Kenmore LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) GRILL 119.1623 - Manual (Page 30)

Cooking Instructions
Burn-Off
□ Some of the new parts of your grill 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
D To preheat, light your grill on "HI/LIGHT", 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
Q 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
D 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
temperatu res.
Using the Back Burner
n 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.
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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