Kenmore 141.155401 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Liquid Propane Gas Grill

Model141.155401

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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.

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.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

P4794F - Rev: 3/28/2002

Warranty ..................................................... 2

Safety Instructions ..................................... 2

Pre-Assembly Instructions ......................... 4

Hardware, Parts Diagram and Lists ..... 5

Assembly Instructions ................................. 8

Lighting Instructions .................................. 12

Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions .... 14

Frequently Asked Questions .................. 16

Cooking Instructions ................................ 17

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Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Failure to comply with these instructions

could result in a fire or explosion that could cause serious bodily injury, death, or

property damage.

Cooking Guide and Recipes ................ 18

Full 1-Year Warranty on Grill For one year from the date of purchase Sears will repair or replace, at our option, any grill part (except for paint loss, rusting and ignitor battery) that is defective in material or workmanship.

Limited Warranty on Selected Grill Parts

From one year after the date of purchase for the designated time periods listed below, Sears will replace the following grill parts if they are defective in material or workmanship. You will be charged

for labor.

• Lifetime of Grill: Aluminum Castings (except for paint loss)

• 1 Year: Cast Iron Burners

• 2 Years: All Other Grill Parts (except flame tamers, cooking grids and ignitor battery)

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contacting the nearest Sears Service Center at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®

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Your grill will get very hot. Never lean over the cooking area while using your grill. Do not

touch cooking surfaces, grill housing, 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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flam- mable material and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

2. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open Lid.

4. If odor continues, immediately call your gas

supplier or your fire department.

Warranty Restrictions

• This warranty is void if grill is used for commer- cial or rental purposes.

• This grill is for use with Liquid Propane (LP) gas only. Any attempt to convert this grill to natural gas is dangerous and will void your

product warranty.

• This warranty applies only when the grill is used in the United States.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Grill Installation Codes

This gas grill must be installed in accordance with all local codes. In areas without local codes, follow the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code

ANSI Z223.1. In Canada, installation must conform

to standard CAN/CGA lb149.1 or 1-b149.2 (Installa- tion Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment) and all local codes.

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 box. Never connect your gas grill to an LP gas tank that exceeds this capacity. A tank of approximately 12 inches in diameter by

2 © Sears, Roebuck and Co.

18-1/2inchesHIGHisthemaximumsizeLPgas

tankto use.You mustuse an "OPD"gas tank

which offersan OverfillPreventionDevice.This

safetyfeaturepreventsthetankfrombeingoverfilted

whichcancausemalfunctionofthe LPgastank,

regulatorand/orgrill. TheLPgastankmustbe constructedandmarked

in accordancewithspecificationsof theU.S.Dept. ofTransportation(DOT).InCanada,theLPgastank mustmeettheCanadianTransportationandCommu- nications(CTC)specifications.Alsobesuretoread

andfollowall LPinstructionsbelow.

1. TheLPgastank hasa shutoffvalve,termi- natingin an LP gassupplytankvalveoutlet,

thatis compatiblewitha Type1 tankcon- nectiondevice.The LPgastankmustalso havea safetyreliefdevicethathasa direct communicationwiththe vaporspaceof the

tank.

2. Thetanksupplysystemmustbearranged forvaporwithdrawal.

3. TheLPgastankusedmusthavea collar to protectthe tankvalve.

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

or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.

• 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.

• Only use the regulator and hose assembly supplied with your gas grill. Replacement regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified by Sears.

• Have your LP gas tank filled by a reputable propane gas dealer and visually inspected and

re-qualified at each filling.

• Never fill the gas tank beyond 80% full. Have your propane gas dealer check the release valve after every filling to ensure that it

remains free of defects.

• Always keep LP gas tanks in an upright position.

• Do not store (or use) gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this gas grill.

• An LP gas tank that is not connected for use must NOT be stored on bottom shelf or in the vicinity of

this or any other gas grill.

• Do not subject the LP gas tank to excessive heat.

• 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.

• LP gas tanks must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area and out of the reach of

children. Disconnected LP gas tanks must not

be stored in a building, garage or any other

enclosed area.

• When your gas grill is not in use the gas

must be turned off at the LP gas tank.

• 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.

• 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 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) 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 over the gas valve orifices. Never allow children to operate your grill. Do

• not allow children to play near your grill.

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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.

• 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 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.

NOTE: The normal flow of gas through the regulator and hose assembly can create a humming noise. A LOW volume of noise is perfectly normal and will not interfere with operation of the grill. If humming noise is loud and excessive you may need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas flow device. This purging proce- dure should be done every time a new LP gas tank is connected to your grill. For help

with this procedure refer to page 13, step 4,

or call the Customer Service Hetpline for assistance, 8am -8pm CST, Monday through Friday 1-888-317-7642.

• Long nose pliers can be used to remove Cotter Pin when cleaning the Burners

• Use work gloves to protect your hands

• Wear eye protection

• When you have finished assembling your Grill be sure all Pattern Head Thumb Screws are

tightened. You may use the supplied Tighten- ing Tool (P55M3A) as needed.

