Before cooking the first batch of food in your new Traeger, you will need to season the grill. This simple, one-time initial firing process will ensure that you get the most out of your Traeger Wood Pellet Grill.
How do you use a pellet grill for the first time?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm1qgl1breU
How long does it take to season a Traeger?
Timing. A WiFIRE-enabled (D2) grill will typically take around 1 hour and 30 minutes from startup to shutdown to complete the seasoning process. A non WiFIRE-enabled (AC) grill will typically take about 1 hour from startup to shutdown.
What to do when you first get a Traeger?
(NOTE: The first time you use your Traeger, it will take approximately 7 minutes for the auger to move pellets from the hopper to the fire box.) Then open the lid and set the thermostat to the “smoke” setting. Pellets will begin to move into the fire box. where the electric igniter rod will ignite them.
Do you have to break in a Traeger?
The first time you use your Traeger you need to go through the season and burn-in phase. You only need to do this one, but it makes sure that any oil is burnt off and your auger is primed and ready. Traeger has a helpful video that runs through the entire process.Aug 12, 2021
How long does it take to season a Traeger smoker?
Timing. A WiFIRE-enabled (D2) grill will typically take around 1 hour and 30 minutes from startup to shutdown to complete the seasoning process.