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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Natural Gas (NG) Grill

Grill

• Safety

• Assembly Model 141.16682 and141.17682

• Use and Care

• Cooking Guide

• Frequently Asked Questions

Model 141.16684and 141.17684

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)

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 # P80103004A - Date:2005/01/14

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

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

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

Part Diagrams and Lists .......................... 4-8

Assembly Instructions ............................... 9-10

LP Gas Tank Installation ...................... 11-13

Natural Gas Connection .............................. 14

Use & Care Instructions:

• Lighting Instructions ................................. 15

• Troubleshooting .......................................... 16

Cleaning and Maintenance ..................... 17-18

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

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

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.

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.

If repair proves impossible, Sears will, atyour 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.

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 at 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:

[] 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.

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.

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. Ifthere 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 # zzPART DESCRIPTION

P06001037A Hardware Pack

Sl12G04121 Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4"

1 For use in assembly

10 Attaches Side Shelves to Bowl Panel

Already installed in the Tool Holder Kit

Sl12M05081 Phillips Head Screw M5x8mm 2 Attaches TooI Holder to Left Side Shelf

Already installed in the Tank Pull-Out Tray

Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4"

Qty 10

Part # $112G04121

(Stainless Steel)

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Hardware already installed in the Tool Holder Kit

I Phillips Head Screw M5xamm

Qty 2

i Part # $112M05081

(Stainless Steel)

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Hardware already installed in the Tank Pull-Out Tray

I/!/!/!/!/!/!/!/!/!/!/!/!/!/!1]

Special Nut 1/4" Wing Bolt 1/4"x4-3/8" Qty 1 Qty. 1

Ref. # S303G0404A Ref # $233G04382 (BIack Painted) (Black Painted)

Scale 1:2 ScaIe 1:2

* Two Batteries/AA and #3 Phillips Head Screwdriver included in the Hardware Pack.

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20A

22\

2 6_

A12

A13

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20B

22_

17 B3__

A12

A13

All

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QTY 16682 QTY 16684

I_ I oEscR,PT,O. IP,N,00_2,76_2IPIN,0_4,70_4I ,.°62I ,.064n

1 Lid P00119126A P00119146A 1 1

2 Lid Trim Plato P0011408DV P0011409DV 1 1

7 Cooking Rack/Secondary 8 Cooking Grid P01604004B P01604004B 4 5

Burner/Main (NG only) P02008011A P02008011A 4 5

................. Br_c_{ ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................_ ........................._.........................................................._.............................

22 Gas ValvelManifold Assembly (LPG only) Y0060175 Y0060177 1 1

....................................................................................... Y0060176 .........Yo060178 1 1

24 Control Panel (LPG only) P02911071B P02911081B 1 1

25 C°ntr°! Kn°b f°r Main Burner P03419053H P03419053H

26 Control Knob Seat P03415263L P03415263L 27 Grease TrayTrack, Left P05330008C P05330008C

............... ht.............................................................................................................................................................................P05330009C ....................1.........................................................1.......................

30 Grease Draining TrayHeat Shield P06903025B P06903026B 1 1

35 Side Shelf, Right P01107008B P01107008B 1 1

39 CartBottom Shelf(NGonly) P01010007C P01010009C 1 1

.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................41 Castor Seat, Right Front & Left Rear ................................... ...................................2.........................i............................2.........................

49 Door StopPlate P05510002L P05510002L 4 4

QTY 16682 QTY 16684

I I DESOR,PT,O. IP'N,60 2,..82IP,N,00.,7..I ,.682I ,.6641

51 Deer, Left P04302022A 52 Deer Magnet P05523002K P05523002K 4 4

53 .... P01510004E P01510005E .... 2....

58 Door Hinge Bracket, Top/Right P03314006C P03314006C 1 1

59 Door Hinge Bracketl Bottom/Eeft ....... P03314007c P033i4007c

................60 Door Hinge ........................................................................................................... ...........................................1........................................................1............................

62 Cart Partition Panel Bracket, Left P03303014J P03303014J 1 1

64 Cart Partition Panel Bracket, Right (NG only) P03303015J P03303015J 1 1

67 Regulator with Hose (LPG only) P03631002A P03631002A 1 1

on! i...................................................t 08 :0

70 Regulator Bracket (NG only) P03303016J P03303016J 1 1

A1 Bowl Panel, Outside Right P00743036C P00743036C 1 1

A2 Side Burner Grease TrayTrack Assembly P05516009G P05516009G 1 1

A3 Side Burner Body ..... P0230i 011B P0230i 0;1 ;1B......... 1......

.............A4 deB ur ner Body Bracket ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................#03 ......................................2....................................................2..........................

A6 Side Burner Pot Support P00805013B P008050"I3B 1 A7 Side Burner Electrode P02607006C P02607006C 1 1

A8 Control Knob for SideBurner ..... Po3419053H ;1 ;1

................ ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................;1..........................................................;1............................

A10 Side Burnerwith Brass Ring P02002011D P02002011D

Burner Wina Shieid ...................................................................................................................................................#069060 .......................1...............................1...............

...............B2 Back Burner ori{ice (LPG oniyi ........................................................................................................................................................ ..........................................;1........................................................;1............................

B3 Back Burner Extension Tube P03717017A P03717018A 1 1

B4 Back Burner Gas Collector Box P02621001K #0262;100;1K ;1 .........;1

B8 Control Knob for Back Burner P03419063H P03419063H 1 1

Operator's Manual

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Ca_anytime1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663)

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.

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 Shelves

[] Remove screws $112M05081 from the Tool Holder.

Slide the 4 Tool Hooks onto the Tool Holder with the hooks facing the Left Side Shelf. Attach Tool Holder to Side Shelf using these screws.

[] Align the 2 holes on Front and Rear Bowl Panels

and 3 holes on Left Bowl Panel with the threaded holes

on Left Side Shelf. Tighten securely using 3 screws $112G04121.

[] Align the 2 holes on under side of Left Side Shelf

with the threaded holes on Left Bowl Panel. Tighten securely using 2 screws $112G04121.

[] Align the 5 holes on under side of Right Side Shelf with

the threaded holes on Right Outside Bowl Panel. Tighten securely using 5 screws $112G04121.

Phillips Head Screw MSx8mm

Qty. 2

Part # $112M05081

(Stainless Steel)

Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4"

Qty. 10

Part # $112G04121

Stainless Steel)

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Model 141.16662/17682

Model141.16664/17664

Install Ignitor Batteries

[] Unscrew ignitor Caps from Control Panel. [] Place one supplied AA battery into each

Ignitor Slot with positive pole facing you.

[] Position the Cap and Spring over the AA

battery in each ignitor Slot and tighten to Control Panel.

Main Burners Electrode Check

Perform this Electrode Check with the

assistance of another person.

This test will ensure that the Spark Electrode Tips are properly positioned so your grill lights easily and properly.

