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Summary of Contents for ELITE 141.1668

Page 1: ...ions could result in serious bodily injury and or property damage This gas grill is intended for outdoor use only and is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles or boats Note to Installer Leave this Owner s Manual with the consumer after delivery and or installation Note to Consumer Leave this Owner s Manual in a convenient place for future reference Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffma...

Page 2: ...e harm WARNING Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion that could cause 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 grill has cooled down after us...

Page 3: ...t 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 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 ar...

Page 4: ...utside wall and before the quick disconnect hose or install it at the point before the gas line piping enters the ground See Fig 1 Pipe sealing compound or pipe thread tape resistant to the action of natural gas must be used on all male pipe threads when making the connection Disconnect your gas grill from fuel source when the gas supply is being tested at high pressures This gas grill and its ind...

Page 5: ...these three cleaning methods Bend a stiff wire a lightweight coat hanger works well into a small hook as shown below Run the hook through the Burner Tube and inside the Burner several times to remove any debris Use a bottle brush with a flexible handle Run the brush through the Burner Tube and inside the Burner several times removing any debris Use an air hose to force air through each Burner Tube...

Page 6: ...Shelf Attaches Rear Panel To Cart Attaches Tank Pull out Tray Kit To Bottom Shelf LPG model only Attaches Door Bracket To Cart Install Door Axle Brackets To Cart Install Wire Basket To Left Door Trim Plate Attaches Grill Head To Cart Attaches Side Shelf To Grill Head Attaches Cart Side Handle To Grill Head Secure Gas Tank LPG model only Powers The Electric Ignitor Attaches To Outside Bowl Panel Le...

Page 7: ...LPG LiquidPropane Gas NG Natural Gas 39 32 33 5O 51 38 59 LPGonly LPG 34 40 j LPG anly 44a NG only 44b x 49 LPG only It II _ 43 670 LPG only _ _ 67b NG only 53 7 ...

Page 8: ...anel LPG NG NO Fuel Gauge Hole 31 Protective Pad 32 Control Knob 33 Control Knob SIS Seat 34 Back Burner Assembly 35 Electrode for Back Burner 36 Orifice for Back Burner LPG NG 37 Extension Tube for Back Burner 38 Control Knob for Back Burner 39 Side Shelf Left 40 Cart Side Handle 41a Bottom Shelf LPG only 41b Bottom Shelf NG only 42 Cart Side Panel Left 43 Cart Side Panel Right 8 PART PO0116346A ...

Page 9: ...46A 1 63 Stainless Steel Side Burner Body Inner P02301006B 1 64 Pot Support PO0805013B 1 65 Side Burner Electrode P02607051C 1 66 Side Burner Assembly P02002055D 1 67a Regulator and Hose LPG only P03601001A 1 67b NG 12 Hose Kit NG only P03703001A 1 68 Heat Insulating Ring for Main Burner Valve PO6801007F 4 69 AAA Battery LPG only P05301002A 2 70 Wire Fastener LPG only P05310040A 1 Hardware Pack P0...

Page 10: ...STER BOTTOM SHELF CART SIDE PANEL LEFT CART SIDE PANEL RIGHT SOTi OM SHELF 1 888 317 7642 8 a m 8 p m CST Mon Fri Assembling The Grill Cart NOTE To aid in assembly compare hardware to diagrams on page 6 1 Turn over the Bottom Shelf on floor Install the 4 Casters to Caster Seats on the Bottom Shelf Align the holes on Caster with the threaded holes on Caster Seat Tighten securely by using 16 of the ...

Page 11: ...nly CART SIDE PANEL LEFT REAR PANEL TANK PULL OUT TRAY KIT LP gas model only t I i TANK PULL OUT TRAY BRACKET CART SIDE PANEL RIGHT Installing The Cabinet Doors and Wire Basket 1 Remove the white protective film from the stainless steel Door Panel and stainless steel Door Axle Brackets 2 Install the Door Axle Bracket left bottom to the Left Cart Side Panel Insert Bracket upright against Panel insi...

Page 12: ...rill cart you can install the pre assembled Grill Head See Fig 7 If you haven t already done so open the Grill Lid and remove the packed components Lock the casters Even with the components removed the next step requires 2 people 2 3 4 With an assistants carefully lift and position the Grill Head onto the grill cart Align the 6 holes of the Bowl Side Panel to the threaded holes on the Cart Side Pa...

Page 13: ...ide Handle to right side of grill Align the holes on Cart Side Handle with the threaded holes on right Outside Bowl Panel Tighten securely using 4 of the 1 4 x3 4 Flat Head Screws provided See Fig 10 Figure 10 SIDE SHELF LEFT GRILL HEAD OUTSIDE BOWL PANEL RIGHT CART SIDE HANDLE Ignitor Battery Installation See Fig 11 1 Unscrew the Ignitor Cap located on the grill Control Panel and remove the Conta...

Page 14: ...ctor Box to its original hori zontal position secure the Inside Nut and try the Electrode Check again 5 If no clicking sound is heard check the following common causes if you need assistance call our Customer Service Helpline at 1 888 317 7642 ignitor AA battery not installed properly Ignitor wires may be loose Remove the AA battery inspect the Ignitor Junction Box found behind the Control Panel a...

Page 15: ...the Fuel Gauge Display Box 5 Screw the Fuel Gauge Display Cover onto the Fuel Gauge Display Box TANK PULL OUT TRAY REAR PANEL CARTSIDE PANEL RIGHT WIRE FASTENER WIRE PLUG A FUELGAUGE DISPLAY WIRE PLUG A Fuel Gauge Display Operating See Fig 14c Press the CHECK button to operate Fuel Gauge Display NOTE Tank must be positioned in tray for Fuel Gauge Display check 1 Fuel Display Indicates gas tank fil...

