Question: Can I convert my grill from LPG to NG?
Answer: No, your gas grill is manufactured to exact specifications and is certified for Liquid Propane (LPG) or
Natural Gas (NG) use only. For your safety, conversion kits are not available. Any attempt to convert your grill
will void your warranty.
Question: The hose and regulator supplied with my
grill does not fit the older LP gas tank IVe used for yeats. Why?
Answer: The U.S. Govemment regulates gas appliances and LP gas tanks. When regulations are changed the LP
gas tank fittings are altered to insure your safety. If your LP gas tank does not fit the hose and regulator supplied
with your new grill, the tank is outdated and must be replaced. Note: Effective April 1,2002 atl LP gas tanks sold must include an "OPD" Overfill Protection Device.
This intemal device prevents the LP gas tank from being overfiiled. Tanks without an OPD valve can not be refilled.
Question: Is the serial and model number of my grill listed somewhere for future reference?
Answer: This informationalong with the Grill Information
Center telephone number is listed on a silver label found on the side of the Grill Head, underneath the Side Shelf.
Question: What causes grill parts to rust and what affect does it have on the grill materials.
Answer: Rusting is a natural oxidation process and may appear on
the porcelain finish and allow rusting. To minimize rusting we recommend you "season" the Cooking Grids
Question: How do I season Cooking Grids?
Answer: Before and after each cookout, apply a thin layer of cooking oil, spray or shortening to each Cooking Grid. Be sure to coat the entire surface including edges and any areas with chipped porcelain. Insert the Cooking Grids into your warm grill for 2 to 3 minutes.
Question: What is the best way to protect my new
Kenmore gas grill from the weather?
Answer: A good quality grill cover should be used to protect your grill when not in use. A Kenmore Grill Cover is made to fit this particular grill model. See your local Sears store or Sears.com for more details. Also, follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions in this Owner'sManual on a timely basis and your new grill will give you years of enjoyment.
Question: My grill does not light properly. Why?
Answer: Always light the burner farthest from the fuel source first. This draws gas across the manifold helping prevent air pockets which obstruct gas flow. Also check these causes:
•Check LP gas supply.
•Check to insure all gas connections are secure.
•The Ignition AA battery may need replacing.
•Electdc wires may be loose. Remove the battery, inspect the Ignitor Junction Box found behind the Control Panel and connect any loose wires.
•Spark Electrode Tips may need repositioning. With the gas supply closed and ait Control Knobs set to OFF press the Ignitor Button and have another person watch for the presence of a spark at the Electrode Tips. The gap between the Spark Electrode Tip and Spark Receiver should be about 3/16". If there is no spark at Electrode Tip, refer to the "Electrode Check" proce- dures in this manual and adjust gap as directed.
•Check that the end of each burner tube is properly located over each gas valve orifice.
•There may be an obstruction in the gas line. To correct this, remove LP gas Hose and Regulator from your grill. Do not smoker Open gas supply for one second to clear any obstruction from fuel line. Close off gas supply at source and reconnect fuel line to your gdlL
•If an obstruction is suspected in the orifice or gas valves call the Gdll Information Center.
Question: My grill has a low flame and sometimes will not light. Why?
Answer: You need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas flow device. Opening the tank valve all the way or too quickly is what tdggers the regulators safety device to shut down the gas flow which prevents excessive gas flow to your grill. Lighting the burner farthest from the fuel source every time will help eliminate air pockets in the manifold. Note: This procedure should be done every time a new LP gas tank is connected to your grill:
Turn all Control Knobs to the OFF position. Turn off the LP gas tank at the tank valve. Disconnect regulator from LP gas tank.
Let unit stand for 5 minutes to purge air.
Reconnect regulator to the LP gas tank.
Open the Grill Lid. Turn the LP gas tank valve on
slowly until 1/4 to 1/2 open.
Liqht the burner farthest from the fuel source by turning its Control Knob to HIGH.
Question: Sometimes I hear a humming sound coming from my LP gas regulator. What causes this?
Answer: The humming noise is gas flowing through the regu- lator. AIow volume of noise is normal and will not interfere
with the operation of your grill. If the humming noise is loud and excessive you need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas flow device following the pro- cedure above. This procedure should be done every time a new LP gas tank is connected to your grill. For additional help call the Grill Information Center 8am - 8pm CST,
Monday throughFriday at: 1- 888-
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