Kenmore 119.1643301 - Manual (Page 27)

Cooking Instructions
Burn-Off
Some of the new parts of your grill could have
residual oils. We recommend you ignite the
burners, turn to "Hi", and lower the lid for 3 to 5
minutes to burn any oils off before grilling for the
first time. CAUTION: Operating your grill on the
"Hi" setting for longer than fifteen minutes may
damage certain parts of your grill.
Preheating
To preheat, light your grill on "Hi", lower the lid,
and follow this timetable: for high temperature
cooking, preheat grill 3 to 5 minutes; for low
temperature cooking, preheat grill 3 minutes.
Preheating is not necessary to slow cook.
Cooking Temperature
High Setting: The "Hi" control knob setting
should only be used to sear some meats, pre-heat
your grill the first 3-5minutes and for burning food
residue off the grill for 3-5 minutes after cooking
is complete. Never use the "Hi" setting for
extended cooking.
Medium to Low Settings: Most recipes specify
medium to low settings, including all smoking and
rôtisserie cooking, lean cuts of meat, chicken, and
fish.
An Important Note About Cooking Temperature
The outside grilling area is not the controlled
environment that your indoor kitchen is. Many
variables can impact the cooking performance of
your grill, including outside air temperature, wind,
humidity, and altitude. Allow more cooking time for
cold, wind, and higher altitudes. We recommend
you place the grill in an area protected from wind.
Monitor your grill closely and rotate foods as
needed to prevent overcooking and ensure the
most delicious results every time. Experimenting
makes grilling more fun and interesting!
The middle and back primary cooking areas offer
the highest heat for searing and grilling.
The warming rack offers medium heat for
preparing breads and firm vegetables like potatoes
and corn and keeping food warm.
The front primary cooking area offers less heat and
is ideal for preparing delicate foods and also for
keeping cooked foods warm.
Direct Cooking
The direct cooking method is used when food is
placed directly over the lit grill burners. This
method is ideal for searing, grilling, deep frying
and whenever you want foods to have an open-
flame barbecued taste. The lid can be open or
closed depending on your preference.
Indirect Cooking
The indirect cooking method is used for most foods.
Do not place the food directly over a burner to
use this method. Instead, the food should be
placed on the left or right side of your grill with
the burner lit on the opposite side or in the
center with the center burners off. Indirect
cooking must be done with the lid down.
Prepare Cooking Grates for Grilling
Greasing the cooking surface will help keep foods
from sticking and reduce the amount of cleanup
required. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of
cooking oil or vegetable shortening onto each
cooking grate. We do not suggest spray type oils
unless they are specified for high-temperature
cooking. Be sure to coat the entire cooking
surface including edges and any areas with
chipped porcelain.
Flare-Ups
The fats and juices dripping from grilled food can
cause flare-ups. Flare-ups work to color and flavor
your foods, so some flare-ups are preferred. Too
many can work against you though. Reduce flare-
ups by trimming away excess fat, using the
indirect method of grilling, and grilling using lower
temperatures.
Using the Back Burner (If Equipped)
The back burner is used when cooking with a
rôtisserie, which is sold separately. Please follow
the points below when using the back burner.
1. Always remove the warming rack.
2. Do not use the main burners when the back
burner is in use.
3. Use an aluminum foil pan to catch the juices
that drip down from the food.
Allowing grease to gather in the bottom of
the firebox could create a grease fire the
next time the main burners are used.
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Never line the bottom of the firebox with
aluminum foil, sand or any substance that will
restrict the flow of grease into the grease tray
or cup.
Before each use, pull out the grease tray and
remove all grease and food debris to prevent a
grease fire hazard.
Your grill will get very hot. Always wear a
flame retardant BBQ Mitt when cooking on your
grill. Never lean over cooking areas while using
grill. Do not touch cooking surfaces, lid, grill
housing or other parts while grill is in operation,
or until the grill has cooled down after use.
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