Every Traeger grill is different, so follow the assembly instructions listed in your owner’s manual. When igniting your grill for the first time, remove the grill grates, grease drain pan, and heat baffle. This will allow you to troubleshoot any initial start-up issues.
You can use the same batch of wood pellets for up to 1 week.
If your temperature probe is dirty, it may cause unwanted heat fluctuations while grilling.
For brand new units, add an extra 2 to 3 minutes to the preheating section. This will give the grill’s auger time to move your wood pellets to the fire box.
Look for your grill’s hotrod below the grill grate, drip tray, and heat baffle. You can find your grill’s fan and auger underneath the hopper.
Traeger grills use numeric temperature levels and do not contain preset options for grilling, roasting, braising, and the like.
If any food remains stuck on the grill grates, clean it off after the unit cools down.
Even after the unit turns off, be cautious around the grill grates in case any residual heat remains.
