TRAEGER TFB89BLE BLEC Ironwood 650 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker User Manual

TRAEGER TFB89BLE BLEC Ironwood 650 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker

• A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) BETWEEN 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.

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 fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
• Cooking with a hardwood fire brings years of enjoyment – to you and your lucky friends and family. Your new Traeger grill is specially designed to make cooking easier while giving you optimal performance with the most savoury-flavoured 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 colourless, odourless gas from poisoning you, your family, your pets, 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 flu-like symptoms. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a cold or flu, is often detected too late.
• Alcohol consumption and drug use increase the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Carbon monoxide is especially toxic to mothers and children 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 outside on a noncombustible floor and away from combustible materials.
• Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or flammable liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this appliance. Keep all such liquids well away from this appliance when in use.

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 hazards, 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.

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.
• Never use or store flammable liquids near the grill.
• Never use gasoline or lighter fluid to manually light your grill.

WARNING! Smoke Hazard

A pellet overflow condition can occur during start-up, resulting in unusually thick, white smoke that lasts a long time. If this occurs, power down your grill with the Main Power switch and unplug it. If this condition continues long enough, gases can build up from partial ignition and fully ignite, causing the lid to “burp.” If this burp occurs and your grill has not been properly maintained as described in “Maintaining Your Grill” on pages 25-26, a grease fire could result. To remedy this condition, let the grill cool down completely, remove all internal components, and thoroughly clean all ash and pellets from the grill and firepot (see page 26, “Cleaning the Ash from Inside and Around the Firepot”).

WARNING!
Burn Hazard
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!
Fire Hazard

• When operating this grill, maintain a MINIMUM distance of 18 inches (45.7 cm) from the grill to combustibles.
• When operating this grill under overhead combustibles, a MINIMUM of 40 inches (102 cm) is required.

WARNING!
Air Contaminant Hazard

• 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.

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 specified for use with this grill.
• For best results and flavour, use genuine
• TRAEGER® BRAND HARDWOOD PELLETS.
• Even if there is ample room in the grill, be cautious of loading excessive amounts of food that can release large quantities of flammable grease, for example, more than a pound of bacon, especially if the grill has not been well-maintained. If your previous cooks have produced large quantities of flammable grease, it is highly recommended that the grease be cleaned from the grill before using it again.

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 the 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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WHY TRAEGER WOOD PELLETS?

AT TRAEGER, WE’RE BIG ON TASTE. That’s why we create our own 100% all-natural hardwood pellets, ensuring only the best quality wood is used to flavour your food and burn the most efficiently and reliably. We can’t guarantee the same results as other pellet brands, so we always recommend using our pellets for the optimal experience.

100% ALL-NATURAL HARDWOOD

• No fillers, no unnatural additives—just pure hardwood for pure flavour.

WOOD-FIRED TASTE & SMOKE SCIENCE

• Just the right moisture ratio results in the highest-quality pure hardwood flavour.

USA TRAEGER-OWNED MILLS AND PELLET PRODUCTION PROCESS

• After 30 years in business, we’ve created the “gold standard” in pellet production.

MAKE GRILL MAINTENANCE A REAL BREEZE

MAKING SURE YOUR GRILL IS CLEAN and free of built-up grease and debris is critical for keeping the pure, wood-fired flavour of your grill intact. The best way to ensure this is by using our lineup of cleaning and maintenance materials, available at your local dealer or online at traegergrills.com.

950 MLTRAEGER ALL NATURAL CLEANER

• Keep your grill as clean and shiny as the day you got it with our All Natural Cleaner.

5-PACK GREASE BUCKET LINERS

• Get a grip on your drip bucket maintenance with our aluminum liners.

5-PACK DRIP TRAY LINERS

• Made of heatproof aluminium, they’re lightweight and disposable so you can clean up quickly and Traeger on.

18″ X 150′ TRAEGER X OREN PINK BUTCHER PAPER

• This FDA-approved paper keeps your meat moist by sealing in the juices but is breathable enough to allow additional smoke flavour in.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL

• Refer to the Assembly Guide to assemble and install your Traeger® Ironwood Grill.

