Installing CookingComponents
important:Beforecookingon yourgrillthefirst time,washthe cookinggridsandcookingrack withwarm,soapywater.Rinseand drythoroughly. Seasonwithcookingoil regularlyAftercookingis. completed,turngrillto HIGHsettingfor aboutfive minutesto burnoff excessgreaseor food residue.
1.Placethe2 StainlessSteelFlameTamerson
thelowerledgeaboveburnersSee. Fig. 14. Theyshouldmeetin the center.
2.EvenlyspacethereversibleCastIronCooking Gridson the ledgeabovethe StainlessSteel FlameTamers.
3.Place the Secondary Cooking Rack into the
slots on the upper left and upper right of grill bowl panels.
Connecting A Liquid Propane Gas (LP gas) Tank To Your Grill
. Hang your filled gas tank on the Tank Hook. The lower section of the gas tank will lean on the Tank Guide. See Fig. 15. Make sure the LP gas tank valve is in the full OFF position. (Turn clockwise to close.)
2.Check the tank valve to ensure it has proper external mating threads to fit the hose & regulator assembly provided. (Type 1 connec- tion per ANSI
3.Make sure all burner valves are in the OFF position.
4.Inspect the valve connection port and regulator assembly. Look for any damage or debris. Remove any debris. Inspect hose for damage. Never attempt to use damaged or plugged equipment.
5.When connecting the hose and regulator assembly to the tank valve, hand tighten nut clockwise to a full stop. Do Not use a wrench to tighten because it could damage the Quick Coupling Nut and result in a hazardous condition.
6.Open the tank valve fully (counterclockwise). Use a soapy water solution to check all connections for leaks before attempting to light your grill. See "Checking for LP Gas Leaks" on page 16. If a leak is found, turn the tank valve off and do not use your grill until the leak is repaired.
Disconnecting A Liquid Propane Gas (LP gas} Tank From Your Griti
1.Turn the burner valves and LP gas tank valve to the full OFF position. (Turn clockwise to close.)
2.Detach the hose and regulator assembly from the LP gas tank valve by turning the Quick Coupling Nut counterclockwise.
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HOOK
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QUICK COUPLING
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CAUTION: When the appliance is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply tank.
Congratulations
Your Kenmore Elite gas grill is now ready for use. Before the first use and at the beginning of each season (and whenever the LP gas tank has been changed):
1.Read all safety, lighting and operating instructions.
2.Check gas valve orifices, burner tubes and burner ports for any obstructions.
3.Perform gas leak check according to
instructions found on page 16 of this manual.
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