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Traeger RANGER TFT18KLD Owner's Manual

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R A N G E R
O W N E R ' S
M A N U A L
SMOKE IT FORWARD
POST YOUR COOKS WITH
#TRAEGERGRILLS
A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE
TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES
(AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TFT18KLD
3643 Ranger UCGv02.indd 1
12/4/17 4:43 PM

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  • Page 1 R A N G E R O W N E R ' S M A N U A L SMOKE IT FORWARD POST YOUR COOKS WITH #TRAEGERGRILLS A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Cooking with a hardwood fire will bring years of enjoyment to you, your family, and those lucky friends you will be cooking for. Your new Traeger Ranger Grill is specially designed to make cooking easier while giving you optimal performance with the most savory-flavored food.
  • Page 3 • Let the grill cool thoroughly before moving or For best results and flavor, use genuine • • attempting to transport. Traeger Hardwood Pellets. WARNING! CAUTION! • When operating this grill, maintain a MINIMUM • Always store wood pellets in a dry location, away...
  • Page 4 WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED TraegerGrills.com/Shop TraegerGrills.com/Dealers RUBS PELLETS SAUCES 3643 Ranger UCGv02.indd 4 12/4/17 4:43 PM...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Initial Firing Instructions Subsequent Start Up Using Your Grill Using the Meat Probe Ranger Features Register your grill online for a FREE Operating Tips Traeger ebook Troubleshooting Maintaining Your Grill Go online at traegergrills.com/register Service and Warranty traegergrills.com 3643 Ranger UCGv02.indd 5...

  • Page 6: Adding Flavor To Your Fire

    Traeger pellets contain two natural ingredients: our signature blend of hardwoods and a simple soybean oil. When manufacturing the premium hardwood pellets that elevate your meal to the next level, less is always more.
  • Page 7 20-LB (9-KG) BAGS ALDER MAPLE 20-lb. (9-kg) bag 20-lb. (9-kg) bag PEL307 PEL308 Versatile because Mild, with a hint of of its mild flavor sweetness, maple and aroma, alder pellets are great for gives off ample pork and especially smoke without veggies.

  • Page 8: Assembling Your Grill

    ASSEMBLING YOUR GRILL READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE APPLIANCE BLISTERPACK PARTS NEEDED PARTS LIST Bolt: 1/4-20x ⁄ " (2 pcs.) Washer: 1/4" (2 pcs.) Lock Washer: 1/4" (2 pcs.) Wrench Part Description Part Description Grill Lid Bolt: 1/4-20x ⁄...
  • Page 9 INSTALL LID HANDLE In this step: INSTALL GREASE DRAIN PAN AND BUCKET NOTE: Be sure the grease drain spout on the grease drain pan extends through the opening in the back of the grill. IMPORTANT: Always be sure to position the grease drain bucket under the spout during use! In this step:...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Grill

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL GRILL PARTS AND FEATURES Part Description Part Description Grill Lid Meat Probe Lid Handle Grease Bucket Cast-Iron Griddle Arc D2 Controller with AGL Grill Grate Pellet Hopper Grease Drip Tray Main Power Switch (back of grill) Grease Drain Opening (back of grill) Pellet Hopper Lid 3643 Ranger UCGv02.indd 10...
  • Page 11 Take Traeger'ing on the go! The compact you cooking for hours, getting you away from design is perfect for camping or tailgating, the grill and back to entertaining friends and allowing you to enjoy that great Traeger flavor, family. no matter where you go. GRILLING SPACE HIGH-TECH CONTROLS With 184 in.
  • Page 12 YOUR CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY Your Traeger Ranger Grill is equipped with a state-of-the-art Arc D2 Controller with AGL (Advanced Grilling Logic). Before you begin using the grill, it will be helpful to familiarize yourself with the different features of the control panel.

  • Page 13: Initial Firing Instructions

    Make sure there are no foreign objects Fill the hopper with your choice of in the auger. With the grill in Idle Traeger Hardwood Pellets. The auger mode, press and hold the UP and tube should take approximately 2 IGNITE buttons simultaneously. The minutes to fill with pellets and begin display will flash "Pri"...
  • Page 14 • When operating this grill, maintain a minimum clearance of 12 in. / 30.5 cm from grill to combustibles. • For best results and flavor, always use genuine Traeger® Hardwood Pellets. Never use heating fuel pellets in the grill. •...

  • Page 15: Subsequent Start Up

    “Operating Tips” on page 20 for more information. NOTES: • Once you press the IGNITE button, your Traeger Ranger Grill will always begin with an ignition and preheat cycle. WARNING! When operating this grill, maintain a •...

  • Page 16: Using Your Grill

    When operating this grill, maintain a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30 cm) from grill to combustibles. • Use ONLY Traeger® Hardwood Pellets, which are specifically made to work in our grills. Never use heating fuel pellets in the grill.

  • Page 17: Using The Meat Probe

    USING THE MEAT PROBE Your Traeger Ranger Grill includes a meat probe for monitoring internal food temperature, or for cooking to a goal temperature. Insert the meat probe's plug into the Insert probe tip into meat. Make sure socket on the lower left corner of the...

  • Page 18: Ranger Features

    TIMER Your Traeger Ranger Grill comes equipped with a convenient timer. The Timer function does not impact grill operation; you can use it to notify you of other needed steps during cooking, like loading vegetables into the grill or basting your food.
  • Page 19 Doing so will affect the temperature and performance of the grill. GRILL COVER Protect your Traeger Ranger Grill with a premium custom cover, designed to withstand the elements. This durable grill cover is available for purchase at traegergrills.com. traegergrills.com 3643 Ranger UCGv02.indd 19...

  • Page 20: Operating Tips

    When flames start to come out of the firepot, turn Your Traeger Ranger Grill is designed to operate the switch OFF (O). Let the grill cool down. Now with the lid closed. Cooking with the lid open you’re ready to place the grease drip tray and grill...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Again, be careful not to the Traeger Grease Management System (TGMS) burn yourself. When the grill is completely cool, on a consistent basis (see "Maintaining Your Grill"...

  • Page 22: Maintaining Your Grill

    Always cover your of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote grill with the Traeger Grill Cover when not in accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, use. This custom-fit cover can be purchased at creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
  • Page 23 MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL (cont.) a. If your vacuum cleaner is a bagless model, empty any previously accumulated debris from the collection chamber. Then vacuum the ashes from the inside of the firepot. Once the firepot is clean, empty the collection chamber into the metal container described below without delay.
  • Page 24 1-800-TRAEGER TRAEGER’S LEGENDARY VIP-365 customer service is the best out there. If you have any questions about your Traeger Ranger Grill or need tips on cooking your first Thanksgiving turkey, our seasoned experts have your back. We’re here for you 365 days a year including holidays, because we’re cooks —...
  • Page 25 (3) years from the date of original purchase. Traeger Pellet Grills LLC will provide a replacement part for any part found to be defective. Original part(s) approved for return by Traeger’s Parts Department must be returned prepaid.
  • Page 26 NOTES 3643 Ranger UCGv02.indd 26 12/4/17 4:44 PM...
  • Page 27 NOTES traegergrills.com 3643 Ranger UCGv02.indd 27 12/4/17 4:44 PM...
  • Page 28 Traeger Pellet Grills LLC 1215 E. Wilmington Ave. Salt Lake City, UT 84106 traegergrills.com 3643 Ranger UCGv02.indd 28 12/4/17 4:44 PM...

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