GRILL PARTS AND FEATURES

• A 20-lb. (9.1 kg) capacity pellet hopper will keep you cooking for hours, getting you away from the grill and back to the things you want to do.
• With 650-885 in.2 (0.42-0.57 m2) of grilling space, your Traeger grill has the real estate for party-sized orders of T-bones or racks of ribs, with enough room left over to handle those side dishes, too.
• An adjustable 2-tier grate system offers options to load up both grill grates for a true feast; remove the top grate for taller food like a colossal turkey, or lower the bottom grate into a sear position for perfect grill marks.
• Traeger’s signature barrel shape creates a vortex of convection. It circulates hot, smoky air around the cooking chamber, surrounding your food with wood-fired heat for even cooking on all sides.
• With the Traeger® Ironwood Grill, controlling your grill is as easy as pulling out your phone. The WiFIRE® Technology allows you to set and adjust temperatures automatically with recipes downloaded from our Traeger App. To download the app for Android, go to the Google Play Store; for Apple, go to the App Store. For information on how to use the app, go to traegergrills.com/wifire. See the “Connecting Your Grill” section on the next page for instructions on how to connect to Wi-Fi.
• You don’t have to worry about drippings flaring up and causing nasty fireballs that destroy your meal, because Traeger Wood Fired Grills cook using indirect heat. All drippings are safely channelled into an external grease bucket for easy disposal.

WARNING! Keep your grill clean. See “Operating Tips” and “Maintaining Your Grill.”

YOUR WiFIRE® ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER The Traeger® Ironwood Grill is equipped with a state-of-the-art Traeger Controller with WiFIRE® Technology that is Wi-Fi-capable. Before you begin using the grill, it will be helpful to familiarize yourself with the different features of the control panel.

NOTE: Temperature fluctuations are normal for Traeger grills. Any significant fluctuation could be the result of wind, air temperature, improper use, or lack of grill maintenance.

STANDBY BUTTON
Use this button to turn on and off the electronic controller once the grill’s Main Power switch (located on the back of the grill) has been turned ON (I). Press and hold for 3 seconds to initiate the shutdown cycle. Always run your grill through the full shutdown cycle after each cooking task. See “Maintaining Your Grill” for more information.

SELECTION DIAL

• Rotate the dial to move up and down through the displayed menu. Press the centre of the dial to make a selection.

STATUS DISPLAY

• Shows current temperature, status of cook program, cook time remaining, etc.

MEAT PROBE JACK

• Plug the meat probe into the jack for probe cooking.

TIMER

• The timer is for your convenience only; it does not affect grill operation. For example, if you need to bake your meat in 15 minutes, set the timer for 15 minutes. A tone will sound when the time is up.

SUPER SMOKE

• Select SUPER SMOKE at any time during grilling when the cooking temperature is between 165°–225°F (74°–107°C) to increase the amount of smoke released for additional smoky flavour.

KEEP WARM

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

MENU

• From MENU, you can set up the meat probe and sync your grill with your home’s Internet and settings.

IGNITE

• Press IGNITE to start the grill.

CONNECTING YOUR GRILL

• Follow these instructions to connect your grill to Wi-Fi.
• To learn more about WiFIRE®, the Traeger app, and more ways to connect, go to traegergrills.com/wifire.

NOTES

• Make sure your smart device is running the latest operating system.
• To connect your grill to Wi-Fi, your grill must be powered on. Make sure the Main Power switch is in the ON (I) position and the grill controller display is on the home screen.

1. Download the Traeger app at the Google Play store for Android or the App Store for Apple.
2. Ensure your smart device is connected to the Wi-Fi network to which you want your grill connected.
3. Open the Traeger app and follow the instructions.

TIPS

• For best connectivity results, have your grill facing the direction of your Wi-Fi router. Ensure you have a strong Wi-Fi signal where you will use your grill.
• A Wi-Fi extender can help improve your Wi-Fi strength.

SEASONING YOUR GRILL

TO BE USED ON INITIAL FIRING ONLY. In order to ensure proper operation of the grill, you must first prime the auger by allowing the auger tube to be “charged” with pellets.

PLUG APPEARANCE MAY VARY BY REGION

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

• Fill the hopper with TRAEGER® BRAND HARDWOOD PELLETS.

