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  • Page 1 Front Cover...
  • Page 2 MAK GRILLS OWNER'S MANUAL PELLET BBQ SMOKER-GRILL MODEL EP-429-2G NOTICE! PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR USING THIS PELLET FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH! CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Pellet Boss® Rear View Page 28 Cleaning Your MAK Grill Page 29 Trouble Shooting and Repair Page 34 Manual Lighting Instructions Page 35 Two Star Accessories Page 39 Grill Warranty Page 40 Basic MAK Recipes Page 41 Copyright 2018 MAK Grills LLC...

  • Page 5: Additional Warnings And Precautions

    ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Always use this product outside, in a well ventilated area. NEVER use indoors or an enclosed area without proper ventilation. If this unit is not properly installed or assembled, a fire may result. To reduce the risk of fire, follow the assembly instructions and clearance requirements. A MAJOR CAUSE OF FIRES IS THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES (AIR SPACES) TO COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS.

  • Page 6: Bbq Parts List

    PACKAGE CONTENTS There will some assembly required with your grill. All necessary parts, hardware and tools needed for proper assembly are included with your grill. Make sure that you have each of the items listed before you attempt assembly of this grill. Refer to the BBQ PARTS LIST to help you identify the individual components of your grill.
  • Page 7 DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY ITEM 2 Qt. Grease drawer (1) Heat diffuser (1) Ash Cleanout Cover (1) Grease shield (1) Grease tray frame (1) FlameZone™ covers (2) FlameZone™ pan (1) Split cooking grates (2) Warmer/Smoker box grate (1) Warmer/Smoker box grease tray (1) Tool hanger (1) Hex Wrench Set (1) Meat probe (1)

  • Page 8: Hex Wrench

    Cooking temperature range: 200F-500F NOTE: Accessories not manufactured by MAK GRILLS, or made for MAK GRILLS, may cause damage to your grill. When purchasing an accessory, make sure that it does not interfere or restrict the airflow within the grill. If you have any...

  • Page 9: Bbq Diagram

    BBQ DIAGRAM...

  • Page 10: Mak Glossary

    LOSSARY These definitions will help you become familiar with the various components and features of your MAK Grill. Ash Clean Out Firepot The ash clean out is located to the right of the This is where the pellets burn to create the heat and firepot in the bottom of the grill body.

  • Page 11: Grill Lid

    Grill Body Upper Grate Slides Is the main cooking chamber and lid. The pellet Are located on the left and right side of the grill hopper, auger tube, Warmer/Smoker box (2 Star hood. only) and leg panels attach to the grill body. Warmer/Smoker Box Grill Leg Panels Attaches to the right side of the 2 Star grill body.

  • Page 12: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The assembly of your MAK 2 Star Grill requires (2) two people. Before starting the assembly process, remove the outer cardboard sleeve surrounding the grill. Flatten the sleeve and use it to place the grill body on during leg panel assembly. Be sure to remove ALL parts and components from the grill and pallet before starting the assembly process.
  • Page 13 1-8 When you are finished attaching the right leg panel to the bottom shelf, lay the right leg panel down on top of the cardboard surround and attach the left leg panel by repeating steps 1-4 through 1-6. You have now completed assembling the grill cart.
  • Page 14 STEP 3: ATTACHING THE GRILL BODY TO THE GRILL CART NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT ALL (4) FOUR CASTERS ARE LOCKED BEFORE STARTING THIS PART OF THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. 3-1 Using one other person, lift the pellet hopper and grill body assembly on to the cart and gently set it down on the leg panels on each side of the cart.

  • Page 15: Grill Lid Handle

    STEP 4: INSTALL WARMER/SMOKER BOX Step 4-1 With the assistance of one other person, tilt the Warmer/Smoker box into position by resting the lip at the left side of the box over the bracket on the barbecue body as shown in Step 4-1. Step 4-2 Attach the Warmer/Smoker box to the barbecue body using five 1/4”-20 x 1/2”...

  • Page 16: Warmer/Smoker Box Grease

    STEP 9: INSTALLING WARMER/SMOKER Step 9 BOX COMPONENTS Open the Warmer/Smoker box lid. Place the Warmer/Smoker box grease tray inside the box first. Next, add the Warmer/Smoker box grate so that it fits inside the grease tray. Refer to illustration Step 9 reference. STEP 10: INSTALLING THE TRIANGULAR GREASE SHIELD Place the Triangular Grease Shield into place as...

