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Wood Fired Grills – Renegade Pro
USE & CARE
INSTRUCTIONS
A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE
TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES
(AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND
USING THE APPLIANCE
Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet-burning appliance. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Contact local building or re ofcials
about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Cooking with a hardwood re will bring years of enjoyment to you, your family, and those lucky friends you will
be cooking for. Your new Traeger Grill is especially designed to make cooking easier, while giving you optimal
performance with the most savory-avored food.
As with all grills and cooking appliances, anytime you burn a material (whether it be wood, gas, or charcoal),
organic gases are formed during the cooking process. One gas that can be particularly harmful in concentrated
quantities is carbon monoxide. In an outdoor, open-air environment, carbon monoxide should naturally dissipate
and not harm you.
WARNING! Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning you, your family,
or others:
• Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning:
headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting,
sleepiness, and confusion. Carbon monoxide
reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen.
Low blood oxygen levels can result in loss of
consciousness and death.
• See a doctor if you or others develop cold- or u-
like symptoms while cooking or in the vicinity of this
appliance. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can
easily be mistaken for a cold or u, is often detected
too late.
• Alcohol consumption and drug use increase the
effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
If you are assembling this unit for someone else, provide this manual for the owner to read and save for
future reference.
DANGER!
• Plug into an appropriate 3-prong outlet.
• An electrical supply with GFCI protection is required.
To protect against shock hazard, locate a grounded
3-prong receptacle in reach of the 6' (1.8-m) power
cord. When installing the receptacle, follow the
National Electrical Code and local code
and ordinances.
• Carbon monoxide is especially toxic to mother
and child during pregnancy, infants, the elderly,
smokers, and people with blood or circulatory system
problems, such as anemia or heart disease.
• Only use your Traeger outside on a noncombustible
oor and away from combustible materials.
• Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter uid, or ammable liquids
to start or “freshen up” a re in this appliance. Keep
all such liquids well away from this appliance when
in use.
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.
• Never use or store ammable liquids near
the grill.
• Never use gasoline or lighter uid to manually
light your grill. Use ONLY alcohol gel for this
procedure AND according to the instructions
in the Owner’s Manual.
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WARNING!
Many parts of the grill will become very hot during
operation. Care must be taken to avoid burns, both
during operation and afterwards, while the grill is
still hot.
• Never leave the grill unattended when young children
are present.
• Never move the grill when it is operating.
• Let the grill cool thoroughly before moving or
attempting to transport.
WARNING!
• Assemble and operate this grill ONLY per the
instructions in the Assembly Guide and the
Owner’s Manual.
• This grill is intended for OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
• Never use heating fuel pellets in the grill, due to
potential hazardous contaminants and additives that
may be present.
• For best results and avor, use genuine Traeger
Hardwood Pellets.
WARNING!
• When operating this grill, maintain a
MINIMUM distance of 12" / 30.5 cm from
the grill to combustibles.
• When operating this grill under overhead
combustibles, a MINIMUM of 40" / 101.6 cm
is required.
40" /
101.6 cm
CAUTION!
• Always store wood pellets in a dry location, away
from heat-producing appliances and other
fuel containers.
• Keep the grill clean – See the cleaning instructions
in this Owner’s Manual.
• Do not use accessories not specied for use with
this grill.
12" / 30.5 cm
12" /
30.5 cm
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Important Safety
Adding Flavor to Your Fire
Getting to Know Your Grill
Initial Firing Instructions
Subsequent Start-Up
Reigniting Your Grill
Using the Meat Probes
Hopper Clean-Out
Operating Tips
Maintaining Your Grill
Frequently Asked Questions
Service and Warranty
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ADDING FLAVOR TO YOUR FIRE
PELLETS
Creating 100% food-grade hardwood pellets comes naturally to Traeger. Our four U.S. mills process pure
hardwood, blended for the perfect balance of smoke to heat and superior quality you can taste every time.
Crafting the highest-quality hardwood pellets on the market starts from the ground up. We built our plants
in Oregon, Texas, and Georgia near the hardwood source, and we dedicate our manufacturing to food-grade
pellets only, maintaining the purity of our machinery.
Traeger Hardwood Pellets contain two natural ingredients: our signature blend of hardwoods and a simple
soybean oil. When manufacturing the premium hardwood pellets that elevate your meal to the next level, less
is always more. No additives, no llers, no binding agents — just simple, natural avor.
