Mak Grills EP-380-1G Owner's Manual

MAK GRILLS

Owner’s Manual

Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill

Model EP-380-1G

Superior Wood

Pellet BBQ

Smoker-Grills

Superior Wood

Pellet

BBQ

Smoker-Grills

GENERAL

MAK GRILLS

Owner’s Manual

Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grill

Model EP-380-1G

Welcome to the MAK GRILLS family! We're so pleased that you've
chosen an American-made product, proudly manufactured in Dallas,
Oregon. We're proud to be an American-based company that makes
every effort to purchase our materials locally.

If you have any questions concerning the assembly or operation of your
MAK GRILL, please call us at [phone] or email us:
[e-mail]. Additional useful information can also be found
on our website, www.makgrills.com.

Please record the following information here for future reference:

Grill Serial Number: _______________

Inspected by:___________________________________

Date:____________________________

Date Purchased:__________________

From:__________________________________________

Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place for reference if needed.

Any other use may cause serious injury and will void any and all
warranties. Do not operate this grill in the vicinity of any liquid
combustibles such as gasoline, or use any such items inside the unit.
Maintain a clearance of at least (24) twenty-four inches around this grill at
all times. The One Star exhausts out the back of the main chamber so
keep this area clear. Only touch handles with the understanding that the
unit will be HOT during operation. In case of fire or other emergency,
unplug the unit immediately from the power source. Before removing
electronics panel or the Pellet Boss Control™ board for servicing or any
other reason, disconnect unit from power source.

(located on the back side of the pellet hopper)

NOTICE!

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE

ASSEMBLING OR USING YOUR GRILL!

The MAK GRILL was designed for RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR USE
ONLY!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PACKAGE CONTENTS & PARTS LIST Page 3

BBQ DIAGRAM Page 4

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 5

Page 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 7

MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL Page 13

TROUBLE SHOOTING & REPAIR Page 14

GRILL WARRANTY Page 17

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONAL ITEMS Page 18

BASIC MAK GRILL RECIPES Page 20

READ THIS BEFORE USING!

Superior Wood Pellet BBQ Smoker-Grills

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Main body of pellet grill (1)

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Casters, locking (2)

Casters, non-locking (2)

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

There will be limited assembly of your MAK 1 STAR GENERAL GRILL.
Please make sure that you have each of the items listed below when
removing your grill from the packaging. Please refer to the BBQ PARTS
LIST for help in identifying the individual components needed to
assemble and operate your grill.

BBQ PARTS LIST

DESCRIPTION / QUANTITY

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Grease bucket (1)

Heat diffuser (1)

Grease tray (1)

Cooking grate (1)

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Meat probe (1)

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OPTIONAL ITEMS:

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Side Shelf

Storage Shelf

Tool Hook

Meat Probes

Upper Grill Grate

Half Upper Grill Grate

Grill Cover

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Rib Rack

Pellets

Pellet Bucket

Griddle

Searing Grate

FlameZone™ Grease Pan

Remote Boss™ Control

BBQ DIAGRAM

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Your MAK 1 STAR GENERAL is almost completely assembled.
To complete the assembly process, you will need to install each of the
four swivel casters. Before you begin, take the outer cardboard
surrounding the grill from the pallet, flatten it and use that to place the
barbecue onto during assembly. Once you have installed the casters,
have someone help you lift the barbecue upright.

STEP 1
Installing Swivel Caster Wheels

STEP 2
Positioning Heat Deflector Over Firepot

STEP 3
Placing Drip Pan In Place

STEP 4
Placing Cooking Grid In Place

STEP 5
Hanging Grease Bucket

Install the 2 locking casters on the FRONT LEGS, tighten all the way flush
with the leg base.Repeat this process for the two back (non-locking)
casters.

Position the heat deflector over the firepot. The deflector should fit over
the top of the front and rear brackets which hold the heat deflector in
place.

Set the drip pan into position. The short edge should be positioned over
the bracket on the left hand side of the barbecue body. The long, right
side edge of the drip pan should be placed over the grease drain.

Set the cooking grid into place, making sure it is placed in the inside lip of
the barbecue body.

Hang the grease bucket onto the grease drain located on the lower right
hand side of the barbecue body.

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START UP PROCEDURE

SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE

Make sure all items are assembled properly. Remove shipping
supplies from inside the grill.

