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FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY! “TASTE THE DIFFERENCE” Please read this 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.
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WARNING! Use ONLY TRAEGER BRAND BBQ WOOD PELLETS, which are specifically made to work in our Grills. Traeger wood pellets are rated for 8500 BTU per LBS with an ash content of 2%. CAUTION! Always store wood pellets in a dry location, away from heat-producing appliances and other fuel containers.
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Traeger Wood Pellet Grill, Model BBQ07C.03.With proper set-up, operation and maintenance, the Grill will provide you with delicious food and years of cooking enjoyment. NOTE: NUMBERS FOLLOWING PART NAMES REFER TO THE COMPONENT DIAGRAM FOUND NEAR THE END OF THIS MANUAL.
SECTION ONE: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING THE LEGS: 1) Carefully lay the Grill on its back on a non-abrasive surface. Note: The Hopper / Burner Assembly (51) will be mounted to the Grill, but is not shown in the diagram below for clarity. 2) Use the Black Bolts (A), Washers (E, G) and Nuts (C) supplied in the Hardware Kit to install the Legs (62) on the left end of the Grill and the Wheel Legs (63) on the right end as shown in the diagram below.
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ATTACHING THE SMOKE STACK AND CHIMNEY CAP ASSEMBLY: 1) Align the holes in the Smoke Stack (83) with the holes in the Smoke Stack Gasket (90), which fits between right end of the Grill and the Smoke Stack (83). 2) Place Zinc Flat Washers (F) on two of the 1/2” long Hex Head Bolts (B) and insert the Bolts through the holes in the Smoke Stack (83) and the Smoke Stack Gasket (90).
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POSITIONING THE GREASE DRAIN PAN: RECOMMENDATION for ease of clean-up: Line the Grease Drain Pan (98) with Heavy duty aluminum foil. Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against the bottom of the Grease Drain Pan (98). Position the Grease Drain Pan (98) so that the Short Lip end hooks over the Grease Drain Pan Support on the left side of the Grill.
Look to see if the Hot Rod is getting hot (it will start to turn red). CAUTION! Do not touch it. Turn the Temperature/dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE. 4) Fill the Pellet Hopper with TRAEGER BBQ PELLETS. WARNING! Use only TRAEGER BRAND BBQ PELLETS, which are specifically made to work in our Grills.
Once the Hot Rod is disconnected, replace the Hopper Bottom Panel and plug the Power Cord back into an appropriate, grounded electrical outlet. 2) Open the Pellet Hopper and fill with TRAEGER BBQ PELLETS. WARNING! USE ONLY TRAEGER BRAND BBQ WOOD PELLETS, which are specifically made to work in our Grills.
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3) Remove the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle to expose the Firepot In the bottom of the Grill. 4) Pour 1/2 cup of TRAEGER BBQ PELLETS into the Firepot. 5) Squirt 2 tablespoons of Alcohol Gel fire lighter into the Firepot on top of the Pellets.
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.
WARNING! If the fire in the Firepot goes out while smoking, when sufficient Pellets are still in the Pellet Hopper, it is important 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.
SECTION FIVE: MAINTAINING YOUR NEW GRILL 1) CREOSOTE AND GREASE: Formation and need for removal. When wood pellets are burned slowly, they produce tar and other organic vapors that combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool flue exhaust of a slow burning fire.
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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 Dealer, or log on to our Web Site –...
Remove the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle to provide access to the Firepot and the interior of the Grill. Much of the ash outside of the Firepot can be swept to the open area at the right of the Firepot using a small whisk broom. It can be removed from the Grill with a small metal fireplace shovel or other similar tool.
If the Auger Drive Motor is operating (check the small fan blade on the back of the motor), the problem is in the Three Speed or Digital Control, which will need to be replaced. Contact your Traeger Dealer or the Traeger Parts Department (Section Seven) to place an order.
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Contact your Traeger Dealer or the Traeger Parts Department (Section Seven) to place an order. c) If the fan blade turns a bit and then stops, continue watching and turn the Switch OFF (o). If the fan blade UNWINDS slightly, this indicates a jam in the Auger system which will need to be cleared.
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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 you. Or you can contact the Traeger Parts Department (Section Seven) to place an order.
SECTION SEVEN: TRAEGER SUPPORT Parts are identified in the front of this manual on the COMPONENT DIAGRAM PAGE. To order parts: Call, E-mail or write to your Traeger Dealer or Traeger Pellet Grills. Please provide your name, phone number, address, Model and Serial Number of the Grill (located on a label inside the Hopper Lid), along with the part identification.
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