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Traeger Pro Series 22 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker (TFB57PZBO, Bronze)

An outdoor spot with 18 inches clear on every side and a GFCI outlet

The bronze Pro 22 splits its 572 square inches into a 418-square-inch main grate and a shallow 154-square-inch upper rack, fed by an 18-pound hopper and a dial-set Digital Pro controller. Traeger's own spec sheet says this model is not WiFIRE-connected, and the manual demands 18 inches of clearance from anything that can burn.

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Published specifications

  • Maker specs: main grate 22 x 19 in (418 sq in), 2nd grate 22 x 7 in (154 sq in)
  • Maker specs: 18 lb hopper, 450°F maximum, Digital Pro controller, WiFIRE: No
  • Manual: 18 in minimum clearance to combustibles, outdoor use only, GFCI outlet required
  • Maker specs: assembled 41 L x 27 W x 49 H in, 102.5 lb; listing says 102.3 lb
  • Manual: firepot ash cleaning every 20 hours; hopper clean-out door, bin not included
  • Warranty: 7 yr body/legs/hopper cover, 3 yr grates and controller, 1 yr probe

Fit and limits

Strengths

  • Maker publishes the exact grate split, so you can plan real cooking space
  • Hopper clean-out door lets you swap pellet flavours without emptying by hand
  • Traeger lists replacement part numbers for almost every component

Caveats

  • Warranty is void if you do not buy from a Traeger Authorized Seller
  • Probe count is given as two on the listing but one or two by model date in Traeger's specs
  • Grease system may need cleaning after every cook, and ash every 20 hours

A non-connected Pro Series grill in bronze

This ASIN is the bronze Traeger Pro Series 22. The listing gives both model number and part number as TFB57PZBO, and Traeger's Pro 22 support guide lists TFB57PZB and TFB57PZBO as the active bronze models for the USA, with the blue TFB57PUB and TFB57PUBO shown as discontinued. That match is the reason this page can quote maker documents with some confidence about which grill is in the box.

The listing's included-components field names the Pro 22 pellet grill, assembly instructions with tools, and two wired meat probes. It does not list a cover. Traeger's support guide shows a full-length grill cover as accessory BAC503 and an insulation blanket as BAC626, both separate purchases, so budget for a cover if the grill will live outside.

The grill arrives in parts. The owner's manual does not carry assembly steps; it tells you to refer to a separate Assembly Guide, which Traeger lists as its own document. Plan an assembly session before the first cook, and note the manual's instruction that anyone who will use the grill should read the whole manual first.

572 square inches is two racks, and the upper one is shallow

Traeger's support specs break the cooking area into a main grate of 22 inches by 19 inches, which is 418 square inches, and a second grate of 22 inches by 7 inches, which is 154 square inches. Added together that is the 572 square inches the listing advertises. The upper rack is seven inches deep, so it suits ribs laid flat, sausages or warming, not a second layer of large roasts.

The listing translates the total into up to 24 burgers, 5 racks of ribs or 4 whole chickens. Read that as a maker capacity claim that assumes both racks are in use. The manual adds a limit of its own: do not load food beyond the footprint of the drip tray, because that interferes with cooking airflow, and be cautious about loading enough fatty food to release large quantities of grease.

The hopper holds 18 pounds of pellets. Traeger states 450°F as the maximum temperature, and the listing bullet gives a range of 180°F to 450°F held within plus or minus 15 degrees. The controller has a low-temperature alarm that trips if the grill stays below 120°F for ten minutes and displays LeR, and a high-temperature alarm at 550°F that displays HeR; both cut power to the internal components until you switch off.

Eighteen inches to anything combustible, outdoors, on a GFCI outlet

The manual is blunt about siting. It requires a minimum of 18 inches from the grill to any nearby combustible, naming wooden railings, home siding, window frames, furniture, trees and trash receptacles. It says not to install or operate the grill indoors or under a combustible ceiling or overhang, and not to place it on combustible floors or surfaces. It also tells owners to contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and inspection requirements in their area.

Assembled, Traeger gives the grill as 41 inches long by 27 inches wide by 49 inches high and 102.5 pounds. The Amazon details table gives 27 inches deep by 41 inches wide by 49 inches high and 102.3 pounds, so the dimensions agree and the two weights differ by a fraction of a pound. Add the 18-inch clearance on the sides you will use before deciding a patio corner will work.

