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225

180

325

275

375

Smoke

Shut Down

Cycle

High

Power

OFF

375

Shut Down

Cycle

High

Power

OFF

With the door open, turn the switch

ON (

) and the temperature dial to

SMOKE. In about 2 minutes, the pellets

will ignite and whitish-gray smoke will

come out of the grill. After the pellets

have ignited, close the door and turn

the temperature dial to any cooking

setting desired.

When flames start to come out of

the firepot, turn the switch OFF (

Let the grill cool down. Now you’re

ready to place the upper and lower

heat baffles, grease drain pan, and

porcelain-coated grill grates back into

the grill.

NOTE:

If the procedure

is not

successful, see “FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS” on page 22 for

troubleshooting tips or contact Traeger's VIP-365 Customer Service (see page 26) to help diagnose the

problem.

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Summary of Contents for Century 22

Page 1: ...ANCES AIR SPACES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE READ CAREFULLY Wood Fired Grills Century 22 34 ITM ART 992154 66102_Century20_v08 indd 1 2 3 16 2 09 PM ...

Page 2: ...cky friends you will be cooking for Your new Traeger Grill is especially designed to make cooking easier while giving you optimal performance with the most savory flavored food As with all grills and cooking appliances any time you burn a material whether it be wood gas or charcoal organic gases are formed during the cooking process One gas that can be particularly harmful in concentrated quantiti...

Page 3: ...perate this grill ONLY per the instructions in the Assembly Guide and the Use Care Instructions This grill is intended for OUTDOOR USE ONLY Never use heating fuel pellets in the grill due to potential hazardous contaminants and additives that may be present For best results and flavor use genuine Traeger wood pellets CAUTION Always store wood pellets in a dry location away from heat producing appl...

Page 4: ... G E R C U E S A U C E 100 PURE HARDWOOD 20 LBS NET WT 100 PURE HARDWOOD 20 LBS NET WT 17 25 75 2 5 C M Y K 1 2 3 4 PMS 220 C PMS 188 C 5 6 GOOD FOR ANYTHING GREAT FOR SMOKE IT GRILL IT FLAVOR IT Premium 1 0 0 F O O D G R A D E HARDWOOD PELLETS 100 PURE HARDWOOD PELLETS M A D E I N T H E U S A F O R S U P E R I O R Q U A L I T Y BEEF RU B C A R N E A SA D A M A RI N A D E 100 PURE HARDWOOD 20 LBS ...

Page 5: ...o Your Fire 8 Grill Components 10 Initial Firing Instructions 13 Subsequent Start Up 14 Using the Traeger Warming Drawer 15 Operating Tips 17 Hopper Clean out 18 Maintaining Your Grill 20 Reigniting Your Grill 22 Frequently Asked Questions 25 Wiring Diagram 26 Service and Support 27 Warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS 66102_Century20_v08 indd 5 2 3 16 2 09 PM ...

Page 6: ...00 PURE HARDWOOD PELLETS M A D E I N T H E U S A F O R S U P E R I O R Q U A L I T Y 100 PURE HARDWOOD PELLETS 100 PURE HARDWOOD PELLETS BEEF SHA K E H O N E Y B O U R B O N S A U C E 100 PURE HARDWOOD 20 LBS NET WT ALDER PEL307 Versatile because of its mild flavor and aroma alder gives off ample smoke without overwhelming even the most delicate flavors HICKORY PEL319 The most widely used pellets ...

Page 7: ...s CHERRY PEL309 A very flavorful pellet cherry wood lends itself to applications where you want to add a hearty smoke flavor MAPLE PEL308 Mild with a hint of sweetness maple pellets are great on pork and especially veggies MESQUITE PEL305 A favorite of Texas BBQ mesquite pellets infuse your meat with a robust smoke flavor PECAN PEL314 Deliciously nutty and even a little spicy pecan pellets are gre...

Page 8: ...5 Side Lift Handle 18 Lower Heat Baffle 6 Pellet Hopper 19 Upper Heat Baffle 7 Pellet Hopper Clean out Door 20 Grease Drain Pan 8 Digital Elite Controller 21 Porcelain Coated Grill Grate 9 Stationary Leg 22 Extra Grill Rack 10 Bottom Shelf 23 Warming Drawer Rack 11 Axle 24 Smokestack Flue Pipe 12 Wheels 25 Chimney Cap 13 Wheeled Leg 26 Flue Pipe Gasket 1 2 3 5 4 7 8 14 15 17 16 18 19 24 20 26 21 2...

Page 9: ...roller and delicious food is just a click away Traeger s signature barrel shape creates a vortex of convection It circulates hot smoky air around the cooking chamber surrounding your food with heat and cooking it evenly on all sides PELLET HOPPER BARREL SHAPE With 0 37 m2 572 in2 of grilling space and 20 000 BTUs of wood fired heat your Traeger Grill has the real estate and cooking power for party...

Page 10: ... Make sure there are no foreign objects in the auger Turn the switch ON I and the temperature dial to SMOKE Make sure the auger is turning inside the pellet hopper Check that there is air movement from the draft inducer fan by placing your fingers over the firepot If the hot rod is getting hot it will turn red CAUTION Do not touch the hot rod Turn the temperature dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE To be used...

Page 11: ...o SMOKE 5 6 F 225 180 325 275 375 Smoke Shut Down Cycle High Temperature Power OFF ON Recommendation For easy cleanup line the grease drain pan with heavy duty aluminum foil Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against the bottom of the grease drain pan Replace foil after each cook to reduce the possibility of a grease fire Please see page 18 for more details Now you re ready to place ...

