Instructions
What do you do if your Traeger catches on fire?
Grill fires
- Don’t panic.
- Unplug the grill.
- Move the grill away from other flammable objects.
- Keep the lid closed on both the grill and hopper.
- DO NOT use water or flour to put out the fire. Just wait for the fire to burn out.
Do Traeger grills have a lifetime warranty?
We’re here for you 365 days a year including holidays, because we’re cooks—not bankers. 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.
Can a smoker grill cause fire?
The great thing about pellet grills/smokers is that they are very safe. They ignite the fire for you, do not require the use of any accelerants to get the fire started, the fuel used is inert and cannot ignite on its own and the area where the fire burns is typically shielded from the cooking area.
Is it safe to leave a Traeger unattended?
It is safe to leave your Traeger unattended as long as you do not plan on being gone for a very long time. Do not leave your grill cooking by itself unsupervised for more than two or three hours at the longest. Also, do not ever leave your grill unattended if it is cooking at high temperatures.
Can a Traeger grill be in the rain?
Traeger Grills are protected from water spray less than 60 degrees from vertical. In other words, your grill can function in the rain, but don’t place your grill over a sprinkler.
Can I leave my Traeger on smoke?
Use Smoke Setting
With most models of Traeger grill, it is possible to set the grill to smoke. On this setting, the auger will dispense just enough pellets to create smoke, without raising the temperature in the grill above around 150 degrees Fahrenheit. This will allow you to get more smoke flavor into your food.
How long will a Traeger grill last?
On average, you can expect a quality pellet smoker to last anywhere from 6 to 10 years with regular use. Less sturdy models may only last 2-3 years, however with proper care and maintenance, your pellet smoker is able to last even longer than 10 years.
What’s so great about a Traeger grill?
Traeger grills are the world’s top-selling wood-fired grill company, in business now for over three decades. Instead of cooking over gas or charcoal, Trager’s technology involves using wood pellets for fuel, therefore allowing consistent heat and consistent results for all your barbecue or smoking needs.
Can I upgrade my Traeger to WiFIRE?
You cannot connect a wifire controller tor the older traegers because they have different connectors. The older traegers use molex conections while the new ones use a smaller connector. Plus there is nowhere for an RTD probe to plug in because they use a thermo coupler instead.
Can you leave pellets in hopper?
Leaving your pellets in the hopper between cooks is absolutely fine. … Even Traeger Grills agrees that there is no harm done by not emptying the pellets after every cook, so long as it’s not for extended periods of time.
Why does my smoker keep catching on fire?
The top two reasons that your smoker (Pit Boss) catches fire include grease fires and pellet fires. Tending to these includes staying calm, unplugging the machine if you can do so safely, keeping the lid closed, moving away from the smoker, moving the smoker away from hazardous materials, and smothering the fire.
Is it safe to leave a pellet smoker on overnight?
Using a pellet grill overnight is often considered one of the safest ways of cooking for long hours into the night. Having said that, it’s still advisable you get up every couple of hours to check it’s still burning, the temperature is maintaining and you’re not burning anything else down!