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WiFIRE & Apps
Need help connecting your grill? Have questions about the Traeger app or your WiFIRE Controller?
    Grill Won't Connect/Pair
    Did you come across an obstacle while trying to pair your grill?
    Grill Disconnected
    Was your grill once connected and now no longer? Are you trying to pair your grill to a new WiFi network?
    APPLE WATCH NOTIFICATIONS
    The Traeger Apple Watch App has four specific error messages. Learn what they mean and how to resolve them.   OH NO! ...
Error Messages & Notifications
Resolution steps to the error messages and push notifications you may get on your grill's controller or in the Traeger app.
    Timberline Errors & Notifications
    Click here to find out what caused your notification or error and how to resolve it.
    WiFIRE Grill Notifications & Errors
    Did you get a specific notification or error message on your WiFIRE-enabled grill or mobile device?
    Non-WiFIRE Grill Error Codes
    Let's resolve that error code that just popped up on your controller.
Temperature Management
Learn how to resolve any temperature management issues on your grill.
    New Timberline Temperature Management
    Have questions on your new Timberline or Timberline XL's temperature regulation? Find answers here.
    WiFIRE Grill Temperature Management
    Is your connected grill running too hot or too cold? Let's see what we can do to regulate your temperature.
    Non-WiFIRE Grill Temperature Management
    Troubleshoot issues involving temperature--everything from grill not getting up to temp to running too hot.
    TEMPERATURE DROPPING MID-COOK
    Is your grill's temperature dropping in the middle of your cook? Let's try to get your grill normalized again so you ...
    TEMPERATURE DROPPING DURING STARTUP
    If the temperature displayed on the controller is dropping or reading negative during startup, this can indicate the ...
    TEMPERATURE SWINGS
    Definition and troubleshooting steps for temperature swings.   WHAT IS A TEMPERATURE SWING? What do we mean w...
    HOT SPOTS
    Are you experiencing hot spots? We'll let you know what is expected and what might be causing increased hot spots in ...
    WEATHER EFFECTS ON GRILLING
    Your Traeger grill is built to operate in most weather conditions, including rain and snow. That said, different weat...
    THIRD-PARTY THERMOMETERS
    We understand If you want to use your own thermometer for your Traeger grill. We're here to help you make the best of...
Ignition & Power
Resolve scenarios like what to do when your grill won't ignite or won't turn on.
    New Timberlines
    WiFIRE Grill Power & Ignition
    Grill not turning on or pellets not igniting? Let us help you understand what makes your grill run.
    AC Ignition & Power
    Having trouble getting your grill to turn on or ignite? We've got you covered here.
    GRILL IGNITING ON ITS OWN
    What to do if you believe your grill has ignited on its own, without action on your part. The only way a grill ignite...
    TIMBERLINE DISPLAY FROZEN
    What to do if your Timberline grill's touch screen display is frozen/not responding. SYMPTOM 1: STUCK ON LANGUAGE SEL...
Accessories Troubleshooting
Running into issues with one of your grill's accessories? From induction cooktops to meat probes, we'll get you settled.
    TROUBLESHOOTING AN INDUCTION COOKTOP
    This article covers troubleshooting steps for common issues you may experience when using your induction cooktop. COO...
Fire, Smoke, Grease & Ash
How to handle a grill fire and setting proper smoke expectations.
    WATER COLLECTING IN A TIMBERLINE GRILL
    If your new Timberline grill is taking in water into the barrel or grease & ash keg, don't worry. This is completely ...
    TIMBERLINE: ASH
    Let's set expectations on how much ash is normal in our new Timberline grills and what to do if you feel your grill i...
    SMOKE COMING OUT OF AC TIMBERLINE BARREL
    What to do if smoke is coming out from under your AC Timberline grill's barrel. APPLICABLE GRILL LINE/MODELS Timberl...
    EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ASH
    Information on excessive amounts of ash.   NORMAL AMOUNT OF ASH Ash is normal in pellet grills because you are burnin...
    Ash Getting on Food
    Traeger Grills are designed to circulate smoke effectively without causing ash residue on your food, so finding ash o...
    NOT ENOUGH SMOKE
    Many people think of a thick, billowing, white smoke when they think of smoking meat -- this is NOT the type of smoke...
Auger & Pellets
Issues that you may encounter with your auger, which feeds pellets from the hopper into the firepot.
    D2 AUGER & AUGER MOTOR
    Learn more about augers and auger motors in D2 WiFIRE grills. WHAT IS AN AUGER? An auger is a rotating metal shaft wi...
    RUNNING OUT OF PELLETS
    This article explains what to do if you run out of pellets during your cook as well as common pellet sensor errors an...
    AUGER NOT TURNING
    If the auger on your Non-WiFIRE grill isn't turning or spinning, please follow the steps below to determine the probl...
    AUGER CONTINUOUSLY FEEDING PELLETS
    Here you will find an explanation and troubleshooting for an overflowing firepot and an auger continuing to feed duri...
    CLEARING AN AUGER JAM IN AN AC GRILL
    If you experience a jam in your auger on any AC grill, please follow the steps below. If you have an AC Timberline 85...
Culinary Troubleshooting
Need help with the culinary side of things? We'll help you get that barbecue guest worthy.
    MEAT TEMPERATURE STOPPED RISING
    What to do when your meat's temperature has stalled. Have you ever been cooking a large piece of meat (usually briske...
Noises & Smells
Hear an unusual noise? Notice an out-of-the-ordinary smell? Let's find the source!
    AUGER MOTOR LEAKING OIL
    What to do if a your grill's auger motor is leaking oil.    SYMPTOM If your auger motor is leaking oil, you will noti...
    GRILL SOUNDS
    Whether you're new to the Traegerhood or a seasoned griller, you may not know which grill sounds are normal. We're he...
    CLICKING
    Do you hear a clicking sound coming from your grill? Let's figure out what's going on.    SLOW CLICKING If you hear a...
    SMELLS LIKE BURNING PLASTIC
    Although this rarely happens, the smell of burning plastic or an electrical fire coming from your Traeger grill can b...
Cosmetic Damage
What you can do when you find cosmetic damage on your grill.
    TIMBERLINE DISCOLORING PARTS
    IS DISCOLORATION NORMAL? Traeger grills are made of metal that are exposed to high heat. High heat naturally discolor...
    GAP BETWEEN LID & BARREL
    Your grill's lid should sit flush on the barrel. A gap between the lid and the barrel that is less than 1/4 inch (0.6...
    COSMETIC DAMAGE
    On the rare occasion that your Traeger grill has cosmetic damage, we're here to help. COSMETIC DAMAGE Cosmetic damage...

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