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Page 2: ...fire or other emergency unplug the unit from the power source Before removing the fan access panel or the Pellet Boss for servicing or any other reason disconnect unit from power source WHEN GRILL IS...
Page 3: ...ds Keep pressing the UP button until the words MAK GRILL VER____ appear The version number is on that screen To return back to normal screen press the UP button until SETPONT SMOKE appears on the Pell...
Page 4: ...Direct Grilling System Set Up Page 14 Start Up and Seasoning Grill Page 16 Pellet Boss Explanation Operation Page 18 Pellet Boss Rear View Page 28 Cleaning Your MAK Grill Page 29 Trouble Shooting and...
Page 5: ...ell away from the appliance when it is in use Keep all combustible liquids at least 2 two feet distant from this appliance when it is use this also includes ALL MOTORZIED VEHICLES 4 NEVER place or sto...
Page 6: ...ill Refer to the BBQ PARTS LIST to help you identify the individual components of your grill NOTE The approximate assembly time for this grill is between 60 90 minutes 9 Grill Lid Handle Grip 1 BBQ P...
Page 7: ...ease 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 Spare...
Page 8: ...rench to install 1 4 lock washer 32 1 4 x 5 8 flat washer 4 6 x 3 8 long screw 7 Use 5 64 hex wrench to install 6 lock washer 7 24 25 26 27 28 1 4 20 flat nut 21 29 5 Two Star General Specifications G...
Page 9: ...6 BBQ DIAGRAM...
Page 10: ...an auger and control board 7 Firepot This is where the pellets burn to create the heat and smoke to cook your food Every MAK firepot is removable to allow for easy disposal of accumulated pellet ash F...
Page 11: ...side of the grill on 1 2 Star models On the 3 Star the pellet hopper is on the front of the grill Pellet Hopper Dump Door On the 2 Star the door is on the front right side of the pellet hopper Thermoc...
Page 12: ...left screw hole on the outside of the leg panel 1 6 Secure the leg panel to the bottom shelf by attaching a 1 2 x 20 lock nut to the screw on the inside of the leg panel Finger tighten each of the sc...
Page 13: ...es and five larger holes for the leg panel rivets Please refer to illustration Step 2 1 2 1 The backsplash can be attached to the grill leg panels only one way allowing for the rivets to be seen You m...
Page 14: ...g panels 3 5 Inside the grill insert and finger tighten the other 2 two screws and lock washers illustration 3 6 Do this for all 4 four corners of the barbecue body NOTE You may need to shift the gril...
Page 15: ...ER SMOKER BOX AND GREASE DRAWER HANDLES For each handle you will need to use two 6 x 3 8 screws and 6x 3 8 lock washers as shown in Step 5 STEP 6 INSTALLING THE GRILL LID HANDLE GRIP To help slide the...
Page 16: ...ont of the grease shield is facing towards the firepot and that the clip overlaps the grease shield flange The top overlap lip also needs to be over the top edges of the V shaped flange Refer to illus...
Page 17: ...he covers are removed it channels intense searing heat under what is placed on the 2 two cooking grates 4 The 2 two FlameZone covers fit horizontally over the ports on the FlameZone pan Leave them on...
Page 18: ...y There is an F stamped on the front side of the FlameZone pan Make sure that it is facing the front of the grill The FlameZone covers are placed horizontally over the front and back ports of the Flam...
Page 19: ...temperature to any desired temperature you want and begin cooking on your MAK Grill The first time you start your grill it may take 10 20 ten to twenty minutes before the pellets travel from the pelle...
Page 20: ...fuser You should be able to look into the firepot Reach down and insert your finger into the split ring attached to the firepot securing pin The pin is located on the left hand side of the firepot Pul...
Page 21: ...ture on the display screen will flash Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired cooking temperature When the temperature you want is displayed push the STAR button once to lock in that tempera...
Page 22: ...ew cooking temperature NOTE Once the grill has reached the chosen SETPOINT temperature the Pellet Boss will beep 3 three times AUGER OPERATION ICON A small a will appear in the right hand corner of th...
Page 23: ...a probe jack try drying it out using a can of computer air For best results prevent twisting the probe cable exposing it to high heat or direct flame or immersing it in water To clean wipe the probe w...
Page 24: ...buttons to select your desired starting temperature from smoke to grill Press the STAR button to accept your starting cooking temperature The Pellet Boss screen will now display END1 1 SET NONE Use t...
Page 25: ...display the progress of the sequence by displaying the remaining time left for that sequence or display the meat probe temperature When a sequence change occurs the Pellet Boss will beep 3 times and...
Page 26: ...ove the firepot and dispose of the pellets and ash into a non combustible container Re secure your firepot put all of the interior components back inside the grill Restart the grill allow it to come b...
Page 27: ...rash or refrigerator Restart the grill and start over again Or take your chances and once the grill has reignited and come back to temperature put the food back on and finish cooking it Make sure that...
Page 28: ...reach ALARM ENABLED Press the STAR button Use the UP button to select SILENT Press the STAR button to accept Press and hold the UP button to exit the maintenance screen press and hold the UP button t...
