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IMPORTANT SAFETY 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.
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. • Never leave the grill unattended when young children are present. • Never move the grill when it is operating. • Let the grill cool thoroughly before moving or attempting to transport. WARNING! • Assemble and operate this grill ONLY per the instructions in the Assembly Guide and this Owner’s Manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Important Safety 6 Adding Flavor to Your Fire 8 Assembling Your Grill 10 Getting to Know Your Grill 13 Initial Firing Instructions 15 Subsequent Start Up 16 Using Your Grill 17 Using the Meat Probe Register your grill online for a FREE Traeger ebook 18 Ranger Features 20 Operating Tips 21 Troubleshooting Go online at traegergrills.com/register 22 Maintaining Your Grill 24 Service and Warranty traegergrills.com 3643 Ranger UCGv02.
ADDING FLAVOR TO YOUR FIRE PELLETS Creating 100% food-grade hardwood pellets comes naturally to Traeger. Our four U.S. mills process pure hardwood, blended for the perfect balance of smoke to heat and superior quality you can taste every time. Crafting the highest-quality hardwood pellets on the market starts from the ground up. We built our plants in Oregon, Texas, and Georgia near the hardwood source, and we dedicate our manufacturing to food-grade pellets only, maintaining the purity of our machinery.
20-LB (9-KG) BAGS ALDER MAPLE Versatile because of its mild flavor and aroma, alder gives off ample smoke without overwhelming even the most delicate flavors. Mild, with a hint of sweetness, maple pellets are great for pork and especially veggies. APPLE MESQUITE Most often used with poultry and pork, apple pellets offer a lightly sweet smoke that helps enhance mild-flavored meats. A favorite of Texas BBQ, mesquite pellets infuse your meat with a robust smoke flavor.
ASSEMBLING YOUR GRILL READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE APPLIANCE BLISTERPACK PARTS NEEDED PARTS LIST 1 A Bolt: 1/4-20x3⁄8" (2 pcs.) 3 4 B Washer: 1/4" (2 pcs.) 5 C Lock Washer: 1/4" (2 pcs.) 6 D Wrench 2 7 Part Description Part Description 1 Grill Lid A Bolt: 1/4-20x3⁄8" (2 pcs.) 2 Grill Body B Washer: 1/4" (2 pcs.) 3 Lid Handle C Lock Washer: 1/4" (2 pcs.
1 INSTALL LID HANDLE In this step: 2 3 A B C D INSTALL GREASE DRAIN PAN AND BUCKET NOTE: Be sure the grease drain spout on the grease drain pan extends through the opening in the back of the grill. IMPORTANT: Always be sure to position the grease drain bucket under the spout during use! In this step: 3 6 INSTALL PORCELAIN-COATED GRILL GRATE In this step: 5 traegergrills.com 3643 Ranger UCGv02.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL GRILL PARTS AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 6 5 12 11 10 7 9 8 Part Description Part Description 1 Grill Lid 7 Meat Probe 2 Lid Handle 8 Grease Bucket 3 Cast-Iron Griddle 9 Arc D2 Controller with AGL 4 Grill Grate 10 Pellet Hopper 5 Grease Drip Tray 11 Main Power Switch (back of grill) 6 Grease Drain Opening (back of grill) 12 Pellet Hopper Lid 10 3643 Ranger UCGv02.
PELLET HOPPER A 5-lb.-capacity (2.3 kg) pellet hopper will keep you cooking for hours, getting you away from the grill and back to entertaining friends and family. GRILLING SPACE With 184 in.2 (0.12 m2) of grilling space, your Traeger Ranger Grill gives you 16,000 BTU of cooking power in a small footprint. COMPACT DESIGN Take Traeger'ing on the go! The compact design is perfect for camping or tailgating, allowing you to enjoy that great Traeger flavor, no matter where you go.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL (cont.) YOUR CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY Your Traeger Ranger Grill is equipped with a state-of-the-art Arc D2 Controller with AGL (Advanced Grilling Logic). Before you begin using the grill, it will be helpful to familiarize yourself with the different features of the control panel. 7 3 2 5 6 1 4 2 1 CENTER BUTTON U se this button to turn on the grill and cycle through TEMPERATURE > TIMER > PROBE ALARM modes. Press and hold for two seconds to cancel a setting.
