Traeger BBQ075.04, 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 Grills, 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 Grills, 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 Grills 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 Grills 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 Grills in their proper positions, restart the Grill and resume cooking.