Kenmore 122.16118 User Manual

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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.

1. Make a 50/50 mild soap solution
2. Turn the control knobs to full OFF position; then
turn gas ON at supply tank.
3. Apply the soap solution with a clean brush to all gas
connections. See below. If growing bubbles appear in
the solution the connections are not properly sealed.
Check each fitting and tighten or repair as necessary.
.

4. If you have a gas connection leak you cannot repair,
turn gas OFF at supply tank, disconnect fuel line from
your grill and call 1-800-4-MY-HOME or your gas
supplier for repair assistance.
5. Also apply soapy solution to the tank seams. See
below. If growing bubbles appear, shut tank OFF and
do not use or move it! Contact an LP gas supplier or
your fire department for assistance
.

Grill Lighting Instruction

Basic Lighting Procedure
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 sufficiently full.
3. Check that the end of each burner tube is properly
located over each valve orifice.
4. Be sure all gas connections are securely tightened.
5. Open the grill main lid and side burner lid.

WARNING

Failure to open grill lid during the lighting
procedure could result in a fire or explosion
that could cause serious bodily injury, death,
or property damage.

6. Push and turn one burner knob
counterclockwise to “HI” position. Pilot torch will
light. Hold at high setting for 3-4 seconds until
burner is lit. After the burner is lit, adjust the knob
to desired heat setting. Repeat this step to turn on
additional burners.

7. If the burner does not light after 3-4 seconds,
turn control knob to “OFF” position. Then turn gas
“OFF” at tank and wait 5 minutes for gas to clear.
Then repeat step 6.
8. If lighting still doesn’t occur, refer to If Grill Still
Fails To Light on next page.

USING THE SIDE BURNER:
Inspect the gas supply hose prior to turning the
gas “ON”. If there is evidence of cuts, wear or
abrasion, it must be replaced prior to use. Do not
use the side burner if the odor of gas is present.
WARNING: Always keep your face and body as
far away from the burner as possible when
lighting.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIDE BURNER
1. Open side burner lid fully.
2. Remove any utensils from side burner grate.
3.. Push and turn the burner knob
counterclockwise to “HI” position Hold at high
setting for 3-4 seconds until burner is lit. After the
burner is lit, adjust the knob to desired heat setting.
4. If the burner does not light after 3-4 seconds,
turn control knob to “OFF” position. Then turn gas
“OFF” at tank and wait 5 minutes for gas to clear.
Then repeat step 3.
5. If lighting still doesn’t occur, refer to If Grill Still
Fails To Light on next page.

Approximate 1-1/2 “
Flame Height

Gas Connection Leak Check

Gas Tank Leak Check