Owner's Manual i T ® Liquid Propane Gas Grill Model141.16691 Natural Gas Grill Model141.17691 A WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual carefully and be sure your gas grill is properly assembled, installed and maintained. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. This gas grill is intended for outdoor use only and is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles or boats.
Warranty Safety ..................................................... Instructions Hardware Parts Assembly Lighting ..................................... and Instructions Instructions Frequently Asked Instructions Cooking Guide and 7 .............................. 10 ................................ 16 Instructions Questions Cooking 6 Lists ........................ Cleaning and Maintenance Recipes ..............
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 in grill box. Never connect your gas _ritl to an LP gas tank that exceeds this capacity. 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.
Figure 1 (Naturalgas model only) IMPORTANT: your Kenmore Natural Gas Grill cannot be converted to use LP Gas. Attempting to do so is extremely hazardous and will also void the grill warranty. GAS OUTSIDE WALL Your natural gas grill is designed to operate on natural gas only, at a pressure of 7" water column (W.C.) (1/4 psi 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.
CAUTION:Spidersand smallinsectsoccasionallyspin websor makenestsin the grill BurnerTubesduringtransitand warehousing. Thesewebscan lead to a gas flow obstruction whichcouldresultin a fire in and around the BurnerTubes.This type of fire is known as a "FLASHBACK" and can causeserious damageto your grill andcreatean unsafe operatingconditionfor the user. To reduce the chance of "FLASHBACK" (see CAUTION at left) clean the Burner Tubes and Burners before fully assembling your grill.
The followingtableillustratesa breakdownof the hardwarepack. It highlightswhatcomponents are used in the variousstagesof assembly. Ref. Component Qty.
LPG = Liquid Propane Gas NG = Natural Gas 30b\ 38 23_ 18 24 28 36 Ib 31 32 _(LPG / 3_ only144 37 16 64 (LPG only) |i (LPG only)40 65_ (NG only)41 ] _43 (LP¢ only)71 (NG only)72 __7_ _59 (LPG only) 57 bl 7
PEP# 1 DESCRIPTION Lid P0011903AA PART# 1 2 Lid Trim Plate P0011435EA 1 3 4 Temperature Lid Handle P00601171A 1 P00205033B 1 5 Name Plate P00410038C 1 6 Cooking Rack/Secondary P01518001B 7 Cooking Grid/Large P01606032B 1 3 8 Cooking Grid/Small 9 10 Flame Tamer/Large Flame Tamer/Small P01606033B P01708031B 3 P01708032B 1 11 Burner/Main P02001004E 6 1la 12 Burner Air Shutter/Main (NG only) Burner Bracket P05524004A 6 13 Gauge QTY 1 P02206271B 1 Gas Collector
FIEF# DESCRIPTION PART# QTY 49 Door Trim Plate, Left P07506007A 1 50 Door Trim Plate, Right (LPG) P07507007A 1 51 Door Trim Plate, Right (NG) P07507008A 1 52 Cart Partition Panel P07512013A 1 53 Cart Decorative P07501008A 1 54 Cart Decorative Panel, Trim Plate P07509009A 1 55 Door Hinge Bracket, UppedLeft P03314018C 1 56 Door Hinge Bracket, Lower/Left P03314019C 1 57 58 Door Hinge Bracket, UppedRight Door Hinge Bracket, Lower/Right P03314020C P03314021C 1 1 59 Door Ma
Figure 1 CAUTION : While it is possible for one person to assemble this grill, obtain assistance from another person when handling some of the larger, heavier pieces. 1. Open the parts boxes. Use the parts list to check that all parts have been included. -..Ai 2. Inspect the grill fordamage as you assemble it. Do not assemble or operate the gdlt if it appears damaged.