SPECIALTY SIZES
HARDWOOD
HICKORY
10-lb. (4.5-kg) box
PEL104
PELLET GUIDE
GOOD FOR ANYTHING. GREAT FOR:
Our most popular
pellet avor now
comes in an easy-totransport 10-lb. box.
ALDER
APPLE
CHERRY
HICKORY
MAPLE
MESQUITE
OAK
PECAN
BIG GAME BLEND
33-lb. (15-kg) bag
PEL320
Traeger and Realtree have
teamed up to bring you an
exclusive blend of hickory
and red and white oak,
with woodsy rosemary
undertones. This avor is
big enough for big game.
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20-LB (9-KG) BAGS
ALDER
20-lb. (9-kg) bag
PEL307
Versatile because of
its mild avor and
aroma, alder gives off
ample smoke without
overwhelming even the
most delicate avors.
APPLE
20-lb. (9-kg) bag
PEL318
Most often used with
poultry and pork,
apple pellets offer a
lightly sweet smoke
that helps enhance
mild-avored meats.
MAPLE
20-lb. (9-kg) bag
PEL308
Mild, with a hint of
sweetness, maple
pellets are great for
pork and especially
veggies.
MESQUITE
20-lb. (9-kg) bag
PEL305
A favorite of Texas
BBQ, mesquite pellets
infuse your meat with
a robust smoke avor.
CHERRY
20-lb. (9-kg) bag
PEL309
A very avorful pellet,
cherry wood lends
itself to applications
where you want to add
a hearty smoke avor.
HICKORY
20-lb. (9-kg) bag
PEL319
The most widely used
pellets in barbecue,
hickory pellets release
a rich avor that
complements
most meats.
OAK
20-lb. (9-kg) bag
PEL310
Stronger than cherry
or apple and lighter
than hickory, oak is
great to use with sh
and beef.
PECAN
20-lb. (9-kg) bag
PEL314
Deliciously nutty and
even a little spicy,
pecan pellets are great
with veggies, beef,
pork, poultry, or even
baked goods.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL
Refer to the Assembly Guide to assemble and install your Traeger Grill.
GRILL PARTS AND FEATURES*
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Part Description
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2
3
4
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8
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Grill Door Handle with Silicone Grip
Grill Door
Grill Barrel
Pellet Hopper
Auger (Pellet Hopper interior)
Digital Pro Controller
Rear Wheeled Leg
Front Wheeled Leg
Rear Fixed Leg
Front Fixed Leg
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Part Description
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Porcelain-Coated Grill Grate
Leg Braces
Side Lift Handle
Grease Bucket
Heat Bafe
Grease Drain Pan
Smokestack Flue Pipe
Chimney Cap
Flue Pipe Gasket
Dual Meat Probes
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PELLET HOPPER BARREL SHAPE
An 18-pound-capacity pellet hopper will
keep you cooking for hours. Pair that with
Traeger’s Digital Pro Controller and delicious
food is just a “click” away.
Traeger’s signature barrel shape creates a
vortex of convection. It circulates hot, smoky
air around the cooking chamber, surrounding
your food with heat and cooking it evenly on all
sides.
GRILLING SPACE NO FIREFIGHTING
With up to 380 sq. in. (0.25 m2) of grilling
space and up to 20,000 BTUs of wood-red
heat, your Traeger grill has the real estate
and cooking power for party-sized orders of
T-bones or racks of ribs.
You don’t ever have to worry about drippings
aring up* and causing those nasty reballs
that destroy your meal, because Traeger grills
are designed to cook by using indirect heat.
All drippings are safely channeled outside
of the cooking chamber into a bucket for
easy disposal.
*with proper, recommended maintenance
COMPLETE THESE STEPS TO GET TRAEGER'ING (REFER TO THE ASSEMBLY GUIDE)
1. Remove all items from inside the grill barrel and
pellet hopper.
2. Attach legs to grill frame assembly and braces
to legs.
3. Attach the grill door handle and side lift handle.
4. Assemble smokestack: attach the ue pipe and
gasket to the grill frame assembly and mount the
chimney cap.