  • Page 17: Flamezone™ Direct Grilling System Set-Up

    FLAMEZONE™ DIRECT GRILLING SYSTEM SET-UP There are (5) five main components to the FlameZone™ direct grilling system: 1)The Grease Tray (outer frame) sits inside the barbecue body on the lip which runs around the entire perimeter of the cooking chamber. It channels grease and dripping from the cooking chamber into the (2) two quart grease drawer.
  • Page 18 Once the Grease Tray is properly installed, you will want to put the square Heat Diffuser in place by slipping it over the handles in the center of the Grease Tray. Make sure that you are able to see the embossed word TOP on the top of the Heat Diffuser.

  • Page 19: Start Up And Seasoning Grill

    READ THIS BEFORE USING YOUR GRILL! Warning: This unit will get extremely hot! Only touch handles while operating this grill. START UP AND SEASONING PROCEDURES Make sure each of the interior grill components (firepot, triangular grease shield, ash clean out cover, FlameZone™ pan system and cooking grates) are installed correctly and in proper position before proceeding! Start Up Procedure: 1) Fill hopper with hardwood barbecue pellets.
  • Page 20 Changing Pellets: To change the variety of pellets you are using, place a container under the pellet hopper dump door. 1) Change pellets before starting the grill. 2) Turn the bezel on the pellet hopper dump door counter-clockwise until you can pull the dump door open. Allow the pellets to flow into the container below the pellet hopper dump.

  • Page 21: Pellet Boss® Explanation & Operation

    ® PELLET BOSS PERATING NSTRUCTIONS ON/OFF BUTTON This button is on the left-hand side of the Pellet Boss® control faceplate. To turn the grill on or off, press the button once. STAR BUTTON The STAR button is used to activate different functions and screens.
  • Page 22 PELLET BOSS ® & S CREEN ISPLAY ESCRIPTIONS ETTINGS Screen Display- SETPOINT TEMPERATURE Description: Shows the temperature setting for the main cooking chamber. NOTE: When you first turn on the grill, the default SETPOINT temperature is SMOKE. Settings: The SETPOINT temperature can be changed in (5) five degree increments from 200F to 450F.
  • Page 23 Screen Display-GRILL Description: Shows the temperature inside the grill. Settings: There are no user settings for this screen. To change the grill cooking temperature, follow the instructions for Setpoint Temperature. Screen Display- PROBE 1 Description: The internal food temperature of Meat Probe 1. Settings: To add an alarm for the probe, press the RIGHT button on the Pellet Boss®...
  • Page 24 Screen Display-ELAPSED TIMER Description: Keeps track of the total amount of cooking time. When activated, the timer counts up in both hours and minutes. Settings: Press the RIGHT button on the Pellet Boss® until ELASPED TIMER is reached. Press the STAR button to start the ELAPSED TIMER. To stop the ELAPSED TIMER, press the STAR button again.
  • Page 25 SET:SMKE to select either a MEAT PROBE temperature or TIME range you wish the second step to operate at. Use this process to set up steps 1.3; 1.4 or 1.5 if so desired. To END the program, set END 1.2 to NONE. Ÿ...
  • Page 26 What To Do: Check to see if there is a grease fire in the grill. If so, immediately turn the grill completely OFF. Ÿ Remove the food from the grill and shut the lid until the fire dies out. Ÿ Once the grease fire is out restart the grill.
  • Page 27 Check the internal temperature with another probe or thermometer. If Ÿ the temperature is lower than 225F, it would indicate that the probe has stopped working. Contact MAK Grills for a replacement. Power Interruption: Description: The Pellet Boss® will beep and the display screen will show POWER INTERRUPTION.
  • Page 28 Wi-FI Web Control Time Out: Description: This alert function will only take place if you have installed the MAK Grills Mobile™ Wi-Fi on your Pellet Boss®. The display will read TIME OUT and the Pellet Boss® will beep continuously for (10) ten minutes, or until the alarm has been turned off.
  • Page 29 Hopper Open Description: Alerts you that the pellet hopper door is open or not fully engaging with the auger stop switch. The Pellet Boss® display will show HOPPER OPEN. What To Do: Close the hopper lid. If the Pellet Boss® display still says HOPPER OPEN, check the alignment of the auger stop switch attached to the left outside wall of the pellet hopper and the magnet on the inside lip of the hoper lid for proper alignment.
  • Page 30 Screen Display: COOL & SHUT DOWN Description: This screen appears whenever you press the ON/OFF button to turn the grill OFF. The fan will continue to run to help burn all of the unburnt pellets in the firepot, and help to cool down the grill. The cool down sequence will run for approximately (20) twenty minutes.

