Superior Wood Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grills GENERAL MAK GRILLS Owner’s Manual Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill Model EP-429-2G
MAK GRILLS Owner’s Manual Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill Model EP-429-2G Welcome to the MAK GRILLS family! We appreciate your purchase of our quality, American-made products, proudly built in Dallas, Oregon. MAK GRILLS is proud to be an American company that makes every effort to purchase products locally. If you have any questions concerning the assembly or operation of your MAK GRILL, please call us at (503) 623-1234. You may also reach us via email: service@makgrills.com.
Superior Wood Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grills TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS Page 3 BBQ PARTS LIST & DIAGRAM Page 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 READ THIS BEFORE USING! Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 13 MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL Page 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING & REPAIR Page 20 GRILL WARRANTY Page 23 BASIC MAK GRILL RECIPES Page 26 MAK GRILLS Owner’s Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G 2
PACKAGE CONTENTS There will be some assembly required with your grill. All necessary hardware and tools required for proper assembly of your MAK GRILL are included with the grill. Please make sure you have each of the items listed below when removing your grill from the packaging. Please refer to the BBQ PARTS LIST for help in identifying the individual components needed to assemble your grill. We have included some extra hardware such as screws and washers for your convenience.
ITEM DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY 9 Ash clean-out door (1) 10 Grease bucket (1) 11 Heat diffuser (1) 12 Grease shield 13 Grease tray (1) 14 Flame Zone™ cover (1) 15 Split Cooking Grates (2) 16 Warmer/Smoker box grate (1) 17 Warmer/Smoker box grease tray (1) 18 Tool hanger (1) 19 Tool pack (1) 21 Owner’s manual (1) 22 Meat probe (1) MAK GRILLS Owner’s Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G 4
DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY ITEM Hardware: 25 ¼” x 1/2” long screw (40) use 5/32 hex wrench 26 1/4” lock washer (36) 27 1/4” x 5/8” flat washer (5) 28 #6 x 3/8” long screw (4) use 3/32 hex wrench 29 #6 lock washer (4) Optional Accessories: « « « « « Meat Probe Upper Grill Grate Half Upper Grill Grate Griddle Searing Grate « « « « « Remote Boss Wireless Control Grill Cover Rib Rack Pellets Pellet Bucket Note: Accessories not manufactured by MAK GRILLS, or made for MAK GRILLS may end up causing da
BBQ DIAGRAM MAK GRILLS Owner’s Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G 6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The assembly of the 2 Star General Grill requires (2) two people. Before you begin the assembly process, take the outer cardboard surrounding the grill from the pallet, flatten it and use that to place the barbecue onto during assembly. Remove all parts and components from the grill and pallet and place them in an area that allows you to get to them, but does not interfere with the assembly process. Lay unit on its back on the cardboard.
STEP 3 (Step 5-1) With the assistance of one other person, install the Warmer/Smoker box by tilting it into position, resting the box on the hanging hem bracket. (Step 5-2) Secure the box to the barbecue body using the ¼” x ½” screws and lock washers. Step 3 Step 3 STEP 4 Install back splash using 6 each ¼” x ½” screws and lock washers. Step 4 STEP 5 Install 1 each ¼” x ½” screw into the ash clean-out door part way so that the end of the screw is pointed up towards the bottom of the grill.
STEP 6 Place the Warmer/Smoker box grease tray and grate into the bottom of the Warmer/Smoker box. Step 6 STEP 7 Install Pellet Hopper and Warmer/Smoker box lid handles using 2 each (4 total) #6 x 3/8” screws and lock washers. (Note: Handles should be installed only on the front side of the lid. The 2 screw holes on the back of the lids are not used). Peel off plastic film before installing handle.
STEP 9 Install tool hook using 3 each 1/4” x 1/2” long screws and 1/4” x 5/8” flat washers. Step 9 STEP 10 Place the grease shield into position, making sure the bottom clip is facing towards the firepot, and that the lip overlaps the flange on both sides of the grease drain. Step 10 STEP 11 Position the heat diffuser over the fire pot. The shield should fit over the top of the front and rear diffuser brackets. STEP 12 Set the drip pan into position. The dimpled Flame Zone™ should be on the left side.
READ THIS BEFORE USING YOUR GRILL! Warning this unit will get extremely hot! Only touch handles while operating. Start up procedures. Make sure all items are assembled properly. Remove shipping supplies and plastic film covering the stainless steel. 1. Fill hopper with pellets. 2. Plug in the grill to a grounded electrical outlet or power source. 3. Turn power switch ON. 4. Set grill SETPOINT to HIGH and let the unit run for 30 minutes to season the grill before cooking any foods. 5.
Most barbecue recipes suggest cooking meats at temperatures between 200 to 250 degrees until they reach the correct internal temperature. It is highly recommended that you use a meat probe to accurately determine your internal meat temperature. Burgers, steaks, veggies, etc can be cooked quickly on HIGH over the FlameZone™. You can also fry foods on your MAK GRILL using the optional GRIDDLE which sits directly over the FlameZone™ area of the grill.