Spark Gap Gas Collector Box inside Nut

Spark Receiver

[] []

[]

Spark Electrode Tip

Be sure all Control Knobs are set to "OFF" and open the Grill Lid. Have your assistant stand behind to the right of the grill and look toward the front

of the grill bowl. Never put your face inside the Grill Bowl.

Turn any Control Knob of Main Burners to IGN and push in and have assistant watch for a blue spark within each Gas Collector Box. If no spark is seen, the Spark Gap needs to be adjusted as follows:

• Using an adjustable wrench, loosen the Inside Nut until the Gas Collector Box can

be turned upward.

• If the gap between the Spark Elec- trode Tip and Receiver is more than 3/16" use long nose pliers to gently squeeze the Gas Collector Box to narrow gap.

• Return the Gas Collector Box to its original position, secure the Inside Nut and try the Electrode Check again. If no "clicking" sound is heard:

• AA Battery may be installed backwards.

• Electric wires may be loose. Remove

the AA Battery and inspect the Ignitor Junction Box found behind the Control

Panel and reconnect any loose wires.

H ide Burner and Back Burner Electrode

Check

[] Open side burner lid. Remove plastic

shipping band from burner and pot support.

[] Turn side burner Control Knob to IGN

and push in. Look for spark between tip of electrode and burner.

[] Open Grill Lid. Turn back burner Control

Knob to IGN and push in. Look for spark between tip of electrode and

burner.

[] If you don't see a spark from side or back

burner electrode, adjust gap between electrode and burner surface to 3/16 in.

AA Battery

pring

Ignitor Cap Ignitor Slot

Install Cooking Components

[] Place the Savor Plates TM on lower ledge

above Burners. [] Place Cooking Grids on bowl ledge. [] Place the Secondary Cooking Rack into

the slots on Grill Bowl Side Panels. [] Place the Side Burner Pot Support on

Side Burner Body.

Secondary Cooking Rack

Cooking Grids

Savor PIatesTM

Slots for Secondary Cooking Rack

Model 141.16682/17682

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Side Burner

Pot Support

Model141.16684/17684

When you have finished assembling your grill be sure that all screws are tightened for safe operation of your grill.

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. Never connect your gas grill to an LP Gas tank that exceeds this capacity. A 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 overfilled 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 Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable.

[] 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.

[] The tank supply system must be arranged for

vapor withdrawal.

[] The LP Gas tank used must have a collar

to protect the tank valve.

[] 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 pres- sure of 1 1" water column (W.C.) for connection to an LP gas tank. Only use the regulator and hose assembly supplied with your gas grill. Replacement re,qulators and hose assemblies must be those specified by Kenmore.

[] Have your LP Gas dealer check the release valve

after every filling to ensure it remains free of defects. [] Always keep LP Gas tank in upright position. [] 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 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. [] The regulator and hose assembly can be seen

after opening the doors (if applicable) and 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 using the grill again.

[] 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 or pets to play near your grill.

[] Use of alcohol or drugs may impair the ability to

assemble and operate the appliance.

[] Keep fire extinguisher readily accessible. In the

event of a oil/grease fire, do not attempt to extinguish with water. Use type B extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand or baking soda.

[] In the event of rain, cover the grill and turn off

the burner and gas supply.

[] Use your grill on a level, stable surface in an

area clear of combustible materials.

[] Do not leave grill unattended when in use. [] Do not move the appliance when in use. [] Allow the grill to cool before moving or storing. [] Do not use your grill as a heater. [] This grill is not intended to be installed in or on

recreational vehicles and/or boats.

A Do not store a spare LP-Gas tank under or near

this appliance. B. Never fill the tank beyond 80 percent full; and C. If the information in "(a)" and "(b)" is not followed

exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may

occur.

Use your grill outdoors, 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.

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.

NOTE about LP Gas Tank Exchange Programs

• Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing your empty LP Gas tank through an exchange

service. Use only those reputable exchange compa- nies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their tanks. Exchange your tank only for an OPD safety feature-equipped tank as described in the LP Gas tank

section of this manual.

• Always keep new and exchanged LP Gas tanks in an upright position during use, transit or storage.

• Leak test new and exchanged LP Gas tanks BEFORE connecting one to your grill.

How to Leak Test your LP Gas Tank For your safety:

• All leak tests must be repeated each time your LP Gas tank is exchanged or refilled.

• When checking for gas leaks do not smoke.

• Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.

• Your grill must be leak tested outdoors in a weN- ventilated area, away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical appliances. During the leak test, keep your grill away from open flames or sparks.

• Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas assembly components can result.

[] Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and

water solution.

[] Brush soapy solution onto LP Gas tank in the areas

indicated by the arrows. See diagram.

[] If growing bubbles appear do not use or move the

LP Gas tank. Call an LP Gas Supplier or your Fire Department.

)

To Install LP Gas Tank (LPG model only): Secure a 201b LP Gas Tank to Gas Grill

[] Screw the Wing Bolt and Special Nut to Tank

Pull-Out Tray.

[] Turn your LP Gas Tank Valve clockwise to the

closed or OFF positon.

[] Place LP Gas tank into tank hole on bottom shelf

or (on select models) slide the Tank Tray out of the cabinet until it is fully extended. The Tank Tray has an auto lock position and may need to be

pulled firmly.

[] install the tank so the Tank Valve faces the rear

right corner of cabinet.

[] Secure Gas Tank with Special Nut and Wing Bolt.

The Special Nut has to be mounted to

the Wing Bolt BEFORE inserting tank

into tank hole.

With the Special Nut, the Wing Bolt holds the tank foot firmly.

Special Nut 1/4" Wing Bolt 1/4"x4-3/8" Qty. 1 Qty 1

Ref # S303GO404A Ref. # $233G04382

If growing bubbles appear do not use or move

the LP Gas tank. Contact an LP Gas Supplier or your fire department!

NOTE: Many different size propane gas tank bottom

collars are available in the market, especially with the

popularity of tank exchange programs. If your tank bottom collar does not fit into the tank hole after attaching

the special nutto the wing bolt, simply remove thespecial

nut and secure the tank using the wing bolt only.

LP Gas Model only:

Connect Regulator with Hose to your LP Gas Tank

[] Turn all Burner Valves to the OFF position. [] Inspect the valve connection port and regulator

assembly for damage or debris. Remove any debris. Never use damaged or plugged equipment.

[] Connect the regulator assembly to the tank valve

and HAND TIGHTEN nut clockwise to a full stop.

DO NOT use a wrench to tighten because it could damage the Quick Coupling Nut and result in a hazardous condition.

[] Open the tank valve 1/4 to 1/2 (counterclockwise)

and use a soapy water solution to check all connections for leaks before attempting to light your grill. See "Checking for LP Gas Leaks".

If a leak is found, turn the tank valve off and do not use your grill until the leak is repaired.

Quick

Coupling Nut

CAUTION: When the appliance is not in use the gas must be turned off at the tank.

Check all connections for LP Gas Leaks

Never test for leaks with a flame. Prior to first use, at the beginning of each season, or every time your LP Gas tank is changed, you must check for gas leaks. Follow these three steps:

Make a soap solution by mixing one part liquid detergent and one part water.

