New camp chef - newbie question

[Alldaytuesdays]

Hello all, just jumping into pellet smoking with a new Camp Chef. Probably a dumb question but would anyone know or have a guess at what this metal “tab” is. Was already attached when I put my smoker together. It keeps the lid from closing completely (very small gap). Anyone have a camp chef or have an idea on this?

 

[udaman]

i don't have a camp chef but that that appears to be flap that would cover the probe hole when not in use, just my thought, it shouldn't be above the hole,

 

[eddiememphis]

... that appears to be flap that would cover the probe hole when not in use...

Haha! Yup. I agree with Uda.

It is an aluminum cover for the probe hole. It was caught in the up position and smashed over by the lid.

Take it off if you have the correct tools and hammer it flat. Or try to pry it back while in place.

Or don't worry about it.

 

[bregent]

If you can't get it straightened out easily, contact CC and they'll send you a new one.

 

[dubob]

Hello all, just jumping into pellet smoking with a new Camp Chef. Probably a dumb question but would anyone know or have a guess at what this metal “tab” is. Was already attached when I put my smoker together. It keeps the lid from closing completely (very small gap). Anyone have a camp chef or have an idea on this?
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As already stated, it is a cover for the probe hole. Straighten it out and let it fall and do it's thing - cover the probe hole.