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Mak Grills EP-429-2G Owner's Manual
Summary of EP-429-2G
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Mak grills owner’s manual pellet bbq smoker-grill model ep-429-2g general.
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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 fi...
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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...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents additional warnings and precautions page 2 bbq parts list page 3 bbq diagram page 6 assembly instructions page 7 quick change grease pan system page 10 pellet boss® explanation & operation page 15 cleaning your mak grill page 23 stainless steel care page 26 trouble shooting and rep...
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Additional warnings and precautions 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 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...
Page 6: Package Contents
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 ide...
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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™ cover tool (1) flamezone™ pan (1) split cooking grates (2) warmer/smoker box grate (1) warmer/smoker box grease tray (1) tool hanger ...
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Description / quantity item hardware: 1/4” x 1/2” long screw (40) use 5/32 hex wrench 1/4” lock washer (37) 1/4” x 5/8” flat washer (5) #6 x 3/8” long screw (6) use 3/32 hex wrench #6 lock washer (6) 24 25 26 27 28 1/4” - 20 nuts (19) 29 note: accessories not manufactured by mak grills, or made for ...
Page 9: Bbq Diagram
Bbq diagram 6.
Page 10: Assembly Instructions
Assembly instructions note: the assembly of this 2 star general grill requires (2) two people. Before you begin the assembly process, remove the outer cardboard surrounding the grill. Flatten the cardboard and use it to place the barbecue on during assembly. Remove all parts and components from the ...
Page 11: Box Handles
Step 4: install backsplash using 6-¼”x ½” screws and ¼” lock washers and nuts, install backsplash as shown in step 4. Step 4 step 3: install warmer/smoker box with the assistance of another person, tilt the warmer/smoker box into position by resting the lip of the box on the hanging hem bracket, as ...
Page 12: Grip
Step 6: install grill lid handle with grip warning! This product contains a chemical known to the state of california to cause cancer. Step 7: install tool hook step 8: install warmer/smoker box components step 9: install triangular grease shield step 10: install ash clean out cover step 11: install...
Page 13: Components
Step 12 step 12: cut off diffuser zip ties cut off the zip ties holding the heat diffuser in place. Now, position the diffuser over the firepot, making sure that the letter “f” is facing the front of the grill. The legs of the diffuser should be positioned between the front and rear brackets as show...
Page 14: Tips
Tips some grill owners cover their flamezone™ pan with a layer of aluminum foil. If you do this, be sure to puncture holes in the foil on the raised dimples of the pan to ensure that direct heat is achieved. Make sure to never allow the foil to block or obstruct the ports in the grease tray. Always ...
Page 15: Start Up Procedure:
Start up and seasoning procedures make sure all interior grill components are installed correctly before proceeding! Start up procedure: grounded 110 electrical outlet starting your grill in cold weather: 1) fill hopper with hardwood barbecue pellets. Never use fuel pellets. 2) plug grill power cord...
Page 16: Shut Down Procedure:
While the grill is igniting, the pellet boss® display will alternate between setpoint temperature and igniting and the grill temperature. Once a steady fire has been established in the grill, the pellet boss® will switch out of igniting and into cooking mode. The igniter will also automatically shut...
Page 17: After Every 3-5 Uses
Cleaning out your firepot: after every 3-5 uses note: before emptying your firepot, make sure the grill is completely cool! Non-combustible for optimum performance, it is strongly recommended that you empty the firepot , more often if you perform long-term “low and slow” smoking sessions. To empty t...
Page 18: Pellet Boss
Pellet boss o perating i nstructions ® on/off button star button example: arrow buttons example: 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. The star button is used to activate different functions and screens. It act...
Page 19: Auger Operation Icon
Auger operation icon note: the auger does not turn continuously unless you are cooking at temperatures above 450f. Note: as a safety feature, the auger will stop whenever the pellet hopper lid is opened. It will resume operation when the lid is closed. Temperature/meat probe inputs note: keep the pe...
Page 20: Pellet Boss
Pellet boss ® s creen d isplay d escriptions & s ettings screen display- setpoint temperature description: note: when you first turn on the grill, the default setpoint temperature is smoke. Settings: note: once the grill has reached the chosen setpoint temperature, the pellet boss® will beep (3) thr...
Page 21: Moisture.
Note: the temperature probes have a range of 32f to 225f. If the probe temperature is below 32f, the screen will display “low”. If the probe is not plugged in correctly, the screen will display “check”. Above 225f, the probe display screen will display “high”. Probes 2 &3- description and settings a...
Page 22: Screen Display-User 1
Screen display-user 1 description: for user 2 & 3—follow the above steps to program. Descriptions are the same for user 2 and 3. Note: you can only use (1) one user program at a time. Once a program is set, it will remain until you change it. There are (3) three user programs available for use. Set ...
