Proper Care And Maintenance; Cleaning And Maintenance; Helpful Hints - Kenmore 125.16642900 Use & Care Manual

CLEANING
• Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot water prior
to handling food and after handling raw meat, uncooked
poultry or seafood.
• When using a platter to carry raw meat, uncooked poultry or
seafood to the grill, make sure to wash the platter thoroughly
with soap and hot water before placing cooked foods back on
the platter, or use different platters for raw and cooked foods.
• Never use the same utensils when handling raw meat,
uncooked poultry or seafood unless you wash the utensils
thoroughly with soap and hot water.
• Never re-use marinade from raw meat or uncooked poultry on
foods that have been cooked and are ready to be served.
WARNING: To ensure that it is safe to eat,
food must be cooked to the minimum internal
temperatures listed in the table below.
USDA* Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures
Fish ............................ 145 ° F
Pork ........................... 160 ° F
Egg Dishes ...................... 1600 F
Steaks and Roasts
of Beef, Veal or Lamb ............. 145 ° F
Ground Beef, Veal or Lamb ......... 160 ° F
Whole Poultry
(Turkey, Chicken, Duck, etc.) ....... 165 ° F
Ground or Pieces Poultry
(Chicken Breast, etc.) ............. 165 ° F
* United States Department of Agriculture
HELPFUL HINTS
• If you pre-cook meat or poultry, do so immediately before
grilling.
• Never defrost meat at room temperature or on a countertop.
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of taking food off the grill.
• For additional information, please phone the USDA toll free
Meat & Poultry Hotline at 800-535-4555.
PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be kept
clean and covered at all times when not in use.
Wash cooking grills and heat diffusers with hot, soapy water,
rinse well and dry. Lightly coat cooking grill with vegetable oil
or vegetable oil spray.
Clean inside and outside of grill by wiping off with a damp
cloth. Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray
to the interior surface to prevent rusting.
The stainless steel exterior surface of your grill can be cleaned
with stainless steel cleaner.
• Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the
interior surface can be buffed, cleaned, then lightly coated with
vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:
For safe grilling and peak performance of your grill, perform all
Cleaning and Maintenance point s in this list at least twice a
year or after extended periods of storage.
Keep the appliance free and clear of combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free
and clear of debris.
Visually check burner flames for proper operation (see pictorial
in "Lighting Procedures"). Spiders or other insects can nest in
the burner causing gas blockage.
Be sure to tighten up all hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) at
least twice per year.
CAUTION! Some parts may contain sharp edges. Wear
protective gloves if necessary.
Remove the cooking grills, heat diffusers and burners from
inside your grill. Use a brush with hot water and detergent to
remove excess residue. NEVER use a commercial oven
cleaner. Rinse completely with water. Towel dry and replace all
components as described in the assembly instructions.
Protect all Electrical Equipment (Lights, Electrical Cord.),
Electrical Cord and Plug from water before cleaning the
appliance or grill. Do not immerse the electrical Equipment,
Electrical Cord or Plug in water or other liquid.
Do not use the electrical appliances for other than intended
use.
• Unplug the electrical cord from electrical outlets when not in
use. If storing your grill outdoors, cover the grill with a grill
cover for protection from the weather.
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