Auto Start

To start the grill, simply turn the knob to smoke and lift the lid. The switch activates the auger and the draft induction fan and feed pellets and air directly into the firepot. An electric hot rod, located inside the firepot is temporarily activated during the first four minutes, long enough to ignite the pellets and start the grill. The draft induction fan continues to run as long as the grill remains on.

EZ Grease System

The EZ grease system is designed to remove drippings and grease out of the cooking chamber and helps maintain a clean and flare-up free cooking environment. This system is comprised of a dripping pan, grease drain and a grease bucket.

Dripping Pan – Directly under the grill is the angled dripping pan. It is made of steel and extends across the entire surface with the exception of a small space in front and in the rear of the grill. We recommend that you line the dripping pan with heavy-duty foil for quick and easy cleanup when needed. Its two purposes are to drain grease out of the grill, and also to serve as the secondary point of heat diffusion, forcing hot air through the very front and rear of the cooking area.

Grease Drain - The drain accumulates the drippings from the grease pan for simple evacuation into the grease bucket.

Grease Bucket - The galvanized bucket into which excess grease drains from out of the grill and away from the fire and your food.

Indirect Heat

With the Traeger indirect heat method, you can cook with confidence knowing your food will be both flavorful and safe. The wood flames are covered by a heat shield and then by the angled drip pan. The hot smoky air is circulated throughout the cooking area by the induction fan, creating an even cooking temperature throughout the grill. Not only do you get even heat with a safe temperature zone, professionals agree that indirect cooking is better for your health and it produces better tasting food. Scientists have long recognized that cooking at high temperatures turns healthy food into carcinogens.

Cleanup

Cleaning your Traeger grill is a simple process. Make sure your grill is turned off and at room temperature. Simply replace the aluminum foil on the drip pan before each use or when as needed. After extensive use or every 6 months, remove the grill, grease pan and heat diffuser and use a shop vac to remove excess ash from the bottom of the grill and firepot.