Kenmore 141166400 Elite gas grill User Manual

Owner's Manual

Liquid Propane GasGrill

Model 141.166400

Natural Gas Grill

Modem141.176400

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Read this Owner's Manual carefully and be sure your

gas grill is properly assembled, installed and main-

tained. Failure to follow these instructions could

result in serious bodily injury and/or property dam-

age. 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.

Manufacturer's Customer Service Ne_pline:

if there are damaged or missing parts when you

unpack this unit from the shipping box, or you have

questions about assembly, call us 8am - 8pm CST,

Mondaythrough Friday at:

1-888-317-7642

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

Hoffman Estates, RL 60179 U.S.A.

P4799C- Rev: 11/2%2001

Warranty ..................................................... 2

Safety Instructions ..................................... 2

PreoAssembly Instructions ........................ 4

Hardware, Parts Diagram and Lists...5

Assembly Instructions ................................ 9

Lighting Instructions ................................. 16

Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions .. 18

Frequently Asked Questions ................. 20

Cooking Instructions ............................... 21

Cooking Guide and Recipes ............... 22

Full 1-Year Warranty on Grill

For one year from the date of purchase Sears will

repair or replace, at our option, any grill part

(except for paint loss and ignitor battery) that is

defective in material or workmanship.

Limited Warranty on Selected Gritl Parts

From one year after the date of purchase for the

designated time periods listed below, Sears will

replace the following grill parts if they are defective

in matedal or workmanship. You will be charged

for labor.

" Lifetime of Grill: Exterior Stainless Steel Parts,

Aluminum Castings (except for paint loss)

'_ 2 Years: Flame Tamers, Cooking Grids, Burners

,_ 4 Years: All Other Grill Parts (except ignitor battery)

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contacting your

nearest Sears Service Center.

Warranty Restrictions

,, This warranty is void if grill is used for commer-

cial or rental purposes.

" This warranty applies only when the grill is

used in the United States.

" This warranty gives you specific legal rights,

and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Combustion by-products produced when

using this product contain chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

/_ WARNING

Failure to comply with these instructions

could result in a fire or explosion that

could cause serious bodily injury, death,

or property damage.

GrHI hstallation Codes

This gas grill must be installed in accordance with

all local codes. In areas without local codes,

follow the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas

Code ANSI Z223.1. In Canada, installation must

conform to standard CAN/CGA 1b149.1 or 1-

b149.2 (Installation Code for Gas Burning Appli-

ances and Equipment) and all local codes.

Correct LP Gas Tank Use

LP gas grill models are designed for use with a

standard 20 lb. Liquid Propane Gas (LP gas)

tank, not included with grill box. Never connect

your gas grill to an LP gas tank that exceeds

this capacity. A tank of approximately 12 inches

in diameter by 18-1/2 inches high is the maxi-

mum size LP gas tank to use. We recommend

buying an "OPD" gas tank which offers an

Overfill Prevention Device. This safety feature

prevents the tank from being overfilJed which can

cause malfunction of the LP gas tank, regulator

and/or grill.

The LP gas tank must be constructed and

marked in accordance with specifications of the

U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT). In Canada, the

LP gas tank must meet the Canadian Transporta-

tion and Communications (CTC)

specifications. Also be sure:

1. The LP gas tank has a shutoff valve, termi-

nating in an LP gas supply tank valve outlet,

that is compatible with a Type 1 tank con-

nection device. The LP gas tank must also

have a safety relief device that has a direct

communication with the vapor space of the

tank.

2. The tank supply system must be arranged

for vapor withdrawal.

3. The LP gas tank used must have a collar

to protect the tank valve.

2 @ Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Proper Placementand Clearanceof Gritl

Neveruse yourgasgrillinagarage,porch,shed,

breezewayoranyotherenclosedarea.Yourgasgrillis

tobeusedoutdoorsonly,atleast24inchesfromthe

backandside of any combustiblesurface.Your

gasgrillshouldnot be placedunderany surface

that will burn.Do not obstructtheflowofventilation

air aroundthe gasgrill housing.

Thisoutdoorgasgrillisnotintendedtobeinstalledin

oronrecreationalvehiclesand/orboats.

Failureto comply with these instructions

could result in a fire or explosion that

could cause serious bodity injury, death,

or property damage.

,, Never connect an unregulated LP gas tank to

your gas grill. The gas regulator assembly

supplied with your gas grill is adjusted to have

an outlet pressure of 11" water column (W.C.)

for connection to an LP gas tank.

,, Only use the regulator and hose assembly

supplied with your gas grill. Replacement

regulators and hose assemblies must be those

specified by Sears.

,, Have your LP gas tank filled by a reputable

propane gas dealer and visually inspected and

re-qualified at each filling.

,, Never fill the gas tank beyond 80% full.

Have your propane gas dealer check the

release valve after every filling to ensure that it

remains free of defects.

,, Always keep LP gas tanks in an upright

position.

,_ Do not store (or use) gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this gas grill.

,, An LP gas tank that is not connected for use must

not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other gas

grill.

,_ Do not subject the LP gas tank to excessive heat.

,, Never store an LP gas tank indoors. If you

store your gas grill in the garage or other indoor

location, always disconnect the LP gas tank

first and store it safely outside.

,, LP gas tanks must be stored outdoors in a

weGventilated area. Disconnected LP gas tanks

must not be stored in a building, garage or

any other enclosed area.

,, When your gas grill is not in use the gas

must be turned off at the LP gas tank.

,, The regulator and hose assembly must be

inspected before each use of the grill. If there

is excessive abrasion or wear or if the hose is

cut, it must be replaced prior to the grill being

used again.

,, Keep the gas regulator hose away from

hot grill surfaces and dripping grease.

Avoid unnecessary twisting of hose. Visually

inspect hose prior to each use for cuts,

cracks, excessive wear or other damage.

If the hose appears damaged do not use the

gas grill. Call Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME for

a Sears authorized replacement hose.

,, Never light your gas grill with the lid closed

or before checking to insure the burner tubes

are fully seated over the gas valve orifices.

,, Never allow children to operate your grill. Do

not allow children to play near your grill.

A strong gas smell, or the hissing sound of

gas indicates a serious problem with your

gas grill or the LP gas tank. Failure to

immediately follow the steps listed below

could result in a fire or explosion that could

cause serious bodily injury, death, or prop-

erty damage.

Shut off gas supply to the gas gdll.

Turn the control knobs to OFF position.

Put out any flame with a fire extinguisher.

Open grill lid.

, Get away from the LP gas tank.

, Do not try to fix the problem yourself.

, If odor continues or you have a fire you

cannot extinquish, call your fire department.

Do not call near the LP gas tank

because your telephone is an electrical

device and could create a spark resulting

in fire and/or explosion.

CAUTION: Spiders and small insects occa-

sionally spin webs or make nests in the

grill burner tubes during transit and ware-

housing. These webs can lead to a gas flow

obstruction which could result in a fire in

and around the burner tubes. This type of

fire is known as a "FLASH-BACK" and can

cause serious damage to your grill and

create an unsafe operating condition for the

user.

Although an obstructed burner tube is not

the only cause of "FLASH-BACK", it is the

most common cause.

To reduce the chance of "FLASH-BACK",

you must clean the burner tubes before

assembling your grill, and at least once a

month in late summer or early fall when

spiders are most active. Also perform this

burner tube cleaning procedure if your grill

has not been used for an extended period

of time.

To reducethe chanceof "FLASH-BACK"(see

CAUTIONon page3) cleanthe burnertubesand

burnersbeforefully assemblingyour grill.Remove

the cotterpin from the rear undersideof each

burnerusinga pairof long nosepliers.Carefully

lift eachburnerup and awayfromthe gas valve

orifice,then referto Figure1 andperformoneof

thesethreecleaningmethods:

1. Benda stiffwire, (a lightweightcoathanger

workswell) intoa smallhookas shownbelow.

Runthe hookthroughthe burnertube and

insidethe burnerseveraltimesto removeany

debris.

2. Use a bottlebrushwith a flexiblehandle.Run

the brushthroughthe burnertube and inside

the burnerseveraltimes,removingany debris.

3. Use an air hoseto force air througheach

burnertube.The forcedair shouldpassdebris

or obstructionsthroughthe burnerand out the

ports.

iF,, WARNtNG

The location of the burner tube with respect

to the orifice is vital for safe operation.

Check to ensure the orifice is inside of 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 2

GASVALVE ASSEMBLY

ORIFICE BURNER TUBE

Figure 1

GAS COLLECTOR BOX

SPARK ELECTRODE ,_

ASSEMBLY \ BURNER

BURNER PORT

TO CLEAN BURNER TUBE,

INSERT HOOK HERE

................... OOT

/ COTTER PIN

BURNER TUBE

" Size 2 phillips screwdriver

'_ Size 4 phillips screwdriver

'_ Adjustable wrench

'_ Long nose pliers

'_ Open-end wrench, 11/16" size

', Protective work gloves

" Eye protection

Thefollowingtableillustratesa breakdownof the hardwarepack.it highlightswhat componentsare used

in the variousstagesof assembly.

Ref. Component Qty.to Use

H005 1/4"xl/2"PhillipsHeadScrew 4

H008 1/4"Nut 4

H001 3/8" WheelBolt 2

H002 SpringWasher 2

H003 3/8" Nut 2

H005 1/4"xl/2"PhillipsHeadScrew 3

H008 1/4"Nut 3

H005 1/4"xl/2"PhillipsHeadScrew 7

H008 1/4"Nut 7

H005 1,"4"xl/'2"PhillipsHeadScrew 4

H008 1/4"Nut 4

H007 M4x6mmPhillipsHeadScrew 4

H006 1/4"x5/8"PartzThreadedBolt 4

H005 1/4"xl/2"PhillipsHeadScrew 2

H008 1/4"Nut 2

H005 1/4"xl/2"PhillipsHeadScrew 2

H008 1/4"Nut 2

H005 1/'4"xl/2"PhillipsHeadScrew 4

H012 1/4"xlz3/8"PhillipsHeadScrew 4

H009 1/4" LockNut 4

H004 1/4"x3/4"PhillipsHeadScrew 8

P0239A DoorHandle 2

P5589A MagneticDoorStop 2

P8080A AA Battery 1

H015 M6PhillipsHeadScrew 2

H016 M6Nut 2

H013 M18x1.5Nut 1

H014 M8x1.25Nut 1

Purposeof Components

InstallBottomShelfTo Cart Legs

InstallWheelsTo Cart Legs

InstallRearPanelTo Cart

InstallTop PanelTo Cart

installDoorStopsTo Cart

InstallDoorHandlesTo Doors

InstallDoorsTo Cart

InstallPressureCylinderHolderTo Cart

(LPGonly)

InstallTankGuideTo Cart(LPGonly)

RestrictDrawerFromBeingPulledOut Too Far

InstallGrill HeadTo Cart

InstallSide Shelfand Side BurnerTo Cart

InstallTo FrontDoors

InstallTo Cart

InstallTo ElectdcIgnitor

InstallTool HolderTo SideShelf

InstallPressureCylinderTo Holder(LPGonly)