WARNING! Use ONLY TRAEGER® BRAND HARDWOOD PELLETS, which are specifically made to work in our grills. Never use heating fuel pellets in the grill.

• Press MENU to display the main menu. Turn the dial to select AUGER, then select Prime Auger.
• The auger tube should take approximately 2 minutes to fill with pellets and begin dispensing into the firepot.
• Once pellets begin to fall into the firepot, select Back to turn off the auger. You only need a few pellets in the firepot to season your grill.
• The home screen will display “Press dial to set temp.” Turn the Selection dial clockwise to 350°F (177°C). Press IGNITE, close the grill door, and run the grill for 20 minutes once it has reached the set temperature.

NOTE: Whenever you’re instructed to select or confirm a menu option, turn the Selection dial to the desired option and press the center of the dial to lock in your selection.

• Adjust the temperature to 500°F (260°C) and run grill for an additional 30 minutes.

NOTE: If the auger jams during use, allow the grill to cool completely, then press MENU to display the main menu. Turn the dial to select AUGER, then select Clear Auger Jam. The auger will run backwards for 60 seconds to clear any jammed pellets.

• Turn off the grill by pressing and holding the Standby button for 3 seconds, initiating the shutdown cycle. When the full shutdown cycle finishes, the seasoning of your grill is complete.

USING YOUR GRILL

YOU WILL NEED TO BEGIN WITH THESE STEPS EVERY TIME YOU USE YOUR GRILL.

• PLUG APPEARANCE MAY VARY BY REGION.
• Plug the power cord into an appropriate grounded/earthed electrical outlet and flip the Main Power switch to ON (I).

WARNING!

• When operating this grill, maintain a minimum clearance of 18 inches (45.7 cm) from the grill to the combustibles.
• Use ONLY TRAEGER® BRAND HARDWOOD PELLETS, which are specifically made to work in our grills. Never use heating fuel pellets in the grill.
• Press the Standby button to wake the grill.

NOTES

• The Traeger App for your mobile device makes operating your WiFIRE® Electronic Controller even easier. To connect to your grill, download the Traeger app and follow the instructions. To learn more about WiFIRE®, the Traeger app, and more ways to connect, go to traegergrills.com/wifire.
• Whatever cook method you choose, your Traeger® Ironwood Grill will always begin with an ignition and preheat cycle once you press IGNITE.
• After creating a Custom Cook program, those cycles will run automatically; you will not have to program them.
• Always run your grill through the full shut-down cycle after each cooking task. Press and hold the Standby button to initiate the shut-down cycle.
• We recommend you clean the grease drip tray frequently to reduce the possibility of a grease fire. Please see “Maintaining Your Grill” on page 25 for more details.

CHOOSING A COOKING METHOD

COOKING AT A SINGLE TEMPERATURE Use this method for simple recipes requiring a single cook cycle at a set temperature.

• After pressing the Standby button, your grill’s home screen defaults to the “Turn Dial To Select Temp” message. The cooking temperature can be set directly from this screen.

• To select the temperature, turn the Selection dial right or left; once the desired temperature is displayed, press the centre of the dial to select.

• See this button? Press it! The automatic ignition and preheat cycle will begin.

NOTE: The grill door should be closed once preheating begins.

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

TIPS

• It is recommended, but not necessary, to wait until the preheat cycle is complete before loading food into the grill.
• It is not necessary to keep the grill door open at start-up; however, the grill door should be closed once the preheat cycle begins so that the grill can reach the desired set temperature.
• Some temperature fluctuations are normal for Traeger grills.

USING A PRESET CUSTOM COOK CYCLE Your Traeger® Ironwood Grill comes with two of our favourite custom cook cycles already programmed: Beginner’s Brisket and Chicken Challenge. Use your Traeger App to find thousands of recipes to download directly to your grill. You must sync your grill to your home’s Internet before you can begin downloading recipes.

• Once the home screen is displayed, press MENU. The full menu will now display several options. Select Cook Cycle.

• From the Cook Cycle screen, use the Selection dial to choose the recipe you want. Press the centre of the dial to select.

• Once a custom cook cycle is selected, the included steps will be displayed. Then, select one of four options: RUN NOW, EDIT, DELETE, or BACK to return to the previous menu.

