Traeger TFT18KLD User manual

RANGER OWNER'S MANUAL

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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

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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 ofcials 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 Ranger Grill is specially designed to make cooking easier while giving you optimal performance with the most savory-avored food.

As with all grills and cooking appliances, any time 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! For North American Consumers:

• 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 codes and ordinances.

For Consumers in the European Union:

• Plug into an appropriate earthed outlet.

• Do not remove earth prong or modify plug in any

way. Do not use an adapter or extension cord.

• 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 grill outdoors 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 this Owner’s Manual.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer, service agent, or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• 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 this 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 inches (30 cm) from the grill to combustibles.

• When operating this grill under overhead

combustibles, a MINIMUM distance of 40 inches (102 cm) is required.

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 specied for use with

this grill.

For Consumers in the European Union:

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

12.00"

(30 cm)

12.00"

(30 cm)

40.00"

(102 cm)

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Important Safety

Adding Flavor to Your Fire

Assembling Your Grill

Getting to Know Your Grill

Initial Firing Instructions

Subsequent Start Up

Using Your Grill

Using the Meat Probe

Ranger Features

Operating Tips

Troubleshooting

Maintaining Your Grill

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 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

HARDW OOD

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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ASSEMBLING YOUR GRILL

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE APPLIANCE

PARTS LIST

BLISTERPACK PARTS NEEDED

Bolt: 1/4-20x3⁄8" (2 pcs.)

Washer: 1/4" (2 pcs.)

Lock Washer: 1/4" (2 pcs.)

Wrench

Part Description

Cast-Iron Griddle

Grease Drip Tray

Grill Lid

Grill Body

Lid Handle

Grill Grate

Grease Bucket

Part Description

Bolt: 1/4-20x3⁄8" (2 pcs.)

Washer: 1/4" (2 pcs.)

Lock Washer: 1/4" (2 pcs.)

Wrench

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INSTALL LID HANDLE

In this step: 3 A B C D

INSTALL GREASE DRAIN PAN AND BUCKET

In this step: 6

INSTALL PORCELAIN-COATED GRILL GRATE

NOTE: Be sure the grease drain spout on the grease drain pan extends through the opening in the back of the grill. IMPORTANT: Always be sure to position the grease drain bucket under the spout during use!

In this step:

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