Helpful Hints; Proper Care And Maintenance; Cleaning And Maintenance - Kenmore ELITE 125.16651900 Use & Care Manual

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 8005354555
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 points 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
BURNER ASSEMBLY/MAINTENANCE
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Although your burners are constructed of stainless steel, they
may corrode as a result of the extreme heat and acids from
cooking foods Regularly inspect the burners for cracks,
abnormal holes, and other signs of corrosion damage If found,
replace the burner
DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Burner tubes can become blocked by spiders and other insects
building their nests Blocked burner tubes can prevent gas flow
to the burners and could result in a burner tube fire or fire
beneath the grill To clean the Burner Assembly follow these
instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or
if you have trouble igniting the grill
Turn gas off at control knobs and LP cylinder tank valve.
Remove cooking grills and heat diffusers
Remove M5 bolt and M5 nut from each burner foot
Carefully lift each crossover channel and up and away from
burners.
5. Carefully lift each burner up and away from valve openings.
6. Use a narrow bottle brush or a stiff wire bent into a small hook
to run through each burner tube and flame port several times.
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Note: Wear eye protection when performing procedure 7.
Use compressed air to blow into burner tube and out the flame
ports. Check each port to make sure air comes out each hole.
Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to remove food
residue and dirt.
Check burner for damage, if any large cracks or holes are found
replace burner.
IMPORTANT: Burner opening must slide over valve nozzle.
Carefully align crossover channels between burners and orient
burners CORRECTLY by aligning screw hole in burner to the
left as shown
Replace M6 bolt and M6 nut to each burner and crossover
channel
Note: Follow the "Gas Leak Testing" section of this manual.
Relight burners to verify proper operation.
12 Replace heat diffusers and cooking grills
Valve Nozzle
M6 Bolt
Debris '_
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M6 Nut
Burner Opening
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