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QUESTION
ANSWER
How do I remove
the auger if it
jams?
First, let the grill cool completely to prevent a fire. Remove any covers necessary to access the auger
drive motor. Remove the pin connecting the auger drive motor shaft to the auger shaft and the screw
retaining the auger bushing into the auger tube. With a small pipe wrench or locking pliers on the
auger shaft, turn the auger counterclockwise. It will turn hard until it breaks free; then the auger will
turn freely. Remove the auger and clean all pellets, ash, or foreign objects from the auger, auger tube,
and firepot. (See instructions for proper handling and disposal of ash on page 24.) Sand the outside
surfaces of the auger with medium grit sandpaper. Check the inside of the auger tube and sand it
if needed. Vacuum the sanding grit out of the auger tube and firepot when finished. Check that the
auger rotates freely. Reattach the auger shaft to the auger drive motor shaft.
Why does my
grill fire go out on
SMOKE setting?
Pellets are old or damp, or there may be excess ash in the firepot which needs to be cleaned.
WARNING!
If
the fire in the
firepot goes out
while smoking
and there
are sufficient
pellets in the
pellet hopper,
it is important
to follow these
steps. Failure to
do so may cause
a hazardous
“overfiring” of
your grill due
to an excess of
unburned pellets
in the firepot.
DANGER!
Turn the main power 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 grates, the grease drip tray, and the heat baffle.
WARNING!
Remove all unburned pellets and ash from inside and around the
firepot. (See instructions for proper handling and disposal of ash in on page 24.)
Before replacing the heat baffle, grease drip tray, and porcelain-coated grill
grates, plug the power cord into the appropriate grounded electrical outlet, turn
the main power switch ON (
I
), and turn the temperature dial to SMOKE. Pellets
should fall into the firepot and the hot rod should begin to heat (it will start to
turn red).
CAUTION! Do not touch the hot rod.
When flames start to come out of the firepot, turn the main power switch OFF (
O
).
Let the grill cool down. Now you’re ready to place the heat baffle, grease drip tray,
and grill grates back into the grill. With the door open, turn the main power switch
ON (
I
) and turn the temperature dial to your desired temperature. In about two
minutes, the pellets will ignite and whitish-gray smoke will come out of the grill.
Allow the grill to preheat for 10 minutes before placing food on the grill.
If this does not fix the problem, contact Traeger’s customer service (see page
29) for assistance.
With the Traeger
Digital Pro
Controller, what
dial setting is
recommended for
starting the grill?
The auto-start procedure is the same for all grill controls. With the door closed, turn the main
power switch ON (
I
) and turn the temperature dial directly to desired temperature. In about two
minutes, the pellets will ignite and whitish-gray smoke will come out of the grill. After the pellets
have ignited, allow the grill to preheat for 10 minutes with the door closed before placing food in the
grill.
How do I protect
my paint finish?
Use a protective cover on the grill to protect your paint finish and power cord. A Traeger® Grill Cover is
highly recommended. Covers are available from your Traeger dealer, or log onto our website, traeger.com.
Every 90 days, thoroughly clean the outside of your grill with Traeger® All Natural Cleaner.
Is it ok to use my
grill in the rain
(and snow)?
Your grill can be used in a light rain or light snow; but it is an electrical appliance, so take extra
precautions to be sure that the power cord and any extension cord are properly joined and the junction
of the power cord and the extension cord is positioned so that it is clear of any standing water and snow.
Where can I get
a new part for my
grill?
Contact Traeger's customer service (see page 29) to place an order. Many parts are available on our
website at traeger.com.
Be prepared with your grill’s model and serial number (located on the label inside the hopper lid)
to accurately identify the necessary part for your specific model.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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