Kenmore 141.1786, 141.1686 owner manual If the grill fails to light properly

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If the grill fails to light properly:

1.Turn gas off at source and turn the control knob to OFF. Wait at least five minutes for gas to clear, then retry.

2.Check gas supply and connections.

Repeat lighting procedure. If your grill still fails to operate properly, turn the gas off at source, turn the control knobs to OFF, then check the following:

Misalignment of burner tubes over orifices Correction: Reposition burner tubes over orifices.

Obstruction in gas line

Correction: Remove fuel line from grill. Do not smoke[ Open gas supply for one second to clear any obstruction from fuel line. Close offgas supply at source and reconnect fuel line to grill.

Plugged orifice

Correction: Remove burners from grill by pulling

cotter pin (beneath burner) using a screwdriver or pliers. Carefully lift each burner up and away from gas valve orifice. Remove the orifice from gas valve and gently clear any obstruction with a fine wire. Then reinstall all orifices, burners, cotter pins and cooking components.

If an obstruction is suspected in gas valves or

gas valve bracket, please call for repair service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME.

Misalignment of ignitor on burner

Correction: Check for proper position of the electrode tip as shown in Figure 13. The gap between the Spark Electrode Tip and Spark Receiver should be approximately 3/16". Adjust if necessary. With the gas supply closed and all control knobs set to OFF press the electric ignitor cap and check for the presence of a spark at the electrode.

Disconnected Ignition Wires

Correction: Inspect the Ignitorjunction box found behind the Control Panel. Connect loose Ignitor wires to junction box and try to light the grill.

Weak AA battery

Correction: Unscrew the Ignitor Cap and replace the battery.

. If the grill still does not light you may need to purge air from the gas line or reset the

regulator excess gas flow device. Note: This procedure should be done every time a new LP gas tank is connected to your grill.

To purge air from your gas line and/or reset the regulator excess gas flow device:

Turn the control knobs to the OFF position.

Turn off the gas at the tank valve.

Disconnect regulator from LP gas tank.

Let unit stand for 5 minutes.

Reconnect regulator to the LP gas tank.

Turn the tank valve on slowly until 1/4 to 1/2 open.

Open the Grill Lid or Side Burner Lid.

Set control knobs to OFF and open the LP gas tank valve.

To light grill push and turn the LEFT

control knob to HIGH. To light the Side Burner turn its control knob to HIGH.

If all checks or corrections have been made and you still have questions about operating your gas grill, call the Manufacturer's Customer Service Helpline 8am - 8pm CST, Monday through Friday at 1-888-317-7642.

z WARNING

Should a "FLASH-BACK" fire occur in/or

around the burner tubes, follow the instructions below. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion that could cause serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

Shut off gas supply to the gas grill.

Turn the control knobs to OFF position.

Put out any flame with a fire extin guisher.

Open grill lid.

Once the grill has cooled down, clean the burner tubes and burners according

to the cleaning instructions found on page 19 in this manual.

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Contents OwnersManual Liquid Propane Gas Grill Full 1-Year Warranty on Grill Limited Warranty on Selected Grill PartsSears, Roebuck and Co., Dept WA Hoffman Estates, IL Proper Placement and Clearance of Grill Warni NGFoot Component Qty. to Use Purpose of Components LPGActual Size and Quantity of Each Hardware Piece IiCiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii25a Part Beforeassemblingyourgasgrill,usethe parts Assembling The Grill CartHow To Level The Grill Cart So The Doors Line-Up Assembling The Cabinet DoorsInstalling The Grill Head Assembling The LP Gas Tank HookAssembling The Grill Pulled-out Spice Tray Installing Side Burner and Side Shelf LP gas model onlyBody Installing LP Gas Fuel Gauge Assembly Figure lOaIgnitor Battery Installation See Fig Electrode Check Requires an AssistantInstalling Cooking Components Connecting a Liquid Propane Gas LP gas Tank To Your GrillBasic Lighting Procedures Checking For LP Gas LeaksLighting Your Grill by Match If the grill fails to light properly Annual Cleaning of The Grill Interior CleaningTheStainless Steel Cooking GridsCleaning The Grease Tray and Receptacle Cleaning Exterior SurfacesCleaning The Burner Tubes and Burner Ports Page Direct Cooking Bum-offPreheating Indirect CookingGrilling Poultry Grilling Steak and RibsGrilling Hamburger and Sausages Grilling PorkSmaller Fish Fillets and Cubes Lid must remain up when cooking directlyWhole Fish and Whole Fillets Approximate Cooking TimesType of Food An Important Note About Heat SettingsPreparing to Roast Preparing to BakeDEEP-FRYING Techniques STIR-FRYINGTECHNIQUESPreparing to Stir-fry Preparing to Deep-frySmoking Techniques RotisserietechniquesBalancing the Food Preparing to SmokeOnion Burgers Double Salsa BurgersPreparing Steaks RibeyesteakswithgrilledgarlicPreparing the Garlic PreparationMarinated TU NA Steak MUSTARD-GLAZED Halibut SteaksAlmond Coated Trout Southwestchickenbreasts BarbecuedchickenTraditionalholiday Turkey Grilled Potato Skins Fresh Vegetable STIR-FRYOnion Blossoms Ing short cut. Makes 12 servings IngredientsOr ours