Kenmore 141.168600 - Manual (Page 21)

Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Who do I call with questions about grill
assembly or if parts are damaged or missing from my
shipping box?
Answer: Cal! the Manufacturer’s Customer Service
Helpline 8am - 8pm CST, Monday through Friday, at
1-888-317-7642.
Question:Can I convert my Kenmore Elite gas grill
from one fuel type to another?
Answer: 'ftiur Kenmore Elite gas grill is manufactured
to exact specifications and is approved by the Canadian
StandardsAssociation (CSA) for LP Gas or Natural
Gas use only. For your own safety, conversion kits are
not available and any attempt to convert your grill from
one fuel type to another will void your product warranty.
Question: Are the serial and model numbers of my
grill listed somewhere for future reference?
Answer, yes. this valuable information is listed on a
silver label found on the right side of your Grill Head
under the side shelf.
Question: Why doesn't the hose and regulator assem­
bly supplied wi№ my new Kenmore Elite grill fit the older
LP gas tar* I’ve used for years?
Answer; Hie U.S. Government regulates gas appli­
ances and IP gas tanks. Whenever new regulations
are passed foe LP gas tank fittings are altered. If your
current tank does not fit the hose and regulator supplied
with your new grill, the tank is outdated and must be
replaced.
Question; How do I season cast-iron?
Answer Before and after each cookout, apply a thin
layer of cooking oil. spray or vegetable shortening to any
optional cast iron cooking accessories you may have
purchased. 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: Sometimes my grill does not light when I
push the ignitor button. Why?
Answer: Refer to the Lighting Instructions in this
owner's manual. Also check these common causes.
• Ignitor AA battery may need replacing.
• Ignitor wires may be loose. Remove the AA
battery, inspect the Ignitor junction box found behind
the Control Panel, and connect any loose wires.
Question: I see a high yellow flame when I use my side
burner. What causes this?
Answer: The Side Burner Tube has a grey Air Shutter
clip that adjusts the air flow to produce a blue flame.
With all grill and gas connections in the full OFF
position, unscrew the Phillips screw and rotate the Air
Shutter clockwise or counterclockwise to produce a
blue flame. For LP gas grills the Air Shutter ideally
should be completely open. For Natural Gas grills the
Air Shutter should be half open.
Question: What is the best way to protect my new
Kenmore Elite gas grill from the weather?
Answer: A good quality grill cover should be used to
protect your grill when not in use. 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.
Questiotc What can cause 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 burners, optional cast iron
accessories and steel cart parts. Because your grill is
manufactured with heavy gauge steel, rust will not affect
the shortterm performance of your grill or affect the taste
ofyourfbocfe. The manufacturer can not warranty
against rust unless the components are completely
rusted through.
To protectagainstthe natural rusting process, your grill
has ponedahi and / or powder coated finishes. However,
dropping, scraping or scratching these items will
damage the finish and allow rusting. To minimize
damage that can lead to rusting we recommend you
cover yourgas grill when not in use. and "season" any
cast-iron accessories regularly efore and after each
use. Consistent seasoning will help cast-iron resist
rusting andwill create a non-stick cooking surface.
Question: Where can I buy replacement parts?
Answer; For the repair or replacement parts you
need call 6 am -11 pm CST. 7 days a week 1-800­
366-PART (1-800-366-7278). Use only Sears autho­
rized parts. The use of any part that is not Sears
authorized can be dangerous and will also void your
product warranty.
Question: Sometimes I hear a humming sound
coming from my regulator. What causes this?
Answer: The humming noise is actually the gas
flowing through the regulator. A low volume of noise is
perfectly norm?'' ■^d will not interfere with the opera­
tions of the grill .«umming noise is loud and exces­
sive you may need to purge air from the gas line or
reset the regulator excess gas flow device. Note: This
purging procedure should be done every time a new
LP gas tank is connected to your grill. For help with
this procedure refer to page 17, step 4, or call the
Manufacturer's Customer Service Helpline, 8am -
8pm CST, Monday through Friday at 1-888-317-7642.
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