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Kenmore 141.1664 Gas Grill User Manual

1. Question Are the serial and model numbers of my grill listed somewhere for future reference Answer This information is listed on a silver label found on the right side of your Grill Head under the Side Shelf Question Sometimes hear a humming sound coming from my regulator What causes this Answer The humming noise is actually the gas flowing through the regulator Alow volume of noise is perfectly normal and will not interfere with the opera tions of the grill If humming noise is loud and exces sive you may need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas flow device Note This purging procedure should be done every time anew LP gas tank is connected to your grill For help with this procedure refer to page 17 step 4 or call the Customer Service Helpline at the number shown below Customer Service Helpline If you have questions about assembly or grill operation or if there are damaged or missing parts when you unpack this unit from the shipping box call us 8am 8pm CST Monday through Friday at 1 888 317 7642 20 Orolo e E E A WARNING Your grill will get very hot Never lean over the cooking area while using your grill Do not touch cooking surfaces grill housing grill lid or any other grill parts while the grill is in operation or until the grill has cooled down after use Failure to comply with these instructions may result in serious bodily injury Burn off Befo
2. Before initial use and periodically thereafter we suggest you wash your grill using a mild soap and warm water solution You can use a wash cloth or sponge for this process Do not use a stiff wire or brass brush that might remove paint during the cleaning process Cleaning Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces Weathering and extreme heat can cause exterior stainless steel surfaces to turn tan in color Use a foam or cream Stainless Steel Cleaner to polish the stainiess steel surfaces of your grill Never use abra sive cleaners or scrubbers because they will scratch and damage your grill Follow these steps for the best results 1 Turnthe LP gas tank valve clockwise to the full OFF position Disconnect the regulator and hose assembly from LP gas tank Cover exposed gas fitting with aluminum foil 2 Remove dirt or grease using a soft cloth and polish stainless surfaces Wipe with a soft cloth 3 Remove aluminum foil from exposed gas fitting and allow grill to air dry before attaching the regulator and hose to your LP gas tank Cleaning The Burner Tubes and Burner Ports To reduce the chance of FLASH BACK the proce dure below should be followed at least once a month in late summer or early fall when spiders are most active or when your grill has not been used for a period of time 1 Turn all burner valves to the full OFF position 2 Turn the LP gas tank valve clockwise to the full OFF position 3 Detach the reg
3. HANG LEDGE Installing Side Burner and Side Shelf 1 Remove and discard the protective rubber boots from the Side Shelf and Side Burner braces 2 Enlisting the aid of an assistant attach Side Burner to tank side of grill Remove the fasten ing strip from burner Attach Side Shelf to side opposite tank as shown in Fig 9 Align the 4 holes on Side Shelf and Side Burner frame with the Cart Legs Tighten securely using 4 of the 1 4 x3 4 Phillips head screws provided Place a Storage Bin into left Side Shelf 4 The Brass Adaptor of the Gas Valve Assembly located directly behind the Side Burner control knob has 2 threaded fittings Connect the Connection Tube from Grill Head to the horizon tal fitting Connect hose end of LP gas regula tor to vertical fitting Tighten both connections securely with adjustable wrench See Fig 9a 5 For Natural Gas grills Connect the hose end of the 12 Natural Gas Hose to the vertical fitting as shown in Fig 9b Also read the natural gas safety instructions on the next page 6 On both LP gas and natural gas grills con nect the Ignition Wire terminal from Side Burner with the other from Grill Head See Fig 9 Bind the connected Ignition Wires and Connection Tube together using the supplied Fastening Band 7 Install and slide the 5 Tool Hooks onto the Tool Holder from the narrow section For safety s sake the Tool Hooks face in the same direction as both ends of Tool Holder See
4. WARNING Failure to open Grill or Side Burner Lid during the lighting procedures could result in a fire or explosion that could cause serious bodily injury death or property damage 6 Set control knobs to OFF and open the LP gas tank valve slowly until 1 4 to 1 2 open 7 For grill lighting push and turn the LEFT control knob to HIGH To light the Side Burner turn its control knob to HIGH 8 Immediately press the electric ignitor for 3 4 seconds to light the burner 9 Ifthe burner does not light turn the control knob to OFF wait 5 minutes for gas to clear then retry 10 Once the left grill burner is ignited the adjacent burner can be lit by simply turning its control knob to HIGH 11 Adjust control knobs to your desired cooking temperature Lighting Your Grill by Match To light your gas grill by match follow steps 1 through 6 of the Basic Lighting Procedures Then insert a lit match through the lighting hole on either side of the grill See Fig 16 Turn the nearest control knob to the HIGH setting to release gas The burner should light immediately Figure 16 LIGHTING HOLE WARNING Never lean over the grill cooking area while lighting your gas grill Keep your face and body a safe distance at least 18 inches from the lighting hole or burners when lighting your grill by match If the grill fails to light properly 1 Turn gas off at source and turn the control knob to OFF
5. Install Tank Guide To Cart LPG only Restrict Drawer From Being Pulled Out Too Far Install Grill Head To Cart Install Side Shelf and Side Burner To Cart P0239A Door Handle P5589A Magnetic Door Stop P8080A AA Battery Install To Front Doors K NM FHP A MOM HM A A BR NN OO NNN AL Install To Cart EN Install To Electric Ignitor Install Tool Holder To Side Shelf H015 M6 Phillips Head Screw H016 M6 Nut Boho H013 M18x1 5 Nut Install Pressure Cylinder To Holder LPG only HO14 M8x1 25 Nut pS ry Hook To Pressure Cylinder only Actual Size and Quantity of Each Hardware Piece lt j 3 8 Wheel Bolt l M6 Philips Head Screw Qty 2 Spring Washer 3 8 Nut Qty 2 Ref HOO Qty 2 Qty 2 Ref H015 packed with i Ref H002 Ref H003 Tool Holder 1 4 x3 4 Phillips 1 4 x1 2 Phillips 1 4 x5 8 Part M4x6mm Phillips 4 4 Nut 4 4 Lock Nut Head Screw Head Screw Threaded Bolt Head Screw Qty 22 Qty 4 Qty 8 Qty 26 4 for LPG Qty 4 Qty 4 Ref H008 Ref H009 Ref H004 Ref H005 Ref H006 Ref H007 he 2 ae a Door Handle Part PO239A Magnetic Door Stop Part P5589A AA Battery Part P8080A Qty 2 Scale 1 2 Qty 2 Scale 1 2 Qty 1 Scale 1 2 M8x1 25 Nut M6 Nut 1 4 x1 3 8 Phillips Qty 1 for LPG Qty 2 Head Screw M18x1 5 Nut Ref H014 attached Ref HO16 packed Qty 4 Qty 1 for LPG to Pressure Cylinder with Tool Holder Ref H012 Ref H013 attached to
6. Wait at least five minutes for gas to clear then retry Check gas supply and connections Repeat lighting procedure If your grill still fails to operate properly turn the gas off at source turn the control knobs to OFF then check the following e Misalignmentof burner tubes over orifices Correction Reposition burner tubes over orifices e Obstruction in gas line Correction Remove fuel line from grill Do not smoke Open gas supply for one second to clear any obstruction from fuel line Close off gas supply at source and reconnect fuel line to grill Plugged orifice Correction Remove burners from grill by pulling cotter pin beneath burner using a screwdriver or pliers Carefully lift each burner up and away from gas valve orifice Remove the orifice from gas valve and gently clear any obstruction with a fine wire Then reinstall all orifices burners cotter pins and cooking components If an obstruction is suspected in gas valves or gas valve bracket please call for repair service at 1 800 4 MY HOME Misalignment of ignitor on burner Correction Check for proper position of the electrode tip as shown in Figure 13 The gap between the Spark Electrode Tip and Spark Receiver should be approximately 3 16 Adjust if necessary With the gas supply closed and all control knobs set to OFF press the electric ignitor cap and check for the presence of a spark at the electrode Disconnected I
7. When installing the Front Doors make sure SNS the door bolt holes are located on the hinge ee ee sides of the Cart Legs Found in Hardware Pack 4 Install either Front Door by inserting 1 4 x5 8 eee part threaded bolt through the lower door bolt hole of the Front Door and into the tapped hole of the Bottom Shelf Tighten securely Next align the upper door bolt hole of Front Door with the tapped hole in the Top Panel Figures of Cabinet Insert 1 4 x5 8 part threaded bolt provided and tighten securely 5 Repeat these steps to install the other Front Door UPPER DOOR How To Level The Grill Cart So The Doors Line Up BOLT HOLE When the top edge of the cabinet doors do not line up your grill cart needs to be leveled This step is often DOOR HANDLE required after initial assembly and when your grill has been moved to a new location To level your grill cart use an 11 16 open end wrench to unscrew either front or rear Castor counterclockwise from its Castor Seat see bottom of the Cart Leg until the cabinet doors are aligned See Fig 5 TAPPED HOLE LOWER DOOR BOLT HOLE FRONT DOOR 10 Assembling The LP Gas Tank Hook Attach the Pressure Cylinder Holder and Tank Guide to the Cart Legs Wheel Side of grill as shown in Fig 6 Align the tapped holes of both parts with the holes on Side Panel Secure firmly using 4 of the 1 4 x1 2 Philips head screws and nuts provided Assembling The Grill Pulled out Spice
8. on low for approximately 20 minutes or until bottom of crust is light brown Lastly raise the lid and finish cooking pizza by turning burner under the cooking pan on high for about 2 minutes This will insure the center of pizza gets brown Then turn off heat slice and serve directly from pan FRESH VEGETABLE STIR FRY Take a trip to the Orient with this easy and healthy vegetable recipe Makes 4 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoonsoil onion cut into wedges carrot thinly sliced cups broccoli cut into small flowerets red pepper sliced sticks celery thinly sliced cup snow peas 2 cup chicken broth ae 0 Nh Preparation Heat oil in a wok or saute pan directly over a high heat Add onion and cook 1 minute Add carrot and broccoli and stir fry 2 minutes then add red pepper celery and snow peas and continue cooking 1 minute more Add chicken broth and toss vegetables until cooked to desired doneness ONION BLOSSOMS Great served as a snack or to dress up barbecued meats poultry or fish Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 medium sweet onions 4 5 ounces each 1 tablespoons margarine or butter melted 1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard 1 8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 pepper optional Preparation Peel onions then cut almost completely through each onion forming 8 wedges Onion will be loose but still be intact Prepare four 12 inch squares of aluminum foil Place one onio