5. Position the heat bafe over the repot.
6. Position the grease drain pan over the heat bafe.
7. Position the porcelain-coated grill grate.
8. Hang the grease bucket.
TOOLS SUPPLIED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) Open-end wrenches
(1) Hex key (Allen wrench)
(1) Screwdriver
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INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS
To be used on initial ring or anytime the grill runs out of pellets. In order to ensure
proper operation of the grill, you must rst allow the auger tube to be “charged” with pellets.
WARNING! When operating this grill, maintain a minimum clearance of 12" / 30.5 cm
from grill to combustibles.
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3
Remove the porcelain-coated grill
grate, grease drain pan, and heat
bafe from the inside of the grill.
Make sure there are no foreign objects
in the auger. Turn the switch ON (I)
and the temperature dial to SMOKE.
Make sure the auger is turning (inside
the pellet hopper).
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4
With the switch in the OFF (O)
position, plug the power cord into an
appropriate grounded electrical outlet.
Check that there is air movement from
the draft inducer fan by placing your
ngers over the repot. If the hot rod
is getting hot, it will turn red.
CAUTION! Do not touch the hot rod.
Turn the temperature dial to
SHUT DOWN CYCLE.
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WARNING! For best results and avor, always use genuine Traeger Hardwood Pellets.
Never use heating fuel pellets in the grill.
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Fill the hopper with Traeger Hardwood
Pellets and turn the temperature dial
to HIGH.
When ames start coming out of the
repot, turn the temperature dial to
SHUT DOWN CYCLE and switch to
OFF. Let the grill cool down.
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When the pellets begin to fall into
the repot, turn the temperature dial
to SHUT DOWN CYCLE to reset the
hot rod. Then with pellets still in the
repot, turn the temperature dial back
to SMOKE.
Now you’re ready to place the
heat bafe, grease drain pan,
and porcelain-coated grill grate
back into the grill.
Recommendation: For easy cleanup, 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. Replace foil after each use to
reduce the possibility of a grease re. Please see page 18 for more details.
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INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
With the door closed, turn the switch
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WARNING!
• Start the grill on smoke setting with the door closed. Once the pellets are ignited, set the temperature
dial to any desired cooking temperature.
• Clean the grease drain pan frequently to reduce the possibility of a grease re. Please see page 17 for
more details.
ON (I) and the temperature dial to
SMOKE. In about 2 minutes, the
pellets will ignite and whitish-gray
smoke will come out of the grill. After
the pellets have ignited, turn the
temperature dial to any cooking setting
desired.
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Before using your grill for the rst
time, it will need to be seasoned. Turn
the temperature dial to HIGH and
let run for 45 minutes with the door
closed.
CONTROL SHUT-DOWN CYCLE
The control for this grill comes with an automatic
shut-down cycle. When nished cooking on your
barbecue, set the temperature dial to the SHUT
DOWN CYCLE position. This will leave the draft
induction fan running for 10 minutes to burn
any excess pellets in the repot. After 10 minutes,
the control will power off and the fan will stop
running.
DANGER! The main power switch will shut
off power to the control, and the temperature
dial switch will shut off power to the grill
components only. When servicing the control or
any other parts, ensure that the power supply is
disconnected to avoid an electrical shock hazard.
The controller comes equipped with two safety features that will help you keep the grill operating correctly.
LOW TEMPERATURE ALARM
If the grill stays below 125°F / 51.7°C (as read by the RTD temperature sensor) for a period of 10 minutes, the control
will go into an alarm state and the display will read “LEr.” This will turn off all power to the internal components of the
grill. The display will remain in this state until you turn off the main power switch.
HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM
If the grill reaches an internal temperature reading of 550°F / 287.8°C (as read by the R TD temperature sensor), the
control will go into alarm state and the display will read “HEr.” This will turn off all power to the internal components of
the grill. The display will remain in this state until you turn off the main power switch.
Whenever either of these alarm conditions occurs, you should check to see what caused this condition and x the
problem. Call Traeger's VIP-365 Customer Service (see page 22) if you need help.
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SUBSEQUENT START-UP
With the door closed, turn the switch
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NOTE: If the grill hasn't achieved the set temperature after a full 10 minute preheat, turn the dial to
SHUT DOWN CYCLE, then back to the originally selected temperature.
If this fails to achieve the selected temperature, please see Operating Tips for more information.