[]

Turn the grill Control Knobs to the full OFF

position, then turn the gas ON at source.

Apply the soap solution to all gas connections

indicated by the arrows. See diagram. If bubbles appear in the soap solution the connections are not properly sealed. Check each fitting and tighten or repair as necessary.

Gas Valve /ManifoId Assembly

ReguIator with Hose (LPG)

If you have a gas leak that cannot be repaired by tightening, turn off the gas at the source, disconnect fuel line from your grill and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME <_or your gas supplier for repair assistance.

LP Gas Tank

Disconnecting A Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Tank From Your Grill

[] Make sure the Burner Valves and LP Gas tank

valve are off. (Turn clockwise to close.)

[] Detach the hose and regulator assembly from

the LP Gas tank valve by turning the Quick

Coupling Nut counterclockwise.

Natural Gas Model only:

Connecting Natural Gas To Your Grill

[] Connect the Swivel nut of the 12' Natural Gas

Hose to the vertical fitting of NG Regulator as shown in Fig. 1. Connect the other hose end (male plug) to the gas supply line from house.

Also, read and follow all natural gas safety

instructions below.

Natural Gas Safety Instructions

[] Your natural gas grill is designed to operate on

natural gas only, at a pressure of 4" water column (W.C.) with natural gas regulator. The gas pres- sure Regulator supplied with this appliance must be used. This Regulator is set for an outlet pressure of 4" W.C.

[] install a Shutoff Valve at the gas supply source

outdoors 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 enter the ground. See Fig. 2.

[] Pipe sealing compound or pipe thread tape

resistant to the action of natural gas must be used on all male pipe thread connections.

[] Disconnect your gas grill from fuel source when

the gas supply is being tested at high pressures. This gas grill and its individual shutoff valve 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).

[] 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 its individual 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).

Figure 2

Gas uppiy

inside Wall

To Grill

Outside Wall

Shut Off

Locking

Shut Off

Quick

Male Fitting Disconnect

Figure 1 /

Vertical fitting _ Hose, 12 ft./NG

Swivel nut

Check all connections for NG Leaks

Never test for leaks with a flame. Prior to first use, at the beginning of each season, you must check for gas leaks. Follow these three steps:

[] Make a soap solution by mixing one part liquid

detergent and one part water.

[] Turn the grill Control Knobs to the full OFF

position, then turn the gas ON at source.

[] Apply the soap solution to all gas connections

indicated by the arrows. See Fig. 3. If bubbles appear in the soap solution the connections are not properly sealed. Check each fitting and tighten or repair as necessary.

Figure 3

Gas Valve / Manifold Assembly

NG Regulator _._

Hose, 12 ft./NG

If you have a gas leak that cannot be repaired by tightening, turn off the gas at the source,

disconnect fuel line from your grill and call

1-800-4-MY-HOME _'or your gas supplier for

repair assistance.

Grill Lighting Instructions

1. Before each use, check all hoses for cracks, nicks, cuts, burns or abrasions. If a hose is damaged in any way, do not use your grill before replacing the hose with an authorized part from the Parts List. Also make sure all gas supply connections are securely tightened.

2. Familiarize yourself with the safety and Use and Care instructions in this manual. Do not smoke while lighting grill or checking gas supply connections.

3. Be sure the LP Gas tank is filled or the Natural Gas Line is attached to the gas source.

4. Open the Grill Lid.

5. Check that the end of each Burner Tube is properly located over each Valve Orifice.

Failure to replace a faulty hose, secure gas supply connections or to open the Lid before proceeding to the Lighting Procedures could result in a fire or explosion that could cause serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

6. Set Control Knobs to OFF and open the LP Gas tank valve SLOWLY 1/4 of a turn. For Natural Gas open the

Shut Off Valve at source.

OFF

Open LP Gas tank

7. Push and turn the LEFT Control Knob to IGN. Push the Control Knob in to automatically ignite the Burner.

HI IGN

OFF

Model 141.16682/17682

Main Back Side Burner Burner Burner

Model 141.16684/17684

Main Back Side

Burner Burner Burner

8. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner Control Knob(s) and gas source OFF and conduct a leak

test of ALL gas connections and gas sources as

explained in the Use and Care section of this manual. If no leaks are detected, wait 5 minutes for any gas to clear and repeat the lighting procedure.

9. After one Burner is lit, turn the tank valve SLOWLY one

more 1/4 of a turn for 1/2 of one complete turn.

10. Once one Burner is lit, the adjacent Burner can be lit by turning its Control Knob to HIGH.

Back Burner Lighting Instructions

1. Follow steps 1 through 6 of the Grill Lighting Instructions.

2. Push and turn the Control Knob to IGN. Push the Control Knob in to automatically ignite the Burner. Once the burner is lit, turn the knob back to ON, keep pressing the knob and holding it for at least 10 seconds before releasing.

3. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the Control Knob(s) and gas source OFF and conduct a leak test as explained in the Use and Care section of this manual. If no leaks are detected, wait 5 minutes for any gas to clear and repeat the lighting procedure.

4. After Burner is lit, turn the tank valve SLOWLY one more 1/4 of a turn for 1/2 of one complete turn.

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Side Burner Lighting Instructions

1. Follow steps 1 through 5 of the Grill Lighting

Instructions.

2. Open Side Burner Lid.

3. Set Control Knobs to OFF and open the LP gas tank valve SLOWLY 1/4 of a turn. For Natural Gas

open the Shut Off Valve at source.

4. Push and turn the Control Knob to IGN. Push the Control Knob in to automatically ignite the Burner.

Once the burner is lit, turn the knob back to HIGH.

5. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner Control Knob(s) and gas source OFF and conduct a leak test as explained in the Use and Care section of this manual. If no leaks are detected, wait 5 minutes for any gas to clear and repeat the lighting procedure.

6. After Burner is lit, turn the tank valve SLOWLY one more 1/4 of a turn for 1/2 of one complete turn.

Manually Lighting Your Grill By Paper Match

To light your Main Burner by match, follow steps 1 through 6 of the Grill Lighting Instructions. Then, light the match and place it over the top opening of the Lighting Tube. Push and turn the nearest Control Knob to the HIGH setting to release gas. The Burner should light immediately.

Right Bowl Panel

Match

Lighting Tube

Troubleshooting If the grill fails to light :

1. Turn gas off at source and turn Control Knobs to OFF. Wait at least 5 minutes for gas to clear, then retry.

2. if your grill still fails to light, check gas supply and connections.

3. Repeat lighting procedure. If your grill still fails to operate, turn the gas off at source, turn the Control Knobs to OFF, then check the following:

[] Misalignment of Burner Tubes over Orifices

Correction: Reposition Burner Tubes over Orifices.

[] Obstruction in gas line

Correction: Remove fuel line from grill. Do not smoke! Open gas supply for one second to clear any obstruction from fuel line. Close off gas supply at source and reconnect fuel line to grill.

