Kenmore 16238 Carbon Monoxide Hazard, Caring for Your Equipment, Getting Familiar with Your Grill

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For residential use only. Do not use forl	I
commercial cooking,

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

Combustion byproducts include carbon monoxide which has no odor and can

cause serious injury or death. Never use inside homes, vehicles or tents.

Call Grill Service Center For Help And Parts

If you have questions or need assistance during assembly, please call 1-800-396-3838. You will be

Failure to ensure correct venturi tube assembly may result in a hazardous fire or explosion causing serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

CARING FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT

INSTALLATION

THE INSTALLATION OF THIS APPLIANCE MUST

CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES:

In Canada: must conform to CAN/CGA - B149.2 Propane Installation Code or CAN/CGA B149.1 Natural Gas Installation.

In the U.S.A.: must conform to National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.

speaking to a representative of the grill manufacturer

and not a Sears employee. To order new parts call Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR GRILL

Oonounderstood all of the information uin this manual.eIt is extremely important to be sure that:

•Your grill is properly assembled.

•There are no leaks in the gas supply system (see 'Leak Testing' section).

•The burner is properly assembled with the venturi tubes seated over the valve outlets (Figure 1 below) and there are no blockages present in the venturi tubes

(see 'Cleaning Venturi Tubes' section).

•Electrical supply cords and/or gas supply hoses are kept away from any heated surfaces.

•Your grill is positioned in a safe location (see 'Installation' section).

Figure 1.

•Ensure valve outlets (orifices) are assembled 3/8" (1 cm) into the venturi tubes.

•Check to see that the valve outlets and venturi tubes are parallel to the bottom of the base casting of your appliance.

WCASTING

When deciding where to place your appliance, follow these minimum clearance distances to

adjacent combustible materials:

•24 inches (61 cm) from side of unit (See Figure 2) 18 inches (46 cm) from back of unit (See Figure 2)

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:

our• Only use yourr,,,ungrill OUTDOORS in a well,,ventilatedoarea h w -- preferably 10 feet (3m) from your residence or any

outbuildings.

• Always keep the area around your grill clear of any
combustible		materials, gasoline, or other flammable liquids.
• DO NOT operate this grill under overhead or unprotected
construction.
• DO NOT obstruct the				24"
flow of combustion			and	I (61cm)
ventilation air to the grill.
• DO NOT use in garages,
sheds,	breezeways,		or	_'/	(46cml
other	enclosed	areas.

•DO NOT store a spare L.E (propane) cylinder under or near your grill.

•DO NOT leave your

grill unattended while in operation.

•DO NOT allow children to MODEL MAY NOT BE EXACTLYAS SHOWN. operate or play near your

grill.

DO NOT use while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

DO NOT install/use in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats

ELECTRICAL CAUTION

•If any accessory installed on this grill requires an external electrical power source, it must be electrically grounded in accordance with local laws or in the absence of local laws, with the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 or in the U.S., with the National Electrical Code ANSI-NFPA 70.

•The three-prong plug provides protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

•Ensure all electrical supply cords and fuel supply hoses are kept well away from any heated surfaces.