WSM 22.5" question

[biaviian]

The lid on my 22.5" does not fit well.  I can get it on the smoker, but I have to practically stand on the lid to get a seal.  Is this normal?  My 18" does not have this issue.  If there weren't a second handle, on the side of the lid, I wouldn't be able to get it on and off.

 

[cmayna]

When I used my weber 22" charcoal grill/smoker,  I use large binder clips to hold the lid down firmly.  No smoke leaks.

 

[biaviian]

 
When I used my weber 22" charcoal grill/smoker,  I use large binder clips to hold the lid down firmly.  No smoke leaks.

Do you have to apply a lot of force to get the lid seated on the ring as it is supposed to?

 

[SmokinAl]

It sounds to me like the center section or the lid is bent. 

They should fit together easily.

The good news is they are easy to bend back in shape.

Al

 

[cmayna]

Here's the binder clips in action


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[gr8day]

Sounds like your mid section is slightly out of round if it is you can give it a bear hug to reform it so the lid fits better, if it's new and that doesn't work for you call Weber Customer service and they'll probably ship you a new mid section. 

 

[biaviian]

 
Sounds like your mid section is slightly out of round if it is you can give it a bear hug to reform it so the lid fits better, if it's new and that doesn't work for you call Weber Customer service and they'll probably ship you a new mid section. 

Thanks for the reminder!  I called last night and I need to put the lid on a glass or 100% flat surface to see if it is warped.  If not then the center section is.  Either way, they will replace the part that is defective.  I almost forgot to do the test.