InstallTankHookTo PressureCylinder

(LPGonly)

Actual Size and Quantity of Each Hardware Piece:

f-,

3/8" Wheel Bolt

Qty. 2 Spring Washer

Ref. # H001 Qty. 2

Ref. # H002

i' 'i

1/4"x3/4" Phillips 1/4"xl/2" Phillips 1/4"x5/8" Part-

Head Screw Head Screw Threaded Bolt

Qty. 8 Qty. 26 (4 for LPG) Qty. 4

Ref. # H004 Ref. # H005 Ref. # H006

Door Handle Part # P0239A

Qty. 2 Scale 1:2

3/8" Nut

Qty. 2

Ref. # H003

\\ i

M6 Phittips Head Screw

Qty. 2

Ref. # H015(packed with

Tool Holder)

M4x6mm Phiitips 1/4" Nut 1/4" Lock Nut

Head Screw Qty. 22 Qty. 4

Qty. 4 Ref. # H008 Ref. # H009

Ref. # H007

Magnetic Door Stop Part # P5589A

Qty. 2 Scale 1:2

AA Battery Part # P8080A

Qty. 1 Scale 1:2

M18xl.5 Nut

Qty. 1 (for LPG)

Ref. # H013(attached

to Pressure Cylinder)

M8x1.25 Nut

Qty. 1 (for LPG)

Ref. # H014(attached

to Pressure Cylinder)

M6 Nut

Qty. 2

Refi # H016(packed

with Tool Holder)

1/4"xl-3/8" Philtips

Head Screw

Qty. 4

Ref. # H012

Remove all components from the packing carton and place within easy reach. Do not throw the shipping carton

away;

LPG = Liquid Propane Gas

NG = Natural Gas

instead use it as an elevated assembly surface.

49_

50 / 29

21 44

53 52 .....

(LPG only)

47 (LPG only)

55 j

35J

(LPGonly)

'\ (LPG only)

\ 42

j56

/57

/58

59 28

30a

(for LPG)

30b

"\\\ _ _ 61 _or NG)

38 60

(LPG only') (NG6o31y) -_

REF# DESCR_PT{ON PART# QTY REF# DESCR{PTION PART# QTY

1, Lid o Stainless Steel P0149F 1 43.

2, Lid Side Panel- Left P0145B 1 44.

3, Lid Side Panel- Right P0144B 1 45.

4, Temperature Gauge P0615D 1 46.

5. Name Plate P0459A 1 47.

6. Lid Handle P0237D 1 48.

Tank Guide (LPG only) P4033B 1

AA Battery P8080A 1

Heat°Insulating Spacer P5573A 2

Fuel Gauge Assembly (LPG only)P80F9B 1

Fixing Ring (LPG only) P80F9C 1

Tool Holder P55B6B 1

7. Stainless Steel Cooking Rack P1521B 1 49. Screw Cover

8. Cast iron Cooking Grid P1648B 2 50. Tool Hook

9, Stainless Steel Flame Tamer P1733A 2 51. Rain Shield

P55B6C 2

P55B6D 5

P80D5A 4

10. Burner Support Bracket P2218B 1 52. Rear Panel

11, Burner ° main P1935A 4 53. Top Panel of Cabinet

12, Gas Collector Box w/ Electrode P2618A 2 54. Front Door

P4327A 1

P1042B 1

P4328A 2

13, Ignition Wire Set P2626B 1 55.

14, Bowl Panel - Left P0751A 1 56.

15. Bowl Panel = Right P0752A 1 57.

16, Bowl Pane! o Rear P0732B 1 58.

17, Bowl Panel ° Front P0731B 1 59.

18. Heat Shield P2968A 1 60.

19. Gas Valve Assembly = main 4

LPG P32C1A

NG P32C2A 61.

Door Handle PO239A 2

Pot Support P80C6A 1

Side Burner Body - inner P2323B 1

Electrode Assembly P2627A 1

Burner Assembly o Side Burner P1920A 1

Gas Valve Assembly = Side Burner 1

LPG P3298E

NG P32C3A

Gas Valve Bracket P80C9A 1

20. Gas Manifold P5028A 1 62. Connection Tube P3983E 1

21, Electric Ignitor

22, Control Pane!

23, Control Knob

P2503C 1 63. NG 12' Hose Kit P3718A 1

P2957A 1 64. Air Shutter (NG only) P80C7A 4

P3430A 5 o=- Owner's Manual P4799C 1

24, Control Knob Seat P3430C 5

25, Storage Bin P1134A 1

26, Grease Draining Tray P2736A 1

27, Grease Receptacle P2717C 1

28, Insert Plate ° Stainless Steel P1131B 2

29, Side Shelf P1131E 1

o-- Hardware Pack (contents pg 5/6) P55E8A 1

If there are damaged or missing parts when you

unpack this unit from the shipping box, or you have

questions about assembly, ca[[ us 8am z8pm CST,

Monday through Friday at:

1- 888-317-7642

3Oa, Side Burner Body-outer (for LPG) P1137C 1

3Ob, Side Burner Body-outer (for NG) P1137B 1

31, Bottom Shelf of Cabinet P1042A 1

32. Cart Legs - Castor Side P0932A 1

33, Cart Legs - Wheel Side P0832A 1

34, Pulled°out Spice Tray P8078E 1

35, Magnetic Door Stop P5589A 2

36, Castor Seat P4521A 2

37, Castor P5109A 2

38, Regulator and Hose (LPG only) P3632L 1

39, Wheel Hub Cap - Graphite P5113C 2

40, Wheel - Graphite P5106D 2

41, Pressure Cylinder Guide P4033C 1

(LPG only)

42, Tank Hook (LPG only) P4033A

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 6 am z 11 pm CST, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

To make sure you obtain the correct replacement

parts for your Kenmore Elite gas grill, please refer

to the part numbers on this page. The following

information is required to assure you receive the

correct parts:

1. Grill Mode[ Number (see CSA label on grill)

2. Part Number

3. Part Description

4. Quantity of parts needed

Important: Keep this Owner's Manual for convenient

referral and for part replacement.

Important: Use only Sears authorized parts. The

use of any part that is not Sears authorized can

be dangerous and wi[[ void your product warranty.

Beforeassemblingyourgasgrill,use the parts

Figure 1

list to checkthat all necessarypartsare included.

inspectall partsfor damageas youproceed.Donot

assembleor operateyourgrillif it appearsdamaged.

if youhavequestionsduringtheassemblyprocess,call

8am- 8pmCST,MondaythroughFriday,

1-888-317-7642

Remove the white PVC protective film from

stainless stee{ surfaces before assembly.

CAUTION:

While it is possible for one person to assemble

this gas grill, obtain assistance from another

person when handling some of the larger, heavier

pieces, especially the grill head.

Remove all cart parts, hardware, and grill head

from carton. Assemble the gas grill on a protective

work surface, such as the shipping box, to avoid

scratching surfaces. Refer to parts list and hard-

ware pack illustrations to help assemble your grill.

Assembling The Grill Cart

1. Position Bottom Shelf (Parts List item #31) with

its front vertical ledge facing down. Before

attaching Cart Legs to the Bottom Shelf, make

sure its 2 holes for Door Stop are located in

the front. See Fig. 1. Install the Cart Legs-

Castor Side on the left side of the Bottom

Shelf, with the Drawer Channel facing in. The

90 degree lip on sides and back of Bottom

Shelf must be on the outside of the Side

Panels for proper fit. Secure using 2 of the

1/4"xl/2" Phillips head screws and nuts pro-

vided. Install the Cart Legs-Wheel Side to the

other side of Bottom Shelf by using the same-

sized screws and nuts.

2. Install Rear Panel to inside of Side Panels using

3 of the 1/4"xl/2" Phillips head screws and nuts.

See Fig. 2.

3. Screw the 2 Castors into Castor Seats (see

bottom of Cart Legs=Castor Side). Turn threaded

castor stem by hand, clockwise until it stops.

Tighten with an Open=end 11/16" wrench. See

Fig. 2.

4. Install the 2 Wheels to the Cart Legs=Wheel

Side, by inserting the wheel bolt through the

wheel and axle hole on the cart leg as shown

in Fig. 2. Put spring washer and 3/8" nut onto

bolt and tighten securely using a size 4 phillips

screwdriver. Do not overtighten or wheel will not

turn freely. Snap Wheel Hub Caps onto wheels.

5. Position Top Panel (Parts List Item #53) with its

front vertical ledge facing up. Before installing the

Top Panel, make sure its 2 holes for Door Stop

are located in the front. Place Top Panel into

position with 90 degree lip on outside of Rear

Panel. See Fig. 3. Secure firmly using 7 of the

1/4"xl/2" Phillips head screws and nuts provided.

DRAWER CHANNEL

CART LEGS

CASTOR

SEAT

HOLES FOR

DOOR STOP

Figure 2

BOTTOM SHELF

CABINET-

Parts List Item #31

iMPORTANT:

The 90 degree

lip of Bottom

Shelf should be

on outside of

Side Panel.

REAR PANEL

PANEL

CASTOR LJ

SEAT

CASTOR _'_WHEEL HUB

Figure 3

HOLES FOR

DOOR STOP

IMPORTANT:

The 90 degree

lip of Top Shelf

be on

outside of Rear

Pane!.

\TOP PANEL OF

CABINET-Parts

List Item #53

_SIDE PANEL

Assembling 1"he Cabinet Doors

1. Install Door Stops to Bottom Shelf and Top

Panel of Cabinet. See Fig. 4. Secure firmly

using 4 of the 1/4"xl/2" Phillips head screws

and nuts.

2. if you haven't already done so, remove the

white protective film from the stainless steel

Doors. Attach a Door Handle to each Front

Door using 2 of the M4x6mm Phillips head

screws provided. See Fig. 8. Be careful not to

scratch the door surfaces.

3. When installing the Front Doors, make sure

the door bolt holes are located on the hinge

sides of the Cart Legs.

4. Install either Front Door by inserting 1/4"x5/8"

part4hreaded bolt through the lower door bolt

hole of the Front Door and into the tapped

hole of the Bottom Shelf. Tighten securely.

Next, align the upper door bolt hole of Front

Door with the tapped hole in the Top Panel

of Cabinet. Insert 1/4"x5/8" part4hreaded bolt

provided and tighten securely.

5. Repeat these steps to install the other Front Door.

How To Level The Gritl Cart So The Doors Line-Up

When the top edge of the cabinet doors do not line-up

your grill cart needs to be leveled. This step is often

required after initial assembly and when your grill has

been moved to a new location. To level your grill cart,

use an 11/16" open-end wrench to unscrew either front

or rear Castor counterclockwise from its Castor Seat

(see bottom of the Cart Leg) until the cabinet doors are

aligned. See Fig. 5.

