Kenmore 141.16686 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
L
I
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Grill
Natural Gas (NG) Grill
®
Model 141.16686
• Safety
• Assembly
• Use and Care
• Cooking Guide
• Frequently Asked Questions
Model 141.17686
Model 141.17692
Call us first if you have any problem with this
product. We can help you with questions about
assembly and grill operation
or if there are
damaged or missing parts when you unpack
this unit from the shipping box. Please call
before returning to the store.
1-888-317-7642
8am-8pm
CST, Monday
throuqh
Friday
• NOTE TO ASSEMBLER
/ INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the consumer.
• NOTETO CONSUMER:
Keep this manual for future reference.
• RECORD YOURSERIAL #
(see silver CSA label on main body of grill)
Failure to comply with these instructions could
result in a fire or explosion that could cause
serious bodily injury, death or propertydamage.
Whether this grill was assembled
by you or
someone else, you must read this entire manual
before using your grill to ensure the grill is
properly assembled, installed and maintained.
Use your grill at least 3 feet away from any
wall or surface. Use your grill at least 3 feet
away from combustible objects that can melt or
catch fire (such as vinyl or wood siding, fences
and overhangs) or sources of ignition including
pilot lights on water heaters and live electrical
appliances.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE
IS DESIGNED
FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
Combustion byproducts produced when using
this product contain chemicals
known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Manual # P80106005A
- Date:2005/01/06

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL ® Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Grill Natural Gas (NG) Grill Model 141.17686 Model 141.16686 Model 141.17692 • Safety • Assembly • Use and Care • Cooking Guide • Frequently Asked Questions Failure to comply with these instructions could...
  • Page 2 350°F (117°C). Two-Year Full Warranty on Kenmore Elite Grill 4. Do not leave oil/grease unattended. For two years from the date of purchase, if this grill is defective in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.
  • Page 3 Failure to comply with these instructions safe operation ensure the Gas Valve Assem- result in a hazardous situation which, if not bly Orifice is inside Burner Tube before using avoided, result in injury, your grill. figure. If the Orifice is not inside the Burner Tube, lighting...
  • Page 4 F at Head Screw $142G04121 ..Attaches CartSide Handle to RightOutside Bowl Panel 11/4 X,..1//4 Already installed in the Tank Pull-Out Tray for 141.16686 S233G0536A Wing Bolt5/16"x3-1/2" Secures Gas Tank , Hardware already installed m the Tank Pull-Out Countersink Flat Head Screw 1/4"x3/4"...
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  • Page 7 DESCRIPTION 16686 17686 17692 17692 ii1668617686i 1 Lid P0011903AA P0011903AA P01518001B P01518001B Cooking Rack/Secondary...
  • Page 8 DESCRIPTION 16686 17686 17692 17692 16686 17686 36 Cart Bracket, Front P03302007C 37 Cart Rear Panel (LPG only) P07701040A ..40 Cart ................................Side Handle P01010013C iiii P05327008F Caster Seat, Right Front & Left Rear Door, Left P07509009A Decorative Panel Trim Plate 62 Cart Partition Panel, Middle P07512013A 64 Cart Partition Panel, Right (NG only)
  • Page 9 DESCRIPTION 16686 17686 17692 16686 17686 17692 Infrared Burner Body P02301012B P02301012B P05305002A P05305002A Infrared Burner Thermocouple P06906007C At3 Infrared Burner Wind Shield (LPG only) P03717033A P03717033A B2 Back Burner Extension Tube B4 Back Burner Gas Collector Box P02621001K P02621001K P02614004C P02614004C B6 Back Burner Electrode...
  • Page 10 CAUTION " While it is possible for one person to assemble this grill, obtain assistance from another person when handling some of the larger, heavier pieces. Install Side Shelf LEFT SiDE SHELF Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" Qty. 4 Ref. # $122G04121 LEFT OUTSIDE BOWL...
  • Page 11 CAUTION : While it is possible for one person to assemble this grill, obtain assistance from another person when handling some of the larger, heavier pieces. Installing Trim Panels 1. Remove the screws from B, C and D position of your grill. 2.
  • Page 12 PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE During unpacking, assembly and construction CONSTRUCTING YOUR GRILL ENCLOSURE stages always wear work gloves and eye protection. CAUTION: When choosing a location for your gas grill, keep in mind that it should not be located under As you unpack this gas grill from the shipping any overhead combustible...
  • Page 13 Ignitor Install Batteries Unscrew Ignitor Caps from Control Panel. Place supplied battery into each ignitor Slot with positive pole facing you. AA Battery Position Spring over the AA battery in each Ignitor Slot and tighten Control Panel. ignitor Slot ring AA Battery Main Burners...
