Traeger BBQ020LE, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING! If the fire in the Firepot goes out while smoking, when sufficient Pellets are still
in the Pellet Hopper, it is important to follow these steps. Failure to do so may cause a
hazardous “over-firing” of your grill due to an excess of unburned pellets in the Firepot. You
may need to
decrease the “P” setting to prevent your fire from going out in the “Smoke”
mode.
a) DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (o) and disconnect the Power Cord. Allow the Grill to
thoroughly cool if it is still hot. Open the Door and remove all food, the Porcelain Grill,
Grease Drain Pan and the Heat Baffle.
b)
WARNING! Remove all unburned pellets and ash from inside and around the Firepot.
(See instructions for proper handling and disposal of ash in Section Five)
c) Before replacing the Heat Baffle, Grease Drain Pan and the Porcelain Grill, plug the
Power Cord into an appropriate, grounded electrical outlet and turn the Switch ON
(--) .
Pellets should fall into the Firepot and the Hot Rod should begin to heat (it will start to turn
red).
CAUTION! Do not touch it.
d) You will soon see flames come out of the Firepot. Then turn the Switch OFF (o) , and let
the Grill cool down. Position the Heat Baffle, the Grease Drain Pan and Porcelain Grill in
their proper locations. With the Door open, turn the Switch ON
(--) and the
Temperature/Dial to SMOKE. In approximately 2 minutes you will notice whitish-gray
smoke coming out of the Grill as the Pellets ignite. After assuring the Pellets have ignited,
close the Door and set the Temperature/Dial to any cooking setting desired.
8)
CARBON MONOXIDE:
WARNING! Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning you,
your family or others.
•
Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness,
nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion. Carbon monoxide reduces the blood’s
ability to carry oxygen. Low blood oxygen levels can result in loss of consciousness and
death.
•
See a doctor if you or others develop cold or flu-like symptoms while cooking or in the
vicinity of this Grill. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a cold
or flu, is often detected too late.
•
Alcohol consumption and drug use increase the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide is especially toxic to mother and child during pregnancy, infants, the elderly,
smokers and people with blood or circulatory problems, such as anemia or heart disease.
9)
CAUTION! Grease fires are caused by not properly maintaining the Grill by failing to clean
your Grease Drain Pan, V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube on a consistent
basis. (
See Section Five for maintenance instructions) In the unlikely event of a grease
fire while cooking, t urn the Switch OFF (o) and Keep the Door closed until the fire is
completely out. Never keep the Door open during a grease fire. If it does not go out, lightly
sprinkle baking soda on the fire.
CAUTION! Be careful not to burn yourself. If this does
not work then carefully remove the food from the Grill and keep the Door closed until the fire
is completely out.
Again, be careful not to burn yourself. When the Grill is completely
cool, remove the Porcelain Grill and replace the foil on the Grease Drain Pan. Clean any
grease accumulation from the V-shaped Grease Drain and the Grease Drain Tube. Replace
the Grease Drain Pan and the Porcelain Grill in their proper positions, restart the Grill and
resume cooking.