Mak Grills ONE STAR GENERAL, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...American Made Pellet Grills OWNER S MANUAL ONE STAR GENERAL TWO STAR GENERAL...

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Page 3: ...their assistance Pellet smoking is both art and science As an art it s about creating delicious food time and time again On a MAK Grill you can smoke roast bake grill and sear with ease As a science i...

Page 4: ...register your grill at www makgrills com registration American Made Pellet Grills Inspected by ___________________ Date _________________ Date Purchased Grill Serial number Pellet Boss Firmware Versi...

Page 5: ...Grills LLC COLD HOT WEATHER TIPS 65 TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIRS 53 WARRANTY 8 ONE STAR GENERAL 11 TWO STAR GENERAL 19 INITIAL BURN IN 27 PELLET BOSS 31 LET S COOK SAFETY INFORMATION 9 TEMPERATURE GUIDE 6...

Page 6: ...ll 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 Customer shouldinspecttheunitonpurchaseforanydef...

Page 7: ...nd built for RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR USE ONLY Any other use may cause serious injury or property damage and will void any and all warranties Carbon monoxide poisoning is especially toxic to mother and chi...

Page 8: ...bly may result in uncontrolled fire Always maintain proper clearance between the grill and combustible materials Minimum airspace around the unit is 24 inches For built in models use only flame retard...

Page 9: ...11 ONE STAR GENERAL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 14 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 15 BBQ DIAGRAM 13 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 ONE STAR GENERAL...

Page 10: ...304 stainless steel internal components SMOKING TEMPERATURE RANGE 170 F 190 F PRIMARY COOKING SURFACE 429 in 19 5 x 22 x 14 TOTAL POSSIBLE COOKING SURFACE 858 in with one full slide in upper grate GRI...

Page 11: ...13 BBQ DIAGRAM ONE STAR GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 Grill Body with attached Pellet Hopper Left leg panel Right leg panel Internal grease drawer 1 2 3 4...

Page 12: ...GREASE DRAWER SMALL HANDLES L ARGE HANDLE W RUBBER GRIP SPLIT COOKING GRATES ASH CLEANOUT COVER K STYLE MEAT PROBE SPARE FUSE HEX WRENCH SET 1 4 20 25 X SCREW 3 8 6 3 8 5 X SCREW 6 5 LOCK WASHER FLAME...

Page 13: ...ease drawer To attach leg panels to the grill align the screw holes attach each panel with six 1 4 20 x 3 8 screws starting from the top and working down Finger tighten the flange nuts to hold the scr...

Page 14: ...ews and two 1 4 lock washers attach the remaining small handle to the pellet hopper lid S 6 TEP S 5 TEP To slide the rubber grip onto the grill lid handle squeeze 2 3 drops of dish soap down the cente...

Page 15: ...the cooking chamber The lip below the slot on the right side of the tray fits over the top of the triangular grease shield When properly installed the grease tray slopes toward the right of the grill...

Page 16: ...ASSEMBLY Customer Service Second to none Made in America This matters Key Factors for choosing MAK Client review quote Quality The workmanship is unbelievable The t and nish of the metalwork is like a...

Page 17: ...19 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 20 BBQ DIAGRAM 21 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 23 PARTS LIST 22 TWO STAR GENERAL TWO STAR GENERAL ASSEMBLY...

Page 18: ...DIMENSIONS 49 H x 60 W x 25 D PRIMARY COOKING SURFACE 429 in 19 5 x 22 x 14 GRILL WEIGHT 235 lbs CONSTRUCTION 304 stainless steel Type 1 ACS HOPPER CAPACITY 20 lbs 1 bag of pellets GREASE COLLECTION...

Page 19: ...21 BBQ DIAGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 Back splash Bottom shelf Internal grease drawer 5 6 7 2 Star Grill Body Warmer Smoker box Left leg panel Right leg panel 1 2 3 4 TWO STAR GENERAL ASSEMBLY...

Page 20: ...LASH F Z LAME ONE COVERS 1 4 lock washer 32 1 4 x 5 8 flat washer 4 1 4 20 flat nut 21 L EFT LEG PANEL W CASTERS R IGHT LEG PANEL W CASTERS K STYLE MEAT PROBE SPLIT COOKING GRATES BOTTOM SHELF W ARMER...

Page 21: ...g assembly upright with the casters on the ground and lock all four casters to keep the leg assembly from moving S 7 TEP Attach the backsplash to the back of the cart assembly using six 1 4 20 x 1 2 s...

Page 22: ...nuts are welded to the legs S 12 TEP To attach the warmer smoker box rest the lip on the left side of the box over the bracket on the right side of the grill body and tilt it into position Finger tig...

