presser foot down and pivot button. The presser foot will be completely lowered and the machine , needle, presser foot or other attached accessories, read the instructions carefully on how to use the automatic needle threader before using - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 12
plate just above the bobbin cover. Do not use the cut function when an accessory is attached in these holes as that may interfere with the automatic thread cutter located under the needle plate. Immediate Tie-Off Press immediate tie-off while sewing and your machine sews a few tie-off stitches - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 13
Introduction Basic Gestures for the Multi-Touch Screen Easily navigate on the multi-touch screen with the gestures described below. For more detailed information, see Multi-Touch Screen. Touch Touch once on a button or setting on the screen to select. Touch & Hold Touch once without releasing for a - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 14
11. Large spool holder 12. Bobbin case for straight stitch left (black) 13. Knee lift 14. Straight Stitch Needle Plate 15. Multipurpose tool/Button reed Included Accessories Not in Picture 1 7 11 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 • Soft cover for machine • Foot control • Power cord • Needles - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 15
sewing results, use only presser feet designed for and compatible with your performance icon™ machine. OA -Standard Presser Foot for IDT™ System (attached on the machine is used for blindhem stitches. The toe on the foot guides the fabric. The red guide on the foot is designed to ride along the fold - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 16
Introduction 8 - Maxi Stitch Foot This foot is used for side-motion stitches. Bi Level Guide Foot for IDT™ System The Bi Level Guide Foot is especially suitable for sewing the exclusive stitch techniques such as Edge stitches and floating stitches. The underside of the presser foot is designed to - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 17
edge finishing and decorative sewing. For sewing appliqué. 1.1.11 Honeycomb stitch 1.1.12 Bridging stitch 1.1.13 Foundation elastic stitch 1.1.14 Crosshem stitch 1.1.15 Blind hem stitch Decorative stitch for stretch fabrics and hems. Also used with elastic thread in the bobbin. Joining fabrics and - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 18
knit fabric patching Closed overlock Description For patching and sewing hems in stretch fabrics. For patching, sewing hems, sewing seams and overcasting. 1.2.6 1.2.7 Closed overlock for stretch Mock cover hem For patching, sewing hems, sewing seams and overcasting in stretch fabrics. Create the - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 19
Stitch № 1.4.4 Name Decorative Eyelet Description For belts, laces, heirloom sewing, etc. 1.4.5 Programmable darning To darn or mend small holes, begin stitching over hole, touch reverse stitch for continuous darning and stop. 1.4.6 1.4.7 Programmable reinforced darning stitch - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 20
Stitch Menu Overview There are several different stitch menus with stitches for all purposes. For detailed description of a stitch, use the quick help function, see Quick Help. Stitch Menu Name 1 - Utility Stitches See also stitch table for detailed descriptions. Sub Menus 1. Essential stitches 2. - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 21
plate to remove any oil before sewing. Note: Your performance icon™ machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn results. Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control Among the accessories you will find the power - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 22
cord will retract into the foot control. 4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray on to the machine around the free arm. 5. Place the foot control in the space above the free arm. 6. Put on the soft cover. Tip: The user's guide and power cord can be stored in the back - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 23
the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left. Manual Thread Cutter There are three manual thread cutters on your machine. The first one is close to the bobbin winder spindle for cutting the - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 24
the screen. If needle thread breaks: Remove the thread completely, re-thread the machine and touch OK in the pop-up. If bobbin thread is running low: You can continue sewing without closing the pop-up before the bobbin thread runs out completely. This gives you an opportunity to plan where to stop - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 25
Preparations Telescopic Thread Guide The telescopic thread guide is always used when threading your machine for sewing and bobbin winding. The telescopic thread guide helps straighten the thread, preventing it from tangling or breaking. The thread guide together with the vertical spool pins make it - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 26
Tips and Hints, page 34. Use the auxiliary spool pin (B) when winding a bobbin from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. Spool Caps Spool caps in three sizes are included with your machine. For most types of thread spools, no spool cap is needed except when - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 27
. Your performance icon™ machine is designed for all types of threads and spool sizes. See Threading Tips and Hints, page 34 for information on achieving optimal results with different types of thread and different sizes/styles of thread spools. All Purpose Sewing Thread All purpose sewing thread is - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 28