Page 16: ...Remove any debris Inspect hose for damage Never use damaged or plugged equipment 7 Connect the hoseand regulatorassemblytothetank valve See Fig 14b Hand tighten Quick Coupling 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 8 Open the tank valve fully counterclockwise Use a soapy water solution to check ...

Page 17: ...ulator and hose assembly can create a humming noise A low volume of noise is normal and will not interfere with operation of the grill if humming noise is loud and exces sive you may need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas flow device This purging procedure shou d be done every time a new LP gas tank is connected to your grill For help with this procedure refer to pag...

Page 18: ... for 3 4 seconds to light the Burner PRESS 8 If the burner does not light turn the Control Knob to OFF wait 5 minutes for gas to clear then retry 9 Once the left grill burner is ignited the adjacent burner can be lit by simply turning its Control Knob to HIGH 10 Adjust Control Knobs to your desired cooking temperature Side Burner Lighting Instructions 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 of the Gas Lighting...

Page 19: ...urner Tube cleaning procedure on page 21 of this Owner s Manual 4 5 19 Misalignmentoflgnitoron Burner Correction Check for proper position of the Electrode Tip as shown in Figure 12 The gap between the Spark Electrode Tip and Burner or Spark Receiver should be approximately 3 16 Adjust if necessary With the gas supply closed and all Control Knobs set to OFF press the Etectdc Ignitor Cap and check ...

Page 20: ...Cover each Gas Valve Orifice with aluminum foil 6 Brush the insideand 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 app...

Page 21: ...mes remov ing any debris Use an air hose to force air through each Burner Tube The forced air should pass debris or obstructions through the Burner and out the Ports 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 ...

Page 22: ... use a Stainless Steel Cleaner to polish the inside and outside of your grill Lid Never use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers Follow the easy Cleaning Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces procedures found inthis Owner s Manual Question Sometimes my grill does not lightwhen I push the Ignition Button Why Answer Refer to the Lighting Instructions in this Owner s Manual Also check these common causes Ignit...

Page 23: ... frying and smoking are also best cooked in this manner because they require direct heat indirect Cooking The indirect cooking method can also be used with the supplied Cooking Grids optional gdddle or cooking pan 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 Second ary Cooking Rack mounted in...

Page 24: ... 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 Grilling Pork Turn Burners on HIGH and preheat your grill 3 to 5 minutes with the Lid closed Raise Lid place po...

Page 25: ... Secondary Cooking Rack and lightthe 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 pine...

Page 26: ...k to obtain the desired consistency Once the meat is cooked remove it from your grill and cover with a piece of foil Allow itto stand for 10 15 minutes which allows the juices to settle This will make cawing 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 1...

Page 27: ...anced correctly when secured place the ends of the rotisserie 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 drumstic...

Page 28: ... three quarters of the cooking time The heat required for smoking is normally low to medium Foods naturally high in oils tendthemselves well to smoking while drier foods benefit from a marinade You can also rub the food with herbs spices or flavored oils Many foods can be smoked to produce stunning results with very little effort Here are a few suggestions Tuna steaks marinated in Asian flavors of...

Page 29: ... 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 graduany 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 ma...

Page 30: ... seeded and finely chopped 1 2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1 4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers 1 garlic clove minced 1 tablespoon snipped cilantro 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 1 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 3 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese 1 4 cup dairy sour cream and or guacamole Preparing the Salsa Combine tomato green pepper onion jala...

Page 31: ... your steak Remove the softened garlic cloves and spread over your steak Season with salt and pepper as desired and cut into serving size pieces Preparation Combine ketchup pepper rosemary basil and garlic powder Coat both sides of steak with mixture Grill steak with lid up directly over medium heat for 6 minutes Turn steak and grill for 8 to 12 minutes more or until cooked as desired Cut into ser...

Page 32: ...zzling fish steaks Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 2 1 2 6 ounce fresh or frozen halibut steaks cut 1 inch thick tablespoons margarine or butter tablespoons lemon juice tablespoon Dijon style mustard teaspoons snipped fresh basil or 1 2 teaspoons dried basil crushed Preparation Combine thawed fish margarine or butter lemon juice mustard and basil into a cooking pan or aluminum foil rectangle and co...

Page 33: ...p to 2 hours Grilling the Chicken Remove the chicken from plastic bag and reserve the marinade Grill chicken directly over MEDIUM heat with lid up for 5 minutes Turn chicken and brush with marinade then grill for 5 10 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink Serve with side of avocado dressing BARBECUEDCHICKEN Another backyard favorite this recipe includes an easy to make sweet and spicy sa...

Page 34: ...dressing from cooked turkey Slice and serve turkey PIZZA ON THE GRILL You may never want to call out for pizza again Follow this pizza dough recipe or purchase ready made pizza dough found in your grocers refrigerated section next to the biscuits Slice and serve directly from the grill Serves 6 8 Ingredients 1 1 2 teaspoons dried yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 1 2 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons olive oi...

Page 35: ...ms on grill directly over MEDIUM heat Close lid and cook 15 to 25 minutes or until onions are nearly tender Make a 2 inch opening at the top of each onion wrapping then close lid and cook 5 to 10 minutes more or until onions are lightly browned Sprinkle with pepper if desired and servewarm GRILLED POTATO SKINS Serve these crispy potatoes as a snack or side dish We ve included microwave instruction...

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