Kenmore 141.178600 - Manual (Page 19)

Cleaning and Maintenance
As with all appliances, proper care and maintenance
will keep your grill in top operating condition and
prolong its life. By following these cleaning procedures
on a timely basis, your grill will stay clean and work
properly with minimum effort.
CAUTION;
Be sure your grill is OFF and cool before cleaning.
Take care not to chip or scratch the painted surfaces
because it will void your warranty against rusting.
Cleaning The Stainless Steel Cooking Grids
Before initial use and periodically we suggest you wash
your cooking grids in a mild soap and warm water
solution. You can use a wash doth or brass brush to
dean your cooking grids.
CAUTION:
Never try to dean your cooking grids unless you are
sure the grids are cool to the touch.
Cleaning The Flame Tamers
Periodically you should wash the Flame Tamers in a
soap and warm water solution. Use a brass brush to
remove stubborn burnt-on cooking residue. Dry the
Flame Tamers thoroughly before you reinstall them into
the cooking bowl.
Cleaning The Grease Tray and Receptacle
To reduce the chance of fire, the Grease Draining Tray
and Grease Receptacle should be visually inspected
before each grill use. Remove any grease and wash
grease tray and receptacle with a mild soap and warm
water solution.
Annual Cleaning of The Grill Interior
Burning-off the grill after every cookout will keep it
ready for instant use. However, once a year you should
give the entire grill a thorough cleaning to keep it in top
operating condition. Follow these steps:
1. Turn ail burner valves to the full OFF position.
2. Turn the LP gas tank valve to the full OFF position.
Detach the LP gas regulator assembly from your gas
3. grill.
Remove and clean the flame tamers, cooking grids
4. and grill burners.
8. Check each spark electrode, adjusting as needed.
The space between the Spark Electrode Tip and
Spark Receiver should be approximately 3/16".
9. Replace the burners and adjust the gas collector
box. The edge of the collector box should be
overlapping the burner port.
10. Replace flame tamers and the cooking grids.
11. Reconnect the gas source and observe the burner
flame for correct operation.
Cleaning Exterior Surfaces:
Before initial use, and periodically thereafter, we
suggest you wash your grill using a mild soap and
warm water solution. You can use a wash doth or
sponge for this process. Do not use a stiff wire or
brass brush that might remove paint during the clean­
ing process.
Cleaning Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces;
Weathering and extreme heat can cause exterior
stainless steel surfaces to turn tan in color. Use a
foam or cream Stainless Steel Cleaner to polish the
stainless steel surfaces of your grill. Never use abra­
sive cleaners or scrubbers because they will scratch
and damage your grill. Follow these steps for the best
results.
1. Turn the LP gas tank valve (clockwise) to the full OFF
position. Disconnect the regulator and hose assem­
bly from LP gas tank. Cover exposed gas fitting with
aluminum foil.
2. Remove dirt or grease using a soft cloth and polish
stainless surfaces. Wipe with a soft cloth.
3. Remove aluminum foil from exposed gas fitting and
allow grill to air dry before attaching the regulator
and hose to your LP gas tank.
5. Cover each gas valve orifice with aluminum foil.
6. Brush the inside and bottom of the grill with a stiff
brass brush, and wash with a mild soap and warm
water solution. Rinse thoroughly and let dry.
7. Remove aluminum foil from orifices and check
each orifice for obstruction.
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