Question: Can I convert my grill from LPG to NG?
Answer: No, your gasgrill ismanufactured toexact
specifications and iscertified for LiquidPropane (LPG) or
Natural Gas (NG) use only. For your safety, conversion
kits are not available.Any attempt toconvert your grill
will void your warranty.
Question: Thehose and regulator supplied with my
grill does not fitthe older LP gas tank IVe used for
yeats. Why?
Answer: The U.S.Govemment regulates gas appliances
and LP gastanks. When regulations are changed the LP
gastank fittings are altered to insure your safety. If your
LP gastank 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with your new grill, the tank is outdated and must be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 intemaldevice prevents the LP gas tank from being
overfiiled.Tanks without anOPD valve can not be refilled.
Question: Is the serial and model number of my grill
listed somewhere for future reference?
Answer: This informationalong with theGrill Information
Center telephone number is listed on asilver 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 cast-iron and steel parts. Rust will not affect
theshort term performance of your grill. To protect
against the natural rusting process, your Cooking Grids
and Fla'-neTa'ners have aporcelain finish. However,
dropping, scraping or scratching these items will da'nage
the porcelain finish and allow rusting. To minimize
rusting we recommend you "season" the Cooking Grids
regularly--before and after each use. Consistent
seasoning will help resist rusting and will create a non-
stick cooking surface.
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 2to 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 ismade 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's Manual on a timely basis and your new grill
will give you yearsof 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 aitControl Knobs set to OFF
press the Ignitor Button and have another person watch
for the presence of aspark at the Electrode Tips. The
gap between the Spark Electrode Tip and Spark
Receiver should be about 3/16". Ifthere 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: Mygrill hasa low flame and sometimes will
not light. Why?
Answer: You need to purge air from the gasline 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 ahumming 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 andwill not interfere
withthe operation of your grill. If the humming noise is loud
and excessive you need to purge air from the gas line or
reset theregulator excess gas flow device following the pro-
cedureabove. This procedure should be done every time a
new LP gas tank isconnected to your grill. For additional
help callthe Grill InformationCenter 8am -8pm CST,
MondaythroughFriday at: 1- 888- 317-7642.
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