ON (I) and the temperature dial to
SMOKE. In about 2 minutes, the
pellets will ignite and whitish-gray
smoke will come out of the grill. After
the pellets have ignited, turn the
temperature dial to any cooking setting
desired.
2
Allow the grill to preheat for about
10 minutes with the door closed before
placing food in the grill.
REIGNITING YOUR GRILL
WARNING! If at any time the grill fails to light or the re in the repot goes out while cooking or smoking
and there are sufcient pellets in the pellet hopper, it is important to follow these steps. Failure to do so may
cause a hazardous "over-ring" of your grill due to an excess of unburned pellets in the repot.
DANGER! If the grill failed to light
1
or the re went out, turn the switch
OFF (O) and disconnect the power
cord. If the grill is still hot, allow it
to cool thoroughly.
2
Open the door and remove all food, the
porcelain-coated grill grate, the grease
drain pan, and the heat bafe.
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REIGNITING YOUR GRILL (cont.)
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5
WARNING! Remove all unburned
pellets and ash from inside and
around the repot. (See instructions
for proper handling and disposal of
ash on page 19.)
When ames start to come out of the
repot, turn the switch OFF (O). Let
the grill cool down. Now you’re ready
to place the heat bafe, grease drain
pan, and porcelain-coated grill grate
back into the grill.
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Plug power cord into an appropriate
grounded electrical outlet and restart
the grill. Pellets should fall into the
repot and the hot rod should begin
to heat (it will start to turn red).
CAUTION! Do not touch the hot rod.
With the door closed, turn the switch
ON (I) and the temperature dial to
SMOKE. In about 2 minutes, the
pellets will ignite and whitish-gray
smoke will come out of the grill.
After the pellets have ignited, turn
the temperature dial to any cooking
setting desired.
NOTE: If the procedure is not successful, see “FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS” on page 20 for
troubleshooting tips or contact Traeger's VIP-365 Customer Service (see page 22) to help diagnose
the problem.
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USING THE MEAT PROBES
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3
Insert 1 or 2 meat probes into the
plug-in holes on the lower left corner
of the controller, then thread probes
through the access hole grommet on
the left side of the grill barrel.
Reading the temperature: Press the
Probe selector switch on the control
to display the temperature for Probe
1. Press again to switch to Probe 2.
The probe temperature will display
for 5 seconds then revert back to the
temperature of the grill.
2
Insert probe tip into meat, making
sure it's not in the fatty portion or
touching bone, but is halfway into the
thickest part of the meat.
MEAT TEMPERATURE RECOMMENDATIONS
RANGE BEEF LAMB PORK POULTRY
Well 170°F / 77°C 160°F / 71°C 170°F / 77°C 170°F / 77°C
Medium 160°F / 71°C 155°F / 68°C
Medium Rare 145°F / 63°C 145°F / 63°C 170°F / 77°C
Rare 135°F / 57°C 170°F / 77°C
160°F / 71°C
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HOPPER CLEAN-OUT
Your Traeger Grill has a hopper clean-out system that allows you to quickly change from one pellet avor
to another without making a mess.
1
Turn the switch to OFF (O) and
disconnect the power cord. If the grill
is still hot, allow it to cool completely.
2
3 4
Unscrew the clean-out door fastener
and open, allowing the pellets to
empty into the container below it.
You might need a spatula or spoon
to push the remaining pellets out
of the hopper.
Place a container large enough to hold
the discarded pellets under the pellet
clean-out door. TIP: a clean 5-gallon
bucket works great!
Once the hopper's empty, close the
door, replace the fastener, and rell
the hopper with a different avor of
Traeger Hardwood Pellets.
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OPERATING TIPS
1. You can change the temperature dial at any time
during grilling to increase or decrease cooking
temperature. The HIGH temperature setting is for
grilling. The SMOKE setting is for smoking and
adding smoke avor to foods being cooked. The
SMOKE setting can also be used to “hold” foods
at about 165ºF.
2. When you change the temperature using the
temperature dial, the new temperature will
blink 5 times, then revert back to the actual grill
temperature, making it easy to know the exact
grill setting.
3. WARNING! Your Traeger Grill should never be
moved while it is hot. If you are transporting your
grill in a vehicle after cooking on it, make sure the
re is completely out and the grill is cold before
placing it in any vehicle. Never put water into the
repot; it will jam the auger.