9. 10c Insert the Pressure Cylinder into Pressure Cylinder Guide and secure using the de tached M18x1 5 nut See Fig 11 Attach Tank Hook to the lower thread of Pressure Cylinder and secure firmly using the detached M8x1 25 nut Once tank is con nected the dial will indicate amount of gas DIAL NOTCHED in tank HOLE PRESSURE Natural Gas Safety Instructions CYLINDER Your natural gas grillis designed to operate on natural gas only at a pressure of 7 water column W C 1 4 psig or 1 75 kpa regulated at the residential meter Check with your gas utility company for local gas pressure and with your local municipality for building code requirements If your residential gas line pressure has not been regu lated to 7 W C contact your local gas utility company for professional assistance Figure 10c Itis recommended that a Shutoff Valve be installed at the gas supply source outdoors Install ata point after PRESSURE the gas pipe exits the outside wall and before the SY SER quick disconnect hose or install itatthe point before the gas line piping enters the ground f Figure 11 Pipe sealing compound or pipe thread tape resistant to the action of natural gas must be used on all male pipe threads when making the connection Disconnect your gas grill from fuel source when the gas supply is being tested at high pressures This gas grill and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from th
10. Door Handle PO239A 2 14 Bowl Panel Left PO7SIA 1 56 Pot Support P80C6A 1 15 Bowl Panel Right PO752A q 57 Side Burner Body Inner P2323B 1 16 Bowl Panel Rear P07328B 1 58 Electrode Assembly P2627A 1 17 Bowl Panel Front P0731B 1 59 Burner Assembly Side Burner P1920A 1 18 Heat Shield P2968A 1 60 Gas Valve Assembly Side Burner 1 19 Gas Valve Assembly main 4 NG PACIA No PISCA 61 Gas Valve Bracket P80C9A 1 20 Gas Manifold P5028A 62 Connection Tube P3983E 1 21 Electric ignitor P2503C 63 NG 12 Hose Kit P3718A 1 22 Control Panel P2957A 64 Air Shutter NG only P80C7A 4 23 Control Knob P3430A Owner s Manual P4799C 1 24 Control Knob Seat P3430C Hardware Pack contents pg 5 6 P5SE8A 4 ae Storage Bin PIIA If there are damaged or missing parts when you 26 Grease Draining Tray P2736A unpack this unit from the shipping box or you have 27 Grease Receptacle P2717C questions about assembly callus 8am 8pm CST 28 Insert Plate Stainless Steel P1131B Mondaythrough Friday ae 29 Side Shelf P1131E 1 888 317 7642 30a Side Burner Body outer for LPG P1137C 30b Side Burner Body outer for NG P1137B For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART aay ON ON 2a e ORO INO ge ek Gk A ee Re ee ee Se ee 31 Bottom Shelf of Cabinet P1042A 32 Cart Legs Castor Side P0932A To make sure you obtain the correct replacement 33 Cart Legs Wheel Side P08
11. Fig 9c 8 Attach the Tool Holder to the left Side Shelf Align the holes on Tool Holder with the holes on the left side of Side Shelf Secure firmly using 2 of the M6 Phillips head screws and M6 nuts packed with the Tool Holder 9 Slide the 2 screw covers onto both ends of Tool Holder See Fig 9c Figure 9c g TOOL HOOK FACING INWARDS NARROW SECTION 12 SIDE SHELF CART LEGS IGNITION WIRE FROM GRILL HEAD Figure 9 A gt STORAGE BIN CONNECTION IGNITION WIRE FROM SIDE BURNER FASTENING BAND NOTCHED HOLE FOR THE DIAL OF FUEL GAUGE SIDE BURNER BRASS ADAPTOR GAS VALVE REGULATOR WITH HOSE LPG MODEL ONLY Figure 9a LP gas model only GAS VALVE FOR SIDE BURNER BRASS ADAPTOR s So REGULATOR WITH HOSE CONNECTION TUBE FROM GRILL HEAD Figure 9b Natural gas model only GAS VALVE FOR SIDE BURNER BRASS ADAPTOR 12 NATURAL GAS HOSE CONNECTION TUBE FROM GRILL HEAD Installing LP Gas Fuel Gauge Assembly Figure 10a 1 Unscrew the M18x1 5 and M8x1 25 nuts from the Pressure Cylinder Unscrew and remove the Fixing Ring from the DIAL Dial See Fig 10a Insert the end with Pressure Cylinder through FIXINGRING the notched hole on right Side Shelf See Fig 10b Turn the Dial until it matches the notched hole and push it into the hole Screw the Fixing Ring back to the Dial from Figure 10b the Pressure Cylinder side See Fig
12. NN Preparing Onions Place onions in a cooking pan or on a small piece of aluminum foil Combine melted margarine mustard and honey then drizzle over onions Cover pan with lid or fold up edges of foil and seal with double fold to completely enclose onions leaving space for steam to build Place pan or foil packet on grill directly over medium heat for 15 minutes with the grill hood up Preparing Burgers While onions are cooking combine ground beef salt and pepper in a medium bowl and mix well Shape mixture into four 3 4 inch burger patties and add to grill directly over heat Grill burgers along with onions for about 5 minutes then turn burgers Grill for 8 to 10 minutes more or until no pink remains in meat and onions are tender To serve toast both sides of Texas toast on grill Then top each slice of Texas toast with a burger lettuce tomato and onion Sprinkle with pepper if desired DOUBLE SALSA BURGERS A fresh tomato salsa flavors the beef mixture for a zesty tasting burger The salsa also serves as a colorful topping Makes 6 burger patties Ingredients 1 large tomato seeded and finely chopped 1 2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1 4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers 1 garlic clove minced 1 tablespoon snipped cilantro 27 1 4 teaspoon salt 11 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 3 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese 1 4 cup dairy sour cream and
13. Tray 1 Install 2 of the 1 4 x1 2 Phillips head screws to the rear of the Track Without these screws the Pulled out Spice Tray will not stop properly 2 Slide the Pulled out Spice Tray into the Tracks until it stops See Fig 7 3 Install 2 of the 1 4 x1 2 Phillips head screws to the front of the Track This important step prevents the Pulled out Spice Tray from being pulled outside the tracks See Fig 7 Installing The Grill Head 1 Now that you ve assembled the grill cart you can install the pre assembled Grill Head See Fig 8 To reduce the weight of the Grill Head we suggest you open the Grill Lid and remove the packed components Even with the components removed this step requires 2 people to lift and position the Grill Head onto the grill cart Be sure to align the 2 holes beneath the hang ledge on each side of the Grill Head with the 2 holes on each cross brace of cart Raise Grill Lid and insert 4 of the 1 4 x1 3 8 Phillips head screws and lock nuts and tighten securely 2 From the back side of grill head install the Grease Draining Tray See Fig 8 3 Center the Grease Receptacle under Grease Draining Tray See Fig 8 CROSS BRACE Figure 6 TRACK go FOR PULLED OUT SPICE TRAY cE PRESSURE CYLINDER HOLDER PULLED OUT SPICE TRAY Figure 7 FOR PULLED OUT SPICE TRAY PULLED OUT SPICE TRAY Figure 8 GREASE RECEPTACLE GRILL HEAD GREASE DRAINING TRAY
14. after every filling to ensure that it remains free of defects e Always keep LP gas tanks in an upright position e Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this gas grill e An LP gas tank that is not connected for use must not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other gas grill e Donot subject the LP gas tank to excessive heat e Never store an LP gas tank indoors If you store your gas grill in the garage or other indoor location always disconnect the LP gas tank first and store it safely outside e LP gas tanks must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area Disconnected LP gas tanks must not be stored in a building garage or any other enclosed area e When your gas grill is not in use the gas must be turned off at the LP gas tank e The regulator and hose assembly must be inspected before each use of the grill If there is excessive abrasion or wear or if the hose is cut it must be replaced prior to the grill being used again e Keep the gas regulator hose away from hot grill surfaces and dripping grease Avoid unnecessary twisting of hose Visually inspect hose prior to each use for cuts cracks excessive wear or other damage If the hose appears damaged do not use the gas grill Call Sears at 1 800 4 MY HOME for a Sears authorized replacement hose Never light your gas grill with the lid closed or before checking to insure the burner tubes are fully seated o
15. and top with cheese Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil 2 teaspoons snipped fresh tarragon or 1 4 teaspoon dried tarragon crushed 1 4 teaspoon salt 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 2 avocados pitted peeled and chopped 1 tomato chopped 1 clove garlic minced 2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded green chili peppers of your choice green onions finely chopped tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro tablespoon honey tablespoon lemon juice _ N Preparing the Chicken Combine wine oil tarragon and salt Rinse chicken and dry with paper towels Place chicken in plastic bag and into shallow dish then add marinade and seal bag Rotate chicken to coat well and chill up to 24 hours turning bag occasionally Preparing the Avocado Dressing Combine avocados tomato garlic chili peppers onions cilantro honey and lemon juice Toss well then cover and chill up to 2 hours Grilling the Chicken Remove the chicken from plastic bag and reserve the marinade Grill chicken directly over medium heat with lid up for 5 minutes Turn chicken and brush with marinade then grill for 5 10 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink Serve with side of avocado dressing 30 BARBECUED CHICKEN Another backyard favorite this recipe includes an easy to make sweet and spicy sauce Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 2 cup ketchup 1 4 cup orange marmala
16. and after each cookout apply a thin layer of cooking oil spray or vegetable shortening to each Cooking Grid and optional cast iron accessory Be sure to coat the entire surface including edges and any areas with chipped porcelain Insert the Cooking Grids and accessories into your grill and warm 2 to 3 minutes Question Sometimes my grill does not light when push the Ignition Button Why Answer Refer to the Lighting Instructions in this Owner s Manual Also check these common causes e Ignition AA battery may need replacing e Ignition wires may be loose Remove the AA battery inspect the Ignitor Junction Box found behind the Control Panel and connect any loose wires Question What is the best way to protect my new Kenmore gas grill from the weather Answer A good quality grill cover should be used to protect your grill when not in use Kenmore Grill Cover 15811 is made to fit this particular grill model Also follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions in this Owner s Manual on a timely basis and your new grill will give you years of enjoyment Question Where can buy replacement parts Answer For the repair or replacement parts you need call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Use only Sears authorized parts The use of any part that is not Sears authorized can be dangerous and will also void your product warranty You willneed your model number and serial number to order parts
