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Lid Won't open
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Eggnoramus,[p] Hinges are fine. Your gasket is toast. You need to drop a starter cude down into the egg to get to started again. Once it gets warm enough you should be able pull it open. [p] Alternately you can try to carefully work a putty knife around the lid.
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Eggnoramus,[p]Sounds to me like you welded it shut. Reheat the bad boy. It'll loosen the adhesive that's holding it shut, once you get it open cut strips of Aulminum Foil and place between gaskets. Close lid and allow it to cool. Once it cools follow the link below.
[ul][li]How to install a Rutland[/ul] -
Celtic Wolf,
Yes that seems to be the case. I'm warming it back up now. Do I need a new gasket? This is brand new.
Thanks for the help!!
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Celtic Wolf,
Yes that seems to be the case. I'm warming it back up now. Do I need a new gasket? This is brand new.
Thanks for the help!!
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Mike in Abita,[p] Most likely yes. You can go the Rutland route or get a new one from your dealer or BGE.
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Celtic Wolf,[p]I agree. I think he should contact his dealer. If his EGG is this new, his dealer might want to make it right. [p]Mike
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Eggnoramus,[p]You will quickly see if you need a new gasket, once you get the egg opened. However, most likely the answer is yes.[p]From what others are saying, you can still cook. I burned my gasket on the second cook. Mine was replaced free, but I think if it happens again I am going to the Rutland gasket material.[p]Kent
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