1) Fill hopper with hardwood barbecue pellets.

2) Plug in the unit to a grounded power source.

3) Turn the power switch ON.

4) Set grill SET POINT to HIGH and let the unit run for 30
minutes to season grill BEFORE COOKING FOOD ON IT
FOR THE FIRST TIME.

Turn the power switch OFF. The Pellet Boss™ will automatically
go into cool-down mode and may run for up to (20) twenty minutes
before the grill completely shuts off.

5) Once “seasoned”, adjust the SET POINT temperature to any
desired setting and start cooking on your MAK GRILL!

Most BBQ recipes tell you to cook all of your meats between 200-250
degrees, until they reach optimal temperature. You will need to use the
meat probe to accurately determine this temperature. Burgers, steaks,
veggies, etc. can be cooked quickly at the higher temperature settings.
Remember, the hotter the SETPOINT temperature, the faster your food
will cook, and the less smoke flavor you will get. As the old BBQ saying
goes, “Low and Slow” really makes a big difference in taste.

Smoking foods can be done using lower temperature settings and the
SMOKE mode.

NOTE: Always wait at least (10) ten minutes after the grill has
completely turned off before placing the grill cover back on
the grill. Never place a cover on a hot grill.

READ THIS BEFORE USING YOUR GRILL!

WARNING! This unit will get extremely hot!

Only touch handles while operating.

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PELLET BOSS
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PERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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ON / OFF SWITCH

FUSE HOLDER

SELECT BUTTON

SET BUTTON

ARROW BUTTONS

TEMPERATURE PROBE JACKS

Main power switch which turns the grill ON and
OFF. When first turned on the grill will go into a
start-up cycle on "SMOKE" and light the pellets
in the fire pot.

The FUSE protects the circuit board from
component failure. Replace blown fuses with
the same style 3.15 amp fuse.

The select button is used to activate different

screens. Each time you push the SELECT
button the screen will change to the next function screen. Press and hold
the SELECT button to keep the desired screen constantly displayed. (A
lock icon will appear on the display screen). To allow the screens to begin
scrolling again, press any button.

Press the SET button to change or accept changes to any screen.
Example: To change the grill set temperature press SET (the screen will
flash) arrow up or down to desired temperature then press SET again to
accept the change.

Use the ARROW buttons to scroll though screens or adjust settings up or
down. Note: Most settings wrap so you can adjust either direction.

Use the Temperature Probe to monitor the internal temperature of the
food you’re cooking. Plug the probe into the jack, run the probe through
the mouse hole on the front left side of the grill opening and insert the
probe end into your food. The display will show the temperature of the
food under each probe number 1,2 & 3.

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PELLET BOSS™
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CREEN DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS &SETTINGS

Screen Display - SET POINT

Description:

Settings:

Shows the temperature setting for the grill cooking chamber.

The SET POINT temperatures can be changed in five degree
increments from SMOKE (170-180 degrees) up to 450 degrees. The
HIGH setting is for cooking food up to 500 degrees. To change the
temperature setting for the grill, press “SET”. The temperature will flash.
Use the arrow keys to adjust to your desired cooking temperature, then
press “SET” again. The new temperature will stop flashing and the grill
will adjust to the new temperature.

Screen Display - GRILL TEMP

Description:

Settings:

Screen Display - PROBE 1

Description:

Settings:

PROBES2&3-Description & Settings are the same as Probe 1.

Shows the temperature inside the grill.

There are no user settings for this screen. To change the temperature
follow the instructions above.

Displays the internal temperature of the food it is inserted into. If no
probe is plugged into the jack, or if the probe is not working, it will
display ”CHECK” Note: the temperature probes have a range of 50 to
225 degrees. If the probe is between 40 and 49 degrees it will display
”LOW”. If the probe is below 40 degrees it will display ”CHECK”. Above
225 degrees the probe display screen will read 225.

To add a SETPOINT alarm for the probe press SET, the screen will
flash, use the arrow buttons to adjust the setting from OFF to 225
degrees. Press SET again to accept. Note: when alarm is set the
display will show ”A” next to the probe temperature. Once the set
temperature is reached the alarm will sound and the screen will flash
until any button is depressed. If the grill is turned off all alarms will reset
to OFF.

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