17. bodily injury death or property damage CONGRATULATIONS Your Kenmore Elite gas grill is now ready to grill Remember to keep the lid open when cooking directly on the grill For most foods it s best to start grilling on high Once the food is seared reduce the heat to medium Foods marinated with ingredients such as honey may burn because of the high sugar content You should begin their cooking on medium A favorite on the grill is sausages Always cook them slowly and if they re particularly fatty it may be best to partially boil them first Guide to Grilling Meat and Poultry with the Direct Cooking Method Grilling Steak and Ribs Turn the grill burners on high close the lid and preheat your grill 3 to 5 minutes Open lid and place the meat on the cooking grid directly above the lit burners Cook the meat on both sides until seared Reduce the heat to medium and cook meat until done Grilling times will vary according to meat thickness Grilling Hamburger and Sausages Turn the grill burners on high close lid and preheat your grill 3 to 5 minutes Open lid and place the meat on the cooking grid directly above the lit burners Cook the meat on both sides until seared Reduce the heat to medium and cook the meat until done Grilling times will vary according to meat thickness Grilling Poultry Turn the grill burners on high close lid and preheat your grill 2 to 3 minutes Then raise the lid reduce heat to medium an
18. burner and out the ports Figure 1 GAS COLLECTOR BOX SPARK ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY BURNER BURNER PORT TO CLEAN BURNER TUBE INSERT HOOK HERE COTTER PIN BURNER TUBE Tools Required for Assembly Size 2 phillips screwdriver Size 4 phillips screwdriver Adjustable wrench Long nose pliers Open end wrench 11 16 size Protective work gloves Eye protection Contents for Hardware Pack Part P55E8A The following table illustrates a breakdown of the hardware pack It highlights what components are used in the various stages of assembly Ref Component Qty to Use Purpose of Components H005 1 4 x1 2 Phillips Head Screw Install Bottom Shelf To Cart Legs HOOS 1 4 Nut HOO1 3 8 Wheel Bolt H002 Spring Washer H003 3 8 Nut HOOS 1 4 x1 2 Phillips Head Screw H008 1 4 Nut H005 1 4 x1 2 Phillips Head Screw H008 1 4 Nut H005 1 4 x1 2 Phillips Head Screw H008 1 4 Nut H007 M4x6mm Phillips Head Screw H006 1 4 x5 8 Part Threaded Bolt H005 1 4 x1 2 Phillips Head Screw H008 1 4 Nut H005 1 4 x1 2 Phillips Head Screw H008 1 4 Nut H005 1 4 x1 2 Phillips Head Screw H012 1 4 x1 3 8 Phillips Head Screw H009 1 4 Lock Nut HO04 1 4 x3 4 Phillips Head Screw Install Wheels To Cart Legs Install Rear Panel To Cart Install Top Panel To Cart Install Door Stops To Cart Install Door Handles To Doors Install Doors To Cart Install Pressure Cylinder Holder To Cart LPG only
19. directly over a high heaton your grill or side burner Add only a small amount of food at a time to ensure fast cooking and also to allow the wok to reheat between ingredients DEEP FRYING TECHNIQUES Awide variety of foods can be deep fried outdoors on your grill from potatoes to seafood and chicken Deep frying uses a large portion of oil preferably saturated The outdoor location is ideal for deep frying as smoke grease and smells reach for the sky not the ceiling of your kitchen Preparing to Deep fry Deep fry on your grill using a cooking pan or wok over direct heat with the grill lid raised Fill the cooking pan no more than half full of vegetable or corn oil Start with low heat then raise the heat gradually Check the temperature of the oil carefully with a frying thermometer or test with a cube of bread The cube of bread should brown in about 30 seconds for most cooking needs A temperature between 350 and 400 degrees is optimal for preparing the majority of deep fried foods Food Preparation Foods being deep fried taste better when coated with either batter or breadcrumbs to add flavor and prevent moisture from escaping Tips for Deep frying Wear an insulated cooking glove and slowly lower foods into the hot oil using a wire scoop or stainless steel tongs Add only a small quantity of food to the oil allow it to cook then repeat with another small quantity This ensures the oil doesn t drop in temperature
20. ledge above the Stainiess Steel Flame Tamers 3 Place the Secondary Cooking Rack into the slots on the upper left and upper right of grill bowl panels Connecting A Liquid Propane Gas LP gas Tank To Your Grill 1 Hang your filled gas tank on the Tank Hook The lower section of the gas tank will lean on the Tank Guide See Fig 15 Make sure the LP gas tank valve is in the full OFF position Turn clockwise to close 2 Check the tank valve to ensure it has proper external mating threads to fit the hose amp regulator assembly provided Type 1 connec tion per ANSI Z221 58a 1998 3 Make sure all burner valves are in the OFF position 4 Inspect the valve connection port and regulator assembly Look for any damage or debris Remove any debris Inspect hose for damage Never attempt to use damaged or plugged equipment 5 When connecting the hose and regulator assembly to the tank valve hand tighten nut clockwise to a full stop Do Not use a wrench to tighten because it could damage the Quick Coupling Nut and result in a hazardous condition 6 Open the tank valve fully counterclockwise Use a soapy water solution to check all connections for leaks before attempting to light your grill See Checking for LP Gas Leaks on page 16 If a leak is found turn the tank valve off and do not use your grill until the leak is repaired Disconnecting A Liquid Propane Gas LP gas Tank From Your Grill 1 Turn the burner va
21. on low High 410 480 F Both outside burners on high 24 Guide to Stir Frying and Deep Frying STIR FRYING TECHNIQUES This method of cooking is popular around the world and can be easily accomplished outdoors on your Kenmore Elite gas grill It s a quick and healthful way of prepar ing a complete meal using meat poultry or seafood in infinite combinations with other interesting ingredients like vegetables rice or noodles Preparing to Stir fry Although it is possible to stir fry in other dishes the wok is your best tool Its high sides enable the cook to stir food without spillage Its construction allows you to cook quickly at high temperatures with instant control of heat which is essential for successful stir frying Food preparation Slice meat and poultry into long thin strips and cube fish fillets Remove all fat from meat and poultry and cutlarge vegetables into even slices or cubes Marinate foods for extra flavor and tenderness Marinat ing times will vary for red meat fish and or various cuts Less tender cuts of meat should be marinated longer Remember to always chill marinating food in the refrigerator prior to cooking Stir fry meats poultry or fish first Next add hard vegetables like carrots Then continue with softer vegetables like snowpeas and peppers To ensure even cooking continually stir and toss the food in the wok using a wooden spoon or spatula Tips for Stir frying Place the wok
22. or guacamole Preparing the Salsa Combine tomato green pepper onion jalapeno peppers garlic cilantro and salt in a bowl Set aside 2 tablespoons of salsa Cover and chill remaining salsa until serving time Preparing Burgers In another bowl combine ground beef with 2 tablespoons of reserved salsa mix well Shape mixture into six 1 2 inch thick burgers and place on the grill directly over medium heat with hood up Grill for 13 to 15 minutes or until no pink remains Turn burgers once halfway through grilling time Arrange the shredded lettuce on individual plates Top lettuce with a burger cheddar cheese and salsa Serve with sour cream and or guacamole CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOGS Serve these hot dogs Chicago style with pickled pep pers Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 3 cup ketchup 1 4 cup chopped pickled peppers 2 tablespoons pickle relish 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 4 teaspoon poppy seed 4 fully cooked 4 ounce jumbo hot dogs 4 hot dog buns Preparing the Relish Combine ketchup chopped pickled peppers relish onion and poppy seed in a small bowl then set aside Preparing Hot Dogs Place hot dogs on grill directly over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes with the lid up Turn hot dogs and brush with some of the relish mixture Grill hot dogs 6 to 8 minutes more or until thoroughly cooked To Serve Toast inner sides of hot dog buns on grill Serve hot dogs inside buns and top with remaining relish mixture
23. tions If protruding bones or wings brown too quickly cover with pieces of foil Tips for Rotisserie Cooking When rotisserie cooking the majority of heat will come from an indirect source In other words the burners at each end of the grill are lit and the food is placed centrally on the rotisserie with no direct heat source underneath To catch any drips from the rotisserie food it will be necessary to remove the cooking grids and then place a drip pan directly under the food These drippings can be used to make gravies and other sauces to accompany the cooked meats Place the lid down over the food when you start to cook The cooking times on a rotisserie will be approximately the same as for oven cooking SMOKING TECHNIQUES Smoking gives food a distinctive delicious flavor This surprisingly quick and versatile cooking method expands the creative chef s menu with endless new and innovative ways to prepare popular barbecue dishes Preparing to Smoke All you need for smoking on your Kenmore Elite gas grill is a cooking pan and roasting rack First line the inside of the pan with foil The smoking agent either pure wood chips or smoking mix is sprinkled over the foil Dried herbs and spices may also be added to produce different flavors Place the cooking pan directly over the burner The direct heat will eventually produce smoke and season the food Elevate your food above the cooking pan with a roasting rack or baking
