Kenmore 141.16691 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

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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.

Note to Installer: Leave this Owner's Manual

withthe consumer after delivery and/or installation.

Note to Consumer: Leave this Owner's Manual

in aconvenient place for future reference.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

P80106003B - Date: 2004/02/06

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

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

Hardware .................................................... 6

Parts Diagram and Lists ........................ 7

Assembly Instructions .............................. 10

Lighting Instructions ................................ 16

Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions .... 18

Frequently Asked Questions .................. 20

Cooking Instructions .............................. A-1

Cooking Guide and Recipes .............. A-2

For the Lifetime of this Kenmore Elite Grill, Sears

willrepair orreplace, at ouroption, any Exterior

Stainless Steel or Aluminum Casting Parts (except for

paint loss).

Full 2-Year Warranty on Grill:

For 2years from the date of purchase Sears willrepair or replace, at our option, any grill part (except for paint loss, rusting and ignitor battery) that is defective in material or workmanship.

Limited 3 Year Warranty on Selected Grill Parts:

From 2 years after the date of purchase for a 3-year

period, Searswill replace Flame Tamers, Cooking Grids, Burners and All Other Parts (except for ignitor battery) if they are defective in material or workman- ship. You will be charged for labor.

Warranty Service Warranty service is available by contacting the ®

nearest Sears Service Center at 1-80O-4-MY-HOME

Warranty Restrictions

• This warranty is void if grill is used for com-

mercial or rental purposes.

• 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

Z_WARNING

Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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.

Z_WARNING

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.

Z_WARNING

(a) Do not store a spare LP-gas cylinder under or near this appliance; (b) Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent

full; and

followed exactly, a fire causing death or

serious injury may occur.

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. ALP cylinder not connected for use must 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 such as candle,

cigarette, lighter, etc., that could cause gas to ignite.

3. Open the Grill Lid.

4. If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.

IMPORTANT: Your Kenmore LP Gas Grill cannot

be converted to use Natural Gas. Attempting to do so is extremely hazardous and will also void the grill warranty.

Grill Installation Codes The installation must conform with local codes or, in

the absence of local codes, with either the National

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or CAN/

CGA-B14g.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation

Code.

2 © Sears, Roebuck and Co.

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. This safety feature prevents tank from being overfltled

which can cause malfunction of LP gas tank,

regulator and/or grill.

The LP gas tank must be constructed and marked

in accordance with the Specifications for LP-Gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation

(D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/ CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Trans-

portation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable.

1. The LP gas tank has a shutoff valve, termi- nating in an LP gas supply tank valve outlet,

that is compatible with a Type 1 tank con-

nection device. The LP gas tank must also have a safety relief device that has a direct connection with the vapor space of the tank.

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.

• 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 can be seen after opening the doors (if applicable), 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 unnec- essary 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 ®(1-800-469-4663) for a

Sears authorized replacement hose.

• Never light your gas grill with the lid closed or before checking to ensure 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.

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. Do not locate this appliance underoverhead unprotected

combustible surfaces. Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air around the gasgrill 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 upright position. Do not store (or use) gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this gas grill.

• LP gas tanks 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.

,4kWARNING

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 depart- ment. 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

call the Grill Information Center for assis- tance, 8am - 8pm CST, Monday through

Friday 1-888-317-7642.

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.

Your natural gas grill isdesigned 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. If your residential gas line pressure has not been

regulated to 7" W.C., contact your local gas utility company for professional assistance.

It is recom mended that a Shutoff Valve be installed at the gas supply source outdoors, install at a point

after the gas pipe exits the outside wall and before the quick-disconnect hose, or install it at the point before the gas line piping enters the ground. See Figure 1.

• Pipe sealing com pound or pipe thread tape resistant to the action of natural gas must be used on all male pipe threadswhen making the connection.

Disconnect your gas grill from fuel source when the gas supply is being tested at high pressures. Thisgasgrill and its individual shutoffvalve must be disconnected from the gas supply pipe system during any pressure testing of that system at pressure in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5kpa).

