OWNER’S MANUAL BBQ07E RESIDENTIAL PELLET GRILL FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY! “TASTE THE DIFFERENCE” Please read this entire manual before assembly, installation of your Traeger Pellet Grill. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Contact your local building or fire official about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARENCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTIBLES MATERIALS. IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THIS PRODUCT BE INSTALLED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER! Hazardous voltage is present which can shock, burn or cause death. Disconnect the power cord before servicing the Grill unless otherwise noted in the Owner’s Manual. DANGER! Never use or store flammable liquids near the Grill.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Traeger Wood Pellet Grill, Model BBQ07E. With proper set-up, operation and maintenance, the Grill will provide you with delicious food and years of cooking enjoyment. NOTE: NUMBERS FOLLOWING PART NAMES REFER TO THE COMPONENT DIAGRAM FOUND NEAR THE END OF THIS MANUAL. When you un-box the Grill, remove all parts from the box and inside the Grill. Remove any remaining packaging material from inside the Grill as well.
SECTION ONE: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING THE LEGS: 1) Carefully lay the Grill on its back on a non-abrasive surface. 2) Use the Black Bolts (A), Washers (E, G) and Nuts (C) supplied in the hardware kit to install the Caster Leg Assemblies (99) on the left end of the Grill and the Wheel Leg Assemblies (104) on the right end of the Grill, as shown in the upper diagram below. The Nuts (C) on the Wheel Leg Assemblies (104) should go toward the center of the Grill.
ATTACHING THE CHROME DOOR HANDLE: 1) Insert the bolt (J), flat washer (K) into the slot in the door and thread into the handle (143). Repeat the process on the other side. 2) Do not over tighten the bolts to the handle ATTACHING THE FLUE PIPE AND CHIMNEY CAP ASSEMBLY: 1) Align the holes in the Flue Pipe (113) with the holes in the Flue Pipe Gasket (126), which fits between the right end of the Grill and the Flue Pipe (113).
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. It should never be left unattended when young children are present. Never move the Grill when it is operating. Let it thoroughly cool before moving or attempting to transport. POSITIONING THE HEAT BAFFLE: 1) Position The Heat Baffle (140) directly over the Firepot on the locating brackets found on the inside walls of the Grill.
RECOMMENDATION for ease of clean-up: Line the Grease Drain Pan (141) with Heavy duty aluminum foil. Be sure the edges and ends of the foil are tight against the bottom of the Grease Drain Pan (141). POSITIONING THE PORCELAIN GRILL: 1) Position the Porcelain Grill (147) on the Grill Supports that run the length of the cooking area. HANGING THE GREASE BUCKET: 1) Locate the Grease Drain Tube, extending from the Grill below the Smoke Stack on the right end. Hang the Grease Bucket (112) on the Bucket Hook.
SECTION TWO: INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS (To be used on initial firing or anytime the Grill runs out of Pellets) In order to ensure proper operation of the Grill, you must first allow the Auger Tube to be “charged” with Pellets. 1) Open the Door and remove the Porcelain Grill, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle from inside the Grill. 2) Make sure the Switch is in the OFF (o) position. Plug the Power Cord into an appropriate, grounded electrical outlet. 3) Open the Pellet Hopper Lid and locate the Auger.
SECTION THREE: SUBSEQUENT START-UP With the Door open, turn the Switch ON (--) and the Temperature/Dial to SMOKE. In approximately 2 minutes you will notice whitish-gray smoke coming out of the Grill as the Pellets ignite. After assuring the Pellets have ignited, close the Door and set the Temperature/Dial to any cooking setting desired. The Grill should be allowed to pre-heat for approximately 10 minutes with the Door closed before placing food in the Grill.
Grill due to potential hazardous contaminants and additives that may be present. 3) Remove the Porcelain Grill, Grease Drain Pan and Heat Baffle to expose the Firepot In the bottom of the Grill. 4) Pour 1/2 cup of TRAEGER BBQ PELLETS into the Firepot. 5) Squirt 2 tablespoons of Alcohol Gel fire lighter into the Firepot on top of the Pellets. DANGER! Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this Grill.