[] Plugged Orifice

Correction: Remove Burners from grill by remov- ing the screw from the rear of each Burner using a Phillips Head Screwdriver. Carefully lift each Burner up and away from gas valve Orifice. Remove the Orifice from gas valve and gently clear any obstruction with a fine wire. Then reinstall all Orifices, Burners, Cotter Pins and cooking com portents.

if an obstruction is suspected in Gas Valves or Manifold, call the Grill Information Center.

[]

Obstruction in Burner Tubes Correction: Follow the Burner Tube cleaning procedure on page 18 of this Operator's Manual.

Misalignment of Ignitor on Burner Correction: Check for proper position of the Electrode Tip as shown in step 3 page 10. The gap between the Spark Electrode Tip and Spark Receiver should be approximately 3/16". Adjust if necessary. With the gas supply closed, turn any Main Burner Control Knob to IGN then push in and watch for the presence of a spark at the Electrode.

[]

Disconnected Electric Wires Correction: inspect the Electric Ignitor (see Parts List) found behind the Control Panel. Connect loose Electric wires to Junction Box and try to light the grill.

Weak AA battery Correction: Unscrew the Ignitor Cap and replace the battery.

[]

If the grill still does not light you may need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas flow device. Note: This procedure should be done every time a new LP Gas tank is connected to your grill.

To purge air from your gas line and/or reset

the regulator excess gas flow device:

[] Turn Control Knobs to the OFF position. [] Turn off the gas at the tank valve.

For Natural Gas shut off NG valve.

[] Disconnect regulator from LP Gas tank.

For Natural Gas disconnect regulator from 12 ft.

Natural Gas Hose.

[] Let unit stand 5 minutes to allow air to purge.

[] Reconnect regulator to the LP Gas tank.

For Natural Gas reconnect regulator to 12 ft.

Natural Gas Hose.

[] Turn tank valve on SLOWLY 1/4 of a turn.

For Natural Gas open Shut Off valve. [] Open the Grill Lid. [] Push and turn the LEFT Control Knob to IGN. [] Push the Control Knob in to automatically ignite

the Burner.

Should a FLASHBACK fire occur in or around

the Burner Tubes, follow the instructions below.

Failure to comply with these instructions 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.

• Open the Grill Lid.

• Put out any flame with a Class B fire

extinguisher.

• Once the grill has cooled down, clean the Burner Tubes and Burners according

to the cleaning instructions in this Operator's Manual.

Never lean over the grill cooking area while lighting your gas grill. Keep your face and body a safe distance (at least 18 inches) from the Lighting Hole or Burners when lighting your grill by match.

GRILL INFORMATION CENTER

Call 8am to 8pro CST 1-888-317-7642 Monday through Friday

Proper care and maintenance will keep your grill in top operating condition and prolong its life. Follow these cleaning procedures on a timely basis and your grill will

stay clean and operate with minimum effort. CAUTION: Be sure your grill is OFF and cool before cleaning.

Cleaning The Cooking Grids

[] Before initial use, and periodically, wash your

Cooking Grids in a mild soap and warm water

solution. You can use a wash cloth or vegetable

brush to clean your Cooking Grids.

Cleaning The Savor Plates TM

[] Periodically you should wash the Savor Plates TM

in a soap and warm water solution. Use a vegetable brush to remove stubborn burnt-on cooking residue. Dry the Savor Plates TM thoroughly before you reinstall them into the cooking bowl.

Cleaning The Grease Tray and Receptacle

[] To reduce the chance of fire, the Grease Draining

Tray and Grease Receptacle (some models) should be visually inspected before each grill use.

Remove any grease and wash Grease Tray and

Receptacle with a mild soap and warm water solution.

Cleaning the inside of the Grill Lid

[] Grease can have a tendency to build up on the

inside of the Grill Lid and could drip onto deck or patio when the lid is opened. Visually inspect the inside of the Grill Lid before each grill use. Remove any grease and wash with a mild soap and warm water solution.

Annual Cleaning of The Grill Interior

[] Burning-off excess food after every cookout will

keep it ready for instant use. However,at least every 3 months you must give the entire grill a thorough cleaning to minimize your risk of grease fire and keep the grill in top shape. Follow these steps:

1. Turn all Burner Valves to the full OFF position.

2. Turn the LP gas tank valve to the full OFF position. For Natural Gas shut off valve.

Disconnect the regulator from the gas tank. inspect the hose with regulator assembly for cracking, cuts or any other damage, and replace as neccessary.

Refer to the Parts List in this Operator's Manual.

4. Remove and clean the Savor Plates TM, Cooking

Grids, Cooking Rack and Grill Burners.

5. Cover each Gas Valve Orifice with 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.

7. Remove aluminum foil from Orifices and check

each Orifice for obstruction.

8. Check each Spark Electrode, adjusting as needed.

The space between the Spark Electrode Tip and Spark Receiver should be approximately 3/16".

9. Replace the Burners and adjust the Gas

Collector Box. The edge of the collector box should be overlapping the Burner Port.

10. Replace Savor Plates TM and Cooking Grids.

11. Reconnect the gas source and observe the Burner flame for correct operation.

Cleaning Exterior Surfaces:

Before initial use, and periodically thereafter, we suggest you wash your grill using a mild soap and

warm water solution. You can use a wash cloth or

sponge for this process. Do not use a stiff wire or brass brush. These will scratch stainless steel and

chip painted surfaces (varies by model) during the cleaning process.

Cleaning Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces:

Weathering and extreme heat can cause exterior

stainless steel surfaces to turn tan in color. Machine oils used in the manufacturing process of stainless steel can also cause this tanning color. After remov- ing any protective PVC film from the Grill Lid and Control Panel use a Stainless Steel Cleaner to polish

the stainless steel surfaces of your grill. Never use

abrasive cleaners or scrubbers because they will scratch and damage your grill. Follow these steps for

the best results.

1. Turn the LP Gas tank valve (clockwise) to the full OFF position. Disconnect the regulator and hose assembly from LP Gas tank. For Natural Gas

shut off valve and disconnect the NG regulator

and hose from valve. Cover exposed gas fitting with aluminum foil.

2. Remove dirt or grease using a soft cloth and polish stainless surfaces. Wipe with a soft cloth.

3. Remove aluminum foil from exposed gas fitting and allow grill to air dry before attaching the

regulator and hose to your LP Gas tank, or

attaching the regulator and hose to Natural Gas

valve.

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

avoided, may result in injury. Keep grill area clear and free from combustible

materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

Do not obstruct the flow of air for combustion

and ventilation.

Keep the ventilation openings of the tank enclosure

cabinet free and clear of debris.

Visually check burner flames occasionally to ensure proper flame pattern as shown below.

MAGNIFIED VIEW OF BURNER FLAME THROUGH LIGHTING HOLE

ToreducethechanceofFLASHBACKFIREyoumust cleantheBurnerTubesasfollowsatleastonceamonth

insummerandfallorwheneverspidersareactiveinyour area,andifyourgrillhasnotbeenusedforanextended periodoftime.

