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Traeger WOODRIDGE ELITE Owner's Manual

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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.
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OWNER' S
MANUAL
WOODRIDGE™ ELITE
WELCOME TO THE WOOD-FIRED REVOLUTION.
WE WANT YOU TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRAEGER.
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TRAEGER.COM
11/21/24 5:11 PM
11/21/24 5:11 PM

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  • Page 1 MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. WOODRIDGE™ ELITE WELCOME TO THE WOOD-FIRED REVOLUTION. WE WANT YOU TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRAEGER. TRAEGER.COM T17578 T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 1 T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 1...

  • 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 Ashes should be retained in the damage the Traeger Grease Management System. ® closed container until they are discarded. Water could also enter and damage the Traeger ® WARNING Burn Hazard Grease Management System. Many parts of the grill become very hot during Never use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, lighter •...
  • Page 4 If using an extension cord, be sure to use a No. 16 • of the auger box or unplug the power cord. AWG cord. Do Not initiate the shutdown cycle. Do not modify the plug on your Traeger Grill, the • ® extension cord receptacle, or the extension cord plug in •...
  • Page 5 After removing your food, give the grill grate a quick brushing. It takes only a minute and it will be ready the next time you want to use the grill. Traeger Wireless Probe Wired Probe FCC Statement...
  • Page 6 For proper use and ventilation, only use the side • warranty. Do not expose venting to water. burner when properly installed on a Traeger Grill side ® Do not operate the side burner if the glass is broken •...
  • Page 7 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TRAEGER.COM T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 7 T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 7 11/21/24 5:11 PM 11/21/24 5:11 PM...
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    FEATURES 36 HOW TO USE YOUR ELECTRIC SIDE BURNER 38 HOPPER CLEAN-OUT 39 MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 OPERATING TIPS 45 SERVICE 46 WARRANTY TRAEGER.COM T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 9 T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 9 11/21/24 5:11 PM 11/21/24 5:11 PM...
  • Page 10 THE PERFECT PAIRINGS Bold cuts of beef need bold wood flavors to match, like hickory or mesquite. Our signature blend pellets give your plain pizza pizzazz. AMERICAN HARDWOOD Pair your pie with cherry or apple pellets for a fruity, smoky finish. T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 10 T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 10 11/21/24 5:11 PM...
  • Page 11 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 12: Getting To Know Your Grill

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL Refer to the Assembly Guide to assemble your Traeger® Woodridge™ Grill. PARTS AND FEATURES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION UPPER GRILL GRATE ELECTRIC SIDE BURNER LOWER GRILL GRATE P.A.L. POP-AND-LOCK™ ACCESSORY RAIL MODIFIRE® GRILL GRATE CABINET...
  • Page 13 PELLET HOPPER The hopper’s 24 lb (11 kg) capacity allows for hours of cooking with Your Traeger® Woodridge™ Grill has a unique barrel shape that helps no need to refill. Pellets can be emptied through the pellet release funnel the smoke in and around your food for better, more flavorful door on the back by unscrewing the knob.
  • Page 14 (located on the back side of the auger box) is ON (I), tap the ignite/shutdown button or turn the selection dial to wake the controller from sleep. PRO TIP: On a good weather day, it is completely normal for a Traeger® Grill to experience temperature fluctuations of +/- 25°F. These fluctuations are actually a key component in creating the smoke flavor we at Traeger love.
  • Page 15 – right at your grill! Unlock your culinary place. Create tasty sides and added dishes to go with your wood-fired creativity and try your hand at some of the following cooking styles: masterpieces. With the Traeger® Side Burner, you can sear, simmer, SIMMERING SAUTÉING...

  • Page 16: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Be sure to check out the underside of the hopper lid for a quick reference to helpful information such as how to use your controller, how to clean your grill, and how to troubleshoot any error codes that may pop up. Scan the QR code here (or under your hopper lid) to view a Controller 101 video for a guided demonstration of your controller.

