Grounding
Instructions:
This appliance shall be grounded while in use to protect
the operator
from
electrical
shock.
The appliance
is
equipped with a 3-conductor
cord and a 3-prong ground-
ing-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type
receptacle.
Plug into a GFCI-protected
outdoor
receptacle,
where
available
Extension Cords:
1. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-
ing-type plugs and 3-pole cord connectors that accept the
plug from the appliance. Only extension cords identified
by the marking "Suitable for use with outdoor appliances"
shall be used outdoors. Use only extension cords having
an electrical rating not tess than the rating of the appliance.
Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine extension
cord before using and replace if damaged. Do not abuse
extension cord and do not tug on any cord to disconnect.
Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges.
2. Outdoor extension cords shall be used with outdoor use
products;
such
cords are surface
marked
with suffix
letters "W-A" and with a tag stating "Suitable for use with
outdoor appliances"
; Connection
to an extension
cord
shall be kept dry and off the ground;
Store products
indoors when not in use, out of the reach of children; and
do not clean this product with a water spray or the like.
If the grill fails to produce any heat:
1. Be sure there is power to the grill. Turn the Control Knob OFF
and try the following:
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Plug cord into propertygrounded outlet.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCl) may be tripped. Reset
or replace if needed.
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Outlet may be faulty. Try another outlet.
2. Control Knob may be in OFF position.
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Turn Control Knob to highest setting.
3. Heating Element may need replacing.
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Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®and onlyuse Sears certified replace-
ment parts.
4. The internal Electric Timer Module will automatically switch
the heating element to power OFF when it is in continous
operation more than 2-1/2 hours.
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To reset the internal timer, turn the Control Knob to OFF and
unplug the cord from power outlet, then plug the cord back
in and turn Control Knob to desired cooking temperature.
If the grill cooks too slowly:
1. Always preheat the grill 15-20 minutes with the Lid closed.
2. Keep grill Lid closed as much as possible during the cooking
process to minimize heat loss.
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Reposition grill to reduce affect of wind.
3. Turn Control Knob to highest setting.
4. Use of an extension cord can reduce your grill performance.
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Connect grill to outlet with no extension cord.
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Ifyou must use an extension cord use onlyoutdoor extension
cords marked with suffix letters "W-A" and with a tag stating
"Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances".
If the Heat On Light is not on:
1. Be sure there is power to the grill.
2. Control Knob may be in OFF position.
3. Heat On Light will turn off when the grill reaches
desired temperature. The grill and Heat On Light
will cycle on and off as needed to maintain the exact
temperature.
4. Heat On Light or Heating Element may need
replacing.
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Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®and only use Sears cer-
tified replacement parts.
Circuit breaker continues
to trip:
1. Caused by a power surge.
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Make sure the Control Knob is set to OFF before
plugging OR unplugging your grill.
2.
Circuit may be overloaded with appliances.
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Disconnect other appliances from the circuit when
using your grill.
3.
Electrical connections may be damp or wet.
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Always
keep cord dry and off the ground.
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Never put the cord or heating element in water
or any liquid.
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Never operate
your
electric
grill when it is
raining.
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Depending on the humidity in your area, it may
take a day or more for electrical
circuits to
thoroughly
dry before the breaker will reset.
This is not a defect of the product.
4.
Electrical Cord may be damaged. Never operate
your grill if the cord or plug appears damaged.
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Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®and only use Sears cer-
tified replacement parts.
If you have excessive
flare-ups when cooking:
1. The fats and juices dripping from grilled food
can cause flare-ups.
Since flare-ups impart a
favorably,
distinctive
taste and color to grilled
foods they should be accepted up to a point.
To minimize
flare-ups try the following:
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Use a cooking pan to grill foods that produce a lot
of grease.
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Trim excess fat from meat before grilling.
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Use a lower temperature setting.
2. Grease and food build up inside your grill and
Grease Receptacle.
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Besureyourgrill
isturned OFF, unplugged and not
hot. Then follow the Cleaning and Maintenance
steps found in this manual to clean the cooking grid,
grease receptacle and inside of bowl and lid.
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