TIP: If you’re in the middle of programming a cook cycle and change your mind, press MENU like there’s no tomorrow until you return to the main menu, and start over.

• If you want to run the custom cook cycle exactly as-is, select RUN NOW.

NOTE: To edit or add steps, follow the instructions in “Creating a Custom Cook Program”.

• To RUN COOK CYCLE NOW, select YES at the prompt or NO to return to the previous screen.

• If the probe is required, you’ll be instructed to insert the probe into your meat. Then, insert the probe plug into the jack on the controller. A tone will sound once the probe is recognized. To RUN COOK CYCLE NOW now, select YES at the prompt.

• The display will now show the first step of your cook program. Press IGNITE to start.

• The automatic ignition and preheat cycle will begin. Once preheating is complete, load food into the grill and close the grill door. The big-time flavour is getting closer.

NOTES

• If the probe is not plugged in properly, the grill will beep three times. Check to make sure the probe is plugged in properly.
• It is recommended, but not necessary, to wait until the preheat cycle is complete before loading food into the grill.
• It is not necessary to keep the grill door open at start-up; however, the grill door should be closed once the preheat cycle begins so that the grill can reach the desired set temperature quickly.

CREATING A CUSTOM COOK CYCLE Use this method to create your own cook program, or to edit an existing program.

• At the Cook Cycle menu, select NEW to display the Steps menu.
• At Step 1, a prompt will display to select a grill temperature (default temperature is 165°F [74°C]). Turn the Selection dial to the desired temperature and press the center of the dial to select.

NOTE: Custom cook cycles require a minimum of one step, with a maximum of four.

• Once temperature is selected, choose either Time (to cook for a set time) or Probe (to cook until the internal meat temperature goal is reached).

• If the recipe calls for a specific number of hours at a set temperature, select TIME. To select hours, rotate the dial. Press to select and move to minutes. Rotate to choose minutes and press the dial to select and finish.

REMINDER: When using the Selection dial to choose options, remember to press the center of the dial to lock in your choice and move to the next menu item.

• If the recipe calls for cooking the meat to a specific internal temperature, choose Probe. Use the Selection dial to select a goal temperature.

• The option for adding Super Smoke to the step will display. To add Super Smoke, first put on your superhero cape; then use the Selection dial to toggle from OFF (default) to ON. Otherwise, press the dial center to accept the default setting.

NOTE: Super Smoke can only be used when the grill temperature is between 165°–225°F (74°–107°C).

• At this point you’ll be returned to the Steps menu for your custom cook cycle. The step you just created will be saved automatically. You can add another step, save the cook program as-is, delete the program, or return to the Cook Cycle menu.

• Once all steps are added, select SAVE. You will then be asked if you want to RUN COOK CYCLE NOW. If you select YES, you’ll be taken back to the home screen and instructed to press IGNITE to start. If you select NO, you’ll return to the Cook Cycle menu.

NOTE: There are a total of four memory slots for recipes on your grill. If you have four recipes already saved and wish to create a new one, you will need to delete one of the current recipes to make room for the new one.

COOKING WITH THE PROBE Use these methods when your recipe specifies an internal goal temperature for your food.

If the grill is turned off

• Plug the probe into the probe jack located on the WiFIRE® Controller. See “Using Your Grill” to turn on the grill. Once the grill is on, the controller will recognize the probe and the probe icon will light in the controller screen’s upper-right corner.

• Once the grill is preheated to the desired temperature, load food into the grill. Feed the probe through the grommet on the side of the grill and insert the probe tip halfway into the thickest part of the meat—not in the fatty portion or touching bone.

• Press MENU; then scroll and select PROBE. You will be prompted to set a probe alarm for the internal goal temperature. Select SET ALARM. Then, at the probe menu, use the Selection dial to choose the temperature goal for your meat.

NOTE: To calibrate the probe, see “Additional Control Functions” on page 21.

• Once the probe alarm is set, the home screen will display the grill temperature, goal probe temperature, and grill status. A tone will sound when your meat reaches the set alarm temperature. If using the Traeger WiFIRE® app, you will receive a push notification on your connected smart device, along with a display of your grill’s status throughout the cooking process.