To reduce the chance of "FLASH-BACK" (see

CAUTION at right) 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 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.

CAUTION: Spiders and small insects occa- sionally spin webs or make nests in the grill Burner Tubes during transit and warehousing. These webs can lead to a gas flow obstruc-

tion 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 Tubes before assem-

bling 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.

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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.

3. 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

SPARK ELECTRODE AS- /

WARNING

The location of the Burner Tube with re- spect 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

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BURNERTUBE COTTERPIN

The following table illustrates a breakdown of the hardware pack. It highlights what components are used

in the various stages of assembly.

Ref.

H019 H017 H019

H017 H017 H018

H025

P8080A

P55F5A P5540B

P55M3A

Component Qty. to Use

1/4"x2" Pattern Head Screw 8 1/4"x1/2" Pattern Head Screw 2 1/4"x2" Pattern Head Screw 4 1/4"x1/2" Pattern Head Screw 4

1/4"x1/2" Pattern Head Screw 1 1/4"x3/4" Pattern Head Screw 8 M4x8mm Pattern Head Screw 1

AA Battery 1

Customized Wrench 1 Manual Lighting Stick 1

Tightening Tool 1

Actual Size and Quantity of

Purpose of Components

Attaches Cart Legs To Bottom Shelf Attaches Tank Holder To Bottom Shelf

Attaches Cart Bracket To Cart Attaches Grill Head To Cart Attaches Tank Hook To Grill Head Attaches Side Shelf To The Grill Head

Attaches to Bowl Support Bracket - Left

Powers The Electric Ignitor

Tighten Caster Attaches To Outside Bowl Panel - Left

Allows you to tighten Pattern Head Thumb Screws as needed

Each Hardware Piece:

1/4"x2" Pattern Head Screw Qty. 12

Ref. # H019

1/4"xl/2'"' Pattern Head Screw

Qty. 7 Ref. # H017

Customized Wrench Qty. 1 M4x8mm Pattern Head Screw

Ref. # P55F5A Tightening Tool Qty. 1 Scale 1:0.6 Qty. 1 Ref. # P55M3A Ref. # H025

1/4"x3/4"" Pattern Head Screw

Qty. 8 Ref. # H018

AA Battery Qty. 1

Part # P8080A

Manual Lighting Stick Qty. 1 Ref. # P5540B

45 44 34

4 1

19 18 17 23

32- 31

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REF# DESCRIPTION PART# QTY

1. Lid- Porcelain, Green P01AIB 1

2. Lid Side Panel- Left P0164A 1

3. Lid Side Panel - Right P0163A 1

4. Temperature Gauge P0615F 1

5. Lid Handle P0251A 1

6. Heat-Insulating Spacer P5573A 2

7. Name Plate P0468A 1

8. Secondary Cooking Rack- P1521E 1 Horcelain

9. Cooking Grid - Porcelain P1645E 2

10. Flame Tamer - Porcelain P1749A 2

11. Main Burner P1935F 4

12. Main Burner Bracket P2230A 1

13. Gas Collector Box w/ Electrode P2618A 2

14. Ignition Wire Set P2622A 1

15. Electric Ignitor P2503D 1

16. Reinforce Bracket for Grill Bowl P80P1A 1

17. Stop for Flame Tamer P80P4A 2

18. Bowl Panel- Left P0799B 1

19. Outside Bowl Panel- Left P0755C 1

20. Bowl Panel- Right P07A1B 1

21. Outside Bowl Panel - Right P0758D 1

22. Bowl Panel- Front P0759A 1

23. Bowl Panel - Rear P0760B 1

24. Wind Shield P80F2A 1

25. Grease Draining Tray P2740A 1

26. Grease Receptacle P2741A 1

27. Gas Manifold P5039A 1

28. Gas Valve for Main Burner P32C1B 4

29. Heat Shield for Control Panel P2999A 1

30. Protective Pad - Heat Resistant P80L5A 2

31. Control Panel P2967A 1

32. Decorative Front Cover P2965A 1

33. Control Knob P3430A 4

34. Side Shelf- Left P1147A 1

36. Bottom Shelf P1075A 1

37. Cart Leg - Left P0861A 1

38. Cart Leg - Right P0862A 1

39. Caster P5111B 4

39a. Customized Wrench P55F5A 1

40. Caster Seat P4528A 4

41. Tank Hook P4032A 1

42. Tank Holder P4032B 1

43. Cart Bracket P4413B 1

44. Tool Holder P80F5A 1

45. Tool Hook P80F6C 5

46. Regulator and Hose P3632L 1

47. Tightening Tool P55M3A 1

48. Manual Lighting Stick P5540B 1

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--- Hardware Pack P55K6B 1

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)

To make sure you obtain the correct replacement

parts for your Kenmore gas grill, please refer to

the part numbers on this page. The following

information is required to assure you receive the

correct parts:

1. Grill Model Number (see CSA label on grill)

2. Part Number

3. Part Description

4. Quantity of parts needed Important: Keep this Owner's Manual for convenient

referral and for part replacement.

