Traeger BBQ075LE Owner's Manual

Traeger BBQ075LE Owner's Manual

Residential pellet grill for outdoor use only

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OWNER'S MANUAL
BBQ075LE
RESIDENTIAL PELLET GRILL
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Traeger Wood Pellet Grill, Model BBQ075LE. 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.
  • Page 4: Section One: Assembly Instructions

    SECTION ONE: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING THE LEGS: 1) Carefully lay the Grill on its back on a non-abrasive surface. 2) Use the Black Bolts (A), Washers (E, G) and Nuts (C) supplied in the hardware kit to install the Caster Leg Assemblies (99) on the left end of the Grill and the Wheel Leg Assemblies (104) on the right end of the Grill, as shown in the upper diagram below.
  • Page 5 ATTACHING THE CHROME DOOR HANDLE: 1) Insert the bolt (J), flat washer (K) into the slot in the door and thread into the handle (143). Repeat the process on the other side. 2) Do not over tighten the bolts to the handle ATTACHING THE FLUE PIPE AND CHIMNEY CAP ASSEMBLY: 1) Align the holes in the Flue Pipe (113) with the holes in the Flue Pipe Gasket (126), which fits between the right end of the Grill and the Flue Pipe (113).
  • Page 6: Positioning The Heat Baffle

    WARNING! Many parts of the Grill will become very hot during operation. Care must be taken to avoid burns, both during operation and afterwards, while the Grill is still hot. It should never be left unattended when young children are present. Never move the Grill when it is operating.
  • Page 7 POSITIONING THE PORCELAIN GRILL: 1) Position the Porcelain Grill (147) on the Grill Supports that run the length of the cooking area. HANGING THE GREASE BUCKET: 1) Locate the Grease Drain Tube, extending from the Grill below the Smoke Stack on the right end.
  • Page 8: Section Two: Initial Firing Instructions

    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.
  • Page 9: Section Three: Subsequent Start-Up

    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...
  • Page 10 3) Remove the Porcelain Grill, 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.
  • Page 11: Section Four: Operating Tips

    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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Section Five: Maintaining Your New Grill

    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.
  • Page 14 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 –...
  • Page 15: Disposal Of Ashes

    Remove the Porcelain Grill, 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.
  • Page 16: Section Six: Frequently Asked Questions

    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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Section Seven: Traeger Support

    SECTION SEVEN: TRAEGER SUPPORT Parts are identified by number on the following 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 number from the Component Diagram.
  • Page 20 BBQ075LE COMPONENT LIST...
  • Page 21 BBQ075LE PARTS LIST Item Description Item Description Grill Frame Assembly 075LE SUB509 3” Caster W/O Brake HDW301 Washer .300 X .600 HDW113 Wheel Leg FAB112 Hopper Burner Assembly LE SUB510 6” Vipor Wheel HDW300 Burner Box Assembly SUB010 Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 Thread...

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