  • Page 31: Pellet Boss® Rear View

    PELLET BOSS ® REAR VIEW Use this diagram to familiarize yourself with each of the components and plug receptacles found on the back of the Pellet Boss® control board. In the event that you will need to do any grill repairs, you will have a better idea where to locate and correctly plug in a component.

  • Page 32: Cleaning Your Mak Grill

    CLEANING YOUR MAK GRILL In order to keep your MAK looking as good as new and operating correctly, follow these recommended cleaning/maintenance guidelines. Take care of your MAK, and it will take good care of you! NOTE: Let grill cool completely before attempting any cleaning. EXTERIOR: 4 Stainless Steel: It is recommended that every time you want to cook on your 2 Star, that you wipe down your grill lid, (front and back)
  • Page 33 INTERIOR: 4 Ash Clean Out: When there is sufficient pellet ash accumulation in the bottom of the barbecue, remove the square ash clean out cover and brush the ash through the square opening. The ash will fall into the (2) two quart grease drawer located on the right underside of the barbecue body.
  • Page 34 Grease Shield: Soak in hot, soapy water. If needed, use a piece of steel wool or a stiff brush to clean. Rinse under running water. Dry with a soft cloth or towel. Thermocouple: In order to maintain proper temperature control of your grill, it's important to keep the Thermocouple clean.
  • Page 35 RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED EXTERIOR CLEANING INTERIOR CLEANING SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Clean Grill Finish Firepot WEEKLY WEEKLY Grill Shelves Grease Pan Louvers Quick Change Grease Pan MONTHLY MONTHLY Grease Chute Cooking Chamber ONCE PER ONCE PER Clean Pellet Hopper Grease Shield QUARTER Warmer/Smoker Box QUARTER TWICE TWICE...
  • Page 36 WINTERIZING YOUR GRILL If you won’t be using your MAK for an extended period of time during the wet months, we strongly advise that you empty the pellet hopper and auger tube and firepot of all pellets. This will prevent the pellets from absorbing ambient moisture in the air and jamming your auger.

  • Page 37: Trouble Shooting And Repair

    NOTE: There are various support videos available on the MAK Grills website; www.makgrills.com to help you with replacing grill components and provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to perform the most common grill repairs.

  • Page 38: Manual Lighting Instructions

    This is an indication that your igniter is going out. Ÿ Follow the instructions for turning off your igniter on page 38. Ÿ Contact your dealer or MAK GRILLS about getting a replacement igniter. Ÿ Follow Manual Lighting Procedure steps until you replacement igniter arrives.
  • Page 39 FAN DOES NOT RUN Ÿ The fan should operate any time the power is turned on. If the fan is not running, unplug the power cord, remove the fan/access panel to get to the back of the controller. Make sure that the wire labeled fan is plugged into the blue receptacle.
  • Page 40 NOTE: Never put spilled pellets from the ground back into your pellet hopper. NOTE: If the auger still does not operate, call the MAK GRILLS service department for additional help. GRILL IS NOT GENERATING AS MUCH SMOKE AS BEFORE Ÿ...
  • Page 41 The Pellet Boss® will return to the SETPOINT SMOKE (default) screen. We have developed an extensive FAQ on the MAK Grills website. Please refer to that for additional troubleshooting/repair information. For any additional information not covered in this manual, you may phone us at (503) 623-1234 between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday Pacific Time, or contact us via email: support@makgrills.com...

  • Page 42: Two Star Accessories

    CCESSORIES Grills Mobile™ Grill Cover Searing Grate Griddle Half Three Quarters Super or Full Upper Smoker Box Racks Meat Probes Cabinet Door Front Shelf Rib Rack MAK GRILL RUBS & SAUCES Enhance the flavor of your favorite meats and foods with MAK Rubs & Sauces. You’ll love how they add to the special flavor you get cooking on your MAK GRILL.

  • Page 43: Grill Warranty

    (3) years from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal residential use and maintenance. MAK GRILLS will provide a replacement part for any part found by MAK GRILLS to be defective and shall not be responsible for any re-assembly. Original part(s) approved for return by the MAK GRILLS Service Department must be returned prepaid by customer.

