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USING YOUR GRILL
YOU WILL NEED TO BEGIN WITH THESE STEPS EVERY TIME YOU USE YOUR GRILL.
START-UP
PRE-GRILLING CHECKLIST
1.
Check for and do needed maintenance:
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Clean the Traeger Grease Management System:
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Grill Grates
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Drip Tray
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Grease Trough
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Grease Chute
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Grease Bucket
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Remove ash (after approximately 20 hours of
cooking).
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Check power cord for twists, damage or fraying.
2.
Make sure grill is correctly assembled with all parts
present before using grill:
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Heat Baffle
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Drip Tray
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Grill Grates
3.
Make sure you have proper airflow:
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Chimney
4.
Make sure grill is a safe distance from combustibles
(see page 2).
5.
Make sure grill is on a level surface.
6.
Inspect pellets:
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Make sure you have enough pellets in the hopper.
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Make sure the pellets are not wet, water damaged,
swollen, or dull. They should be shiny and easy to
snap.
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Make sure the bottom of the hopper and the auger
do not have excessive sawdust.
7.
Close the hopper lid.
8.
Close grill door.
WARNING!
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protection must be provided on the circuit
or outlet used to power the grill.
WARNING!
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When operating this grill, maintain a minimum
clearance of 18 inches (45.7 cm) from grill to
combustibles, such as wooden railings or home
siding.
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Never operate this grill under a combustible ceiling
or overhang.
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Only operate grill outdoors.
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DO NOT USE FUEL PELLETS. Never use heating
fuel pellets in the grill because they may contain
hazardous contaminants and additives and may
damage the grill.
PLUG APPEARANCE MAY VARY BY REGION.
Probe 1
Probe 2
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