Page 23: Active Screen Scroll
Active screen scroll description: settings: screen lock description: settings: alarms description: settings: to entirely shut off all audible alarms on the pellet boss®: manual mode description: settings: the screen will scroll through all active screens (screens for functions that are in use) when ...
Page 24: Igniting Pellets
Note: because there is no working thermocouple, the screen will not show the grill temperature. To return to the normal mode, press and hold the star button until setpoint smoke appears. Igniting pellets description: settings: cool & shut down description: settings: fuse holder fast blow 2 amp note:...
Page 25: Pellet Boss
T hermocouple m olex p lug w i -f i /b lue t ooth r eceptacle c hip a larm m odule u pdate c onnection h opper s witch f use p ower i gniter a uger f an g rounding l ug pellet boss ® pellet boss ® rear view use this diagram to familiarize yourself with each of the components and plug receptacles fou...
Page 26: 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! Exterior: note: let grill cool completely before attempting any cleaning. Fan panel: t...
Page 27: Interior:
Interior: cooking grates: while grates are still warm from cooking, take a grill brush and scrub off food debris. Follow by rubbing a paper towel from front to back on the grates to finish cleaning. Use a brush or steel wool to clean off debris. Rinse under running water and dry using a soft cloth o...
Page 28: Cleaning Exhaust Louvers
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 when the drawer starts to get full, carefully pull it out using the drawer handle. You may need to support the drawer with both hands to keep from spilling the contents. Dispose of the drawer contents as you would with any cooking grease. Finish cleaning the drawer by wiping it out w...
Page 29: Cleaner On Your Grill.
Care and cleaning of stainless steel: 4 4 for more difficult cleaning situations, use only a white or pink scrubbie. When cleaning the exterior stainless surface of your grill, be sure to rub only in the direction of the grain finish lines. Finish by wiping down the cleaned areas with a damp, soft c...
Page 30: Winterizing Your Grill
Winterizing your grill if you plan on not 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 of all pellets. This will prevent the pellets from absorbing ambient moisture in the air and jamming your auger. Use the p...
Page 31: Display Will Not Turn On
Trouble shooting & repairs note: there are various support videos available on the mak grills website (www.Makgrills.Com) to help you with replacing mak grill components and provide step-by-step instructions on how to perform the most common repairs. Note: only attempt to service or repair your mak ...
Page 32: Firepot And Hopper
Grill does not light. Display reads flame out, check firepot and hopper do this only when the grill is completely cold! Note: before accessing the back of the pellet boss® or any electrical component, unplug the grill from the electrical outlet. Igniter red receptacle . Auger white receptacle. Note:...
Page 33: Manual Lighting Procedure
Manual lighting procedure fan does not run fan blue receptacle. Auger is not turning in the event that your igniter fails and will not light the pellets in the firepot, you can still start your grill using the easy to follow manual lighting instructions below: start with a completely clean firepot. ...
Page 34: Pellet Hopper.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Remove the (2) two auger mounting screws from the rear of the auger motor. Remove the (4) four auger bracket screws from the front and back side of the hopper. Once the auger bracket is removed, twist the auger motor counter clockwise to essentially unscrew it from the au...
Page 35: Maintenance Screen.
Turning components on or off using the pellet boss® maintenance screen. . Once the auger has been cleared of pellets, go back to the service screen and restore all of the components back to aa, fa, ia to ensure that the grill components will work automatically as they are intended to. Periodically y...
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Grill cover mak grills mobile™ rib rack searing grate upper grill grate t wo s tar a ccessories super smoker box cabinet kit griddle half upper grill grate 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 flav...
Page 37: Rill
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 w...
Page 38: 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. Beef steaks (approximate coo...
Page 39: Brisket
Brisket (approximate cooking time: 12-18 hours) flamezone™: covered ingredients: 1 whole brisket (approx. 12-18 lbs.) ¼ cup mak mesquite rub ¼ cup mak sweet rub 1 cup beef bouillon (1 cube in hot water) 1 cup mak grilling sauce (any variety) aluminum foil note: brisket cannot be cooked quickly. It i...
Page 40: Pork
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 co...
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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: sta...
Page 42: Poultry
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 temperatur...
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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 adjus...
Page 44: Fish & Seafood
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 ...
Page 45: Grilled Shrimp
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...
Page 46: Baked Goods
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 cardboard tray cooki...
Page 47: Vegetables
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 t...
Page 48: Corn On The Cob
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 pa...
Page 49: Baked Potato
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 dr...
Page 50: Smoking
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. (approximate cooking time: 30-45 minutes) flamezone™: covered ing...
Page 51: Cold Smoked Cheese
Cold smoked cheese (approximate cooking time: 20-45 minutes) flamezone™: covered 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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