PELLET BOSS® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON / OFF SWITCH Main power switch which turns the grill ON and OFF. When first turned on the grill will go into a start-up cycle on "SMOKE" and light the pellets in the fire pot. FUSE HOLDER The FUSE protects the circuit board from component failure. Replace blown fuses with the same style 2.0 amp fuse. SELECT BUTTON The select button is used to activate different screens. Each time you push the SELECT button the screen will change to the next function screen.
PELLET BOSS® SCREEN DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS & SETTINGS Screen Display - SET POINT Description: Shows the temperature setting for the main cooking chamber. Note: When you first turn on the grill, the default SET POINT temperature will be SMOKE. Settings: The set point temperatures can be changed in five degree increments from SMOKE (170 degrees) up to 450 degrees. The HIGH setting is for cooking above 450 degrees. To change the temperature setting for the grill, press SET. The temperature will flash.
Note: If you have purchased one of MAK GRILLS heavy-duty M1 Armored Probes, you will need to reconfigure the meat probe type in the Pellet Boss software. To do this: ? Push SELECT for 10 seconds until MAKGRILL Ver. 1.7 (or higher) is displayed.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Press SET---the screen will flash OFF Arrow up or down to display SETUP Press SET The screen will now display STRT 1.1, SET:SMKE Use arrow buttons to set your first cooking temperature Press SET to accept The screen will now display END 1.1, SET:NONE Use the arrow buttons to select TIME, MP1, MP2 or MP3 (MP =meat probe) If TIME is selected, the TIMER screen will appear. Set timer by following the directions for TIMER above.
ALARMS Description: When ALARMS are set and reached, the unit will beep and the appropriate screen will flash. The alarm will sound for (10) ten minutes before automatically shutting off. Settings: To end the alarm, push any button on the control panel. See individual screen settings for turning ALARMS on and off. To silence all audible ALARMS on the Pellet Boss: ? To entirely shut off all audible ALARMS on the Pellet Boss, use the arrow keys. ? Push SELECT for 10 seconds until MAKGRILL Ver. 1.
Settings: There are no user settings for this feature. COOL & SHUT DOWN Description: This screen appears when you turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF. The controller will run the fan on high speed until the temperature in the grill drops to 160 degrees. It will then switch to a 4 minute countdowntimer and entirely shut the unit OFF. This feature is designed to help burn up all remaining pellets in the fire pot and give you a clean start the next time you cook.
MAINTAINING YOUR MAK GRILL We recommend cleaning the unit after every 20 hours of operation. BE SURE UNIT IS COLD! Use a whiskbroom and the ash clean out door to sweep pellet ash out of the cooking chamber into a bucket. A shop vacuum works great if you have one. You can easily remove the firepot to dump out ash by removing the pin and sliding out the pot to the right.
TROUBLE SHOOTING & REPAIRS If you have trouble with your grill operation, please try the following suggestions before calling for service. If the problem still exists, please contact the dealer where you purchased your grill first. Write down the model and serial number of your unit and be prepared to provide that information when you speak with a customer service representative. The MAK GRILLS service number is (503) 623-1234.
PROBLEM ACTION TO TAKE Grill Still Does Not Light ? Check to see if the igniter rod glows red, Disconnect from power, remove the fan/access panel to get to the back of the control board. Make sure that the plug labeled IGNITER is tightly connected to the back of the control board. ? Make sure pellets are feeding into the firepot during start-up.If the auger is not turning, check the auger plug connection. Disconnect from power, remove the fan/access panel to get to the back of the control board.
PROBLEM ACTION TO TAKE Auger Is not Turning ? If the pellets have jammed your auger, you will need to remove the auger and clean out the auger and auger tube. ? This can be done by removing pellets out of the hopper and removing the firepot. Use a shop-vac to suck out as many of the pellets from each end of the auger tube. Remove the back panel, fan, and fan deflector. Unplug the auger from the circuit board. It is labeled AUGER.
GRILL WARRANTY 3 YEAR WARRANTY MAK GRILLS, LLC (“MAK GRILLS”) warrants this barbecue unit against defects in material and workmanship under normal residential use and maintenance for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase for the following components: circuit board, auger motor, fan motor and heat rod. MAK GRILLS warrants all metal components for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal residential use and maintenance.
ALSO AVAILABLE: BEAR MOUNTAIN™ FOREST PRODUCTS 100% Natural Barbeque Pellets available on our website www.makgrills.com or in our showroom. Delicious Natural Flavor! Bear Mountain BBQ pellets offer a quick and easy way to add delicious flavor to every meal. Impress your family and friends by using Bear Mountain pellets in your MAK GRILL. ? 100% Natural, made from virgin hardwoods. ? Packaged in 20# bags. Cascade Alder: Mild flavoring with a hint of sweetness. Great for seafood and poultry.