1.TurnallBurnerValvestothefullOFFposition.

2.TurntheLPGastankvalvetothefullOFFposition. ForNaturalGasshutoffNGvalve.

3. DetachtheLPGasregulatorassemblyfromyour gasgrill.ForNaturalGasdetachNGregulatorfrom yourgrill.

4. RemovetheCookingGrids,SavorPlatesTM and

Grease Trays from your grill.

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

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

7. Check and clean burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire

beneath the grill.

8. Refer to Figure 1 and perform one of these three cleaning methods:

[] 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.

[] 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.

Regardless of which Burner cleaning procedure you use, we recommend you also complete the following steps to help prolong Burner life.

1. Use a fiber pad or nylon brush to clean the entire outer surface of each Burner until free of food residue and dirt.

2. Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire, such as an open paper clip.

Inspect each Burner for damage (cracks or

holes) and if such damage is found, order and

install a new Burner. After installation, check

to ensure that the Gas Valve Orifices are correctly placed inside the ends of the Burner

Tubes. Also check the position of your Spark

Electrode.

For safe operation ensure the Gas Valve Assembly 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 result- ing in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

Gas Valve Assembly Orifice BumerTube

Figure 1

TO CLEAN BURNER TUBE, INSERT HOOK AS INDICATED BY THE ARROW

BurnerTube

Burn-Off

[] Before cooking on your gas grill for the first time, you

should "burn off" the grill to eliminate any odor or foreign matter. Ignite the burners, lower the Lid, and

operate grill on HIGH setting for 3 to 5 minutes.

CAUTION: Operating your grill on the HIGH setting for

longer than 5 minutes may damage certain parts of your

grill. Do not leave your grill unattended when in use.

Preheating [] To preheat, light your grill on HIGH, lower the Lid

and follow this timetable:

• For high temperature cooking, preheat grill 3 to 5 minutes.

• For low temperature cooking, preheat grill 3 minutes.

• To slow cook, preheating is not necessary.

Cooking Temperatures

[] High setting: The HIGH Control Knob setting should

only be used to pre-heat your grill the first 3-5 minutes and for burning food residue off the grill for 3-5 minutes after cooking is complete. Never use the HIGH setting

for extended cooking.

[] Medium to Low Settings: Most recipes specify

medium to low settings, including all smoking, rotisserie cooking and cooking lean cuts such as fish.

An Important Note About Cooking Temperatures

[] The suggested heat settings and cooking times

shown in the following pages are approximate.

Unlike the controlled environment inside your kitchen, variables including outside temperatures, direction and conditions of wind, as well as grill location will

affect your grill's heat distribution. Because these

condition vary, and no two backyards are alike, we

offer this guide as a convenience. We recommend you monitor your grill closely and rotate foods as needed to prevent overcooking and ensure the most delicious results every time.

• The middle and back primary cooking areas offer the highest heat for searing and grilling.

• The Secondary Cooking Rack offers medium heat for

preparing breads and firm vegetables like potatoes

and corn.

• The front primary cooking area offers less heat and is

ideal for preparing delicate foods and for keeping

cooked foods warm.

Direct Cooking

[] The direct cooking method can be used with the

supplied Cooking Grids and food placed directly over the lit grill Burners. Direct Cooking requires the Grill Lid to be open. This method is ideal for searing, grilling, deep frying and whenever you want foods to have an open-flame barbecued taste.

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

grill with the Burner lit on the opposite side. Or place your food on the Secondary Cooking Rack and light the outer grill Burners. Either way, indirect cooking

must be done with the Lid down.

Prepare Cooking Grids for Grilling [] Greasing the cooking surface will help keep foods

from sticking during the cookout and reduces the amount of cleanup required. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of cooking oil or vegetable shortening onto each Cooking Grid before each cookout. We do not suggest spray type oils unless they are specified for high-temperature cooking. Be sure to coat the entire cooking surface including edges and any areas with chipped porcelain.

Flare-Ups

[] The fats and juices dripping from grilled food can

cause flare-ups. Since flare-ups impart a favorably, distinctive taste and color to food cooked over an

open flame, they should be accepted up to a point. To minimize flare-ups use a drip pan under foods

that produce a lot of grease, like ribs.

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

serious bodily injury, death or property damage.

Never line the bottom of the grill housing or Savor Plates TM with aluminum foil, sand or any

substance that will restrict the flow of grease into the Grease Draining Tray and Receptacle.

Before each use of your grill: Pull out the Grease

Tray and remove all grease and food debris to

prevent grease fire hazard. 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.

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

Your grill will get very hot. Always wear a flame

retardant BBQ Mitt when cooking on your grill. Never lean over cooking areas while using grill. Do not touch cooking surfaces, Lid, grill housing or other parts while grill is in operation, or until

the grill has cooled down after use.

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Grilling Steak and Ribs

Turn the grill 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.

Cut of Meat

T-bone steak Sirloin steak

Beef spare ribs Porterhouse steak

New York strip steak

Approximate Cooking Times Rare: 4-8 minutes

Medium: 10-14 minutes Well done: 15-20 minutes

Grilling Hamburgers and Sausages Turn the grill Burners on HIGH, close 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 the meat until done. Grilling times will vary

according to meat thickness.

Hamburgers Sausages

Rare: 4-6 minutes Medium: 8-10 minutes

Well done: 10-15 minutes

Grilling Poultry

Turn the grill Burners on HIGH, close Lid and preheat your grill 2 to 3 minutes. Then raise the Lid, reduce heat to MEDIUM and cook poultry directly over lit Burners until done. Poultry skin is fatty so you should expect some flare-ups when using this direct method.

To minimize flare-ups, try grilling poultry using the indirect method. Place the poultry on one side of the grill with the

opposing Burners on MEDIUM heat, and lower the grill Lid. Grilling times will vary based on the size of your poultry.

Chicken breast (cook with bone down) Chicken wings

Drumsticks

Whole bird (cook with breast up)

Direct method: approximately 15 minutes

Indirect method: up to 30 minutes

Indirect method: approximately 1 hour

Grilling Pork

Turn Burners on HIGH and preheat your grill 3 to 5 minutes with the Lid closed. Raise Lid, place pork on Cooking Grid and cook until seared. Reduce heat to MEDIUM and cook until done. Grilling times will vary according to meat thickness.

Chops Loins Cutlets

Medium: 10-14 minutes Well done: 15-20 minutes

Whole Fish and Whole Fillets

Preheat your grill on HIGH for 2-3 minutes with the Lid down. Raise lid and turn Burners to MEDIUM heat. Place

fish (skin down) on grill and cook over direct heat until done. Use cooking time as a guide or until fish is opaque but still moist.

Whole fish Whole fish fillets

10 - 12 minutes per pound or

until fish is opaque

Smaller Fish Fillets and Cubes

Follow the directions from above, using approximate cooking times shown at right. Place a small piece of aluminum foil on the Cooking Grids if the fish pieces are small enough to drop between the Cooking Grids.