24. 1 1 2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs 1 egg lightly beaten salt and pepper to taste Preparing the Dressing Prepare dressing in a cooking pan directly over medium heat Melt butter add onions and bacon then saute 3 minutes Add port red wine and stock cubes and bring to a boil Cook 2 minutes Remove pan to allow ingredients to cool Add remaining ingredients and mix Preparing the Turkey Although not required you may want to preheat your grill 3 minutes Wash inside of turkey and dry with paper towels Pack breadcrumb seasoning into the turkey cavity Combine the butter thyme lernon juice and rind together in a bowl Using turkey baster insert butter mixture under skin covering the turkey breast Truss the turkey with string and place it on a baking pan or roasting rack that rests into a cooking pan Remove the cooking grids from your grill if neces sary then place the cooking pan and turkey in the center of your grill Turn one outside burner to low the other to medium and close lid Cook indirectly for 3 1 2 to 4 hours or until cooked Halfway through cooking time you may alternate burner temperatures so that the turkey browns evenly Once cooked remove dressing from cooked turkey slice and serve 31 PIZZA ON THE GRILL You may never want to call out for pizza again Follow this pizza dough recipe or purchase ready made pizza dough found in your grocers refrigerated section next to the biscuits Slice and
25. 32A parts for your Kenmore Elite gas grill please refer to the part numbers on this page The following 34 Pulled out Spice Tray P8078E information is required to assure you receive the 35 Magnetic Door Stop P5589A correct parts 36 Castor Seat P4521A 1 Grill Model Number see CSA label on grill 2 Part Number 37 Castor PS109A 3 Part Description 38 Regulator and Hose LPG only P3632L 4 Quantity of parts needed 39 Wheel Hub Cap Graphite PS5113C Important Keep this Owner s Manual for convenient 40 Wheel Graphite P5106D referral and for part replacement 41 Pressure Cylinder Guide P4033C Important Use only Sears authorized parts The LPG only use of any part that is not Sears authorized can 42 Tank Hook LPG only P4033A 1 be dangerous and will void your product warranty Assembly Instructions Before assembling your gas grill use the parts list to check that all necessary parts are included Inspect all parts for damage as you proceed Do not assemble or operate your grill if it appears damaged If you have questions during the assembly process call 8am 8pm CST Monday through Friday 1 888 317 7642 Remove the white PVC protective film from stainless steel surfaces before assembly CAUTION While it is possible for one person to assemble this gas grill obtain assistance from another person when handling some of the larger heavier pieces especially the grill head Remove all cart parts hard
26. Dept 817WA tank Hoffman Estates IL 60179 2 The tank supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal 3 The LP gas tank used must have a collar to protect the tank valve 2 Sears Roebuck and Co Proper Placement and Clearance of Grill Never use your gas grill in a garage porch shed breezeway or any other enclosed area Your gas grill is to be used outdoors only at least 24 inches from the back and side of any combustible surface Your gas grill should not be placed under any surface that will burn Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air around the gas grill housing This outdoor gas grill is not intended to be installed in oron recreational vehicles and or boats Z WARNING Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion that could cause serious bodily injury death or property damage e Never connect an unregulated LP gas tank to your gas grill The gas regulator assembly supplied with your gas grill is adjusted to have an outlet pressure of 11 water column W C for connection to an LP gas tank e Only use the regulator and hose assembly supplied with your gas grill Replacement regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified by Sears e Have your LP gas tank filled by a reputable propane gas dealer and visually inspected and re qualified at each filling e Never fill the gas tank beyond 80 full Have your propane gas dealer check the release valve
27. Once the food is cooked remove it carefully and drain onto a paper towel Turn the heat off as soon as you have finished deep frying and allow the pan to cool When the oil is cool remove all remnants of fried foods by straining it through a fine metal sieve Once the oil is quite cool store it ina clean bottle for future use Guide to Using the Secondary Cooking Rack Vegetables are generally easy to cook on the grill The cooking rack makes it convenient because you can still use the main cooking area while the vegetables are suspended above the grids Pre cook hard vegetables by briefly boiling or microwaving them before cooking on the grill Wrap vegetables in a double thickness of foil to protect them while cooking on the grill Then remove the foil if desired 10 15 minutes before the end of cooking brush vegetables with butter or oil and finish cooking The cooking rack can be used for purposes other than just the obvious Consider using it for warming French bread garlic bread croissants or even bagels A small whole fish wrapped in foil also cooks well in the cooking rack Parcels of seafood such as scal lops prawns and sliced fish fillets prepared in a sauce and portioned into small foil wraps cooks well this way too Eea Komen o et t 1 1 m xole diate br lareetoyatce iale pam Kcveval aire le es ROTISSERIE TECHNIQUES Rotisserie cooking produces foods that are moist flavorful and attractive Although the r
28. Owner s Manual 2S SOI m a m L Liquid Propane Gas Grill Model 141 166400 Natural Gas Grill Model 141 176400 A WARNING Read this Owner s Manual carefully and be sure your gas grillis properly assembled installed and main tained Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious bodily injury and or property dam age This gas grill is intended for outdoor use only and is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles or boats Note to Installer Leave this Owner s Manual with the consumer after delivery and or installation Note to Consumer Leave this Owner s Manual in a convenient place for future reference Manufacturer s Customer Service Helpline If there are damaged or missing parts when you unpack this unit from the shipping box or you have questions about assembly callus 8am 8pm CST Monday through Friday at 1 888 317 7642 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A P4799C Rev 11 29 2001 Table of Contents Read These Safety Instructions Waranty geiene theca dosha irira nia 2 Yamen A WARNING Safety NISERUIC TIONS tiosesdicd eantoecetecceast att eet 2 Combustion by products produced when Pre Assembly Instructions 4 using this product contain chemicals known i to the State of California to cause cancer Hardware Parts Diagram and Lists 5 birth defects or other reproductive harm Assembly INStruction
29. Pressure Cylinder Parts Diagram Remove all components from the packing carton and place within easy reach Do not throw the shipping carton away instead use it as an elevated assembly surface LPG NG Liquid Propane Gas Natural Gas 25 48 49 50 99 32 9 11 12 13 16 15 26 27 4 53 52 LPG only 47 LPG only 56 we 36 gt gt 57 LPG only z 41 Dr 58 Pe oniy Fa 42 35 eS 59 28 31 E E gt 30a yy 40 62 rr Pa SSA lt 43 a LPG only Ss si 64 for NG 38 60 63 LPG only NG only Parts List REF DESCRIPTION PARTF QTY REF DESCRIPTION PART QTY 1 Lid Stainless Steel PO149F 1 43 Tank Guide LPG only P4033B 1 2 Lid Side Panel Left P0145B 4 44 AA Battery P8080A 1 3 Lid Side Panel Right P0144B 1 45 Heat insulating Spacer P5573A 2 4 Temperature Gauge P0615D 1 46 Fuel Gauge Assembly LPG only P80F9B 1 5 Name Plate PO459A 1 47 Fixing Ring LPG only P80F9C 1 6 Lid Handle P0237D 1 48 Tool Holder PS5B6B 1 7 Stainless Steel Cooking Rack P1521B 1 49 Screw Cover P55B6C 2 8 Cast iron Cooking Grid P1648B 2 50 Tool Hook P55B6D 5 9 Stainless Steel Flame Tamer P1733A 2 54 Rain Shield P80D5A 4 10 Burner Support Bracket P2218B 1 52 Rear Panel P4327A 1 11 Burner main P71935A 4 53 Top Panel of Cabinet P1042B 1 12 Gas Collector Box w Electrode P2618A 2 54 Front Door P4328A 2 13 Ignition Wire Set P2626B 1 55
30. RIB EYE STEAKS WITH GRILLED GARLIC As they cook the garlic cloves mellow in flavor making a delicious sauce for any grilled meat And for an appetizer spread the softened cloves over toasted slices of french bread Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 whole head of garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 2 teaspoon dried basil crushed 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1 2 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed 2 twelve oz boneless rib eye steaks Preparing the Garlic Use a cooking pan or tear off a 24x18 inch piece of aluminum foil and fold long length in half then trim to make a 12 inch square Remove the outer layer of garlic head then cut off and discard the top 1 2 inch of garlic head to expose the garlic cloves Place garlic head in center of a cooking pan or in center of foil with all sides of the foil folded up around the garlic to form a cup Drizzle garlic with oil and sprinkle with basil and rosemary Cover pan or twist the ends of the foil to completely enclose the garlic Preparing Steaks Place steaks and the garlic pack on grill directly over medium heat and cook about 7 minutes with the lid up Turn steaks and grill for 5 to 8 minutes more or until cooked to taste Then remove steaks and place on platter Remove garlic and drizzle its juices over your steak Remove the softened garlic cloves and spread over your steak Season with salt and pepper as desired and cut int
31. UNA STEAK Experiment with unique dishes like this tuna steak recipe boasting a delicious wine marinade Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 6 ounce fresh or frozen tuna steaks cut 1 inch thick Thaw fish if frozen 1 3 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil clove garlic minced teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary crushed or 1 2 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed 1 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano crushed or 1 4 teaspoon dried oregano crushed teaspoon salt N 1 4 Preparation Combine wine oil garlic rosemary oregano and salt Place tuna steak in plastic bag and into shallow dish add marinade then seal bag Rotate bag to coat fish well then chill for up to 2 hours turning fish once Remove fish from bag and discard marinade Place a cooking pan with baking rack or roasting rack into center of grill with outer burners on medium heat Cook tuna steak on top of rack with lid down for 8 to 12 minutes or until fish begins to flake easily Turn fish once during cooking When cooked remove fish from grill and serve MUSTARD GLAZED HALIBUT STEAKS A simple sauce of melted margarine lemon juice Dijon style mustard and basil adds a scintillating note to these sizzling fish steaks Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 6 ounce fresh or frozen halibut steaks cut 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 2 tablespoonslemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard 2 teaspoon
