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OWNER’S MANUAL Accessories Not Included Accessoires non inclus Accesorios no incluidos TFB30KLF T01728 6757 Tailgater OM ENv12.indd 1 11/10/20 11:35 AM...
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. When properly operated and maintained, cooking with a hardwood fire on a Traeger Grill brings years of ®...
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(grill grate, drip caused by not properly maintaining your grill and tray, and heat baffle), pots and pans, and food. Clean failing to clean its Traeger Grease Management ® the entire grill, including any grease accumulation from System on a consistent basis (see “Maintaining Your...
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When the ambient temperature falls below -20°F • (-29°C) damage to the controller’s display may occur. No. 14 AWG grounded extension cord. • Do not modify the plug on your Traeger Grill, the ® WARNING If the fire in the firepot goes out while extension cord receptacle, or the extension cord plug cooking, it is important to follow these steps.
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• Turn the main power switch at the back of the grill grounded/earthed electrical outlet and turn the switch hopper to OFF (O) and disconnect the power cord. ON (I). Pellets should fall into the firepot and the hot Allow the grill to cool thoroughly. Open the door and rod should begin to heat (it will start to turn red).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHY TRAEGER® WOOD PELLETS? MAKE GRILL MAINTENANCE A REAL BREEZE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL SEASONING YOUR GRILL SUBSEQUENT STARTUP USING YOUR GRILL TAILGATER FEATURES MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING TIPS...
® WOOD PELLETS? Using Traeger’s all-natural hardwood pellets ensures that you are flavoring AT TRAEGER, WE’RE BIG ON TASTE. your food with the best quality wood and obtain the most efficient and reliable burn. We can’t guarantee the same results from other pellet brands, so we always recommend using Traeger®.
MAKING SURE YOUR GRILL IS CLEAN wood-fired flavor of your grill intact. The best way to ensure this is by using our lineup of cleaning and maintenance materials, available at your local dealer or online at traeger.com. 950 ML TRAEGER ALL NATURAL ®...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL Refer to the Assembly Guide to assemble and install your Traeger® Grill. GRILL PARTS AND FEATURES Part Description Part Description Grill Door Handle Axle Grill Door Wheels Grill Body Wheeled Legs Pellet Hopper Lid Side Lift Handle...
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Most drippings are safely channeled into an external grease bucket for easy disposal. TIP: Take care of your Traeger® Grill by using a new Traeger drip tray liner before each cook to help keep your grill clean. WARNING! Keep your grill clean.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL (CONTINUED) YOUR CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY Your Traeger® Grill is equipped with a Digital Arc Controller. Before you begin using the grill, it will be helpful to familiarize yourself with the different features of the control panel. CENTER BUTTON Use this button to turn on the grill and cycle through Temperature >...
SEASONING YOUR GRILL TO BE USED ON INITIAL FIRING ONLY. In order to ensure proper and safe operation of the grill, follow the instructions below, first, to prime the auger (“charge” the auger tube with pellets) and, second, to season your grill (run your grill at a high temperature). Remove the porcelain-coated grill grate, grease drip tray, PLUG APPEARANCE MAY VARY BY REGION.
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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.
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Press the “Up” button until the temperature display reads Press the IGNITE button. Let the grill run at 450°F 450°F (250°C). (250°C) for 30 minutes with the door closed to complete the seasoning process. NOTE: To change between Celsius (C) and Fahrenheit (F), press and hold the “Up”...
If the grill fails to achieve the selected temperature, • please see “Operating Tips” on page 28 for more information. Once you press the IGNITE button, your Traeger® • Grill will always begin with an ignition and preheat cycle. 6757 Tailgater OM ENv12.indd 16...
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 • Drip Tray • Grease Trough •...
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We recommend you clean the grease drip Only operate grill outdoors. • tray and TGMS frequently to reduce the possibility of a Use ONLY TRAEGER® BRAND HARDWOOD • grease fire. Please see “Maintaining Your Grill” on page PELLETS, which are specifically made to work in 25 for more details.
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WARNING! With regular maintenance and 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 door closed until the fire is out.
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USING YOUR GRILL (CONTINUED) COOKING WITH THE MEAT PROBE Use this method when your recipe specifies an internal goal temperature for your food. 2" (5.1 cm) Insert the meat probe’s plug into the jack on the lower left Insert the probe tip into the thickest part of the meat—not corner of the controller, then thread probe through the in the fatty portion or touching bone.
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REIGNITING YOUR GRILL WARNING! If at any time the grill fails to light, or the fire in the firepot goes out while cooking or smoking and there are sufficient pellets in the pellet hopper, it is important that you follow these steps. Failure to do so may cause a hazardous “over-firing”...
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NOTE: If the procedure is not successful, see the “Frequently Asked Questions” section on page 27 for troubleshooting tips or contact Traeger’s customer service (see page 30) to help diagnose the problem. 6757 Tailgater OM ENv12.indd 22 11/10/20 11:35 AM...
TIMER Your Traeger® Grill comes equipped with a 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.
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TAILGATER FEATURES (CONTINUED) FOLDING LEGS The Traeger® Tailgater Grill legs can be folded up for storage and easier transport. WARNING! Do not cook on a flammable surface with the legs folded up. High temperatures can make surfaces discolor or warp because of heat transfer on the bottom of the grill.
Traeger® Grease Management debris. System (TGMS). Grease will accumulate in all of these NOTE: Traeger’s drip tray liners can help keep your grill locations and should be regularly cleaned to reduce clean and can help reduce the risk of flare-ups.
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Again, cleaning the ash from in and around the firepot should Use a disposable rag or cloth dampened with Traeger® be done only when the ash is extinguished and the grill All Natural Cleaner or warm, soapy water to wipe the and ash are COLD.
(O). This indicates a defective auger drive motor, and it will need to be replaced. Contact your Traeger dealer or Traeger’s customer service (see page 30) to place an order. If the fan blade turns a bit and then stops, continue watching and turn the main power switch OFF (O). If the fan blade unwinds slightly, this indicates a jam in the auger system, which will need to be cleared.
Vacuum the sanding grit out of the auger tube and firepot when finished. Check that the auger rotates freely. Reattach the auger shaft to the auger drive motor shaft. Use a protective cover on the grill to protect your paint finish and power cord. A Traeger® Grill Cover How do I protect my paint finish? is highly recommended.
Make grill maintenance a breeze with our drip tray liners. Made of heat-resistant aluminum, they’re lightweight and disposable so you can clean up quick and Traeger on! Liners should rest fully on the grease drip tray, and not cover any areas outside of the grease drip tray, as to not affect the temperature and performance of the grill.
TRAEGER’S LEGENDARY CUSTOMER SERVICE is the best out there. 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.
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Traeger reserves the right to inspect any grill and analyze any usage information, including, without limitation, any digital connected grill data, subject to a warranty claim, and require you to bring the grill to a Traeger-designated service location. Upon inspection, Traeger shall determine, at its sole discretion, whether the claimed defect is a defect that is covered by the warranty.
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