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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

E L I T

LiquidPropaneGas(LPG) Grill

• Safety

• Assembly

• Use and Care

• Cooking Guide

• Frequently Asked Questions

Model 141.16673

Call us first if you have any problem with

this product. We can help you with ques-

tions about assembly and grill operation or

if there are damaged or missing parts

when you unpack this unit from the ship-

ping box. Please call before contacting

your local retailer.

1- 888-317-7642

8am-8pm CST, Monday throu.qh Friday

• NOTE TO ASSEMBLER/INSTALLER:

Leave this manual with the consumer.

• NOTETO CONSUMER:

Keep thismanual forfuture reference.

• RECORDYOURSERIAL#

(see silver CSA label on main body of grill)

Failure to comply with these instructions could

result in a fire or explosion that could cause

serious bodily injury, death or property damage.

Whether this grill was assembled by you or

someone else, you must read this entire manual

before using your grill to ensure the grill is

properly assembled, installed and maintained.

Use your grill at least 3 feet away from any

wall or surface. Use your grill at least 3 feet

away from combustible objects that can melt or

catch fire (such as vinyl or wood siding, fences

and overhangs) or sources of ignition including

pilot lights on water heaters and live electrical

appliances.

THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR

OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

Combustion byproducts produced when using

this product contain chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth de-

fects, orother reproductive harm.

This product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Manual # P80103009H - Date:2007/02/16

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60197, USA www.sears.com

Summary of content (31 pages)

