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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-5. 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 BBQ075.04

Page 1: ...his entire 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: ... Pan 98 1 Heat Baffle 97 1 Smoke Stack 83 1 Chimney Cap Assembly 85 1 Chrome Door Handle 76 1 Grease Bucket 112 1 Hardware Kit You will need to complete the assembly which includes 1 Mounting the Legs 62 and Wheel Legs 63 to the Grill 2 Attaching the Chrome Door Handle 76 to the Door 72 3 Attaching the Smoke Stack 83 to the Grill 4 Mounting the Chimney Cap Assembly 85 5 Positioning the Heat Baffle...

Page 4: ... the Wheel Legs 63 on the right end as shown in the diagram below The wheel on the Wheel Legs 63 should go toward the outside of the Grill Leave the Nuts loose during this step 3 Set the Grill upright to level and then tighten all Nuts ATTACHING THE CHROME DOOR HANDLE 1 Insert flat washer K onto 1 4 20 x 310 hex bolt J and insert into slot in the door 72 from the inside 2 Place chrome handle 76 on...

Page 5: ...er F on each Bolt inside the Grill and secure with Hex Nuts D using the Wrench supplied 4 Screw the Chimney Cap Assembly 85 into the Bracket in the top of the Smoke Stack Hand tighten NOTE If at this point you are ready to start your Grill refer to the INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS in SECTION TWO of this manual or on a separate sheet in the PELLET HOPPER before proceeding with further assembly POSIT...

Page 6: ...ort Lip end hooks over the Grease Drain Pan Support on the left side of the Grill The Long Lip end should rest in the V Shaped Grease Drain located inside the Grill on the right POSITIONING THE PORCELAIN GRILL Position the Porcelain Grill 147 on the Grill Supports that run the length of the cooking area HANGING THE GREASE BUCKET Locate the Grease Drain Tube extending from the Grill below the Smoke...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...e 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 the Grill as the Pellets ignite After as...

Page 9: ...to the Shutdown Cycle position this will leave the Draft Induction Fan running for ten minutes to burn any excess pellets in the fire pot After the fan runs for ten minutes the controller will power off and the fan and it will stop running CAUTION The main power switch will shut the power off to the controller and the Temperature Dial Knob switch will cut off power to the grill components only Whe...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...this 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 t...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...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 14: ...m 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 cl...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...sal 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 Adjustm...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ill located on a label inside the Hopper Lid along with the part identification TRAEGER PELLET GRILLS LLC 1215 Wilmington Ave Suite 200 Salt Lake City UT 84106 TRAEGER TECHNICAL SUPPORT Available 7 Days a Week 5AM to 7PM Pacific Time TRAEGER PARTS DEPARTMENT Available Weekdays 8AM to 3 30PM Pacific Time TRAEGER SALES ORDER DESK Available Weekdays 8AM to 4 30PM Pacific Time TOLL FREE TELEPHONE 1 80...

Page 19: ...BBQ07C 03 COMPONENTS LIST PAGE 1 OF 1 ...

Page 20: ...HOPPER BURNER COMPONENTS PAGE 2 OF 2 ...

Page 21: ...SUB085 21 1 Hot Rod Ignitor BAC199 75 1 Left Door Hinge Assy SUB086 22 8 Screw 8 x 5 Hex S Tap HDW119 76 1 12 Chrome Handle HDW227 23 1 3 8 x 3 16 Thick Gasket BRN900 J 2 Bolt 1 4 20 x 310 Hex Zinc HDW088 27 1 Power Cord 8 Nema 120v ELE203 83 1 Flue Pipe Assembly FAB309 28 1 Strain Relief ELE210 85 1 Chimney Cap Assembly SUB769 30 1 Screw 8 32 x 500 Pphd Zinc HDW117 90 1 Flue Pipe Gasket INS145 33...

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