Cooking Instructions; Burn-Off; Preheating; Cooking Temperature - Kenmore 119.16658010 Use & Care Manual

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
fifteen 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, pro-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 rotisserie
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
rotisserie, 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 BBO 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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