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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 TFT17LLA. 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 THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL REFER TO THE COMPONENT DIAGRAM.
2. Then tighten the bolts till they are snug. Do Not Over Tighten The Bolts. INSTALLING THE DRIP PAN ASSEMBLY AND GRILL: 1. Insert the drip pan assembly (41) onto the inside of the TFT17LLA body and insert into the body cutout.
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(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. Never use heating fuel pellets in the Grill.
Door and set the Dial Knob to any cooking setting desired. 5) If this procedure is not successful, see Section Six: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS for troubleshooting tips or contact Traeger Technical Support (Section Seven) to help diagnose the problem before proceeding to the MANUAL...
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The control for the TFT17LLA comes with an automatic shut down cycle. When finished cooking on your TFT17LLA set the Dial Knob to the Shut Down 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.
“hold” foods at approximately 180 to 200 degrees F. 2) 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.
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Pellet Hopper. Wood pellets, when wet, expand greatly and will jam you Auger. A TRAEGER GRILL COVER to protect the Grill is highly recommended! Covers are available from your local Traeger Dealer, or log on to our Web Site – www.traegergrills.com.
-- the Hot Rod needs to be replaced. If one or both are not operating, contact Traeger Technical Support (SECTION SEVEN) for additional troubleshooting help. Contact your Traeger Dealer or the Traeger Parts Department (SECTION SEVEN) to place an order.
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Switch to the OFF position. This indicates a defective Auger Drive Motor and it will need to be replaced. Contact your Traeger Dealer or the Traeger Parts Department (SECTION SEVEN) to place an order.
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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. In either case, 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.
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Parts are identified in the front of this manual on the COMPONENT DIAGRAM PAGE. To order parts: Call, E-mail or write to your Authorized 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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TFT17LLA PARTS LIST ITEM# QUANTITY DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER BODY SUB ASSEMBLY SUB330 12” CHROME HANDLE HDW227 DOOR SUB ASSY STAMPED 020 SUB860 BODY SIDE LEFT BCA407 SCREW 1/4-20 X .375 PPHD ZINC HDW076 WASHER LOCK .250 HDW113 WASHER FLAT .250...
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