Traeger TFT18KLD User manual

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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.

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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

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2

BLISTERPACK PARTS NEEDED

Bolt: 1/4-20x3⁄8" (2 pcs.)

A

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4

5

6

7

B

Washer: 1/4" (2 pcs.)

C

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

D

Wrench

Part Description

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2

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4

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Cast-Iron Griddle

Grease Drip Tray

Grill Lid

Grill Body

Lid Handle

Grill Grate

Grease Bucket

Part Description

A

B

C

D

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

1

In this step: 3 A B C D

INSTALL GREASE DRAIN PAN AND BUCKET

2

In this step: 6

INSTALL PORCELAIN-COATED GRILL GRATE

3

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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL

GRILL PARTS AND FEATURES

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Part Description

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2

3

4

5

6

Grease Drain Opening (back of grill)

Grill Lid

Lid Handle

Cast-Iron Griddle

Grill Grate

Grease Drip Tray

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Part Description

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Arc D2 Controller with AGL

Main Power Switch (back of grill)

Meat Probe

Grease Bucket

Pellet Hopper

Pellet Hopper Lid

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PELLET HOPPER

COMPACT DESIGN

A 5-lb.-capacity (2.3 kg) pellet hopper will keep
you cooking for hours, getting you away from
the grill and back to entertaining friends and
family.

GRILLING SPACE

With 184 in.2 (0.12 m2) of grilling space, your
Traeger Ranger Grill gives you 16,000 BTU
of cooking power in a small footprint.

Take Traeger'ing on the go! The compact
design is perfect for camping or tailgating,

allowing you to enjoy that great Traeger avor,

no matter where you go.

HIGH-TECH CONTROLS

Keep Warm can be used to pause the cook
cycle at any time during grilling. Simply press
KEEP WARM again to resume cooking. Keep
Warm maintains the grill temperature at
165°F (74°C).

NO FIREFIGHTING

No more worrying about drippings aring up
and causing those nasty reballs that destroy

your meal. Traeger Wood Fired Grills are
designed to cook by using indirect heat. All
drippings are safely channeled into an external
grease pan for easy disposal.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL (cont.)

YOUR CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY

Your Traeger Ranger Grill is equipped with a state-of-the-art Arc D2 Controller with AGL (Advanced Grilling
Logic). Before you begin using the grill, it will be helpful to familiarize yourself with the different features of the
control panel.

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6

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CENTER BUTTON

1

Use this button to turn on the grill and cycle

through TEMPERATURE > TIMER > PROBE
ALARM modes. Press and hold for two seconds
to cancel a setting. To turn the grill off, press and
hold button for two seconds in TEMPERATURE

adjustment mode.

UP/DOWN BUTTONS

2

Press the UP/DOWN buttons to increase or

decrease temperature or time. Press and hold to
increase or decrease the time rapidly.
NOTE: Press and hold the up and down arrows
at the same time for 3 seconds to switch between
Celsius and Fahrenheit.

STATUS DISPLAY

3

Shows current temperature, time remaining in

timer mode, or probe cooking temperature.

MEAT PROBE

4

Plug the probe in where indicated for probe

cooking.

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KEEP WARM

5

This feature maintains the grill temperature
at 165°F (74°C) to keep food warm without
overcooking it.

IGNITE

6

Press IGNITE to start the grill.

INDICATOR LIGHT PANEL

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The icons on this panel will light up when the

corresponding feature is active.

The Timer icon will light when the timer

is active.

The Meat Probe icon will light once the probe

is plugged in and recognized by the grill.

The Keep Warm icon will light while this

feature is active.

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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 prime the pellet hopper's auger by allowing the auger

tube to be “charged” with pellets.

1

Remove the porcelain-coated grill grate
or cast-iron griddle and grease drip
tray from the inside of the grill.

NOTE: Once you turn on your grill, it will enter Idle mode,
and the display's dashed border will pulse. This indicates
your grill is awaiting a command, and is not actively
operating. The grill MUST be in Idle mode to prime the
auger.

2

With the Main Power switch in the
OFF (O) position, plug the power cord
into an appropriate grounded/earthed
electrical outlet. Once the grill is

plugged in, ip the Main Power switch

to ON (I).