Preparations Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Be sure to match the needle to the thread - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 29
Changing the Needle 1. Use the hole in the multipurpose tool to hold the needle. 2. Loosen the needle screw. 3. Remove the needle. 4. Insert the new needle using the multipurpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the flat side away from you until it will go no further. It is very important - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 30
results. If you experience problems with the thread or sewing result, there are alternative ways to position the thread spool. See Threading Tips and Hints, page 34. 1. Hold the telescopic thread guide and pull it straight up until it clicks into place. 2. Raise both spool pins to vertical position - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 31
down in the left threading slot to the last thread guide (F) just above the needle. 5. Thread the needle using the automatic needle threader or manually. Before using the automatic needle threader, carefully read the instructions and recommendations, see Using the Automatic Needle Threader, page 33 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 32
• fine cotton, polyester or silk sewing thread • rayon embroidery thread Medium weight threads: • fine/normal cotton or polyester sewing thread • rayon embroidery thread Medium/heavy needle for best stitch results. Refer to your PFAFF® retailer for more information on needle types and sizes for your - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 33
2. Pull the thread up to the sewing head thread cutter and cut excess thread manually. When threading the needle manually, make sure that the needle is threaded from front to back. The automatic needle threader cannot be used with all optional accessories available for your performance icon™ machine - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 34
thread. Threads can also behave differently if the spool is full or nearly empty. If experiencing problems, try the tips and hints below. Note: Always test sew on a scrap piece of fabric to check the sewing result. If the thread spool is pulled up on the spool pin When the thread on the - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 35
the spool as it may prevent the spool from rotating. Pull thread up to the telescopic thread guide and thread as described under Threading the Upper Thread, page 30. Threading for Twin Needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure that the presser foot and needle are in the up - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 36
(E), and down in the left threading slot. One thread should be placed inside the needle thread guide (F) and the other one outside. Make sure the threads do not become twisted together. 4. Thread the twin needle manually. Do not use the automatic needle threader for twin needle! Note: The weight and - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 37
only fits on one way, with the logo facing out. The bobbins included are designed especially for your performance icon™ machine. Do not use bobbins from other machine models. 4. Push the bobbin winding lever (E) towards the bobbin. A pop-up appears on screen. To adjust winding speed drag the slider - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 38
thread guide (B). 5. Thread through the slot in the bobbin (D) from the inside to the outside. Place the bobbin on the bobbin spindle. The bobbin only fits on one way, with the logo facing out. The bobbins included are designed especially for your performance icon™ machine. Do not use bobbins from - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 39
Inserting the Bobbin Use only the bobbins designed for your performance 1 icon™ machine. 1. Open the bobbin cover by pushing the release button (A) to the right. Remove the cover. 2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case. It drops in only one way with the logo facing up. The bobbin will then - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 40
Changing the Bobbin Case The performance icon™ comes with two different bobbin cases. Bobbincase (1) is mounted on the machine at delivery and is used for most sewing. The second bobbin case (2), is the Straight Stitch Bobbin Case. This bobbin case is recommended to use when sewing a straight - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 41
IDT™ System (Integrated Dual Feed) For sewing any fabric precisely, the PFAFF® performance icon™ machine provides the ideal solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT™ system. As on industrial machines, the IDT™ system feeds the fabric from the top and bottom at the same time. The material is fed - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 42
holder when lowered. Attaching the Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot 1. Snap on the Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot. 2. Insert the plug, with the three dots facing out, into the accessory socket at the back of the sewing head. 42 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 43
sewing mode, such as quilt piecing. The smaller hole in the Straight Stitch Needle Plate supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from being pulled down into the bobbin Replace the bobbin cover. To prevent needle breakage or damage to the plate, remove any accessory that - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 44
