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MAK GRILLS
Owner's Manual
Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill
Model EP-429-2G

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  • Page 1 Superior Wood Superior Wood Pellet BBQ Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grills Smoker-Grills GENERAL MAK GRILLS Owner’s Manual Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill Model EP-429-2G...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Superior Wood Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grills ABLE OF ONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS Page 3 BBQ PARTS LIST Page 3 DIAGRAM Page 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 READ THIS BEFORE USING! Page 11 QUICK CHANGE GREASE PAN SYSTEM Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 15 MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL Page 22 TROUBLE SHOOTING &...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    ACKAGE ONTENTS There will be some assembly required with your grill. All necessary hardware and tools needed for proper assembly are included. Make sure you have each of the items listed below before starting assembly. Refer to the BARBECUE PARTS LIST to identify the individual components of your grill.
  • Page 5 DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY ITEM Grease bucket (1) Heat diffuser (1) Grease shield Grease tray frame (1) FlameZone™ covers (2) FlameZone™ cover tool (1) FlameZone™ pan (1) Split cooking grates (2) Warmer/Smoker Box Grate (1) Warmer/Smoker Box grease tray (1) Tool hanger (1) Tool pack (1) Owner’s manual (1) Meat probe (1)

  • Page 6: Meat

    Note: Accessories not manufactured by MAK GRILLS, or made for MAK GRILLS may end up causing 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...

  • Page 7: Bbq Diagram

    BBQ D IAGRAM...

  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    SSEMBLY NSTRUCTIONS 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.

  • Page 9: Warmer/Smoker Box

    STEP 3 (Step 3-1) 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 3-2) Secure the box to the barbecue body using the ¼” x ½” screws, lock washers and nuts. Step 3 Step 3 STEP 4...

  • Page 10: Grease

    Step 6 STEP 6 Place the Warmer/Smoker box grease tray and grate into the bottom of the Warmer/Smoker box. STEP 7 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.

  • Page 11: Flamezone™

    STEP 9 STEP 10 Install tool hook using 3 each Place the grease shield into 1/4” x 1/2” long screws and 1/4” x position, making sure the bottom 5/8” flat washers. clip is facing towards the firepot, and that the lip overlaps the flange on both sides of the grease drain.

  • Page 12: Read This Before Using

    READ THIS BEFORE USING YOUR GRILL! Warning this unit will get extremely hot! Only touch handles while operating. Start Up and Seasoning Procedures. Make sure all items are installed properly. Start up procedure. 1) Fill hopper with hardwood barbecue pellets. 2) Plug grill power cord into electrical outlet or power source.
  • Page 13 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 using the FlameZone®...

  • Page 14: Quick Change Grease Pan System

    UICK HANGE REASE YSTEM COMPONENTS There are three main components to the grease pan system: 1) Outer frame, which sits on the metal lip which is on the inside perimeter of the main barbecue body. 2) The FlameZone® insert pan-for use when doing high temperature grilling.
  • Page 15 Hot, soapy water can be used for general cleaning. For heavy-duty cleaning, it is advisable that you use a degreaser and a stiff brush to help remove food particles, grease and smoke. After washing, let the components dry before placing them back into the grill.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    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. When first turned on, the grill will begin the ignition cycle. SMOKE will be displayed.
  • Page 17 ARROW BUTTONS There are four arrow buttons: LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT ARROW buttons to scroll through screens or adjust settings up or down. To change screens or move from one function to another, use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button. Pressing the RIGHT button will advance the screen forward.
  • Page 18 PELLET BOSS ® & S CREEN ISPLAY ESCRIPTIONS ETTINGS Screen Display - SET POINT 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 200 degrees up to 450 degrees.
  • Page 19 NOTE: For best results, prevent twisting the probe cable, exposing it to high heat or direct flame, or immersing them in water. To clean, wipe the probe with a damp cloth with mild detergent. The probes should only be used to monitor internal meat temperatures, not your grill's cooking temperature.
  • Page 20 Press the STAR key to accept your starting cooking temperature. The screen will now display END 1.1. SET: NONE. Use the ARROW buttons for NONE, TIME or MEAT PROBE 1, 2 or 3. If you have selected a MEAT PROBE, you will need to select a temperature for the probe to reach in order for the program to go to the 1.2 setting in the program.
  • Page 21 ALARMS Description: When ALARMS are set and reached, the Pellet Boss ® will sound a LOUD beep, and the appropriate display screen will flash. The alarm is programmed to sound for (10) ten minutes before it automatically shuts off. Settings: To end an active alarm, push any button on the Pellet Boss ®...
  • Page 22 HOW TO INSTALL REMOTE BOSS WIRELESS CONTROL Note: Videos of the installation process for the Remote Boss are available on the MAK GRILLS website, www.makgrills.com. Click on the videos link on the front page. Unplug the grill from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 23: Maintaining Your Grill