Make sure there are no foreign objects

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in the auger. With the grill in Idle
mode, press and hold the UP and
IGNITE buttons simultaneously. The

display will ash "Pri" and the auger

will begin priming.

4

Fill the hopper with your choice of
Traeger Hardwood Pellets. The auger
tube should take approximately 2

minutes to ll with pellets and begin

dispensing into the Hot Pot.

WARNING! Use ONLY Traeger

Hardwood Pellets. Never use heating
fuel pellets in the grill.

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INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

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Continue priming until a small amount
of pellets are in direct contact with

the hot rod in the re pot. Press and

hold the UP and IGNITE buttons
simultaneously to stop priming and
return the grill to Idle mode.

Now you’re ready to place the

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Recommendation: For easy cleanup, line the
grease drip tray with Traeger Aluminum Drip Tray
Liners or heavy-duty aluminum foil. If using foil, be
sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against
the bottom of the grease drip tray. Replace foil after

each cook to reduce the possibility of a grease re.

Please see “Maintaining Your Grill” on page 22 for
more details.

grease drip tray and porcelain-coated
grill grates or cast-iron griddle back
into the grill. Place the grease bucket
under the grease drain on the back of
the grill to catch grease drippings.

Press the UP button until the

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WARNING!

• When operating this grill, maintain a minimum clearance of 12 in. / 30.5 cm from grill to combustibles.

• For best results and avor, always use genuine Traeger® Hardwood Pellets. Never use heating fuel pellets in

the grill.

• Clean the grease drip tray frequently to reduce the possibility of a grease re. Please see “Maintaining Your

Grill” on page 22 for more details.

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temperature display reads 450°F
(250°C).

NOTE: To change between Celsius (C)
and Fahrenheit (F), press and hold the
UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously.

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Press the IGNITE button. Let the grill
run at 450°F (250°C) for 30 minutes
with the lid closed to complete the
seasoning process.

INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

CONTROL SHUT-DOWN CYCLE

The control for this barbecue comes with an

automatic shut-down cycle. When nished

cooking on your barbecue, press and hold the

Center button for 3 seconds. The display will ash

OFF for several seconds, then scroll COOL Dn followed
by the actual temperature until the grill cools
down to a safe temperature.

While the controller is ashing OFF, you can cancel
the Shutdown Cycle by pressing and holding the
Center button for two seconds.

Always allow the Shutdown Cycle to completely

nish before powering off your grill at the power
switch. The Shutdown Cycle ensures the re is

suppressed and the grill ignites properly on the
next use.

DANGER! Turning off the power switch will cut
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.

SUBSEQUENT START-UP

With the Power switch set to ON (I),

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NOTES:

• Once you press the IGNITE button, your Traeger

Ranger Grill will always begin with an ignition
and preheat cycle.

• WARNING! When operating this grill, maintain a

minimum clearance of 12 in. / 30.5 cm from grill
to combustibles.

press the Center button once to wake
the grill controller. Set the desired
temperature with the UP button.

2

Once the desire temperature is
displayed, press IGNITE. Allow grill to
preheat until desired temperature is
achieved.

NOTE: If the grill fails to achieve
the selected temperature, please see
“Operating Tips” on page 20 for more
information.

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USING YOUR GRILL

You will need to start with these four steps every time you use your grill.

NOTE: Whenever your grill is not in use, it should be disconnected from the electrical outlet.

Plug appearance may vary by region.

1

3

Plug power cord into an appropriate
grounded/earthed electrical outlet
and ip Main Power switch to ON (I).

Once your grill is on, press the UP arrow
to select your desired temperature, then
press IGNITE to start the preheat cycle.

2

4

Press the UP, DOWN, or Center button
to wake the grill controller.

Once preheating is complete, load food
into the grill and close the grill lid.

WARNING!

• When operating this grill, maintain a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30 cm) from grill to combustibles.

• Use ONLY Traeger® Hardwood Pellets, which are specically made to work in our grills. Never use heating

fuel pellets in the grill.

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USING THE MEAT PROBE

Your Traeger Ranger Grill includes a meat probe for monitoring internal food temperature, or for cooking to a
goal temperature.

1

3

Insert the meat probe's plug into the
socket on the lower left corner of the
controller, then route the probe cable
through the notch in the grill front, as
shown.

