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With the Main Power switch set to ON (
I
),
press the Center button once to wake
the grill controller. Set the desired
temperature with the UP button.
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 porcelain-coated
grill grate back into the grill.
NOTE: If the procedure is not successful, see the “Frequently Asked Questions” section on page 24
for troubleshooting tips or contact Traeger's VIP-365 Customer Service (see page 27 to help diagnose the
problem).
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REIGNITING YOUR GRILL
(cont.)
TAILGATER FEATURES
TIMER
IDLE MODE
Your Traeger
®
Tailgater Grill comes equipped with a convenient timer. The Timer function does not impact
grill operation; you can use it to notify you of other needed steps during cooking, like loading vegetables into
the grill or basting your food.
NOTE: When adjusting time, press and hold the UP or DOWN buttons to advance the time rapidly.
To set the Timer:
1.
With the grill controller on, press the Center button once
to enter Timer mode. The hours digits will flash.
2.
Press the UP button to select hours; press the Center
button to confirm and move to minutes.
3.
Press the UP button to select minutes; press the Center
button to confirm. The Timer icon will appear and time
will begin counting down.
To cancel the Timer:
1.
Press the Center button until the time remaining is displayed.
2.
Press and hold the Center button for 2 seconds to cancel the Timer.
To adjust the Timer:
1.
Press the Center button until the time remaining is displayed.
2.
Use the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the time as needed.
3.
Press the Center button to confirm. The Timer icon will appear and time will resume counting down.
Throughout this manual, you will be instructed to perform
some actions while the grill is in Idle mode. When the grill
is in Idle mode, the display’s dashed border will pulse
to indicate it is not actively operating and is awaiting a
command. The grill automatically enters Idle mode when
you first turn it on.