    MAK GR LL AINTAINING 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.

  • Page 24: Trouble Shooting & Repair

    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. Help is available Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-4:30PM Pacific Time or email us: service@makgrills.com...
  • Page 25 PROBLEM ACTION TO TAKE Grill Still Does Be sure firepot is free from excessive pellet ash, which Not Light can cover the igniter rod and prevent the pellets from lighting. 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.
  • Page 26 For any additional operation issues not covered in this guide, please contact your local MAK GRILLS DEALER. You may also phone us at (503) 623-1234 between 9AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday, Pacific Time. You may also contact us via email:...

  • Page 27: 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 28 Introducing MAK'S ALL-STAR HAZELNUT BLEND BBQ PELLETS! Just like MAK GRILLS, our Hazelnut Blend BBQ Pellets are different than all the others. We start with select Northwest Hazelnut (Filbert) wood, and then add fruit and other flavor woods to create a mouth-watering, 100% all wood blend that will compliment any type of food cooked on your pellet grill.
  • Page 29 CCESSORIES Remote Boss™ Grill Cover Wireless Control Searing Grate Griddle Grill Scrubber Upper Grill Grate Meat Probes Half Upper Grill Grate Rib Rack Pellet Bucket...

  • Page 30: Basic Mak Grill Recipes

    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.
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 POULTRY Whole Chicken (Approx. cooking time: 2 - 2.5 hrs.) 1-whole chicken (4-5lbs) 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2-3 Tbsp. MAK Bird Rub Optional: vertical roaster Flame Zone™: Covered Wipe chicken down, remove gizzards and trim off excess skin from tail and neck section.
  • Page 33 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 Flame Zone™: Covered Allow ribs to come to room temperature.
  • Page 34 North Carolina Pork Shoulder (Approx. cooking time: 9-12 hrs.) 1 pork shoulder roast (5 to 8 lbs.) 1 quart apple cider vinegar 1 quart water 2 oz. dried red peppers, chopped 1 tsp. salt Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1 bottle of your favorite MAK Grilling Sauce Onion buns Flame Zone™: Covered...
  • Page 35 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 Flame Zone™: Covered Rinse steaks under cold, running water. Towel pat dry. Apply olive oil to each side.
  • Page 36 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 Flame Zone™: Uncovered Peel and de-vein shrimp; sprinkle with MAK Chipotle Rub. Marinate shrimp in refrigerator for one hour. Soak wood skewers in boiling hot water for 30 minutes.
  • Page 37 BAKED GOODS Take N’ Bake Pizza (Approx. cooking time: 12-22 min.) 1- Fresh Take N' Bake Pizza Flame Zone™: Covered Remove plastic wrap and any printed matter from pizza. 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.
  • Page 38 Cold Smoked Cheese (Approx. cooking time: 20-60 min.) 1 block of cheese (hard variety is recommended) Aluminum foil Flame Zone™: Covered Note: Smoking cheese is best done when the outside temperature is below 80 degrees. Start grill and adjust setpoint temperature to Smoke. Allow grill to pre- heat, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Page 40 www.makgrills.com...

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