  • Page 14 Figure Fuel Gauge Instruction for Model 141.16686 FOR LPG GRILLS ONLY FUEL GAUGE Battery Installation/Replacement: DISPLAY COVER DISPLAY 1. Remove the Grease Tray from the grill. 2. Reach behind the Control Panel and unscrew WIRE the Battery Cover behind the Display Box.
  • Page 15 CORRECT TANK of alcohol or drugs impair ability assemble operate appliance. grill models are designed with standard 20 lb. Liquid Propane Gas) tank, Keep fire extinguisher readily accessible. In the not included with grill. Never connect your grill to event of a oil/grease fire, do not attempt...
  • Page 16 Exchange Programs (LPG model only): NOTE about LP Gas Tank Install Tank Secure a 201b Tank Grill • Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option replacing your empty LP Gas tank through an exchange Turn your Gas Tank Valve clockwise to the...
  • Page 17 Disconnecting A Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Check connections LP Gas Tank From Your Grill Never test leaks with a flame. Prior to first use, at the beginning of each season, or every time Make sure Burner Valves Gas tank your LP Gas tank is changed,...
  • Page 18 Check all connections for NG Leaks Natural Gas Model only: Connecting Natural Gas To Your Grill Never test for leaks with a flame. Prior to first use, Connect the Swivel nut of the 12' Natural at the beginning of each season, you must check...
  • Page 19 Back Burner Lighting Instructions Lighting Grill Instructions 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 of the Grill Lighting 1. Before each use, check all hoses for cracks, nicks, instructions. cuts, burns or abrasions. If a hose is damaged in any 2. Push and turn the Control Knob to IGN.
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting purge air from your line and/or reset the regulator excess gas flow device: If the grill fails to light : Turn Control Knobs to the OFF position. 1. Turn gas off at source and turn Control Knobs to OFF. Wait at least 5 minutes for gas to clear, then Turn off the gas at the tank...
  • Page 21 10. Replace Savor Plates TM and Cooking Grids. 11. Reconnect the gas source and observe Proper care and maintenance will keep your grill in top Burner flame for correct operation. operating condition and prolong its life. Follow these cleaning procedures on a timely basis and your...
  • Page 22 Toreduce t he chance o fFLASHBACK FIRE youmust Regardless of which Burner cleaning procedure you use, clean theBurner Tubes a sfollows atleast o nce a month we recommend you also complete the following steps insummer andfallor whenever spiders a reactive inyour help prolong Burner life.
  • Page 23 Burn-Off Indirect Cooking using Main Burners Before cooking on your gas grill for the first time, you The indirect cooking method can also be used with should "burn off" the grill to eliminate any odor or the supplied Cooking Grids. To cook indirectly, foreign matter, ignite...
  • Page 24 Grilling Steak and Ribs Cut of Meat Approximate Cooking Times Rare: 4-8 minutes Turn the grill Burners on HIGH, close the Lid and preheat T-bone steak Medium: 10-14 minutes Sirloin steak your grill 3 to 5 minutes. Open Lid and place the meat Well done: 15-20...
  • Page 25 Important notes about using the Infra-red Burner Once lit, leave the Infra-red Burner on High and sear both sides of meat using the guidelines below. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a newcomer to gas grilling, infra-red cooking is quite different than grilling...
  • Page 26 An Important Note About Heat Settings Food preparation The suggested heat settings shown are approximate. Trim meat of excess fat. Truss meat and poultry with There are many factors such as outside temperature, cooking string to retain shape if desired. Bacon strips can be used to cover...
  • Page 27 Slow Cooking with a Rotisserie Preparing to Smoke A Rotisserie Kit is made to fit your grill model. Rotis- Smoking gives food a distinctive, delicious flavor. You will serie cooking produces foods that are moist, flavorful find a variety of wood chips or pellets available...
  • Page 28 A Rotisserie Kit is made to fit your grill model. Rotis- serie cooking produces foods that are moist Anything you enjoy cooking indoors can flavorful because the slowly rotated food self-bastes be prepared outdoors as well. These seal in meat's natural juices.
  • Page 29 Question: Question: Can I convert my.qrillfrom onefuet typeto another in Sometimes I hear a humming sound coming from my other words fr0m-LFGto NGor vice Yersa? regulator. What causes this? And - My grill has a low flame and sometimes will not light, Why? An_: No, your gas grill is manufactured...
  • Page 30 Question: Question: What causes grill parts to rust and what affect does The Regulator and Hose supplied with my gas grill does not fit the older LP Gas tank I've used for it have on my grill? years. Why not? Answer: Answer: Rusting...
  • Page 31 Your Home For repair-in your home-of aH major brand app!ian_s lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooing systems no matter who made it, no matter who sold lfl me rep acement pads a_essodes owners manuab that you need to dooit°yeurse/f For Sears p_ofessional ins_a_atioe ef home applian_s and items _ike garage doer openers and water heate_ Cali anyt m®...

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