Kenmore 119.16312800 - Manual (Page 27)

Cooking Instructions
Burn-Off
Some of the new parts of your griil could have
residual oils. We recommend you Ignite the burners,
turn to "Hi", and lower the lid for 3 to 5 minutes to
burn any oils off before grilling for the first time.
CAUTION: Operating your grill on the "Hi" setting
for longer than five minutes may damage certain
parts of your grill.
Preheating
To preheat, light your grill on "Hi", lower the lid, and
follow this timetable: for high temperature cooking,
preheat grill 3 to 5 minutes; for low temperature
cooking, preheat grill 3 minutes. Preheating Is not
necessary to slow cook.
Cooking Temperature
High Setting: The "Hi" control knob setting should
only be used to sear some meats, pre-heat your
grill the first 3-5minutes and for burning food
residue off the grill for 3-5 minutes after cooking is
complete. Never use the "Hi" setting for extended
cooking.
Medium to Low Settings: Most recipes specify
medium to low settings, Including all smoking and
rôtisserie cooking, lean cuts of meat, chicken, and
fish.
An Important Note About Cooking Temperature
The outside grilling area is not the controlled
environment that your indoor kitchen is. Many
variables can impact the cooking performance of
your grill. Including outside air temperature, wind,
humidity, and altitude. Allow more cooking time for
cold, wind, and higher altitudes. We recommend you
place the grill In an area protected from wind.
Monitor your grill closely and rotate foods as needed
to prevent overcooking and ensure the most
delicious results every time. Experimenting makes
grilling more fun and interesting!
The middle and back primary cooking areas offer the
highest heat for searing and grilling.
The warming rack offers medium heat for preparing
breads and firm vegetables like potatoes and corn
and keeping food warm.
The front primary cooking area offers less heat and
is Ideal for preparing delicate foods and also for
keeping cooked foods warm.
Direct Cooking
The direct cooking method is used when food is
placed directly over the lit grill burners. This method
is ideal for searing, grilling, deep frying and
whenever you want foods to have an open-flame
barbecued taste. The lid can be open or closed
depending on your preference.
Indirect Cooking
The Indirect cooking method Is used for most foods.
Do not place the food directly over a burner to use
this method. Instead, the food should be placed
on the left or right side of your grill with the burner
lit on the opposite side or in the center with the
center burners off. Indirect cooking must be done
with the lid down.
Prepare Cooking Grates for Grilling
Greasing the cooking surface will help keep foods
from sticking and reduce the amount of cleanup
required. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of
cooking oil or vegetable shortening onto each
cooking grate. We do not suggest spray type oils
unless they are specified for high-temperature
cooking. Be sure to coat the entire cooking surface
including edges and any areas with chipped
porcelain.
Flare-Ups
The fats and juices dripping from grilled food can
cause flare-ups. Flare-ups work to color and flavor
your foods, so some flare-ups are preferred. Too
many can work against you though. Reduce
flare-ups by trimming away excess fat, using the
indirect method of grilling, and grilling using lower
temperatures.
Using the Back Burner (If Equipped)
The back burner is used when cooking with a
rôtisserie, which is sold separately. Please follow
the points below when using the back burner.
1. Always remove the warming rack.
2. Do not use the main burners when the back
burner is In use.
3. Use an aluminum foil pan to catch the juices
that drip down from the food.
Allowing grease to gather in the bottom of the
firebox could create a grease fire the next
time the main burners are used.
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Never line the bottom of the firebox with
aluminum foil, sand or any substance that will
restrict the flow of grease Into the grease tray
or cup.
Before each use, pull out the grease tray and
remove all grease and food debris to prevent a
grease fire hazard.
Your grill will get very hot. Always wear a
flame retardant BBQ Mitt when cooking on your
grill. Never lean over cooking areas while using
grill. Do not touch cooking surfaces, lid, grill
housing or other parts while grill is in operation,
or until the grill has cooled down after use.
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