Reading the temperature: Press
the Center button on the control.
The probe temperature will display
for 5 seconds then revert back to the
temperature of the grill.

2

Insert probe tip into meat. Make sure
it is 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

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160°F / 71°C

170°F / 77°C

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RANGER FEATURES

IDLE MODE

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 rst turn it on.

TIMER

Your Traeger Ranger 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 ash.

2. Press the UP button to select hours; press the Center

button to conrm and move to minutes.

3. Press the UP button to select minutes; press the Center
button to conrm. 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 conrm. The Timer icon will appear and time will resume counting down.

KEEP WARM

Keep Warm can be used to pause the cook cycle at any
time during grilling. Simply press KEEP WARM again
to resume cooking. Keep Warm maintains the grill
temperature at 165°F (74°C).

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CAST-IRON GRIDDLE

This versatile piece of cast iron cooking equipment makes
cooking outdoors simple. It’s pre-seasoned and distributes
heat evenly for epic grilling experiences. The smooth cooking
surface is perfect for frying up bacon and cooking pancakes,
hash browns, and grilled cheese.

To use:

Simply lift out the porcelain grill grate and insert the
cast-iron griddle into place, aligning the pin on the bottom
of the griddle with the hole at the back of the grill.

DRIP TRAY LINERS

Make grill maintenance a breeze with our Drip Tray Liners.
Made of heat-proof aluminum, they’re lightweight and
disposable so you can clean up quickly and Traeger on.
Liners should rest fully on the grease pan and not cover
any areas outdoor of the grease pan. Doing so will affect the
temperature and performance of the grill.

GRILL COVER

Protect your Traeger Ranger Grill with a premium custom cover, designed to withstand the elements.
This durable grill cover is available for purchase at traegergrills.com.

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OPERATING TIPS

1. You can change the temperature at any time

during grilling to increase or decrease cooking
temperature.
To change between Fahrenheit and Celsius:

a. Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons

simultaneously for 3 seconds.

b. Press the Center button to conrm and

exit.
You will now see temperatures displayed in the
format you’ve chosen.

2. WARNING! Your Traeger Ranger 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.

3. Your Traeger Ranger Grill is designed to operate

with the lid closed. Cooking with the lid open
greatly lengthens your cooking time.

4. 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, rell the pellet

hopper and refer to "Subsequent Startup" on
page 15, allowing the grill to cool completely
and start again.

5. CAUTION! Make sure the grease drip tray is

properly seated on its locating brackets. If not

seated properly, direct heat and ame could come
up out of the repot and cause a grease re in the

grill.

Always take into account the type of food you are
cooking:

• Thin foods need high heat and shorter cook

times, while thicker foods need low heat and
longer cook times.

• Vegetables take longer to cook than meats at

the same cooking temperatures.

• Always check that the internal temperature

of the meat that you are cooking reaches safe
temperatures to eat.

6. WARNING! If the re in the repot goes out

while smoking and there is a sufcient amount

of pellets still in the pellet hopper, it is important
to complete the following instructions. Failure to

do so may cause a hazardous “overring” of your

grill due to an excess of unburned pellets in the

repot.

DANGER! Turn the Main Power switch at the

back of the grill to OFF (O) and disconnect the
power cord. Allow the grill to cool thoroughly.
Open the lid and remove all food, the grill grate,
and the grease drip tray.

WARNING! Remove all unburned pellets and

ash from inside and around the repot. (See

instructions for proper handling and disposal
of ash on page 22.)

Before replacing grease drip tray and the 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.

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 grease drip tray and grill
grate back into the grill.

7. 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.)