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL E L I T Liquid Propane Gas(LPG) Grill • Safety • Assembly • Use and Care • Cooking Guide • Frequently Asked Questions Model 141.16673 Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion that could cause serious bodily injury, death or property damage. Call us first if you have any problem with this product.
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Primary Safety Warnings ............................ 1-3 Warranty Terms and Conditions ................... 2 Pre-Assembly Instructions .............................. 3 Part Diagrams and Lists ........................... 4-8 Assembly Instructions ................................ 9-10 LP Gas Tank Installation ....................... 11-13 Use & Care Instructions: • Lighting Instructions ................................. 14 • Troubleshooting .........................................
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Failure to comply with these instructions may result in a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result 1. Do not store spare LP cylinder within 10 feet (3m) of this appliance. 2. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids and vapors within 25 feet (8m) of this appliance. 3. When cooking with oil/grease, do not allow the oil/grease to get hotter than 350°F (117°C). 4. Do not leave oil/grease unattended. in injury.
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PART # PART DESCRIPTION P06001055A Hardware $112G04121 Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" Already installed $112M05081 QTY PURPOSE OFPART Pack 1 Model 16673 10 Attaches Side Shelves to Bowl Panel 2 Attaches Tool Holder to Left Side Shelf in the Tool Holder Kit Phillips Head ScrewM5x8mm Already installed For use in assemblyof in the Tank Pull-Out Tray $233G04382 Wing Bolt 1/4"x4-3/8" 1 S303G0404D Special Nut 1/4" 1 Secures Gas Tank r "1 I Hardware Phillips Head Screw Qty.
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KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART DESCRIPTION Lid Lid Trim Plate Protective Pad Temperature Name Plate Gauge Lid Handle Cooking Rack/Secondary Cooking Grid Savor Plate® Bowl Panel, Left 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 Bowl Panel, Right Bowl Panel, Front 25 26 27 Control Knob for Main Burner Control Knob Seat 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Bowl Panel, Rear Burner/Main Burner Bracket Gas Collector Boxwith Electric Wire Set Electrode Elec
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KEY PART # QTY 57 58 59 60 61 Door Hinge Bracket, Top/Right Door Hinge Bracket, Bottom/Left Door Hinge Bracket, Bottom/Right Tank Pull-Out TrayAssem bly Caster, 3 in.
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11 9 KEY 1. Rot. Motor 2. Rot. Screw Bracket UNC Sl12G10121 3. Rot. Hex Nut #10-24 S362G10121 4. Rot. Washer S411G03081 5. Rot. Spit 6. Rot. 7. Rot. Thumbscrew 8. Rot. Collar P05508032A 9. Rot. Bushing P05508033A 10. Rot. Motor/AC 11. Rot. 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 P03308010C #10-24x3/4" Holding QTY PART# DESCRIPTION 3/16" P05508164A P05508031A Fork 1/4"xl/2" S196G04081 P07101025A Thumbscrew #10x1/2" S196G10081 ]111111111111111111] Rot. Thumbscrew 1/4"x1/2" Qty.
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CAUTION: Whileit is possible when handling H some of the for one person to assemble this grill, obtain assistance larger, heavier pieces. Side screws Shelves $112M05081 []nstall Remove from the Tool Holder. Slide the 4 Tool Hooks onto the Tool Holder with the hooks facing the Left Side Shelf. Attach Tool Holder to Side Shelf [] [] [] Phillips Head MSx8mm using these screws. Align the 5 holes on the Left Bowl Panel with the 5 holes on the Left Side Shelf.
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H Install Grease [] [] [] Draining Tray and Grease Receptacle From the back of the grill, lift the Rear/Upper Bowl Panel by lifting it and sliding to the Right. (See figure 1). insert the Grease Draining Tray by sliding Side Tabs of Tray over the side rails beneath the Grill Bowl. Reposition Rear/ Upper Bowl Panel. (See figure 2). install Grease Receptacle under the Grease Draining Tray from the front of grill. (See figure 3).
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H Install Ignitor [] [] [] Batteries Unscrew ignitor Caps from Control Panel. Place one supplied AA battery into each ignitor Slot with positive pole facing you. Position the Cap and Spring over the AA battery in each ignitor Slot and tighten to Control Panel. AA Battery Main Burners Electrode Check Perform this Electrode Check with the assistance of another person. Ignitor Cap This test will ensure that the Spark Electrode Tips are properly positioned so your grill lights easily and properly.
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CORRECT [] LP GAS TANK USE [] LP Gas grill models are designed for use with a standard 20 lb. Liquid Propane Gas (LP Gas) tank, not included with grill. Never connect your gas grill to an LP Gas tank that exceeds this capacity. A tank of approximately 12 inches in diameter by 18-1/2 inches high is the maximum size LP Gas tank to use. You must use an "OPD" gas tank which offers a listed Overfill Prevention Device.
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NOTE • about LP Gas Tank To Exchange Programs Install Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing your empty LP Gas tank through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their tanks. Exchange your tank only for an OPD safety Secure feature-equipped section of this [] tank as described manual. • Always upright • Leak test new and exchanged connecting one to your grill.
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LP Gas Model only: Connect Regulator with Hose to your LP Gas Tank Type ! connection ANSi [] [] Turn all Burner Valves to the OFF position. inspect the valve connection port and regulator assembly for damage or debris. Remove any debris. Never use damaged or plugged equipment. [] Connect the regulator assembly to the tank valve and 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. [] 1.
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Grill Lighting Instructions 1. Before each use, check all hoses for cracks, nicks, cuts, burns or abrasions. If a hose is damaged in any way, do not use your grill before replacing the hose with an authorized part from the Parts List. Also make sure all gas supply connections are securely tightened. 2. 3. 4. 5. Familiarize yourself with the instructions in this manual. grill or checking gas supply Be sure the LP Gas tank is safety and Use and Do not smoke while connections. filled. Open the Grill Lid.
