Kenmore 141.16322 - Manual (Page 3)

Pre-Assembly Instructions For Your Safety
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Failure to comply with these instructions could
result in a fire or explosion that could cause
serious bodily injury, death or property damage.
Spiders and small insects can spin webs and
nest in the grill Burner Tubes during transit and
warehousing whici can -oac to a gas flow
obstruction resu t -c n i f s a."d around the
Burner Tubes. T-s :/pe of "F_-.SH3AC< FIRE"
can cause serious, grill,;damage' arc- c:=a:e an
unsafe coc-'ct-'g cc’cton for ;ho use.''
To reduce the chance of FLASHBACK =RE you
must clear the Burner Tubes as follows before
assemb.ing your grill. Also dc,
loas: once
a month uri sU"’^’C' ano fall g/ s.jders
are active r yc. r area and if' you ■ c ' nas not
been usee fo' an extended perioc o^ tfne.
1. Remova :hc sc-'Oi'.' frc” ;ho roa-" of oacn Burner
using a Phillips ^eao Screwdriver
2. Carefully lift each Burner up and away from the
Gas Valve Orifice.
3. Check and clean Burner/Venturi Tubes for insects
and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire
beneath the grill.
4. Refer to the figure below and perform one of
these 3 cleaning methods:
□ METHOD 1: Bend a stiff wire or wire coat
hanger into a small hook as shown and run
the hook through the Burner Tube and inside
the Burner several times to remove debris.
TO CLEAN BURNER TUBE. ^
INSERT HOOK HERE
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n METHOD 2: Use a bottle brush with a flexible
handle and run the brush through the Burner
Tube and inside the Burner several times to
remove any debris.
□ METHOD 3: Use an air hose to force air
through each Burner Tube. The forced air
should pass debris or obstructions through
the Burner and out the Ports.
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For safe operation ensure the Gas Valve Assem­
bly Orifice is inside the Burner Tube before using
your grill. See figure. If the Orifice is not inside
the Burner Tube, lighting the Burner may cause
explosion and/or fire resulting in serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
Gas Valve Assembly Orifice BurnerTube
• LPG grill models must be used with Liquid
Propane Gas and the regulator assembly
supplied. Natural Gas models must be used
with Natural Gas only. Any attempt to convert the
grill from one fuel type to another is extremely
hazardous and will void the warranty.
• Never use your gas grill in a garage, porch, shed,
breezeway or any other enclosed area.
• Never obstruct the flow of ventilation air around
your gas grill housing.
• Never disconnect the gas regulator or any gas
fitting while your grill is lit. A lit grill can ignite
leaking gas and cause a fire or explosion which
could result in property damage, personal injury
or death.
• Keep 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® (1-800-469-4663)
for a Kenmore replacement hose.
PRE-ASSEMBLY
Read and perform the following pre-assembly instruc­
tions:
□ Tools Required for Assembly include:
• protective work gloves
• protective eyewear
• "L" Screwdriver (included in Hardware Pack
in parts box)
□ You will need assistance from another person to
handle the grill head and other large, heavy parts.
□ Open Lid of shipping carton and remove parts box
and packing materials. Lay cardboard sheet on floor
and use as a work surface to protect floor and grill
parts from scratches.
□ Slice all four corners with a utility knife to lay open
the carton. This allows you to remove the grill head
and components packed inside.
□ Use the Hardware and Part Diagrams to ensure all
items are included and free of damage.
□ Do not assemble or operate the grill if it appears
damaged. If there are damaged or missing parts
when you unpack the shipping box or you have
questions during the assembly process, call the:
Grill Infoimation Center 1-888-317-7642
8am-8pm CST, Monday through Friday