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SECTION FOUR: OPERATING TIPS 

1) The Temperature Dial can be changed at any time to increase or decrease the 

cooking temperature of the Grill. The HIGH/HIGHER temperature settings are for 
Grilling. The MEDIUM/MID RANGE temperature settings are for Slow Cooking. The 
SMOKE setting is for Smoking and adding Smoke Flavor to foods being cooked. The 
SMOKE setting can also be used to “hold” foods at approximately 180 to 200 
degrees F. 

2) 

WARNING! 

Your Traeger Pellet Grill should never be moved while it is hot. If you are 

transporting your Grill in a vehicle after cooking on it, make sure the fire is 
completely out and the Grill is 

cold

 before placing it in any vehicle. Never put water 

into the Firepot. It will jam the Auger. 

3) Your Traeger Pellet Grill is designed to operate with the Door closed. Cooking with 

the Door open greatly lengthens your cooking time. 

4) 

DANGER! 

Never add pellets by hand to a hot Firepot. This is dangerous and you 

may be seriously burned. If you run out of pellets and lose your fire while cooking, let 
the Grill completely cool and start again with the 

INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS.  

5) 

CAUTION! 

Make sure the Heat Baffle is properly seated on its locating brackets. The 

long lips of the Heat Baffle should be pointing down over the Firepot. If not seated 
properly, direct heat and flame could come up out of the Firepot and cause a grease 
fire in the Grill. 

6) When estimating cooking times, the outside temperature will be an important factor. If 

it is hot outside, it will take less time for food to cook. If it is cold, wet or windy, it will 
take longer. 

7) Digital Thermostat Control Functions: 
 

After selecting your cooking temperature (with the exception of “SMOKE”) 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. When operating in “Smoke” 
mode, the Auger will cycle 

on

 for 15 seconds and 

off 

for 65 seconds. There is 

no 

temperature control with the “Smoke” setting. This         timed cycle setting for 
“Smoke” is a factory pre-set recommended by Traeger Pellet Grills to develop a 
“Smoking” temperature of 150 to 180 degrees F. 

 

However you can change this timed cycle to suit your particular needs. Refer to the 
Wiring Diagram found near the end of this manual and locate the Smoke 
Adjustment. It is a switch inside a small hole on the face of the Digital Control to the 
right of the Readout. While the Digital Control is 

on

, use a very small screwdriver or 

other pointed object (a bent paper clip works well) to gently depress the switch. 
When you depress the switch, the Readout will change from a temperature to “P” 
followed by a number. The factory pre-set mentioned earlier is P-2. The setting 
range is from P-0 to P-9. The “P” readout will change each time you depress the 
switch. With all “P” settings, the Auger 

on

 time remains 

constant

 at 15 seconds 

while the 

off 

time is influenced by the “P” setting. For example: A P-3 setting will 

result in an Auger 

on

 time of 15 seconds and an Auger 

off

 time of 75 seconds, an 

increase in the 

off 

time of 10 seconds from the P-2 setting. Each change in the “P” 

number -up or down- results in an increase or decrease of 10 seconds for the Auger 

off

 time. Increasing the number decreases Smoking Temperature. Decreasing the 

number increases Smoking Temperature.    The Traeger Service Department 
recommends a setting no higher than P-4. Also, if you do make a Smoke 
Adjustment, the temperature on the Readout should be monitored. If the 
temperature is consistently below 160 degrees F. while “Smoking”, 

decrease

 the “P” 

setting because there is a risk of losing the fire in the Firepot. 

Summary of Contents for BBQ075.01

Page 1: ...ntire manual before assembly installation of your Traeger Pellet Grill Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death Contact your local building or fire official about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...UM distance of 12 from the Grill to combustibles WARNING When operating this Grill under overhead combustibles a MINIMUM of 40 inches is required WARNING Assemble and operate this Grill ONLY per the instructions in this Owner s Manual WARNING This Grill is intended for OUTDOOR USE ONLY WARNING Never use heating fuel pellets in the Grill due to potential hazardous contaminants and additives that ma...

