After reading all of the posts here, i wonder how in the world our relatives cleaned things up without a pressure washer!! Why, they used a broom or mop, with liberal use of soap and muscle! Never had to worry about the things breaking--oh, maybe a mop handle, or the broom lost some bristles, but they never had to borrow the neighbors fancy power washer, which weren't available 40 years ago, except for commercial use. Seems to me, there's a sucker born every minute, reinforced by the stories of all the troubles apparently inherent with powered pressure washers! And--if the thing ain't made by an American company, don't buy it! and especially not if it has Chinese made parts! Back when i was a kid (the 30's) toys were imported from Japan, that were of such inferior quality, the stores sold them really cheap! And, the only thing that came from Japan that we took notice of was Pearl Harbor! Rusty

A piping or cording foot has a channel down the length of it that actually fits over the cording and fabric, as opposed to a zipper foot which just rides up against it so the needle can get close. I use the cording foot to make single and double cording and also to sew the cording into the cushions (since you're sewing blind, in that situation). It's nice to have, but not necessary. You can buy them in low shank, high shank, or slant shank versions, so unless your current machine has a very unusual foot, you should be able to order one. If I remember correctly, a lot of old Kenmores are slant shank, but check your machine or look it up to be sure. I use a 1/4" cording foot for 5/32" plastic or tissue welt cording (which is the standard cording size on pillows and upholstery); if your fabric is very thin or very thick, you might need a different size cording foot.

I do remember taking a foot control apart that belonged to my 1935 FW, my big mistake. Cleaned out the lint and dust....when I tried to put the top and bottom back together.....it was impossible for me, because there were some moveable pieces that had to match up with other moveable pieces........... bought a new one! I'm very excited that I have found an older former Singer "guy" that has agreed to look at the machine and cord tomorrow!.......AND he said that if it is the cord, he will fix it while I wait! WHOOPIE!!.....pure luck.

Your KitchenAid is a Whirlpool direct-drive machine. The design was produced from early 1980s until approx 2010 under brand names Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Inglis ... and Maytag, Admiral, and Amana after 2006 (when Whirlpool bought Maytag). Also Crosley at some point. The motor can be put under excess load if the coupler isn't installed correctly (each half of the coupler must be pressed on flush with the end of the motor shaft and transmission shaft). I suppose there's a possibility your servicer didn't do it quite right. Other than that, examination of the machine would be necessary to determine what may be the cause of the burning odor. Could be there's a loose connection on a wire to the motor or some other issue. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if the servicer "sabotaged" something in response to your comeback about finding the transmission at a cheaper price online, in regards to their overall attitude at the situation. The transmission holds 16 oz. of oil so a few drops or even up to an ounce or two missing is of no large concern. Whirlpool Transmission Part # 3360629 Whirlpool Transmission Internal Parts PartSelect - Replacing Whirlpool Transmission 3360629 Be aware if you search for more videos that there's a newer washer design known as VMW that also has a transmission but it's not the same as yours.