Traeger TFB78GZE - User Manual

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.
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OWNER’S
MANUAL
TFB78GZE/GLE/GZEC/GLEC
TFB57GZE/GLE/GZEC/GLEC

Summary

Important Safety Precautions

Electrical Safety: North America

Requirements for North American consumers regarding electrical connections and GFCI protection.

Electrical Safety: European Union

Requirements for European Union consumers regarding earthed outlets and plug modifications.

Smoke Hazard Precautions

Burn Hazard Warnings

Fire Hazard Clearances

Air Contaminant Hazard Warnings

Why Traeger Wood Pellets?

Pellet Flavor Pairings

A chart detailing food pairings with different Traeger hardwood pellet flavors.

Grill Maintenance Made Easy

Getting to Know Your Grill

Pellet Hopper Features

Barrel Shape for Convection

Grilling Space Capacity

High-Tech WiFIRE Controls

Versatile 2-Tier Grate System

No Flare-Ups with Indirect Heat

WiFIRE Controller Features

Connecting Your Grill to Wi-Fi

Initial Grill Seasoning

Seasoning Grill Procedure

Using Your Grill: Basic Steps

Critical Grill Operation Warnings

Safety warnings regarding clearance and pellet usage during operation.

Choosing a Cook Method

Cooking at a Single Temperature

Method for simple recipes requiring a single cook cycle at a set temperature.

Cooking with a Meat Probe

Probe Use When Grill is Off

Steps to plug in and use the meat probe when the grill is initially off.

Cooking with a Meat Probe (Continued)

Additional Control Functions

Settings Menu Functions

Accessing and using Settings for display, probe calibration, units, and grill info.

Hopper Clean-Out Procedure

Pro Series Grill Features

Traeger App Integration

How to use the Traeger app for remote grill control, recipes, and connectivity.

Timer and Keep Warm Functions

Using the built-in timer and the Keep Warm feature for cooking control.

Grill Cover Accessory

Information about the premium custom grill cover for protection and durability.

Maintaining Your Grill

Creosote, Grease Removal & Inside Surfaces

Procedures for removing creosote, grease, and cleaning interior surfaces to prevent fires.

Outside Surfaces, Storage & Grates

Cleaning exterior surfaces, outdoor storage advice, and cleaning grill grates.

Cleaning Firepot Ash (Every 20 Hours)

Safe Ash Disposal

Safe procedures for disposing of ashes in a metal container away from combustibles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ignition & Pellet Delivery Issues

Troubleshooting common problems like grill ignition failure and no pellet delivery.

Temperature Fluctuations & Auger Jams

Explanations for temperature variations and how to address auger jams.

Auger Jam Troubleshooting

Protecting Your Grills Paint Finish

Obtaining Grill Replacement Parts

Troubleshooting Error Messages

Troubleshooting Warning Messages

Solutions for warning messages like Low Temp, Ignition, and probe-related errors.

Clearing Grill Error Messages

How to clear error messages from the grill's control panel.

Operating Tips: Safety First

Fire Prevention and Ash Removal

Guidance on preventing fires by removing unburned pellets and ash from the firepot.

Operating Tips: Continued

Carbon Monoxide Safety Guidelines

Critical safety guidelines to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning during operation.

Grease Management and Fire Safety

Procedures for managing grease and ensuring safety during potential grease fires.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

This document is an owner's manual for a Traeger wood-fired grill, specifically covering models TFB78GZE/GLE/GZEC/GLEC and TFB57GZE/GLE/GZEC/GLEC. It provides comprehensive instructions for safe operation, assembly, seasoning, cooking, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The manual emphasizes the importance of using genuine Traeger hardwood pellets for optimal performance and flavor.

Function Description

The Traeger grill is a wood-fired cooking appliance designed for outdoor use. Its primary function is to cook food using indirect heat generated from burning hardwood pellets, imparting a distinct smoky flavor. The grill features a pellet hopper, an auger system to feed pellets into a firepot, a heat baffle, a grease drip tray, and porcelain-coated grill grates. A signature barrel shape promotes convection, circulating hot, smoky air for even cooking.

The grill is equipped with a WiFIRE® Electronic Controller, which allows users to set and adjust temperatures, monitor cooking progress, and connect to a mobile app for remote control and access to recipes. This high-tech control system enhances the user experience by providing precise temperature management and smart features. The grill also includes a meat probe for monitoring internal food temperatures, ensuring food is cooked to the desired doneness.

