Traeger Bbq07c.03 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

BBQ07C.03

RESIDENTIAL PELLET GRILL-SMOKER

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!

“TASTE THE DIFFERENCE”

Please read this entire manual before assembly, installation of your Traeger Pellet Grill.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even

death. Contact your local building or fire official about restrictions and installation

inspection requirements in your area.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO

MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARENCES (AIR

SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLES MATERIALS. IT IS

OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT

BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER! Hazardous voltage is present which can shock, burn or cause death. Disconnect the power
cord before servicing the Grill unless otherwise noted in the Owner’s Manual.

DANGER! Never use or store flammable liquids near the Grill.
DANGER! Never use gasoline or lighter fluid to manually light your Grill. Use ONLY Alcohol Gel for this
procedure AND according to the instructions in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING! When operating this Grill, maintain a MINIMUM distance of 12” from the Grill to combustibles.
WARNING! When operating this Grill under overhead combustibles a MINIMUM of 40 inches is required.

WARNING! Assemble and operate this Grill ONLY per the instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
WARNING! This Grill is intended for OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
WARNING! Never use heating fuel pellets in the Grill, due to potential hazardous contaminants and

additives that may be present.
WARNING! Use ONLY TRAEGER BRAND BBQ WOOD PELLETS, which are specifically made to work
in our Grills. Traeger wood pellets are rated for 8500 BTU per LBS with an ash content of 2%.
CAUTION! Always store wood pellets in a dry location, away from heat-producing appliances and other
fuel containers.

CAUTION! Keep the Grill clean – See the cleaning Instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
CAUTION! Do not use accessories not specified for use with this Grill.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of this Traeger Wood Pellet Grill, Model
BBQ07C.03.With proper set-up, operation and maintenance, the Grill will provide you
with delicious food and years of cooking enjoyment.

NOTE: NUMBERS FOLLOWING PART NAMES REFER TO THE COMPONENT
DIAGRAM FOUND NEAR THE END OF THIS MANUAL.

When you un-box the Grill, remove all parts from the box and inside the Grill. Remove
any remaining packaging material from inside the Grill as well. Make sure you have, and
can identify all of the following parts:

Qty Item Description Component Diagram Reference Number
(1) Grill -------------------------------------------------------- 1

(1) Hopper / Burner Assembly -------------------------- 51
(2) Legs -------------------------------------------------------62
(2) Wheel Legs --------------------------------------------- 63
(1) Porcelain Grill ------------------------------------------ 147
(1) Grease Drain Pan --------------------------------------98
(1) Heat Baffle ---------------------------------------------- 97
(1) Smoke Stack ------------------------------------------- 83
(1) Chimney Cap Assembly ----------------------------- 85
(1) Chrome Door Handle --------------------------------- 76
(1) Grease Bucket ----------------------------------------- 112
(1) Hardware Kit --------------------------------------------

You will need to complete the assembly which includes:

1) Mounting the Legs (62) and Wheel Legs (63) to the Grill.

2) Attaching the Chrome Door Handle (76) to the Door (72).

3) Attaching the Smoke Stack (83) to the Grill.

4) Mounting the Chimney Cap Assembly (85).

5) Positioning the Heat Baffle (97) over the Firepot (18).

6) Positioning the Grease Drain Pan (98) over the Heat Baffle (97).

7) Positioning the Porcelain Grill (147) on the Grill Supports.

8) Hanging the Grease Bucket (112).

TOOLS ARE SUPPLIED FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) Open end wrenches (I)
(1) Hex key (Allen Wrench) (H)
Follow these step-by-step instructions and you’ll be cooking in no time!

Record your date of purchase here:_____________________________________________
Record your serial number here:_____________________________________________

SECTION ONE: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTI ONS

MOUNTING THE LEGS:

1) Carefully lay the Grill on its back on a non-abrasive surface. Note: The Hopper /
Burner Assembly (51) will be mounted to the Grill, but is not shown in the diagram
below for clarity.

2) Use the Black Bolts (A), Washers (E, G) and Nuts (C) supplied in the Hardware Kit
to install the Legs (62) on the left end of the Grill and the Wheel Legs (63) on the
right end as shown in the diagram below. The wheel on the Wheel Legs (63) should
go toward the outside of the Grill. Leave the Nuts loose during this step.

3) Set the Grill upright to level and then tighten all Nuts.

ATTACHING THE CHROME DOOR HANDLE:

1) Insert flat washer (K) onto 1/4-20 x .310 hex bolt (J) and insert into slot in the door
(72) from the inside.

2) Place chrome handle (76) onto door and align with hex bolt (J) and thread into the
handle. Repeat the process on the other side of the door. Then tighten the bolts. Do

not over tighten the bolts.

