Traeger 833853, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... REQUIRED CLEARANCES AIR SPACES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS TFB88PUB ZB TFB57PUB ZB ITM ART 833853 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 66103_PRO15_v10 indd 1 11 12 15 11 29 AM ...

Page 2: ... those lucky friends you will be cooking for Your new Traeger Grill is especially designed to make cooking easier while giving you optimal performance with the most savory flavored food As with all grills and cooking appliances anytime you burn a material whether it be wood gas or charcoal organic gases are formed during the cooking process One gas that can be particularly harmful in concentrated ...

Page 3: ...d combustibles a MINIMUM of 40 inches is required WARNING Assemble and operate this grill ONLY per the instructions in the Assembly Guide and the Owner s Manual This grill is intended for OUTDOOR USE ONLY Never use heating fuel pellets in the grill due to potential hazardous contaminants and additives that may be present For best results and flavor use genuine Traeger wood pellets CAUTION Always s...

Page 4: ... G E R C U E S A U C E 100 PURE HARDWOOD 20 LBS NET WT 100 PURE HARDWOOD 20 LBS NET WT 17 25 75 2 5 C M Y K 1 2 3 4 PMS 220 C PMS 188 C 5 6 GOOD FOR ANYTHING GREAT FOR SMOKE IT GRILL IT FLAVOR IT Premium 1 0 0 F O O D G R A D E HARDWOOD PELLETS 100 PURE HARDWOOD PELLETS M A D E I N T H E U S A F O R S U P E R I O R Q U A L I T Y BEEF RU B C A R N E A SA D A M A RI N A D E 100 PURE HARDWOOD 20 LBS ...

Page 5: ...Know Your Grill 6 Grill Components 10 Initial Firing Instructions 13 Subsequent Start Up 14 Operating Tips 16 Using the Meat Probes 17 Hopper Clean out 18 Maintaining Your Grill 20 Reigniting Your Grill 22 Frequently Asked Questions 25 Service and Support 30 Wiring Diagram 31 Warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS 66103_PRO15_v10 indd 5 11 12 15 11 29 AM ...

Page 6: ...TS 100 PURE HARDWOOD PELLETS M A D E I N T H E U S A F O R S U P E R I O R Q U A L I T Y 100 PURE HARDWOOD PELLETS 100 PURE HARDWOOD PELLETS BEEF SHA K E H O N E Y B O U R B O N S A U C E 100 PURE HARDWOOD 20 LBS NET WT ALDER PEL307 Versatile because of its mild flavor and aroma alder gives off ample smoke without overwhelming even the most delicate flavors HICKORY PEL319 The most widely used pell...

Page 7: ...ellets offer a lightly sweet smoke that helps enhance mild flavored meats CHERRY PEL309 A very flavorful pellet cherry wood lends itself to application where you want to add a hearty smoke flavor MAPLE PEL308 Mild with a hint of sweetness maple pellets are great on pork and especially veggies MESQUITE PEL305 A favorite of Texas BBQ mesquite pellets infuse your meat with a robust smoke flavor PECAN...

Page 8: ...d grill grate and extra grill rack 8 Hang the grease bucket TOOLS SUPPLIED FOR ASSEMBLY 2 Open end wrenches 1 Hex key Allen wrench 1 Screwdriver COMPLETE THESE STEPS TO GET TRAEGER ING REFER TO THE ASSEMBLY GUIDE GRILL COMPONENTS GET TO KNOW YOUR GRILL Part Description Part Description 1 Smokestack 7 Grill Door 2 Extra Grill Rack 8 Digital Pro Controller 3 Porcelain Coated Grill Grate 9 Auger Pell...

Page 9: ...84 sq in Pro Series 34 or 572 sq in Pro Series 22 of grilling space and up to 76 000 BTUs of wood fired heat your Traeger grill has the real estate and cooking power for party sized orders of T bones or racks of ribs You don t ever have to worry about drippings flaring up and causing those nasty fireballs that destroy your meal because Traeger grills are designed to cook by using indirect heat All...

Page 10: ...ects in the auger Turn the switch ON I and the temperature dial to SMOKE Make sure the auger is turning inside the pellet hopper Check that there is air movement from the draft inducer fan by placing your fingers over the firepot If the hot rod is getting hot it will turn red CAUTION Do not touch the hot rod Turn the temperature dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE To be used on initial firing or anytime the g...

