Kenmore 141.168600 - Manual (Page 19)

Cleaning and Maintenance
As with all appliances, proper care and maintenance
will keep your grill in top operating condition and
prolong its life. By following these cleaning proce­
dures on a timely basis, your grill will stay clean and
work properly with minimum effort.
CAUTION:
Be sure your grill is OFF and cool before cleaning.
Take care not to chip or scratch the painted surfaces
because it will void your warranty against rusting.
Cleaning The Stainless Steel 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:
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 grill use. Remove any grease
and wash grease tray and receptacle with a mild soap
and warm water solution.
Annual Cleaning of The Grill Interior
Buming-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 posi­
tion.
3. Detach the LP gas regulatorassembly fromyourgas
grill.
4. Remove and clean the flame tamers, cooking
grids and grill burners.
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Cover each gas valve orifice with aluminum foil.
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.
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
abraave cleaners or scrubbers because they will
scratoh and damage your grill. Follow these steps for
the best results.
1. 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.
7. Remove aluminum foil from orifices and check
each orifice for obstruction.
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