Kenmore 141.16315800 - Manual (Page 3)

Pre-Assembly Instructions For Your Safety
Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in injury.
Spiders and small insects can spin webs and
nest in the grill Bu'ner "rL-bes dj/ing transit and
warehousing which' can 1« . c gas flow
obstruction rcsv'tng in a fire i" a"d cound the
Burner Ti.bcs. "n.s tyre of "F-ASHBACK =IRE"
can cause .seriour gr.j: ri-amogc ..T’d croare an
unsafe apératip^conoito"! tor me user.
To reduce the chance of FLASHBACK
FIRE you must clean the Burner Tubes
as follov.'s before assembling your grill.
Also do : ;.r ;::r once a morr-' in summer
and fall ;r -.I'-or:.: : .; ; e in your
area, and • yo.r g'': -as no: boon used for an
extended perica
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1. Remove the screw from the rear of each Burner
using a Phillips Head Screwdriver.
2. Carefully lift each Burner up and away from the
Gas Valve Orifice.
3. Check and clean Burner 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.
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TUBE, INSERT HOOK
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.Burner Ports
Burner Tube Foot
□ 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.
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 Burner Tube
1. Do not store spare LP cylinder
within 10 feet (3m) of this appliance.
2. Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable liquids and
vapors within 25 feet (8m) of this
appliance.
S.When cooking with oil/grease, do
not allow the oil/grease to get
hotter than 350°F (117°C).
4. Do not leave oil/grease unattended.
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1. Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable liquids in the vicin­
ity of this or any other appliance.
2. An LP cylinder not connected for
use shall not be stored in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
PRE-ASSEMBLY
Read and perform the following pre-assembly instructions:
□ Tools Required for Assembly:
• protective work gloves
• protective eyewear
• #2 & #3 Phillips Head Screwdriver
□ 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.
Q You may slice the carton front corners with a utility
knife to lay open the carton front panel. This allows
you to raise the grill head Lid and remove the
components packed inside, making it easier to lift.
Use the sliced off carton front as a work surface to
protect floor and grill parts from scratches.
□ 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 cartons or you have
questions during the assembly process, call the:
Grill Information Center 1-888-317-7642
8am-8pm CST, Monday through Friday
Grill Installation Codes
The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with either the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Natural Gas
and Propance Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or
Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2.