4. Your Traeger Grill is designed to operate with the
door closed. Cooking with the door open greatly
lengthens your cooking time.
5. CAUTION! Never add pellets by hand to a hot
repot. This is dangerous and you may be
seriously burned. If you run out of pellets and lose
your re while cooking, let the grill cool completely
and start again with the “INITIAL FIRING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 10.
6. CAUTION! Make sure the heat bafe is properly
seated on its locating brackets. The sides of the
heat bafe should be pointing down over the
repot. If not seated properly, direct heat and
ame could come up out of the repot and cause a
grease re in the grill.
7. Always take into account the outside temperature
when estimating cooking times. If it is hot outside,
it will take less time for your grill to reach the set
temperature. If it is cold, wet, or windy, it will take
longer.
8. Digital Pro Controller Functions:
After selecting your cooking temperature, the
auger will operate continuously until the selected
temperature is reached. From that point forward,
the digital control will cycle the auger off and on
to maintain the selected temperature until the
temperature dial is changed.
WARNING! If the re in the repot goes out while
cooking and there are sufcient pellets still in the
pellet hopper, it is important to follow these
steps. Failure to do so may cause a hazardous
“over-ring” of your grill due to an excess of
unburned pellets in the repot.
a. DANGER! Turn the 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 grate, the grease
drain pan, and the heat bafe.
b. WARNING! Remove all unburned pellets and
ash from inside and around the repot. (See
instructions for proper handling and disposal
of ash on page 17.)
c. Before replacing the heat bafe, grease drain
pan, and the porcelain-coated grill grate, plug
the power cord into an appropriate grounded
electrical outlet and turn the switch ON (I).
Pellets should fall into the repot and the hot
rod should begin to heat (it will start to turn
red). CAUTION! Do not touch the hot rod.
d. When ames start to come out of the repot,
turn the switch OFF (O). Let the grill cool
down. Now you’re ready to place the heat
bafe, grease drain pan, and porcelain-coated
grill grate back into the grill. With the door
open, turn the switch ON (I) and turn the
temperature dial to SMOKE. In about
2 minutes, the pellets will ignite and
whitish-gray smoke will come out of
the grill. After the pellets have ignited,
close the door and turn the temperature
dial to any cooking setting desired.
9. CARBON MONOXIDE:
WARNING! Follow these guidelines to prevent this
colorless, odorless gas from poisoning you, your
family, or others.
• Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning: headaches, dizziness, weakness,
nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion.
Carbon monoxide reduces the blood’s ability
to carry oxygen. Low blood oxygen levels can
result in loss of consciousness and death.
• See a doctor if you or others develop cold-
or u-like symptoms while cooking or in the
vicinity of this appliance. Carbon monoxide
poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for
a cold or u, is often detected too late.
• Alcohol consumption and drug use increase
the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Carbon monoxide is especially toxic to mother
and child during pregnancy, infants, the
elderly, smokers, and people with blood or
circulatory system problems, such as anemia
or heart disease.
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OPERATING TIPS (cont.)
10. CAUTION! Grease res are caused by not
properly maintaining the grill by failing to clean
the grease drain pan, V-shaped grease drain,
and grease drain tube on a consistent basis.
(See MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL for instructions.)
In the unlikely event of a grease re while
cooking, turn the switch OFF (O) to reduce the
amount of oxygen in the cooking chamber and
keep the door closed until the re is completely
out. Never keep the door open during a grease
re. If the re does not go out, lightly sprinkle
baking soda on the re.
CAUTION! Be careful not to burn yourself.
If this does not work, carefully remove the food
from the grill and keep the door closed until the
re is completely out. Again, be careful not
to burn yourself. When the grill is completely
cool, remove the porcelain-coated grill grate and
replace the foil on the grease drain pan. Clean
any grease accumulation from the V-shaped
grease drain and the grease drain tube. Replace
the grease drain pan and the porcelain-coated
grill grate in their proper positions, restart the
grill, and resume cooking.
MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL
1. CREOSOTE AND GREASE FORMATION
AND REMOVAL
When wood pellets are burned slowly, they
produce tar and other organic vapors that
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote.
The creosote vapors condense in the relatively
cool ue exhaust of a slow-burning re. As a
result, creosote accumulates on the ue lining.