Fish fillets Boneless cubes

4 - 5 minutes each side or until fish is opaque

Vegetables and Fruit Prepare your fruit or vegetables and brush with butter or

basting sauce if desired. To cook indirectly, the food should be placed on the left or right side of your grill with the Burner lit on the opposite side and the grill lid down. Or center your food on the Secondary Cooking Rack and light the outer grill Burners. Either way, indirect cooking

must be done with the Lid down.

In some instances, you may want to grill vegetables and fruit directly over the heat, using the supplied Cooking Grids. Foods that work best with direct heat are relatively soft and require a short cooking time: mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes and skewered fruit such as apricots, peaches, pineapple, strawberries and kiwis. Remember the Grill Lid must remain up when cooking directly.

For very firm vegetables--particularly potatoes and yams, we recommend that you partially boil until almost cooked, before placing them on the grill. Cooking times using the

indirect method with the lid down will be similar to those for your kitchen oven. However, there are many factors

such as outside temperature, wind conditions and location of grill that affect your grill performance so we suggest you watch the temperature gauge and adjust the heat accordingly.

Cooking times for foods prepared with the direct method will be much shorter mainly because of the direct heat source and softness of the food. Timing will be compa- rable to normal pan frying or grilling.

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An Important Note About Heat Settings The suggested heat settings shown are approximate.

There are many factors such as outside temperature, wind conditions and grill location that affect your grill performance. We offer these cooking times as a convenience, but suggest you watch the temperature gauge and adjust the heat accordingly.

Preparing to Roast

Roasting uses the indirect cooking method. Therefore, the food should be placed on the left or right side of your grill with the Burner lit on the opposite side. You can also use the supplied Cooking Grid with an aluminum drip pan underneath allowing you to collect juices for making gravies. Remember, indirect cooking requires the Lid of your grill to be down.

Preheating your grill is not required for slow cooking methods such as roasting. If you do choose to preheat your grill before roasting, turn the Burners on HIGH and close Lid for approximately 2-3 minutes.

Food preparation

Trim meat of excess fat. Truss meat and poultry with cooking string to retain shape if desired. Bacon strips can

be used to cover the outside surface of lean meat and

poultry to help prevent it from drying out. Another method for keeping food moist during roasting is to put water in a cooking pan, then cover with foil. The foil should be

removed for the first or the last part of the cooking time to ensure proper browning.

Tips for roasting

Except when roasting with water in a roasting pan, the juices that collect in the pan can be used as the base for a tasty sauce or gravy. Place a cooking pan directly over the

heat, add extra butter if needed, then add several spoon- fuls of flour to thicken sauce. Finally, add sufficient chicken or beef stock to obtain the desired consistency.

Once the meat is cooked, remove it from your grill and cover with a piece of foil. Allow it to stand for 10-15

minutes which allows the juices to settle. This will make carving easier and ensure a tender, juicy roast.

Type of Food How Cooked Approximate Cooking Times

Beef Rare 18 minutes per pound

Medium 23 minutes per pound

Well done 27 minutes per pound

Lamb Medium 18 minutes per pound

Well done 23 minutes per pound

Veal 27 minutes per pound

Pork 30-33 minutes per pound Chicken 20-25 minutes per pound Duck 25 minutes per pound

Fish 10 minutes per pound Turkey, under 16 pounds 20-25 per pound + 30 minutes Turkey, over 16 pounds 18-23 per pound + 15 minutes

BAKING TECHNIQUES

From casseroles and cornbread to delicious desserts like fondue fruit skewers or crumb cake, baking on the grill is as easy as baking in the kitchen.

Preparing to Bake To bake in your new grill you'll need a baking dish or cast-

iron cooking pan, and a pair of flame retardant BBQ Mitts. If the cooking pan is cast-iron be sure to season the pan

before use.

placed on the left or right side of your grill with the burner lit on the opposite side.

Tips for Baking

Prepare your favorite recipe as you would in the kitchen. Foods cooked in the grill for long periods of time should always be covered in aluminum foil to retain moisture. You will need to stir the food several times as it bakes, and add additional liquid if required.

Preheat your grill 3-5 minutes, then lower heat to achieve the baking temperature desired. Baking uses the indirect cooking method. Therefore, your cooking pan should be

Watch the temperature, and adjust to cook according to your recipe directions.

Oven Temperature

Slow 300 ° - 340 ° F

Moderate 355 ° - 390 ° F High 410 °- 480 ° F

Recommended Grill Setting Both outside Burners on LOW 1 outside Burner on HIGH and 1 outside Burner on LOW Both outside Burners on HIGH

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Slow Cooking with a Rotisserie

A Rotisserie Kit is made to fit your grill model. Rotis- serie cooking produces foods that are moist, flavorful and attractive. The optional rotisserie system is most commonly used for cooking meat or poultry and is designed to cook food slowly. You can place a cooking pan beneath the food to collect juices for basting and gravy. To flavor the contents of the cooking pan you may add herbs, onions, or other spices of your choice.

The cooking times on a rotisserie will be approximately the same as for oven cooking.

Balancing the Food

In rotisserie cooking, balancing the food is of utmost importance. The rotisserie must turn evenly or the stopping and starting action will cause the food to cook unevenly and possibly burn the heavier side.

The easiest foods to balance are those of uniform shape and texture. To test if the food is balanced correctly when secured, place the ends of the rotis- serie spit loosely in the palms of your hands. If there is no tendency to roll, give the spit a quarter turn. If it is still stable, give it a final quarter turn. It should rest without turning in each of these positions. It can then be attached to your grill.

Food Preparation

When preparing poultry, truss the birds tightly so that wings and drumsticks are close to the body of the bird. The cavity of the bird may be stuffed prior to this. Pull the neck skin down and, using a small skewer, fix it to the back of the bird. Push the rotisserie spit through lengthwise, catching the bird in the fork of the wishbone. Center the bird and tighten with the holding forks. Test the balance as described before.

A rolled piece of meat requires the rotisserie skewer to be inserted through the center of the length of meat, then secured and balanced.

For meats that contain bones, it is best to secure the rotisserie skewer diagonally through the meaty sections. If protruding bones or wings brown too quickly, cover with pieces of foil.

Preparing to Smoke

Smoking gives food a distinctive, delicious flavor. You will 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 preparing smoking chips prior to use.

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 retailer for details.

Using A Smoker Box

There are many optional smoker boxes available for

purchase. Follow these guidelines and always refer to the label of your smoking chips or pellets for specific

directions.

Raise your Grill Lid and light the grill. Lower the Grill Lid allowing your grill to reach the desired cooking tempera- ture for the food you are grilling. Fill your smoker box with your prepared smoking chips or pellets. Dried herbs and spices may also be added to produce different flavors. Wear a flame retardant BBQ Mitt and place your smoker

box on a Cooking Grid or Savor Plate TM directly above a lit grill Burner. The heated smoking chips or pellets will flavor your foods.