TO GRILL

MALE F_TTING

OUTSIDE WALL

LOCKING

SHUT OFF

QUICK DISCONNECT

GAS SUPPLY

INSIDE WALL

SHUT OFF

Turn off your gas grill when the gas supply is being tested at low pressures. The grill must be

isolated from the gas supply pipe system by closing itsindividual 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).

CAUTION:Spidersandsmallinsectsocca- sionallyspinwebsor makenestsin the grill BurnerTubesduringtransitandwarehousing. Thesewebscanleadto a gasflowobstruc-

tionwhichcouldresultin a fire in andaround theBurnerTubes.Thistypeof fire is known

as a "FLASHBACK"and cancauseserious damageto yourgrill andcreateanunsafe

operatingconditionfor theuser. To reducethe chanceof "FLASHBACK",you

mustcleanthe burnertubesbeforeassem- blingyourgrill, andat leastoncea monthin

latesummeror earlyfall whenspidersare mostactive.AlsoperformthisBurnerTube

cleaningprocedureif yourgrillhasnotbeen usedfor an extendedperiodof time.

Figure 1

SPARKELECTRODE

TO CLEAN BURNER TUBE, INSERT HOOK HERE

ASSEMBLY \\

To reduce the chance of "FLASHBACK" (see

CAUTION at left) 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:

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.

[ J

Use a bottle brush with a flexible handle. Run the brush through the Burner Tube and

inside the Burner several times, removing any debris.

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.

GAS COLLECTOR BOX

BURNER BURNER PORT

BURNER TUBE

Z WARNING

The location of the Burner Tube with re- spect to the Orifice is vital for safe opera-

tion. Check to ensure the Orifice is inside the Burner Tube before using your gas grill.

See Figure 2. If the Orifice is not inside the Burner Tube, lighting the Burner may cause explosion and/or fire.

Fiqure 2

GASVALVE / \ ASSEMBLY ORIFICE BURNER TUBE

FOOT

COTTER PIN

• #2 phillips screwdriver

• Protective work gloves

• Eye protection

• Utility knife

Thefollowingtableillustratesa breakdownof thehardwarepack.It highlightswhatcomponentsare used in the variousstagesof assembly.

Ref. Component Qty.

$122G04121 Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" 4 $142G04121 Countersink Flat Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" 4

P05301001A AA Battery 2

P05301003A 9V Battery 1

Size and Quantity of each Hardware Piece:

Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" Qty. 4

Ref. # $122G04121

AA Battery

Qty. 2 Ref, # P05301001A Qty. 1

Scale 1:2 Ref. # P05301003A

Purpose of Components

Attaches Side Shelf To Grill Head Attaches Cart Side Handle To Grill Head

Powers The Electric Ignitor Powers The Fuel Gauge Display (LPG model only)

Countersink Fiat Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" Qty. 4

Ref. # $142G04121

9V Battery (LPG model only)

Scale 1:2

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.

$122G04121 Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" 4 $142G04121 Countersink Flat Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" 4

P05301OO1A AA Battery 2

PurposeofComponents

Attaches Side Shelf To Grill Head Attaches Cart Side Handle To Grill Head

Powers The Electric Ignitor

Size and Quantity of each Hardware Piece:

Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4"

Qty. 4

Ref. # $122G04121

AA Battery Qty. 2

Ref. # P05301001A Scale 1:2

Countersink Flat Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" Qty. 4

Ref. # $142G04121

LPG = Liquid Propane Gas NG = Natural Gas

38 23_

30b\

18 24

32 /

(LPGonly)

