Kenmore 640-026629611-0, 12216641900 SER#VSH - CW Owner’s Manual

Use and Care Guide

Liquid Propane Gas Grill

Sears Model No. 122.16641900 Kmart Item No. 640-026629611-0

//_ 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 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 customer

after delivery and/or installation.

• Parts

• Assembly

• Safety Rules

• Use and Care

• Troubleshooting

Note to Consumer

Leave this Owner's Manual in a convenient place for future reference.

Customer Service Helpline:

For parts ordering, call: 1-800-4-MY-HOME (_)

For assembly questions, call: 1-800-913-8999

MFG No: 720-0670A

Date: 10/20/2008

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

Warranty .2 Safety Precautions. 2~4

Hardware List 5 Parts Diagram .6

Parts List................................................ 7

Assembly Instructions. 8~12

Lighting Instructions 13~14

Cleaning and Maintenance ................... 14~15

Troubleshooting 16 Cooking Instruction 17 Cooking Chart 18

One-Year Full Warranty on Kenmore Grill

If this grill fails due to a defecting material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to arrange for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

Ten-Year Limited Warranty on Stainless Steel Burners

For ten years from the date of purchase, any stainless steel burner that rusts through will be replaced free of charge. After the first year from the date of purchase, you pay for labor if you

wish to have it installed.

All warranty coverage excludes ignitor batteries and grill part paint loss, discoloration or rusting, which are either expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period,

or are conditions that can be the result or normal use, accident or improper maintenance.

All warranty coverage is void if this grill is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

All warranty coverage applies only if this grill is used in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other right which vary from state to

state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

_.I WARNING

Combustion by products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the

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

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion that could cause

I ,/'_, WARNING

serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

/_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 gas grill has cooled down after use.

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in serious bodily injury.

z_ WARNING

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or

vapors 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.

DANGER

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.

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 Z 223.1/NFPA $4,

Natural gas and propane installation code, CSA B149.1, or propane storage and handling code,

B149.2, or the standard for Recreational vehicles,

ANSI A 119.2, and CSA Z240 RV series

recreational vehicle code, as applicable. LP gas grill models are designed for use with a standard 20 lb. Liquid Propane Gas tank, not included with grill. Never connect your gas grill to

an LP gas tank that exceeds this capacity.

Atankofapproximately12inchesindiameterby18-

1/2incheshighisthemaximumsizeLPgastankto

use.YoumustuseanOPDgastankwhichoffers

an Overfill Prevention Device.

This safety feature prevents the tank from being overfilled which can cause malfunction of the LP gas tank, regulator and/or grill.

The LP gas tank must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT). In Canada, the LP gas tank

must meet the National Standard of Canada ,Can CSA -B339, Cylinders, spheres and Tubes for

Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Commission.

1. The LP gas tank must have a shutoff valve, terminating in an LP gas supply tank valve outlet, that is compatible with a Type 1 tank connection 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 withdraw.

3. The LP gas tank used must have a collar to protect the tank valve.

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 used under overhead

combustible construction. Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air around the gas grill housing.

• Do not install this outdoor gas grill in or on recreational vehicles or boats

• Keep outdoor gas grill area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids

• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Check for this each time prior to using

grill.

• 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 the hose assembly supplied with your gas grill. Replacement regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified in this

manual.

• Have your LP gas tank filled by a reputable propane gas dealer and visually inspected and re- qualified at each filling.

• Do not store a spare LP gas tank under or

• near this appliance.

• Never fill the tank beyond 80 percent full. If this information is not followed exactly a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.

• Always keep LP gas tanks in an upright position.

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

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this 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.

• Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever

the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of

dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.

• LP gas tanks must be stored outdoors in a well-

ventilated area and out of 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 the 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 1-800-4-MY-HOME for assistance.

• 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.

! WARNING

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 property damage.

• Shut off gas supply to the gas grill.

• Turn the control knobs to OFF position.

• Put out any flame with a proper 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 can not extinguish, call your fire department. Do not call near the LP gas tank because your telephone is

a form of 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 procedure should be done every

time a new LP gas tank is connected to your grill. For help with this procedure refer to page 14, Item 4 of "If Grill Still Fails To Light", or call the Customer Service

Helpline 8 AM to 5 PM PST at: 1-800-913-8999

CAUTION: Spiders and small insects occasionally

spin webs or make nests in the grill burner tubes

during transit and warehousing. These webs can lead

to gas flow obstruction which could result in a fire in

and around burner tubes. This type of fire is known as

"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 assembling 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 ifyour grill has not

been used for an extended period of time.

See Cleaning Burner Tubes and Ports on page # 15

Visually check the burner flames prior to each use. The flames should look like picture, if they do not, refer to the

cleaning burner tubes and ports, see page 15 of this manual.

Repair Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for

years of dependable operation. But like all products, it

may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Here's what the Repair Protection Agreement *

includes:

•,/ Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists

•"/ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs

,/ Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered

product can't be fixed

•"/ Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative. Think of us as a "talking owner's manual"

Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase.

If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices

and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1 -800- 827-6655.

•Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For Full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665

Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home appliances,

garage door openers, water heaters, and other major

home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY- HOME

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

Item

Description

Phillips Head Screw

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Phillips Head Screw

Tank Bolt

Specification

1/4 x 1/2"

1/4 x 3/8"

5/32 x 3/8"

1/4"

5/32"

5/32 x 1/2"

Quantity

26 pcs

4 pcs

39 pcs

30 pcs

43 pcs

2 pcs

1 pc

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