Page 3: ...at Baffle 140 1 Flue Pipe 113 1 Chimney Cap Assembly 119 1 Chrome Door Handle 143 1 Grease Bucket 112 1 Hardware Kit NA You will need to complete the assembly which includes 1 Mounting the Caster Leg Assemblies 99 and the Wheel Leg Assemblies 104 to the Grill 2 Attaching the Chrome Door Handle 143 to the Door 80 3 Attaching the Flue Pipe 113 to the Grill Frame Assembly 2 4 Mounting the Chimney Cap...

Page 4: ...s 99 on the left end of the Grill and the Wheel Leg Assemblies 104 on the right end of the Grill as shown in the upper diagram below The Nuts C on the Wheel Leg Assemblies 104 should go toward the center of the Grill You may need to rotate the Grill toward the back to accommodate the Leg Assemblies 99 104 on the rear of the Grill Leave the Nuts loose during this step 3 Set the Grill upright to lev...

Page 5: ...rs 132 on two of the 1 2 long Hex Head Bolts 129 and insert the Bolts through the holes in the Flue Pipe 113 and the Flue Pipe Gasket 126 Align the Bolts with the corresponding holes in the Grill Place a Zinc Flat Washer 132 on each Bolt inside the Grill and secure with Zinc Hex Nuts 154 using the Wrench supplied 2 Screw the Chimney Cap Assembly 119 into the Bracket in the top of the Flue Pipe Han...

Page 6: ...ting to transport POSITIONING THE HEAT BAFFLE 1 Position The Heat Baffle 140 directly over the Firepot on the locating brackets found on the inside walls of the Grill The notched legs of the Heat Baffle 140 should be facing downward to fit onto the locating brackets POSITIONING THE GREASE DRAIN PAN 1 Position the Grease Drain Pan 141 so that the Short Lip end hooks over the Grease Drain Pan Suppor...

Page 7: ...t against the bottom of the Grease Drain Pan 141 POSITIONING THE PORCELAIN GRILL 1 Position the Porcelain Grill 147 on the Grill Supports that run the length of the cooking area HANGING THE GREASE BUCKET 1 Locate the Grease Drain Tube extending from the Grill below the Smoke Stack on the right end Hang the Grease Bucket 112 on the Bucket Hook ...

Page 8: ...in to fall into the Firepot turn the Temperature Dial to Shut Down Cycle 5 Set the Temperature Dial to SMOKE Let the Pellets come to full flame Once you see flames come out of the Firepot turn the Temperature Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE and let the Grill cool down Recommendation For ease of clean up line the Grease Drain Pan with heavy duty aluminum foil Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tigh...

Page 9: ...TION Do not touch it 4 If this procedure is successful you will soon see flames come out of the Firepot Then turn the Switch OFF o and let the Grill cool down Position the Heat Baffle the Grease Drain Pan and Porcelain Grill in their proper locations With the Door open turn the Switch ON and the Temperature Dial to SMOKE In approximately 2 minutes you will notice whitish gray smoke coming out of t...

Page 10: ...ts have ignited install the Heat Baffle Grease Drain Pan and Porcelain Grill back in place CAUTION You will now have a fire in the Firepot Be careful not to burn yourself when you install these components Gloves are recommended 9 Turn the Switch ON and the Temperature Dial to any setting desired With the Door closed let the Grill pre heat for approximately 10 minutes before placing food in the Gri...

Page 11: ...ature 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 When operating in Smoke mode the Auger will cycle on for 15 seconds and off for 65 seconds There is no temperature control with the Smoke setting This timed cycle setting for Smoke is a factory pre set recommended by Traeger Pellet ...