When ignited, creosote makes an extremely hot
re. Airborne grease particles will travel through
the cooking chamber, and some of this airborne
grease will accumulate on the ue lining, similar
to creosote, which could be contributory to a re.
The smokestack exhaust should be inspected at
least twice a year to determine when a creosote
and/or grease buildup has occurred.
Also, grease drippings from the food will fall onto
the grease drain pan and be channeled into the
grease drain and then out of the grill through
the grease drain tube, to be collected in the
grease bucket. Grease will accumulate in all
of these locations.
The grease drain, the grease drain tube, and the
grease bucket should be inspected at least twice
a year for signs of grease buildup.
When creosote or grease has accumulated, it
should be removed to reduce the risk of re.
Cleaning the Smokestack Flue Pipe:
DANGER! Turn the switch OFF (O) and
disconnect the power cord.
CAUTION! Make sure that the grill is cold before
cleaning the ue pipe. Remove (unscrew) the
chimney cap assembly from the top of the ue
pipe. Once the chimney cap assembly has been
removed, it can be cleaned with warm, soapy
water or with a biodegradable de-greaser.
Scrape the creosote and grease accumulation
from the inside of the vertical and horizontal
sections of the ue pipe using a stiff, nonmetallic
tool.
A wooden paint stir stick, for example, would
work for this task. Once the creosote and grease
residue has been loosened from the ue pipe
lining, much of it can be removed with paper
towels or disposable rags. Do not spray water or
other liquid cleaners onto the inside of your grill.
Once the ue pipe has been cleaned, replace
the chimney cap assembly.
Cleaning grease from your grill:
DANGER! Turn the switch OFF (O) and
disconnect the power cord.
CAUTION! Accumulated grease is easier to clean
off when the grill is still warm—not hot. Be careful
not to burn yourself. Gloves are recommended.
Periodically clean the grease out of the V-shaped
grease drain and grease drain tube. If too much
grease is allowed to build up in the V-shaped
grease drain or is allowed to plug the grease drain
tube, a grease re could result. We recommend
cleaning these locations regularly.
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Remove the porcelain-coated grill grate and
the grease drain pan. This will provide access
to the V-shaped grease drain and grease drain
tube opening inside the grill. Scrape the grease
accumulation from inside the V-shaped grease
drain and grease drain tube using a stiff,
nonmetallic tool. Much of the loosened grease
can be pushed down through the grease drain
tube and will fall into the grease bucket. Wipe up
remaining grease residue with paper towels or
disposable rags. Paper towels or disposable rags
can also be used to wipe some of the grease off
of the interior surfaces of the grill.
Line your grease bucket with aluminum foil for
easy cleanup. Empty it occasionally, depending
on the amount of use. Change the aluminum foil
on the grease drain pan frequently (sometimes
after each use, depending upon what was cooked).
Clean foil on the grease drain pan will make
your food taste better and reduce the risk of a
grease re.
Cleaning outside surfaces:
DANGER! Turn the switch OFF (O) and disconnect
the power cord.
Use a disposable rag or cloth dampened with
warm, soapy water to wipe the grease from the
outside of the grill. DO NOT use oven cleaner,
abrasive cleansers, or abrasive cleaning pads on
the outside grill surfaces.
Outside storage:
CAUTION! If the grill is stored outside during
winter or the rainy season, care should be taken
to ensure that snow or water does not get into the
pellet hopper. Wood pellets expand greatly when
wet and will jam your auger. A Traeger Grill Cover
is highly recommended to protect the grill! Covers
are available from your Traeger dealer, or log onto
our website, traegergrills.com.
Cleaning the porcelain-coated grill grate:
CAUTION! Cleaning the porcelain-coated grill
grate works best while they are still warm. Be
careful not to burn yourself. We recommend
keeping a long-handled cleaning brush near the
grill. After removing your food, give the porcelaincoated grill grate a quick brushing. It takes only a
minute and it will be ready the next time you want
to use the grill.
2. ASH CLEANING AND REMOVAL
Cleaning the ash from inside and around
the repot:
DANGER! Turn the switch OFF (O) and disconnect
the power cord.
WARNING! Make sure that the grill is cold before
cleaning the ash.
WARNING! Disposal of ashes should be done
only according to the following instructions.
