Kenmore 141.17686 Owner's Manual

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Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Grill

Natural Gas (NG) Grill

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Model 141.16686

• Safety

• Assembly

• Use and Care

• Cooking Guide

• Frequently Asked Questions

Call us first if you have any problem with this

product. We can help you with questions about assembly and grill operation or if there are damaged or missing parts when you unpack this unit from the shipping box. Please call

before returning to the store.

1-888-317-7642

8am-8pm CST, Monday throuqh Friday

• NOTE TO ASSEMBLER / INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the consumer.

• NOTETO CONSUMER: Keep this manual for future reference.

• RECORD YOURSERIAL #

(see silver CSA label on main body of grill)

Model 141.17686

Model 141.17692

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion that could cause serious bodily injury, death or propertydamage.

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 defects, or other reproductive harm.

Manual # P80106005A - Date:2005/01/06

Primary Safety Warnings ........................... 1-3

Warranty Terms and Conditions .................. 2

Pre-Assembly Instructions .............................. 3

Part Diagrams and Lists .......................... 4-9

Assembly Instructions .............................. 10-14

LP Gas Tank Installation ...................... 15-17

Natural Gas Connection .............................. 18

Use & Care Instructions:

• Lighting Instructions ................................. 19

• Troubleshooting .......................................... 20

Cleaning and Maintenance ..................... 21-22

Cooking Guide ........................................ A1-A6

Frequently Asked Questions ................. A7-A8

Lifetime Limited Warranty on Kenmore Elite Grill Stainless Steel Parts

For the lifetime of this grill, if any of its stainless steel parts, except for cooking grids and Savor Plates TM, is defective in material or workmanship, Sears will repair or replace the part, at our option, free of charge.

This warranty does not include discoloration of stainless steel parts due to normal use or

excessive heat, nor does it include scratches or dents caused by normal use, accident, or improper

maintenance. Two-Year Full Warranty on Kenmore Elite Grill

For two years from the date of purchase, if this grill is defective in material or workmanship, Sears will

repair it free of charge. tf repair proves impossible, Sears will, at your option,

either replace this grill with a new one, or refund the full purchase price.

This warranty excludes ignitor batteries and grill paint loss or rusting, which are either expendable parts

that can wear out from normal use in less than a year, or are conditions that can be the result of

normal use, accident or improper maintenance. Limited 3 Year Warranty on Selected Grill Parts

From 2 years after the date of purchase for a 3-year period, Sears will replace Cooking Grids, Savor Plates TM and All Other Parts (except for Ignitor battery) if they are defective in material and workmanship. You will be charged for labor.

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

Warranty Restrictions

• This warranty is void if grill is used for commercial or rental purposes.

• This grill is safety certified for use only in the country where purchased. Modification for

use in any other location is a safety hazard and will void the warranty.

• 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 U.S.A. © Sears, Roebuck and Co.

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2 Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open lid.

4. If odor continues, keep away from

the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire

department.

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.

LPG grill models must be used with Liquid Propane Gas and the regulator assembly supplied. Natural Gas models must be used

with Natural Gas only. Any attempt to convert

the grill from one fuel type to another is extremely hazardous and will void the

warranty.

Never use your gas grill in a garage, porch, shed, breezeway or any other enclosed area.

Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air around your gas grill housing.

Keep gas regulator hose away from hot grill surfaces and dripping grease. Avoid unneces- sary 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 a ®

t 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) for a

Kenmore replacement hose.

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-B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane installation Code.

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in injury,

Spiders and small insects can spin webs and nest in the grill ing transit and

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1. Remove the screw from the rear of each Burner using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.

2. Carefully lift each Burner up and away from the Gas Valve Orifice.

3. Check and clean Burner/Venturi Tubes for insects

and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath the grill.

4. Refer to the figure below and perform one of

these 3 cleaning methods:

For safe operation ensure the Gas Valve Assem- bly Orifice is inside the Burner Tube before using your grill. See figure. If the Orifice is not inside the Burner Tube, lighting the Burner may cause explosion and/or fire resulting in serious bodily

injury and/or property damage.

Gas Valve Assembly Orifice Burner Tube

PRE-ASSEMBLY

Read and perform the following pre-assembly instructions:

[] Tools Required for Assembly include:

• protective work gloves

• protective eyewear

• #3 Phillips Head Screwdriver (included in hardware pack in Parts Box)

[]

While it is possible for one person to unpack this gas grill, obtain assistance from another person when

handling the large pieces.