Page 29: ...DE operation You may still cook on your grill while using this function until your replacement Thermocouple arrives Settings To enable MANUAL MODE press and hold the STAR button until the words MANUAL...
Page 30: ...ed on the back left hand side of the Pellet Boss and is protected by a clear plastic cover over the fuse This cover needs to be removed to examine and access the fuse Always use a FAST BLOW 4 0 AMP fu...
Page 31: ...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 t...
Page 32: ...en or other debris Use a shop vac to quickly clean the panel Or remove the panel from the grill and wash it using hot soapy water Rinse dry it and then reattach to the grill 4 Grill Lid To reduce grea...
Page 33: ...tube and igniter tube Dump any pellet ash into a non combustible container Slide the firepot back into position and secure using the firepot pin We recommend emptying your firepot after every 3 three...
Page 34: ...to dry CLEANING EXHAUST LOUVERS 4 Achieving and maintaining proper air flow in your MAK is paramount to getting optimum performance from your grill We strongly recommend that you clean all louvers ins...
Page 35: ...TE Many degreasers are caustic and will damage powder coated surfaces Take care to only use these types of degreasers on the stainless steel on your grill If the manufacturer s label recommends wearin...
Page 36: ...up procedure found in the front of this manual 33 TIPS 4 Always wait until the grill is completely cold before attempting to remove any of the internal components of the grill This includes the cookin...
Page 37: ...ill is plugged in has tripped If using an extension cord unplug the grill from the cord and plug into standard electrical outlet We recommend using only a 12 gauge grounded extension cord I CAN T READ...
Page 38: ...at one of the grill components fan auger motor or igniter is failing or has failed Contact the MAK GRILLS Service Department for assistance MY GFCI CIRCUIT KEEPS TRIPPING This is an indication that yo...
Page 39: ...ssary If the pellets have jammed your auger you will need to remove the auger and clean it and the auger tube out This can be done by removing pellets from the hopper and by removing the firepot Use a...
Page 40: ...ean the exhaust vents on the back wall of the cooking chamber Clean the exterior louvers as well as those in the Warmer Smoker box Damp Pellets Try a fresh bag of pellets Change the brand and variety...
Page 41: ...O which indicates OFF or 1 which indicates ON Example If you wanted to clear out your auger of pellets because you will not be using your grill for an extended period of time Press the UP arrow butto...
Page 42: ...h MAK Rubs Sauces You ll love how they add to the special flavor you get cooking on your MAK GRILL Bird Rub Devil s Punch Grilling Sauce 4 4 Cajun Rub Hickory Grilling Sauce 4 4 Smokin Chipotle Rub Ho...
Page 43: ...it is exposed to unreasonable or extreme weather conditions the unit is re sold or traded to another owner components accessories or fuels not compatible with the unit have been used the unit has been...
Page 44: ...Mesquite Rub 2 Tbsp MAK Whiskey Grilling Sauce Preparation Remove one or both FlameZone covers Start grill and adjust set point temperature to GRILL Allow grill to come to temperature Sprinkle both si...
Page 45: ...enter of grill fat side up Plug meat probe into Pellet Boss and program to alarm at 165F Push probe tip into middle of brisket Close lid and cook for approximately 7 9 hours until internal temperature...
Page 46: ...side of ribs Trim ribs as needed In a glass bowl combine the rubs and mustard together Apply mustard rub mixture to the meat side of the slab of ribs Cooking Place ribs in grill and close lid Smoke fo...
Page 47: ...probe into center of meat without touching bone Plug probe into Pellet Boss controller Set meat probe alarm temperature to 165F Cooking Place shoulder in center of grill fat side up Cook until interna...
Page 48: ...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 Cooking Insert meat probe tip into center of chicken b...
Page 49: ...f 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 Grate citrus In a glass bowl combine mustard rub and cit...
Page 50: ...erature 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 Cooking Place steaks inside grill an...
Page 51: ...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 Sprinkle the rub mixture evenly over shrimp Thread shrim...
Page 52: ...tter Allow pizza to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving Cookies Approximate cooking time 8 10 minutes FlameZone Covered Ingredients 1 Package prepared cookie dough Cookie sheet Preparation S...
Page 53: ...erature Wash potatoes and towel pat dry With a knife cut a slit lengthwise in each potato approximately inch deep Lightly coat each potato with oil Lay out a square of foil twice the size of each pota...
Page 54: ...oint temperature to 400F Allow grill to come up to temperature Wash corn and towel pat dry Carefully pull back husk exposing corn silk Remove corn silk Fold husk back over ear of corn Soak corn in ice...
Page 55: ...water cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp sea salt 2 tsp garlic powder Cookie sheet Preparation Start grill and leave set point on SMOKE Allow grill to come up to temperature In a glass bowl combine Worce...
Page 56: ...ation Start grill and leave set point on SMOKE Allow grill to come up to temperature Cut cheese into planks no more than 1 inches thick Arrange on a layer of foil cookie sheet or plate Put in cold smo...