Excess ash in the repot may cause your re to go
out, especially in the SMOKE setting. The repot
should be inspected occasionally and cleaned to
remove the ash buildup. Again, cleaning the ash
from in and around the repot should be done
only when the grill is cold.
Remove the porcelain-coated grill grate, grease
drain pan, and heat bafe to provide access to the
repot and the interior of the grill. Much of the
ash outside of the repot can be removed from the
grill with a small metal replace shovel or other
similar tool.
Dispose of the ashes according to the following
instructions.
WARNING! A shop vac is the best way to remove
ashes from the repot, but this must be done
with extreme care to avoid the risk of re. Again,
cleaning the ash from the repot should be done
only when the grill is cold.
A utility-type vacuum cleaner having a metal
collection canister without a bag would be best
for this task. However, almost any vacuum
cleaner will work safely if this procedure is
properly followed.
After ensuring that the ash in the repot is cold,
vacuum the ash from the inside of the repot.
a. If your vacuum cleaner is a bagless model, empty
any previously accumulated debris from the
collection chamber. Then vacuum the ash from
the inside of the repot. Once the repot is clean,
empty the collection chamber into the metal
container described below without delay. Make
sure that there is no remaining ash residue left in
the collection chamber.
b. If your vacuum cleaner is a model that uses a
disposable bag, install an unused bag in the
machine. Then vacuum the ash from the inside of
the repot. Once the repot is clean, remove the
bag from the vacuum cleaner and place it in the
metal container described below without delay.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES:
WARNING! Ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight-tting lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a
noncombustible oor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, pending nal
disposal. Ashes are disposed of by burial in soil
or otherwise locally dispersed.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question Answer
Why won’t
my grill
ignite?
Why are no
pellets being
delivered
into the
repot?
Verify power at the
electrical outlet.
DANGER! Turn
the switch OFF (O)
and disconnect the
power cord.
Check the draft inducer fan and the auger drive motor for operation. If both are operating, then
the hot rod needs to be replaced. If one or both are not operating, contact Traeger's VIP-365
Customer Service (see page 22) for additional troubleshooting help or to place an order.
Verify that there are pellets in the pellet hopper. If this is the initial ring or the grill has run
out of pellets, allow sufcient time for the pellets to travel from the pellet hopper to the repot
(can take up to 7 minutes).
Initiate start-up.
See “Initial Firing
Instructions” section
on page 10.
If the auger drive motor is operating (check the small fan blade on the back of the motor),
then the problem is in the digital control, which will need to be replaced. Contact your
Traeger dealer or Traeger's VIP-365 Customer Service (see page 22) to place an order.
If the auger drive
motor is not
operating but the
draft inducer fan
is operating, then
the problem is in
the auger system,
which will need to
be checked.
If the power cord is connected to a GFCI (ground fault circuit
interrupter), check and reset if necessary.
Initiate start-up. If ignition does not occur, proceed to next answer.
Remove the control and check the fuse on back. Replace the fuse if
blown. Reinstall the control.
If there are still no pellets in the repot, proceed to next answer.
With the switch OFF (O), locate the small fan blade on the back of the
auger drive motor.
CAUTION! While watching the fan blade, turn the switch ON (I). If
the fan blade does not turn, turn the switch OFF (O). This indicates
a defective auger drive motor, and it will need to be replaced. Contact
your Traeger dealer or Traeger's VIP-365 Customer Service (see page
26) to place an order.
If the fan blade turns a bit and then stops, continue watching and turn
the switch OFF (O). If the fan blade unwinds slightly, this indicates a
jam in the auger system which will need to be cleared.
DANGER! Turn the switch OFF (O) and disconnect the power cord.
Remove the pellets from the pellet hopper. Check for foreign objects
and wet or decomposed pellets, both of which can cause a jam in the
auger system. The auger will need to be removed to clear a jam in the
auger system. See “How do I remove the auger if it jams?”
DANGER! Turn the switch OFF (O) and disconnect the power cord.
CAUTION! If the grill is still hot, allow it to cool thoroughly.
Remove any covers necessary to access the auger drive motor.
Remove the screw connecting the auger drive motor shaft to the auger shaft and the screw
How do I
remove the
auger if it
jams?
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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 repot. (See instructions for proper handling and disposal of ash on page 19.)
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 repot
when nished. Check that the auger rotates freely.