SECTION FOUR: OPERATING TIPS 1) The Temperature Dial can be changed at any time to increase or decrease the cooking temperature of the Grill. The HIGH/HIGHER temperature settings are for Grilling. The MEDIUM/MID RANGE temperature settings are for Slow Cooking. The SMOKE setting is for Smoking and adding Smoke Flavor to foods being cooked. The SMOKE setting can also be used to “hold” foods at approximately 180 to 200 degrees F. 2) WARNING! Your Traeger Pellet Grill should never be moved while it is hot.
WARNING! If the fire in the Firepot goes out while smoking, when sufficient Pellets are still in the Pellet Hopper, it is important to follow these steps. Failure to do so may cause a hazardous “over-firing” of your grill due to an excess of unburned pellets in the Firepot. You may need to decrease the “P” setting to prevent your fire from going out in the “Smoke” mode. a) DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (o) and disconnect the Power Cord. Allow the Grill to thoroughly cool if it is still hot.
SECTION FIVE: MAINTAINING YOUR NEW GRILL 1) CREOSOTE AND GREASE: Formation and need for 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 flue exhaust of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
Remove the Porcelain Grill and the Grease Drain Pan. This will provide access to the V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube opening inside the Grill. Scrape the grease accumulation from the inside the V-shaped Grease Drain and Grease Drain Tube, using a stiff, non-metallic 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.
Remove the Porcelain Grill, Grease Drain Pan 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 swept to the open area at the right of the Firepot using a small whisk broom. It can be removed from the Grill with a small metal fireplace shovel or other similar tool. Dispose of the ashes per the following instructions.
SECTION SIX: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHY WON’T MY GRILL IGNITE? 1) Verify power at the electrical outlet. a) If Power Cord is connected to a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter), check and reset if necessary. b) Initiate startup. Still no ignition – Proceed to step 2. 2) DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (o) and disconnect the Power Cord. a) Remove the Control and check the fuse on back. Replace the fuse if blown.
and it will need to be replaced. Contact your Traeger Dealer or the Traeger Parts Department (Section Seven) to place an order. c) 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. d) DANGER! Turn the Switch OFF (o) and disconnect the Power Cord. Remove the Pellets from the Pellet Hopper.
d) If this procedure is successful, you will soon see flames come out of the Firepot. Then turn the Switch OFF (o), and let the Grill cool down. Position the Heat Baffle, the Grease Drain Pan and Porcelain Grill in their proper locations. With the Door open, turn the Switch ON (--) and the Temperature/Dial to SMOKE. In approximately 2 minutes you will notice whitish-gray smoke coming out of the Grill as the Pellets ignite.
SECTION SEVEN: TRAEGER SUPPORT Parts are identified by number on the following COMPONENT DIAGRAM PAGE. To order parts: Call, E-mail or write to your Traeger Dealer or Traeger Pellet Grills. Please provide your name, phone number, address, Model and Serial Number of the Grill (located on a label inside the Hopper Lid), along with the part identification number from the Component Diagram. TRAEGER PELLET GRILLS, LLC.
BBQ07E COMPONENT LIST
BBQ07E PARTS LIST Item 2 K 20 22 30 35 36 37 38 39 40 46 47 48 49 50 51 61 66 67 68 69 70 71 80 91 99 101 Qty 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 1 2 1 1 4 2 2 Description Grill Frame Assembly Washer .300 x .600 Zinc Hopper Burner Assembly Burner Box Assembly Auger Assembly 070, 07E Auger Tube Bushing Auger Drive Motor Screw 6-32 x .750 Socket Hd Nut 6-32 Nylock Zinc Screw 8-32 x .375 S-tap Firepot Assembly Hot Rod (Ignitor) Screw #8 x .