If the grill is turned on

• Plug the probe into the probe jack located on the WiFIRE® Controller. The controller will recognize the probe and the probe icon will light in the controller screen’s upper-right corner. The display will ask if you want to set an alarm. Select YES.

• Once the grill is preheated to the desired temperature, load food into the grill. Feed the probe through the grommet on the side of the grill and insert the probe tip halfway into the thickest part of the meat—not in the fatty portion or touching bone.

• Rotate the dial to the desired food temperature. Press the dial center to select/confirm.

NOTE: To calibrate the probe, see “Additional Control Functions”.

• Once the probe alarm is set, the home screen will display the grill temperature, goal probe temperature, and grill status. A tone will sound when your meat reaches the set alarm temperature. If using the Traeger WiFIRE® app, you will receive a push notification on your connected smart device, along with a display of your grill’s status throughout the cooking process.

ADDITIONAL CONTROL FUNCTIONS

SETTINGS Use the Settings menu to adjust display settings, clear notifications, access important product and contact information, and more.

TO ACCESS THE SETTINGS MENU

• Turn grill on. Once the home screen is displayed, press MENU. The main menu will display several options. Turn the dial to highlight “Settings”. Press the center of the dial to select.
• To change a setting, turn the dial to select the desired setting. Press the center of the dial to confirm. Select BACK to return to the Settings menu.

SPEAKER
Turns the grill control speaker on or off. The selected setting will be indicated with a *.
CONTRAST
Rotate the dial to adjust the display contrast from 1 (high) to 5 (low). Default setting is 3. Press the center of the dial to confirm and return to the Settings menu.
PROBE CALIBRATION
There are two options under this setting:

1. Calibrate Probe: Provides instructions on calibrating using an ice water bath. “Place probe in ice water for 1 minute before calibrating.” is displayed.
2. Probe Offset: Rotate the dial to adjust the probe temperature offset in 1° increments, from -15°F to +15°F/-8°C to +8°C. The default setting is 0. Press the center of the dial to confirm and return to the Settings menu.

CLEAR NOTIFICATIONS
Use this function to clear error messages and notifications.
NOTE: Since an error will put the grill into Cool Down mode, the display will still show “Cooling Down” when you exit the Clear Notifications and Settings menus.

TEMPERATURE UNITS
Turn the dial to choose between degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C). Press the center of the dial to confirm. The selected setting will be indicated with a *.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Displays the Traeger WiFIRE® dedicated customer service number.
LEARN MORE
Displays link information for the Traeger App and website.
ABOUT GRILL
Provides important information about your grill, including model number and software version.

BACK
Return to the main menu.

HOPPER CLEAN-OUT
Your Traeger grill has a hopper clean-out system that allows you to quickly change from one pellet flavor to another without making a mess.

PLUG APPEARANCE MAY VARY BY REGION.
Turn the switch to OFF (O) and disconnect the power cord. If the grill is still hot, allow it to cool completely.

• Place a container large enough to hold the discarded pellets under the pellet clean-out door.

• TIP: A clean 5-gallon bucket works great!

• Unscrew the clean-out door fastener and open it. Pellets will empty into the container you’ve placed below. You might need a spatula or spoon to push the remaining pellets out of the hopper.

WARNING! Carefully empty out hopper soon after grill use. Pellets may be very hot.

• Once the hopper’s empty, close the door, replace the fastener, and refill the hopper with a different flavor of TRAEGER® BRAND HARDWOOD PELLETS.

IRONWOOD FEATURES

TRAEGER APP

• Your Traeger® Ironwood Grill can be controlled remotely using the Traeger App. To learn more about WiFIRE®, the Traeger app, and more ways to connect, go to traegergrills.com/wifire.
• You will need a home Internet Wi-Fi connection to connect your Traeger® Ironwood Grill to the Internet. It is required that your smartphone or tablet is running the latest iOS or Android operating system. If you leave the range of your home Wi-Fi network with your device, a data plan is required.
• The Traeger App is also an easy way to search, download, and cook new recipes on your Traeger® Ironwood Grill.

TIMER

Your Traeger® Ironwood 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, such as loading vegetables into the grill or basting your food.

