This document is a Use & Care Guide for a Kenmore Liquid Propane Gas Grill, model PG-40409S0LB-BLACK. It provides comprehensive instructions for assembly, safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description:
The Kenmore Liquid Propane Gas Grill is an outdoor cooking appliance designed for residential use. It operates on liquid propane (LP) gas and features multiple burners for direct and indirect cooking, including a searing burner. The grill is equipped with an electronic ignition system for easy starting and a temperature gauge for monitoring cooking temperatures. It is designed for outdoor use only and is not intended for commercial cooking or installation in recreational vehicles or boats.
Important Technical Specifications:
- LP Cylinder Requirements:
- Dimensions: 12" (30.5 cm) diameter x 18" (45.7 cm) tall.
- Capacity: 20 lb (9 kg) maximum.
- Construction: Must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or Canada, CAN/CSA-B339 specifications.
- Valve: Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator, safety relief valve, and UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD) with a unique triangular hand wheel.
- Orientation: Must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and kept in an upright position during use, transit, or storage.
- Clearances:
- Minimum 3 ft (0.9 m) from any wall or surface.
- Minimum 10 ft (3 m) clearance to objects that can catch fire or sources of ignition.
- Side Burner and Side Shelf Load: Maximum 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
- Burners: Includes main burners and a searing burner.
- Ignition: Electronic ignition module and match lighting option.
- Materials: Cast iron cooking grates (if applicable), stainless steel surfaces, porcelain surfaces, painted surfaces.
Usage Features:
- Safety Precautions: Emphasizes critical safety measures such as not storing spare LP cylinders under or near the appliance, never filling cylinders beyond 80% full, and immediate action if gas is smelled (shut off gas, extinguish flames, open lid, call authorities). It also warns against using the grill in enclosed spaces and provides guidelines for safe LP cylinder handling and storage.
- LP Tank Connection: Detailed steps for connecting the regulator to the LP tank, including hand-tightening the coupling nut and ensuring proper alignment.
- Leak Testing: Instructions for performing a leak test using a soapy solution on valves, hoses, and the regulator, with warnings about "growing bubbles" indicating a leak.
- Electronic Ignition Lighting: Step-by-step guide for lighting main burners and the searing burner using the electronic ignition button, including troubleshooting for ignition failures.
- Match Lighting: Instructions for safely lighting burners manually with a match holder.
- Burner Flame Check: Guidance on observing flame size at HI and LO settings to ensure proper operation.
- Turning Grill Off: Procedure for shutting down the grill and LP cylinder.
- Indirect Cooking: Explains how to use the grill for indirect cooking, suitable for poultry and large cuts of meat, by placing food over unlit burners.
- Food Safety: Provides USDA-recommended safe minimum internal temperatures for various meats and emphasizes practices like cleaning, separating, cooking thoroughly, and chilling foods promptly.
Maintenance Features:
- General Grill Cleaning: Advice on cleaning various grill surfaces (stainless steel, porcelain, painted) using mild detergents, non-abrasive cleaners, or baking soda/water solutions. It specifically states that grill interiors are not painted and should not be cleaned with caustic grill/oven cleaners.
- Drip Tray and Cup Cleaning: Instructions for regularly cleaning grease drippings from the drip tray and cup to prevent drip fires.
- Burner Assembly Cleaning (Spider Alert!): Critical instructions for cleaning venturi burner tubes to prevent spider nests and "flashback" problems, which can obstruct gas flow and cause injury. It outlines three methods for cleaning burner tubes: using a hooked wire, a narrow bottle brush, or an air hose.
- Cast Iron Grate Seasoning (if applicable): Detailed steps for seasoning new cast iron grates before first use and re-seasoning them when rust spots appear, using vegetable oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- Igniter Check: Procedure for checking the electronic igniter for clicks and sparks.
- Valve Check: Instructions for checking control knobs and valves for proper spring-back and smooth turning.
- Hose Check: Regular inspection of fuel supply hoses for cuts or wear.
- Storage: Recommendations for storing the grill, including cleaning, covering, and ensuring the LP cylinder is disconnected and stored outdoors if the grill is moved indoors.
- Troubleshooting Guide: A comprehensive table addressing common problems such as gas leaks, burners not lighting, sudden flame drops, flare-ups, and persistent drip fires, along with possible causes and solutions. It also includes a specific troubleshooting section for the electronic ignition system.
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