Page 23: ...over the hole between the firepot and grease shield To install the small handles onto the pellet hopper lid warmer box lid and grease drawer use two 6 x 3 8 screws and 6 x 3 8 lock washers per handle...

Page 24: ...diffuser over the handles at the bottom of the grease tray The embossed word TOP should be visible 3 Place the FlameZone pan over the raised lip around the top of the grease tray 4 The FlameZone cover...

Page 25: ...in to set selected temperature 7 Press and hold the ON OFF button until it enters COOLDOWN mode Once the grill is assembled it will need to be seasoned before cooking on it This process burns away exc...

Page 26: ...the repot to quickly ignite the pellets You should see smoke in less than one minute and full re in 2 3 minutes To shut the grill off after burn in press and hold ON OFF until the words COOL DOWN appe...

Page 27: ...heat diffuser Remove the split ring attached to the repot securing pin located on the left hand side of the repot Slide the repot to the right until free of the auger and igniter tubes and lift out D...

Page 28: ...fan will decrease in speed depending on the setpoint one minute after the grill has reached it s setpoint Once the grill does switch over to GRILL mode the algorithm will determine how often the auge...

Page 29: ...ontroller is the brains of your grill The three moving parts the FlashFire igniter the auger and the fan are all guided by the Pellet Boss Understanding the Pellet Boss will help you get the most out...

Page 30: ...gs UP ARROW DOWN ARROW You may use up to three temperature meat probes to monitor the internal temperature of your food Plug the probe into any of the three meat probe inputs on the front of the Pelle...

Page 31: ...le failure the grill will be unable to detect temperature However you can still operate your MAK in Manual Mode This function lets you use your grill until a replacement thermocouple arrives FUSE HOLD...

Page 32: ...r be necessary you will better understand where to locate and correctly plug in components Always remove the Pellet Boss carefully to avoid pulling out any connections or plugs on the back of the cont...

Page 33: ...n alarm sounds three times GRILL 170F A Screen Display AUGER OPERATION ICON An A in the righthand corner of the Pellet Boss readout indicates the auger is operating When the auger is not moving the A...

Page 34: ...o set the number of hours then press star to accept Press star to start the timer you can also pause the timer by pushing star at any time during the countdown When the timer reaches zero an alarm sou...

Page 35: ...s to hours using left arrow press star to accept Once you have input your MEAT PROBE temperature or TIME press star once display will read STRT 1 2 SET SMKE SMKE will ash repeat the steps as outlined...

Page 36: ...the grill reaches setpoint the Pellet Boss beeps three times What to Do No steps required TO SHUT OFF ALL AUDIBLE ALARMS ON THE PELLET BOSS Press UP ARROW to reach SILENT press STAR to select When set...

Page 37: ...s 00 00 What to Do Press any button to end alarm TIME 00 00 00 FLAMEOUT 65F What to Do Restart the grill and begin the cook over again Or take your chances and once the grill has reignited and come ba...

Page 38: ...an outage Remove all food from the grill and put it into the trash or refrigerator PWR FAIL 10 28 Press RIGHT ARROW to reach the WEB CONTROL screen Deactivate the alarm by pressing any button What to...

Page 39: ...internal temperature with another probe or thermometer if the temperature is lower than 225 F the probe no longer works MEAT PROBE ALERT S There are three distinct meat probe alerts CHK Indicates the...

Page 40: ...sists remove the fan panel and unplug the auger stop switch from the back of the Pellet Boss Page 34 CHECK TC Remove the fan panel on the left side of the grill body Locate the thermocouple connection...

Page 41: ...ol down the grill The cool down sequence is twenty minutes or less depending on the internal temperature of the grill When the sequence ends the grill shuts off completely COOL SHUT DOWN What to Do No...

Page 42: ...ase a MAK you directly support American engineering construction and employment In return you receive an outstanding product designed to the highest standards for a lifetime of wood re avored family m...

Page 43: ...EANING MAINTENANCE These cleaning tips are meant to keep your MAK Grill looking and operating correctly for as long as possible Always let the grill cool completely before cleaning Cleaning Maintenanc...

Page 44: ...hly P C OWDER OAT Clean the powder coat with mild dish soap and hot water If residue does not easily remove use a scrub pad lightly on the affected area Wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry with a sof...

Page 45: ...accumulates in the bottom of the grill remove the square ash clean out cover and brush the ash through the square opening The ash will fall into the grease drawer on the bottom right of the grill bod...

Page 46: ...Remove debris then rinse in running water and wipe dry Wipe all interior surfaces with a sponge and hot soapy water Dry with a soft towel G S REASE HIELD Remove accumulated ash as needed No other cle...