To set the Timer

1. Press and hold TIMER for 3 seconds.
2. Use the Selection dial to toggle between hours and minutes to set the time.

Once the dial is pressed after choosing the time, the Timer is set and you will be returned to the home screen.

To cancel the Timer

1. Press and hold TIMER for 3 seconds.
2. You will see the options to Edit, Cancel, or go Back to the menu.

SUPER SMOKE OPTION

• You can add more smoke flavor to your food by pressing SUPER SMOKE at any time during grilling. Press it again to cancel.

NOTE: Super Smoke can only be activated when grill temperature is between 165°–225°F (74°–107°C).

KEEP WARM FUNCTION

• Keep Warm can be used to pause the cook cycle at any time during grilling and maintain the grill temperature at 165°F (74°C). Press the KEEP WARM button to activate the function. Press KEEP WARM again to resume cooking.

VERSATILE LOWER GRATE

• You can change the placement of the bottom grill grate for two different cooking options: Sear Position and Smoke Position.
• In Sear Position, the grill grate should be placed at the lowest point in the grill body cavity, resting on the lowest back brackets and the lip at the front. This ensures that the radiant heat from the grease drip tray is maximized and your food has sear marks.
• For Smoke Position, place the grill grate on the higher front brackets, sliding it into the channel at the back. This will allow the smoke to fully circulate for convection cooking.

NOTE: The upper grate has two positions, center and back. There are storage hooks on the rear of the skirt for the upper grate while not in use.

RACK STOPS

• Located at the front of the slider brackets for the bottom grate, rack stops provide additional stability when accessing food. Simply slide the grate out until the crossbar catches in the rack stop, and you’ll be able to flip burgers or baste ribs easily without the rack tipping.

GRILL COVER

• You wouldn’t stand out in the rain or snow without protection – well, unless that’s your thing. Protect your Traeger® Ironwood Grill with a premium custom cover, designed to withstand the elements. This durable grill cover is available for purchase at traegergrills.com.

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 exhaust vent of a slowburning fire. As a result, creosote accumulates on the exhaust vent lining.
• When ignited, creosote makes an extremely hot fire. Airborne grease particles will travel through the cooking chamber, and some of this airborne grease will accumulate on the exhaust vent lining, similar to creosote, which could contribute to a fire.
• The Traeger Downdraft 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 drip tray 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. 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 before each use for signs of grease buildup.
• When creosote or grease has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of fire.
• Even if there is ample room in the grill, be cautious of loading excessive amounts of food that can release large quantities of flammable grease, for example more than a pound of bacon, especially if the grill has not been well-maintained. If your previous cooks have produced large quantities of flammable grease, it is highly recommended that the grease be cleaned from the grill before using it again.

CLEANING INSIDE SURFACES

• 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 fire could result. We recommend cleaning these locations regularly. Remove all grates and the grease drip tray. 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.

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.

OUTSIDE STORAGE
CAUTION! If the grill is stored outside 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 when not in use with the Traeger grill cover. This custom-fit cover can be purchased at traegergrills.com.

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.

CLEANING THE ASH FROM INSIDE AND AROUND THE FIREPOT (EVERY 20 HOURS OF USE)

• DANGER! Turn the Main Power 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 firepot may cause your fire to go out. The firepot should be inspected occasionally and cleaned to remove the ash buildup. Again, cleaning the ash from in and around the firepot should be done only when the grill is COLD.
• Remove the grill grates, grease drip tray, and heat baffle to provide access to the firepot and the interior of the grill. Much of the ash outside of the firepot can be removed from the grill with a small metal fireplace shovel or other similar tool.
• WARNING! A dedicated vacuum cleaner is the best way to remove ashes from the firepot, but this must be done with extreme care to avoid the risk of fire. Again, cleaning the ash from the firepot 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 firepot is COLD, vacuum the ash from the inside of the firepot.
• 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 firepot. Once the firepot 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.
• 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 firepot. Once the firepot 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-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final 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.
• If the supply cord is damaged, It must be replaced by a special cord assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Following are frequently asked questions along with their answers:

