Traeger COM200 - Frequently Asked Questions

3) 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, when wet, expand
greatly and will jam your Auger. A cover to protect the Grill is highly
recommended! We recommend that you use a tarp and elastic cords to keep the
Grill covered when not in use. Put the tarp over the Grill only when it is cold!
4) Depending on use, periodically remove the Porcelain Grills, Grease Drain Pan and
Heat Baffle to clean the ash from in and around the Firepots. A shop-vac is handy
for this chore. Make sure the Grill is COLD before starting this procedure.
5) We recommend keeping a long-handled cleaning brush near the Grill. After
removing your food, give the Porcelain Grills a quick brushing. It takes only a minute
and it will be ready the next time you want to use the Grill. Be careful not to burn
yourself.
6) The COM200 is a very reliable cooking appliance but parts do wear out. We
recommend that you purchase an extra Hot Rod, Auger Drive Motor and Draft
Inducer Fan for emergency repairs. These are specialty parts and not available
through general retail outlets.
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) Disconnect Power Cord from electrical outlet.
a) Remove the Control and check the fuse on back. Replace the fuse if blown.
Reinstall the Control!
b) Unplug Hot Rod connector (Purple/White wire pair), plug Power Cord into an
appropriate, grounded electrical outlet and turn the Switch/Dial ON. NOTE: At
this point the Grill will not ignite.
c) 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 Technical Support (SECTION SEVEN) for additional
troubleshooting help. Contact your Traeger Dealer or the Traeger Parts
Department (SECTION SEVEN) to place an order.
3) If the problem is identified to be a failed Hot Rod, the Grill can still be used to cook
and smoke by following the MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS in SECTION
THREE of this OWNER’S MANUAL.
WHY ARE NO PELLETS BEING DELIVERED INTO THE FIREPOT?
1) 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).
2) Initiate startup. See INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS in SECTION TWO of this
OWNER’S MANUAL.