Figure 4

TOP PANEL

OF CABINET

HINGE SIDE

OF CART LEGS

DOORSTOPS

Found in

Hardware Pack

BOTTOM

SHELF

Figure 5

UPPER DOOR

BOLT HOLE_

DOOR HANDLE

TAPPED HOLE

LOWER DOOR

BOLT HOLE

FRONT DOOR

Assernb{ingThe LP Gas Tank Hook

Attachthe PressureCylinderHolderandTank

Guideto the CartLegs-WheelSideof grillas

shownin Fig.6. Alignthe tappedholesof both

partswith the holeson SidePanel.Securefirmly

using4 of the 1/4"xl/2"Phillipsheadscrewsand

nutsprovided.

AssemblingTheGrilmPulled-outSpiceTray

1. install2 of the 1/4"xl/2"Phillipsheadscrews

to the rearof the Track.Withoutthesescrews

the Pulled-outSpiceTraywill notstopproperly.

2. SlidethePulled-outSpiceTrayintotheTracksuntil

it stops.See Fig. 7.

Install2 of the 1/'4"xl/2"Phillipshead screws

to the frontof the Track.This importantstep

preventsthe Pulled-outSpiceTrayfrom being

pulledoutsidethe tracks.See Fig.7.

Installing The GrimmHead

Nowthat you'veassembledthe grillcart you

can installthe pre-assembledGrill Head.See

Fig. 8. To reducethe weightof the Grill

Head,we suggestyou openthe Grill Lid and

removethe packedcomponents.Evenwith

the componentsremoved,this steprequires2

peopleto lift and positionthe Grill Headonto

the grill cart. Be sure to alignthe 2 holes

beneaththe hangledgeon eachside of the

Grill Headwith the 2 holeson each cross

braceof cart. RaiseGrill Lid and insert4 of

the 1/4"xl-3/8"Phillipsheadscrewsand lock

nutsand tightensecurely.

2. Fromthe backside of grill head,installthe

GreaseDrainingTray. See Fig. 8.

3. Centerthe GreaseReceptacleunderGrease

DrainingTray.See Fig. 8.

Figure6

TRACK

FOR PULLED-OUT

SPICE TRA_

PULLED-OUT

SPICE TRAY SIDE PANEL

Figure 7

PULLED-OUT

SPICE TRAY

Figure 8

GRILL HEAD

PRESSURE

CYLINDER

HOLDER

TANK GUIDE

PULLED-OUT

SPICE TRAY

GREASE

RECEPTACLE

CROSS BRACE

HANG LEDGE

GREASE

DRAINING

TRAY

Installing Side Burner and Side Shelf

1. Remove and discard the protective rubber boots

from the Side Shelf and Side Burner braces.

2. Enlisting the aid of an assistant, attach Side

Burner to tank side of grill. Remove the fasten-

ing strip from burner. Attach Side Shelf to side

opposite tank as shown in Fig. 9. Align the 4

holes on Side Shelf and Side Burner frame with

the Cart Legs. Tighten securely using 4 of the

1/4"x3/4" Phillips head screws provided.

3. Place a Storage Bin into left Side Shelf.

4. The Brass Adaptor of the Gas Valve Assembly

(located directly behind the Side Burner control

knob) has 2 threaded fittings. Connect the

Connection Tube from Grill Head to the horizon-

tal fitting. Connect hose end of LP gas regula-

tor to vertical fitting. Tighten both connections

securely with adjustable wrench. See Fig. 9a.

5. For Naturam Gas grills: Connect the hose

end of the 12' Natural Gas Hose to the

vertical fitting as shown in Fig. 9b. Also read

the natural gas safety instructions on the next

page.

6. On both LP gas and natural gas grills, con-

nect the Ignition Wire terminal from Side

Burner with the other from Grill Head. See

Fig. 9. Bind the connected Ignition Wires and

Connection Tube together using the supplied

Fastening Band.

7. Install and slide the 5 Tool Hooks onto the

Tool Holder from the narrow section. For

safety's sake, the Tool Hooks face in the

same direction as both ends of Tool Holder.

See Fig. 9c.

8. Attach the Tool Holder to the left Side Shelf.

Align the holes on Tool Holder with the holes

on the left side of Side Shelf. Secure firmly

using 2 of the M6 Phillips head screws and

M6 nuts packed with the Tool Holder.

9. Slide the 2 screw covers onto both ends of

Tool Holder. See Fig. 9c.

Figure 9c

Figure 9

STORAGE BIN

SIDE SHELF

CART LEGS

CONNECTION

TUBE

IGNITION WIRE

FROM SIDE BURNER

FROM GRILL HEAD

FASTENING

BAND

NOTCHED HOLE

FOR THE DIAL OF

FUEL GAUGE

SIDE BURNER

BRASSADAPT?, /

GASVALVE ._"

REGULATOR WITH HOSE

LPG MODEL ONLY

Figure 9a (LP gas modem only)

GAS VALVE FOR

SIDE BURNER

BRASS

ADAPTOR

CONNECTION

TUBEFROM

GRILL HEAD

REGULATOR

WITH HOSE

Figure 9b (Natural gas model only)

GAS VALVE FOR

BURNER

BRASS

SCREW COVER

12'NATURAL

GAS HOSE

TOOL HOLDER

TOOL HOOK

FACING INWARDS _

NARROW SECTION

CONNECTION

TUBE FROM

GRILL HEAD

Insta{lingLP Gas FuemGaugeAssemb{y

1. Unscrewthe M18x1.5and M8x1.25nutsfrom

the PressureCylinder.

2. Unscrewand removethe FixingRingfromthe

Dial.See Fig. 10a.

3. inserttheend with PressureCylinderthrough

the notchedholeon right SideShelf.See

Fig. 10b. Turn the Dialuntil it matchesthe

notchedhole,and pushit into the hole.

4. Screwthe FixingRingbackto the Dialfrom

the PressureCylinderside. See Fig. 10c.

5. insertthe PressureCylinderinto Pressure

CylinderGuide,and secureusingthe de-

tachedM18x1.5nut. See Fig. 11.

6. AttachTankHookto the lowerthreadof

PressureCylinder,and securefirmlyusingthe

detachedM8x1.25nut. Oncetank is con-

nected,the dial will indicateamountof gas

in tank.

Figure10a

FigurelOb

DIAL

FIXING RING

NOTCHED

HOLE

PRESSURE

CYLINDER

Your natural gas grill is designed to operate on

natural gas only, at a pressure of 7" water column

(W.C.) (1/4 psig or 1.75 kpa), regulated at the

residential meter. Check with your gas utility

company for local gas pressure and with your local

municipality for building code requirements. If your

residential gas line pressure has not been regu-

lated to 7" W.C, contact your local gas utility

company for professional assistance.

It is recommended that a ShutoffValve be installed at

the gas supplysource outdoors. Install ata point after

the gas pipe exits the outside wall and before the

quick-discon nect hose, or install it at the point before

the gas line piping enters the ground.

Pipe sealing compound or pipe thread tape

resistant to the action of natural gas must be used

on all male pipe threads when making the

connection.

Disconnect your gas grill from fuel source when

the gas supply is being tested at high pressures.

This gas grill and its individual shutoffvalve must

be disconnected from the gas supply pipe system

during any pressure testing of that system at

pressure in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5kpa).

Turn off your gas grill when the gas supply is

being tested at low pressures. The grill must be

isolated from the gas supply pipe system by

closing its individual manual shutoffvalve during

any pressure testing of the gas supply pipe

system at pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi

(3.5kpa).

Figure 10c

Figure 11

DIAL

PRESSURE

CYLINDER

TANK GUIDE

FIXING RING

CYLINDER

PRESSURE

CYLINDER GUIDE

_TANKHOOK

ignitor Battery Installation- See Fig. 12

1. Unscrewthe IgnitorCaplocatedon the grin

ControlPanelandremovethe Contactand

Springfromthe ignitorSlot.

2. Placethe manufacturersuppliedAA battery

into the ignitorSlot. Be sure to placethe

positivepolefacingtowardyou.

Place the Spring over the AA battery, then

place the Contact on top of the Spring.

Screw the ignitor Cap back onto the grill

Control Panel.

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 3=1/4" wide stainless mechanism found at the

front between each set of burners.) The easiest

way to ensure this is to perform the following

Electrode Check:

1. Be sure aN Control Knobs are set to OFF.

Open the Grin Lid.

. Have an assistant stand behind to the right

of the grill and look down at each Gas

Collector Box. NEVER put your face inside

the Grill Head.

Press the Ignitor Cap and have the assistant

watch for a smaN blue spark within each

Gas Collector Box. If a spark is present the

Electrode Tips are properly positioned.

4. If no spark is seen the Spark Gap shown in

Fig. 13 needs to be adjusted as follows:

', Using an adjustable wrench, loosen the Inside

Nut just until the Gas Collector Box can be

maneuvered and turned upward.

" The gap between the Spark Electrode Tip

and the Spark Receiver should be approxio

mately 3/16".

,, If the gap is wider than 3/16" use a pair of long

nose pliers and gently squeeze the Gas CoNec=

tot Box until the gap is correct.

,, Return the Gas CoNector Box to its original

horizontal position, secure the Inside Nut and

try the Electrode Check again.

Figure 12

IGNITOR CAP _,,

AA BATTERY

\ SPRING

CONTACT

Figure 13 - Side View

GAS COLLECTOR BOX

SPARK RECEIVER

IGNITOR SLOT

Installing CookingComponents Figure14

important:Beforecookingon yourgrillthefirst

time,washthe cookinggridsandcookingrack

withwarm,soapywater.Rinseand dry thoroughly.

Seasonwithcookingoil regularly.Aftercookingis

completed,turngrill to HIGHsettingfor aboutfive

minutesto burnoff excessgreaseor food residue.

1. Placethe2 StainlessSteelFlameTamerson

thelowerledgeaboveburners.See Fig. 14.

Theyshouldmeetin the center.

2. EvenlyspacethereversibleCastIronCooking

Gridson the ledgeabovethe StainlessSteel

FlameTamers.

SECONDARY

COOKING RACK

"-,\

CAST iRON _

COOKING GRID \

STAINLESS STEEL

FLAMETAMER

3. Place the Secondary Cooking Rack into the

slots on the upper left and upper right of grill

bowl panels.

Connecting A Liquid Propane Gas (LP gas)

Tank To Your Grill

Hang your filled gas tank on the Tank Hook.

The lower section of the gas tank will lean on

the Tank Guide. See Fig. 15. Make sure the

LP gas tank valve is in the full OFF position.

(Turn clockwise to close.)

2. Check the tank valve to ensure it has proper

external mating threads to fit the hose &

regulator assembly provided. (Type 1 connec-

tion per ANSI Z21.58a-1998)

3. Make sure all burner valves are in the OFF

position.

4. Inspect the valve connection port and regulator

assembly. Look for any damage or debris.

Remove any debris. Inspect hose for damage.

Never attempt to use damaged or plugged

equipment.

5. When connecting the hose and regulator

assembly to the tank valve, hand tighten nut

clockwise to a full stop. Do Not use a

wrench to tighten because it could damage

the Quick Coupling Nut and result in a

hazardous condition.

