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Traeger TRAILHEAD T11489 Owner's Manual

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OWNER' S
MANUAL
TRAILHEAD
WELCOME TO THE WOOD-FIRED REVOLUTION.
WE WANT YOU TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRAEGER.
Scan here to access this manual in different languages, as well as to learn how to set up, season,
and get the most out of your grill.
TRAEGER.COM
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T11489

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  • Page 1 TRAILHEAD WELCOME TO THE WOOD-FIRED REVOLUTION. WE WANT YOU TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRAEGER. Scan here to access this manual in different languages, as well as to learn how to set up, season, and get the most out of your grill.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) BETWEEN COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND YOUR GRILL. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. When properly operated and maintained, cooking with a hardwood fire on a Traeger Grill brings years of ®...
  • Page 3 The closed container of ashes correctly, direct heat and flame from the firepot could should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on cause a grease fire or damage the Traeger Grease ® the ground, well away from all combustible materials, Management System.
  • Page 4 Never modify this grill or install any parts or pellets out of the firepot. Fill hopper with new pellets components not authorized by Traeger for use with and prime the auger (see “Seasoning Your Grill” on this grill. Any modification of this grill or installation page 15 for instructions on priming your auger).
  • Page 5 Turn the main power switch OFF (O) and disconnect • the power cord before initiating any maintenance. • Accumulated grease is easier to clean off when the grill is still warm—not hot. Be careful not to burn yourself. Heat-protective gloves are recommended. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TRAEGER.COM...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    10 ASSEMBLING YOUR GRILL 12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL 15 SEASONING YOUR GRILL 17 SUBSEQUENT START-UP 18 USING YOUR GRILL 21 USING THE MEAT PROBE 22 GRILL FEATURES 24 MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 OPERATING TIPS 27 SERVICE 30 WARRANTY TRAEGER.COM...
  • Page 8 THE PERFECT PAIRINGS Bold cuts of beef need bold wood flavors to match, like hickory or mesquite. Throw in some pellets and turn your Traeger into a wood-fired pizza oven. Cherry pie cooked over fruit hardwood pellets? Yes please.
  • Page 9 ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD PELLETS CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE & FLAVOR HOW OUR PELLETS ARE MADE Traeger pellets are made from all natural hardwood sawdust. The sawdust is compressed into pellets using heat and pressure. Pellets fuel the fire and add flavor to make meals unforgettable.

  • Page 10: Assembling Your Grill

    ASSEMBLING YOUR GRILL READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE APPLIANCE Shape may vary. PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION GRILL LID GREASE BUCKET LID HANDLE GRILL BODY PORCELAIN-COATED GRILL GRATE FEET WITH CAPS GREASE DRIP TRAY NOTE: Handle bolts, washers, and Mica washers are shipped pre-installed on the handle, and should be removed for assembly.
  • Page 11 Install porcelain-coated grill grate. NOTE: Be sure the grease drain spout on the grease drip tray extends through the opening in the back of the grill. IMPORTANT: Always be sure to hang the grease bucket on the spout during use! TRAEGER.COM...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Grill

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL PARTS AND FEATURES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION GRILL LID GREASE DRAIN PORT (BACK OF GRILL) LID HANDLE DIGITAL ARC CONTROLLER PORCELAIN-COATED GRILL GRATE PELLET HOPPER GREASE DRIP TRAY MAIN POWER SWITCH (BACK OF GRILL) MEAT PROBE PELLET HOPPER LID GREASE BUCKET...
  • Page 13 TIPS: Only operate your grill on a level surface. • Take care of your Traeger® Grill by using a new Traeger drip tray • liner before each cook to help keep your grill clean. Keep your grill clean. See “Operating Tips” (page 26) and •...
  • Page 14 YOUR CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY Your Traeger® Grill is equipped with a digital 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 15: Seasoning Your Grill

    Press the center button. grill in standby mode, press and hold the “Up” and IGNITE buttons simultaneously. The display will flash “Pri” and the auger will begin WARNING! USE ONLY TRAEGER® BRAND priming. HARDWOOD PELLETS, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY MADE NOTE: When you turn on your grill, it TO WORK IN OUR GRILLS.
  • Page 16 RECOMMENDATION: For easy cleanup, line the grease drip tray with Traeger® Aluminum Drip Tray Liners or heavy-duty aluminum foil. If using foil, be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against the bottom of the grease drip tray. Replace foil after each cook to reduce the possibility of a grease fire.