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Troubleshooting If the grill fails 1. 2. 3. to light : Turn gas off at source and turn Control Knobs to OFF. Wait at least 5 minutes for gas to clear, then retry. If your grill still fails and connections. to light, check gas supply Repeat lighting procedure.
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CORRECT ROTISSERIE USE 1. Read all instructions before initial use. IMPORTANT: When using electrical appliances, safety precautions should always be used. The Rotisserie Motor The is for outdoor Rotisserie Do not let children Rotisserie. 2. is set operate for 120V, 60Hz basic To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse electrical cord, plugs or motor in water or expose to rain. Protect electrical elements from burners, hot grill surfaces and grease. AC current. use only.
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. 2. Remove all components from the carton. Attach the Motor Bracket on the outside of the left grill bowl panel. Align the two holes of the Bracket with the holes on the grill bowl. Tighten securely using two Screws #10-24x3/4" UNC, Plain Washers and Nuts provided. Washer 3/16" #10-24 Nut 111111111111111111] Rot. Screw #10-24x3/4" © Rot. Washer UNC x2 Motor Bracket ._ 3/16" x2 Rot. Screw#10-24x3/4" UNC with washers and nuts Rot. Nut #10-24 x2 Outside of left grill bowl panel .
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4. Installthe AC (alternating current)RotisserieMotorontothe MotorBracketas shownbelow.Be sure the Motorattachesto the Bracketwith the electricalcord down. Rotisserie Motor . Bracket Insert the assembled Rotisserie into the Motor as shown below. The Motor should be on the left side of your grill. Place the Bushing into the slot opening on the right side of your grill bowl, then tighten the Collar Thumbscrew to the left of the Bushing.
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10. Replace Proper care and maintenance will keep your grill in top operating condition and prolong its life. Follow these cleaning procedures on a timely basis and your grill will stay clean and operate with minimum effort. CAUTION: Be sure your grill is OFF and cool before cleaning. Cleaning brush to clean Cleaning Steel during Surfaces: of stainless After remov- to the full and hose 3.
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To reduce the chance of FLASHBACK FIRE you must clean the Burner Tubes as follows at least once a month Regardless of which use, we recommend steps to help prolong in summer and fall or whenever spiders are active in your area, and if your grill has not been used for an extended period of time. 1. Turn 2. Turn the LP Gas tank valve to the full OFF all Burner Valves to the full OFF 1.
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Burn-Off IndirectCooking [] Before should foreign cooking on your gas grill for the first time, you "burn off" the grill to eliminate any odor or matter. Ignite the burners, lower the Lid, and operate grill on HIGH setting [] for 3 to 5 minutes. grill unat Prepare Preheating [] [] To preheat, light your grill on and follow this timetable: Lid preheat grill 3 to 5 • For low temperature cooking, preheat grill 3 minutes.
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Grilling Turn Steak and Ribs 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 according Grilling Turn and cook meat until done. to meat thickness.
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An Important Note About Heat Settings Food preparation 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 temperature gauge and adjust the heat accordingly. Preparing Trim meat of excess fat. Truss meat and poultry with cooking string to retain shape if desired.
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Slow Cooking with a Rotisserie Preparing to Smoke A Rotisserie Kit is made to fit your grill model. Rotisserie cooking produces foods that are moist, flavorful and attractive. The optional rotisserie system is most commonly used for cooking meat or poultry and is designed to cook food slowly. You can place a cooking pan beneath the food to collect juices for basting and gravy. To flavor the contents of the cooking pan you may add herbs, onions, or other spices of your choice.
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STIR-FRYING TECHNIQUES DEEP-FRYING TECHNIQUES This method of cooking is popular around the world and can be easily accomplished outdoors on your gas grill. It's a quick and healthful way of preparing a complete meal using meat, poultry or seafood in infinite combinations with other interesting ingredients like vegetables, rice or noodles. A wide variety of foods can be deep-fried outdoors on your grill, from potatoes, to seafood and chicken. Deepfrying uses a large portion of oil, preferably saturated.
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Rotisserie cooking produces foods that are moist and flavorful because the slowly rotated food self-bastes to seal in meat's natural juices. Use a Rotisserie Kit to slow cook foods using the indirect cooking method or an infrared back burner, a feature available on some models. Anything you enjoy cooking indoors can be prepared outdoors as well. These optional grill accessories make it easy to enjoy your new Kenmore Premium or Kenmore Elite grill as an outdoor kitchen.
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Question: Sometimes I hear a humming sound coming from my regulator. What causes this? And - My grill has a low flame and sometimes will not light. Why? Question: Can I convert my grill from one fuel type to another in other words from LPG to NG or vice versa? Answer: No, your gas grill is manufactured to exact specifications and is certified for LPG (Liquid Propane Gas) use only.
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Question: The Regulator and Hose supplied with my gas grill does not fit the older LP Gas tank I've used for 304 grade stainless stainless steel and years. 8-10% Why not? Answer: grills that offer no claim shiny on the sales floor your patio. be Question: and what affect does 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.
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