Figure 18

HOOK

CONNECTED

QUICK COUPLING

NUT

CAUTION: When the appliance is not in use, the

gas must be turned off at the supply tank.

6. Open the tank valve fully (counterclockwise).

Use a soapy water solution to check all

connections for leaks before attempting to light

your grill. See "Checking for LP Gas Leaks"

on page 16. If a leak is found, turn the tank

valve off and do not use your grill until the

leak is repaired.

Disconnecting A Liquid Propane Gas (LP gas}

Tank From Your Griti

1. Turn the burner valves and LP gas tank valve

to the full OFF position. (Turn clockwise to

close.)

2. Detach the hose and regulator assembly from

the LP gas tank valve by turning the Quick

Coupling Nut counterclockwise.

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.

2. Check gas valve orifices, burner tubes

and burner ports for any obstructions.

3. Perform gas leak check according to

instructions found on page 16 of this

manual.

z. WARNING

A strong gas smell, or the hissing sound of

gas indicates a serious problem with your gas

grill or the LP gas tank. Failure to immedi-

ately follow the steps listed below could result

in a fire or explosion that could cause seri-

ous bodily injury, death, or property dam-

age.

Shut off gas supply to the gas grill.

Turn the control knobs to OFF position.

Put out any flame with a fire extinguisher.

Open grill lid.

Get away from the LP gas tank.

Do not try to fix the problem yourself.

If odor continues or you have a fire you

cannot extinquish, call your fire department.

Do not call near the LP gas tank

because your telephone is an electrical

device and could create a spark resulting in

fire and/or explosion.

Checking For LP Gas Leaks

Never test for leaks with a flame. Prior to first

use, at the beginning of each season, or every

time your LP gas tank is changed, you must

check for gas leaks. Follow these four steps:

1. Make a soap solution by mixing one part

liquid detergent and one part water.

2. Turn the grill control knobs to the full OFF

position, then turn the gas ON at source.

3. Apply the soap solution to all gas connec-

tions. If bubbles appear in the soap solution

the connections are not properly sealed.

Check each fitting and tighten or repair as

necessary.

4. If you have a gas leak that you cannot

repair, turn off the gas at the source, discon-

nect fuel line from your grill and call

1-800-4-MY-HOME or your gas supplier for

repair assistance.

10.

11.

WARNING

Failure to open Grill or Side Burner Lid

during the lighting procedures could

result in a fire or explosion that could

cause serious bodily injury, death, or

property damage.

Set control knobs to OFF and open the LP gas

tank valve slowly until 1/4 to 1/2 open.

For grill lighting push and turn the LEFT control

knob to HIGH. To light the Side Burner turn its

control knob to HIGH.

Immediately press the electric ignitor for 3-4

seconds to light the burner.

If the burner does not light, turn the control knob to

OFF, wait 5 minutes for gas to clear, then retry.

Once the left grill burner is ignited, the adjacent

burner can be lit by simply turning its control knob

to HIGH.

Adjust control knobs to your desired cooking

temperature.

Lighting Your Grill by Match

To light your gas grill by match, follow steps 1 through

6 of the Basic Lighting Procedures. Then, insert a lit

match through the lighting hole on either side of the

grill. See Fig. 16. Turn the nearest control knob to the

HIGH setting to release gas. The burner should light

immediately.

Figure 16

_TING

HOLE

Basic Lighting Procedures

1. Familiarize yourself with the safety guidelines at

the front of this manual. Do not smoke while

lighting grill or checking gas supply connections.

2. Be sure the LP gas tank is filled.

3. Check that the end of each burner tube is properly

located over each valve orifice.

Never lean over the grill cooking area while

lighting your gas grill. Keep your face and

body a safe distance (at least 18 inches)

from the lighting hole or burners, when

lighting your grill by match.

Make sure all gas connections are securely

tightened.

Open the Grill Lid or Side Burner Lid, depending on

the burner you are lighting.

if thegrill fallsto light propeNy:

1. Turngasoffatsourceandturnthecontrolknobto

OFF.Waitatleastfiveminutesforgastoclear,

thenretry.

2. Checkgassupplyandconnections.

3. Repeatlightingprocedure.If yourgrillstillfails

to operateproperly,turnthegasoff atsource,

turnthecontrolknobsto OFF,thencheckthe

following:

,, Misaiignmentofburnertubesoverodfices

Correction:Repositionburnertubesoverorifices.

" Obstructioningasline

Correction:Removefuellinefromgrill.Donot

smoke!Opengassupplyforonesecondtoclear

anyobstructionfromfuelline.Closeoffgassupply

atsourceandreconnectfuellinetogrill.

" Pluggedorifice

Correction:Removeburnersfromgrillbypulling

cotterpin(beneathburner)usinga screwdriveror

pliers.Carefullylifteachburnerupandawayfrom

gasvalveorifice.Removetheorificefromgas

valveandgentlyclearanyobstructionwithafine

wire.Thenreinstalla[[orifices,burners,cotter

pinsandcookingcomponents.

ifanobstructionissuspectedingasvalvesor

gasvalvebracket,pleasecallforrepairserviceat

1-800-4-MY-HOME.

" Misalignmentofignitoronburner

Correction:Checkforproperpositionofthe

electrodetipasshownin Figure13.The gap

betweentheSparkElectrodeTipandSpark

Receivershouldbeapproximately3/16".Adjustif

necessary.Withthegassupplyclosedandall

controlknobssettoOFFpresstheelectric

ignitorcapandcheckforthepresenceofa spark

attheelectrode.

', DisconnectedignitionWires

Correction:Inspectthebnitorjunctionboxfound

behindtheControlPanel.Connectlooseignitor

wirestojunctionboxandtrytolightthegrill.

,, WeakAAbattery

Correction:UnscrewtheignitorCapand

replacethebattery.

. if the gdH still does not light you may need

to purge air from the gas line or reset the

regulator excess gas flow device. Note: This

procedure should be done every time a new

LP gas tank is connected to your grill.

To purge air from your gas line and/or

reset the regulator excess gas flow device:

" Turn the control knobs to the OFF position.

" Turn off the gas at the tank valve.

" Disconnect regulator from LP gas tank.

" Let unit stand for 5 minutes.

" Reconnect regulator to the LP gas tank.

" Turn the tank valve on slowly until 1/4 to

1/2 open.

" Open the Grill Lid or Side Burner Lid.

" Set control knobs to OFF and open the LP

gas tank valve.

" To light grill push and turn the LEFT

control knob to HIGH. To light the Side

Burner turn its control knob to HIGH.

5. if all checks or corrections have been made and

you still have questions about operating your gas

grill, ca[[ the Manufacturer's Customer Service

Help[ine 8am z 8pm CST, Monday through Friday at

1-888-317W642.

Should a "FLASH-BACK" fire occur in/or

around the burner tubes, follow the

instructions below. Failure to comply with

these instructions could result in a fire or

expbsion that could cause serious bodily

injury, death, or property damage.

, Shut off gas supply to the gas grill.

, Turn the control knobs to OFF position.

, Put out any flame with a fire extinguisher.

, Open grill Hd.

, Once the grill has cooled down, dean

the burner tubes and burners according

to the cleaning instructions found on

page 19 in this manual

Aswithallappliances,propercareandmaintenance

willkeepyourgrillintopoperatingconditionand

prolongitslife.Byfollowingthesecleaningprocedures

onatimelybasis,yourgrillwillstaycleanandwork

properlywithminimumeffort.

CAUTION:

BesureyourgrillisOFFandcoolbeforecleaning.

Takecarenottochiporscratchthepaintedsurfaces

becauseitwillvoidyourwarrantyagainstrusting.

CleaningThe Cooking Grids

Before initial use and periodically we suggest you wash

your cooking grids in a mild soap and warm water

solution. You can use a wash cloth or brass brush to

clean your cooking grids.

CAUTION:

Take care not to chip or scratch the porcelain finish

because it will void your warranty against rusting.

Never try to clean your cooking grids unless you are

sure the grids are cool to the touch.

Cleaning The Flame Tamers

Periodically you should wash the Flame Tamers in a

soap and warm water solution. Use a brass brush to

remove stubborn burnt-on cooking residue. Dry the

Flame Tamers thoroughly before you reinstall them into

the cooking bowl.

Cleaning The Grease Tray and Receptacle

To reduce the chance of fire, the Grease Draining Tray

and Grease Receptacle should be visually inspected

before each gdll use. Remove any grease and wash

grease tray and receptacle with a mild soap and warm

water solution.

Annual Cleaning of The Grill Interior

Burning-off the grill after every cookout will keep it

ready for instant use. However, once a year you

should give the entire grill a thorough cleaning to keep

it in top operating condition. Follow these steps:

1. Turn all burner valves to the full OFF position.

2. Turn the LP gas tank valve to the full OFF position.

3. Detach the LP gas regulator assembly from your gas

grill.

4. Remove and clean the flame tamers, cooking grids

and grill burners.

8. Check each spark electrode, adjusting as needed.

The space between the Spark Electrode Tip and

Spark Receiver should be approximately 3/16".

9. Replace the burners and adjust the gas collector

box. The edge of the collector box should be

overlapping the burner port.

10. Replace flame tamers and the cooking grids.

11. Reconnect the gas source and observe the burner

flame for correct operation.

Cleaning Exterior Surfaces:

Before initial use, and periodically thereafter, we

suggest you wash your grill using a mild soap and

warm water solution. You can use a wash cloth or

sponge for this process. Do not use a stiff wire or

brass brush that might remove paint during the

cleaning process.

Cleaning Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces:

Weathering and extreme heat can cause exterior

stainless steel surfaces to turn tan in color. Use a

foam or cream Stainless Steel Cleaner to polish the

stainless steel surfaces of your grill. Never use abra-

sive cleaners or scrubbers because they will scratch

and damage your grill. Follow these steps for the best

results.

. Turn the LP gas tank valve (clockwise) to the full OFF

position. Disconnect the regulator and hose assembly

from LP gas tank. Cover exposed gas fitting with

aluminum foil.

2. Remove dirt or grease using a soft cloth and polish

stainless surfaces. Wipe with a soft cloth.

3. Remove aluminum foil from exposed gas fitting and

allow grill to air dry before attaching the regulator

and hose to your LP gas tank.

5. Cover each gas valve orifice with aluminum foil.

6. Brush the inside and bottom of the grill with a stiff

brass brush, and wash with a mild soap and warm

water solution. Rinse thoroughly and let dry.

7. Remove aluminum foil from orifices and check

each orifice for obstruction.

CleaningThe BurnerTubesandBurnerPorts

Toreducethechanceof"FLASH=BACK"theproce=

durebelowshouldbefollowedatleastonceamonthin

latesummerorearlyfallwhenspidersaremostactive

orwhenyourgrillhasnotbeenusedforaperiodof

time.

1. TurnallburnervalvestothefullOFFposition.

2. TurntheLPgastankvalve(clockwise)tothefull

OFFposition.

3. DetachtheregulatorassemblyfromtheLPgas

tankbyturningtheQuickCouplingNutcounterz

clockwise.

