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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) BETWEEN COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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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) BETWEEN COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Page 2: Important Safety
Low blood oxygen levels can result in loss Only use your Traeger Grill outdoors on a • ®... - Page 3 Burn Hazard • For best results and flavor, use genuine Many parts of the grill will become very hot during TRAEGER BRAND HARDWOOD PELLETS. ® operation. Care must be taken to avoid burns, both • Even if there is ample room in the grill, be cautious of during operation and afterwards, while the grill is still hot.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Adding Flavor to Your Fire Assembling Your Grill Getting to Know Your Grill 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... -
Page 6: Adding Flavor To Your Fire
ADDING FLAVOR TO YOUR FIRE PELLETS Creating 100% food-grade hardwood pellets comes naturally to Traeger. Our U.S. mills process pure hardwood, blended for the perfect balance of smoke to heat and for superior quality you can taste every time. Crafting the highest-quality hardwood pellets on the market starts from the ground up. We built our mills in regions of the country to be near hardwood sources. - Page 7 20-LB (9-KG) BAGS ALDER MAPLE 20-lb. (9-kg) bag 20-lb. (9-kg) bag 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. overwhelming even the most delicate flavors.
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Page 8: Assembling Your Grill
ASSEMBLING YOUR GRILL READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE APPLIANCE HARDWARE PACK PARTS LIST Bolts: 1/4-20x 5/8" (6 pcs.)* Washers: 1/4" Flat (6 pcs.)* #2 Phillips Screwdriver Legs (4 pcs.) Leg End Caps (4 pcs.) Mica Washers (2 pcs.)* Shape may vary. - Page 9 INSTALL LEGS In this step: INSTALL LID HANDLE NOTE: Handle hardware is installed on handle. In this step: INSTALL GREASE DRIP TRAY AND BUCKET NOTE: Be sure the grease drain spout on the grease drip tray extends through the opening in the back of the grill.
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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 Digital Controller with AGL Porcelain-Coated Grill Grate Pellet Hopper Grease Drip Tray Main Power Switch (back of grill) Grease Drain Port (back of grill) Pellet Hopper Lid T01364_Ranger_OM_EN.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 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.
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Page 13: Initial Firing Instructions
2 minutes to fill with display will flash “Pri” and the auger pellets and begin dispensing into the will begin priming. firepot. WARNING! Use ONLY TRAEGER ® BRAND HARDWOOD PELLETS. Never use heating fuel pellets in the grill. traegergrills.com T01364_Ranger_OM_EN.indd 13... - Page 14 • When operating this grill, maintain a minimum clearance of 18 in. (45.7 cm) from grill to combustibles. • For best results and flavor, always use genuine TRAEGER BRAND HARDWOOD PELLETS. Never use ® heating fuel pellets in the grill.
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Page 15: Subsequent Start-Up
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 minimum clearance of 18 in. (45.7 cm) from grill to combustibles. -
Page 16: Using Your Grill
When operating this grill, maintain a minimum clearance of 18 inches (45.7 cm) from grill to combustibles. • Use ONLY TRAEGER BRAND 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 jack Insert probe tip into meat. Make sure... -
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 T01364_Ranger_OM_EN.indd 19...
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Page 20: Operating Tips
(see page 22, “Cleaning the Ash from jam the auger. Inside and Around the Firepot”). Your Traeger Ranger Grill is designed to operate ® WARNING! Remove all unburned pellets and with the lid closed. Cooking with the lid open ash from inside and around the firepot. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
• When the grill is completely cool, remove all the Traeger Grease Management System (TGMS) internal components. on a consistent basis (see “Maintaining Your Grill” on page 22). -
Page 22: Maintaining Your Grill
These are the components of the Traeger Grease OUTDOOR STORAGE: Management System (TGMS). Grease will accumulate... - Page 23 Excess ash in the firepot may cause your fire If your vacuum cleaner is a model to go out. The firepot should be inspected that uses a disposable bag, install occasionally and cleaned to remove the ash an unused bag in the machine. Then buildup.
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- Page 26 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—not bankers.
- Page 27 (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.
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Traeger Pellet Grills LLC 1215 E. Wilmington Ave. Salt Lake City, UT 84106 traegergrills.com T01364_Ranger_OM_EN.indd 28 9/9/19 8:59 AM...