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READ THE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING  

 

SECTION ONE: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 

 

INTRODUCTION 

 
Congratulations on your purchase of this Traeger Wood Pellet Grill, Model BBQ400.04. 
With proper set-up, operation and maintenance, the Grill will provide you with delicious food 
and with years of cooking enjoyment. 
Assembly of the grill is required. Follow the assembly instruction provided in the 
BBQ400.04 packaging. Removal of the Porcelain Grills, Drip Pan, Heat Baffle, and Grease 
Bucket will be required for initial firing and whenever the Grill runs out of pellets along with 
periodic maintenance. Here are the instructions on removal and replacement for these 
items. 
Removal Instructions: 
Open the Lid on BBQ400.04. 
Remove the Porcelain Grills (3 pieces) and set aside. Remove middle porcelain grill first. 
Remove the Drip Pan and set aside.  
Remove the Heat baffle from the holders and set aside. 
Open the right lower door and take the grease Bucket from the Drain hook and set aside. 
 
Installation instructions: 
Insert the heat baffle into the fire box aligning the notches in the heat baffle with the cutouts 
in the baffle supports. (See figure A) 

 

FIGURE A 

 
 

Summary of Contents for BBQ400.04

Page 1: ...his entire manual before assembly installation of your Traeger Pellet Grill Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death Contact your local building or fire official about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...UM distance of 12 from the Grill to combustibles WARNING When operating this Grill under overhead combustibles a MINIMUM of 40 inches is required WARNING Assemble and operate this Grill ONLY per the instructions in this Owner s Manual WARNING This Grill is intended for OUTDOOR USE ONLY WARNING Never use heating fuel pellets in the Grill due to potential hazardous contaminants and additives that ma...

Page 3: ...ket will be required for initial firing and whenever the Grill runs out of pellets along with periodic maintenance Here are the instructions on removal and replacement for these items Removal Instructions Open the Lid on BBQ400 04 Remove the Porcelain Grills 3 pieces and set aside Remove middle porcelain grill first Remove the Drip Pan and set aside Remove the Heat baffle from the holders and set ...

Page 4: ...Drain Center the Drip pan from front to back of the Firebox See FIGURE B FIGURE B Insert Grease Bucket onto the tab located on the inside of the lower cabinet from the grease Drain Ensure that the bucket is straight over the drain See Figure B Install the three Porcelain grill sections leave the middle section last back into the grill and close the lid ...

Page 5: ...in to fall into the Firepot turn the Temperature Dial to Shut Down Cycle 5 Set the Temperature Dial to SMOKE Let the Pellets come to full flame Once you see flames come out of the Firepot turn the Temperature Dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE and let the Grill cool down Recommendation For ease of clean up line the Grease Drain Pan with heavy duty aluminum foil Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tigh...

Page 6: ...e is successful 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 as...

Page 7: ...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 Whe...

Page 8: ...r food to cook If it is cold wet or windy it will take longer 7 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 In the unlikely event of a grease fire while cooking TURN THE SWITCH DIAL OFF and KEEP THE DOOR LID CLOSED until the fire is completely out Never keep the Door Lid op...

Page 9: ... 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...

Page 10: ...ase from your Grill DANGER Turn the Switch OFF o and disconnect the Power Cord 1 Change the aluminum foil on the Grease Drain Pan frequently Periodically clean the grease out of the V shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube and off of the interior surfaces of the Grill Empty the Grease Bucket occasionally and line with aluminum foil for easy clean up It is easier to clean off accumulated grease ...

Page 11: ...to burn yourself DISPOSAL OF ASHES WARNING Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal When the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until...

Page 12: ...can still be used to cook and smoke by following the MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS in SECTION THREE of this OWNER S MANUAL WHY ARE NO PELLETS BEING DELIVERED INTO THE FIREPOT 1 Verify that there are Pellets in the Pellet Hopper If this is the INITIAL FIRING or the Grill has run out of Pellets allow sufficient time for the Pellets to travel from the Pellet Hopper to the Firepot can take up to 7 minu...

Page 13: ...shaft to the Auger shaft and the screw retaining the Auger Bushing into the Auger Tube 3 With a small pipe wrench or locking pliers on the Auger shaft turn the Auger counter clockwise It will turn hard until it breaks free then the Auger will turn freely 4 Remove the Auger and clean all Pellets ash or foreign objects from the Auger Auger Tube and Firepot A shop vac is ideal for this task 5 Sand th...

Page 14: ...long it will take food to cook on your Grill HOW DO I PROTECT MY PAINT FINISH 1 Use a protective Cover on the Grill and touch up paint to repair any scratches A TRAEGER GRILL COVER to protect the Grill is highly recommended Covers and touch up paint are available from your Traeger Dealer or log on to our Web Site www traegergrills com 2 Every 90 days use a high quality car wax on the outside surfa...

Page 15: ... the Hopper Lid or inside a Door along with the part identification number from the Component Diagram TRAEGER PELLET GRILLS LLC BLDG R 1 10450 SW Nimbus STE A Portland Or 97223 9904 TRAEGER TECHNICAL SUPPORT Available 7 Days a Week 5AM to 7PM Pacific Time TRAEGER PARTS DEPARTMENT Available Weekdays 8AM to 3 30PM Pacific Time TRAEGER SALES ORDER DESK Available Weekdays 8AM to 4 30PM Pacific Time TO...

Page 16: ...BBQ400 04 COMPONENTS DIAGRAM HOPPER BURNER ASSEMBLY ...

Page 17: ...CASTER FIXED HDW052 2 16 PORCELAIN SIDE GRILLS HDW093 2 17 PORCELAIN CENTER GRILL HDW094 1 18 GREASE BUCKET HDW152 1 19 HOPPER ASSEMBLY BLACK SUB271 1 20 BURNER BOX ASSEMBLY BLACK SUB269 1 21 FIRE POT ASSEMBLY 7 HOLE FAB310 1 22 AUGER ASSEMBLY SUB270 1 23 AUGER DRIVE MOTOR BRN100 1 24 SCREW 6 32 X 750 SOCKET HEAD HDW116 1 25 NUT 6 32 LOCK HDW111 1 26 AUGER TUBE BUSHING BRN109 1 27 HOT ROD BAC199 1...

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