Traeger BBQ055.04 Owner's Manual page 7

2) Open the Pellet Hopper and fill with TRAEGER BBQ PELLETS.
WARNING! USE ONLY TRAEGER BRAND BBQ WOOD PELLETS, which are
specifically made to work in our Grills. NEVER use heating fuel pellets in the Grill
due to potential hazardous contaminants and additives that may be present.
3) Remove the Porcelain Grills, 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.
DANGER! Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid
or similar liquids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this Grill. Keep all such liquids well away
from the Grill when in use.
6) Carefully light the Alcohol Gel with fireplace match or long-reach butane lighter.
DANGER! Never squirt Alcohol Gel into a burning fire or a hot Firepot. The Alcohol Gel
bottle could explode and cause a fire, serious injury or death.
7) Let the Alcohol Gel and Pellets burn for approximately 4 minutes.
8) After assuring the Pellets have ignited, install the Heat Baffle, Grease Drain Pan and
Porcelain Grills back in place.
CAUTION! You will now have a fire in the Firepot. Be careful not to burn yourself when
you install these components. Gloves are recommended.
9) Turn the Switch ON (--) and the Temperature/Dial to any setting desired. With the Door
closed, let the Grill pre-heat for approximately 10 minutes before placing food in the Grill.
The control for this barbecue comes with an automatic shut down cycle. When finished
cooking on your barbecue set the Temperature/Dial Knob to the Shutdown Cycle position, this
will leave the Draft Induction Fan running for ten minutes to burn any excess pellets in the fire
pot. After the fan runs for ten minutes the controller will power off and the fan and it will stop
running. CAUTION! The main power switch will shut the power off to the controller and the
Temperature/Dial Knob switch will cut off power to the grill components only. When servicing
the controller or any parts ensure that the power supply is disconnected to avoid a shock
hazard.
Control Shutdown cycle