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Kenmore ELITE 141.16681 Owner's Manual
Kenmore ELITE 141.16681 Owner's Manual

Kenmore ELITE 141.16681 Owner's Manual

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Liquid Propane Gas Grill
Model141.16681
Natural Gas Grill
Model141.17681
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WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual carefully and be sure
your gas grill is properly assembled, installed and
maintained.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious bodily injury and/or property
damage. This gas grill is intended for outdoor use
only and is not intended to be installed in or on
recreational vehicles or boats.
Note to Installer:
Leave this Owner's Manual
with the consumer after delivery and/or installation.
Note to Consumer:
Leave this Owner's Manual
in a convenient place for future reference.
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
P80103003B
- Date: 2004/02/06

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Summary of Contents for Kenmore ELITE 141.16681

  • Page 1 Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. This gas grill is intended for outdoor use only and is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles or boats. ®...
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide Recipes ... A-2 For the Lifetime of this Kenmore Elite Grill, Sears will repair or replace, at our option, any Exterior Stainless Steel or Aluminum Casting Parts (except for paint loss). Full 2-Year Warranty on Grill:...
  • Page 3 Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air around the gasgrill This outdoor gas grill is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats. • Never connect an unregulated your gas grill. The gas regulator assembly supplied with your gas grill is adjusted to have an outlet pressure of 11"...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT: your Kenmore Natural Gas Grill cannot be converted to use LP Gas. Attempting is extremely hazardous and will also void the grill warranty. Your natural gas grill is designed to operate on natural gas only, at a pressure of 7" water column (W.C.) (1/4 psi or 1.75 kpa), regulated at the...
  • Page 5 The location of the Burner Tube with re- spect to the Orifice is vital for safe opera- tion. Check to ensure the Orifice is inside the Burner Tube before using your gas grill. See Figure 2. If the Orifice is not inside the Burner Tube, lighting the Burner may cause explosion and/or fire.
  • Page 6 The following table illustrates a breakdown of the hardware pack. It highlights what components in the various stages of assembly. Ref. Component $122G04121 Phillips Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" $142G04121 Countersink Flat Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" 4 P05301001A AA Battery P05301003A 9V Battery Size and Quantity Phillips Head Screw...
  • Page 7 LPG = Liquid Propane Gas = Natural Gas 29b\ /(LPG only)43 NG only)44 (LPG only)39 (NG only)40 (LPG only) (LPG only) (NG only) (NG only)
  • Page 8 REF# DESCRIPTION Lid Trim Plate Temperature Gauge Lid Handle Name Plate Cooking Rack/Secondary Cooking Grid/Large Cooking Grid/Small Flame Tamer/Large Flame Tamer/Small Burner/Main 1 la Burner Air Shutter/Main (NG only) Burner Bracket Gas Collector Box with Electrode Electric Wire Set Electric Ignitor, 4-Ports Bowl Panel, Left Bowl Panel, Outside/Left Bowl Panel, Right...
  • Page 9 P03314018C P03314019C P03314020C P03314021C PO5523002K PO0205036B PO5204010E PO5204010E PO5204012E Y0340014 PO531O002B P0511502OA P00115346A PO2301006B PO0805013B P02607051C PO2002055D P03601001A P03703001A P0531004OA P05313004C P05313002C P06O01012A P06O01013A PS0103003B your Kenmore gas grill, please to assure receive refer to the the correct can be...
  • 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. 1. Open the parts boxes. Use the parts list to check that all parts have been included. Inspect the grill for damage as you assemble it.
  • Page 11 Electrode Check - Requires an Assistant Before placing the cooking components into your grill, ensure that the Spark Electrode Tip is properly positioned within each Gas Collector Box ( a 4" wide stainless mechanism found at the front be- tween each set of Burners.) The easiest way to ensure this is to perform this Electrode Check: Be sure all Control Knobs are set to "OFF"...
  • Page 12 FOR LP GRILLS ONLY Battery Replacement: 1. Remove the Grease Tray from the grill. 2. Stretch your hand behind Control Panet and unscrew the Battery Cover behind the Display Box. 3. Pull out the Battery with electric wire from the Battery Compartment.
  • Page 13 Connecting A Liquid Propane Gas (LP gas) Tank To Your Grill 1. Remove the Pull-out Grease Draining Tray with the Heat Shield from Grill. 2. Locate hose and regulator assembly packed for shi pping purposes on front underside of grill head. Remove fastening band.
  • Page 14 DRAINING TRAY CART SIDE j PANEL-RIGHT Congratulations Your Kenmore Elite gas grill is now ready for use. Before the first use and at the beginning of each season (and whenever the LP gas tank has been changed): 1. Read all safety, lighting and operating instructions.
  • Page 15 WARNING If you smell gas: • Shut off gas supply to the gas grill. • Turn the Control Knobs to OFF position. • Extinguish any open flame such as candle, cigarette lighter, etc., that could cause gas to ignite. •...
  • Page 16 BasicLighting Procedures Machine oils used in the manufacturing stainless steel can cause stainless steel to turn a tan color. Before initial grill use, remove protective PVC film from Control Panel and inside and outside of Grill Lid. Use a Stainless Steel Cleaner to polish the stainless steel and remove these excess oils from yourgnll.
  • Page 17 • Shut off gas supply to the gas grill. • Turn the Control Knobs to OFF position. • Put out any flame with a proper fire extinguisher.
  • Page 18 Use a 7/8" open end wrenchturning the fitting counter-clockwise. Inspect for any damage and replace as necessary with Kenmore ment part number found on the Parts List. Remove and clean the Flame Tamers, Cooking Grids, Cooking Rack and Grill Burners.
  • Page 19 The location of the Burner Tube with respect to the Orifice is vital for safe operation. Check to ensure the Orifice Burner Tube before using your gas grill. See Figure Burner Tube, lighting the Burner may cause explosion and/or fire.
  • Page 20 Question: Why doesn't the hose and regulator assem- bly supplied with my new Kenmore grill fit the older LP gas tank rve used for years? Answer: The U.S. Government regulates gas appliances and LP gas tanks.
  • Page 21 Bum-Off Before cooking on your gas grill for the first time, you will want to "burn ofF' the grill to eliminate any odor or foreign matter. Just ignite the burners, lower the Lid, and operate grill on the HIGH setting for three to five minutes.
  • Page 22 Grilling Steak and Ribs Turn the grill Burners on HIGH, close the Lid and preheat your grill 3 to 5 minutes.Open Lid and place the meat on the Cooking Grid directly above the lit Burners. Cook the meat on both sides until seared. Reduce the heat to MEDIUM and cook meat until done.
  • Page 23 Whole Fish and Whole Fillets Preheat your grill on HIGH for 2-3 minutes with the Lid down. Raise lid and turn Burners to MEDIUM heat. Place fish (skin down) on grill and cook over direct heat until done. Use cooking time as a guide or until fish is opaque but still moist.
  • Page 24: Baking Techniques

