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POSITIONING HEAT BAFFLE AND GREASE DRAIN PAN 

ecome familiar with how each component fits inside the Grill. 

es and ends of the foil are tight against 

e bottom of the Grease Drain Pan (163). 

ANGING GREASE BUCKET

 

d below the Grease 

rain Tube opening on the right side of the Grill Body (3). 

 

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In ord

 first 

allow the Auger Tube to be “charged” with Pellets. 

1)  

move the Porcelain Grill, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle 

2)  

 position. Plug the Power Cord into an 

3)  

 

o see if the Hot Rod is 

getting hot. 

DO NOT TOUCH IT!

 Turn the Switch/Dial OFF. 

 
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RECOMMENDATION for ease of clean-up: Line the Grease Drain Pan (163) with 
heavy-duty aluminum foil. Be sure the edg
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The Grease Bucket (135) hangs on the Bucket Hook locate
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SECTION TWO: INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS

 

o be used on initial firing or anytime the Grill runs out of Pellets

er to ensure proper operation of the Grill, you must

 

Open the Door and re

from inside the Grill. 

Make sure the Switch/Dial is in the OFF

appropriate, grounded electrical outlet. 

Open the Pellet Hopper Lid and locate the Auger. Make sure there are no foreign

objects in the Auger. Turn the Switch/Dial ON and look into the Pellet Hopper to 
confirm the Auger is turning. At the same time, place your fingers over the Firepot 
and feel the air movement from the Draft Inducer Fan. Look t

Summary of Contents for BBQ055

Page 1: ...IAL PELLET GRILL This Grill Protected Under Patent Number 4 823 684 FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY WARNING DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS NEAR THIS APPLIANCE USE ONLY TRAEGER BRAND HARDWOOD BBQ PELLETS IN THE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT ...

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Page 4: ...hillips screwdriver INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Traeger Wood Pellet Grill Model BBQ055 With proper set up operation and main fo NOTE NUMBERS FOLLOWING PART NAM R When y p 1 Bag of Nuts Washers and Bolts These are for mounting the Pellet Hopper Burner 37 L 137 to the Gri 1 Main Body 3 4 Legs 115 119 123 127 a 1 Pellet Hopper Burner 37 1 Porcelain Grill 170 Remove for assem...

Page 5: ...s Tighten all four Bolts DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE BOLTS PHILLIPS SCREWS WITH FLAT WASHERS AND HEX NUT NOTE Install all Leg Screws and Nuts 3 in ea G M NOTE DO N Slide the Hopper Burner 37 square tube into the square opening located on the left side of the Grill Body 3 Gently push the Hopper Burner 37 into the Grill 2 Install a Flat Washer on each of the four Hex Head Bolts From the inside of the G ...

Page 6: ...for ease of clean up Line the Grease Drain Pan 163 with heavy duty aluminum foil Be sure the edg th H The Grease Bucket 135 hangs on the Bucket Hook locate D SECTION TWO INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS o be used on initial firing or anytime the Grill runs out of Pellets er to ensure proper operation of the Grill you must Open the Door and re from inside the Grill Make sure the Switch Dial is in the OF...

Page 7: ... Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against the bottom of the Grease Drain Pan Position the He Grease Drain Pan and Porcelain Grill in their proper locations With the Door open turn the Switch Dial ON and set the Temperature Dial to SMOKE In approximately 2 minutes you will notice whitish gray smoke coming ou of the Grill as the Pellets ignite After assuring the Pellets have ignit Do...

Page 8: ... Cord into an appropriate grounded 2 ifically made to work 3 Remove the Porcelain Grill Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle to expose the Firepot Pellets 6 HOT OHOL GEL BOTTLE COULD EXPLODE AND CAUSE 8 After assuring the Pellets have ignited install the Heat Baffle Grease Drain Pan and 9 let the Grill pre heat for approximately 10 minutes before placing food in the Grill Making sure the Switch Dial i...

Page 9: ...ts and lose your fire while cooking let the Grill completely cool and start again with the INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS Make sure the Heat Baffle is properly seated on its locating brackets The long lips of the He direct heat and flame could come up out of the Firepot and cause a grease fire in the Grill If it is hot outside it will take less time for food to cook If it is cold wet or windy it will...

Page 10: ...to a GFI Ground Fault Interrupter check and reset if necessary b Initiate startup Still no ignition Proceed to step 2 2 Disconnect Power Cord from electrical outlet a Remove the Control and check the fuse on back Replace the fuse if blown Reinstall the Control b Unplug Hot Rod connector Purple White wire pair plug Power Cord into an appropriate grounded electrical outlet and turn the Switch Dial O...

Page 11: ...urns a bit and then stops continue watching and turn the Switch Dial to OFF If the fan blade UNWINDS slightly this indicates a jam in the Auger system which will need to be cleared d Disconnect Power Cord from electrical outlet and remove Pellets from the Pellet Hopper Check for foreign objects and wet decomposed Pellets both of which can cause a jam in the Auger system The Auger will need to be r...

Page 12: ...HY DOES MY GRILL FIRE GO OUT ON SMOKE SETTING Excess ash in the Firepot may be the problem 1 Open the Door and remove the Porcelain Grill Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle from inside the Grill 2 IMPORTANT Remove all unburned Pellets and ash from inside and around the Firepot A shop vac is ideal tor this task CAUTION ASSURE THAT THE GRILL IS COLD TO AVOID A FIRE FROM HOT ASH 3 Replace the Heat Baff...

Page 13: ... to any cooking setting desired HOW DO I PROTECT MY PAINT FINISH 1 Use a protective Cover on the Grill and touch up paint to repair any scratches A TRAEGER GRILL COVER to protect the Grill is highly recommended Covers and touch up paint are available from your local Traeger Dealer or log on to our Web Site www traegergrills com 2 Every 90 days use a high quality car wax on the outside surfaces of ...

Page 14: ... and Serial Number of the Grill located on a label inside the Hopper Lid along with the part identification TRAEGER PELLET GRILLS LLC 9445 SW Ridder Road 310 Wilsonville OR 97070 TRAEGER TECHNICAL SUPPORT Available 24 7 TRAEGER PARTS DEPARTMENT Available Weekdays 8AM to 4 30PM Pacific Time TRAEGER SALES ORDER DESK Available Weekdays 8AM to 5PM Pacific Time TOLL FREE TELEPHONE 1 800 872 3437 E mail...

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