Page 11: ...r Probe 1 Probe 2 Recommendation For easy cleanup line the grease drain pan with heavy duty aluminum foil Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against the bottom of the grease drain pan Replace foil after each cook to reduce the possibility of a grease fire Please see page 18 for more details Now you re ready to place the heat baffle grease drain pan and porcelain coated grill grates b...

Page 12: ...close the door and turn the temperature dial to any cooking setting desired Before using your grill for the first time it will need to be seasoned Turn the temperature dial to HIGH and let run for 45 minutes with the door closed This is a great time to grab another six pack if you haven t already 9 10 INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS cont CONTROL SHUT DOWN CYCLE The control for this barbecue comes with...

Page 13: ...e pellets have ignited close the door and turn the temperature dial to any cooking setting desired Allow the grill to preheat for about 10 minutes with the door closed before placing food in the grill 1 2 NOTE If the grill hasn t achieved the set temperature after a full 10 minute preheat turn the dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE then back to the originally selected temperature If this fails to achieve the...

Page 14: ... is cold wet or windy it will take longer 8 Digital Thermostat Control Functions After selecting your cooking temperature the auger will operate continuously until the selected temperature is reached From that point forward the digital control will cycle the auger off and on to maintain the selected temperature until the temperature dial is changed WARNING If the fire in the firepot goes out while...

Page 15: ...N Grease fires are caused by not properly maintaining the grill by failing to clean the grease drain pan V shaped grease drain and grease drain tube on a consistent basis See MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL for instructions In the unlikely event of a grease fire while cooking turn the switch OFF O to reduce the amount of oxygen in the cooking chamber and keep the door closed until the fire is completely ou...

Page 16: ...bes into the plug in holes on the lower left corner of the controller then thread probes through the access hole grommet on the left side of the grill barrel Insert probe tip into meat making sure it s not in the fatty portion or touching bone but is halfway into the thickest part of the meat 1 Range Beef Lamb Pork Poultry Well 170 F 160 F 170 F 170 F Medium 160 F 155 F 160 F 170 F Medium Rare 145...

Page 17: ... refill the hopper with a different flavor of Traeger Wood Pellets HOPPER CLEAN OUT Your Traeger Grill has a hopper clean out system that allows you to quickly change from one pellet flavor to another without making a mess Turn the switch to OFF O and disconnect the power cord If the grill is still hot allow it to cool completely Place a container large enough to hold the discarded pellets under t...

Page 18: ...ned from the flue pipe lining much of it can be removed with paper towels or disposable rags Do not spray water or other liquid cleaners onto the inside of your grill Once the flue pipe has been cleaned replace the chimney cap assembly Cleaning grease from your grill DANGER Turn the switch OFF O and disconnect the power cord CAUTION Accumulated grease is easier to clean off when the grill is still...

Page 19: ... the ash outside of the firepot can be removed from the grill with a small metal fireplace shovel or other similar tool Dispose of the ashes according to the following instructions WARNING A shop vac is the best way to remove ashes from the firepot but this must be done with extreme care to avoid the risk of fire Again cleaning the ash from the firepot should be done only when the grill is cold A ...

Page 20: ... ON DANGER If the grill failed to light or the fire went out turn the switch OFF O and disconnect the power cord If the grill is still hot allow it to cool thoroughly Open the door and remove all food the porcelain coated grill grates the grease drain pan and the heat baffle WARNING If at any time the grill fails to light or the fire in the firepot goes out while cooking or smoking and there are s...

Page 21: ...e temperature dial to any cooking setting desired This is a great time to grab another six pack if you haven t already When flames start to come out of the firepot turn the switch OFF O Let the grill cool down Now you re ready to place the heat baffle grease drain pan and porcelain coated grill grates back into the grill NOTE If the procedure is not successful see FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS on pag...

Page 22: ...ll fan blade on the back of the motor the problem is in the digital control which will need to be replaced Contact your Traeger dealer or Traeger s VIP 365 Customer Service see page 24 to place an order If the auger drive motor is not operating but the draft inducer fan is operating the problem is in the auger system which will need to be checked With the switch OFF O locate the small fan blade on...

Page 23: ...rtant to follow these steps Failure to do so may cause a hazardous over firing of your grill due to an excess of unburned pellets in the firepot DANGER Turn the switch OFF O and disconnect the power cord Allow the grill to cool thoroughly Open the door and remove all food the porcelain coated grill grate the grease drain pan and the heat baffle WARNING Remove all unburned pellets and ash from insi...