Important: 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.

35. Side Shelf- Right Pl146A 1

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, espe- cially the grill head.

1. Open Lid of shipping carton and remove top sheet of cardboard. Lay cardboard sheet on floor and use as a work surface to protect floor and grill parts from

scratches.

2. Remove packing materials and cart parts from shipping carton.

3. You may slice the carton front corners with a utility knife to lay open the carton front panel. This wilt

allow you to raise the grill head Lid and remove the components packed inside the head, making it

easier to lift.

4. With an assistant, lift the grill head out of the ship- ping carton and place it on the cardboard work sur-

face.

5. Use the parts list to check that all parts have been included.

6. Inspect the grill for damage as you assemble it. Do not assemble or operate the grill if it appears

damaged. If there are damaged or missing parts when you unpack the shipping box, or you have questions during the assembly process, call:

1-888-317-7642

8 a.m. - 8 p.m CST, Mon. - Fri.

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BOTTOM SHELF

Figure 2

CART LEG

- LEFT

LEG-LEFT

-RIGHT

HOLES FOR TANK HOLDER

Assembling The Grill Cart

1. Before attaching the Bottom Shelf to the Cart Legs be sure the holes for the Tank Holder on Bottom Shelf are located on the right.

Also, be sure the Cart Leg Brackets and air

vents all face outward. Cart Leg Bracket-Right has a semi-circle cutout at top front.

See Fig. 1.

Install the Bottom Shelf between the Cart Legs.

Align the holes on the Cart Legs with the

threaded holes at the corners of Bottom Shelf. Tighten securely using 8 of the 1/4"x2" Pattern

Head Screws provided. See Fig. 1.

2. Screw the 4 Casters into the Caster Seats (see bottom of Cart Legs). Turn the threaded Caster Stem by hand, clockwise until it stops. Tighten

securely by using the Customized Wrench provided. See Fig. 2.

3. Install the Tank Holder to the Bottom Shelf.

Align the holes on the Tank Holder with the

threaded holes on the top of Bottom Shelf. Tighten securely using 2 of the 1/4"x1/2" Pattern Head Screws provided. See Fig. 2.

SEAT CASTOR_

CASTER

Figure 3

BOTTOM

SHELF

CART LEG

-RIGHT

TANK HOLDER

CART LEG

-RIGHT

Install the Cart Bracket to the inside of the front Cart Legs. Align the threaded holes on the

Cart Bracket with the holes on Cart Legs. Tighten securely using 4 of the 1/4"x2" Pattern Head Screws provided. See Fig. 3.

CART BRACKET

TANK HOLDER

BOTTOM

SHELF

Installing The Grill Head

Now that you've assembled the grill cart you

can install the pre-assembled Grill Head. See

Fig. 4. If you haven't already done so, we suggest you open the Grill Lid and remove

the packed components. Even with the com-

ponents removed, this next step requires 2 people.

Figure 4

CART LEG BRACKET-LEFT

GRILL

,BOWLSIDE

PANEL

With an assistant, lift and position the Grill

Head onto the grill cart. Align the 4 holes of

the Bowl Side Panel to the threaded holes on the Cart Leg Bracket. Make sure the

slot for the Tank Hook is located on the Tank Holder side. Secure firmly by using 4

of the 1/4"xl/2" Pattern Head Screws

provided.

2. From the back side of Grill Head, install the Grease Draining Tray. See Fig. 5.

Install the Grease Receptacle under Grease Draining Tray. See Fig. 5.

3. Attach the LP gas Tank Hook to the right side of Grill Head as shown in Fig. 5. Align

the threaded hole of the Tank Hook with the

hole on the right Bowl Side Panel. Secure

firmly using 1 of the 1/4"x1/2" Pattern Head

screws provided.

Installing Manual Lighting Stick

Attach the Manual Lighting Stick to the Left

Bowl Support Bracket as shown in Fig. 6.

Align the hole at the end of Manual Lighting

Stick Wire with the threaded hole on the Left Bowl Support Bracket. Tighten securely using

the M4x8mm Pattern Head Screw packed with the Manual Liahtina Stick.

Figure 6

Figure 5

GRILL HEAD

/ /

PRE-ASSEMBLED REGULATOR

CART LEG

BRACKET-RIGHT

GREASE

GREASE DRAINING

TRAY

RECEPTACLE

;IDE

PANEL - RIGHT

HOOK

PANEL-LEFT

M4x8mm PATTERN, HEAD SCREW

MANUAL LIGHTING __ STICK

Installing Side Shelves and Tool Holder Kit

Enlisting the aid of an assistant, attach Side Shelves to both sides of Grill as shown in

Fig. 7. Align the 4 holes on the Side Shelf frame with the threaded holes on the Grill

Head. Tighten securely using 4 of the 1/4"x3/4" Pattern Head Screws provided.

Figure 7

GRILL HEAD

SIDE SHELF

- RIGHT

SIDE SHELF

- LEFT

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