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After Lighting
HI
: Turn knobs to
position for warm-up. Do not
warm up grill with knobs on
(ignite position). Knobs and
handle will become uncomfortably hot if left in
(ignite position).
Match-lighting hole is
beneath grill bottom.
CAUTION
If burner does not light, turn knobs to
, wait 5
minutes, and try again. If the burner does not ignite with
the valve open, gas will continue to flow out of the burner
and could accidently ignite with risk of injury.
OFF
Before Your First Cookout
Burner Flame Check
• Light burners, check to make sure they are lit, close the lid and
warm up grill on HIGH for 15 minutes. Curing of paint and parts
will produce an odor only on first lighting.
• Light burner, rotate knobs from HI to LO. You should see a
smaller flame in LO position than seen on HI. Always check
flame prior to each use. Perform flame check on sideburner. If
only low flame is seen refer to "Sudden drop or low flame" in
the
.
Troubleshooting Section
HI
LO
Ignitor Lighting The Sideburner
Match Lighting
1.
2.
HI
3.
4.
1.
2.
HI
Turn on gas at LP tank.
Push in and turn sideburner knob to
.
Press and hold ignitor button to light. Be sure burner lights and
stays lit.
If burner does not light, turn sideburner knob to
, wait 5
minutes, try again.
Turn on gas at LP tank.
Hold a lit match to any port on the sideburner. Push in and
turn the sideburner knob to
. Be sure burner lights and stays
lit.
OFF
Turning Grill Off
Ignitor Check
Valve Check
Hose Check
General Grill Cleaning
• Turn all knobs to
position. Turn LP tank off by turning
hand-wheel clockwise to a full stop.
Press and hold ignitor button. "Click"
should be heard and spark seen each time between collector
box or burner and electrodes. See
if no click
or spark.
. Knobs lock in
position. To check valves, first
push in knobs and release, knobs should spring back. If knobs
do not spring back, replace valve assembly before using grill.
Turn knobs to
position then turn back to
position.
Valves should turn smoothly.
Before each use, check to see if hoses are cut or worn.
Replace damaged hoses before using grill. Use only identical
Kenmore replacement valve/hose/regulator assembly.
• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and
smoke for paint. Interiors of gas grills are not painted at the
factory
. Apply a strong solution
of detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with scrub brush
on insides of grill lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to completely
air dry.
Wash grate and VapoRISER bars with
concentrated grill cleaner or use soap and water solution. Dry
thoroughly and store indoors between cookouts.
•
Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a
concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and
failure of parts can result.
Because of glass-like composition, most
residue can be wiped away with baking soda/water solution or
specially formulated cleaner. Use nonabrasive scouring powder
for stubborn stains.
• Turn gas off at LP tank.
• Important: Make sure gas is off at LP tank before checking
valves
LO
•
(and should never be painted)
Do not apply a caustic grill/oven cleaner to painted
surfaces.
• Plated wire grate:
Plastic parts:
• Porcelain grates:
"Troubleshooting"
s
OFF
OFF
OFF
Match-Lighting
s
Do not lean over grill while lighting.
1. Open lid.
2.
3.
4.
After Lighting:
HI
Turn on gas at LP tank.
Place lit match into match-lighting hole from beneath grill
bottom (as shown below).
Push in and turn right knob to
(ignite position). Be sure
burner lights and stays lit.
Light left burner by pushing left knob in and turning to
(ignite position).
Turn knobs to
for warm-up.