A key design aspect is the indirect heating method, which channels all drippings into an external grease bucket, preventing flare-ups and fireballs commonly associated with direct flame grilling. This design contributes to safer operation and easier cleanup.

Usage Features

The Traeger grill offers a variety of features to enhance the cooking experience:

• Easy Start-Up and Temperature Control: The grill is designed for straightforward ignition and temperature setting. Users plug in the grill, turn on the main power switch, and use a selection dial on the controller to set the desired cooking temperature. The grill then initiates an automatic ignition and preheat cycle.
• WiFIRE® Technology and Mobile App Integration: The WiFIRE® controller allows the grill to connect to a home Wi-Fi network, enabling remote control via the Traeger mobile app. Through the app, users can set and adjust temperatures, monitor grill and food temperatures (using the meat probe), and receive push notifications. The app also provides access to a wide range of recipes and cooking instructions.
• Meat Probe for Precision Cooking: A dedicated meat probe plugs into the controller, allowing users to monitor the internal temperature of their food. The controller can be set with a probe alarm to notify the user when the food reaches a target temperature, ensuring perfectly cooked meals. The probe can also be calibrated for accuracy.
• Adjustable Grilling Space: The grill features an adjustable 2-tier grate system, providing flexibility for different cooking needs. Both grill grates can be used for larger quantities of food, or the top grate can be removed to accommodate taller items like a whole turkey.
• Hopper Clean-Out System: To facilitate changing pellet flavors or emptying the hopper, the grill includes a convenient clean-out door. This system allows users to quickly and cleanly remove pellets from the hopper into a container, minimizing mess.
• Timer Function: A built-in timer can be set to notify users of specific cooking steps, such as adding vegetables or basting food, without affecting the grill's operation.
• Keep Warm Function: This feature allows users to pause the cook cycle and maintain the grill temperature at 165°F (74°C), keeping food warm until ready to serve.
• Temperature Unit Selection: Users can choose to display temperatures in either Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) via the settings menu.
• Speaker and Contrast Adjustment: The controller's settings menu allows users to turn the speaker on or off and adjust the display contrast for optimal visibility.

Maintenance Features

Proper maintenance is crucial for the longevity and performance of the Traeger grill, as well as for fire safety and consistent flavor. The manual outlines several key maintenance procedures:

• Regular Cleaning of Grease Management System (TGMS): The TGMS, including the V-shaped grease drain, grease drain tube, and grease bucket, must be inspected and cleaned regularly to prevent grease buildup, which is a major cause of fires. Accumulated grease should be scraped out using a nonmetallic tool, and residue wiped away with paper towels or disposable rags.
• Ash Removal from Firepot: The firepot should be inspected and cleaned of ash buildup approximately every 20 hours of use. Excess ash can cause the fire to go out. This process requires the grill to be completely cold, and a dedicated vacuum cleaner (preferably a utility-type with a metal canister) is recommended for safe and thorough ash removal.
• Cleaning Grill Grates: Grill grates should be cleaned after each use, ideally while still warm, using a long-handled cleaning brush.
• Cleaning Inside Surfaces: After removing grill grates, the grease drip tray, and heat baffle, the interior surfaces of the grill can be wiped down to remove grease accumulation.
• Cleaning Outside Surfaces: The exterior of the grill should be wiped with a damp cloth and soapy water. Abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner should not be used.
• Pellet Storage: Wood pellets should always be stored in a dry location, away from heat-producing appliances and fuel containers, to prevent them from expanding and jamming the auger if they get wet.
• Grill Cover: Using a custom-fit Traeger grill cover is recommended for outdoor storage to protect the grill from elements and prevent water from entering the pellet hopper.
• Paint Finish Protection: To protect the grill's paint finish, using a high-quality car wax on the outside surfaces every 90 days is advised, but only when the grill is cold.
• Troubleshooting and Error Clearing: The manual provides a detailed troubleshooting guide for common issues like ignition failure, pellet delivery problems, and temperature fluctuations. It also explains how to clear error messages and notifications from the controller.
• Auger Jam Clearing: Instructions are provided for clearing a jammed auger, which involves safely disassembling parts of the auger system, removing foreign objects or wet pellets, and reassembling.

Traeger TFB78GZE Specifications

General

Model	TFB78GZE
Category	Grill
Type	Pellet Grill
Fuel Type	Wood Pellets
Cooking Area	780 sq in
Hopper Capacity	18 lbs
WiFi Connectivity	Yes
Digital Controller	Yes
Temperature Range	180°F - 450°F