4. Removethecookinggrids,flametamers,and

greasetraysfromyourgrill.

5. Removethecotterpinfromtherearundersideof

eachburnerusingapairoflongnosepliers.

6. Carefullylifteachburnerupandawayfromthegas

valveorifice.

7. Referto Fig. 1 and performoneof these

threecleaningmethods:

Benda stiff wire,(a lightweightcoathanger

workswell) into a smallhookas shown

below.Runthe hookthroughthe burner

tube and insidethe burnerseveraltimes to

removeanydebris.

Usea bottlebrushwith a flexiblehandle.

Runthe brushthroughthe burnertubeand

insidetheburnerseveraltimes,removing

any debris.

Usean air hoseto forceair througheach

burnertube.Theforcedair shouldpass

debrisor obstructionsthroughthe burner

and out the ports.

Regardlessofwhichburnercleaningprocedureyou

use,werecommendyoualsocompletethefollowing

stepstohelpprolongburnerlife.

1. Useawirebrushtocleantheentireoutersurface

ofeachburneruntilfreeoffoodresidueanddirt.

2. Cleananycloggedportswitha stiffwire,suchas

anopenpaperclip.

inspect each burner for damage (cracks or holes)

and if such damage is found, order and install a

new burner. After installation, check to insure that

the gas valve orifices are correctly placed inside

the ends of the burner tubes. Also check the

position of your spark electrode.

The location of the burner tube with respect

to the orifice is vital for safe operation.

Check to ensure the orifice is inside of 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 2

GAS VALVE ASSEMBLY

/ /

ORIFICE BURNER TUBE

Figure 1

GAS COLLECTOR BOX

SPARK ELECTRODE _"

ASSEMBLY \..

BURNER

BURNER PORT

TO CLEAN BURNER TUBE,

iNSERT HOOK HERE :................. ,

i ......................... OOT

/ COTTER PIN

BURNER TUBE

Question:CanI convertmyKenmoregasgrillfrom

onefueltypetoanother?

Answer:YourKenmoregasgrillismanufacturedto

exactspecificationsandisapprovedbytheCanadian

StandardsAssociation(CSA)forLPgasuseonly.For

yourownsafety,conversionkitsarenotavailableand

anyattempttoconvertyourgrillfromLPgastoNatural

Gaswillvoidyourproductwarranty.

Question:Whydoesn'tthehoseandregulatorassem-

blysuppliedwithmynewKenmoregrillfittheolderLP

gastankI'veusedforyears?

Answer:TheU.S.Governmentregulatesgasappli-

ancesandLPgastanks.Whenevernewregulationsare

passedtheLPgastankfittingsarealtered.Ifyourtank

doesnotfitthehoseandregulatorsuppliedwithyour

newgrill,thetankisoutdatedandmustbereplaced.

Question:Whatcancausegrillpartstorustandwhat

affectdoesithaveonthegrillmaterials.

Answer:Rustingisa naturaloxidationprocessand

mayappearoncast-ironandsteelparts.Rustwillnot

affecttheshorttermperformanceofyourgrilloraffect

thetasteofyourfoods.

Stainlesssteelgrillpartswillnotrust.However,weather-

ingandextremeheatcancausestainlesssteelLid

surfacestoturntancolor.Thisisdiscoloration,notrust.

Question:HowcanI minimizetheriskofrustor

stainlesssteeldiscoloration?

Answer:Toprotectagainstthenaturalrustingprocess,

theGrillBowl,Burners,CookingGridsandFlame

Tamershaveaporcelainfinish.However,dropping,

scrapingorscratchingtheseitemswilldamagethe

porcelainfinishandallowrusting.Werecommendyou

"season"theseitemsbeforeandaftereachuse.

Consistentseasoningwillhelpdeterrustingandwill

createaneasytocleancookingsurface.

Weatheringandextremeheatcancauseexterior

stainlesssteelsurfacestoturntanincolor- whichis

nottobeconfusedwithrust.Machineoilsusedinthe

manufacturingprocessofstainlesssteelcanalso

causethistanningcolor.Afterremovingtheprotective

PVCfilmfromyourGrillLiduseaStainlessSteel

Cleanertopolishtheinsideandoutsideofyourgrill

Lid.Neveruseabrasivecleanersorscrubbers.Follow

theeasy"CleaningExteriorStainlessSteelSurfaces"

proceduresfoundinthisOwner'sManual.

Question:HowdoIseasonCastiron?

Answer:Beforeandaftereachcookout,applyathin

layerofcookingoil,sprayorvegetableshorteningto

eachCookingGridandoptionalcast-ironaccessory.Be

suretocoattheentiresurfaceincludingedgesandany

areaswithchippedporcelain.InserttheCookingGrids

andaccessoriesintoyourgrillandwarm2to3 minutes.

Question:SometimesmygrilldoesnotlightwhenI

pushtheIgnitionButton.Why?

Answer:RefertotheLightinginstructionsinthis

Owner'sManual.Alsocheckthesecommoncauses:

, IgnitionAAbatterymayneedreplacing.

, ignitionwiresmaybeloose.RemovetheAAbattery,

inspecttheIgnitorJunctionBoxfoundbehindthe

ControlPanel,andconnectanyloosewires.

Question: What is the best way to protect my new

Kenmore gas grill from the weather?

Answer: A good quality grill cover should be used to

protect your gdJJwhen not in use. Kenmore Grill Cover

# 15811 is made to fit this particular grill model. Also,

follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions in this

Owner's Manual on a timely basis, and your new grill will

give you years of enjoyment.

Question: Where can I buy replacement parts?

Answer: For the repair or replacement parts you need

call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week 1-800-366-

PART (1-800-366-7278). Use only Sears authorized

parts. The use of any part that is not Sears authorized

can be dangerous and will also void your product

warranty. You will need your model number and serial

number to order parts.

Question: Are the serial and model numbers of my grill

listed somewhere for future reference?

Answer: This information is listed on a silver label found

on the right side of your Grill Head under the Side Shelf.

Question: Sometimes I hear a humming sound

coming from my regulator. What causes this?

Answer: The humming noise is actually the gas

flowing through the regulator. A low volume of noise is

perfectly normal and will not interfere with the opera-

tions of the grill. If humming noise is loud and exces-

sive you may need to purge air from the gas line or

reset the regulator excess gas flow device. Note: This

purging procedure should be done every time a new LP

gas tank is connected to your grill. For help with this

procedure refer to page 17, step 4, or call the

Customer Service Helpline at the number shown

below.

/!X WARNtNG

Your gritl wilt get very hot. Never lean

over the cooking area while using your grill.

Do not touch cooking surfaces, gdll housing,

grill lid or any other grill parts while the grill

is in operation, or until the grill has cooled

down after use.

Failure to comply with these instructions may

result in serious bodily injury.

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, close the lid, and

operate grill on the HIGH setting for three to five minutes.

CAUTION:

Operating your grill on the HiGH setting for longer than

five minutes may damage certain parts of your grill. Do

not leave your gNll unattended.

Preheating

To preheat, light your grill on HIGH, close the lid and

follow this timetable:

,, For high temperature cooking, preheat grill

3 to 5 minutes.

', For Iowtemperature cooking, preheat grill

3 minutes.

" To slow cook, preheating is not necessary.

Cooking Temperatures

High setting: Only use this setting for fast warm=up,

searing steaks or chops and for burning food residue

off the grill after cooking is complete. Never use the

HIGH setting for extended cooking.

Medium to Low settings: Most recipes specify

medium to low settings, including all smoking, rotis=

serie cooking and for cooking lean cuts such as fish.

NOTE: Temperature settings will vary with the amount

of wind and temperature outside your home.

Direct Cooking

The direct cooking method can be used with the

supplied cooking grids, optional griddle or cooking pan

placed directly over the lit grill burners. Direct cooking

requires the grill Hd to be open. This method is

ideal for searing and whenever you want meat, poultry

orfish to have an open-flame barbecued taste. Deep

frying and smoking are also best cooked in this

manner because they require direct heat.

Indirect Cooking

The indirect cooking method can also be used with the

supplied cooking grids, optional griddle, or cooking

pan. To cook indirectly, the food should be placed on

the left or right side of your grill with the burner lit on

the opposite side. Or place your food on the secondary

cooking rack mounted inside your grill bowl and light

the outer grill burners. Either way, indirect cooking

must be done with the lid down.

Seasoning Cooking Grids and Cast=iron

Before and after each cookout, apply a thin layer of

cooking oil, spray or vegetable shortening to each

cooking grid and/or optional cast iron cooking accesso-

ries. Be sure to coat the entire surface including edges

and any areas with chipped porcelain. Insert the cooking

grids into your warm grill for 2 to 3 minutes.

Flare=Ups

The fats and juices dripping from grilled food can cause

flare-ups. Sinceflare-ups impart a favorably distinctive

taste and color to food cooked over an open flame,

they should be accepted up to a point. Nevertheless,

uncontrolled flaring can result in a ruined meal.

Do not line the bottom of the grill housing

with aluminum foil, sand or any substance

that will restrict the flow of grease into the

grease draining tray and receptacle.

Failure to comply with these instructions

could result in a fire or explosion which

could cause serious bodily injury, death, or

property damage.

CONGRATULATIONS

Your Kenmore Elite gas grill is now ready to gritl.

Remember to keep the lid open when cooking directly

on the grill. For most foods it's best to start grilling on

high. Once the food is seared, reduce the heat to

medium. Foods marinated with ingredients such as

honey may burn because of the high sugar content.

You should begin their cooking on medium. A favorite

on the grill is sausages. Always cook them slowly and

if they're particularly fatty, it may be best to partially

boil them first.

GritlingSteakand Ribs

Turnthegrillburnersonhigh,closethelid

andpreheatyourgrill3to5minutes.Openlid

andplacethemeatonthecookinggrid

directlyabovethelitburners.Cookthemeat

onbothsidesuntilseared.Reducetheheat

tomediumandcookmeatuntildone.Grilling

timeswillvaryaccordingtomeatthickness.

GritlingHamburgerandSausages

Turnthegrillburnersonhigh,closelidand

preheatyourgrill3to5minutes.Openlidand

placethemeatonthecookinggriddirectly

abovethelitburners.Cookthemeatonboth

sidesuntilseared.Reducetheheatto

mediumandcookthemeatuntildone.

Grillingtimeswillvaryaccordingtomeat

thickness.

GritlingPoultry

Turnthegrillburnersonhigh,closelidand

preheatyourgrill2 to3minutes.Thenraise

thelid,reduceheattomediumandcook

poultrydirectlyoverlitburnersuntildone.

Poultryskinisfattyso youshouldexpect

someflare=upswhenusingthisdirect

method.

Tominimizeflare=ups,trygrillingpoultryusing

theindirectmethod.Placethepoultryonone

sideofthegrillwiththeopposingburnerson

mediumheat,andlowerthegrilllid.Grilling

timeswillvarybasedonthesizeofyour

poultry.