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 prime the pellet hopper's auger by allowing the auger tube to be “charged” with pellets. 1 Remove the porcelain-coated grill grate or cast-iron griddle and grease drip tray from the inside of the grill. 2 With the Main Power switch in the OFF (O) position, plug the power cord into an appropriate grounded/earthed electrical outlet.
INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) 5 Continue priming until a small amount of pellets are in direct contact with the hot rod in the fire pot. Press and hold the UP and IGNITE buttons simultaneously to stop priming and return the grill to Idle mode. 6 Now you’re ready to place the grease drip tray and porcelain-coated grill grates or cast-iron griddle back into the grill. Place the grease bucket under the grease drain on the back of the grill to catch grease drippings.
INITIAL FIRING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) CONTROL SHUT-DOWN CYCLE The control for this barbecue comes with an automatic shut-down cycle. When finished cooking on your barbecue, press and hold the Center button for 3 seconds. The display will flash OFF for several seconds, then scroll COOL Dn followed by the actual temperature until the grill cools down to a safe temperature. While the controller is flashing OFF, you can cancel the Shutdown Cycle by pressing and holding the Center button for two seconds.
USING YOUR GRILL You will need to start with these four steps every time you use your grill. NOTE: Whenever your grill is not in use, it should be disconnected from the electrical outlet. Plug appearance may vary by region. 1 Plug power cord into an appropriate grounded/earthed electrical outlet and flip Main Power switch to ON (I). 2 Press the UP, DOWN, or Center button to wake the grill controller.
USING THE MEAT PROBE Your Traeger Ranger Grill includes a meat probe for monitoring internal food temperature, or for cooking to a goal temperature. 1 Insert the meat probe's plug into the socket on the lower left corner of the controller, then route the probe cable through the notch in the grill front, as shown. 2 Insert probe tip into meat. Make sure it is not in the fatty portion or touching bone, but is halfway into the thickest part of the meat.
RANGER FEATURES IDLE MODE Throughout this manual, you will be instructed to perform some actions while the grill is in Idle mode. When the grill is in Idle mode, the display's dashed border will pulse to indicate it is not actively operating and is awaiting a command. The grill automatically enters Idle mode when you first turn it on. TIMER Your Traeger Ranger Grill comes equipped with a convenient timer.
CAST-IRON GRIDDLE This versatile piece of cast iron cooking equipment makes cooking outdoors simple. It’s pre-seasoned and distributes heat evenly for epic grilling experiences. The smooth cooking surface is perfect for frying up bacon and cooking pancakes, hash browns, and grilled cheese. To use: Simply lift out the porcelain grill grate and insert the cast-iron griddle into place, aligning the pin on the bottom of the griddle with the hole at the back of the grill.
OPERATING TIPS 1. You can change the temperature at any time during grilling to increase or decrease cooking temperature. To change between Fahrenheit and Celsius: a. Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. b. Press the Center button to confirm and exit. You will now see temperatures displayed in the format you’ve chosen. 2. WARNING! Your Traeger Ranger Grill should never be moved while it is hot.
OPERATING TIPS (cont.) 8. GREASE MANAGEMENT: CAUTION! Grease fires are caused by not properly maintaining the grill and failing to clean the Traeger Grease Management System (TGMS) on a consistent basis (see "Maintaining Your Grill" on page 22). In the unlikely event of a grease fire while cooking, turn the grill off and keep the lid closed until the fire is completely out. Never keep the lid open during a grease fire. If the fire does not go out, lightly sprinkle baking soda on the fire.
MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL CREOSOTE AND GREASE FORMATION AND 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL (cont.) a. If your vacuum cleaner is a bagless model, empty any previously accumulated debris from the collection chamber. Then vacuum the ashes from the inside of the firepot. Once the firepot is clean, empty the collection chamber into the metal container described below without delay. Make sure that there is no remaining ash residue left in the collection chamber. b. If your vacuum cleaner is a model that uses a disposable bag, install an unused bag in the machine.
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3-YEAR WARRANTY Traeger Pellet Grills LLC warrants this barbecue grill against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and maintenance for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. Traeger Pellet Grills LLC will provide a replacement part for any part found to be defective. Original part(s) approved for return by Traeger’s Parts Department must be returned prepaid.
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