32. ave a fire you cannot extinquish call your fire department Do not call near the LP gas tank because your telephone is an electrical device and could create a spark resulting in fire and or explosion Checking For LP Gas Leaks Never test for leaks with a flame Prior to first use at the beginning of each season or every time your LP gas tank is changed you must check for gas leaks Follow these four steps 1 Make a soap solution by mixing one part liquid detergent and one part water 2 Turn the grill control knobs to the full OFF position then turn the gas ON at source 3 Apply the soap solution to all gas connec tions If bubbles appear in the soap solution the connections are not properly sealed Check each fitting and tighten or repair as necessary 4 If you have a gas leak that you cannot repair turn off the gas at the source discon nect fuel line from your grill and call 1 800 4 MY HOME or your gas supplier for repair assistance CT alii eaae E E Basic Lighting Procedures 1 Familiarize yourself with the safety guidelines at the front of this manual Do not smoke while lighting grill or checking gas supply connections 2 Be sure the LP gas tank is filled 3 Check that the end of each burner tube is properly located over each valve orifice 4 Make sure all gas connections are securely tightened 5 Open the Grill Lid or Side Burner Lid depending on the burner you are lighting
33. d cook poultry directly over lit burners until done Poultry skin is fatty so you should expect some flare ups when using this direct method To minimize flare ups try grilling poultry using the indirect method Place the poultry on one side of the grill with the opposing burners on medium heat and lower the grill lid Grilling times will vary based on the size of your poultry Grilling Pork Turn burners on high and preheat your grill 3 to 5 minutes with the lid down Raise lid place pork on cooking grid and cook until seared Reduce heat to medium and cook until done Grilling times will vary according to meat thickness Cut of Meat T bone steak Sirloin steak Beef spare ribs Porter house steak New York strip steak Hamburgers Sausages Chicken breast cook with bone down Chicken wings Drumsticks Whole bird cook with breast up Pork spare ribs Chops Loins Cutlets 22 Approximate Cooking Times Rare 4 8 minutes Medium 10 14 minutes Well done 15 20 minutes Rare 4 6 minutes Medium 8 10 minutes Well done 10 15 minutes Direct method approximately 15 minutes Indirect method up to 30 minutes Indirect method approximately 1 hour Rare 4 8 minutes Medium 10 14 minutes Well done 15 20 minutes Ee o ial litatepimicjaerclaleecolcr igerele a e BI igsreq a qiate EOL Whole Fish and Whole Fillets Preheat your grill on HIGH for 2 3 minutes with the lid down Raise lid and turn burne
34. de 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 2 teaspoon celery seed 1 2 teaspoon chili powder 1 4 to 1 2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce 1 2 1 2 to 3 pound broiler fryer chicken pre cut Preparing the Sauce Combine ketchup marmalade vinegar celery seed chill powder and hot pepper sauce in a cooking pan and cook directly over a low to medium heat Leave the cooked sauce in the pan and remove from heat until chicken is prepared Preparing the Chicken Wash chicken and dry with paper towels Turn outside burners on medium and place pre cut chicken pieces bone side down in center of grill Close lid and cook indirectly for 1 hour or until chicken is no longer pink Brush occasionally with sauce Remove chicken from grill once cooked then place cooking pan with sauce into center of grill and reheat Pour warmed sauce over chicken and serve TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY TURKEY Imagine everyone s surprise when you serve your next holiday turkey complete with dressing delicious and tender straight from the grill Serves 8 10 Ingredients for Turkey 8 10 pound whole turkey 4 ounces butter softened 2 tablespoons chopped thyme 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind Ingredients for Dressing 2 ounces butter 2 onions finely chopped 8 ounces bacon chopped 2 tablespoons port wine 1 4 cup red wine 2 chicken stock cubes 4 ounces chopped cashews hazelnuts or pecans 1 2 cup chopped celery 1 2 cup chopped carrot 1
35. e gas supply pipe system during any pressure testing of that system at pressure in excess of 1 2 psi 8 5kpa PRESSURE CYLINDER Turn off your gas grill when the gas supply is ONDER S DE being tested at low pressures The grill must be isolated from the gas supply pipe system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply pipe system at pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psi 3 5kpa TANK HOOK 13 ignitor Battery Installation See Fig 12 4 Unscrew the ignitor Cap located on the grill Control Panel and remove the Contact and Spring from the Ignitor Slot 2 Place the manufacturer supplied AA battery into the Ignitor Slot Be sure to place the positive pole facing toward you 3 Place the Spring over the AA battery then place the Contact on top of the Spring Screw the Ignitor Cap back onto the grill Control Panel Electrode Check Requires an Assistant Before placing the cooking components into your grill ensure that the Spark Electrode Tip is properly positioned within each Gas Collector Box a 3 1 4 wide stainless mechanism found at the front between each set of burners The easiest way to ensure this is to perform the following Electrode Check 1 Be sure all Control Knobs are set to OFF Open the Grill Lid 2 Have an assistant stand behind to the right of the grill and look down at each Gas Collector Box NEVER put your face inside the G
36. ect does it have on the grill materials Answer Rusting is a natural oxidation process and may appear on cast iron and steel parts Rust will not affect the short term performance of your grill or affect the taste of your foods Stainless steel grill parts will not rust However weather ing and extreme heat can cause stainless steel Lid surfaces to turn tan color This is discoloration not rust Question How can minimize the risk of rust or stainless steel discoloration Answer To protect against the natural rusting process the Grill Bowl Burners Cooking Grids and Flame Tamers have a porcelain finish However dropping scraping or scratching these items will damage the porcelain finish and allow rusting We recommend you season these items before and after each use Consistent seasoning will help deter rusting and will create an easy to clean cooking surface Weathering and extreme heat can cause exterior stainless steel surfaces to turn tan in color which is not to be confused with rust Machine oils used in the manufacturing process of stainless steel can also cause this tanning color After removing the protective PVC film from your Grill Lid use a Stainless Steel Cleaner to polish the inside and outside of your grill Lid Never use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers Follow the easy Cleaning Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces procedures found in this Owner s Manual Question How do season Cast Iron Answer Before
37. f your grill to be closed Preheating your grill is not required for slow cooking methods such as roasting If you do choose to preheat your grill before roasting turn the burners on high and close lid for approximately 2 3 minutes Food preparation Trim meat of excess fat Truss meat and poultry with cooking string to retain shape if desired Bacon strips can be used to cover the outside surface of lean meat and poultry to help prevent it from drying out Another method for keeping food moist during roasting is to put water in a cooking pan then cover with foil The foil should be removed for the first or the last part of the cooking time to ensure proper browning Tips for roasting Except when roasting with water in the roasting pan the juices that collect in the pan can be used as the base for a tasty sauce or gravy Place a cooking pan directly over the heat add extra butter if needed then add several spoonfuls of flour to thicken sauce Finally add sufficient chicken or beef stock to obtain the desired consistency Once the meat is cooked remove it from your grill and cover with a piece of foil Allow it to stand for 10 15 minutes which allows the juices to settle This will make carving easier and ensure a tender juicy roast Type of Food How Cooked Approximate Cooking Times Beef Rare 18 minutes per pound Medium 23 minutes per pound Well done 27 minutes per pound Lamb Medium 18 minutes per pound Well done 23 mi
38. gnition Wires Correction Inspect the ignitor junction box found behind the Control Panel Connect loose Ignitor wires to junction box and try to light the grill Weak AA battery Correction Unscrew the Ignitor Cap and replace the battery 17 If the grill still does not light you may need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas flow device Note This procedure should be done every time a new LP gas tank is connected to your grill To purge air from your gas line and or reset the regulator excess gas flow device Turn the control knobs to the OFF position Turn off the gas at the tank valve Disconnect regulator from LP gas tank Let unit stand for 5 minutes Reconnect regulator to the LP gas tank Turn the tank valve on slowly until 1 4 to 1 2 open Open the Grill Lid or Side Burner Lid Set control knobs to OFF and open the LP gas tank valve e To light grill push and turn the LEFT control knob to HIGH To light the Side Burner turn its control knob to HIGH lf all checks or corrections have been made and you still have questions about operating your gas grill call the Manufacturer s Customer Service Helpline 8am 8pm CST Monday through Friday at 1 888 317 7642 N WARNING Should a FLASH BACK fire occur in or around the burner tubes follow the instructions below Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion that could cause se
39. lves and LP gas tank valve to the full OFF position Turn clockwise to close 2 Detach the hose and regulator assembly from the LP gas tank valve by turning the Quick Coupling Nut counterclockwise 15 Figure 14 SECONDARY COOKING RACK CAST IRON COOKING GRID STAINLESS STEEL S Figure 15 TANK HOOK ALREADY CONNECTED Sa 4 QUICK COUPLING NUT CAUTION When the appliance is not in use the gas must be turned off at the supply tank Congratulations Your Kenmore Elite gas grill is now ready for use Before the first use and at the beginning of each season and whenever the LP gas tank has been changed 4 Read all safety lighting and operating instructions 3 Check gas valve orifices burner tubes and burner ports for any obstructions 3 Perform gas leak check according to instructions found on page 16 of this manual A WARNING A strong gas smell or the hissing sound of gas indicates a serious problem with your gas grill or the LP gas tank Failure to immedi ately follow the steps listed below could result in a fire or explosion that could cause seri ous bodily injury death or property dam age Shut off gas supply to the gas grill Turn the control knobs to OFF position Put out any flame with a fire extinguisher Open grill lid Get away from the LP gas tank Do not try to fix the problem yourself If odor continues or you h
