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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 flavor your food and burn the most efficiently and reliably. We can't guarantee the same results from 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 flavor.
WOOD-FIRED TASTE & SMOKE SCIENCE
Just the right moisture ratio results in highest-quality pure hardwood flavor.
USA TRAEGER-OWNED MILLS & PELLET PRODUCTION PROCESS
After 30 years in business, we've created the "gold standard" in pellet production.
MAKING SURE YOUR GRILL IS CLEAN and free of built-up grease and debris is critical for keeping the pure, wood-fired flavor 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 ML TRAEGER 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 LINERS DRIP TRAY
Made of heatproof aluminum, they're lightweight and disposable so you can clean up quick and Traeger on.
18" X 150' PINK BUTCHER PAPER TRAEGER X OREN
This FDA-approved paper keeps your meat moist by sealing in the juices, but is breathable enough to allow additional smoke flavor in.
Refer to the Assembly Guide to assemble and install your Traeger® Ironwood Grill.
GRILL PARTS AND FEATURES
Part | Description | Part | Description |
1 | Grill Door | 10 | Leg Braces |
2 | Door Handle | 11 | All-Terrain Wheel Legs |
3 | Top Grill Grate | 12 | Detachable Power Cord |
4 | Bottom Grill Grate | 13 | Hopper Clean-Out Door (back of grill) |
5 | Grease Drip Tray | 14 | Pellet Hopper Traeger Controller with WiFIRE® |
6 | Heat Baffle | 15 | Traeger Controller with WiFIRE® Technology |
7 | Side Shelf | 16 | Main Power Switch (back of grill) |
8 | Grease Bucket | 17 | Meat Probe |
9 | Locking-Caster Legs | 18 | Pellet Hopper Interior with Grate |
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 m 2 ) 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.
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 recipe our Traeger App. To download the ap 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 "Connecting Your Grill" section 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 channeled into an external grease bucket for easy disposal.
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.
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:
TIPS:
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.
YOU WILL NEED TO BEGIN WITH THESE STEPS EVERY TIME YOU USE YOUR GRILL.
NOTES:
COOKING AT A SINGLE TEMPERATURE
Use this method for simple recipes requiring a single cook cycle at a set temperature.
TIPS:
USING A PRESET CUSTOM COOK CYCLE
Your Traeger® Ironwood Grill comes with two of our favorite 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.
NOTES:
CREATING A CUSTOM COOK CYCLE
Use this method to create your own cook program, or to edit an existing program.
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.
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:
If the grill is turned on:
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:
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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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. |
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 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". 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 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. | |
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 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. | |
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. | |
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 |
How do I remove the auger if it jams? | Turn the switch OFF (O) and disconnect the power cord. |
f 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) | |
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 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. |
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.
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For assistance with assembly or installation, parts, or customer service (English only, please), you can phone, e-mail, or write us at:
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
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.
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ CAREFULLY.
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 savory-flavored 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.
! Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning you, your family, your pets, or others:
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.
For North American Consumers:
For Consumers in the European Union:
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. 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" 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 ("Cleaning the Ash from Inside and Around the Firepot").
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.
Fire Hazard
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