Kenmore 141.16223 - Manual (Page 21)

Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Can I convert my grill from LPG to NG?
Answer; No, your gas griil is manufactured to exact
specifications and is certified for Liquid Propane (LPG) or
Natural Gas (NG) use only. For your safety, conversion
kits are not availabie. Aiy attempt to convert your grill
will void your warranty.
Question; The hose and regulator supplied with my
grill does not fit the older LP gas tank I've used for
years. Why?
Answer; The U.S. Government regulates gas ^piiances
and LP gas tanks. When regulations are changed the LP
gas tank fittings are altered to insure your safety. If your
LP gas tank does not fit the hose and regulator supplied
witti your new griil, ttie tank is outdated and must be
replaced. Note: Effective April 1,2002 all LP gas tanks
sold must include an “OPD” Overfill Protection Device.
This internal device prevents the LP gas tank from being
overfilled. Tanks without an OPD valve can not be refilled.
Question: Is the serial and model number of my grill
listed somewhere for future reference?
Answer; This information along with the Griil Information
Center telephone number is listed on a silver label found
on the side of the Grill Head, underneath the Side Shelf.
Question: What causes grill parts to rust and what
affect does it have on the grill materials.
Answer: Rusting is a natural oxidation process and may
appear on cast-iron and steel parts. Rust will not affect
the short term performance of your grill. To protect
against the natural rusting process, your Cooking Grids
and Flame Taners have a porcelain finish. However,
dropping, scraping or scratching these items will damage
the porcelain finish and allow rusting. To minimize
rusting we recommend you "season" the Cooking Grids
regularly—before and after each use. Consistent
seasoning will help resist rusting and will create a non­
stick cooking surface.
Question: How do I season Cooking Grids?
Answer: Before and after each cookout, apply a thin
layer of cooking oil, spray or shortening to each Cooking
Grid. Be sure to coat the entire surface including edges
and any areas with chipped porcelain. Insert the Cooking
Grids into your warm grill for 2 to 3 minutes.
Question: What is the best way to protect my new
Kenmore gas grill from the weather?
Answer: A good quality grill cover should be used to
protect your grill when not in use. A Kenmore Grill
Cover is made to fit this particular grill model. See
your local Sears store or Sears.com for more details.
Also, follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions in
this Owner's Manual on a timely basis and your new grill
will give you years of enjoyment.
Question: My grill does not light properly. Why?
Answer: Always light tiie burner farthest from the fuel source
first. This draws gas across the manifold helping prevent air
pockets which obstruct gas flow. Also check these causes:
. Check LP gas supply.
• Check to insure all gas connections are secure.
. The Ignition AA battery may need replacing.
• Electric wires may be loose. Remove the battery,
inspect the Ignitor Junction Box found behind the
Control Panel and connect any loose wires.
. Spark Electrode Tips may need repositioning. With the
gas supply closed and all Control Knobs set to OFF
press the Ignitor Button and have another person watch
for the presence of a spark at the Electrode Tips. The
gap between the Spark Electrode Tip and Spark
Receiver should be about 3/16". If there is no spark at
Electrode Tip, refer to the “Electrode Check” proce­
dures in this manual and adjust gap as directed.
• Check that the end of each burner tube is properly
located over each gas valve orifice.
. There may be an obstruction in the gas line. To correct
this, remove LP gas Hose and Regulator from your grill.
Do not smoke! Open gas supply for one second to
clear any obstruction from fuel line. Close off gas
supply at source and reconnect fuel line to your grill.
• If an obstruction is suspected in the orifice or gas
valves call the Grill Information Center.
Question: My grill has a low fíame and sometimes will
not light. Why?
Answer: You need to purge air from the gas line or reset the
regulator excess gas flow device. Opening the tank valve all
the way or too quickly is what triggers the regulators safety
device to shut down the gas flow which prevents excessive
gas flow to your grill. Lighting the burner farthest from the
fuel source every time wilt help eliminate air pockets in the
manifold. Note: This procedure should be done every time a
new LP gas tank is connected to your grill:
• Turn all Control Knobs to the OFF position.
• Turn off the LP gas tank at the tank valve.
• Disconnect regulator from LP gas tank.
• Let unit stand for 5 minutes to purge air.
• Reconnect regulator to the LP gas tank.
• Open the Grill Lid. Turn the LP gas tank valve on
slowly until 1/4 to 1/2 open.
• Light the burner farthest from the fuel source by
turning its Control Knob to HIGH.
Question: Sometimes I hear a humming sound
coming from my LPg^ regulator. What causes this?
Answer: The humming noise is gas flowing through the regu­
lator. Alow volume of noise is normal and will not interfere
with tile operation of your grill. If the humming noise is loud
and excessive you need to purge air from the gas line or
reset the regulator excess gas flow device following the pro­
cedure above. This procedure should be done every time a
new LP gas tank is connected to your grili. For additional
help cal! the Grill Information Center 8am - 8pm CST,
Monday through Friday at: 1-888-317-7642.
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