  • Page 44: Basic Mak Recipes

    BASIC MAK GRILL RECIPES Here are some basic recipes to get you cooking on your MAK GRILL. These recipes will help you become familiar with how your grill operates and the many features it has. Remember, you can use virtually ANY recipe on your MAK Grill.
  • Page 45 Brisket (Approximate cooking time: 12-18 hours) FlameZone™: Covered 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 weight of your brisket.
  • Page 46 PORK Baby Back Ribs (Approximate cooking time: 3 hours) FlameZone™: Covered Ingredients: 1 – 3 slabs babyback ribs 3 Tbsp. MAK Sweet Rub 3 Tbsp. MAK Chipotle Rub 1/3 cup yellow mustard ½ cup MAK Honey Stinger Sauce Aluminum foil Preparation: Start grill and leave set point on SMOKE Allow grill to come up to temperature...
  • Page 47 Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce (Approximate cooking time: 10-14 hours) FlameZone™: Covered Ingredients: 1 – 7-10lb. pork shoulder (butt, not picnic) ½ cup brown sugar tightly packed 1 cup apple juice (slightly warm) 1 bottle MAK Bird Rub 1 bottle MAK Hickory Grilling Sauce Aluminum foil Preparation: Start grill and adjust set point temperature to 220F...
  • Page 48 POULTRY Whole Chicken (Approximate cooking time: 2-2.5 hours) FlameZone™: Covered Ingredients: 1– Whole chicken (approx. 4-5lbs.) 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2-3 Tbsp. MAK Bird Rub Optional: Vertical roaster Preparation: Start grill and adjust set point temperature to 325F Allow grill to come up to temperature With a paper towel wipe chicken down Apply a thin layer of olive oil on entire outside of chicken Apply MAK Bird Rub to entire outside of chicken...
  • Page 49 Citrus-Mustard Chicken Wings (Approximate cooking time: 20-30 minutes) FlameZone™: Uncovered Ingredients: 2-4 lbs. chicken wings rinsed and dried ½ cup yellow mustard 1-2 Tbsp. MAK Bird Rub Zest of 2 medium sized limes Zest of 2 medium lemons Zest of 1 large orange Preparation: Start grill and adjust set point temperature to 450F Allow grill to come up to temperature...
  • Page 50 FISH & SEAFOOD Salmon Steaks (Approximate cooking time: 20 minutes) FlameZone™: Uncovered Ingredients: 1– 6oz. Salmon steak per person 2 tsp. MAK Fish Rub 2 tsp. olive oil Preparation: Start grill and adjust set point temperature to 450F Allow grill to come up to temperature Rinse steaks under cold running water Towel pat dry Apply olive oil and Fish Rub to each side of Salmon steak...
  • Page 51 Grilled Shrimp (Approximate cooking time: 30 minutes) FlameZone™: Uncovered Ingredients: 2 lbs. raw, peeled shrimp, thawed if necessary 1-2 Tbsp. MAK Chipotle Rub 1-2 Tbsp. MAK Fish Rub Bamboo skewers Any variety of MAK Grilling Sauce Preparation: Start grill and adjust set point temperature to 300F Allow grill to come up to temperature Peel and de-vein shrimp In a glass bowl, combine MAK Chipotle and Fish rubs...
  • Page 52 BAKED GOODS Take 'N Bake Pizza (Approximate cooking time: 12-22 minutes) FlameZone™: Covered Ingredients: One fresh Take 'N Bake Pizza Preparation: Start grill and adjust set point temperature to 425F Allow grill to come up to temperature Remove plastic wrap from pizza, leave on oven safe cardboard tray Cooking: Place pizza inside grill and close lid Cook for length of time recommended in pizza cooking instructions...
  • Page 53 VEGETABLES Baked Potato (Approximate cooking time: 60 minutes) FlameZone™: Covered Ingredients: 1 medium sized potato per person 2 tsp. olive oil 2 tsp. MAK Bird or Cajun Rub Aluminum foil Preparation: Start grill and adjust set point to 350F Allow grill to come up to temperature Wash potatoes and towel pat dry With a knife, cut a slit lengthwise in each potato, approximately ¼...
  • Page 54 Corn on the Cob (Approximate cooking time: 20 minutes) FlameZone™: Uncovered Ingredients: 1 ear of corn per person 1 pan ice water 1 stick of butter Salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Start grill and adjust set point temperature to 400F Allow grill to come up to temperature Wash corn and towel pat dry Carefully pull back husk, exposing corn silk...
  • Page 55 SMOKING NOTE: If your grill does not have a Warmer/Smoker box, you can still smoke the below items in the main cooking chamber. The smoke temperature will be hotter, so the items may be done sooner than indicated in the recipes below. Cold Smoked Nuts (Approximate cooking time: 30-45 minutes) FlameZone™: Covered...
  • Page 56 Cold Smoked Cheese (Approximate cooking time: 20-45 minutes) FlameZone™: Covered NOTE: Smoking cheese is best done when the outside temperature is below 80F Ingredients: 1 block of cheese (semi-hard or hard cheese is recommended) Aluminum foil Preparation: Start grill and leave set point on SMOKE Allow grill to come up to temperature Cut cheese into planks no more than 1–½”...

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