SECTION THREE: Subsequent Start-Ups:
After your initial firing of the unit, it will not be necessary to remove any of the internal
parts-except for cleaning and maintenance. Start-up will consist of simply setting the
thermostat dial to Smoke. The only time you should have to get into the firepot area
will be to vacuum out the pellet ash from the firepot and other areas under the angled
drip pan. If combustion in the firepot should fail, turn the thermostat dial “off”, remove
grills, drip pan and U-shaped firepot cover. Check to see if there are any un-burnt
pellets in the firepot. If so, remove all of the un-burnt pellets. Then, turn the unit back
on to the Smoke setting to see if the hot rod gets hot. If it does not heat up, you may
need to replace the hot rod. In the meantime, you may still cook, using the Manual
Lighting Instructions below.
Auto-Start:
Your new Traeger Grill is equipped with our exclusive Auto-Start feature. The Auto-
start hot rod (7) is activated every time you turn on the thermostat dial. The hot rod
becomes cherry red hot and will operate for approximately 4 minutes and then
automatically turn off. The thermostat dial should be rotated to the Smoke setting to
ensure proper starting. Once started, then turn the dial to your desired cooking
temperature.
If Your Hot Rod Fails To Operate
If your hot rod quits, chances are that it has burnt out, and has also blown the fuse
located on the back of the thermostat control board. You will find a replacement fuse
taped to the back of the control board. In order to restore the proper operation of the
hot rod and your grill replace the fuse and the hot rod. A NEW hot rod will need to be
purchased from your Authorized Traeger Dealer or directly from the factory. See
PARTS & SERVICE information located elsewhere in this manual.
Manual Lighting Instructions:
1) Plug power cord into 110v grounded outlet. Make sure thermostat dial is OFF.
2) Open pellet hopper and fill with TRAEGER brand BBQ Pellets
WARNING: USE ONLY TRAEGER BBQ PELLETS in this appliance.
3) Remove porcelain grill, angle drip pan and U-shaped firepot cover to expose
the firepot in the bottom of the unit.
4) Pour ½ 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
6) Light gel with a long fireplace match
WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT SQUIRT ALCOHOL GEL INTO A FIRE THAT IS
ALREADY BURNING OR INTO A HOT FIREPOT. THE GEL BOTTLE COULD
EXPLODE AND YOU COULD GET SERIOUSLY BURNT.
7) Let the gel and pellets burn for approximately 4 minutes.
8) Set the U-shaped firepot cover, angled drip pan, porcelain grill back in place.
9) Turn the thermostat dial to smoke for ten minutes. Once started, set your dial to
your desired cooking temperature.
10) Let the barbecue warm up with the lid closed before you begin cooking.
