Kenmore ELITE 141.17691 - Manual (Page 20)

Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Can I convert my Kenmore gas grill from
one fuel type to another?
Answer: Your Kenmore gas grill Is maiufactured to
exact specifications and is approved by the Canadian
Standards Msociation (CSA). For your own safety
conversion kite are not availAle aid any attempt to
convert your grill from one gas type to another will void
your product vserranty.
Question: Why doesn’t the ho^ and regulator a^m-
bly supplied wlh my new Kenmore grill fit the older LP
gas tank I've used for y^rs?
Answer: The U.S. Government regulates gas ^pliances
and LP gas talks. Whenever new regulations are p^sed
the LP g^ tank fittings are altered. If your tank does not
fit the hose and regulator supplied wth your new grill, the
tank is outdated and must be replaced.
Question: What cai cau:^ grill parts to rust and vstiat
affKrtdoes it have on the grill materials.
Answer: Rusting is a natural oxidation proce® aid may
appear on cast-iron and steel parts. Rust m II not affect
the ^ort term performance of your grill or affect the taste
ofyourfoods.
Stainless steel grill parts will not rust. Hovrever, vreather-
ing and extreme heat can cause stainless steel Lid
surfaces to turn tan color. This is discoloration, not rust.
Question: How can I minimize the risk of rust or
stainless steel discoloration?
Answer: To protect agairst the natural rusting process,
the Bymais have a porcelain finish. Hcss^ver, dropping,
sending or scratching these items wl! damage the
porcelain finish aid allow rusting. We recommend you
"season" these items before and after ^ch use. Coríss-
tent ®as3ning will help deter rusting aid will cr^te ai
e®y to cl^n cooking surface.
Weathering and extreme heal can cause exterior
stainless steel surfaces to turn tan in color - which is
not to be confused with rust. Machine oils used in the
manufacturing process of stainie® steel can also
cause this tanning color. After removing the protective
PVC film from your Grill Lid use a Stainless Steel
Cleaner to polish the inside and outside of your grill
Lid. Never use abrasive cleaners or scrubber. Follow
the easy "Cleaning Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces"
procedures found in this Owner’s Manual
Question: Sometimes my grill does not light vsiien I
push the Ignition Button. Why?
Answer: Referió the Lighting Instructions in this
Owner’s Manual. Also check these common causes:
• Ignition A A battery may need replacing.
• Ignition wires may be loose. Remove the AA battery,
inspect the Ignitor Junction Box found behind the
Control Panel, and connect any loose wires.
Question: What is the best vray to protect my new
Kenmore g® gril! from the wither?
Answer: Agood quality grill cover should be used to
protect your grill v*en not in use. Sears offers a cover
that is made to fit this particular grill model. Aso, follow
the cleaning and maintenaice instructions in this
Owner's Manual on a timely ba^s, and your new grill will
give you years of enjoyment.
Qu^tion: Where can 1 buy replacement parts?
Answer: For the repair or replacement parts you need
call 6 an -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 wamanty. You
will need your model number and serial number to
order parts.
Question: Are the serial and model numbers of my grill
I isted somevsiiere for future reference?
Answer: This information is listed on a silver label found
on the right ade 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. Alowvoiume of noise is
perfectly normal aid vsrill 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 g^ line or
reset the regulator exce® gas flow device. Note: This
purging procedure should be done every time a new LP
gas tank is connected to your grill. For help m ih this
procedure refer to page 1 7, step 4. or call the
Grill information Center at the number shown below.
Question: Why doesn’t the Fuel Gauge Display show
the tank level after “CHECK” button presang?
Answer: Make sure the Wire Plug “A” from Fuel Gauge
Display is connected vsith the Wire Plug “B” from rear of
Tank Pull-Out Tray. Or, it might be that 20 seconds have
not elap®d from the first time that you pres®d "Check"
and therefore your second pa"e®ing of "Check" has manu­
ally turned the fuel gauge to "off". Simply repress "ChKsk"
to manually turn the fuel gauge to "on".
Grill Information Center: if you have
questions about assembly or grill operation,
or if there are damaged or missing parts when
you unpack this unit from the shipping box,
call us Sam - 8pm CST, Monday through
Friday at: 1-888-31T-T642
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