    An Important Note About Heat Settings The suggested heat settings shown are approximate. There are many factors such as outside temperature, wind conditions and grill location that affect your grill performance. We offer these cooking times as a convenience, but suggest you watch the temperature gauge and adjust the heat accordingly.
  • Page 25 Slow Cooking with a Rotisserie A Kenmore Rotisserie Kit is made to fit this particular model. Rotisserie cooking produces foods that are moist, flavorful and attractive. The optional rotisserie system is most commonly used for cooking meat or poultry and is desi,qned to cook food slowly. You can place a cooking pan beneath the food to collect juices for basting and gravy.
  • Page 26 STIR-FRYING TECHNIQUES This method of cooking is popular around the world and can be easily accomplished outdoors on your Kenmore gas grill. It's a quick and healthful way of preparing a complete meal using meat, poultry or seafood in infinite combinationswith otherinteresting like vegetables, rice or noodles.
  • Page 27 ONIONBURGERS A honey and mustard sauce glazes the onion slices as they cook alongside these delicious burgers. For optimal sweetness, select Vidalia or Walla Walla onions. Makes 4 open face burgers. Ingredients large sweet onions, sliced (12 to 16 ounces) tablespoons margarine or melted butter teaspoons dry mustard teaspoons honey...
  • Page 28 RIB EYE STEAKS WITH GRILLED GARLIC As they cook, the garlic cloves mellow in flavor, making a delicious sauce for any grilled meat. And for an appetizer, spread the softened cloves over toasted slicesof french bread! Makes4servings. Ingredients whole Head of garlic tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil tablespoon snipped fresh basil, or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed...
  • Page 29 ALMOND COATED TROUT This delicious recipe is unique and easy to prepare on your gas grill. Makes 4 servings. Ingredients trout cup all purpose flour...
  • Page 30 SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BREASTS This popular recipe can also be a grilled chicken salad! Slice chicken into small strips and place them on top of shredded lettuce with avocado dressing and top with cheese! Makes 6 servings. Ingredients cup dry white wine tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil teaspoons snipped fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed...
  • Page 31 TRADITIONAL HOLIDAYTURKEY Imagine everyone's surprise when you serve your next holiday turkey--complete with dressi rig--delicious and tender straight from the grillt Serves 8- 10 Ingredients forTurkey 8- 10 poundwholeturkey ounces butter, softened tablespoons chopped thyme tablespoons lemon juice teaspoons grated lemon rind Ingredients for Dressing ounces butter onions, finely chopped...
  • Page 32 FRESH VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Take a trip to the Orient with this easy, and healthy vegetable recipe. Makes 4 =6 servings. Ingredients tablespoonsoil onion, cut into wedges carrot, thinly sliced cups broccoli, cut intosmall flowerets red pepper, sliced sticks celery, thinly sliced cup snow peas cup chicken broth Preparation...
  • Page 33 Preparing to Smoke Smoking gives food a distinctive, delicious flavor. You will find a variety of wood chips or pellets available for use in smoking grilled foods. Pre-soaking of wood chips may be required so read and follow the manufacturers instructions for preparation of smoking chips prior to filling the Smoker Drawer.
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