Page 24: ... Grill Cover is highly recommended to protect the grill Covers and touch up paint are available from your Traeger dealer or log onto our website traegergrills com Every 90 days use a high quality car wax on the outside surfaces of the grill ONLY APPLY WAX TO A COLD GRILL Where can I get a new part for my grill Check with your Traeger dealer They may have the part in stock or can order the part for...

Page 25: ... number to look up the necessary part information on the adjacent parts list for ordering replacement parts or service TFB57PUB pictured numbered parts present on all models 39 37 28 Probe Selector Probe 1 Probe 2 26 59 60 7 57 56 9 51 22 51 58 48 49 38 1 6 47 46 35 66103_PRO15_v10 indd 25 11 12 15 11 30 AM ...

Page 26: ...Inducer Fan Assy FAN209 13 1 Screw 8 32 x 375 S tap HDW114 43 1 Hopper Burner Assembly SUB1006 14 1 Hot Rod Ignitor BAC199 44 4 Bolt 1 4 20 x 75 Hex HDW137 15 8 Screw 8 x 5 Hex S Tap HDW119 45 8 Washer Flat Zinc HDW130 16 1 3 8 x 3 16 Thick Gasket BRN900 46 1 Wheel Leg Assy Front Left SUB949 17 4 Screw 1 4 20 x 50 PTHD HDW089 47 1 Wheel Leg Assy Back Left SUB950 18 1 Burner Box Assembly SUB010 48 ...

Page 27: ...43 1 Hopper Burner Assembly SUB1006 14 1 Hot Rod Ignitor BAC199 44 4 Bolt 1 4 20 x 75 Hex HDW137 15 8 Screw 8 x 5 Hex S Tap HDW119 45 8 Washer Flat Zinc HDW130 16 1 3 8 x 3 16 Thick Gasket BRN900 46 1 Wheel Leg Assy Front Left SUB949 17 4 Screw 1 4 20 x 50 PTHD HDW089 47 1 Wheel Leg Assy Back Left SUB950 18 1 Burner Box Assembly SUB010 48 1 Caster Leg Assy Rear Slanted SUB948 19 1 Power Cord 8 Nem...

Page 28: ...12 42 1 Pellet Dump Door Assembly SUB369 13 1 Screw 8 32 x 375 S tap HDW114 43 1 Hopper Burner Assembly SUB1002 14 1 Hot Rod Ignitor BAC199 44 4 Bolt 1 4 20 x 75 Hex HDW137 15 8 Screw 8 x 5 Hex S Tap HDW119 45 8 Washer Flat Zinc HDW130 16 1 3 8 x 3 16 Thick Gasket BRN900 46 1 Wheel Leg Assy Front Left SUB949 17 4 Screw 1 4 20 x 50 PTHD HDW089 47 1 Wheel Leg Assy Back Left SUB950 18 1 Burner Box As...

Page 29: ... 375 S tap HDW114 43 1 Hopper Burner Assembly SUB1002 14 1 Hot Rod Ignitor BAC199 44 4 Bolt 1 4 20 x 75 Hex HDW137 15 8 Screw 8 x 5 Hex S Tap HDW119 45 8 Washer Flat Zinc HDW130 16 1 3 8 x 3 16 Thick Gasket BRN900 46 1 Wheel Leg Assy Front Left SUB949 17 4 Screw 1 4 20 x 50 PTHD HDW089 47 1 Wheel Leg Assy Back Left SUB950 18 1 Burner Box Assembly SUB002 48 1 Leg Assy Stationary Back Right SUB1011 ...

Page 30: ...S SWITCH PROBE SELECTOR SWITCH BACK OF CONTROL FUSE HOLDER GREEN TERMINAL BLOCK FOR RTD WIRES MOLEX CONNECTORS TYPICAL PURPLE WHITE WIRES HOT ROD FIBERGLASS INSULATION ORANGE WHITE WIRES DRAFT INDUCER FAN LARGE FAN BLADE RED WHITE WIRES AUGER DRIVE MOTOR SMALL FAN BLADE BLACK WHITE WIRES POWER CORD 66103_PRO15_v10 indd 30 11 12 15 11 30 AM ...

Page 31: ...or any implied warranty for incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives the retail customer specific legal rights and the customer may have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty shall be void if the unit is not assembled or operated in accordance with the operation instructions provided with this unit the unit is resold or traded to another owner components accessor...

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