Kenmore 141.173373 manual

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    Owner's Manual Liquid Propane Gas Grill Model 141.153373 Natural Gas Grill Model 141.173373 A WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual carefully and be sure your gas grill is properly assembled, installed and maintained. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. This gas grill is intended [...]

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    Warranty ..................................................... 2 Safety Instructions .................................... 2 Hardware ..................................................... 6 Parts Diagram and Lists ..................... 10 Assembly Instructions ............................. 13 Lighting Instructions ................................. 2[...]

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    Correct LP Gas Tank Use LP gas grill models are designed for use with a standard 20 lb. Liquid Propane Gas (LP gas) tank, not included in grill box. Never connect your gas grill to an LP gas tank that exceeds this capacity. A tank of approximately 12 inches in diameter by 18-1/2 inches high is the maximum size LP gas tank to use. You must use an &q[...]

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    Figure 1 (Natural gas model only) IMPORTANT: your Kenmore Natural Gas Grill can- not be converted to use LP Gas. Attempting to do so is extremely hazardous and will also void the grill warranty. Your natural gas grill is designed to operate on natural gas only, at a pressure of 7" water column (W.C.) (1/4 psi or 1.75 kpa), regulated at the res[...]

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    CAUTION: Spiders and small insects occa- sionally spin websor make nests in the grill Burner Tubes during transit and warehousing. These webscan lead to a gas flow obstruc- tion which could result in a fire in and around the Burner Tubes. This type of fire is known as a "FLASHBACK" and can cause serious damage to your grill and createan u[...]

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    The following table illustrates a breakdown of the hardware pack. It highlights what components are used in the various stages of assembly. Ref. Component Qty. $211G06352 Wheel Bolt 3/8"x3-3/8" 2 $431M08152 Spring Washer 2 $372G06112 Nut 3/8" 2 $132G04322 Pattern Head Screw 1/4"x2" 8 S132G04082 Pattern Head Screw 1/4"x[...]

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    LP GAS MODEL ONLY Size and Quantity of each Hardware Piece: Wheel Bolt 3/8"x3-3/8" Qty. 2 Ref. # $211G06352 Spring Washer 3/8" Qty. 2 Ref. # $431M08152 Nut 3/8" Qty. 2 Ref. # S372G06112 Pattern Heed Screw 1/4"x2" Qty. 12 Ref. # $132G04322 Pattern Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" Qty. 8 Ref. # S132G04122 Pattern Heed Scre[...]

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    The following table illustrates a breakdown of the hardware pack. It highlights what components are used in the various stages of assembly. Ref. S211G06352 S431MO8152 S372GO6112 S132G04322 S132G04082 S132G04322 S132G04082 S135G04101 S132G04082 S132M04051 S132G04082 S132G04122 P05301001A P00215019H P05318022B P03412331C P05501010B S132M04082 S411M04[...]

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    NATURAL GAS MODEL ONLY Size and Quantity of each Hardware Piece: Wheel Bolt 3/8"x3-3/8" Qty. 2 Ref. # $211G06352 Spring Washer 3/8" Qty. 2 Ref. # $431M08152 Nut 3/8" Qty. 2 Ref. # $372G06112 Pattern Heed Screw 1/4"x2" Qty. 12 Ref. # $132G04322 Pattern Head Screw 1/4"x3/4" Qty. 8 Ref. # $132G04122 Pattern Heed[...]

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    LPG = Liquid Propane Gas NG = Natural Gas 10_ 30(LPG only) 31(NG only) 26 32 61 6O 41 2O 11o 23_(NG only)_ 19 17 / 12 23 37 22 18 3b lb / (NO (LP6 (LPC 64 62 / (LPG _Sb(LPG only) 47 4b only) only) 46 _480(NG only) _71(NG only) "53 b4 69(LPG only) j70(LPG only) lO[...]

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    REF# DESCRIPTION 1. Lid Plate 2. Lid Side Panel, Left 3. Lid Side Panel, Right 4. Temperature Gauge 5. Lid Handle 6. Lid Handle Heat-Insulating Spacer 7. Name Plate 8. Cooking Rack/Secondary 9. Cooking Grid 10. Flame TamedSteel 11. Burner/Main 11a. Burner Air ShuttedMain (NG only) 12. Burner Bracket 13. Gas Collector Box with Electrode 14. Electric[...]

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    REF# DESCRIPTION PART# 44, Cart Leg, Left P00901001C 45, Cart Leg, Right P00902030C 46, Cart Rear Panel PO7702009B 47, Door Bracket PO3301016D 48a, Door, Left P04302010A 48b, Door, Right (LPG only) P04301010A 48c, Door, Right (NG only) P04303014A 49, Door Handle PO0215019H 50, Door Stop/Magnet PO5318022B 51, Tank Pull-Out Tray Assembly (LPG only) Y[...]