Touch Screen 3 The Multi-Touch Screen Multi-Touch Screen Your performance icon™ machine features a Multi-Touch Screen which is very easy to or pinch (zoom out). This function is very useful when reading your user's guide to zoom in texts and pictures. Touch and Move Touch once and without releasing - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 45
you start your performance icon™ machine. The Start Page is always accessible through the Home button. Start Sewing Touch to open Sewing Mode. You can find the built-in User's Guide, Getting Started, Techniques and Tutorials, Sewing Instructions and Stabilizer Guide. Read about Help Center in the - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 46
start a new sewing session. Common Functions The following functions on the screen are used frequently. OK Confirms changes and pop-up messages and returns to previous window. Cancel Cancels changes and pop-up messages and returns to previous window. Touch & Hold Some icons have additional functions - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 47
The Multi-Touch Screen Settings with Toggle Function For some settings, two green dots are visible underneath the settings icon. It means you can toggle between two settings in the same control. 47 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 48
to enter the User's Guide, Getting Started, Techniques and Tutorials, Sewing Instructions and Stabilizer Guide. User's Guide Touch to access your machines complete User's Guide. The User's Guide contains all the information about your performance icon™ sewing machine. Getting Started Touch to view - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 49
tabs for Sewing Settings, Machine Settings etc. Just swipe between the tabs and make settings for your performance icon™ machine. Sewing Settings There this setting selected except when using specific accessories or special techniques that do not support thread metering. Deselect the ActivStitch™ - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 50
in stitches and sequences. • After sewing a single stitch e.g. a monogram or eyelets. If deselected, no automatic thread cut will be performed. Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that are attached in the two holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to the - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 51
settings. For example, the Feed Dogs are lowered when sewing on buttons or when free-motion sewing. Select Up and the Feed Dogs will be raised for all sewing. Select Down and the Feed Dogs will be lowered for all sewing. Note: The machine will always lower the Feed Dogs automatically when raising - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 52
the brightness of the LED lights to adapt to the light conditions in your sewing room. Simply move the slider to the right to make the LED lights brighter or to the left to make them less bright. Background Image Customize your performance icon™ machine by selecting the background image options. 52 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 53
be able to access all of the mySewnet™ services. Read about mySewnet™ services. Machine Information Machine information contains technical machine information such as: machine serial number, machine MAC address and current firmware. In machine information you can clear user account and files. 53 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 54
Help and Main Menu. 1. Help Center 2. Quick Help 3. Main Menu Help Center Touch the Help Center icon to enter the Help Center. Here you will find the built-in User's Guide, Getting Started, Techniques and Tutorials, Sewing Instructions and Stabilizer Guide. Read more in the Help Center chapter. 54 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 55
text about the icon or area. Touch OK to close the pop-up and exit Quick Help. Some Quick Helps will refer to the Built-in User's Guide for more the mySewnet™ cloud folder, or to a USB device connected to your machine. Read about loading and organizing your saved stitches and fonts in the File - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 56
dot in the Information Area. If your machine can not connect to mySewnet™ cloud or does not synchronize, see troubleshooting. Read more about mySewnet™ cloud in the mySewnet™ chapter. Recommendations Recommendations are only available in Sewing Mode. It shows recommendations for the selected - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 57
to hide the entire Information Area by swiping. Note: Touch the Information icon to show the Information Area again. Menu Panel The Menu Panel differs depending top to move the panel where you want it to be placed. Touch an icon in the panel to open a menu. Options Selected From the Menu Panel - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 58
performance icon™ allows you to access the functions you use the most by arranging them as you desire on the screen. Touch the Detach icon Move icon in the center until the control pop's up. Drag and drop it to desired location. Your machine will remember your changes when turning your machine off - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 59
If you do not get any signal or have a low signal strength see Troubleshooting. Hidden Network Touch Hidden Network to connect to a Hidden Network. A Your performance icon™ is a modern, updateable sewing machine. It is always recommended that you install the latest firmware in your machine. Firmware - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 60