Tips for Smoking

You can reduce the strength of the smoke flavor by only smoking for half or three quarters of the cooking time. The heat required for smoking is normally LOW to

MEDIUM.

Foods naturally high in oils lend themselves well to smoking, while drier foods benefit from a marinade.

• Tuna steaks, marinated in Asian flavors of sesame oil, soy sauce and sherry.

• Pork fillets, rubbed with ginger, orange rind and brushed with maple syrup.

• Mussels, brushed with lemon rind and chili oil.

• Lamb cutlets, marinated in virgin olive oil, lemon, oregano and black pepper. The same marinade can be used for a whole leg or rack of lamb.

• Chicken, boneless chicken pieces--especially sliced breasts.

• Fish, sliced fillets of firm fish, assorted seafood such as prawns, scallops and calamari.

• Pork, sliced fillets, diced or minced pork, sliced leg steak, sliced chops.

• Beef, sliced fillet, rib-eye, round, rump, sirloin.

• Lamb, sliced fillet, round, loin.

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STIR-FRYING TECHNIQUES

This method of cooking is popular around the world and can be easily accomplished outdoors on your gas grill. It's a quick and healthful way of preparing a complete meal using meat, poultry or seafood in infinite combinations with other interesting ingredients like vegetables, rice or noodles.

Preparing to Stir-fry Although it is possible to stir fry in other dishes, a wok is

your best tool. Its high sides enable the cook to stir food without spillage. Its construction allows you to cook quickly at high temperatures, with instant control of heat which is essential for successful stir frying.

Food preparation

Slice meat and poultry into long thin strips and cube fish fillets. Remove all fat from meat and poultry and cut large vegetables into even slices or cubes.

Marinate foods for extra flavor and tenderness. Marinating times will vary for red meat, fish and or various cuts. Less tender cuts of meat should be marinated longer. Remem- ber to always chill marinating food in the refrigerator prior to cooking.

Stir-fry meats, poultry or fish first. Next, add hard veg- etables like carrots. Then continue with softer vegetables like snowpeas and peppers. To ensure even cooking, continually stir and toss the food in the wok using a wooden spoon or spatula.

Tips for Stir-frying

Place a wok on a Cooking Grid or Side Burner directly over a HIGH heat. Add only a small amount of food at a time to ensure fast cooking and also to allow the wok to reheat between ingredients.

DEEP-FRYING TECHNIQUES

A wide variety of foods can be deep-fried outdoors on your grill, from potatoes, to seafood and chicken. Deep- frying uses a large portion of oil, preferably saturated. The outdoor location is ideal for deep-frying as smoke, grease and smells disperse in the open air instead of collecting on the ceiling of your kitchen.

Preparing to Deep-fry

Deep-fry on your grill using a cooking pan or wok, over direct heat.

Fill a cooking pan no more than half full of vegetable or corn oil. Start with LOW heat, then raise the heat

gradually. Check the temperature of the oil carefully with a frying thermometer or test with a cube of bread. The cube of bread should brown in about 30 seconds for most cooking needs. A temperature between 350 and 400 degrees is optimal for preparing the majority of deep-fried foods.

Food Preparation

Foods being deep-fried taste better when coated with either batter or breadcrumbs to add flavor and prevent moisture from escaping.

Tips for Deep-frying

Wear a flame retardant BBQ Mitt and slowly lower foods into the hot oil using a wire scoop or stainless steel tongs. Add only a small quantity of food to the oil, allow it to cook, then repeat with another small quantity. This ensures the oil doesn't drop in temperature. Once the food is cooked, remove it carefully and drain onto a paper towel. Turn the heat off as soon as you have finished deep-frying and allow your pan to cool. When the oil is cool, remove all remnants of fried foods by straining it through a fine metal sieve, and store it in a clean bottle for future use.

Vegetables are generally easy to cook on the grill. The Cooking Rack makes it convenient because you can still use the main cooking area while the vegetables are suspended above the grids.

Pre-cook hard vegetables by briefly boiling or microwaving them before cooking on the grill. Wrap vegetables in a double thickness of foil to protect them while cooking on the grill. Then, remove the foil if desired, 10-15 minutes before the end of cooking, brush veg- etables with butter or oil and finish cooking.

The Cooking Rack can be used for purposes other than

just the obvious. Consider using the rack for warming

French bread, garlic bread, croissants or even bagels. A small whole fish wrapped in foil also cooks well on the

Cooking Rack. Parcels of seafood such as scallops, prawns and sliced fish fillets prepared in a sauce and portioned into small foil wraps cook well this way, too.

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Anything you enjoy cooking indoors can

be prepared outdoors as well. These optional accessories make it easy to use your new Kenmore Premium or Kenmore

Elite grill as an outdoor kitchen.

Not all locations will carry all items and avail- ability is limited to supplies on hand. Accessory fit will vary by grill model so ask a sales associ- ate for specific details.

Grill accessories are offered at most larger

Sears full line stores, Sears Grand, Sears

Hardware, The Great Indoors, Orchard Supply

Hardware and sears.com.

A Rotisserie Kit is made to fit your grill model. Rotis- serie cooking produces foods that are moist and flavorful because the slowly rotated food self-bastes to seal in meat's natural juices. The Rotisserie Kit can be used to slow cook foods using the indirect cooking method or an infrared back burner, a feature available on select models.

Versatile cast-iron Pan

and Lid set is ideal for

preparing deep dish

pizza, cornbread,

casseroles and

deserts.

Reversible cast- iron Griddle offers a flat side for grilling breakfast,

fish and fajitas and

a ribbed side for cooking bacon, sausages and burgers.

Load this Smoker Box with

your favorite chips and add

flavor to grilled foods.

Protect your grill from rain, snow and seasonal debris

with a quality made grill cover. Fit varies by grill model.

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Quality 304 grade

stainless steel grill

tools offer long reach

handles for easier

outdoor cooking.

Question:

Can I convert my grill from one fuel type to another in

other words from LPG to NG or vice versa?

Answer:

No, your gas grill is manufactured to exact specifications

and is certified for LPG (Liquid Propane Gas) or NG

(Natural Gas) use only. For your safety, conversion kits

are not available, nor will we sell or otherwise provide

parts or information to be used to convert your grill. Any attempt to convert your grill is dangerous and will void your warranty.

Question:

Are the serial and model numbers of my grill listed

somewhere for reference?

Answer:

The serial and model numbers are listed on a silver

CSA label placed on the grill. Depending on the grill

model the silver CSA label will be located on the left or

right side bowl panel underneath the side shelf,

underneath the right side of the control panel, outside

left or right of control panel or on the back of the grill cabinet.

Question:

My grill will not light properly. Why?

Answer:

Always light the Main Burner farthest from the fuel

source first. This will draw gas across the manifold

helping prevent air pockets which obstruct gas-flow and

prevent proper grill lighting. Also try this procedure:

1. Turn gas off at source and turn Control Knobs OFF. Wait at least 5 minutes for gas to clear, then retry.

2. If your grill still fails to light, turn the Burner Control

Knob(s) and gas source OFF and conduct a leak test of ALL gas connections and gas sources as explained in the Use and Care section of this manual.

