Kenmore PG-4030400LN User & Care Manual page 10

Valve Check
• Important: Be sure the gas in the gas cylinder is
turned off before checking the valve and the knobs
are in the Off Setting. To check the valves, first push
in the knobs and release. The knobs should spring
back. If the knobs do not spring back, replace the
valve assembly before using the grill. Turn the knobs
to the LOW position then turn back to the OFF
position. Valves should turn smoothly.
Hose Check
• Before each use, check to see if hose is cut or worn.
Replace damaged hose before using the grill
Cast Iron Grate Seasoning (if applicable)
First Use –Before your first use, season your cast
iron grates as follows: Rinse the cast iron grates with
hot water. Do not use soap. Dry the grates
thoroughly with a cloth towel. Coat the grates with
the vegetable oil or any non-stick cooking spray.
Place the grates in the grill. Start the grill and
slowly raise the temperature to 350° - 400° F.
Heat the grates for fifteen minutes. Turn off the grill
and allow the grates to cool completely before
using to cook.
Cleaning – Do not use soap when cleaning the
grates. Clean the grates with a stiff brush and hot
water. Dry grates thoroughly with a cloth towel.
Re-seasoning – Re-season the grates when rust
spots appear on the grate surface. When re-
seasoning the grates, soap may be used with hot
water to clean the grates. After cleaning, dry the
grates thoroughly with a cloth towel. Coat the
grates with vegetable oil or any non-stick cooking
spray. Place the grates in the grill. Start the grill
and slowly raise the temperature to 350° - 400° F.
Heat the grates for fifteen minutes. Turn off the grill
and allow the grates to cool completely before
General Grill Cleaning
using again.
• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of
grease and smoke for paint. Interiors of the gas
grills are not painted at the factory (and should
never be painted). Apply a strong solution of
detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with a
scrub brush to clean the inside of the grill. Rinse and
allow the grill to completely dry. Do not apply a
caustic grill/oven cleaner to the painted surfaces.
• Porcelain surfaces: Because of the glass-like
composition, most residue can be wiped away with
baking soda/water solution or a specially
formulated cleaner. Use a nonabrasive scouring
powder for stubborn stains.
• Painted surfaces: Wash with a mild detergent or
nonabrasive cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe
dry with a soft nonabrasive cloth.
• Stainless steel surfaces: To maintain your grill's
high-quality appearance, wash with a mild
detergent and warm soapy water. Then wipe dry
with a soft cloth. Baked-on grease deposits may
require the use of an abrasive plastic cleaning pad.
Use only in direction of brushed finish to avoid
damage. Do not use the abrasive pad on areas
with graphics.
• Cooking surfaces: If a bristle brush is used to clean
any of the grill cooking surfaces, ensure no loose
bristles remain on the cooking surfaces prior to
grilling. It is not recommended to clean the cooking
surfaces while the grill is hot.
• Drip Tray and Cup: When the grill has completely
cooled down after use, remove the drip tray and
drip cup for cleaning.
SPIDER ALERT!
IMPORTANT: Always ensure that the venturi
burner tubes are clean. A venturi burner tube has
a narrow area in which spiders tend to build
nests.
If you notice that your grill is getting hard to light
or that the flame isn't as strong as it should be,
take the time to check and clean the venturi's.
Spiders or small insects have been known to create
"flashback" problems. The spiders spin webs, build
nests and lay eggs in the grill's venturi tube(s),
obstructing the flow of gas to the burner. The
backed-up gas can ignite in the venturi behind the
control panel. This is known as a flashback, and it can
damage your grill and even cause injury.
To prevent flashbacks and ensure good performance
the burner and venturi assembly should be removed
from the grill and cleaned before use whenever the
grill has been idle for an extended period.
Storing Your Grill
• Clean the cooking grates.
• Store in dry location.
• When the gas cylinder is connected to the grill,
store outdoors in a well-ventilated space and out
of reach from children.
• Cover the grill if stored outdoors. Choose from a
variety of grill covers offered by the
manufacturer. Available at Kenmoregrill.com.
• Store the grill indoors ONLY if the gas cylinder is
turned off and disconnected. Remove the gas
cylinder from the grill and store the cylinder
outdoors.
• When removing the grill from storage, follow the
"Cleaning the Burner Assembly" instructions
before starting the grill.
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