created through the mySewnet™ portal at pfaff.mysewnet.com. mySewnet™ Cloud The mySewnet™ cloud is a service for hosting files in the cloud that is available to all owners and users of a mySewnet™ cloud featured machine such as your performance icon™ machine. The mySewnet™ cloud offers a simple way - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 61
is left, your machine will alert you support synchronization of a local folder on your computer with the content stored in mySewnet™ cloud. 1. Download the synchronization tool to your computer from the mySewnet™ portal at pfaff cloud folder on your performance icon™ machine. Signed in to mySewnet - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 62
mySewnet™ account. You can access the mySewnet™ portal at pfaff.mysewnet.com to use the following services: • My machines - Overview of your machines related material such as user's guide, sewing project inspiration, optional accessories information etc. • My profile - Overview of your personal - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 63
you have a working WiFi connection. Make sure that you have signed in to your mySewnet™ account. New mySewnet™ accounts are registered in the machine or at pfaff.mysewnet.com Make sure that there is available space on the mySewnet™ cloud. If the mySewnet™ cloud is not accessible although you have - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 64
Sewing 5 Sewing Sewing Mode - Introduction In Sewing Mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. Use Stitch Creator™ feature and Sequence Creator to create your own stitches and sequences. The selected stitch is shown in actual size in the stitch field. Sewing Mode - Overview Recommendations - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 65
Sewing 1. Help Center 2. mySewnet™ cloud 3. WiFi Signal Strength 4. Sewing Recommendations 5. Information 6. Active Features 7. Stitch Repeat 8. Stitch Edit 65 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 66
9. Settings 10. Stitch Creator™ feature 11. Sequence Creator 12. Balance Adjustments 13. Full Screen View 14. Tie-Off Options 15. Free-Motion Options 16. Tapering 17. mySewnet™ cloud folder 18. Load Stitch 19. Menu Panel 20. Quick Help 21. Main Menu Sewing 66 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 67
, swipe to see more categories. Select a category by touching it and then touch a subcategory to view the available stitches. Touch a stitch to load it to Sewing Mode. The select stitch window can be expanded if you touch and drag the triangle in the lower corner. The entire Menu Panel can be - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 68
the arrows in the preview to step between the stitches in the selected subcategory. Touch LOAD to open selected stitch in Sewing Mode. Touch & hold on a stitch to load it directly to Sewing Mode without the preview. Load a Stitch from File Manager Touch Main Menu and select the File Manager tab to - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 69
to the left. We recommend that you use The Stabilizer Guide in the Help Center for detailed information about the different stabilizers. 1. Presser Foot Recommendation 2. IDT™ Recommendation 3. Stabilizer Recommendation 4. Straight Stitch Needle Plate 5. Straight Stitch Bobbin Case Sewing 69 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 70
a new project in Help Center or start of a new sewing session. When turning your machine off, all changes made in Temporary Settings will be reset setting selected except when using specialty techniques or accessories that do not support thread metering. Deselect the ActivStitch™ technology feature - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 71
in stitches and sequences. • After sewing a single stitch e.g. a monogram or eyelets. If deselected, no automatic thread cut will be performed. Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that are attached in the two holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent damage to the - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 72
stitch width and stitch positioning. This will minimize the risk of breaking a needle when sewing with accessories that do not allow the use of the entire stitch width. Stitch Width Safety When selected, the machine will only allow a centered straight stitch to prevent damage to the needle, presser - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 73
sewing on buttons or when free-motion sewing. Select Up and the Feed Dogs will be raised for all sewing. Select Down and the Feed Dogs will be lowered for all sewing. Note: The machine the end of a stitch. When touching the Tie-Off icon, three options open to let you select different functions; Tie - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 74
The performance icon™ allows you to access the functions you use the most by arranging them as you desire on the sewing area. Touch the Detach icon to the needle start position in mm in relation to center needle position. The machine has a maximum of 37 needle positions (for a straight stitch). The - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 75
a buttonhole with the Sensormatic Buttonhole Foot. You can also sew a manual buttonhole, read about how to sew a manual buttonhole and how to repeat a manual buttonhole in the Sewing Techniques chapter. Button Stitch Repetition When sewing a button, you can set the number of stitch repeats. Touch - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 76
the ActivStitch™ technology feature is selected the control visible in Sewing Mode will change between thread metering and thread tension depending going to use and check the balance between the upper thread and the bobbin thread. Note: When changing the value of the thread metering/thread tension - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 77
