My timberline 1300 won't turn on

[burtwlee]

Check the plug and the extension cord and they have power. Changed the plug location and extension cord and the grill still won't turn on. There is no red light on this model, there is only a white ring around the power button and that does not even come on.

Is there a fuse on the timberline's?

 

[Timmy]

Is the power cord plugged firmly into the bottom of the unit?
I don’t believe there is a fuse on this unit, but if there is it will normally be on the back of the controller.

 

[Slimpicker]

D2 GRILL NOT TURNING ON​

Occasionally, a grill may experience power issues. If your grill isn’t turning on or is unexpectedly turning off, follow the troubleshooting steps below to get back grilling.

TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS​

1. Check the grill’s power cord connection. Ensure the cord is undamaged and is fully plugged in.
2. Plug the grill directly into the outlet if using an extension cord or a power strip.
3. Check the outlet.
   • If you are using a GFI outlet (an outlet with a small, center button commonly found in bathrooms or near water), the outlet may have tripped. Reset the outlet by pressing the center button. If the center button has not popped out, the outlet did not trip.
   • Plug another device into the outlet to make sure the outlet works. If a GFI outlet trips during this test, there is an issue with the outlet or the circuit box. Consult an electrician to resolve the issue.
   • Plug in the grill, turn it on, and start a cook session. If the GFI outlet trips again, please contact Customer Service for further assistance.
4. Check for the power brick’s green light.
   • While the grill is plugged in and turned on, look up from the ground into the underside of the hopper and look for a small green light. The green light indicates the power brick is working. If the power brick isn’t working, or if the power brick is working but the controller is not lighting up, contact Customer Service.
5. Check for loose connections or wires.
   1. Unplug the grill before checking the wires.
   2. Unscrew the four screws securing the control panel to the hopper. Gently pull out the control panel from the hopper.
   3. Ensure all the wires are securely plugged into the back of the control panel. Secure the control panel back to the grill.
   4. If there is any wire damage like scorch marks or broken wires, call Customer Service.
6. Power cycle the grill.
   1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug the grill.
   2. Wait 10 seconds.
   3. Plug in the grill and turn on the power switch.
7. If the grill is still having power issues, please call Customer Service.

 

[Cabbage Head]

The 1300 should have switch on back of pellet hopper. I remember on my 2nd week of owning mine the plug pulled out some it took me several minutes to figure out what was going on. I zipped tied plug so it couldn’t pull out and never had a problem since.

 

[Steeleshark2]

Check the plug and the extension cord and they have power. Changed the plug location and extension cord and the grill still won't turn on. There is no red light on this model, there is only a white ring around the power button and that does not even come on.

Is there a fuse on the timberline's?

Did you get it fixed?

 

[JamesB]

There is no red light on this model

Yes there is...It’s on the back of the pellet hopper. It lights up when you switch the power on.

 

[John S.]

The Timberlines Power switch have a light in them, when it is switched on the light is on ( though if the unit is older the light ma have burned out...

 

[BoerneTraegerBoy]

Is the power cord plugged firmly into the bottom of the unit?
I don’t believe there is a fuse on this unit, but if there is it will normally be on the back of the controller.

Check the plug and the extension cord and they have power. Changed the plug location and extension cord and the grill still won't turn on. There is no red light on this model, there is only a white ring around the power button and that does not even come on.

Is there a fuse on the timberline's?

This is exactly what happened to me, too. Despite my years with electronics and electrical supply systems. I took apart the panel, reset all the connections, etc. This dummy (me) with no common sense didn't just reach down and re-seat the power cord. Worked 100% after that. HOWEVER... I can see why Traeger designed it that way (like a PC or monitor cord), but to have it underneath the unit and seated vertically, you're asking for a potential short. To me it should be hardwired like any countertop appliance. Gravity, movement and temperature fluctuations will unseat the female cord end from the male end in the bottom of the unit. I fear an arcing-type short could take place. I, for one, and at all risk to myself, am going to put a nylon yoke around the female end of the power cord and use nylon, heat-resistant threaded next nuts to secure the cord to the receptacle.