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Liquid Propane Gas Grill
Model 141.16680
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Model 141.17680
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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.
PS0103054B - Date: 2002/12/16
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Summary of Contents for Kenmore ELITE 141.1668
- 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 Cooking Instructions Cooking Guide Recipes 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: For 2 years from the date of purchase Sears will repair...
- Page 3 Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air around the gas grill housing. This outdoor gas grill is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats. •...
- 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 Check to ensure the Orifice is inside the Burner Tube before using your gas grill. See Fig. 2. If the Burner Tube does not fit over the Valve Orifice, lighting the Burner may cause explosion and/or fire. Figure GAS VALVE...
- Page 6 Thefollowing tableillustrates a breakdown of the hardware pack. in the various stages of assembly. Ref. Component H005 1/4"x1/2" Phillips Head Screw H030 l/4"x50mm Phillips Head Screw H005 1/4"x1/2" Phillips Head Screw H005 1/4"x1/2" Phillips Head Screw H030 l/4"x50mm Phillips Head Screw H033 3/16"x9mm Phillips Head Screw...
- Page 7 LPG= Liquid Propane Gas = Natural (LPGonly) (LPG j(LPG anly)44a NG only)44b x (LPG only) \_° 670(LPG only) _:_'67b(NG only)
- Page 8 REF# DESCRIPTION Stainless Steel Lid Stainless Steel Lid Trim Plate Lid Side Panel - Left Lid Side Panel - Right Temperature Gauge Lid Handle Name Plate SIS Secondary Cooking Rack SIS Stainless Steel Cooking Grid S/S Stainless Steel Cooking Grid - 4" Size SIS Stainless Steel Flame Tamer S/S Stainless Steel Flame Tamer - 4"...
- Page 9 P06001026A P80103054B parts you need: Call any time E (1-800-46g-4663) parts for your Kenmore information is required to assure you receive the correct parts: referral and for part replacement. parts. The use of any part that is not Sears authorized...
- 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, especially the grill head. 1. Open Lid of shipping carton and remove top sheet of cardboard.
- Page 11 5. Place the Tank Pull-out Tray Kit on the Bottom Shelf. Extend the Tank Tray outward from its Bracket so you can align the holes on the Bracket with the threaded holes on the top of Bottom Shelf. Tighten securely by using 4 of the 114"x112" Phillips Head Screws provided.
- Page 12 4. Before installing the Door Axle Bracket-left to the Left Cart Side Panel, with an assistant, hold the Door Panel and keep it vertical. 5. Place the axle on top of the Left Door Panel in the Door Axle Bracket-left top.
- Page 13 Installing Manual Lighting Stick Attach the Manual Lighting Stick to the Left Bowl Support Bracket as shown in Fig. 9. Align the hole at the end of Manual Lighting Stick Wire with the threaded hole on the Left Bowl Support Bracket, Tighten securely using the M4x8mm Phillips Head Screw.
- Page 14 Electrode Check - Requires an Assistant Before placing the cooking components grill, ensure that the Spark Electrode Tip is properly positioned within each Gas Collector Box ( a 3-1/4" wide stainless mechanism found at the front between 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 15 Fuel Gauge Display Installation. IMPORTANT: Before installing batteries be sure the gas tank is not mounted in the tank pull-out tray. 1. Open thefront Doors of Cabinet. Pullout the LPG Tank Pull-out Tray. Connect the Wire Plug "A" from Fuel Gauge Display with the Wire Plug "B"...
- Page 16 Connecting A Liquid Propane Gas (LP gas) Tank To Your Grill 1. Open the front Doors of cabinet. Pull out the LPG Tank Pull-out Tray. Place a 20 Ib tank with foot ring into the hole in the tray, See Fig.15a.
- Page 17 • Shut off gas supply to the gas grill. - REAR PANEL Turn the Control Knobs to OFF position.
- Page 18 Basic Lighting Procedures Machine oils used in the manufacturing process of 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 your grill.
- Page 19 • 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 20 1. Turn all Burner Valves to the full OFF position. Turn the LP gas tank valve to the full OFF position. Detach the LP gas hose and regulator assembly from your gas grill. Use a 7/8" open end wrench turning the fitting counter-clockwise. Inspect for any damage and replace as necessary with Kenmore ment part number found on the Parts List.
- Page 21 Orifice is vital for safe operation. Check to ensure the Orifice is inside the Burner Tube before using your gas grill. See Fig. 2. If the Burner Tube does not fit ever the Valve Orifice, lighting the Burner may cause explosion and/or fire.
- Page 22 Question: Why doesnt the hose and regulator assem- bly supplied with my new Kenmore grill fit the older LP gas tank I've used for years? Answer: The U.S. Government regulates gas appliances and LP gas tanks.
- Page 23 WARNING Your grill will get very hot. Never lean over the cooking area while using your grill. Do not touch cooking surfaces, grill housing, Grill Lid or any other grill parts while the grill is in operation, or until the grill has cooled down after use.
- Page 24 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 25 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 grilland cook over direct heat until done. Use cooking time as a guide or until fish is opaque but still moist.
- Page 26 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 grill thermom- eter and adjust the heat accordingly.
- Page 27 RotisserieCooking 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 designed to cook food from the Back Burner using infrared heat. The location of the Burner allows the placement of a cooking pan beneath the food to collect juices for basting and gravy.
- Page 28 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.
- Page 29 STIR-FRYING TECHNIQUES This method of cooking is popular around the worrd 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 combinations with other interesting ingredients like vegetables, rice or noodles.
- Page 30 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 31 RIB EYE STEAKS WITH GRILLED GARLIC As they cook, the gadic cloves mellow in flavor, making a delicious sauce for any grilled meat. And for an appetizer, spread the softened cloves over toasted slices of french bread! Makes 4 servings. Ingredients whole Head of garlic tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil...
- Page 32 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 33 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 34 TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY TURKEY Imagine everyone's surprise when you serve your next holiday turkey---complete with dressing--delicious and tender straight from the grill! Serves 8 - 10 Ingredients for Turkey 8 - 10 pound whole turkey ounces butter, softened tablespoons chopped thyme tablespoons lemon juice teaspoons grated lemon rind Ingredients for Dressing...
- Page 35 FRESH VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Take a trip to the Orient with this easy, and healthy vegetable recipe. Makes 4 - 6 servings. Ingredients tablespoons oil onion, cut into wedges carrot, thinly sliced cups broccoli, cut into small flowerets red pepper, sliced sticks celery, thinly sliced cup snow peas cup chicken broth...
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