"Denny Wheeler" > wrote in message
> IIRC, Traegers can go quite high, using either the middle or high
> setting on the 3-way switch.
> From Traeger's site:
> SETTING TEMP AUGER TIMING PELLET CONSUMPTION
> High 425 - 450 F Always On 2 lbs/hr
> Medium 300 - 325 F On 2 Min, Off 2 1 lb/hr
> Smoke 180 - 220 F On 1 Min, Off 3 1/2 lb/hr
>
> Be interesting to see how chicken came out at either of the higher
> temps.

OK, that on/off cycle may contribute to the "lumber" smell. It may not get
hot enough for a clean burn of the pellets. Just like using wood that
smolders.