<kylet@ s h 0 r e . n 3 t (Kyle Tucker)> wrote in message
news:aToZb.22526$Xp.99759@attbi_s54...
> In article <1LKYb.67028$jk2.402682@attbi_s53>,
> I done wrote:
>
> > Mine arrived yesterday - so 10 days from order. And as another plus,
> > it came with a free cover inside the box. Not sure if that's always
> > included, but it's labeled outside as if it's a bonus. I'll try to
> > break it in this weekend if we get out of the 20's.
>
> I put this together last night. There was a 2 inch area on the upper
> lip of the center ring that had been bent over apparently by one of
> the cooking grates and the enamel is cracked and chipped away around
> this area. I don't give a hoot about the cosmetics but does this pose
> a problem for corrosion or other issues in the future? I figure it'll
> get mucked up with normal use, but wasn't sure if the enamel missing
> was getting off on the wrong foot.
>
> --
> - Kyle

I dropped the lid on mine a couple of yrs. ago. Bent the handle and fractured
the enamel on both ends (on the lid). No signs of rust yet.

That said, return it or call Weber for a replacement.


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