Page 12: ...his colorless odorless gas from poisoning you your family or others Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning headache dizziness weakness nausea vomiting sleepiness and confusion Carbon monoxide reduces the blood s ability to carry oxygen Low blood oxygen levels can result in loss of consciousness and death See a doctor if you or others develop cold or flu like symptoms while cooking or in th...

Page 13: ... reduce the risk of fire Cleaning the Flue Smoke Stack DANGER Turn the Switch OFF o and disconnect the Power Cord CAUTION Make sure that the Grill is cold before cleaning the Flue Pipe Remove unscrew the Chimney Cap Assembly from the top of the Flue Pipe Once the Chimney Cap Assembly has been removed it can be cleaned with warm soapy water or with a biodegradable degreaser Scrape the creosote and ...

Page 14: ...brasive cleansers or abrasive cleaning pads on the outside Grill surfaces 3 Outside Storage CAUTION If the Grill is stored outside during the rainy season care should be taken to ensure that water does not get into the Pellet Hopper Wood pellets when wet expand greatly and will jam your Auger A Traeger Grill Cover to protect the Grill is highly recommended Covers are available from your Traeger De...

Page 15: ... the inside of the Firepot A If your vacuum cleaner is a bagless model empty any previously accumulated debris from the collection chamber Then vacuum the ash from the inside of the Firepot Once the Firepot is clean empty the collection chamber into the metal container described below without delay Make sure that there is no remaining ash residue left in the collection chamber B If your vacuum cle...

Page 16: ...Pellets in the Pellet Hopper If this is the INITIAL FIRING or the Grill has run out of Pellets allow sufficient time for the Pellets to travel from the Pellet Hopper to the Firepot can take up to 7 minutes 2 Initiate startup See INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS in Section Two of this OWNER S MANUAL Still no Pellets in the Firepot Proceed to step 3 3 DANGER Turn the Switch OFF o and disconnect the Power...

Page 17: ...osal of ash in Section Five 7 Sand the outside surfaces of the auger with medium grit sandpaper Check the inside of the Auger Tube and sand it if needed Vacuum the sanding grit out of the Auger Tube and Firepot when finished Check that the Auger rotates freely 9 Re attach the Auger shaft to the Auger Drive Motor shaft WHY DOES MY GRILL FIRE GO OUT ON SMOKE SETTING The P number for the Smoke Adjust...

Page 18: ...IPES CALL FOR SMOKE MEDIUM ANDHIGH This handy conversion chart will help you determine where to set the Thermostat when the recipes call for Smoke Medium or High settings with the 3 Speed Smoker Control Remember Grill temperature is affected by conditions such as outside temperature precipitation and wind as well as altitude Please keep this in mind when determining how long it will take food to c...

Page 19: ... label inside the Hopper Lid along with the part identification number from the Component Diagram TRAEGER PELLET GRILLS LLC 9445 SW Ridder Road 310 Wilsonville OR 97070 TRAEGER TECHNICAL SUPPORT Available 7 Days a Week 5AM TO 7PM Pacific Time TRAEGER PARTS DEPARTMENT Available Weekdays 8AM to 4 30PM Pacific Time TRAEGER SALES ORDER DESK Available Weekdays 8AM to 4 30PM Pacific Time TOLL FREE TELEP...

Page 20: ...BBQ07E COMPONENT LIST ...

Page 21: ... HDW088 46 1 Hot Rod Ignitor BAC199 F 8 Washer 1 4 Flat Zinc HDW130 47 8 Screw 8 x 5 Hex S Tap HDW119 A 8 Bolt 5 16 18 Socket Black HDW005 48 1 3 8 x 3 16 Thick Gasket BRN900 C 8 Nut 5 16 18 Hex Black HDW006 49 1 Draft Inducer Fan Assy FAN209 G 8 Washer 5 16 Lock Black HDW008 50 1 Power Cord 8 Nema 120v ELE203 E 16 Washer 5 16 Flat Black HDW007 51 1 Strain Relief ELE210 J 2 Bolt 1 4 20 x 310 Hex Z...

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