Reattach the auger shaft to the auger drive motor shaft.
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Question Answer
Why does my grill
re go out on
SMOKE setting?
There may be excess ash in the repot which needs to be cleaned.
DANGER! Turn the 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 grate, the grease drain
pan, and the heat shield.
WARNING! Remove all unburned pellets
and ash from inside and around the repot.
(See instructions for proper handling and
disposal of ash in on page 19.)
Before replacing the heat shield, grease drain
WARNING! If the re in the repot
goes out while smoking and there
are sufcient pellets in the pellet
hopper, it is important to complete
the following instructions. Failure to
do so may cause a hazardous “overring” of your grill due to an excess
of unburned pellets in the repot.
pan, and porcelain-coated grill grate, plug
the power cord into the appropriate grounded
electrical outlet and turn the switch ON (I).
Pellets should fall into the repot and the hot
rod should begin to heat (it will start to turn
red). CAUTION! Do not touch the hot rod.
When ames start to come out of the repot,
turn the switch OFF (O). Let the grill cool down.
Now you’re ready to place the heat shield, grease
drain pan, and porcelain-coated grill grate back
into the grill. With the door closed, turn the
switch ON (I) and turn the temperature dial to
SMOKE. In about 2 minutes, the pellets will
ignite and whitish-gray smoke will come out of
the grill. After the pellets have ignited, turn the
temperature dial to any cooking setting desired.
With the Traeger
Digital Pro
Controller, what
dial setting is
recommended for
starting the grill?
How do I protect
my paint nish?
Where can I get a
new part for my
grill?
If this does not x the problem, contact
Traeger's VIP-365 Customer Service
(see page 26) for assistance.
The auto-start procedure is the same for all grill controls. With the door closed, turn
the switch ON (I) and turn the temperature dial to SMOKE. In about 2 minutes, the
pellets will ignite and whitish-gray smoke will come out of the grill. After the pellets
have ignited, turn the temperature dial to any cooking setting desired.
Use the protective cover on the grill and touch-up paint to repair any scratches.
Touch-up paint is available from your Traeger dealer, or log onto our website,
traegergrills.com.
Every 90 days, use a high-quality car wax on the outside surfaces of the grill.
ONLY APPLY WAX TO A COLD GRILL.
Check with your Traeger dealer. They
may have the part in stock or can
order the part for you.
Contact Traeger's VIP-365 Customer
Service (see page 26) to place an
order.
In either case, please provide your name, phone
number, address, model, and serial number of
the grill (located on the label inside the hopper
lid), along with the part identication number
from the component diagram or parts list.
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1-800-TRAEGER
TRAEGER’S LEGENDARY VIP-365 customer service is
the best out there. If you have any questions about your Traeger
grill or need tips on cooking your rst Thanksgiving turkey, our
seasoned experts have your back. We’re here for you 365 days a
year including holidays, because we’re cooks — not bankers.
TRAEGER'S VIP-365 CUSTOMER SERVICE
Phone: 1-800-TRAEGER
Email: service@traegergrills.com
6 AM – 7:30 PM MT 365 days a year (English)
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TRAEGER PELLET GRILLS LLC
1215 E. Wilmington Ave,
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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3-YEAR WARRANTY
Traeger Pellet Grills LLC warrants this barbecue grill against defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and maintenance for a period of
three (3) years from the date of original purchase.
Traeger Pellet Grills LLC will provide a replacement part for any part found to
be defective. Original part(s) approved for return by Traeger’s Parts Department
must be returned prepaid.
This warranty does not include labor charges connected with the
determination or replacement of defective parts, or freight charges to ship
these parts.
Traeger Pellet Grills LLC shall not be liable under this or any implied warranty
for incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives the retail
customer specic legal rights and the customer may have other rights which
vary from state to state.
This warranty shall be void if the unit is not assembled or operated in
accordance with the operation instructions provided with this unit; the
unit is resold or traded to another owner; components, accessories, or fuels
not compatible with the unit have been used; the unit has been used in a
commercial or food service application; or the user has abused or otherwise
failed to maintain the unit.
To process a warranty claim, Traeger Pellet Grills LLC may require proof of
your date of purchase. You should retain your sales slip or invoice along with
this certicate with your valuable documents.
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Traeger Pellet Grills LLC
1215 E. Wilmington Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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