Page 12: ... After the pellets have ignited close the door and turn the temperature dial to any cooking setting desired Before using your grill for the first time it will need to be seasoned Turn the temperature dial to HIGH and let run for 45 minutes with the door closed 9 10 INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS cont CONTROLLER SHUT DOWN CYCLE The controller for this barbecue comes with an automatic shut down cycle W...

Page 13: ...ed with two safety features that will help you keep the grill operating correctly LOW TEMPERATURE ALARM If the grill stays below 51 67 C 125ºF as read by the RTD temperature sensor for a period of 10 minutes the control will go into an alarm state and the display will read LEr This will turn off all power to the internal components of the grill The display will stay in this state until you turn of...

Page 14: ...its own temperature gauge on the front of the door To regulate the heat in the drawer simply adjust the louvered vent above the drawer When the grill is at a higher temperature open the vent to allow hot air to escape reducing heat in the compartment When the grill is at lower temperatures keep the vent closed for maximum warming The lower cabinet of your Traeger Grill is designed to act as a warm...

Page 15: ... wet or windy it will take longer 8 Digital Elite Controller Functions After selecting your cooking temperature the auger will operate continuously until the selected temperature is reached From that point forward the digital control will cycle the auger off and on to maintain the selected temperature until the temperature dial is changed WARNING If the fire in the firepot goes out while smoking c...

Page 16: ...aused by not properly maintaining the grill by failing to clean the grease drain pan V shaped grease drain and grease drain tube on a consistent basis See MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL for instructions In the unlikely event of a grease fire while cooking turn the switch OFF O to reduce the amount of oxygen in the cooking chamber and keep the door closed until the fire is completely out Never keep the doo...

Page 17: ...efill the hopper with a different flavor of Traeger Hardwood Pellets HOPPER CLEAN OUT Your Traeger Grill has a hopper clean out system that allows you to quickly change from one pellet flavor to another without making a mess Turn the switch to OFF O and disconnect the power cord If the grill is still hot allow it to cool completely Place a container large enough to hold the discarded pellets under...

Page 18: ...ed from the flue pipe lining much of it can be removed with paper towels or disposable rags Do not spray water or other liquid cleaners onto the inside of your grill Once the flue pipe has been cleaned replace the chimney cap assembly Cleaning grease from your grill DANGER Turn the switch OFF O and disconnect the power cord CAUTION Accumulated grease is easier to clean off when the grill is still ...

Page 19: ...rill with a small metal fireplace shovel or other similar tool Dispose of the ashes according to the following instructions WARNING A shop vac is the best way to remove ashes from the firepot but this must be done with extreme care to avoid the risk of fire Again cleaning the ash from the firepot should be done only when the grill is cold A utility type vacuum cleaner having a metal collection can...

Page 20: ...If the grill failed to light or the fire went out turn the switch OFF O and disconnect the power cord If the grill is still hot allow it to cool thoroughly Open the door and remove all food the porcelain coated grill grates the grease drain pan and the upper and lower heat baffles WARNING If at any time the grill fails to light or the fire in the firepot goes out while cooking or smoking and there...

Page 21: ... door and turn the temperature dial to any cooking setting desired When flames start to come out of the firepot turn the switch OFF O Let the grill cool down Now you re ready to place the upper and lower heat baffles grease drain pan and porcelain coated grill grates back into the grill NOTE If the procedure is not successful see FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS on page 22 for troubleshooting tips or co...

Page 22: ...ll fan blade on the back of the motor the problem is in the digital control which will need to be replaced Contact your Traeger dealer or Traeger s VIP 365 Customer Service see page 26 to place an order If the auger drive motor is not operating but the draft inducer fan is operating the problem is in the auger system which will need to be checked With the switch OFF O locate the small fan blade on...

Page 23: ...ant 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 DANGER Turn the switch OFF O and disconnect the power cord Allow the grill to cool thoroughly Open the door and remove all food the porcelain coated grill grate the grease drain pan and the upper heat baffle WARNING Remove all unburned pellets and ash from ...

Page 24: ...e cover on the grill and touch up paint to repair any scratches Touch up paint is available from your Traeger dealer or log onto our website traegergrills com Every 90 days use a high quality car wax on the outside surfaces of the grill ONLY APPLY WAX TO A COLD GRILL Where can I get a new part for my grill Check with your Traeger dealer They may have the part in stock or can order the part for you...

Page 25: ...TCH BACK OF CONTROL FUSE HOLDER GREEN TERMINAL BLOCK FOR RTD WIRES MOLEX CONNECTORS TYPICAL PURPLE WHITE WIRES HOT ROD FIBERGLASS INSULATION ORANGE WHITE WIRES DRAFT INDUCER FAN LARGE FAN BLADE RED WHITE WIRES AUGER DRIVE MOTOR SMALL FAN BLADE BLACK WHITE WIRES POWER CORD 66102_Century20_v08 indd 25 2 3 16 2 11 PM ...

Page 26: ...for you 365 days a year including holidays because we re cooks not bankers For 24 7 assistance with assembly or installation parts and customer service English only please you can phone email or write us at TRAEGER S VIP 365 CUSTOMER SERVICE By Phone 1 800 TRAEGER Email service traegergrills com TRAEGER PELLET GRILLS LLC 1215 E Wilmington Ave Salt Lake City UT 84106 1 800 TRAEGER 66102_Century20_v...

Page 27: ...s or any implied warranty for incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives the retail customer specific legal rights and the customer may have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty shall be void if the unit is not assembled or operated in accordance with the operation instructions provided with this unit the unit is resold or traded to another owner components or acc...

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