40. n in the center of each foil square Stir margarine or butter with hot pepper sauce and drizzle over onions Sprinkle with brown sugar Then bring up two sides of foil square and double fold Bring remaining corners up and completely enclose leaving enough space for steam to build Place wrapped onion blossoms on grill directly over medium heat Close lid and cook 15 to 25 minutes or until onions are nearly tender Make a 2 inch opening at the top of each onion wrapping then close lid and cook 5 to 10 minutes more or until onions are lightly browned Sprinkle with pepper if desired and serve warm 32 GRILLED POTATO SKINS Serve these crispy potatoes as a snack or side dish We ve included microwave instructions for a timesav ing short cut Makes 12 servings Ingredients 6 baking potatoes about 8 ounces each 3 tablespoons margarine or butter melted 1 2 cup picante sauce 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 ounces 3 slices bacon crisp cooked and crumbled or use prepackaged bacon bits 1 chopped tomato optional 1 diced green onion optional 1 2 cup sour cream optional Preparation Puncture clean potatoes with a fork wrap in alumi num foil and place directly over low to medium heat Close lid and cook directly for 1 hour or until center is tender OR Microwave clean punctured potatoes on high for 15 to 20 minutes or until center tender Allow cooked potatoes to cool then unwrap and discard foil Cut po
41. nd smoking are also best cooked in this manner because they require direct heat 21 Indirect Cooking The indirect cooking method can also be used with the supplied cooking grids optional griddle or cooking pan To cook indirectly the food should be placed on the left or right side of your grill with the burner lit on the opposite side Or place your food on the secondary cooking rack mounted inside your grill bowl and light the outer grill burners Either way indirect cooking must be done with the lid down Seasoning Cooking Grids and Cast iron Before and after each cookout apply a thin layer of cooking oil spray or vegetable shortening to each cooking grid and or optional cast iron cooking accesso ries Be sure to coat the entire surface including edges and any areas with chipped porcelain Insert the cooking grids into your warm grill for 2 to 3 minutes Flare Ups The fats and juices dripping from grilled food can cause flare ups Since flare ups imparta favorably distinctive taste and color to food cooked over an open flame they should be accepted up to a point Nevertheless uncontrolled flaring can result in a ruined meal ZA WARNING Do not line the bottom of the grill housing with aluminum foil sand or any substance that will restrict the flow of grease into the grease draining tray and receptacle Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion which could cause serious
42. not turn freely Snap Wheel Hub Caps onto wheels 5 Position Top Panel Parts List Item 53 with its front vertical ledge facing up Before installing the Top Panel make sure its 2 holes for Door Stop are located in the front Place Top Panel into position with 90 degree lip on outside of Rear Panel See Fig 3 Secure firmly using 7 of the 1 4 x1 2 Phillips head screws and nuts provided Figure 1 DRAWER CHANNEL CART LEGS SIDE PANEL ere al io SEAT gt BOTTOM SHELF OF CABINET Parts List Item 31 IMPORTANT The 90 degree lip of Bottom Shelf should be on outside of Side Panel HOLES FOR DOOR STOP Figure 2 REAR PANEL SIDE PANEL WHEEL CASTOR aa WHEEL HUB Figure 3 IMPORTANT The 90 degree lip of Top Shelf should be on outside of Rear Panel HOLES FOR DOOR STOP TOP PANEL OF CABINET Parts List Item 53 Y SIDE PANEL Assembling The Cabinet Doors Figure 4 1 Install Door Stops to Bottom Shelf and Top Panel of Cabinet See Fig 4 Secure firmly using 4 of the 1 4 x1 2 Phillips head screws and nuts TOP PANEL OF CABINET 2 If you haven t already done so remove the T white protective film from the stainless steel Reece i Doors Attach a Door Handle to each Front Door using 2 of the M4x6mm Phillips head screws provided See Fig 5 Be careful not to scratch the door surfaces 3
43. nutes per pound Veal 27 minutes per pound Pork 30 33 minutes per pound Chicken 20 25 minutes per pound Duck 25 minutes per pound Fish 10 minutes per pound Turkey under 16 pounds Turkey over 16 pounds 20 25 per pound 30 minutes 18 23 per pound 15 minutes BAKING TECHNIQUES From casseroles and cornbread to delicious deserts like fondue fruit skewers or crumb cake baking on the grill is as easy as baking in the kitchen Preparing to Bake To bake in your new grill you ll need a baking dish or cast iron cooking pan and a pair of insulated cooking mitts If the cooking pan is cast iron be sure to season the pan before use Preheat your grill 3 5 minutes then lower heat to achieve the baking temperature desired Baking uses the Oven Temperature indirect cooking method Therefore your cooking pan should be placed on the left or right side of your grill with the burner lit on the opposite side Tips for Baking Prepare your favorite recipe as you would in the kitchen Foods cooked in the grill for long periods of time should always be covered in aluminum foil to retain moisture You will need to stir the food several times as it bakes and add additional liquid if required Watch the temperature and adjust to cook according to your recipe directions Recommended Grill Setting Slow 300 340 F Both outside burners on low Moderate 355 390 F One outside burner on high and the other outside burner
44. o serving size pieces HERB PEPPER SIRLOIN STEAK The hearty beef flavor is complemented with a deli cious herb coating Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 11 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary or 1 2 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed 11 2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil or 1 2 teaspoon dried basil crushed 1 8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1 1 2 pound boneless beef sirloin steak cut 1 inch thick 28 Preparation Combine ketchup pepper rosemary basil and garlic powder Coat both sides of steak with mixture Grill steak with hood up directly over medium heat for 6 minutes Turn steak and grill for 8 to 12 minutes more or until cooked as desired Cut into serving size pieces BARBECUED RIBS Serve this tangy barbecue classic with corn on the cob green salad potato salad or coleslaw Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 pounds American style pork spareribs 1 2 cup barbecue sauce 1 2 cup tomato sauce 2 cloves garlic crushed juice of 1 lernon few drops of tobasco sauce Preparation Place ribs into a large glass or ceramic dish Combine remaining ingredients and pour over the ribs Refrigerate for several hours Preheat your grill 3 mintes and place the ribs on cooking grid Cook indirectly over a low to medium heat until cooked During the last few minutes of cooking you can cook the ribs over a direct fire for added barbecue flavor and texture MARINATED T
45. otisserie is most commonly used for cooking meat or poultry nearly anything can be used if prepared properly Balancing the Food In rotisserie cooking balancing the food is of utmost importance The rotisserie must turn evenly or the stopping and starting action will cause the food to cook unevenly and possibly burn the heavier side The easiest foods to balance are those of uniform shape and texture To test if the food is balanced correctly when secured place the ends of the rotis serie spit loosely in the palms of your hands If there is no tendency to roll give the spit a quarter turn If itis still stable give it a final quarter turn It should rest without turning in each of these positions It can then be attached to your grill Food Preparation When preparing poultry truss the birds tightly so that wings and drumsticks are close to the body of the bird The cavity of the bird may be stuffed prior to this if you wish Pull the neck skin down and using a small skewer fix it to the back of the bird Push the rotis serie spit through lengthwise catching the bird in the fork of the wishbone Center the bird and tighten with the holding forks Test the balance as described above rolled piece of meat requires the rotisserie skewer to be inserted through the center of the length of meat then secured and balanced For meats that contain bones itis best to secure the rotisserie skewer diagonally through the meaty sec
46. rack Tips for Smoking You can reduce the strength of the smoke flavor by only smoking for half or three quarters of the cooking time then roast your food until done The heat re quired for smoking is normally low to medium Foods naturally high in oils lend themselves well to smoking while drier foods benefit from a marinade Red meats poultry game fish and seafood can all be smoked easily in your new grill You can also rub the food with herbs spices or flavored oils An enormous array of foods can be smoked in your Kenmore Elite gas grill to produce stunning results with very little effort Here are a few suggestions e Tuna steaks marinated in Asian flavors of sesame oil soy sauce and sherry e Pork fillets rubbed with ginger orange rind and brushed with maple syrup e Mussels brushed with lemon rind and chili oil e Lamb cutlets marinated in virgin olive oil lemon oregano and black pepper The same marinade can be used for a whole leg or rack of lamb ONION BURGERS A honey and mustard sauce glazes the onion slices as they cook alongside these delicious burgers For optimal sweetness select Vidalia or Walla Walla onions Makes 4 open face burgers Ingredients large sweet onions sliced 12 to 16 ounces tablespoons margarine or melted butter teaspoons dry mustard teaspoons honey pound lean ground beef l4 teaspoon salt 18 teaspoon pepper slices Texas toast lettuce leaves tomato slices ARR Ro Boa NNN
47. re cooking on your gas grill for the first time you will want to burn off the grill to eliminate any odor or foreign matter Just ignite the burners close the lid and operate grill on the HIGH setting for three to five minutes CAUTION Operating your grill on the HIGH setting for longer than five minutes may damage certain parts of your grill Do not leave your grill unattended Preheating To preheat light your grill on HIGH close the lid and follow this timetable e Forhigh temperature cooking preheat grill 3 to 5 minutes e Forlow temperature cooking preheat grill 3 minutes e To slow cook preheating is not necessary Cooking Temperatures High setting Only use this setting for fast warm up searing steaks or chops and for burning food residue off the grill after cooking is complete Never use the HIGH setting for extended cooking Medium to Low settings Most recipes specify medium to low settings including all smoking rotis serie cooking and for cooking lean cuts such as fish NOTE Temperature settings will vary with the amount of wind and temperature outside your home Direct Cooking The direct cooking method can be used with the supplied cooking grids optional griddle or cooking pan placed directly over the lit grill burners Direct cooking requires the grill lid to be open This method is ideal for searing and whenever you want meat poultry or fish to have an open flame barbecued taste Deep frying a
