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Summary of Contents for ELITE 141.16681

Page 1: ...s 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 Hoffman E...

Page 2: ...lifornia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Z_WARNING Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion that could cause serious bodily injury death or property damage Z_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 gril...

Page 3: ...position Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this gas grill LP gas tanks not connected for use must NOT be stored on bottom shelf or in the vicinity of this or any other gas grill Do not subject the LP gas tank to excessive heat Never store an LP gas tank indoors If you store your gas grill in the garage or other indoor location always disconnect t...

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

Page 5: ...nose pliers Carefully lift each Burner up and away from the Gas Valve Orifice then refer to Figure 1 and perform one of 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 B...

Page 6: ...2G04121 Countersink Flat Head Screw 1 4 x3 4 Qty 4 Ref 142G04121 AA Battery 9V Battery LPG model only Qty 1 Ref P05301001A Qty 1 Scale 1 2 Ref P05301003A Scale 1 2 The following table illustrates a breakdown of the hardware pack It highlights what components are used in the various stages of assembly Ref Component Qty 122G04121 Phillips Head Screw 1 4 x3 4 4 142G04121 Countersink Flat Head Screw 1...

Page 7: ...LPG Liquid Propane Gas NG Natural Gas 29b 15 3o 31 LPG only 43 NG only 44 57 52 LPG only 39 NG only 40 LPG only 42 69 LPG only 57 NG only NG only 7 ...

Page 8: ...2 Back Burner Assembly 33 Back Burner Electrode 34 Back Burner Orifice LPG Back Burner Orifice NG 35 Back Burner Extension Tube 36 Control Knob for Back Burner 37 Side Shelf Left 38 Cart Side Handle 39 Cart Bottom Shelf LPG only 40 Cart Bottom Shelf NG only 41 Cart Legs with Side Panel Left 42 Cart Legs with Side Panel Right 43 Cart Rear Panel LPG only 44 Cart Rear Panel NG only 45 Door Bracket PA...

Page 9: ...on Wire Tank Pull Out Tray Assembly LPG only Fuel Gauge Display LPG only Caster 3 1 2 in with Brake Side Burner Lid Side Burner Body Side Burner Pot Support Side Burner Electrode Side Burner with Brass Ring Regulator with Hose LPG Hose 12 ft NG Wire Fastener LPG only Lighting Tube Lighting Tube Extension Hardware Pack LPG Hardware Pack NG Owner s Manual For the repair or replacement parts you need...

Page 10: ...ovided See Figure 1 Figure 1 LEFT SIDE SHELF li LEFT OUTSIDE _ BOWL PANEL Figure 2 RIGHT OUTSIDE BOWL PANEL 122G04121 Qty 4 Phillips Head Screw 1 4 x3 4 3 Enlisting the aid of an assistant attach Cart Side 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 Figur...

Page 11: ...e Gas Collector 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 Grill Information Center at 1 888 317 7642 IgnitorAA battery not installed properly Electric wires may be loose Remove the AA battery inspect the Ignitor Junction Box found behind the Contr...

Page 12: ...volume is nearempty 3 Battery Warning Display A low battery warning light will illuminate when the battery voltage drops to a low level Replace the battery NOTES 1 The Fuel Gauge Display lasts for approximately 20 seconds each time you press the CHECK button After 20 seconds the Fuel Gauge Display turns off automatically If you press the button a second time within 20 seconds the Fuel Gauge Displa...

Page 13: ... to fit the hose regulator assembly provided Type 1 connec tion per ANSI Z21 58b 2002 See Figure 7b 7 Make sure all Burner knobs are in the OFF position 8 Connect the hose and regulator assembly to the tank valve See Figure 7b 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 9 ...

Page 14: ... Draining Tray The Heat Shield must be present and centered for your safety Slide the Pull out Grease Draining Tray into the Tracks on the Cart Side Panels and push until it stops See Figure 8 Figure 8 GRILL HEAD HEAT SHIELD f J PULL OUT GREASE DRAINING TRAY CART SIDE j PANEL RIGHT Congratulations Your Kenmore Elite gas grill is now ready for use Before the first use and at the beginning of each s...

Page 15: ...ion to all gas connections If bubbles appear in the solution the connec tions are not properly sealed Check each fitting and tighten or repair as necessary 4 If you have a gas leak you cannot repair turn off 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 Tank Exchange Many retailers that sell grills offer you the op tio...

Page 16: ...onds to light the Burner PRESS 9 10 if the burner does not light turn the Control Knob to OFF wait 5 minutes for gas to clear then retry Once the left grill burner is ignited the adjacent burner can be lit by simply turning its Control Knob toHIGH Adjust Control Knobs to your desired cooking temperature Side Burner Lighting Instructions 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 of the Gas Lighting Instructions 2...

Page 17: ...ection Remove Burnersfrom grill by pulling Cotter Pin beneath Burner using Long nose fpliers Carefully lift each Burner up and away rom gasvalve Orifice Remove theOriflcefrom gas valve and gently clear any obstruction with a fine wire Then reinstall all Orifices Burners Cotter Pins and cooking components If an obstruction is suspected in gas valves or gasvalve bracket please call for repair servic...

Page 18: ...e ment part number found on the Parts List 4 Remove and clean the Flame Tamers Cooking Grids Cooking Rack and Grill Burners 18 6 7 8 g 10 11 Cover each GasValveOrificewith aluminum foil 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 Remove aluminum foil from Orificesand check each Orifice for o...

Page 19: ...ner several times 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 Regardtessof which Burner cteaning 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 ...

Page 20: ...es my grill does not light when I push the Ignition Button Why Answer Refer to the Lighting instructions in this Owner s Manual Also check these common causes Ignition AA battery may need replacing Ignition wires may be loose Remove the AA battery inspect the Ignitor Junction Box found behind the Control Panel and connect any loose wires Question What is the best way to protect my new Kenmore gas ...

Page 21: ...ncontrolled flaring can result in a ruined meal Preheating To preheat light your grill on HIGH lower the Lid and followthistimetable 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 Only use this setting for fast warm up searing steaks or chops and for burning foo...

Page 22: ...tty 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 Grilling Pork Turn Burners on HIGH and preheat your grill 3 to 5 minutes with the Lid closed R...

Page 23: ...econdary 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 pinea...

Page 24: ...ain the desired consistency Once the meat is cooked remove itfrom your grill and cover witha piece of foil Allow it to stand for 10 15 minutes which altows 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 minute...

Page 25: ...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 manufac turers instructions for preparation of 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 ...

Page 26: ...ur 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 p...

Page 27: ...large tomato seeded and finely chopped cup finely chopped green pepper cup finety chopped red onion finely chopped seeded jala peno peppers garlicclove minced tablespoon snipped cilantro 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 1 2 poundslean 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 jalapen...

Page 28: ...ur 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 servin...

Page 29: ...sh steaks Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 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 cook dire...

Page 30: ... 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 BARBECUED CHICKEN Another backyard favorite this recipe includes an easy to make sweet and spicy sauce M...

Page 31: ...ing from cooked turkey slice and serve 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 oil 3 cupsall ...

Page 32: ...n 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 ssrvewarm GRILLED POTATO SKINS Serve these crispy potatoes as a snack or side dish We ve included microwave instructionsfor...

Page 33: ...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 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...

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