[] METHOD 1: Bend a stiff wire or wire coat

hanger into a small hook as shown and run the hook through the Burner Tube and inside

the Burner several times to remove debris.

TO CLEAN BURNER TUBE, INSERT HOOK HERE

BurnerTube

[] METHOD 2: Use a bottle brush with a flexible

handle and run the brush through the Burner Tube and inside the Burner several times to

remove any debris.

[] METHOD 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.

[]

Use the Hardware and Part Diagrams to ensure all items are included and free of damage.

[]

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 the:

Grill Information Center 1-888-317-7642 8am-8pm CST, Monday throu,qh Friday

PART # DESCRIPTION

P06001019A Hardware Packfor141.16686 1 For use in assembly

P06001020A Hardware Packfor141.17686 1 For use in assembly

$122G04121 Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" 4 Attaches Side Shelf to Left Outside Bowl Panel

$142G04121 .... 4 Attaches CartSide Handle to RightOutside Bowl Panel

Counters nk F at Head Screw 11/4X,..1//4

Already installed inthe Tank Pull-Out Tray for 141.16686

S233G0536A Wing Bolt5/16"x3-1/2" 1 Secures Gas Tank

, Hardware already installed m the Tank Pull-Out q,

Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4"

Qty. 4

Ref. # $122G0412!

* Two Batteries/AA, one 9V Battery and #3 Phillips Head Screwdriver included in the Hardware Pack for 141.16686. * Two BatterieslAA and #3 Phillips Head Screwdriver included in the Hardware Pack for 141.17686.

Countersink Flat Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" W ng Bot 5/16"x3- I Qty. 4 I 1/2" I

Ref. # S142G04!2! L .J

Qty 1

PART # PART DESCRIPTION

PO6O01039A HardwarePackfor141.17692

$122G04121 Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4"

Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" Qty. 4 Ref. # $122G04121

* Two Batteries/AA included in the Hardware Pack for 141.17692.

1 Foruse in assembly

4 Attaches Trim Panels to side of grill

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DESCRIPTION

1 Lid P0011903AA 1

PIN QTY

16686 17686 17692

P/N i QTY iii

17692 ii1668617686i

P0011903AA i 1

8 Cooking Rack/Secondary

P01518001B

P01518001B 1

P/N P/N QTY QTY

DESCRIPTION 16686 17686 17692 16686 17686 17692

36 Cart Bracket, Front P03302007C 1 37 Cart Rear Panel (LPG only) P07701040A 1

....40 Cart...........................................................................................................................................................Side Handle 1

P01010013C

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44 Caster Seat, Right Front & Left Rear

47 Door, Left

P05327008F

60 Decorative Panel Trim Plate

P07509009A

62 Cart Partition Panel, Middle P07512013A t

64 Cart Partition Panel, Right (NG only) P07512006D 1

69 Hose, 12 ft. (NG)

P03703001A P03703001A 1

P/N P/N QTY QTY

DESCRIPTION 16686 17686 17692 16686 17686 17692

A4 Infrared Burner Body P02301012B P02301012B 1 1

A9 Infrared Burner Thermocouple

At3 Infrared Burner Wind Shield (LPG only)

B2 Back Burner Extension Tube

B4 Back Burner Gas Collector Box

B6 Back Burner Electrode

P05305002A

P06906007C

P03717033A

P02621001K

P02614004C

P05305002A

P03717033A

P02621001K

P02614004C

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C3 Grill Support Bracket, Front

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C4 Grill Support Panel, Rear P07701042A 1

Hardware Pack (NG only)

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call anytime 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (_-800-4ee-4ees)

To obtain the correct replacement parts for your gas grill, please refer to the part numbers in this parts list. The following information is required to ensure you receive the correct parts:

1. Model and Serial Number (see CSA label on grill)

2. Part Number

3. Part Description

4. Quantity of parts needed

Important: Use only Kenmore replacement parts. The use of any part that is not a Kenmore replacement part can be dangerous and will also void your product warranty. Keep this Operator's Manual for convenient referral and for part replacement.

P06001020A P06001039A ii 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.

[] Install Side Shelf

LEFT SiDE SHELF

Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4"

Qty. 4

Ref. # $122G04121

LEFT OUTSIDE BOWL PANEL

[] Install Cart Side Handle

Countersink Flat Head Screw RIGHTOUTSIDE

1/4"x3t4" BOWLPANEL

Qty. 4

Part # S142G04121

CART SIDE HANDLE

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