48. rill Head 3 Press the Ignitor Cap and have the assistant watch for a small blue spark within each Gas Collector Box If a spark is present the Electrode Tips are properly positioned 4 If no spark is seen the Spark Gap shown in Fig 13 needs to be adjusted as follows e Using an adjustable wrench loosen the Inside Nut just until the Gas Collector Box can be maneuvered and turned upward e The gap between the Spark Electrode Tip and the Spark Receiver should be approxi mately 3 16 e Ifthe gap is wider than 3 16 use a pair of long nose pliers and gently squeeze the Gas Collec tor Box until the gap is correct e Return the Gas Collector Box to its original horizontal position secure the Inside Nut and try the Electrode Check again Figure 12 IGNITOR SLOT IGNITOR CAP AABATTERY SPRING CONTACT Figure 13 Side View GAS COLLECTOR BOX SPARK ELECTRODE TIP SPARK GAP SPARK RECEIVER Installing Cooking Components Important Before cooking on your grill the first time wash the cooking grids and cooking rack with warm soapy water Rinse and dry thoroughly Season with cooking oil regularly After cooking is completed turn grill to HIGH setting for about five minutes to burn off excess grease or food residue 1 Place the 2 Stainless Steel Flame Tamers on the lower ledge above burners See Fig 14 They should meet in the center 2 Evenly space the reversible Cast Iron Cooking Grids on the
49. rious bodily injury death or property damage Shut off gas supply to the gas grill Turn the control knobs to OFF position Put out any flame with a fire extinguisher Open grill lid Once the grill has cooled down clean the burner tubes and burners according to the cleaning instructions found on page 19 in this manual See ae EGEE As with all appliances proper care and maintenance will keep your grill in top operating condition and prolong its life By following these cleaning procedures on a timely basis your grill will stay clean and work properly with minimum effort CAUTION Be sure your grill is OFF and cool before cleaning Take care not to chip or scratch the painted surfaces because It will void your warranty against rusting Cleaning The Cooking Grids Before initial use and periodically we suggest you wash your cooking grids in a mild soap and warm water solution You can use a wash cloth or brass brush to clean your cooking grids CAUTION Take care not to chip or scratch the porcelain finish because it will void your warranty against rusting Never try to clean your cooking grids unless you are sure the grids are cool to the touch Cleaning The Flame Tamers Periodically you should wash the Flame Tamers ina soap and warm water solution Use a brass brush to remove stubborn burnt on cooking residue Dry the Flame Tamers thoroughly before you reinstall them into the cooking bowl Cleaning The Grease Tra
50. rs to medium heat Place fish skin down on grill and cook over direct heat until done Use cooking time as a guide or until fish is opaque but still moist Smaller Fish Fillets and Cubes Follow the directions from above using approximate cooking times shown at right Place a small piece of aluminum foil on the cooking grids if the fish pieces are small enough to drop between the cooking grids Cut of Meat Approximate Cooking Times Whole fish 10 12 minutes per pound or Whole fish fillets until fish is opaque Fish fillets 4 5 minutes each side Boneless cubes or until fish is opaque Guide to Grilling Vegetables and Fruit Prepare your fruit or vegetables and brush with butter or basting sauce if desired To cook indirectly the food should be placed on the left or right side of your grill with the burner lit on the opposite side and the grill lid down Or center your food on the secondary cooking rack and light the outer grill burners Either way indirect cooking must be done with the lid down In some instances you may want to grill vegetables and fruit directly over the heat using the supplied cooking grids or an optional griddle Foods that work best with direct heat are relatively soft and require a short cooking time mushrooms zucchini tomatoes and skewered fruit such as apricots peaches pine apple strawberries and kiwis Remember the grill lid must remain up when cooking directly For very firm vegetables pa
51. rticularly potatoes and yams we recommend that you partially boil until almost cooked before placing them on the grill Cooking times using the indirect method with the hood down will be similar to those for your kitchen oven However there are many factors such as outside temperature wind conditions and location of grill that affect your grill performance so we suggest you watch the grill thermometer and adjust the heat accordingly Cooking times for foods prepared with the direct method will be much shorter mainly because of the direct heat sourse and softness of the food Timing will be comparable to normal pan frying or grilling Guide to Slow Roasting and Baking Techniques An important Note About Heat Settings The suggested heat settings shown are approximate There are many factors such as outside temperature wind conditions and grill location that affect your grill performance We offer these cooking times as a convenience but suggest you watch the grill thermom eter and adjust the heat accordingly Preparing to Roast Roasting uses the indirect cooking method Therefore the food should be placed on the left or right side of your grill with the burner lit on the opposite side Place your meat inside an optional roasting rack and cooking pan that allows you to collect juices for making gravy You can also use the supplied cooking grid with an alumi num drip pan underneath Either way indirect cooking requires the lid o
52. s ccccecceeeeeeeeeees 9 Lighting Instructions j xcacsssdenivedsesdogenccaties 16 A WARNING Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions 18 Failure to comply with these instructions Frequently Asked Questions 20 cou eau a Tre ot explore Mia could cause serious bodily injury death Cooking Instructions neccen 21 or property damage Cooking Guide and Recipes 22 Grill Installation Codes p This gas grill must be installed in accordance with Kenmore Elite Grill Warranty all local codes In areas without local codes follow the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Full 1 Year Warranty on Grill Code ANSI 2223 1 In Canada installation must For one year from the date of purchase Sears will conform to standard CAN CGA 1b149 1 or 1 repair or replace at our option any grill part b149 2 Installation Code for Gas Burning Appli except for paint loss and ignitor battery that is ances and Equipment and all local codes defective in material or workmanship Correct LP Gas Tank Use Limited Warranty on Selected Grill Parts LP gas grill models are designed for use with a From one year after the date of purchase for the standard 20 Ib Liquid Propane Gas LP gas designated time periods listed below Sears will tank not included with grill box Never connect replace the following grill parts if they are defective your gas grill to an LP gas tank that exceeds in material or workmanship You will be charged thi
53. s capacity A tank of approximately 12 inches for labar in diameter by 18 1 2 inches high is the maxi mum size LP gas tank to use We recommend e Lifetime of Grill Exterior Stainless Steel Parts buying an OPD gas tank which offers an Aluminum Castings except for paint loss Overfill Prevention Device This safety feature i prevents the tank from being overfilled which can e 2 Years Flame Tamers Cooking Grids Burners cause malfunction of the LP gas tank regulator e 4 Years All Other Grill Parts except ignitor battery and or grill Warranty Service The LP gas tank must be constructed and Warranty service is available by contacting your marked in accordance with specifications of the nearest Sears Service Center U S Dept of Transportation DOT In Canada the LP gas tank must meet the Canadian Transporta tion and Communications CTC ATONE Ree evens specifications Also be sure e This warranty is void if grill is used for commer cial or rental purposes e This warranty applies only when the grill is 1 The LP gas tank has a shutoff valve termi used in the United States nating in an LP gas supply tank valve outlet e This warranty gives you specific legal rights that is compatible with a Type 1 tank con and you may also have other rights which vary nection device The LP gas tank must also from state to state have a safety relief device that has a direct communication with the vapor space of the Sears Roebuck and Co
54. s snipped fresh basil or 1 2 teaspoons dried basil crushed 29 Preparation Combine thawed fish margarine or butter lemon juice mustard and basil into a cooking pan or aluminum foil rectangle and cook directly over low flame until melted Brush mixture over both sides of halibut fish steaks Pour balance of mixture into small bowl Place clean cooking pan or foil on center of grill with both outer burners on medium Place fish on grill and close lid Cook indirectly for 8 to 12 minutes or just until fish begins to flake easily turning once and brushing as needed with remain ing mixture ALMOND COATED TROUT This delicious recipe is unique and easy to prepare on your Kenmore Elite gas grill Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 trout 1 2 cup all purpose flour 1 egg lightly beaten 1 cup sliced almonds 1 3 cup parmesan cheese grated olive or peanut oil for frying Preparation Remove the head and tail from trout and fillet all bones Cut each fish in half to form 4 long fillets Coat fish in flour dip in egg and roll in almonds Refrigerate for 1 hour Fill a cast iron pan with 1 to 2 inches of oil and place over high heat Cook trout until golden brown Drain oil sprinkle trout with parmesan cheese and serve right from the grill SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BREASTS This popular recipe can also be a grilled chicken salad Slice chicken into small strips and place them on top of shredded lettuce with avocado dressing