8. GREASE MANAGEMENT:

CAUTION! Grease res are caused by not

properly maintaining the grill and failing to clean
the Traeger Grease Management System (TGMS)
on a consistent basis (see "Maintaining Your Grill"
on page 22). In the unlikely event of a grease

re while cooking, turn the grill off and keep the
lid closed until the re is completely out. Never
keep the lid 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 put out the re, carefully remove the

food from the grill and keep the lid closed until

the re is completely out. Again, be careful not to

burn yourself. When the grill is completely cool,
remove all internal components. Clean any grease
accumulation from the TGMS. Replace the grease
drip tray and grill grates, restart the grill, and
resume cooking.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Although rare, you may see an error message display on your control panel. Please refer to the following chart
for potential issues and how to resolve them:

CODE ERROR SOLUTION

LEr

HEr

Er1

Er2

Er3

Er4

Er5

Er6

Er7

Low temperature This will occur if the temperature of the grill falls below 120°F (49°C) for 10

minutes, causing the grill to go into shutdown mode. To x, remove any
pellets from the repot. Turn the controller off and then on again and restart

your grill. If the problem persists, call customer service.

High temperature This error will occur when the temperature in the grill reaches temperatures

above 550°F (288°C) for more than 45 seconds. Let the grill cool, then turn off
the grill. Clear out any remaining pellets from the repot and restart your grill.
If the problem persists, call customer service.

Bad probe Your probe will need to be replaced.

Thermocouple
disconnected

Failed to ignite Check the connection of the hot rod. If the connection is good, then the hot

Fan disconnected Check the connection of the fan. If the connection is good, then the fan will

Igniter disconnected Check the connection of the hot rod. If the connection is good, then the hot

Auger disconnected Check the connection for the auger. If the connection is good, then auger

Auger jammed With the grill in Idle mode, press and hold the DOWN and IGNITE buttons at

Check the connection underneath the hopper for the thermocouple. If it is
tight, your thermocouple will need to be replaced.

rod will most likely need to be replaced

most likely need to be replaced.

rod will most likely need to be replaced.

motor will most likely need to be replaced.

the same time. The display will ash "Clr" and the auger will cycle between
moving forwards and backwards for 60 seconds to clear the jam.

To stop the sequence before it is complete, press and hold the DOWN and
IGNITE buttons at the same time.

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MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL

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.

Also, grease drippings from the food will fall onto
the grease drip tray and be channeled into the
grease drain and then out of the grill. These are the

components of the Traeger Grease Management
System (TGMS). Grease will accumulate in all of these

locations.
All components of the TGMS 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.

1. CLEANING INSIDE SURFACES:

WARNING! 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 grease
drip tray and grease drain. If too much grease
is allowed to build up in the grease drip tray
or is allowed to plug the grease drain, a grease

re could result. We recommend cleaning these

locations regularly.

Remove the porcelain-coated grill grates and the
grease drip tray. Scrape the grease accumulation
from inside the grease drip tray using a stiff,
nonmetallic tool. The drip tray may be washed
in hot, soapy water. 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.

2. CLEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES:

DANGER! Turn the Main Power 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.

3. OUTDOOR STORAGE:

CAUTION! If the grill is stored outdoors during

the rainy season, care should be taken to
ensure that water does not get into the pellet
hopper. Wood pellets expand greatly when wet

and will jam your auger. Always cover your

grill with the Traeger Grill Cover when not in

use. This custom-t cover can be purchased at

traegergrills.com.

4. CLEANING THE GRILL GRATES:

CAUTION! Cleaning the grill grates 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 grill grate a quick brushing. It takes
only a minute and it will be ready the next time
you want to use the grill.

5. CLEANING THE ASH FROM INSIDE AND

AROUND THE FIREPOT:

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. 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 grill grates, grease drip tray, and

heat shield 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.

WARNING! A vacuum cleaner 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, bagless vacuum cleaner with a

metal collection canister 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 ashes from the inside of the repot.

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MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL (cont.)

a. If your vacuum cleaner is a bagless model,

empty any previously accumulated debris

from the collection chamber. Then vacuum

the ashes 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

ashes 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.

6. 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. When the ashes are disposed of by

burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they
should be retained in the closed container until
all cinders have cooled thoroughly.

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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

Ranger 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

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For 24/7 assistance with assembly or installation, parts, or

customer service (English only, please), you can phone, email,

or write us at:

TRAEGER'S VIP-365 CUSTOMER SERVICE

Phone: 1-800-TRAEGER

6:00 AM – 7:30 PM MT, 365 days a year (English)

Email: [e-mail]

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 specic 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, or accessories
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 certicate with your valuable documents.

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NOTES

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Traeger Pellet Grills LLC
1215 E. Wilmington Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84106

traegergrills.com

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