Daisy Wheel stuck. Help!

Jayme · April 2012

Hello! I'm new to this forum/owning a big green egg. I purchased a small used from a guy moving out of town. It's been working great and I'm already planning on saving up for a large! I have one problem with this used one. The daisy wheel/cast iron top is stuck on the egg. I'm not entirely sure what the best way is to get it off. I don't want to damage the egg! It works fine as it, but it would be nice to be able to removed it and put on the ceramic top.

Thanks!

pezking7p · April 2012

I use a stick to break mine free, I use it like a spear, not a baseball bat.

Mighty_Quinn · April 2012

Have you tried lighting the egg and seeing if it comes off once hot?

travisstrick · April 2012

Maybe use a non toxic lubricant. Something like water, Crisco, or Pam.

RichardBronosky · April 2012

Ask the seller if they glued or siliconed it.

TripleD · April 2012

WD-40 works on everything.

travisstrick · April 2012

WD-40 works on everything.

Except the food you give to your family.

xraypat23 · April 2012

blowtorch? heat up the daisy wheel top and it should expand, releasing it. Or build a fire inside and pull off with a pair of leather gloves.

troutgeek · April 2012

Any chance the guy put a gasket on the top? Has the daisy wheel ever come off. Yes, I'd try taking it off when hot.

pezking7p · April 2012

This happens to my daisy wheel almost every time I use it due to juices from meat, etc. Just bump it with a stick a few times until it comes loose.

Edit: WHOOPS, already answered this thread. Sorry!

Jayme · April 2012

Thanks for all the replies! I just used a screw driver from the under side and that bumped it free! It was very, very gooped up though so I will give it a good cleaning.

MO_Smoke1 · April 2012

I always store mine with the wheel opened up. That way it is open while I'm trying to get the fire going. It will loosen up when it gets hot.

OLD NORTH STATE BBQ CO. · April 2012

If its really locked up, just drop it in the egg for a really hot burn. You'll have to reseason it after, but whatever is locking it up should break free during the burn.

Ottawa_Eggman · April 2012

Try a food grade silicone spray like this

http://www.emisupply.com/catalog/sprayway-food-grade-silicone-spray-p-3232.html

Shawn · April 2012

I use canola oil!

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