QUESTION ANSWER

Why won’t my grill ignite?| Verify power at the electrical outlet. If the power cord is connected to a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter), check and reset if necessary. Initiate start-up. If no ignition, see next answer.
DANGER! Turn the switch OFF ( O ) and disconnect the power cord. Remove the control and check the fuse on back. Replace the fuse if blown. Reinstall the control.
Check the draft inducer fan and the auger drive motor for operation. If both are operating, the hot rod needs to be replaced. If one or both are not operating, contact Traeger’s VIP-365 Customer Service (see page 35) for additional troubleshooting help or to place an order.
Verify that there are pellets in the pellet hopper. If this is the initial firing or the grill has run out of pellets, allow sufficient time for the pellets to travel from the pellet hopper to the firepot (can take up to 7 minutes).
Initiate start-up. See “Using Your Grill” on page 13. If there are still no pellets in the firepot, proceed to next answer.
If the auger drive motor is operating (check the small fan blade on the back of the motor), 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 35) to place an order.
Why are no pellets being delivered into the firepot?| If the auger drive motor is not operating but the draft inducer fan is operating, the problem is in the auger system, which will need to be checked:
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 35) 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?” section on the following page.
Why is the temperature of my grill fluctuating?| Temperature fluctuations are normal for Traeger grills. Any significant fluctuation could be the result of wind, air temperature, improper use, or lack of grill maintenance
QUESTION ANSWER

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 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 firepot. (See instructions for proper handling and disposal of ash on page 26.)
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 firepot when finished. Check that the auger rotates freely.
Reattach the auger shaft to the auger drive motor shaft.
How do I protect my paint finish?| Use a protective cover on the grill to protect your paint finish. A Traeger grill cover is highly recommended. Covers are 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.
Where can I get a new part for my 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 35) 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 identification number from the component diagram or parts list.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

ERROR MESSAGE                        SOLUTION

High Temp Error| 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 firepot and restart your grill. If the problem persists, call customer service.
Low Temp Error| This error 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 fix, remove any pellets from the firepot and add more pellets to the hopper. Turn the controller off and then on again and restart your grill. If the problem persists, call customer service.

Temp Sensor Out| This error will occur if the temperature of the grill is 695°F (368°C) or above for

10 seconds. This could be an adverse event. Allow the grill to cool down and restart the grill. If the problem persists, call customer service.

Failed to Ignite| This error will occur if the grill is out of pellets or the igniter did not light. Check to see if there are pellets in the hopper and clean out your firepot. If the problem persists, replace your igniter or call customer service.
Igniter Disconnect| This error occurs when the controller does not detect the igniter. Check to see if the igniter is connected and restart your grill. If the problem persists, replace your igniter or call customer service.
Fan Disconnected| This error occurs if the controller does not detect the fan. Make sure the fan is plugged in and restart your grill. If the problem persists, you may need to replace your fan or call customer service.
Auger Disconnected| This error occurs when the controller does not detect the auger motor. Check to see

if the motor is plugged in and restart your grill. If the issue persists, replace your auger motor or call customer service.

Auger Overcurrent| This error occurs if the auger motor is damaged or jammed. Use the Clear Auger feature inside the control menu and restart your grill. If the problem continues, you may need to replace your auger motor or call customer service.
Low Temp Warning| This warning will occur if the grill has lost its fire and failed to recover. Check the pellets and restart the grill.
Ignition Warning (App Notification Only)| This warning will occur if the grill has not detected a successful ignition in the expected time. Check the pellets and restart the grill.
Low Ambient Temp| This warning will occur when the ambient temperature falls below -20°F (-29°C) for more than 30 seconds. Although the controller will still work, damage to the controller’s display may have occurred. If the grill ignites, check to see if the display

operates as expected. If the grill does not ignite, warm the grill and check to see if the display and controller operate as expected. If not, call customer service.

Probe Fell Out| This warning will occur if the probe is not fully inserted into the food. The message is triggered when the probe is above 220°F (104°C) while the grill is running. Fully insert the probe into the food.
Bad Probe| This warning will occur if the controller detects a short circuit in the probe for 10 seconds. The probe will need to be replaced. To order a new probe, go to traegergrills.com.