machine can be sewn in free-motion to create fantastic effects. Touch Free-Motion to open a window where you can select between three different Free-Motion Options. For all free-motion sewing the Feed Dogs will lower automatically and the fabric must be moved manually local authorized PFAFF® dealer. - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 78
Thread Cut at the end of a stitch. When touching the Tie-Off icon, three options open to let you select different functions; Tie-Off Beginning machine. Sewing with Tie-Off Options selected • The Tie-Off Beginning will be performed as soon as you start to sew. • Press the Reverse button to perform - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 79
Sewing Stitch Repeat Stitch Repeat makes it possible for you to program an exact stitch length, it also lets you decide how many repetitions of a stitch you want to sew. Read about Stitch Repeat, Patchwork Program and Single Stitch in the Stitch Repeat chapter. 79 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 80
. Touch the List and Thumbnail View icon to toggle between showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons. In List View each file is by touching Close. The Save pop-up will close and you will return to Sewing Mode. Read about organizing your saved stitches in File Manager. Save button 1. Save - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 81
presser feet and accessories. Tapering Stitches The Tapering commands will be visible when a stitch that can be tapered is selected. Touch the Tapering menu to open a view of angles for beginning and end tapers. Select an angle by touching it in the selection area. The machine will sew the beginning - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 82
also lets you decide how many repetitions of a stitch you want to sew. Patchwork Program The Patchwork Program makes it possible for you to program select Patchwork Program. Sew your desired stitch length and press the Reverse button while sewing. The reverse indicator on the machine will be lit - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 83
presser feet and accessories. Buttonholes Sensormatic Buttonhole When you sew a buttonhole with the icon to sew identical copies. As long as that icon is selected, the machine will repeat the buttonhole over and over again. The Repeat Buttonhole icon is only visible when sewing a buttonhole manually - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 84
of stitches that will fasten the button on the fabric, using the Stitch Repetition icon. Start to sew. The machine will sew the program for you. Four Direction Sewing Use the Four Direction stitches for sewing on patches without having to turn your fabric or for decorative stitch designs. When - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 85
Sewing Special Stitch Techniques Special Stitch Technique stitches in your performance icon™ machine support your stitching. We recommend you to use Help Center and locate the Ribbon Stitches Projects for instructions on how to sew and automatically get the correct settings. Stacking Stitches Sew - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 86
Foot, a piece of stabilizer and one piece of folded fabric. The second technique is to sew two pieces of fabric together. Sewn with the Bi-Level Guide Foot: 1. Fold the fabric, right sides together, and place the stabilizer underneath, making sure it extends outside the folded edge. 2. Attach the - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 87
the guide of the foot. Sew as long as you want the lace to be and remove it from the sewing machine. accessories. Note: Touch Quick Help and then touch the selected stitch in the stitch selection area to find out which special presser foot is required for that stitch. Optional Feet Icon 87 Sewing - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 88
you will soon need to replace the bobbin. If you want to continue sewing without replacing the bobbin, touch the foot control and do not close the pop-up. When the bobbin is replaced with a full one, touch OK in the pop-up. Check Upper Thread The machine stops automatically if the upper thread runs - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 89
Sewing Cannot Use the Automatic Needle Threader If using a twin needle, touch OK and thread it manually. If using a regular not suitable for stitch width safety. Attention! If the machine stops and this pop-up appears on the screen you need to stop sewing. Wait a moment and touch OK when it is - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 90
In Sequence Creator, you can create and adjust a sequence of stitches. Combine various 9mm stitches, side-motion stitches and stitch fonts from the machine, the mySewnet™ cloud or from a USB device. Stitches made in Stitch Creator™ feature can also be inserted in a sequence. You can create sequences - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 91
Sequence Creator - Overview Sequence Creator 1. Sign in to mySewnet™ cloud 2. WiFi signal strength 3. Length of Sequence 4. Step Between Stitches 5. Stitch Settings Window 6. Stitch Width 91 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 92
7. Stitch Length 8. Stitch Settings 9. Keyboard 10. Cancel 11. OK 12. Full Screen View 13. True Size 14. Duplicate 15. Delete 16. Mirror End to End 17. Mirror Side to Side 18. Directional Stitches 19. Sequence Commands 20. Load from mySewnet™ cloud Folder 21. Load Font 22. Load Stitch 23. Menu - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 93
