Kenmore 141 17690, 141 16690 Manually Lighting Your Grill by Match, If the grill fails to light

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Manually Lighting Your Grill by Match

To light your gas grill by match, insert a match into the Manual Lighting Stick and follow steps 1 through 6 of the Basic Lighting Procedures. Then, light the match and place Manual Lighting Stick through the Lighting Hole on the left side of the grill. See Fig. 19. Turn the nearest Control Knob to the HiGH setting to release gas. The Burner should (ight immediately.

Figure 19

LIGHTING

HOLE

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LIGHTING

STICK _-

MATCH

z WARNING

Never lean over the grill cooking area while lighting your gas grill. Keep your face and body a safe distance (at least 18 inches) from the Lighting Hole or Burners, when lighting your grill by match.

If the grill fails to light :

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.if your grill still fails to light, check gas supply and connections.

3.Repeat lighting procedure. If your grill still fails to operate, 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 off gas supply at source and reconnect fuel line to grill.

Plugged Orifice

Correction: Remove Burners from grill by pulling Cotter Pin (beneath Burner) using Long nose 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, _lease call for repair service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME. _

Obstruction in BurnerTubes

Correction: Follow the Burner Tube cleaning procedure on page 22 of this Owner'sManual.

Misalignment of Ignitor on Burner Correction: Check for proper position of the Electrode Tip as shown in Figure 12 The gap between the Spark Electrode Tip and Burner or 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 Ignitor JunctionBox found behindthe Control Panel. Connect loose

Ignitorwires to Junction Box and try to light the grill.

Weak AA battery

Correction: Unscrew the Ignitor Cap and replace the battery.

4, 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 andlor reset the regulator excess gas flow device:

Turn the Control Knobs to the OFF posi- tion.

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.

Set Control Knobs to OFF

Push and turn the LEFT Control Knob to HIGH.

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

WARNING

Should a "FLASHBACK" 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 proper fire extinguisher.

Open Grill Lid.

Once the grill has cooled down, clean the Burner Tubes and Burners according to the cleaning instructions found on page 21 in this manual.

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Contents I T E For Your Safety Proper Placement and Clearance of Grill Natural gas model only Is extremely hazardous and will also void the grillSionally spin webs or make nests in the grill LPG Each Hardware PieceLPG= Liquid Propane LPG NG Quantity of parts needed REF# Description PART# QTYM. 8 p.m CST, Men. Fri Assembling The Grill Cart PANEL-RIGHTLP gas model only Door Trim Installing The Grill Head To Pinch Fingers When Lowering Head Onto CartInstalling Manual Lighting Stick Installing Side Shelf and Cart Side HandleInstalling Cooking Components Side View FigureFuel Gauge Display Operating See c Connecting a Liquid Propane Gas LPgas Tank To Your GrillCongratulations Checking For LP Gas LeaksGas Lighting Instructions Side Burner Lighting InstructionsIf the grill fails to light Correction Unscrew the Ignitor Cap and replace the batteryManually Lighting Your Grill by Match Cleaning The Cooking Grids Cleaning The Flame TamersCleaning The Grease Tray and Receptacle Annual Cleaning of The Grill InteriorCleaning The Burner Tubes and Burner Ports Page Congratulations Grilling Steak and Ribs Grilling PoultryGrilling Pork Cut of MeatSmaller Fish Fillets and Cubes Whole fish10 12 minutes per pound or until fish is opaque Way, indirect cooking must be done with the Lid downBakingtechniques Tips for Using The Back Burner Balancing the FoodUsing The Optional Smoker Box Preparing to SmokeSTIR-FRYING Techniques DEEP-FRYINGTECHNIQUESChicago Style HOT Dogs OnionburgersDouble Salsa Burgers Barbecuedribs RIB EYE Steaks with Grilled GarlicHERB-PEPPER Sirloin Steak Almond Coated Trout Marinated Tuna SteakMUSTARD-GLAZED Halibut Steaks Southwest Chicken Breasts BarbecuedchickenTraditional Holiday Turkey Pizza on the GrillGrilled Potato Skins Fresh Vegetable STIR-FRYOnion Blossoms Page Ee/AIRS