This is an electric grill: it must reach a mains outlet, and the manual states that ground fault circuit interrupter protection must be provided on the circuit or outlet used to power it. A 120V fixed power cord is the listed replacement part. The manual also cautions that ambient temperatures below minus 20°F may damage the controller display. It does not describe battery or propane operation of any kind.

Probe count and app support are stated differently in different places

Traeger's support guide says grills manufactured before May 2022 have two meat probes and grills manufactured in May 2022 and later have one. The Amazon listing's included-components field says two wired meat probes. The manual says the grill includes a meat probe, shows two plug-in holes on the controller and describes inserting one or two probes. We cannot tell from these documents which build a given unit will be, so check the listing and the box before assuming you get two.

Connectivity is the second discrepancy. The support guide's spec table says WiFIRE: No, and also says the grill has no pellet sensor and no Super Smoke mode. The manual, which covers this grill and the larger Pro 34, carries a page inviting owners to unlock the full power of the grill with the Traeger app. The support specs are model-specific and the manual page is not; if app control matters to you, confirm with Traeger before buying rather than relying on either line alone.

The controller itself is Traeger's Digital Pro with Advanced Grilling Logic, set with a temperature dial and a small display, with a probe selector button that shows a probe reading for five seconds. Neither the support guide nor the manual pages we read calls the controller a PID controller, so we do not describe it as one. The manual says temperature fluctuations are normal and can come from wind, air temperature, use or lack of maintenance.

Grease, ash and creosote are the real running chores

Traeger's grease management system is four parts: the drip tray, a V-shaped trough, a drain tube and an external grease bucket. The manual says all four should be inspected before each use, that how often you clean depends on the fat content of your food, and that sometimes you will need to clean after every cook. It also asks you to scrape grease from the inside bottom and sides of the barrel, and to periodically scrape creosote and grease from the vertical and horizontal flue sections with a stiff non-metallic tool. Do not spray water or liquid cleaners inside.

Ash is a separate job. The manual puts firepot ash cleaning at every 20 hours of use, only when the grill and ash are cold, using a small metal shovel and a dedicated vacuum, and it requires ashes to go into a metal container with a tight lid placed on a non-combustible surface away from combustibles until disposal. Excess ash hampers ignition and can put the fire out.

Pellets get their own routine. There is a clean-out door on the hopper so you can empty pellets or switch flavours, but you supply the container; Traeger's manual suggests its Pellet Bin, sold separately, or a clean five-gallon bucket. The manual also warns that water must not get into the hopper if the grill is stored outside, because wet pellets swell and jam the auger, and it asks you to change pellets regularly and vacuum sawdust from the hopper and auger.

Seven years on the body, and the seller you buy from matters

Traeger's limited warranty is tiered rather than a single number. Body, legs and hopper cover are covered seven years against rusting through. Grates are three years against rusting through. The fan, auger motor, controller and all-terrain wheels are three years for material and manufacturing defects. The hot rod, cord, RTD and thermocouple are one year, the heat baffle and drip tray one year against rusting through, the door gasket one year against tearing or fraying, and the meat probe one year.

The remedy is narrow. Traeger's stated entire liability is replacement of defective parts, with new or refurbished parts at its discretion, and the grills are described as modular so the owner does the replacement. Labour charges and freight to ship parts are at the owner's expense, and approved returned parts must be sent prepaid and become Traeger's property. Claims may require photos, phone calls or video chats.

The exclusions are worth reading before you pick an offer. The warranty is void if the grill is not purchased from a Traeger Authorized Seller, if it is resold or traded to another owner, if third-party components or accessories are used, if heating pellets or fuels other than wood pellets for pellet grills are used, if the grill is used commercially, if it is not maintained per the instructions, or if it is modified without approval. Paint damage from grease fires, UV exposure, normal wear and warping of the drip tray or heat baffle are also excluded. Confirm the seller and the condition of the offer you choose.

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Primary sources

  1. Traeger Support Pro 22 Support Guide: model numbers, specifications, accessories, parts
  2. Traeger owner's manual for TFB57 and TFB88 Pro Series grills (item 833853), supplied with the listing

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