Kenmore 119.1643301 Burn-Off, Preheating, Cooking Temperature, Direct Cooking, Indirect Cooking

Burn-Off

Some of the new parts of your grill could have residual oils. We recommend you ignite the burners, turn to "Hi", and lower the lid for 3 to 5 minutes to burn any oils off before grilling for the first time. CAUTION: Operating your grill on the "Hi" setting for longer than fifteen minutes may damage certain parts of your grill.

Preheating

To preheat, light your grill on "Hi", lower the lid, and follow this timetable: for high temperature cooking, preheat grill 3 to 5 minutes; for low

temperature cooking, preheat grill 3 minutes. Preheating is not necessary to slow cook.

Cooking Temperature

High Setting: The "Hi" control knob setting should only be used to sear some meats, pre-heat

your grill the first 3-5minutes and for burning food residue off the grill for 3-5 minutes after cooking is complete. Never use the "Hi" setting for extended cooking.

Medium to Low Settings" Most recipes specify medium to low settings, including all smoking and rotisserie cooking, lean cuts of meat, chicken, and fish.

An Important Note About Cooking Temperature

The outside grilling area is not the controlled

environment that your indoor kitchen is. Many

variables can impact the cooking performance of

your grill, including outside air temperature, wind, humidity, and altitude. Allow more cooking time for cold, wind, and higher altitudes. We recommend

you place the grill in an area protected from wind. Monitor your grill closely and rotate foods as needed to prevent overcooking and ensure the most delicious results every time. Experimenting makes grilling more fun and interesting!

The middle and back primary cooking areas offer the highest heat for searing and grilling.

The warming rack offers medium heat for

preparing breads and firm vegetables like potatoes and corn and keeping food warm.

The front primary cooking area offers less heat and is ideal for preparing delicate foods and also for keeping cooked foods warm.

Direct Cooking

The direct cooking method is used when food is placed directly over the lit grill burners. This method is ideal for searing, grilling, deep frying and whenever you want foods to have an open- flame barbecued taste. The lid can be open or closed depending on your preference.

Indirect Cooking

The indirect cooking method is used for most foods.

Do not place the food directly over a burner to

use this method. Instead, the food should be placed on the left or right side of your grill with the burner lit on the opposite side or in the center with the center burners off. Indirect cooking must be done with the lid down.

Prepare Cooking Grates for Grilling

Greasing the cooking surface will help keep foods from sticking and reduce the amount of cleanup required. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of cooking oil or vegetable shortening onto each cooking grate. We do not suggest spray type oils unless they are specified for high-temperature cooking. Be sure to coat the entire cooking surface including edges and any areas with chipped porcelain.

Flare-Ups

The fats and juices dripping from grilled food can cause flare-ups. Flare-ups work to color and flavor your foods, so some flare-ups are preferred. Too many can work against you though. Reduce flare- ups by trimming away excess fat, using the indirect method of grilling, and grilling using lower temperatures.

Using the Back Burner (If Equipped)

The back burner is used when cooking with a rotisserie, which is sold separately. Please follow the points below when using the back burner.

1.Always remove the warming rack.

2.Do not use the main burners when the back burner is in use.

3.Use an aluminum foil pan to catch the juices that drip down from the food.

Allowing grease to gather in the bottom of the firebox could create a grease fire the next time the main burners are used.

Never

line

the

bottom

of

the

firebox

with

aluminum

foil,

sand

or any

substance

that

will

restrict

the

flow

of

grease

into

the

grease

tray

or

cup.

Before

each

use,

pull

out

the

grease

tray

and

remove

all

grease

and

food

debris

to

prevent

a

grease

fire

hazard.

Your

grill

will

get

very

hot.

Always

wear

a

flame

retardant

BBQ Mitt

when

cooking

on

your

grill.

Never

lean

over

cooking

areas

while

using

grill.

Do

not

touch

cooking

surfaces,

lid,

grill

housing

or

other

parts

while

grill

is

in

operation,

or

until

the

grill

has

cooled

down

after

use.

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