Several times now I need to use the push button to set temperature or do whatever on test menu and I need to push several times. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't and then my grill goes into shutdown! Probably because I'm pushing the button too long but otherwise I can't set higher temps. What am I doing wrong? This is so frustrating.
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- Thread starter Chrissys
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miguelb
Active member
Just curious, have you tried the traeger's app and control the temperature from there?
Chrissys
New member
I do set my temps from the app but I wasn't sure whether I needed to also push the button on the grill to actually get the grill to acknowledge the app setting. WhenI go outside to look the temp indicator is still blinking and the window says to push button to set temp. Maybe I just need to wait?
miguelb
Active member
Yes. I just realized that you can't start the grills via the app for safety reasons. You can definitely shutdown the grill with the app. I am wondering if the controller button is the issie.
Jacob_Sausalito
New member
This happened to me just last night. I was turning up the temp for a reverse sear and accidentally held the button down too long and put it into shut-down mode. I didn't want to wait for the whole shut down so I just turned off the Traeger using the switch on the back. Then, I turned it back on and hit ignite, and restarted. Worked great.
I have found that the button can be a little temperamental. You just have to take your time and make sure not to hold it down too long. I agree, the best way is to adjust the temp through the app. But sometimes I forget.
I have found that the button can be a little temperamental. You just have to take your time and make sure not to hold it down too long. I agree, the best way is to adjust the temp through the app. But sometimes I forget.
davwhite
Well-known member
Had to go to the Doctors yesterday, 5 hours in a brisket cook, check the temp in the waiting room and raised it 10f from there, can't get any better than that! Once I set my temp on the Traeger all changes are made from the app and you will see the confirmation that it has changed. No need to go and check.
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