Tuck-Away scratching lid

[jtface]

After using my kettle for the first time last night, I noticed that the Tuck-Away feature is lightly scratching the finish. Is it faulty, am I using it wrong, or is this completely normal?

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[Mr.CPHo]

Normal wear,  though I’ve seen some use heat shrink wrap on their lid bales to provide some protection. 

[Jan M.]

Hi,
I would say not normal.
Over the time you will get some tiny scratches there but I just checked my lid bails and for all lids it’s impossible to touch this small cam.
So something is different.
I have only 63058 lid bales in use (“old version”)

Jan


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[jtface]

Thanks for the replies so far gents. I have reached out to Weber, but I think I'll duct tape it until I hear from them.

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[jtface]

I did think it was odd that the lid should be able to touch it at all!

Hi,
I would say not normal.
Over the time you will get some tiny scratches there but I just checked my lid bails and for all lids it’s impossible to touch this small cam.
So something is different.
I have only 63058 lid bales in use (“old version”)

Jan


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[bamakettles]

Maybe double check to make sure it is assembled correctly.  I installed a larger lid bale on a couple of mine and realized that I put the tabs backward.  Maybe you can share a side shot?

[jtface]

I'll go and grab one now!

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[jtface]

I don't know if they help?

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[bamakettles]

Appears to be correctly installed, looking at my red LE which is identical.  Maybe a strip of electrical tape on the inside of the piece going up?  Might melt though..... Maybe move the lid in and out very slow and see if there's a high spot rubbing it.  A small piece of tape could make a big difference.

[jtface]

I photographed the point at which it touches in my first post. I don't mind taping temporarily, but I should be able to open/close the lid of an expensive kettle without fear of scratching it to death!

Thank you for your insight [emoji3526]

Appears to be correctly installed, looking at my red LE which is identical.  Maybe a strip of electrical tape on the inside of the piece going up?  Might melt though..... Maybe move the lid in and out very slow and see if there's a high spot rubbing it.  A small piece of tape could make a big difference.

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[JEBIV]

looks to be installed correctly, I honestly have not paid any attention to my newer master touches to see if they hit

[Stoneage]

I use a couple of short pieces of reinforced tubing.

[Lowbrass]

Could you cut a small strip of high heat gasket with the adhesive on back to pad the section?


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[Jan M.]

I photographed the point at which it touches in my first post. I don't mind taping temporarily, but I should be able to open/close the lid of an expensive kettle without fear of scratching it to death!

Thank you for your insight [emoji3526]

Appears to be correctly installed, looking at my red LE which is identical.  Maybe a strip of electrical tape on the inside of the piece going up?  Might melt though..... Maybe move the lid in and out very slow and see if there's a high spot rubbing it.  A small piece of tape could make a big difference.

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That’s exactly the point!
It should work out of the box.
Scratching the lid is pretty sure not the intention of Weber engineers. :-)


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[michaelmilitello]

I have a old L code one touch plus that scratches easily.  When I use it, I just drape an old cotton shop rag over the metal bale, especially in the middle. 


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