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Does the cook time on Traeger recipes include the smoking time? Recipe says smoke for 3 - 4 hours, total cook time 8 hours. So should it be 11 - 12 hours total?

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No. Total time is 8 hours, of that 3 - 4 hours is smoke time.

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The knob on the smoker worked the first three times I used it. It won't move now. Why?

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The most likely reason is that the knob is not properly attached to the mechanism it controls. This can happen if the knob is not screwed on tightly enough or if the threads are stripped. Another possibility is that something is blocking the movement of the knob, preventing it from turning.

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How long will the pellets last in the hopper?

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It depends on how much you use your pellet grill and how often you refill the hopper. A full hopper will last anywhere from 6-8 hours of cooking time.

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Is smoke supposed to pour out of the grill on the "Smoke" setting?

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Yes, when you set your grill to the "Smoke" setting, you should see smoke coming out of the grill. This means that the grill is working properly and is heating up.

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Help, our burgers were not done and we shut the grill down. Can you start it again?

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If your burgers were not done and you shut the grill down, you may be able to start it again. However, it depends on how long the grill was turned off for and how much heat is still in the grill. If the grill has cooled down too much, you may not be able to get it hot enough to cook the burgers.

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What is the temperature when on smoke?

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The temperature of the air inside a smoker can be a major factor in determining whether or not it's too hot or too cold. When the temperature is too high, the smoke will be too thick, and the meat will be tough. When the temperature is too low, the smoke will be too thin, and the meat will be dry. When smoking, it's important to keep the temperature in check. Too high a temperature can cause the smoke to build up in the chamber, making it difficult to control. Too low a temperature can cause the smoke to escape out of the smoker, making it difficult to control.

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If the grill runs out of wood and starts to shut down, how do you start it up quickly to finish cooking?

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Add wood and increase the oxygen level by blowing into the grill.

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