  • Page 17: Subsequent Start-Up

    Set the desired temperature with the “Up” button. NOTE: NOTE: Review the pre-grilling checklist on page 18 before turning on Once you press the IGNITE button, your Traeger® Grill will the grill. always begin with an ignition and preheat cycle. WARNING! WHEN OPERATING THIS GRILL, MAINTAIN A MINIMUM CLEARANCE OF 18 IN.

  • Page 18: Using Your Grill

    USING YOUR GRILL YOU WILL NEED TO BEGIN WITH THESE STEPS EVERY TIME YOU USE YOUR GRILL. PRE-GRILLING CHECKLIST 1. Check for and do needed maintenance: Clean the Traeger® Grease Management System: • Grill Grate • Grease Drip Tray •...
  • Page 19 Once preheating is complete, load food into the grill. temperature, then press IGNITE to start the preheat cycle. WARNING! USE ONLY TRAEGER® BRAND HARDWOOD PELLETS, • WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY MADE TO WORK IN OUR GRILLS. NEVER USE HEATING FUEL PELLETS IN THE WHEN OPERATING THIS GRILL, MAINTAIN A MINIMUM •...
  • Page 20 WARNING! WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND keep the grill lid shut during cooking. CLEANING OF YOUR TRAEGER® GRILL, A GREASE FIRE IS UNLIKELY. IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF FIRE, IMMEDIATELY TURN THE GRILL OFF (O) AND LEAVE THE GRILL LID CLOSED UNTIL THE FIRE IS OUT.

  • Page 21: Using The Meat Probe

    USING THE MEAT PROBE Your Traeger® Grill includes a meat probe for monitoring internal food temperature, or for cooking to a goal temperature. 2" (5.1 cm) Insert the meat probe’s plug into the jack on the lower left corner of Insert the probe tip halfway into the thickest part of the protein –...

  • Page 22: Grill Features

    The grill automatically enters standby mode when you first turn it on. TIMER Your Traeger® 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, such as loading vegetables or other shorter time cooks into the grill or basting your food.
  • Page 23 Traeger on. Liners should rest fully on the grease drip tray and not cover any areas outside of the grease drip tray. Doing so will affect the temperature and performance of the grill.

  • Page 24: Maintaining Your Grill

    NOTE: Traeger’s drip tray liners can help keep your grill clean cleaned to reduce the risk of fire. and can help reduce the risk of flare-ups. How often you need to clean the TGMS depends on the fat 2.
  • Page 25 Wood pellets expand greatly when wet and will jam your auger. a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed Always cover your grill when not in use with a Traeger® Grill Cover. on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all This custom-fit cover can be purchased at traeger.com.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR MESSAGES Although rare, you may see an error or warning message display on your control panel. Refer to traeger.com/support for a list of error messages and how to resolve them. OPERATING TIPS 1. Only operate your grill on a level surface.

  • Page 27: Service

    If you have any questions about your Traeger® Grill or need tips on cooking your first holiday turkey, our seasoned experts have your back. We’re here for you 365 days a year, including holidays. For assistance with assembly, installation, safe operation, parts, or general customer service, you can visit our website traeger.com/support or you can phone or write us at:...
  • Page 28 NOTES...
  • Page 29 NOTES TRAEGER.COM...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    7-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Traeger Pellet Grills LLC warrants this Traeger® Grill for the components, coverage, and warranty period listed in the table below under normal use and proper maintenance. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary among states and provinces.
  • Page 31 Traeger may replace defective parts with new or refurbished parts. Traeger reserves the right to inspect any grill (shipping paid by Traeger) and to analyze any usage information including, without limitation, any digital connected grill data (to the extent covered by our data protection policy).
  • Page 32 Traeger Pellet Grills LLC 1215 E. Wilmington Ave., Suite 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84106 traeger.com...

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