Electrode Installing Cooking Components 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 4" wide stainless mechanism found at the front between each set of Burners.) The easiest way to ensure this is to perform this Electrode Check: Important: Before cooking on your grill the first time, wash the Cooking Grids and Cooking Rack with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
FOR LP GRILLS ONLY Battery Figure 6a Replacement: FUEL GAUGE DISPLAY COVER 1. Remove the Grease Trayfrom the griE 2. Stretch your hand behind Control Panel and unscrewthe Battery Cover behind the Display Box. 3. Pul t out the Battery with electric wire from the Battery Compartment. 9V BATTERY 4. Replace the used Batterywiththenewone. BATTERY 5. Replace the new Battery with electric wire back into Battery Compartment. See Figure 6a.
Connecting A Liquid Tank To Your Grill Propane Gas (LPgas) Figure 7a (LP gas model only) 1. Remove the Pull-out Grease Draining Trayw_th the Heat Shieldfrom Grill. 2. Locate hose and regulator assure bly packed for shipping purposes on front underside of grill head. Remove fastening band. Push assembly to back of grill and pull down to connect to tank valve. Before connecting, check valve and assembly threads to be sure they match. (Type 1 connection per ANSI Z21.58b-2002). See Figure 7b. 3.
Connecting Natural Gas To Your Grill For Natural Gas grills: The 12 foot Natural Gas Hose has already been connected to the Gas Manifold as shown in Figure 7c. Thread the 12 foot Natural Gas Hose through the hole of Rear Panel to outside. Also read the natural gas safety instructions,(on page 4) Figure 7c (Natural GAS gas model only) MANIFOLD \ REAR PANEL j 12' NATURAL GAS HOSE J HOLE _12' FOR NATURAL GAS HOSE Install Pull-out Grease Tray Place Heat Shield into Putl-out Grease Draining Tray.
WARNING If you smell gas: • • • • • • • Shut off gas supply to the gas grill. Turn the Control Knobs to OFF position. Extinguish any open flame such as candle, cigarette lighter, etc., that could cause gas to ignite. Open the Grill Lid. Get away from the LP gas tank. Do not try to fix the problem yourself. If odor continues or you have a fire you cannot extinguish,call your fire department. Do not call near _ LP gas tank.
BasicLighting Procedures Machine oils used in the manufacturing process of stainless steel can cause stainless steel to turn a tan color Before initial grill use, remove protective PVC film from Control Panel and inside and outside of Grill Lid. Use a Stainless Steel Cleaner to polish the stainless steel and remove these excess oils from yourgrilt. Never use abrasive cleaners orscrubbers because they wilt scratch and damage your grill.
Manually Lighting Your Grill by Match Misalignment of Ignitoron Burner Correction: Check for proper position of the Electrode Tip as shown in Figure 4 The gap between the Spark Electrode Tip and Burner or Spark Receiver should be approximately3/16", Adjust if necessary. With the gas supply closed and all Control Knobs set to OFF press the Electric Ignitor Cap and checkfor the presence of a spark at the Electrode.
5. Cover each Gas Valve Orificewith aluminum foil. 6. Brush the inside and bottom of the grill with a fiber pad or nylon brush, and wash with a mild soap and warm water solution. Rinse thoroughly and let dry. CAUTION: BesureyourgrillisOFFandcoolbeforecleaning. Takecarenottochiporscratchthepaintedsurfaces because itwillvoidyourwarrantyagainstrusting. 7. Remove aluminum foil from Orificesand check each Orifice for obstruction.
Cleaning The Burner Tubes and Burner Ports Regardtessof which Burner cteaning procedure you use, we recommend you also complete the following steps to help prolong Burner life. To reduce the chance of FLASHBACK the procedure 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. Use a fiber pad or nylon brush to clean the entire outer surface of each Burner until free of food residue and dirt.
Question: What is the best way to protect my new Kenmora gas grill from the weather? Answer: A good quality grill cover should be used to protect your grill when not in use. Sears offers a cover that 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.
Indirect Cooking The indirect cooking method can also be used with the supplied Cooking Grids. To cook indirectly, the food should be placed on the left or right side of your gritl 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 2 outer grill Burners. Either way, indirect cooking must be done with the Lid down. AkWARNING Your grill will get very hot. Always wear a flame retardant BBQ Mitt when cooking on your grill.
Grilling Steak and Ribs Cut of Meat Approximate Cooking Times Turn the gritl 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.