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    CAUTION: Whileit is possible for one person to Figure 1 assemble this grill, obtain assistance from another person when handling some of the larger, heavier pieces, especially the grill head. 1. During unpacking and assembly always wear work gloves and eye protection. 2. Open Lid of shipping carton and remove top sheet of cardboard. Lay cardboard s[...]

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    7. Install the Door Bracket to the inside of front Cart Legs. Align the threaded holes on the Door Bracket with the holes on Cart Legs. Tighten securely using 4 of the 1/4"x2" Pattern Head Screws provided. (See Figure 3 on page 13) Upper door bolt holes (at ends of bracket) must face outward. [] Installing The Cabinet Doors For LP Gas gri[...]

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    [] Installing The Cabinet Doors For Natural Gas grills: 1. Install the Door Stops to the Cart Bottom Shelf and the Door Bracket. See Figure 5a. 2, Align the holes on the Door Stops with the threaded holes on the top of the Cart Bottom Shelf and bottom side of Door Bracket. Tighten securely using 4 of the 1/4"xl/2" Pattern Head Screws prov[...]

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    _llnstalling The Grill Head 1. Now that you've assembled the grill cart you can install the pre-assembled Grill Head. See Figure 6a or 6b. If you haven't already done so, we suggest you open the Grill Lid and remove the packed components. Even with the components removed, this next step requires 2 people. BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH FINGERS W[...]

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    [] Installing Side Shelf, Side Burner and Tool Holder Kit 1. Remove Side Burner from Side Burner Kit before installing. Enlisting the aid of an assistant, attach Side Burner Frame to right side of grill. Attach Side Shelf to left side of grill as shown in Figure 8a. Align the 4 holes on Side Shelf and Side Burner Frame with the threaded holes on le[...]

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    6. For Natural Gas grills: Connect the Electric Wire terminal from Side Burner with the other from Grill Head. See Figure 8d. Bind the connected Electric Wires, and Connection Tube together using the supplied Fastening Band. 7. The gap between the Side Burner Electrode Tip and the Side Burner Port should be approximately 1/8"~3/16". See F[...]

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    [] Ignitor Battery Installation - See Fig. 9 1. Remove the Ignitor Caps on the grill Control Panel. 2. Place the manufacturer supplied AA battery into Ignitor Slot. Be sure to place the positive pole facing toward you. See Figure 9. 3. Place the Cap and Spring over the AA battery then tighten the Ignitor Cap back onto the grill Control Panel. 4. Re[...]

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    [] Installing Cooking Components Important: Before cooking on your grill the first time, wash the Cooking Grids and Cooking Rack with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Season with cooking oil regularly. After cooking is completed, tum grill to HIGH setting three to five minutes to burn off excess grease or food residue. 1. Place the thre[...]

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    [] Fuel Gauge Display Installation. Open the front Doors of Cabinet. Pull out the LPG Tank Pull-Out Tray. Connect the Wire Plug "A" from Fuel Gauge Display with the Wire Plug "B" from rear of Tank Pull-Out Tray. Unscrew 1/4" x 1/2" Pattern Head Screw(Lower) from Cart Rear Panel and fix Wire Plug "A" into Wire[...]

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    [] Connecting A Liquid Propane Gas (LPGas) --Tank To Your Grill 1. Open the Doors of cabinet. Pull out the LPG Tank Pull-Out Tray. Place a 20 Ib tank with foot ring into the hole in the tray. See Figure 13a. Make sure the tank valve is in the OFF positon. 2. Align the tank so the Tank Valve faces the rear right corner of cabinet. Use the 5/16"[...]

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    [] Install Grease Tray Kit 1. Place Heat Shield into Grease Draining Tray. The Heat Shield must be present and centered for your safety. From the back side of Grill Head, install the Grease Draining Tray with its drain hole to left, which is the side opposite from the Tank Pull-Out Tray. See Figure 14. 2. From the front side of cabinet, open the do[...]

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    LP Tank Exchange • Many retailers that sell grills offer you the op- tion of replacing your empty LP tank through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your tank only for an OPD safety feature-equipped tank as described in the LP Tank section of th[...]

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    7. Immediately press the left Electric Ignitor for 3-4 seconds to light the Burner. _', PRESS LEFT ELECTRIC IGNITOR . g. 10. If the Burner does not light, turn the Control Knob to OFF, wait 5 minutes for gas to clear, then retry. Once the grill burner is ignited, the adjacent Burner can be lit by simply turning its Control Knob to HIGH. Adjus[...]

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    Manually Lighting Your Grill by Match To light your Main Burner by match, insert a match into the Lighting Stick and follow steps 1 through 6 of the Basic Lighting Procedures. Then, light the match and place Lighting Stick through the Lighting Hole on the left side of the grill. See Figure 15. Turn the nearest Control Knob to the HIGH setting to re[...]

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    CAUTION: Be sure your grill is OFF and cool before cleaning. Take care not to chip or scratch the painted surfaces. Aswith allappliances, proper care and maintenance will keep your grill in top operating condition and prolong itslife. By following these cleaning procedures on a timely basis, your grill will stay clean and work properly with minimum[...]