GritlingPork

Turnburnersonhighandpreheatyourgrill3

to5 minuteswiththeliddown.Raiselid,

placeporkoncookinggridandcookuntil

seared.Reduceheattomediumandcook

untildone.Grillingtimeswillvaryaccordingto

meatthickness.

Cutof Meat

T=bonesteak

Sirloinsteak

Beefspareribs

Porterhousesteak

NewYorkstripsteak

Hamburgers

Sausages

Chicken breast

(cook with bene down)

Chicken wings

Drumsticks

Whole bird

(cook with breast up)

Pork spare ribs

Chops

Loins

Cutlets

Approximate Cooking Times

Rare: 4=8 minutes

Medium: 10=14 minutes

Well done: 15=20 minutes

Rare: 4=6 minutes

Medium: 8=10 minutes

Well done: 10=15 minutes

Direct method:

approximately 15 minutes

Indirect method:

up to 30 minutes

indirect method:

approximately I hour

Rare: 4=8 minutes

Medium: 10=14 minutes

Well done: 15=20 minutes

WholeFishandWholeFillets

PreheatyourgrillonHiGHfor2=3minutes

withtheliddown.Raiselidandturnburners

tomediumheat.Placefish(skindown)on

grillandcookoverdirectheatuntildone.

Usecookingtimeasaguideor untilfishis

opaquebutstillmoist.

SmallerFishFimletsandCubes

Followthedirectionsfromabove,using

approximatecookingtimesshownatright.

Placeasmallpieceofaluminumfoilonthe

cookinggridsif thefishpiecesaresmall

enoughtodropbetweenthecookinggrids.

Cutof Meat

Wholefish

Wholefishfillets

Fishfillets

Bonelesscubes

ApproximateCookingTimes

10=12minutesperpoundor

untilfishis opaque

4 =5 minutes each side

or until fish is opaque

Prepare your fruit or vegetables and brush with butter

or basting sauce if desired. To cook indirectly, the

food should be placed on the [eft or right side of your

grill with the burner [it on the opposite side and the grill

lid down. Or center your food on the secondary

cooking rack and light the outer grill burners. Either

way, indirect cooking must be done with the lid

down.

in some instances, you may want to grill vegetables

and fruit directly over the heat, using the supplied

cooking grids or an optional griddle. Foods that work

best with direct heat are relatively soft and require a

short cooking time; mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes

and skewered fruit such as apricots, peaches, pine=

apple, strawberries and kiwis. Remember the grill lid

must remain up when cooking directly.

For veryfirm vegetables--particularly potatoes and

yams, we recommend that you partially boil until

almost cooked, before placing them on the grill.

Cooking times using the indirect method with the

hood down will be similar to those for your kitchen

oven. However, there are many factors such as outside

temperature, wind conditions and location of grill that

affect your grill performance so we suggest you watch

the grill thermometer and adjust the heat accordingly.

Cooking times for foods prepared with the direct

method will be much shorter mainly because of the

direct heat sourse and softness of the food. Timing will

be comparable to normal pan frying or grilling.

AnimportantNoteAboutHeatSettings

Thesuggestedheatsettingsshownareapproximate.

Therearemanyfactorssuchasoutsidetemperature,

windconditionsandgrilllocationthataffectyourgrill

performance.Weofferthesecookingtimesasa

convenience,butsuggestyouwatchthegrillthermom-

eterandadjusttheheataccordingly.

Preparingto Roast

Roastingusestheindirectcookingmethod.Therefore,

thefoodshouldbeplacedontheleftorrightsideofyour

grillwiththeburnerlitontheoppositeside.Placeyour

meatinsideanoptionalroastingrackandcookingpan

thatallowsyoutocollectjuicesformakinggravy.You

canalsousethesuppliedcookinggridwithanalumi-

numdrippanunderneath.Eitherway,indirectcooking

requiresthelidofyourgrilltobeclosed.

Preheatingyourgrillisnotrequiredforslowcooking

methodssuchasroasting,ifyoudochoosetopreheat

yourgrillbeforeroasting,turntheburnersonhighand

closelidforapproximately2-3minutes.

Foodpreparation

Trimmeatofexcessfat.Trussmeatandpoultrywith

cookingstringtoretainshapeifdesired.Baconstrips

canbeusedtocovertheoutsidesurfaceofleanmeat

andpoultrytohelppreventitfromdryingout.Another

methodforkeepingfoodmoistduringroastingistoput

waterinacookingpan,thencoverwithfoil.Thefoil

shouldberemovedforthefirstorthelastpartofthe

cookingtimetoensureproperbrowning.

Tips for roasting

Except when roasting with water in the roasting pan, the

juices that collect in the pan can be used as the base for

a tasty sauce or gravy. Place a cooking pan directly over

the heat, add extra butter if needed, then add several

spoonfuls of flour to thicken sauce. Finally, add sufficient

chicken or beef stock to obtain the desired consistency.

Once the meat is cooked, remove it from your grill and

cover with a piece of foil. Allow it to stand for 10-15

minutes which allows the juices to settle. This will make

carving easier and ensure a tender juicy roast.

Type of Food How Cooked Approximate Cooking Times

Beef Rare 18 minutes per pound

Medium 23 minutes per pound

Well done 27 minutes per pound

Lamb Medium 18 minutes per pound

Well done 23 minutes per pound

Veal

Pork

Chicken

Duck

Fish

Turkey, under 16 pounds

Turkey, over 16pounds

27 minutes per pound

30-33 minutes per pound

20-25 minutes per pound

25 minutes per pound

10 minutes per pound

20-25 per pound + 30 minutes

18-23 per pound + 15 minutes

BAKING TECHNIQUES

From casseroles and cornbread to delicious deserts like

fondue fruit skewers or crumb cake, baking on the grill is

as easy as baking in the kitchen.

Preparing to Bake

To bake in your new grill you'll need a baking dish or

cast-iron cooking pan, and a pair of insulated cooking

mitts. If the cooking pan is cast-iron be sure to season

the pan before use.

Preheat your grill 3-5 minutes, then lower heat to achieve

the baking temperature desired. Baking uses the

Oven Temperature

Slow 300 ° - 340 ° F

Moderate 355 ° - 390 ° F

High 410 ° - 480 ° F

indirect cooking method. Therefore, your cooking pan

should be placed on the left or right side of your grill with

the burner lit on the opposite side.

Tips for Baking

Prepare your favorite recipe as you would in the kitchen.

Foods cooked in the grill for long periods of time should

always be covered in aluminum foil to retain moisture.

You will need to stir the food several times as it bakes,

and add additional liquid if required.

Watch the temperature, and adjust to cook according to

your recipe directions.

Recommended Grill Setting

Both outside burners on low

One outside burner on high and the other outside burner

on low

Both outside burners on high

STIR-FRYINGTECHNIQUES

Thismethodofcookingispopulararoundtheworldand

canbeeasilyaccomplishedoutdoorsonyourKenmore

Elitegasgrill.It'saquickandhealthfulwayofprepar-

ingacompletemealusingmeat,poultryorseafoodin

infinitecombinationswithotherinterestingingredients

likevegetables,riceornoodles.

Preparingto Stir-fry

Althoughit is possible to stir fry in other dishes, the

wok is your best tool. Its high sides enable the cook to

stir food without spillage. Its construction allows you to

cook quickly at high temperatures, with instant control

of heat which is essential for successful stir frying.

Food preparation

Slice meat and poultry into long thin strips and cube

fish fillets. Remove all fat from meat and poultry and

cut large vegetables into even slices or cubes.

Marinate foods for extra flavor and tenderness. Marinat-

ing times will vary for red meat, fish and or various

cuts. Less tender cuts of meat should be marinated

longer. Remember to always chill marinating food in

the refrigerator prior to cooking.

Stir-fry meats, poultry or fish first. Next, add hard

vegetables like carrots. Then continue with softer

vegetables like snowpeas and peppers. To ensure even

cooking, continually stir and toss the food in the wok

using a wooden spoon or spatula.

Tips for Stir-frying

Place the wok directly over a high heat on your grill or side

burner. Add only a small amount of food at a time to

ensure fast cooking and also to allow the wok to reheat

between ingredients.

DEEP-FRYING TECHNIQUES

A wide variety of foods can be deep-fried outdoors on

your grill, from potatoes, to seafood and chicken.

Deep-frying uses a large portion of oil, preferably

saturated. The outdoor location is ideal for deep-frying

as smoke, grease and smells reach for the sky--not

the ceiling of your kitchen.

Preparing to Deep-fry

Deep-fry on your grill using a cooking pan or wok, over

direct heat with the grill lid raised.

Fill the cooking pan no more than half full of vegetable

or corn oil. Start with low heat, then raise the heat

gradually. Check the temperature of the oil carefully

with a frying thermometer or test with a cube of bread.

The cube of bread should brown in about 30 seconds

for most cooking needs. A temperature between 350

and 400 degrees is optimal for preparing the majority

of deep-fried foods.

Food Preparation

Foods being deep-fried taste better when coated with

either batter or breadcrumbs to add flavor and prevent

moisture from escaping.

Tips for Deep-frying

Wear an insulated cooking glove and slowly lower

foods into the hot oil using a wire scoop or stainless

steel tongs. Add only a small quantity of food to the

oil, allow it to cook, then repeat with another small

quantity. This ensures the oil doesn't drop in

temperature.Once the food is cooked, remove it

carefully and drain onto a paper towel. Turn the heat

off as soon as you have finished deep-frying and allow

the pan to cool. When the oil is cool, remove all

remnants of fried foods by straining it through a fine

metal sieve. Once the oil is quite cool, store it in a

clean bottle for future use.

Vegetables are generally easy to cook on the grill. The

cooking rack makes it convenient because you can

still use the main cooking area while the vegetables

are suspended above the grids.

Pre-cook hard vegetables by briefly boiling or

microwaving them before cooking on the grill. Wrap

vegetables in a double thickness of foil to protect them

while cooking on the grill. Then, remove the foil if

desired, 10-15 minutes before the end of cooking,

brush vegetables with butter or oil and finish cooking.

The cooking rack can be used for purposes other than

just the obvious. Consider using it for warming French

bread, garlic bread, croissants or even bagels.

A small whole fish wrapped in foil also cooks well in

the cooking rack. Parcels of seafood such as scal-

lops, prawns and sliced fish fillets prepared in a sauce

and portioned into small foil wraps cooks well this

way, too.

ROTISSERIETECHNIQUES

Rotisseriecookingproducesfoodsthataremoist,

flavorfulandattractive.Althoughtherotisserieismost

commonlyusedforcookingmeatorpoultry,nearly

anythingcanbeusedifpreparedproperly.

BalancingtheFood

inrotisseriecooking,balancingthefoodisofutmost

importance.Therotisseriemustturnevenlyorthe

stoppingandstartingactionwillcausethefoodtocook

unevenlyandpossiblyburntheheavierside.