(LPG only)40

65_

(NG only)41

_59 57

_(LPG only144

] _43 (LP¢ only)71

(NG only)72

__7_ (LPGonly)

PEP# DESCRIPTION

1 Lid

2 Lid Trim Plate 3 Temperature Gauge

4 Lid Handle 5 Name Plate

6 Cooking Rack/Secondary 7 Cooking Grid/Large 8 Cooking Grid/Small 9 Flame Tamer/Large

10 Flame Tamer/Small 11 Burner/Main

1la Burner Air Shutter/Main (NG only) 12 Burner Bracket

13 Gas Collector Box with Electrode 14 Electric Wire Set

15 Electric Ignitor, 4-Ports 16 Electric Ignitor, 2-Ports

17 Bowl Panel, Left 18 Bowl Panel, Outside Left

19 Bowl Panel, Right

20 Bowl Panel, Outside Right 21 Bowl Panel, Front

22 Bowl Panel, Rear 23 Bowl Wind Shield, Upper

24 Bowl Wind Shield, Lower Left 25 Bowl Wind Shield, Lower Right

26 Grease Draining Tray 27 Grease Draining Tray Heat Shield 28 Gas Valve/Manifold Assembly (LPG)

Gas Valve/Manifold Assembly (NG)

29 Control Panel (LPG)

Control Panel (NG)

30a Protective Pad, Lid Front 30b Protective Pad, Lid Rear 31 Control Knob for Main/Side Burners 32 Control Knob Seat

33 Back Burner Assembly 34 Back Burner Electrode

35 Back Burner Orifice (LPG)

Back Burner Orifice (NG)

36 Back Burner Extension Tube 37 Control Knob for Back Burner 38 Side Shelf, Left 39 Cart Side Handle

40 Cart Bottom Shelf (LPG only) 41 Cart Bottom Shelf (NG only) 42 Cart Legs with Side Panel, Left 43 Cart Legs with Side Panel, Right 44 Cart Rear Panel (LPG only) 45 Cart Rear Panel (NG only)

46 Door Bracket 47 Door, Left

48 Door, Right

PART#

P0011903AA P0011435EA P00601171A P00205033B P00410038C P01518001B P01606032B P01606033B

P01708031B P01708032B

P02001004E P05524004A P02206271B P02608050C P02615053A P02502024C P02502012C P00720293C P00742296C P00721293C P00743296C P00738303C P00725303C P00737303C P06906005C P06906007C P02714012F P06903009D

Y0060083 Y0060131

P02911291N P02911291T P055181001 P055180041 P03419033H P03415264A P02007049D P02614006B P06509010A P06509016A P03717033A P03419043H P01106028B P00205032B P01005026H P01005034H P07614001A P07615001A P07701021A P07701022A P03302007C P04302012A P04303012A

QTY

1 1 1 1 1 1

6 6

1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1

2 2

7 8

1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1

1 1

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 Panel 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 Door Hinge Bracket, UppedRight P03314020C 1

58 Door Hinge Bracket, Lower/Right P03314021C 1 59 Door Magnet PO5523002K 4 60 Door Handle PO0205036B 2 61 Cart Spice Basket (LPG) PO5204010E 1

Cart Spice Basket (NG) PO5204010E 2

62 Cart Spice Basket Division Wire PO5204012E 1 63 Tank Pull-Out Tray Assembly (LPG only) Y0340014 1

64 Fuel Gauge Display (LPG only) PO531O002B 1 65 Caster, 3-1/2" in., with Brake P0511502OA 4

66 Side Burner Lid P00115346A 1 67 Side Burner Body PO2301006B 1 68 Side Burner Pot Support PO0805013B 1 69 Side Burner Electrode P02607052C 1 70 Side Burner with Brass Ring PO2002055D 1 71 Regulator with Hose/LPG P03601001A 1 72 Hose, 12 ft./NG P03703001A 1

73 Wire Fastener (LPG only) P0531004OA 1 74 Lighting Tube P05313004C 1

... Hardware Pack (LPG) P06O01019A 1 ... Hardware Pack (NG) P0600102OA 1

... Owner's Manual PS0106003B 1

For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call anytime

1-800-4-MY-HOME 1-800-46g-4663)

To make sure you obtain the correct replacement parts for your Kenmore gas grill, please refer to the

part numbers in this parts list. 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.

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.