Page 47: ...hot water to clean the louvers Use a scouring pad or butter knife to remove all debris Each set of louvers at the back of the cooking chamber and leading from the pit to the smoker box on the Two Star...

Page 48: ...Quick Change Grease Pan Cooking Chamber ONCE PER QUARTER INTERIOR EXTERIOR Clean Pellet Hopper Warmer Smoker Box Grease Shield TWICE A YEAR EXTERIOR Clean Fan Panel INTERIOR Heat Diffuser ANNUALLY EX...

Page 49: ...stic degreaser on your grill s stainless steel surfaces If the manufacturer recommends wearing gloves when using their product it s probably caustic We do not recommend using oven cleaner on grill sur...

Page 50: ...burns Regularly use a putty knife to scrape the channels on the front and back of the FlameZone pan to ensure grease ow and drainage Use hot soapy water for routine cleaning For heavy duty cleaning u...

Page 51: ...guide before contacting MAK Grills An extensive FAQ on the MAK Grills website contains additional troubleshooting information If you cannot nd a resolution or if the issue is not addressed call us at...

Page 52: ...lt electrical outlet If it is check the GFCI to see if it has tripped MY PELLET BOSS DISPLAY IS NO LONGER READABLE Press RIGHT ARROW once Press and hold UP ARROW until you see the words MAK GRILL VER...

Page 53: ...es not check the fuse on the back of the Pellet Boss If the fuse is blown the fan auger and igniter will not operate GRILL DOES NOT LIGHT AND DISPLAY READS FLAME OUT CHECK FIREPOT AND HOPPER Unplug th...

Page 54: ...t Boss During start up the auger will run for approximately three minutes It then may shut off for a speci ed period of time depending on the temperature reading inside the grill then continue to run...

Page 55: ...the auger auger tube and surrounding areas of any remaining pellet material Remove the fan access panel from the barbecue body Once the auger bracket is removed twist the auger motor counter clockwise...

Page 56: ...tion persist you can override this feature by removing the fan access panel and disconnecting the connection to the HOPPER SWITCH found on the back ride side of the Pellet Boss board This will complet...

Page 57: ...t settings AA FA and IA To access the maintenance screen turn the grill on and press and hold the UP button until MAK GRILL VER 3 0 or higher is displayed Use the RIGHT button to advance the screen un...

Page 58: ...60 NOTES Questions We ve got answers https makgrills com support TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIRS...

Page 59: ...61 TEMPERATURE GUIDE 60 TIPS TRICKS 61 RUBS SAUCES 64 COOKING METHODS 62 COLD HOT WEATHER TIPS 63 61 LET S COOK...

Page 60: ...veal lamb 160 Turkey chicken 165 Steaks roasts chops 145 rest for 3 minutes Pieces whole bird stuf ng 165 Fresh pork including fresh ham 145 rest for 3 minutes Precooked ham to reheat 165 Frittata qui...

Page 61: ...The MAK takes a lot of the guesswork out of the equation and frees you up to work on your special secret sauce your hidden weapon rub or just to spend time with family and friends Here are a few tips...

Page 62: ...rined sh but this is potentially dangerous and best left to professionals The warmer smoker box on the Two Star General Grill allows you to cold smoke by holding temperatures around 100 F lower than w...

Page 63: ...food tends to cook more quickly To avoid over cooking your food it is best to reduce your cooking temperature except in the case of high heat grilling MAK Grills are designed to operate consistently y...

Page 64: ...s some suggestions for best results Sweeter avors typically work best with pork and chicken while beef turkey and sh are better suited to savory and salty avors Don t be shy when it comes to adding ru...

Page 65: ...at sh C R AJUN UB C R HIPOTLE UB A great go to rub for chicken shell sh and hamburgers F R ISH UB Delicate citrus avors will permeate your seafood and sh Also great on popcorn S R WEET UB M R ESQUITE...

Page 66: ...your eyes D P S EVIL S UNCH AUCE The sweetness of honey with the kick of bourbon imparts full bodied avor to any cut of meat Sweet honey and spicy jalapeno get married and produce the best avor imagin...

Page 67: ...69 69 RECIPES Recipes cooking tips and tricks from the MAK family http makgrills com recipes tips or scan QR code LET S COOK...

Page 68: ...70 GRILL ACCESSORIES Increase your capacity and versatility with MAK accessories http makgrills com accessories or scan QR code...

Page 69: ...anytime we re always eager to hear what our MAK Family is cooking how they re doing it and what tips they can share for making a better outdoor cooked meal We can be reached by phone Monday Friday For...