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    Cleaning The Burner Tubes and Burner Ports To reduce the chance of FLASHBACK the proce- dure below should be followed at least once a month in late summer or early fall when spiders are most active or when your grill has not been used for a period of time. 1. Turn all Burner Valves to the full OFF position. 2. Turn the LP gas tank valve to the full[...]

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    Question: Can I convert my Kenmore gas grill from one fuel type to another? Answer: Your Kenmore gas grill is manufactured to exact specifications and is approved by the Canadian StandardsAsseciation (CSA). Foryour own safety, conversion kits are not available and any attempt to convert your grill from one gas type to another wilt void your product[...]

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    Z WARNING 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. Failure to comply with these instructions may result i[...]

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    Grilling Steak and Ribs Turn the grill Burners on HIGH, close the Lid and preheat your grill 3 to 5 minutes.Open Lid and place the meat on the Cooking Grid directly above the lit Burners. Cook the meat on both sides until seared. Reduce the heat to MEDIUM and cook meat until done. Grilling times will vary according to meat thickness. Grilling Hambu[...]

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    Whole Fish and Whole Fillets Preheat your grill on HIGH for 2-3 minutes with the Lid down. Raise lid and turn Burners to MEDIUM heat. Place fish (skin down) on grill and cook over direct heat until done. Use cooking time as a guide or until fish is opaque but still moist. Smaller Fish Fillets and Cubes Follow the directions from above, using approx[...]

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    An Important Note About Heat Settings Food preparation The suggested heat settings shown are approximate. There are many factors such as outside temperature, wind conditions and grill location that affect your grill performance. We offer these cooking times as a convenience, but suggest you watch the grill ther- mometer and adjust the heat accordin[...]

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    Rotisserie Cooking A Kenmore Rotisserie Kit is made to fit this panticular model. Rotisserie cooking produces foods that are moist, flavorful and attractive. The optional rotisserie system is most commonly used for cooking meat or poultry and is designed to cook food from the Back Burner using infrared heat. The location of the Burner allows the pl[...]

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    Preparing to Smoke Smoking gives food a distinctive, delicious flavor. You will find a variety of wood chips or pellets available for use in smoking grilled foods. Pre-soaking of wood chips may be required so read and follow the manufacturers instruc- tions for preparation of smoking chips prior to filling the Smoker Drawer. Using The Smoker Drawer[...]

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    STIR-FRYING TECHNIQUES This method of cooking is popular around the world and can be easily accomplished outdoors on your Kenmore gas grill. It's a quick and healthful way of preparing a complete meal using meat, poultry or seafood in infinite combinations with other interesting ingredients like vegetables, rice or noodles. Preparing to Stir-f[...]

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    ONIONBURGERS A honey and mustard sauce glazes the onion slices as they cook alongside these delicious burgers. For optimal sweetness, select Vidalia or Walla Walla onions. Makes 4 open face burgers. Ingredients 2 2 2 2 1 1/4 1/8 4 4 large sweet onions, sliced (12 to 16 ounces) tablespoons margarine or melted butter teaspoons dry mustard teaspoons h[...]

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    RIB EYE STEAKS WITH GRILLED GARLIC As they cook, the garlic cloves mellow in flavor, making a delicious sauce for any grilled meat. And for an appetizer, spread the softened cloves over toasted slices of french bread! Makes 4 servings. Ingredients 1 2 1 whole Head of garlic tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil tablespoon snipped fresh basil, or 1/2[...]

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    MARINATED TUNA STEAK Experiment with unique dishes, like this tuna steak recipe boasting a delicious wine marinade! Makes 4 servings. Ingredients 4 1/3 1 1 1 2 1/4 6-ounce fresh or frozen tuna steaks cut 1 inch thick. Thaw fish if frozen. cup dry white wine tablespoon lemon juice tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil clove garlic, minced teaspoons sn[...]

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    SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BREASTS This popular recipe can also be a grilled chicken salad! Slice chicken into small strips and place them on top of shredded lettuce with avocado dressing and top with cheese! Makes 6 servings. Ingredients 1/4 2 2 1/4 6 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 cup dry white wine tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil teaspoons snipped fresh tarragon o[...]

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    TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY TURKEY PIZZA ON THE GRILL Imagine everyone's surprise when you serve your next holiday turkey omplete with dressing eticious and tender straight from the grill! Serves 8 - 10 Ingredients for Turkey 8 - 10 pound whole turkey 4 ounces butter, softened 2 tablespoons chopped thyme 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated le[...]

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    FRESH VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Take a trip to the Orient with this easy, and healthy vegetable recipe. Makes 4- 6 servings. Ingredients 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1/2 tablespoons oil onion, cut into wedges carrot, thinly sliced cups broccoli, cut into small flowerets red pepper, sliced sticks celery, thinly sliced cup snow peas cup chicken broth Preparation Heat oil [...]

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