  • Page 17: First Things First

    Our dedication to delivering world-class products and experiences means we are constantly working to improve grill performance and features. We highly recommend connecting your Traeger® Woodridge™ Grill to WiFIRE® by following the instructions below. When your grill is connected and on, updates will automatically download, ensuring your grill is always operating at peak performance.
  • Page 18 Wi-Fi grill icon light up in the menu bar below the dot matrix, and is ready to pair. Open your smart device to the Traeger App and and an animation of a Wi-Fi signal with a question mark will be sign in to your account.

  • Page 19: Onboarding Part 2: Seasoning Your Grill

    NOTE: Plug appearance may vary by region. USE ONLY TRAEGER HARDWOOD PELLETS. This product is developed and tuned using only Traeger pellets. Traeger pellets are crafted to WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD meet strict quality and performance standards. Using pellets not...
  • Page 20 Press the main power switch, located on the back of the auger box, to Turn the selection dial to set the grill’s temperature to 350°F, then ON (I). Press the selection dial to wake up the controller. “TRAEGER” press the dial. Press the ignite/shutdown button.
  • Page 21 NOTE: It is normal to observe ash on the drip tray and/or grill grates after seasoning. Simply wipe away ash on grill grates prior to your first cook. TRAEGER.COM T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 21 T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 21 11/21/24 5:12 PM...

  • Page 22: Everyday Traegering

    7. Is your grill connected to the app and updated to the latest and greatest firmware? Connecting to the Traeger App not only allows you to remotely monitor and control your grill, but also ensures that your grill is operating on the latest firmware.
  • Page 23 HOW TO COOK ON YOUR TRAEGER Follow these steps to set and adjust your grill’s temperature. With the lid closed, press the main power switch located on the back The dot matrix displays three dashes and F or C. This is the home of the auger box to ON (I).
  • Page 24 Adding food too early can result in the grill taking longer than usual to achieve your desired set temperature. • Traeger® Woodridge™ Grills provide real-time temperature readings in five-degree increments, and you should expect to see fluctuations in • temperature.

  • Page 25: Shutting Down Your Grill

    SHUTTING DOWN YOUR GRILL The shutdown cycle is crucial to the success and high-quality grill performance of your Traeger® Woodridge™ Grill. The shutdown cycle gets your grill properly set up for your next cook, and prevents future adverse events. IMPORTANT: Always initiate a shutdown cycle after each and every cook.

  • Page 26: How To Use Additional Grill Features

    PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® TRAEGER WIRELESS PROBE (sold separately) Pairing a probe is a one-time process. Once you have successfully paired a Traeger wireless probe to your Traeger® Woodridge™ Grill, the grill will recognize this probe when it is active (charged and removed from dock) and within range of your grill.
  • Page 27 The screen will display a pairing animation, indicating that the grill is Remove the Traeger wireless probe from the dock and hold it close currently searching for Traeger wireless probe Bluetooth® signal. (within 3 ft) to your Traeger® Woodridge™ Grill controller.
  • Page 28 PROBES CONTINUED REMOVING A PREVIOUSLY PAIRED TRAEGER WIRELESS PROBE FROM YOUR GRILL If you’d like to disconnect or unpair your Traeger wireless probe, tap Turn the selection dial to highlight the Traeger wireless probe that the probe button. you’d like to disconnect, either probe 1 or 2.
  • Page 29 SETTING A GOAL TEMPERATURE ALARM FOR YOUR PROBES Never overcook or undercook your proteins again! Use your controller or the Traeger App to set a probe goal alarm to alert you when your probe has reached a target internal temperature. You can set a goal for either the wired probes or your Traeger wireless probe.
  • Page 30 HOW TO USE ADDITIONAL GRILL FEATURES CONTINUED PROBES CONTINUED SETTING A GOAL TEMPERATURE ALARM FOR YOUR PROBES CONTINUED After pressing the selection dial, the numbers on screen will flash, Press the selection dial to confirm. indicating you are in the selection mode. Turn the selection dial to your desired internal goal temperature.
  • Page 31 After pressing and holding the selection dial, the goal alarm will be canceled and the numbers will revert back to white and display the current probe temperature reading. TRAEGER.COM T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 31 T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 31 11/21/24 5:12 PM...

