Kenmore 119.1643301 - Manual (Page 29)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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, fence 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.
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 assembly supplied
with your new grill, then the tank is outdated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 no longer be refilled.
Question:
Can I clean parts of my grill, such as the
cooking grates and heat diffusers in a
self-cleaning oven?
Answer:
No. You should not clean any part of your grill
in a self-cleaning oven.
Question:
What can I do to keep my cast iron grates
from rusting?
Answer:
Cast iron grates do require special care. We
recommend you first season new grates. Wash
new grates with dishwashing liquid, rinse, and
dry completely with a soft cloth. Never wash
them in a dishwasher. We recommend you use a
solid vegetable shortening over the grates to
season them the first time. Spread a thin coating
with a paper towel over the entire surface,
corners, and edges. Preheat your grill to 500
degrees. Turn half your burners to "LOW" and
half "OFF", and place grates in the firebox for
about an hour. Shut off all burners and allow the
grates to cool. We recommend you coat the
grates with a liquid vegetable oil before each use.
We do not suggest spray type oils unless they
are specified for high temperature cooking.
Question:
Is it safe to clean my porcelain coated
cooking grates in the dishwasher?
Answer:
No. You should not clean any grill parts in your
dishwasher. We recommend you clean all parts
of your grill, including the cooking grates, by
hand.
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