ERROR CLEARING
Errors are cleared with the Menu – Settings – Clear Notications menu item. Since each error will send the grill into a cooldown, if an error is cleared while the grill is cooling down, the main screen will display “Cooling Down . . .” until the cooldown is complete. Note that some errors, like Temp Sensor Out, will trigger again even after clearing them. This is a sign that the conditions that caused the error have not changed. Power-cycling the grill will also clear any errors, as many users are accustomed to.

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: Select Temperature Units from the Settings menu. Turn the dial to choose between degrees FAHRENHEIT (°F) and CELSIUS (°C). Press the center of the dial to confirm. The selected setting will be indicated with a *.

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

3. WARNING! Your Traeger® Ironwood 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 fire is completely out and the grill is cold before placing it in any vehicle. Never put water into the firepot; it will jam the auger.

4. Your Traeger® Ironwood 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 firepot. This is dangerous and you may be seriously burned. If you run out of pellets and lose your fire while cooking, let the grill cool completely and start again with the “Hopper Clean-out” instructions on page 22.

6. CAUTION! Make sure the heat baffle is properly seated on its locating brackets. If not seated properly, direct heat and flame could come up out of the firepot and cause a grease fire in the grill.

7. 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.
   • The Keep Warm function is not designed to properly cook your food.

8. WARNING! If the fire in the firepot goes out while smoking and there are sufficient pellets still in the pellet hopper, it is important to follow these steps. Failure to do so may cause a hazardous “overfiring” of your grill due to an excess of unburned pellets in the firepot.

   • 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 door and remove all food, grill grates, grease drip tray, and heat baffle.
   • WARNING! Smoke Hazard A pellet overflow condition can occur during startup, resulting in unusually thick, white smoke that lasts a long time. If this occurs, power down your grill with the Main Power switch and unplug. If this condition continues long enough, gases can build up from partial ignition and fully ignite, causing the lid to “burp.” If this burp occurs and your grill has not been properly maintained as described in “Maintaining Your Grill” on pages 25-26, a grease fire could result. To remedy this condition, let the grill cool down completely, remove all internal components, and thoroughly clean all ash and pellets from the grill and firepot (see page 26, “Cleaning the Ash from Inside and Around the Firepot”).
   • WARNING! Remove all unburned pellets and ash from inside and around the firepot. (See instructions for proper handling and disposal of ash on page 26.)
   • Before replacing the heat baffle, grease drip tray, and the grill grates, plug the power cord into an appropriate grounded/earthed electrical outlet and turn the switch ON (I). Pellets should fall into the firepot and the hot rod should begin to heat (it will start to turn red). CAUTION! Do not touch the hot rod.
   • When flames start to come out of the firepot, turn the switch OFF (O). Let the grill cool down. Now you’re ready to place the heat baffle, grease drip tray, grill grates, and food back into the grill.

9. CARBON MONOXIDE:
   WARNING! Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning you, your family, your pets, 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 flu-like symptoms while cooking or in the vicinity of this appliance. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a cold or flu, 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.

10. GREASE MANAGEMENT:
    CAUTION! Grease fires are caused by improper maintenance of the grill and failing to clean the Traeger Grease Management System (TGMS) on a consistent basis (see “Maintaining Your Grill”). In the unlikely event of a grease fire while cooking, turn the grill off and keep the door closed until the fire is completely out. Never keep the door open during a grease fire. If the fire does not go out, lightly sprinkle baking soda on the fire.
    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 fire 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.

SERVICE AND WARRANTY

• TRAEGER’S LEGENDARY CUSTOMER SERVICE is the best out there.
• If you have any questions about your Traeger grill or need tips on cooking your first 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.
• For assistance with assembly or installation, parts, or customer service (English only, please), you can phone, e-mail, or write us at:

3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A. ONLY)

• 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 specific 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 certificate with your valuable documents.

Contact

TRAEGER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Phone: 1-844-9WiFIRE
• 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. MT
• E-mail: service@traegergrills.com.

TRAEGER PELLET GRILLS LLC

• 1215 E. Wilmington Ave.
• Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Traeger Pellet Grills LLC

• 1215 E. Wilmington Ave
• Salt Lake City, UT 84106
• traegergrills.com.

References

• Traeger Grills® - The Original Wood Pellet Grill
• Traeger WiFIRE® Technology - Traeger Grills

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