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Superior Wood Superior Wood Pellet BBQ Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grills Smoker-Grills GENERAL MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill Model EP-429-2G...
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Owners 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.
¼” x ½” screws and lock washers. legs , tighten as much as possible by hand, then using caster wrench provided, tighten threads all the way flush with leg base. Step 3 Step 2 MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
Secure the box to the barbecue body using the ¼” x ½” screws and lock washers. Step 5 - 1 Step 5 - 2 STEP 6 Step 6 Install back splash using 6 each ¼” x ½” screws and lock washers. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
4. Set grill SETPOINT to HIGH and let the unit run for 30 minutes to season the grill before cooking any foods. 5. Once “seasoned”, adjust the SETPOINT temperature to any desired setting and start cooking on your MAK GRILL! MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
180 degrees. It may also be used for “cold smoking” foods such as cheese on the smoke setting. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
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The display will show the temperature of the food under each probe number 1,2 & 3. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
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If the grill is turned off all alarms will reset to OFF. Screen Displays 4 & 5 - PROBES 2 & 3 - Description & Settings are the same as Probe 1. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
Press the SET button to start the ELAPSED TIME, press again to stop. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to reset the timer back to zero. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
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Another way to stop a user program is to adjust the SETPOINT temperature Screen Displays 9 & 10 - USER 2 & 3 - Description & Settings same as User 1. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
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In this case you will have to enable the manual mode if you choose to operate your grill until a new thermocouple is installed. MANUAL mode is a timed sequence so grill temperatures will vary. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
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Simply turn the grill off and let the PELLET BOSS™ do the rest! If you wish to override the SHUT DOWN mode just press any button and the unit will power off. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
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This will help keep your grill working and looking great for many years. Be sure to keep your pellets dry, wet pellets will expand and could cause your pellet feed system to jam. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
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Auger. Be sure the plug is completely connected to the back of the control board. If the auger still isn't turning see ”Auger isn't turning” in this section. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
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It is labeled “fan”. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
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It is labeled “fan”. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
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(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.
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Hood River Cherry: Slightly sweet, but also tart for darker meats. Washington Apple: Dense and fruity flavor for ham, pork chops or sausage. Smokehouse Maple: Sweet mild flavor for white meats. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
Rare 130°F. (approximately 5-6 minutes per side), medium 140°F (approximately 7 minutes per side), well-done 155°F.(approximately 8-9 minutes per side) Serve with MAK Smokin' Whiskey Grilling Sauce on the side. MAK GRiLLS Owners Manual • Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill • Model EP-429-2G...
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Brisket (Approx. cooking time: 12-18 hours) 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.
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POULTRY Whole Chicken (Approx. cooking time: 2-2.5 hours) 1-whole chicken (4-5lbs) 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2-3 Tbsp. MAK Bird Rub Optional: vertical roaster Any variety of pellets 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.
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PORK SWEET N' SPICY BABY BACK RIBS (Approx. cooking time: 3 hours) 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.
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NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE PORK SHOULDER (Approx. cooking time: 9-12 hours) 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.
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FISH & SEAFOOD SMOKED SALMON (Approx. cooking time: 35-40 min.) 1 whole salmon, gutted and cleaned 2 Tbsp. MAK Fish Rub Alder pellets 24 hours before cooking, apply a light coating of MAK Fish Rub over salmon and in cavity. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, with the Flame Zone™...
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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.
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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.
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