  • Page 32: To Set The Timer

    HOW TO USE ADDITIONAL GRILL FEATURES CONTINUED TIMER You can set, monitor, edit, or cancel a timer on your controller or within the Traeger App. TO SET THE TIMER Tap the timer button. H and M will flash briefly, indicating that you can set hours on the left and minutes on the right.

  • Page 33: Changing Temperature Units

    Press the selection dial to lock in and confirm your selection. Celsius. Return to your idle or home screen by tapping the menu button. The selected units will be displayed. TRAEGER.COM T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 33 T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 33 11/21/24 5:12 PM...

  • Page 34: Keep Warm Function

    • TRAEGER PELLET SENSOR The Traeger Pellet Sensor allows you to check the status of your pellet level remotely using the Traeger App. This system will send you push notifications and alarms through the Traeger App on your smart device when your pellets are getting low, protecting your cook from running out of fuel.
  • Page 35 Once the auger has been primed, check the firepot and remove anything that fell in. Ensure your firepot is clean and empty before ignition. TRAEGER.COM T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 35 T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 35 11/21/24 5:12 PM...

  • Page 36: How To Use Your Electric Side Burner

    HOW TO USE YOUR ELECTRIC SIDE BURNER NOTES: Make sure the grill power cord is plugged into an appropriate grounded/earthed electrical • outlet with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. The grill can be in a shutdown cycle or standby and this will not affect the side burner. •...
  • Page 37 The light ring on the power button will pulse and the Hot Surface LED will pulse. Press the power button twice to reset and start cooking. TRAEGER.COM T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 37 T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 37...

  • Page 38: Hopper Clean-Out

    HOPPER CLEAN-OUT Your Traeger® Grill has a hopper clean-out system that allows you to remove pellets from the pellet hopper or quickly change from one pellet flavor to another without making a mess. Press the main power switch to OFF (O) and disconnect the power Before emptying the hopper, make sure that the Traeger®...

  • Page 39: Maintaining Your Grill

    Scrape creosote from the backsplash and the back of the grill lid. Do a final wipe-down of the grill cavity with Traeger® Grill Cleaner. Remove and clean out the grease drain chute. Remove ash by sweeping it into the EZ-Clean™...
  • Page 40 Wood pellets expand greatly when wet and will jam your auger. buildup indicate a need for cleaning. Always cover your grill when not in use with a Traeger® Grill Cover. All components of the TGMS should be inspected before each use This custom-fit cover can be purchased at traeger.com.

  • Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions

    Some cleaning products can produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface. Use a disposable rag or cloth dampened with Traeger® Grill Cleaner or warm, soapy water to wipe the grease from the outside CAUTION Equipment Damage Hazard of the grill.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Grease fires are caused by not properly maintaining the 4. Your Traeger® Grill is designed to operate with the lid closed at grill and failing to clean the Traeger® Grease Management System all times. Opening the grill lid greatly lengthens your cooking time (TGMS) on a consistent basis (see “Maintaining Your Grill”...
  • Page 43 NOTES TRAEGER.COM T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 43 T17578_Model X Grill_OM_EN.indd 43 11/21/24 5:12 PM 11/21/24 5:12 PM...
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  • Page 45: 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 reach us at: TRAEGER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE...

  • Page 46: Warranty

    10-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 47 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 48: Traeger.com

    © 2024 Traeger Pellet Grills LLC. All Rights Reserved. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use Traeger Pellet Grills LLC of such marks by Traeger is under license. 533 South 400 West...

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