55. serve directly from the grill Serves 6 8 Ingredients 11 2 teaspoons dried yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 1 2 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups all purpose flour 1 4 cup tomato paste or Italian tornato sauce 6 ounces sliced pepperoni 1 red pepper roasted and sliced 3 4 cup pitted black olives 8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese It s easy to customize this recipe with toppings to suit your family s taste For spicier crust lightly rub the dough with olive oil then spice with pepper and garlic salt before spreading your tomato sauce Preparing the Pizza Dough Combine yeast water and sugar together and let stand in a warm place until mixture starts to foam Add this yeast mixture to flour and oil and combine to form your pizza dough Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic Cover and stand in a warm place until doubled in size Knock back dough and roll out to a rectangle the size of your cooking pan or baking dish Place dough into a lightly oiled pan If you purchased a ready made pizza dough simply open can and roll dough into a lightly oiled cooking pan Preparing the Pizza Spread tomato paste or Italian tomato sauce on top of your pizza dough Top with pepperoni red peppers olives and lastly mozzarella cheese Or if you prefer you may place cheese first with toppings on last Place cooking pan in center of grill and cook indi rectly with one outside burner on high and the other
56. tatoes in half lengthwise Scoop out potato pulp serve separately or discard Be sure to leave 1 4 inch thick potato shell remaining Brush the inside of each potato shell with melted margarine Spoon 2 teaspoons picante sauce into each potato shell sprinkle with cheese and top with bacon Place prepared potato skins on grill directly over medium heat Close lid and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until potato skins are crisp Sprinkle each potato skin with tomato and green onion and then top with sour cream if desired Earn Rabuck awd Oc Get it fixed at your home or ours For repair of major brand appliances in your own home no matter who made it no matter who sold it 1 800 4 MY HOME Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 Wii SEATS COT To bring in products such as vacuurns lawn equipment and electronics for repair call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center 1 80 0 48 8 1 2 22 Anume day or night www sears com For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART B am 11 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 am 5 pm CST Man Sat Au Canada pour sendes en frangais 1 877 533 8937
57. ubes Also check the position of your spark electrode Z WARNING The location of the burner tube with respect to the orifice is vital for safe operation Check to ensure the orifice is inside of the burner tube before using your gas grill See Fig 2 If the burner tube does not fit over the valve orifice lighting the burner may cause explosion and or fire Figure 2 GAS VALVE ASSEMBLY ORIFICE BURNER TUBE GAS COLLECTOR BOX SPARK ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY TO CLEAN BURNER TUBE INSERT HOOK HERE BURNER TUBE 19 BURNER BURNER PORT FOOT COTTER PIN Frequently Asked Questions Question Can convert my Kenmore gas grill from one fuel type to another Answer Your Kenmore gas grill is manufactured to exact specifications and is approved by the Canadian Standards Association CSA for LP gas use only For your own safety conversion kits are not available and any attempt to convert your grill from LP gas to Natural Gas will void your product warranty Question Why doesn t the hose and regulator assem bly supplied with my new Kenmore grill fit the older LP gas tank I ve used for years Answer The U S Government regulates gas appli ances and LP gas tanks Whenever new regulations are passed the LP gas tank fittings are altered If your tank does not fit the hose and regulator supplied with your new grill the tank is outdated and must be replaced Question What can cause grill parts to rust and what aff
58. ubes before assembling your grill and at least once a month in late summer or early fall when spiders are most active Also perform this burner tube cleaning procedure if your grill has not been used for an extended period of time Pre Assembly Instructions WARNING The location of the burner tube with respect to the orifice is vital for safe operation Check to ensure the orifice is inside of the bumer tube before using your gas grill See Fig 2 If the burner tube does not fit over the valve orifice lighting the burner may cause explosion and or fire To reduce the chance of FLASH BACK see CAUTION on page 3 clean the burner tubes and burners before fully assembling your grill Remove the cotter pin from the rear underside of each burner using a pair of long nose pliers Carefully lift each burner up and away from the gas valve orifice then refer to Figure 1 and perform one of these three cleaning methods 1 Bend a stiff wire a lightweight coat hanger Figure 2 works well into a small hook as shown below GAS VALVE ASSEMBLY Run the hook through the burner tube and inside the burner several times to remove any debris co 2 Use a bottle brush with a flexible handle Run the brush through the burner tube and inside the burner several times removing any debris ORIFICE BURNER TUBE 3 Use an air hose to force air through each burner tube The forced air should pass debris or obstructions through the
59. ulator assembly from the LP gas tank by turning the Quick Coupling Nut counter clockwise 4 Remove the cooking grids flame tamers and grease trays from your grill 5 Remove the cotter pin from the rear underside of each burner using a pair of long nose pliers 6 Carefully lift each burner up and away from the gas valve orifice 7 Refer to Fig 1 and perform one of these three cleaning methods e Bend a stiff wire a lightweight coat hanger works well into a small hook as shown below Run the hook through the burner tube and inside the burner several times to remove any debris gt e Use a bottle brush with a flexible handle Run the brush through the burner tube and inside the burner several times removing any debris e Use an air hose to force air through each burner tube The forced air should pass debris or obstructions through the burner and out the ports Figure 1 Regardless of which burner cleaning procedure you use we recommend you also complete the following steps to help prolong burner life 1 Use a wire brush to clean the entire outer surface of each burner until free of food residue and dirt 2 Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire such as an open paper clip 3 Inspect each burner for damage cracks or holes and if such damage is found order and install a new burner After installation check to insure that the gas valve orifices are correctly placed inside the ends of the burner t
60. ver the gas valve orifices Never allow children to operate your grill Do not allow children to play near your grill A WARNING A strong gas smell or the hissing sound of gas indicates a serious problem with your gas grill or the LP gas tank Failure to immediately follow the steps listed below could result in a fire or explosion that could cause serious bodily injury death or prop erty damage e Shut off gas supply to the gas grill e Turn the control knobs to OFF position e Put out any flame with a fire extinguisher e Open grill lid e Get away from the LP gas tank e Do not try to fix the problem yourself e If odor continues or you have a fire you cannot extinguish call your fire department Do not call near the LP gas tank because your telephone is an electrical device and could create a spark resulting in fire and or explosion CAUTION BEWARE OF FLASH BACK CAUTION Spiders and small insects occa sionally spin webs or make nests in the grill burner tubes during transit and ware housing These webs can lead to a gas flow obstruction which could result in a fire in and around the burner tubes This type of fire is known as a FLASH BACK and can cause serious damage to your grill and create an unsafe operating condition for the user Although an obstructed burner tube is not the only cause of FLASH BACK it is the most common cause To reduce the chance of FLASH BACK you must clean the burner t
61. ware and grill head from carton Assemble the gas grill on a protective work surface such as the shipping box to avoid scratching surfaces Refer to parts list and hard ware pack illustrations to helo assemble your grill Assembling The Grill Cart 1 Position Bottom Shelf Parts List Item 31 with its front vertical ledge facing down Before attaching Cart Legs to the Bottom Shelf make sure its 2 holes for Door Stop are located in the front See Fig 1 Install the Cart Legs Castor Side on the left side of the Bottom Shelf with the Drawer Channel facing in The 90 degree lip on sides and back of Bottom Shelf must be on the outside of the Side Panels for proper fit Secure using 2 of the 1 4 x1 2 Phillips head screws and nuts pro vided Install the Cart Legs Wheel Side to the other side of Bottom Shelf by using the same sized screws and nuts 2 Install Rear Panel to inside of Side Panels using 3 of the 1 4 x1 2 Philips head screws and nuts See Fig 2 3 Screw the 2 Castors into Castor Seats see bottom of Cart Legs Castor Side Turn threaded castor stem by hand clockwise until it stops Tighten with an Open end 11 16 wrench See Fig 2 4 Install the 2 Wheels to the Cart Legs Wheel Side by inserting the wheel bolt through the wheel and axle hole on the cart leg as shown in Fig 2 Put spring washer and 3 8 nut onto bolt and tighten securely using a size 4 phillips screwdriver Do not overtighten or wheel will
62. y and Receptacle To reduce the chance of fire the Grease Draining Tray and Grease Receptacle should be visually inspected before each grill use Remove any grease and wash grease tray and receptacle with a mild soap and warm water solution Annual Cleaning of The Grill Interior Burning off the grill after every cookout will keep it ready for instant use However once a year you should give the entire grill a thorough cleaning to keep it in top operating condition Follow these steps 1 Turn all burner valves to the full OFF position 2 Turn the LP gas tank valve to the full OFF position 3 DetachtheLP gas regulator assembly from your gas grill 4 Remove and clean the flame tamers cooking grids and grill burners 5 Cover each gas valve orifice with aluminum foil 6 Brush the inside and bottom of the grill with a stiff brass brush and wash with a mild soap and warm water solution Rinse thoroughly and let dry 7 Remove aluminum foil from orifices and check each orifice for obstruction 18 8 Check each spark electrode adjusting as needed The space between the Spark Electrode Tip and Spark Receiver should be approximately 3 16 9 Replace the burners and adjust the gas collector box The edge of the collector box should be overlapping the burner port 10 Replace flame tamers and the cooking grids 11 Reconnect the gas source and observe the burner flame for correct operation Cleaning Exterior Surfaces

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