My e210 grill lid is peeling on the inside- is this dangerous- should I just scrape these flakes off?
144967
What you are seeing is a layer of carbon from previous BBQ that is flaking off. This is normal .
144968
I believe this is probably just accumulated "baked on" residue from your grilling activities over an extended period of time. I periodically brush the "flaking pieces" off, GENTLY, with the wire brush I use to clean the caste iron cooking grates. I then brush off the flakes that fall onto the cooking grate and surrounding area so they don't affect future grilling activities. I don't believe these flakes are any type of hazardous coating coming loose from the inside of the grill's cover.
144969
Our grill lid has been peeling for years and creates no problem whatsoever.....just disregard!
144970
Peeling inside of lid is normal. Feel free to periodically scrape off, you don't want that in your food! At first it may appear as 'peeling paint' of some sort, but I assure you it is not.
309322
Thats not good! We bought it and have used it a lot - and no problems. If you got it from Amazon, have you contacted them first to see it you go through them or Weber? Have you cleaned it off with a brush? Maybe its clogged.
1046789
peeling on the outside or inside of the wok? Mine is still okay, this is an iron wok, shouldn't have a coating of any kind
1773707
I had the same problem because the metal disk on the right side of the grilling rack. It has little bumps on it that are supposed to fit into matching indentations in the side of the grill itself. There is a spot to hold it flat, and another spot to hold it slightly tilted. On mine, the metal disc was bent so the bumps didn't fully engage the indents. I tried to straighten it out myself, but couldn't. Contacted MECO, and after seeing pictures & my description of the problem sent me a whole new handle/heating element/grill rack piece. Once I replaced it, everything worked as it should. Of course there is also the possibility you installed it in the wrong hole on the left side of the grill, and it won't work. Apparently this is very common, since their customer service was pretty sure that was the problem until I sent them pictures showing it was installed correctly.
540268
teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs completely. i clean mine outside with soap, water, and a super soft brush everytime i use it. enjoy! teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs... » Read More teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs completely. i clean mine outside with soap, water, and a super soft brush everytime i use it. enjoy! « Show Less
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Definitely not! Contact the seller immediately and don't use this grill again. Mine hasn't done that.
237893
I haven't had that problem, but I've only picked them up by the wooden handles. After having used the grill for a few times, I now have several cracks on the grates, and they still don't index securely into the supports. The quality of the cast parts is poor.
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I woul take it apart and clean it once a season. I did not do this and the supports for the heat deflectors are rusting away. I think this is a fatal occurrence and would want to avoid at all cost. I think that is the grill's weak spot.
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I would be careful and tread lightly with an SOS pad. Probably it wouldn't hurt, especially if you didn't exert a lot of pressure, but if you scratch the surface, that area will always be a sticking point, as well as a place for rust to start. I've never found an SOS to be necessary. I always grease, butter or spray my pan, and if something does stick, I let it soak a little while, then use a plastic scrubber, and it always comes right off. Happy roasting!
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The front unscrews with a Phillips head screwdriver. Be careful though, the inside heating element, being ceramic, is brittle as heck. A bit of dust shouldn't affect the function much, and since it doesn't have a fan passing air through it, it shouldn't build up a heavy deposit. If you want to clean it, I'd focus on the front grill itself and leave the heating elements alone.
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We use a scraper and scrape the griddle lightly before each use. The high heat pretty much burns off everything. I've never had to remove to clean. We've owned it for awhile now and it permanently stays on one side of our grill. It's the BEST purchase for our Weber we have ever made! We even purchased one for my father in law, and he loves it! Hope this helps!
1457928
The grill ships with a tool designed to scrape the v shape. At the end of the season, as with any grill, use a wire brush mounted on a spindle with a cordless drill to clean it back to factory condition.This a great little grill
538364
I did it last weekend, and it isn't that difficult. However, the badges I purchased are flat, and I am still trying to get the rear badge to adhere on the curve of the trunk lid. To remove, on the trunk-remove the lid liner on the inside, remove two screws retaining the badge from inside. I pried mine off with a plastic door panel removal tool, although have also seen people do it with plastic coated wire or fishing line. Heating with a hair drier helps. For the front, I recommend against removing the grill, it is a real pain. I broke mine to remove it and then the new one fit into the spot. Takes about an hour to hour and a half. I did it last weekend, and it isn't that difficult. However, the badges I purchased are flat, and I am still trying to get the rear badge to adhere on the curve of the trunk lid. To remove, on the trunk-remove the lid liner on the inside, remove two screws retaining the badge from inside. I pried mine off with a plastic door panel removal tool, although have also seen people do it with plastic coated wire or fishing line. Heating with a hair drier helps. For the front, I recommend against removing the grill, it is a real pain. I broke mine to remove it and then the new one fit into the... » Read More I did it last weekend, and it isn't that difficult. However, the badges I purchased are flat, and I am still trying to get the rear badge to adhere on the curve of the trunk lid. To remove, on the trunk-remove the lid liner on the inside, remove two screws retaining the badge from inside. I pried mine off with a plastic door panel removal tool, although have also seen people do it with plastic coated wire or fishing line. Heating with a hair drier helps. For the front, I recommend against removing the grill, it is a real pain. I broke mine to remove it and then the new one fit into the spot. Takes about an hour to hour and a half. « Show Less
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I haven't had this problem but I suggest you lay grill face down on a flat surface and make sure it's not warped also try and see if the lip is curled in somewhere Good luck
157484
If the inside was cleaned with an SOS pad or metal brush (non stainless steel grade), the carbon scraped into the stainless will rust and spread locally. Dissimilar metals contacting each other will cause oxidation.I've been using my thermos daily for almost 1 1/2 yrs and take extra care when cleaning the inside from build up of coffee grime... been jamming the butt end of a wood spoon and a scotch-brite pad to scrape the inside clean, it's effort but works great. Other than a few minor dents, my thermos has had no issues.
415700
We just bought ours and washed it for first time tonight. Before packing her first lunch, we noticed the black smudges, mostly in grooves and near edges though also some on flatter portions of the pieces. After scrubbing and scraping, it mostly is coming off. It looks like something burned or remnants from manufacturing (since ours is brand new). I emailed the company for information; we'll see if they replace.
388676
Just get a grill cleaning brush. I use my brush to clean the grates after I use my grill and I've never had an issue getting anything off.