Theeasiestfoodstobalancearethoseofuniform

shapeandtexture.Totestifthefoodisbalanced

correctlywhensecured,placetheendsoftherotis-

seriespitlooselyinthepalmsofyourhands.If thereis

notendencytoroll,givethespita quarterturn.If itis

stillstable,giveita finalquarterturn.Itshouldrest

withoutturningineachofthesepositions,itcanthen

beattachedtoyourgrill.

FoodPreparation

Whenpreparingpoultry,trussthebirdstightlysothat

wingsanddrumsticksareclosetothebodyofthebird.

Thecavityofthebirdmaybestuffedpriortothisifyou

wish.Pulltheneckskindownand,usingasmall

skewer,fixit tothebackofthebird.Pushtherotis-

seriespitthroughlengthwise,catchingthebirdinthe

forkofthewishbone.Centerthebirdandtightenwith

theholdingforks.Testthebalanceasdescribedabove.

Arolledpieceofmeatrequirestherotisserieskewerto

beinsertedthroughthecenterofthelengthofmeat,

thensecuredandbalanced.

Formeatsthatcontainbones,itis besttosecurethe

rotisserieskewerdiagonallythroughthemeatysec-

tions.Ifprotrudingbonesorwingsbrowntooquickly,

coverwithpiecesoffoil.

Tipsfor RotisserieCooking

Whenrotisseriecooking,themajorityofheatwillcome

fromanindirectsource.Inotherwords,the burnersat

eachendofthegrillarelitandthefoodisplaced

centrallyontherotisserie,withnodirectheatsource

underneath.Tocatchanydripsfromtherotisseriefood

itwillbenecessarytoremovethecookinggridsand

thenplaceadrippandirectlyunderthefood.These

drippingscanbeusedtomakegraviesandother

saucestoaccompanythecookedmeats.Placethelid

downoverthefoodwhenyoustarttocook.

Thecookingtimesonarotisseriewillbeapproximately

thesameasforovencooking.

SMOKINGTECHNIQUES

Smokinggivesfoodadistinctive,deliciousflavor.This

surprisinglyquickandversatilecookingmethodexpands

thecreativechef'smenuwithendlessnewandinnovative

waystopreparepopularbarbecuedishes.

Preparingto Smoke

AllyouneedforsmokingonyourKenmoreElitegas

grillisa cookingpanandroastingrack.First,linethe

insideofthepanwithfoil.Thesmokingagent,either

purewoodchipsorsmokingmix,issprinkledoverthe

foil.Driedherbsandspicesmayalsobeaddedto

producedifferentflavors.Placethecookingpan

directlyovertheburner.Thedirectheatwilleventually

producesmokeandseasonthefood.Elevateyour

foodabovethecookingpanwitharoastingrackor

bakingrack.

Tipsfor Smoking

Youcanreducethestrengthofthesmokeflavorby

onlysmokingforhalforthreequartersofthecooking

time,thenroastyourfooduntildone.Theheatre=

quiredforsmokingisnormallylowtomedium.

Foodsnaturallyhighinoilslendthemselveswellto

smoking,whiledrierfoodsbenefitfromamarinade.

Redmeats,poultry,game,fishandseafoodcanallbe

smokedeasilyinyournewgrill.Youcanalsorubthe

foodwithherbs,spicesorflavoredoils.Anenormous

arrayoffoodscanbesmokedinyourKenmoreElite

gasgrilltoproducestunningresultswithverylittle

effort.Hereareafewsuggestions:

', Tuna steaks, marinated in Asian flavors of sesame

oil, soy sauce and sherry.

" Pork fimJets,rubbed with ginger, orange rind and

brushed with maple syrup.

,, Mussels, brushed with lemon rind and chiJioil.

,, Lamb cutlets, marinated in virgin olive oil, lemon,

oregano and black pepper. The same marinade can

be used for a whole leg or rack of lamb.

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

1/4

1/8

large sweet onions, sliced (12 to 16 ounces)

tablespoons margarine or melted butter

teaspoons dry mustard

teaspoons honey

pound lean ground beef

teaspoon salt

teaspoon pepper

slices Texas toast

lettuce leaves

tomato slices

Preparing Onions

Place onions in a cooking pan or on a small piece of

aluminum foil. Combine melted margarine, mustard

and honey, then drizzle over onions. Cover pan with

lid or fold up edges of foil and seal with double fold to

completely enclose onions--leaving space for steam to

build. Place pan or foil packet on grill directly over

medium heat for 15 minutes with the grill hood up.

Preparing Burgers

While onions are cooking, combine ground beef, salt

and pepper in a medium bowl and mix well. Shape

mixture into four 3/4 inch burger patties and add to

grill, directly over heat. Gdll burgers along with onions

for about 5 minutes, then turn burgers. Grill for 8 to 10

minutes more or until no pink remains in meat, and

onions are tender. To serve, toast both sides of Texas

toast on grill. Then top each slice of Texas toast with a

burger, lettuce, tomato and onion. Sprinkle with

pepper if desired.

DOUBLE SALSA BURGERS

A fresh tomato salsa flavors the beef mixture for a

zesty tasting burger. The salsa also serves as a

colorful topping. Makes 6 burger patties.

ingredients

1/2

1/4

large tomato, seeded and finely chopped

cup finely chopped green pepper

cup finely chopped red onion

finely chopped, seeded jalapeno peppers

gadic clove, minced

tablespoon snipped cilantro

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

2 cups shredded lettuce

1/3 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup dairy sour cream and/or guacamole

Preparing the Salsa

Combine tomato, green pepper, onion, jalapeno

peppers, garlic, ciJantro and salt in a bowl Set

aside 2 tablespoons of salsa. Cover and chili

remaining salsa until serving time.

Preparing Burgers

in another bowl, combine ground beef with 2

tablespoons of reserved salsa, mix well. Shape

mixture into six 1/2 inch thick burgers and place on

the grill directly over medium heat with hood up.

Grill for 13 to 15 minutes or until no pink remains.

Turn burgers once, halfway through grilling time.

Arrange the shredded lettuce on individual plates.

Top lettuce with a burger, cheddar cheese and

salsa. Serve with sour cream and/or guacamole.

CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOGS

Serve these hot dogs "Chicago-style" with pickled pep-

pers! Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

1/3

1/4

cup ketchup

cup chopped pickled peppers

tablespoons pickle relish

tablespoons chopped onion

teaspoon poppy seed

fully cooked 4-ounce jumbo hot dogs

hot dog buns

Preparing the Relish

Combine ketchup, chopped pickled peppers, relish,

onion and poppy seed in a small bowl, then set aside.

Preparing Hot Dogs

Place hot dogs on grill directly over medium heat 5 to

8 minutes with the lid up. Turn hot dogs and brush with

some of the relish mixture. Grill hot dogs 6 to 8 minutes

more or until thoroughly cooked.

To Serve

Toast inner sides of hot dog buns on grill. Serve hot

dogs inside buns and top with remaining relish mixture.

RiB EYESTEAKSWiTHGRILLEDGARLIC

Astheycook,thegarlicclovesmellowinflavor,

makinga delicioussauceforanygrilledmeat.Andfor

anappetizer,spreadthesoftenedclovesovertoasted

slicesoffrenchbread!Makes4 servings.

ingredients

wholeheadofgarlic

tablespoonsoliveoilorcookingoil

tablespoonsnippedfreshbasil,or 1/2

teaspoondriedbasil,crushed

tablespoonsnippedfreshrosemaryor1/2

teaspoondriedrosemary,crushed

twelve-oz,bonelessribeyesteaks

PreparingtheGarlic

Useacookingpanortearoffa24x18-inchpieceof

aluminumfoilandfoldlonglengthinhalf,thentrimto

makea 12-inchsquare.Removetheouterlayerof

garlichead,thencutoffanddiscardthetop 1/2-inch

ofgarlicheadtoexposethegarliccloves.Placegarlic

headincenterofacookingpanorin centeroffoil

withallsidesofthefoilfoldeduparoundthegarlicto

formacup.Drizzlegarlicwithoilandsprinklewith

basilandrosemary.Coverpanor twisttheendsofthe

foiltocompletelyenclosethegarlic.

PreparingSteaks

Placesteaksandthegarlicpackongrilldirectlyover

mediumheatandcookabout7minuteswiththelidup.

Turnsteaksandgrillfor5to8minutesmore,oruntil

cookedtotaste.Thenremovesteaksandplaceon

platter.Removegarlicanddrizzleitsjuicesoveryour

steak.Removethesoftenedgarlicclovesandspread

overyoursteak.Seasonwithsaltandpepperas

desiredandcutintoserving-sizepieces.

Preparation

Combineketchup,pepper,rosemary,basilandgarlic

powder.Coatbothsidesofsteakwithmixture.Grill

steakwithhoodup,directlyovermediumheatfor6

minutes.Turnsteakandgrillfor8to12minutesmore

oruntilcookedasdesired.Cutintoservingsize

pieces.

BARBECUEDRiBS

Servethistangybarbecueclassicwithcorn-on-the-

cob,greensalad,potatosaladorcoleslaw!

Makes4servings.

Ingredients

2 poundsAmericanstyleporkspareribs

1/2 cupbarbecuesauce

1/2 cuptomatosauce

2 clovesgarlic,crushed

juiceof I lemon

fewdropsoftobascosauce

Preparation

Placeribsintoa largeglassorceramicdish.

Combineremainingingredientsandpouroverthe

ribs.Refrigerateforseveralhours.

Preheatyourgrill3mintesandplacetheribson

cookinggrid.Cookindirectly,overa lowtomedium

heatuntilcooked.Duringthelastfewminutesof

cookingyoucancookthe ribsoveradirectfirefor

addedbarbecueflavorandtexture.

HERB-PEPPERSiRLOiNSTEAK

Theheartybeefflavoriscomplementedwithadeli-

ciousherbcoating!Makes6servings.

Ingredients

2 tablespoonsketchup

1/2 teaspooncoarselygroundpepper

11/2 teaspoonssnippedfreshrosemaryor 1/2

teaspoondriedrosemary,crushed

11/2 teaspoonssnippedfreshbasilor1/2teaspoon

driedbasil,crushed

1/8 teaspoongarlicpowder

1 11!2-poundbonelessbeefsirloinsteak,

cutl-inchthick

MARINATEDTUNASTEAK

Experimentwithuniquedishes,likethistunasteak

recipeboastingadeliciouswinemarinade!

Makes4 servings.

ingredients

1/3

1/4

6-ouncefreshorfrozentunasteakscut1inch

thick.Thawfishiffrozen

cupdrywhitewine

tablespoonlemonjuice

tablespoonoliveoilorcookingoil

clovegarlic,minced

teaspoonssnippedfreshrosemary,crushed,

or1/2teaspoondriedrosemary,crushed

teaspoonsnippedfreshoregano,crushed,or

1/4teaspoondriedoregano,crushed

teaspoonsalt

Preparation

Combinewine,oil,garlic,rosemary,oreganoand

salt.Placetunasteakinplasticbagandintoshallow

dish,addmarinadethensealbag.Rotatebagto

coatfishwellthenchiliforupto2hours,turning

fishonce.

