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Cast iron grate crack

ShoeBQ
ShoeBQ Posts: 3
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
I used my cast iron grate for the first time tonight to try to sear steaks, and noticed three of the ribs are now cracked :angry: Not being a metal smith, I am VERY surprised at the cracking. I saw some older posts on this but nothing recently. Is this a warranty issue? I never achieved 600 degress on my grill, so I dont think it was excessive heat. Any ideas?
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  • Reverend BSB
    Reverend BSB Posts: 157
    It can happen. My first grate cracked. It is definitely a warranty issue, bring it back to the dealer or call bge.
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  • Hoss
    Hoss Posts: 14,600
    Stress cracks,do not be alarmed,it may not crack anymore.Mine has about 1/8th of the outter ring and part of the grids missing.Makes it easier to grab with welding gloves to remove! :)
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I've only cracked two of 'em. hahaha Haven't had the nerve to use the third - still in the plastic bag. First one cracked after 2-3 cooks - lost a good sized chunk. Second one didn't last much longer, but it only cracked - nothing broke off. Warranty covered 'em, but I think that's only for the first year. Could be wrong about the year though.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • PhilsGrill
    PhilsGrill Posts: 2,256
    If you're lucky yours will break like mine did! Now it is twice as useful!

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  • 2Fategghead
    2Fategghead Posts: 9,624
    I believe they have a year warranty. Call and find out. I had to have mine replaced a while back. Tim
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  • Rolling Egg
    Rolling Egg Posts: 1,995
    Just cook on it. Mine cracked on the second use and has been cracked ever since. I've used it probably 1.5 years. No worries.
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  • SGT BBQ
    SGT BBQ Posts: 190
    My first one cracked on the first cook. I returned the grate and my second one cracked on the first cook. I did not return that grate. It has not cracked or got any worse sense. I have had that grate for over a year now.
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