, swipe to see more categories. Select a category by touching it and then touch a subcategory to view the available stitches. Touch a stitch to load it to Sewing Mode. The select stitch window can be expanded if you touch and drag the triangle in the lower corner. The entire Menu Panel can be - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 94
the density or position of the selected stitch. The adjustments work just like in Sewing Mode. Delete a Stitch or Letter If you want to delete a stitch or the cursor to the stitch you want to duplicate. Touch the Duplicate icon to copy the selected stitch. Note: Make your adjustments on the stitch - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 95
angles. Touch the Directional Field to select which angle you want to insert a stitch. When the intended angle is selected, touch the insert icon and one stitch will be inserted in the sequence at the cursor position. The Directional Stitch can be deleted, duplicated or mirrored without closing the - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 96
machine to Tie-Off and Cut the threads and raise the presser foot. Move the cursor to the position where you want to add a command. Select it and an icon will be added into the sequence. This confirms that the command is inserted and it also shows where the command will be performed - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 97
View to toggle between showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons. In List View each file is shown with the file name and New Folder 9. Toggle Between List and Thumbnail View Sew Your Sequence To sew your stitch sequence, load it to Sewing Mode by touching OK in Sequence Creator. Sequence - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 98
the sequence and the Edit Sequence will be highlighted. Touch to enter Sequence Creator again. Make your adjustments and touch OK to load it to Sewing Mode. Touch cancel to undo. Note: Touch and hold in the stitch field area to open the Smart Toolbox to access Edit in Sequence Creator - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 99
Sequence Creator Pop-up Messages in Sequence Creator Stitch Cannot be Added in Sequence Some stitches are not possible to insert in a stitch sequence, for example buttonholes and special stitch menus such as 4-Way stitches. Maximum Number of Stitches Has Been Reached The stitch you are trying to - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 100
. Your stitch can be saved to the mySewnet™ cloud folder or to a USB device. To open Stitch Creator™ feature, just touch the Stitch Creator™ feature icon. 100 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 101
Stitch Creator™ Feature - Overview Stitch Creator™ Feature 1. WiFi Connection 2. mySewnet™ cloud 3. Multi-Select 4. Select All 5. Arrows (shows current stitch) 6. Preview 101 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 102
mark the previous or next stitch point in your stitch, touch the Multi Select icon and use the arrows. The current stitch position is shown between the arrows. To select all stitch points at the same time, touch the Select All icon. If the icon is green, it means that it is activated, and if it is - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 103
Select All To select all stitch points at the same time, touch the Select All icon. To deselect all, touch the icon again. If the icon is green, it means that it is activated, and if it is white it is deactivated. Preview When making a stitch in Stitch Creator™ a preview of - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 104
or Stitch Point You can also add an existing stitch from the stitch selection shortcut in the menu bar or the Selection Menu. Touch the icon to insert one single stitch point. The two stitch points will create a new stitch. Duplicate Selected Stitch Point If you want to duplicate a stitch point - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 105
on the work area and the Smart Toolbox will appear. Select Edit in Stitch Creator™ and the stitch will open in Stitch Creator™. Load and Sew a Stitch To sew the created stitch touch OK in the lower right corner of the screen. Your stitch will be loaded to - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 106
find information on how to use your performance icon™ machine and learn more about its features. Help Center - Overview 1. Help Center Window 2. User's Guide 3. Getting Started 4. Techniques and Tutorials 5. Sewing Instructions 6. Stabilizer Guide 7. mySewnet™ 8. WiFi Settings 9. Quick Help 10 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 107
. Here you will find information about how to operate your performance icon™ machine and what the different features of the machine are. You can see the User's Guide by Index or by looking in the Category. The category option shows the help topics divided into categories following the structure of - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 108
will open with Step-by-Step instructions and animations. • Threading the Upper Thread • Automatic Needle Threader • Engage/Disengage the IDT™ System • Bobbin Winding • Bobbin Winding Through Needle • Inserting the Bobbin 1. Quick Start Guides 2. mySewnet™ 3. WiFi Settings 4. Quick Help 5. Return - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 109
to Previous Window Garment Techniques In this section you will find tutorials about how to sew different sewing techniques for garments such as collars, zippers, pockets etc. In each project you will find Step-by-Step instructions with images and/or animations. The stitches needed for the chosen - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 110