ATTACHING THE SMOKE STACK AND CHIMNEY CAP ASSEMBLY:

1) Align the holes in the Smoke Stack (83) with the holes in the Smoke Stack Gasket
(90), which fits between right end of the Grill and the Smoke Stack (83).

2) Place Zinc Flat Washers (F) on two of the 1/2” long Hex Head Bolts (B) and insert
the Bolts through the holes in the Smoke Stack (83) and the Smoke Stack Gasket
(90).

3) Align the Bolts (B) with the corresponding holes in the Grill. Place a Zinc Flat Washer
(F) on each Bolt inside the Grill and secure with Hex Nuts (D) using the Wrench
supplied.

4) Screw the Chimney Cap Assembly (85) into the Bracket in the top of the Smoke
Stack. Hand tighten.

NOTE: If at this point you are ready to start your Grill, refer to the INITIAL FIRING
INSTRUCTIONS in SECTION TWO of this manual or on a separate sheet in the
PELLET HOPPER, before proceeding with further assembly.

POSITIONING THE HEAT BAFFLE:

Position The Heat Baffle (97) directly over the Firepot (18) on the loc ati ng brack ets
located on the inside walls of the Grill. The notched legs of the Heat Baffle (97) should
be facing downward to fit onto the locating brackets.

POSITIONING THE GREASE DRAIN PAN:
RECOMMENDATION for ease of clean-up: Line the Grease Drain Pan (98) with

Heavy duty aluminum foil. Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against
the bottom of the Grease Drain Pan (98).

Position the Grease Drain Pan (98) so that the Short Lip end hooks over the Grease
Drain Pan Support on the left side of the Grill. The Long Lip end should rest in the
V-Shaped Grease Drain located inside the Grill on the right.

POSITIONING THE PORCELAIN GRILL:

Position the Porcelain Gr i l l (147) on the Grill Supports that run the length of the cooking
area.

HANGING THE GREASE BUCKET:

Locate the Grease Drain Tube, extending from the Grill below the Smoke Stack (83) on the right end. Hang the Grease Bucket (112) on the Bucket Hook.

SECTION TWO: INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! START THE GRILL ON SMOKE SETTING

WARNING! When operating this Grill, maintain a minimum

(To be used on initial firing or anytime the Grill runs out of Pellets)

In order to ensure proper operation of the Grill, you must first

allow the Auger Tube to be “charged” with Pellets.

1) Open the Door and remove the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle
from inside the Grill.

2) Make sure the Switch is in the OFF (o) position. Plug the Power Cord into an
appropriate, grounded electrical outlet.

3) Open the Pellet Hopper Lid and locate the Auger. Make sure there are no foreign
objects in the Auger. Turn the Switch ON (--) and the Temperature/dial to smoke
look into the Pellet Hopper to confirm the Auger is turning. At the same time, place
your fingers over the Firepot and feel the air movement from the Draft Inducer Fan.
Look to see if the Hot Rod is getting hot (it will start to turn red). CAUTION! Do not
touch it. Turn the Temperature/dial to SHUT DOWN CYCLE.

4) Fill the Pellet Hopper with TRAEGER BBQ PELLETS. WARNING! Use only

TRAEGER BRAND BBQ PELLETS, which are specifically made to work in our
Grills. Never use heating fuel pellets in the Grill. Turn the Temperature/Dial to

HIGH. Note: During the initial charging of the Auger, it will take time for the Pellets to
travel from the Pellet Hopper to the Firepot. When the Pellets begin to fall into the
Firepot, turn the Temperature/Dial to Shut Down Cycle.

5) Set the Temperature/Dial to SMOKE. Let the Pellets come to full flame. Once you
see flames come out of the Firepot, turn the Temperature/Dial to SHUT DOWN
CYCLE, and let the Grill cool down.

Recommendation: For ease of clean-up, 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. Position the Heat Baffle, The foil lined Grease

Drain Pan and Porcelain Grills in their proper locations.

6) With the Door open set the Temperature/Dial to SMOKE. In approximately 2 minutes
you will notice whitish-gray smoke coming out of the Grill as the Pellets ignite. After
assuring the Pellets have ignited, close the Door and set the Temperature/Dial to
any cooking setting desired.

7) Note: Before cooking the first batch of food in your new Grill, you will need to

season the Grill. Turn the Temperature/Dial to HIGH and run for 45 minutes at
this setting with the Door closed. This must be done before cooking any food
on the Grill.

8) The Grill should be allowed to preheat for approximately 10 minutes with the Door
closed before placing food in the grill.

WITH THE DOOR OPEN

Once the Pellets are ignited, close the Door and

set the Temperature Dial to any cooking temperature desired.

clearance of 12 inches from Grill to combustibles