3. If no leaks are detected, wait 5 minutes for any gas to

clear and repeat the lighting procedure.

Question:

If my ignitor or battey is not working how can I light

my grill manually?

Answer:

If your ignition fails to work or your battery needs

replacing, you can light the match and place it over the

top opening of the Lighting Tube. Never remove the

Cooking Grids or Savor Plates TM and attempt to light the grill from above. To light your gas grill manually, follow steps 1 through 6 of Basic Lighting Procedures. Then

light the match and place it over the top opening of the

Lighting Tube. Turn the nearest main Burner Control

Knob to the High setting to release gas. The Burner should light immediately.

Question:

Sometimes I hear a humming sound coming from my

regulator. What causes this? And - My grill has a low

flame and sometimes will not light. Why?

Answer:

The humming sound is gas flowing through the

regulator. A low volume of sound is normal and will not

interfere with the operation of your grill. Loud or

excessive regulator humming and/or low flow and

intermittent lighting may be caused by the regulator's excess gas flow device. Opening the tank valve all the way or too quickly is what triggers the regulator's safety device to restrict gas flow, preventing excess gas flow to your grill. Lighting the main Burner farthest from the fuel source every time will help eliminate air pockets in the manifold. Note: This procedure should be done every time a new LP Gas tank is connected to your grill.

[] Turn all Control Knobs to the OFF position. [] Turn off the LP Gas tank at the tank valve.

For Natural Gas shut off NG valve.

[] Disconnect regulator from LP Gas tank.

For Natural Gas disconnect regulator from 12 ft.

Natural Gas Hose.

[] Let unit stand for 10 minutes. [] Reconnect regulator to the LP Gas tank.

For Natural Gas reconnect regulator to 12 ft. Natural Gas Hose.

[] Open grill Lid (or Side Burner Lid if you are lighting

the Side Burner).

[] Turn the tank valve slowly 1/4of one turn.

For Natural Gas open Shut Off valve. [] Light main Burner farthest from fuel source. [] Turn the tank valve slowly one more 1/4 of one turn

for ½ of one complete turn.

[] Continue to light Burners moving towards the fuel

source.

[] Do not turn tank valve more than ½ of one turn on

LPG models.

Question:

Where do I use my grill for safer operation and

better performance?

Answer:

[] Strong winds and low temperatures can affect the

heating and performance of your gas grill so factor in these elements when positioning your

grill outdoors for cooking.

[] 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.

[] 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.

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Question:

The Regulator and Hose supplied with my gas grill

does not fit the older LP Gas tank I've used for

years. Why not?

Answer:

The U.S. Government regulates gas appliances and

LP Gas tanks. When regulations are changed the LP Gas tank fittings are altered to insure compliance. If your LP Gas tank does not fit the Regulator and Hose supplied with your new grill, the tank is outdated and must be replaced. Note: Effective April 1,2002 all LP Gas tanks sold must include an "OPD" Overfill Prevention Device. The OPD tanks are identified by

their triangular-shaped valve wheel. This internal

device prevents the LP Gas tank from being overfilled.

Tanks without an OPD valve can not be refilled.

Question:

What type of pipe and fittings will I need to connect

a natural gas grill at my home?

Answer:

Even if your home is plumbed with a natural gas

connection outdoors, there is an additional fitting and piping required to hook up a natural gas grill. Refer

to the Natural Gas section of this manual for a

diagram of recommended Natural Gas hook-up. Because each home is unique the type and length of

fittings will vary. This is a technical process that

involves patience and time. The details below will

offer guidance but if you feel uncomfortable with this

procedure you should seek the assistance of a plumber or gas supply professional.

Gas Line Piping: If the length of line required does not

exceed 50 feet, use a 5/8" O.D. tube. One size larger should be used for lengths greater than 50 feet. Gas piping may be copper tubing, type K or L; polyethylene plastic tube, with a minimum wall

thickness of .062 inch; or standard weight

(schedule 40) steel or wrought iron pipe. Copper

tubing must be tin-lined if the gas contains more than

0.3 grams of hydrogen sulfide per 100 cubic feet of gas. Plastic tubing is suitable only for outdoor, underground use. Gas piping in contact with earth, or any other material which may corrode the piping, must be protected against corrosion in an approved manner. Underground piping must have a minimum of 18" cover.

Shut Off Valve:It is highly recommended that a Shut

Off 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.

Question:

Is it safe to clean my porcelain coated cooking grids in the dishwasher?

Answer:

Clean your cooking grids by hand if there are any chips

or cracks in the porcelain finish and dry them thoroughly.

If no chips or cracks are present it should be safe to use

the dishwasher. Remember to dry the cooking grids

thoroughly before placing back onto your grill to

minimize rusting.

Question:

What causes grill parts to rust and what affect does

it have on my grill?

Answer:

Rusting is a natural oxidation process and may

appear on cast-iron and steel parts. Rust will not affect the short term performance of your grill.

To slow the rusting process on steel Cooking Grids (select models) we recommend greasing the Cooking Grids before and after each cookout. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of cooking oil or vegetable shortening onto each Cooking Grid. We do not suggest spray type oils unless they are specified for high-temperature cooking. Be sure to coat the entire cooking surface including edges and any areas with chipped porcelain.

Question:

Which is a better cooking surface to grill on;

porcelain coated steel / cast-iron cooking grids or stainless steel grids?

Answer:

They all have their advantages. For traditional grilling

and searing meats, cast-iron or steel grids offer better heat conductivity. To protect against the natural rusting process, steel or cast-iron cooking grids offer a porcelain finish which requires routine maintenance to keep the grids well seasoned.

Stainless steel is popular with those who prefer less

maintenance.

A new innovative solution is available on select

models called stainless Therma-Core TM. This Cooking Grid combines a heat conducting steel core

with an easy-to-clean stainless outer shell.

Question:

Some stainless steel grills specify 304 grade

construction while others do not mention a grade at all? What is the difference?

Answer:

All stainless grades are not created equal. The 304

grade, also called 18-8 stainless steel, is prized for its

excellent resistance to rust and corrosion and good performance at high temperatures, which makes it ideal for grill construction.

304 grade stainless steel is by far the most popular

stainless steel and contains 18-20% chromium and

8-10% nickel, making it non-magnetic.

Some stainless steel grills are constructed of Type 430 stainless steel which contains 16-18% chromium but

generally less than 1% nickel. It is magnetic with less corrosion and rust resistance and designed for limited

temperature use. Beware of stainless steel grills that offer no claim of grade because what looks shiny on the sales floor could become a problem on your patio.

How can you tell if a product is made of 304 grade

stainless? Take the simple magnet test. If a magnet

sticks to the stainless steel it is 430 grade. If a magnet does not stick you can trust its 304 grade quality.

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