OPTIONAL ITEMS: Grill Cover Remote Boss™ Wireless Control FlameZone™ Grease Pan Searing Grate 25 Griddle Upper Grill Grate Side Shelf Meat Probes Storage Shelf Tool Hook Half Upper Grill Grate Rib Rack Pellet Bucket Bottom Shelf MAK GRILLS Owner’s Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G
BASIC MAK GRILL RECIPES Here are some basic recipes to get you cooking on your MAK GRILL. These recipes will help you become acquainted with how the grill operates, and allow you to become accustomed to the many features and types of cooking you can do on your MAK GRILL. To receive your free MAK GRILL COOKBOOK featuring 112 delicious recipes, please fill-out and mail in the registration form included with the grill. You may also register online at www.makgrills.com BEEF Steaks (Approx.
Brisket (Approx. cooking time: 12-18 hrs.) Note: Brisket cannot be cooked quickly. It is the toughest cut on the cow and requires ample cooking time for the meat to become tender. The approximate cooking time is 12-18 hours depending on the size of your brisket. This recipe calls for a WHOLE BRISKET. 1 whole brisket (about 12 to 18 lbs.) ¼ cup MAK Mesquite Rub 1 Cup Beef Bullion (1 Cube in water) Hickory and Apple pellets Trim fat cap so it is even, but do not remove entirely.
POULTRY Whole Chicken 1-whole chicken (4-5lbs) 2-3 Tbsp. MAK Bird Rub Any variety of pellets (Approx. cooking time: 2 - 2.5 hrs.) 2 Tbsp. olive oil Optional: vertical roaster Wipe chicken down, remove gizzards and trim off excess skin from tail and neck section. Rub a thin layer of olive oil on entire surface of chicken. Apply MAK Bird Rub to outside of chicken. With Flame Zone™ cover in place, start grill and adjust setpoint temperature to 325 degrees.
PORK Sweet N' Spicy Back Ribs (Approx. cooking time: 3 hrs.) 1-3 slabs baby back ribs (2.5 and down weight) 3 Tbsp. MAK Mesquite Rub 3 Tbsp. MAK Sweet Rub 1/3 cup yellow mustard Heavy-duty foil 1/2 cup Smokin' Whisky Grilling sauce Mesquite and Apple pellets Allow ribs to come to room temperature. Peel membrane off bone side of slab. Trim ribs as needed. In a glass bowl, combine the rubs and mustard together, mixing thoroughly. Apply a thin coat on rib meat. Wrap ribs tightly in foil.
North Carolina Pork Shoulder (Approx. cooking time: 9-12 hrs.) 1 pork shoulder roast (5 to 8 lbs.) 1 bottle of your favorite MAK Grilling Sauce 1 Cup Apple Juice Onion buns Hickory pellets Note: In order to get meat to properly shred, you must achieve an internal meat temperature of 190-210 degrees. Total cooking time for the average sized pork shoulder is 9-12 hours. Please plan accordingly. Trim pork shoulder if needed, leaving 1/4-1/2 inch thick fat cap on meat, set aside.
FISH & SEAFOOD Simple Salmon Steaks (Approx. cooking time: 20 min.) 1- 6oz. Salmon steak per person 2 tsp. MAK Fish Rub 2 tsp. olive oil Hickory Pellets Rinse steaks under cold running water. Towel pat dry. Apply olive oil to each side individually. Lightly sprinkle MAK Fish Rub over each side of steak. With Flame Zone™ cover removed, start grill and adjust setpoint temperature to 450 degrees. Allow grill to pre-heat, approximately 10 minutes.
Grilled Shrimp (Approx. cooking time: 30 min.) 2 lbs. raw shrimp, thawed if necessary MAK Chipotle Rub Bamboo skewers Any variety of MAK Barbecue sauce Cherry or Hickory pellets Peel and de-vein shrimp; sprinkle with MAK Chipotle Rub and allow to marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Soak wood skewers, in boiling hot water for at least 30 minutes. Remove shrimp from refrigerator and thread onto skewers. With Flame Zone™ cover removed, start grill and adjust setpoint temperature at 300 degrees.
BAKED GOODS Take N’ Bake Pizza (Approx. cooking time: 12-22 min.) 1- Fresh Take N' Bake Pizza Any variety of pellets Remove plastic wrap and any printed matter from pizza. With the Flame Zone™ cover in place, start grill, adjusting setpoint temperature to 445 degrees. Pre-heat grill, approximately 10 minutes. Place pizza on cardboard tray inside grill, close lid and cook for approximately 12-22 minutes, depending on thickness of pizza crust.
Cold Smoked Cheese (Approx. cooking time: 20-60 min.) 1 block of cheese (hard variety is recommended) Aluminum foil Cherry, Hickory, or Mesquite pellets Note: Smoking cheese is best done when the outside temperature is below 80 degrees. With Flame Zone™ cover in place, start grill and adjust setpoint temperature to Smoke. Allow grill to pre-heat, approximately 10 minutes. Cut cheese into blocks no more than 1.5" thick. Place a layer of foil on grid inside the Warmer/Smoker box.
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