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TIMBERLINE WELCOME TO THE WOOD-FIRED REVOLUTION. WE WANT YOU TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRAEGER. Scan here to access this manual in di erent languages, as well as to learn how to set up, season, and get the most out of your grill.
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 re on a Traeger Grill brings years of ®...
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• repot), pots and pans, and food. Clean the entire grill, your grill changes from transparent white smoke to including any grease accumulation from the Traeger ® unusual billowing thick non-transparent white smoke Grease Management System (TGMS) and all ash and that turns to a yellow tinted smoke, immediately turn pellets from the grill and repot (see “Maintaining Your...
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If using an extension cord, be sure to use a up, which can ignite. If these gases ignite they No. 14 AWG grounded extension cord. will combust all at once, making a loud noise that Do not modify the plug on your Traeger Grill, the • ®...
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• Press the main power button to OFF and disconnect connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced the power cord before initiating any maintenance. radio/TV technician for help. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TRAEGER.COM...
16 ONBOARDING PART 2: CONNECTING YOUR GRILL 18 ONBOARDING PART 3: CONNECTING YOUR ACCESSORIES 19 USING YOUR GRILL 20 COOKING ON YOUR TRAEGER 22 COOKING WITH ACCESSORIES 25 SHUTTING DOWN YOUR GRILL 26 HOPPER CLEAN-OUT 27 GRILL FEATURES 29 MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL...
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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.
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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.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL Refer to the Assembly Guide to assemble and install your Traeger® Grill. PARTS AND FEATURES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION DOOR HANDLE FIRE BOX GRILL DOOR EZ CLEAN GREASE+ASH KEG WIRED MEAT PROBES STAYDRY™ PELLET BIN...
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(0.39-0.59 m ) of grilling space, your Traeger® With the Traeger® Grill, controlling your grill is as easy as pulling out Grill has the real estate for party-sized orders of T-bones or racks your phone. The WiFIRE® Technology allows you to set and adjust of ribs, with enough room lef over to handle those side dishes, too.
Once the main power button (located under the front of the pellet hopper) is ON, tap any of the buttons on the lef side of the screen to turn on the grill. NOTE: Temperature fluctuations are normal for Traeger® Grills. Any significant fluctuation could be the result of wind, air temperature, improper use, or lack of grill maintenance.
FIRST STEPS TO START YOUR GRILL Traeger’s ecosystem of Wi-Fi-enabled and Bluetooth-connected products o ers a world of flavor at your fingertips. To get the most out of your grilling experience, we recommend that you complete our guided onboarding experience to get you up and running and ready to cook with ease: Season your grill.
ONBOARDING PART 1: SEASONING YOUR GRILL REQUIRED PRIOR TO FIRST COOK AND RECOMMENDED TO COMPLETE DURING GUIDED ONBOARDING PROCESS. In order to ensure the best flavor, optimal performance, and proper and safe operation of the grill, follow the instructions below to season your grill. Open the hopper lid.
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NOTE: Always initiate a shutdown cycle af er each and every cook. To do this, either hold the selection dial for 3 seconds or turn the set temperature down to Shutdown and press to select. TRAEGER.COM...
firmware functionality, it is recommended that you connect your grill to the Traeger app using Traeger WiFIRE® technology during first use. To learn more about WiFIRE®, the Traeger app, and more ways to connect, go to traeger.com/app. To pair, follow these instructions to connect your grill to Wi-Fi.
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Go to your smart device Settings menu and ensure that the Bluetooth Open the Traeger app, create or log in with your account, and follow setting on your smart device is on. the instructions in the app to add a grill. To initiate this process on the grill, tap the menu icon on the controller.
RECOMMENDED TO COMPLETE DURING ONBOARDING PROCESS. To save time later, it is recommended that you pair your Traeger Bluetooth devices during the onboarding process. If you decide to pair your Traeger Bluetooth device later, check out the instructions below: Make sure that your Traeger Bluetooth device is powered on, fully If you missed or closed out of the popup too soon, no worries! You charged, and close to your grill before attempting to pair.
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 Grates • Drip Tray • EZ-Clean Grease+Ash Keg •...
Use this method to set and change temperature for quick cooks and simple recipes. Press the main power button located on the front of the grill to ON. The homescreen displays YOUR TRAEGER IS READY TO COOK. Tap anywhere on the screen to wake up the controller. A splash screen Cooking temperature can be set directly from this screen.
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Loading food too early can result in the grill taking longer than usual to achieve desired temperature. • Keep the grill closed during the preheat cycle so that the grill can reach the desired set temperature. • Traeger® Grills provide real time temperature readings and you should expect to see fluctuations in temperature. • TRAEGER.COM...
COOKING WITH A BLUETOOTH PROBE You can use a Bluetooth probe when your recipe specifies an internal goal temperature for your food. Please refer to the Traeger Wireless Probe Quick Start Guide for more details. NOTE: Due to high heat, it is not recommended to use wireless probes with the pizza oven mode.
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It is recommended to cook to an internal temperature using the probe, instead of cooking for a specific time. • The probes can only be paired to one Traeger® Grill at a time. If you have multiple Bluetooth-enabled Traeger® Grills and want to use a paired •...
Simply turn the dial on the Induction Cooktop to connecting the desired probe, placing the probe in ice water for one set power levels. Both the Traeger app and the grill control Dashboard minute, and then navigating to the Calibrate option for the desired will monitor set temperatures and provide insight into any alerts or probe within the Accessories menu item.
THE SHUTDOWN CYCLE EXPLAINED The shutdown cycle is crucial to the success and high-quality grill performance of your Traeger® Grill. Shutdown cycles prevent future adverse e ects and get your grill properly set up for the next cook. Always initiate a shutdown cycle af er each and every cook.
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. PLUG APPEARANCE MAY VARY BY REGION. When emptying the hopper, make sure that Traeger® StayDry™ Pellet Bin is placed directly underneath the hopper.
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.
5% increments. If the Traeger Pellet Sensor is properly connected, it will display “PELLET SENSOR Pellet Level: XXX%.” If the Traeger Pellet Sensor is not properly connected, it will display “PELLET SENSOR Sensor Disconnected Pellet Level: 0%.”...
All components of the TGMS should be inspected before each use Wood pellets expand greatly when wet and will jam your auger. for signs of grease buildup. Always cover your grill when not in use with a Traeger® Grill Cover. WARNING Accumulated grease is easier to clean o This custom-fit cover can be purchased at traeger.com.
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If your vacuum cleaner is a bagless model, empty any Use a disposable rag or cloth dampened with Traeger® All Natural previously accumulated debris from the collection chamber. Cleaner or warm, soapy water to wipe the grease from the outside Then vacuum the ash from the inside of the firepot.
See “Onboarding Part 2: Connecting Your Grill” on page 16. 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.
You will now see temperatures displayed in the the grill before using it again. format you’ve chosen. 4. Your Traeger® Grill is designed to operate with the door closed. Opening the grill door greatly lengthens your cooking time. When putting frozen, raw, cold, or otherwise uncooked food •...
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:...
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.
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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).
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