Figure 1

-..Ai

2. Inspect the grill fordamage as you assemble it. Do

not assemble or operate the gdlt if it appears damaged. If there are damaged or missing parts

when you unpack the shipping box, or you have

questions dudng the assembly process, call:

1-888-317-7642 8a.m.-8p.m CST, Mon.-FrL

Installing Side Shelf and Cart Side Handle

1. Remove the white protective film from the stainless steel Side Shelf.

2. Enlisting the aid of an assistant, attach Side Shelf to left side of grill. Align the holes on Side

Shelf with the threaded holes on left Outside Bowl Panel. Tighten securely using 4 of the 1/4"x3/4"

Phillips Screws provided.See Figure 1.

S122G04t21 Qty. 4

Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4"

3. Enlisting the aid of an assistant, attach Cart Side Handle to right side of grill. Align the holes on

Cart Side Handle with the threaded holes on right Outside Bowl Panel. Tighten securely using 4 of the 1/4"x3/4" Fiat Head Screws provided.

Figure 2.

LEFT OUTSIDE BOWL PANEL

Figure 2

RIGHT OUTSIDE BOWL PANEL

CART SIDE HANDLE

$142G04121 Qty. 4 Countersink Fiat Head Screw 1/4"x3/4"

Ignition Battery Installation - See Figure 3

1. Remove the Ignitor Cap located on the grill Control Panel.

2. Place the supplied AA battery into the Ignitor Slot. Be sure to place the positive pole facing toward you. See Figure 3.

3. Place the Cap and Spring over the AA battery then tighten the Ignitor Cap onto the grill

Control Panel.

4. Repeat step 1 through 3 to install the other AA battery into the Ignitor Slot.

IMPORTANT: Remove any protective film

from outside and inside of Grill Head.

Before use of this grill please refer to Cleaning Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces

found on page 18 of this Owner's Manual.

Figure 3

IGNITOR SLOT

IGNITOR CAP

\\\\\

AA BATTERY

SPRING

IGNITOR CAP.

AA BATTERY

SPRING

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 4"

wide stainless mechanism found at the front be-

tween each set of Burners.) The easiest way to ensure this is to perform this Electrode Check:

1. Be sure all Control Knobs are set to "OFF" and 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 Grill Head.

Press the Ignitor Cap. You should hear a "clicking" sound and your assistant should see 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 Figure 4 needs to be adjusted as follows:

Using an adjustable wrench, loosen the Inside Nut just until the Gas Collector Box can be maneuvered and turned upward.

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. After cooking is completed, turn grill to HIGH

setting three to five minutes to bum off rear grease or food residue.

1. Place the four Stainless Steel Flame Tamers on the lower ledge above Burners. See Figure 5.

2. Evenly space the Stainless Steel Cooking Grids (cross braces are bottom side) on the ledge

above the Flame Tamers.

Place the Stainless Steel Secondary Cooking Rack into the slots on the upper left and

upper right of Grill Bowl Side Panels. See

Figure 5.

4. Remove Fastening Band from Pot Support and place the Pot Support into the Side Burner Body-Inner. See Figure 5.

The gap between the Spark Electrode Tip and Spark receiver should be approximately 3/16".

If the gap is wider than 3/16" use a pair of long nose pliers and gently squeeze the Gas Collector

Box until the gap is correct. Return the Gas Collector Box to its original hori-

zontal position, secure the Inside Nut and try the EIectrede Check again.

If no "clicking" sound is heard check the following common causes. If you need assistance call our

Grill Information Center at 1-888-317-7642.

• IgnitorAA battery not installed property.

• Electric wires may be loose. Remove the AA battery, inspect the Ignitor Junction Box found behind the Control Panel, and connect any loose

wires.

Figure 4 - Side View Figure

GAS COLLECTOR BOX

'\ INSIDE NUT

SLS COOKbNG

GRID

S/S FLAME

TAMER

SLOTS FOR RACK

Pot Support

SIDE BURNER

SP_K G_"_ _SPARK RECEIVER

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