tutorials about how to sew different kinds of quilt techniques such as piecing, binding etc. In each project you will find Step-by-Step instructions type you are using for your project. Stabilizer Guide Touch to open the Stabilizer Guide. Select a stabilizer group to view different stabilizers - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 111
. You can decrease or increase the text in the Viewer by touching one of the A icons. There are two tabs that you can toggle between, Instruction and Content. The Instruction tab contains all instructions, images and animations that you need to see to be able to do the project. In the content - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 112
Slider to move forwards or backwards in the animation. Touch & hold on Rewind to start the animation from the beginning. Touch the Chapter /Section icon to toggle between seeing the entire video or current chapter. Close the animation by touching the X. You can also touch outside the video player - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 113
is used to open font files and stitch files. Store your saved files in the mySewnet™ cloud folder or to a USB device connected to your performance icon™ machine. 113 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 114
File Manager File Manager - Overview 1. Return To Previous Window 114 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 115
2. Quick Help 3. WiFi Signal Strength 4. mySewnet™ cloud folder 5. Selection Area 6. File Information 7. Cut 8. Copy 9. Paste 10. Rename File or Folder 11. Create New Folder 12. Delete 13. List/Thumbnail View 14. Multi-Select 15. Move Up One Folder 16. USB Device 17. mySewnet™ cloud folder File - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 116
File Formats Your performance icon™ machine can load the following file formats: • .SPX (stitch file) • .JOS (project files) Note: If the file type or file version is not supported by your machine, or the file is damaged, it is shown in the selection area as an unrecognized file. Browse File Manager - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 117
open it. Organize Below are instructions on how to organize your files in File Manager. Create New Folder Touch the create new folder icon to create a new folder or folder, touch to select it and then touch the rename file or folder icon. A pop-up message opens where you can enter the new name for - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 118
File or Folder To delete a file or folder, select it and touch the delete icon. A pop-up message will appear so that you can confirm the deletion. If all files and folders shown in the active folder, touch & hold the delete icon for a few seconds. A popup message will appear so that you can confirm - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 119
File Manager Not Enough Available Memory When only a small amount of space is left, your machine will alert you one time. If you continue to fill the space, it will not remind you again, until the space is completely full. Move - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 120
sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft and slightly damp microfiber cloth. Removing the Needle Plate and Cleaning the Bobbin - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 121
down until it clicks into place. Replace the bobbin cover. Maintenance Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will find solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized PFAFF® retailer who will be happy to help you - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 122
go to manual cleaning. A new pop-up message with further instructions will appear. If you cannot identify the problem or are sewing is disabled to prevent damage to the machine. Please contact your local authorized service center. Contact your authorized PFAFF® retailer for service. The Machine - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 123
PFAFF® problem is solved. Bobbin Thread Breaks Is the correct bobbin used? Did you insert the bobbin properly? Is the needle plate hole damaged? Is the bobbin area full of lint? Is the bobbin wound correctly? Use only bobbins especially designed for the performance icon™ machine. Check the bobbin - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 124
your technician diagnose the problem. Non-Original Parts and Accessories The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by use of non-original accessories or parts. Technical specification performance icon™ machine Rated voltage Nominal consumption Light Sewing speed Foot control model - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 125
Net weight (kg), machine only 14.5 Machine dimensions: Length (mm) 590 Width (mm) 220 Height (mm) 400 • The technical specifications and this user's guide can be changed without prior notice. Maintenance 125 - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 126
be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 127
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 80dB(A). The machine must only be used with foot control of type FR5 manufactured by Shanghai Binao Precision Mould Co., Ltd. SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 128
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the user and the product. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned underneath the Sewing Machine. ICON, IDT, IDT™, MYSEWNET, PERFORMANCE, PFAFF, and PERFECTION STARTS HERE are trademarks of Singer Sourcing Limited LLC. Please note that on disposal, this - Pfaff performance icon | Users Guide - Page 130
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