Whole Fish and Whole Fillets Cut of Meat Approximate Cooking Times Preheat your gdll on HIGH for 2-3 minutes with the Lid down. Raise lid and turn Burners to MEDIUM heat. Place fish (skin down) on gritl and cook over direct heat until done. Use cooking time as a guide or until fish is opaque but still moist.
An Important Note About Heat Settings Food preparation The suggested heat settings shown are approximate. There are many factors such as outside ternperature, wind conditions and grill location that affect your grill perfon_ance. We offer these cooking times as a convenience, but suggest you watch the tern perature gauge and adjust the heat accordingly. Trim meat of excess fat. Truss meat and poultry with cooking string to retain shape if desired.
Slow Cooking with a Rotisserie Note: it is our experience that many smoking chip and pellet products do not actually produce a smoke but instead infuses the food with flavor. Please read product labels carefully and if in doubt, ask your retaiter for detaits. A Kenmore Rotisserie Kit is made to fit this particular model. Rotisserie cooking produces foods that are moist, flavorful and attractive.
STIR-FRYING TECHNIQUES DEEP-FRYING TECHNIQUES This method of cooking is popular around the world and can be easily accomplished outdoors on your Kenmore gas grill. It's a quick and healthful way of preparing a complete meat using meat, poultry or seafood in infiniteoombinationswith otherinterestingingredients like vegetables, rice or noodles. A wide variety of foods can be deep-fried outdoors on your grill from potatoes, to seafood and chicken.
1/4 1 1/2 2 1/3 1/4 ONIONBURGERS A honey and mustard sauce glazes the onion slices as they cook alongside these delicious burgers. For optimal sweetness, select Vidatia or Walla Walla onions. Makes 4 open face burgers, Preparing the Salsa Corn bine tomato, green pepper, onion,jatapeno peppers, gartic, citantro and satt in a bowl Set aside 2 tablespoons of salsa. Cover and chill remaining salsa until serving time.
RIB EYE STEAKS WITH GRILLED GARLIC Preparation As they cook, the gartic cloves mellow in flavor, maki ng a delicious sauce for any grilled meat. And for an appetizer, spread the softened cloves over toasted sIicesof french bread! Makes4servings. Combine ketchup, pepper, rosemary, basil and garlic powder. Coat both sides of steak with mixture. Grill steak with lid up, directly over medium heat for 6 minutes. Turn steak and grill for 8 to 12 minutes more or until cooked as desired.
MARtNATEDTUNASTEAK Preparation Experiment with unique dishes, like this tuna steak recipe boasting a deliciouswine marinade! Makes 4 servings. 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. Ingredients 4 6-ounce fresh or frozen tuna steaks cut 1 inch thick.
SOUTHWESTCHICKENBREASTS BARBECUEDCHICKEN 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 and top with cheese! Makes 6 servings. Another backyard favorite, this recipe includes an easy to make sweet and spicy sauce. Makes 4 servings.
TRADITIONAL HOLIDAYTURKEY PIZZAON THE GRILL Imagine everyone's sc rprise when you serveyour next hotiday turkey--complete with dressing--delicious and tender straight from the gritl! Serves 8- 10 Ingredients You may never want to call out for pizza again! Follow this pizza dough recipe, or purchase readymade pizza dough found in your grocers refrigerated section--next to the biscuits. Slice and serve directly from the grill.
FRESH VEGETABLE STIR-FRY GRILLED POTATO SKINS Take a trip to the Orient with this easy, and heatthy vegetabie recipe. Makes 4- 6 servings. Serve these crispy potatoes as a snack or side dish We've included microwave instructions fora timesaving short cut.
Preparing to Smoke Smoking gives food a distinctive, delicious flavor. You wilI find a variety of wood chips or pellets available for use in smoking grilled foods. Pre-soaking of wood chips may be required so read and follow the manufacturers instructions for preparation of smoking chips prior to filling the Smoker Drawer. Using The Optional Smoker Box In order to get optimum performance from anysmoker box, remove one of the stainless steel cooking grids.
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