Removefishfrombaganddiscardmarinade.Placea

cookingpanwithbakingrackorroastingrackinto

centerofgrillwithouterburnersonmediumheat.

Cooktunasteakontopofrackwithliddownfor8to

12minutesor untilfishbeginstoflakeeasily.Turn

fishonceduringcooking.Whencooked,removefish

fromgrillandserve.

MUSTARD-GLAZEDHALIBUTSTEAKS

Asimplesauceofmeltedmargarine,lemonjuice,

Dijon-stylemustardandbasiladdsascintillatingnote

tothesesizzlingfishsteaks!Makes4 servings.

Ingredients

6-ouncefreshorfrozenhalibutsteaks,cut1

inchthick

tablespoonsmargarineorbutter

tablespoonslemonjuice

tablespoonDijon-stylemustard

teaspoonssnippedfreshbasilor 1/2

teaspoonsdriedbasil,crushed

Preparation

Combinethawedfish,margarineor butter,lemon

juice,mustardandbasilintoacookingpanor

aluminumfoilrectangle,andcookdirectlyoverlow

flameuntilmelted.Brushmixtureoverbothsidesof

halibutfishsteaks.Pourbalanceof mixtureinto

smallbowl.

Placecleancookingpanorfoiloncenterof grill

withbothouterburnersonmedium.Placefishon

grillandcloselid.Cookindirectlyfor8 to 12

minutesorjustuntilfishbeginstoflakeeasily,

turningonceandbrushingasneededwithremain-

ingmixture.

ALMONDCOATEDTROUT

Thisdeliciousrecipeisuniqueandeasytoprepareon

yourKenmoreElitegasgrill.Makes4 servings.

Ingredients

1/2

1/3

trout

cupallpurposeflour

egg,lightlybeaten

cupslicedalmonds

cupparmesancheese,grated

oliveorpeanutoilforfrying

Preparation

Removetheheadandtailfromtroutandfilletall

bones.Cuteachfishinhalftoform4 longfillets.

Coatfishinflour,dipineggandrollinalmonds.

Refrigeratefor 1hour.

Fillacastgronpanwith1to2 inchesofoil,and

placeoverhighheat.Cooktroutuntilgoldenbrown.

Drainoil,sprinkletroutwithparmesancheeseand

serverightfromthegrill.

SOUTHWESTCHCKENBREASTS

Thispopularrecipecanalsobeagrilledchicken

salad!Slicechickenintosmallstripsandplacethem

ontopofshreddedlettucewithavocadodressingand

topwithcheese!Makes6servings.

ingredients

1/4

cupdrywhitewine

tablespoonsoliveoilorcookingoil

teaspoonssnippedfreshtarragonor1/4

teaspoondriedtarragon,crushed

teaspoonsalt

skinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves

avocados,pitted,peeledandchopped

tomato,chopped

clovegarlic,minced

tablespoonsfinelychoppedseeded

greenchilipeppersofyourchoice

greenonions,finelychopped

tablespoonsnippedfreshcilantro

tablespoonhoney

tablespoonlemonjuice

PreparingtheChicken

Combinewine,oil,tarragonandsalt.Rinsechicken

anddrywithpapertowels.Placechickeninplastic

bagandintoshallowdish--thenaddmarinadeandseal

bag.Rotatechickentocoatwellandchiliupto24

hours,turningbagoccasionally.

PreparingtheAvocadoDressing

Combineavocados,tomato,garlic,chilipeppers,

onions,cilantro,honeyandlemonjuice.Tosswell

thencoverandchillupto2 hours.

GrillingtheChicken

Removethechickenfromplasticbagandreservethe

marinade.Grillchickendirectlyovermediumheatwith

lidupfor5minutes.Turnchickenandbrushwith

marinade,thengrillfor5-10minutesmoreoruntil

chickenisnolongerpink.Servewithsideofavocado

dressing.

BARBECUEDCHCKEN

Anotherbackyardfavorite,thisrecipeincludesan

easytomake,sweetandspicysauce.

Makes4 servings.

Ingredients

1/2 cupketchup

1/4 cuporangemarmalade

1 tablespoonvinegar

1/2 teaspoonceleryseed

1/2 teaspoonchilipowder

1/4to 1/2teaspoonbottledhotpeppersauce

1 2 1/2to3 poundbroiler-fryerchicken,pre-cut

PreparingtheSauce

Combineketchup,marmalade,vinegar,celery

seed,chilipowderandhotpeppersaucein a

cookingpan,andcookdirectlyovera lowto

mediumheat.Leavethecookedsauceinthepan

andremovefromheatuntilchickenisprepared.

PreparingtheChicken

Washchickenanddrywithpapertowels.Turn

outsideburnersonmediumandplacepre-cut

chickenpieces(bonesidedown)in centerof grill.

Closelidandcookindirectlyfor 1houroruntil

chickenisnolongerpink.Brushoccasionallywith

sauce.Removechickenfromgrilloncecooked,

thenplacecookingpanwithsauceintocenterof

grillandreheat.Pourwarmedsauceoverchicken

andserve.

TRADITIONALHOLIDAYTURKEY

imagineeveryone'ssurprisewhenyouserveyour

nextholidayturkey--completewithdressing--delicious

andtenderstraightfromthegrill! Serves8 - 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

1/4

1/2

ounces butter

onions, finely chopped

ounces bacon, chopped

tablespoons port wine

cup red wine

chicken stock cubes

ounces chopped cashews, hazelnuts or

pecans

cup chopped celery

cup chopped carrot

1 - 1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs

1 egg, lightly beaten

-- salt and pepper to taste

Preparing the Dressing

Prepare dressing in a cooking pan directly over

medium heat. Melt butter, add onions and bacon then

saute 3 minutes. Add port, red wine and stock cubes

and bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Remove pan to

allow ingredients to cool. Add remaining ingredients

and mix.

Preparing the Turkey

Although not required, you may want to preheat your

grill 3 minutes.

Wash inside of turkey and dry with paper towels.

Pack breadcrumb seasoning into the turkey cavity.

Combine the butter, thyme, lemon juice and rind

together in a bowl. Using turkey baster, insert butter

mixture under skin covering the turkey breast.

Truss the turkey with string and place it on a baking

pan or roasting rack that rests into a cooking pan.

Remove the cooking grids from your grill if neces-

sary, then place the cooking pan and turkey in the

center of your grill. Turn one outside burner to low,

the other to medium, and close lid. Cook indirectly

for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until cooked. Halfway through

cooking time you may alternate burner temperatures

so that the turkey browns evenly. Once cooked,

remove dressing from cooked turkey, slice and serve.

PIZZA ON THE GRILL

You may never want to calJ out for pizza again!

FoNow this pizza dough recipe, or purchase ready-

made pizza dough found in your grocers refrigerated

section--next to the biscuits. Slice and serve directly

from the griJl. Serves 6 - 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons dried yeast

1 cup lukewarm water

1/2 teaspoon sugar

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 cups all purpose flour

1/4 cup tomato paste or Italian tomato sauce

6 ounces sliced pepperoni

1 red pepper, roasted and sliced

3/4 cup pitted black olives

8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese

It's easy to customize this recipe with toppings to suit

your family's taste. For spicier crust, lightly rub the

dough with olive oil then spice with pepper and gadic

salt before spreading your tomato sauce.

Preparing the Pizza Dough

Combine yeast, water and sugar together and let

stand in a warm place until mixture starts to foam.

Add this yeast mixture to flour and oil and combine to

form your pizza dough. Knead on a lightly floured

surface until smooth and elastic. Cover and stand in a

warm place until doubled in size. Knock back dough

and roll out to a rectangle the size of your cooking

pan or baking dish. Place dough into a lightly oiled

pan.

If you purchased a ready-made pizza dough,

simply open can and roll dough into a lightly oiled

cooking pan.

Preparing the Pizza

Spread tomato paste or Italian tomato sauce on top of

your pizza dough. Top with pepperoni, red peppers,

olives, and lastly, mozzarella cheese. Or if you prefer,

you may place cheese first with toppings on last.

Place cooking pan in center of grill and cook indio

rectly, with one outside burner on high and the other

on low, for approximately 20 minutes or until bottom of

crust is light brown. Lastly, raise the lid and finish

cooking pizza by turning burner under the cooking

pan on high for about 2 minutes. This will insure the

center of pizza gets brown. Then turn off heat, slice

and serve directly from pan.

FRESHVEGETABLESTR-FRY

TakeatriptotheOrientwiththiseasy, and healthy

vegetable recipe. Makes 4 - 6 servings.

Ingredients

1/2

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

Preparation

Heat oil in a wok or saute pan, directly over a high

heat. Add onion and cook 1 minute. Add carrot and

broccoli and stir-fry 2 minutes, then add red

pepper, celery and snow peas and continue

cooking 1 minute more. Add chicken broth and toss

vegetables until cooked to desired doneness.

OMON BLOSSOMS

Great served as a snack, or to dress up barbecued

meats, poultry or fish. Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

1/8

medium sweet onions (4=5 ounces each)

tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

teaspoon Dijomstyle mustard

teaspoon hot pepper sauce

tablespoon brown sugar

pepper (optional)

Preparation

Peel onions, then cut almost completely through each

onion, forming 8 wedges. Onion will be loose, but still

be intact. Prepare four 12qnch squares of aluminum

foil. Place one onion in the center of each foil square.

Stir margarine (or butter) with hot pepper sauce and

drizzle over onions. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Then

bring up two sides of foil square and double fold.

Bring remaining corners up and completely enclose -

leaving enough space for steam to build.

Place wrapped onion blossoms on grill, directly over

medium heat. Close lid and cook 15 to 25 minutes or

until onions are nearly tender. Make a 2qnch opening

at the top of each onion wrapping, then close lid and

cook 5 to 10 minutes more, or until onions are lightly

browned. Sprinkle with pepper if desired and serve

,,warm.

GRILLED POTATO SKINS

Serve these crispy potatoes as a snack or side dish.

We've included microwave instructions for a timesaw

ing short cut. Makes 12 servings.

Ingredients

1/2

baking potatoes (about 8 ounces each)

tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

cup picante sauce

cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces

slices bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled

or use prepackaged bacon bits

chopped tomato (optional)

diced green onion (optional)

cup sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Puncture clean potatoes with a fork, wrap in alumi-

num foil and place directly over low to medium heat.

Close lid and cook directly for 1 hour or until center is

tender. OR - Microwave clean, punctured potatoes

on high for 15 to 20 minutes, or until center tender.

Allow cooked potatoes to cool then unwrap and

discard foil.

Cut potatoes in half - lengthwise. Scoop out potato

pulp (serve separately or discard.) Be sure to leave

l/4qnch thick potato shell remaining. Brush the inside

of each potato shell with melted margarine. Spoon 2

teaspoons picante sauce into each potato shell,

sprinkle with cheese and top with bacon.

Place prepared potato skins on grill, directly over

medium heat. Close lid and cook for 8 to 10 minutes

or until potato skins are crisp. Sprinkle each potato

skin with tomato and green onion and then top with

sour cream, if desired.

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