Kenmore 16238 - Manual (Page 3)

CAUTION
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For residential use only. Do not use for
commercial cooking.
WARNING
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CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Combustion byproducts include carbon
monoxide which has no odor and can
cause serious injury or death. Never use
inside homes, vehicles or tents.
Call Grill Service Center For Help And Parts
If you have questions or need assistance during
assembly, please call 1-800-396-3838. You will be
speaking to a representative of the grill manufacturer
and not a Sears employee. To order new parts call
Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOiVIE®.
GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR GRILL
WARNING
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Do not use your grill until you have read and
understood all of the information in this manual. It
is extremely important to be sure that:
Your grill is properly assembled.
There are no leaks in the gas supply system
(see ‘Leak Testing’ section).
The burner is properly assembled with the venturi tubes
seated over the valve outlets (Figure 1 below) and there
are no blockages present in the venturi tubes
(see ‘Cleaning 'Venturi Tubes’ section).
Electrical supply cords and/or gas supply hoses are kept
away from any heated surfaces.
Your grill is positioned in a safe location
(see ‘Installation’ section).
Figure 1.
• Ensure valve outlets (orifices) are assembled 3/8” (1 cm)
into the venturi tubes.
• Check to see that the valve outlets and venturi tubes are
parallel to the bottom of the base casting of your appliance.
Failure to ensure correct venturi tube assembly
may result in a hazardous fire or explosion
causing serious bodily injury and/or property
damage.
CARING FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION
THE INSTALLATION OF THIS APPLIANCE MUST
CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE
ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES;
• In Canada: must conform to CAN/CGA- B149.2 Propane
Installation Code or CAN/CGA B149.1 Natural Gas
Installation.
• In the U.S.A.: must conform to National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1.
WARNING
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When deciding where to place your appliance,
follow these minimum clearance distances to
adjacent combustible materials:
• 24 inches (61 cm) from side of unit (See Figure 2)
• 18 inches (46 cm) from back of unit (See Figure 2)
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:
• Only use your grill OUTDOORS in a well ventilated area
- preferably 10 feet (3m) from your residence or any
outbuildings.
• Always keep the area around your grill clear of any
combustible materials, gasoline, or other flammable liquids.
• DO NOT operate this grill under overhead or unprotected
construction.
• DO NOT obstruct the
flow of combustion and
ventilation air to the grill.
• DO NOT use in garages,
sheds, tareezeways, or
other enclosed areas.
• DO NOT store a spare L.P.
(propane) cylinder under or
near your grill.
• DO NOT leave your
grill unattended while in
operation.
• DO NOT allow children to
operate or play near your
grill.
• DO NOT use while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• DO NOT install/use in or on recreational vehicles and/or
boats
ELECTRICAL CAUTION
• If any accessory installed on this grill requires an external
electrical power source, it must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local laws or in the absence of local laws,
with the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 or in the U.S.,
with the National Electrical Code ANSI-NFPA70.
• The three-prong plug provides protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the
grounding prong from this plug.
• Ensure all electrical supply cords and fuel supply hoses are
kept well away from any heated surfaces.