Does the black rubber seal face the grill or the back of the machine? It seems misleading.
73020
The rubber seal faces the back of the machine for a tight fit and to reduce noise.
73021
The black rubber seal faces the machine to keep air from getting around the filter. It works GREAT!!
1273463
Yes it screws on with a tight seal because it has a small rubber gasket/washer in between.
458015
Pam, there is a little hole at the bottom of each grill that I lined up. Once that was lined up, I held the space by each clip together (pretty tightly) and it went right over the grills. But I believe you have to have it lined but almost perfectly and that's why I based it off of. I hope that helps.
2149828
Also, put the lid down off center then rotate it so it faces front. I highly recommend you buy a replacement gasket NOW. I have one of his cookers heading to the trash after an unsuccessful six month search
655602
Well, I'm not sure if I understand. Mine has an indentation on the bottom towards the back, and a slight mark above on the top part. It looks like where the two parts are welded together.
551397
I have this model. I got it January 2014 and have used it at least six times. There is no rubber seal but the door is very tight. No problems there. I use a remote thermometer dropped down through the top hole (Maverick ET-732 Redi Chek) and it works great. I really have enjoyed this and I have never used a smoker before this one. Hope this helps.
1679820
I have noticed this as well the rear has a flame that goes the full width of the BBQ grill to connect the flame on each burner. I cook on the back half of the grill and keep stuff in the front portion to keep warm\slow cook.
318342
There is a large drip trough on the skillet side. The grill side doesn't really have one but the ridges are quite deep.
1023715
No. It seals all the way around and only pops off if run over (ours by a loader dish is a little oblong now)
2087063
There is only one seal required. It goes on the back, and the cap keeps the grease in from the front.
1228099
Yes it does have a rubber seal around the lid. It seems to be made very very well but I haven't had a chance to try it out yet.
1091825
I have these and yes they do have a rubber seal on them. The bigger one seems to fit tighter than the small one. I do love mine!
147192
It has a rubber gasket. The side holes for the hinge wire are too big and not in the right location. Seal is not tight, these will leak air!
1087898
Mine has the burner on one side but not a fire box,, not sure what that would be. If though the dimension is the same as the burner side it should. My advice is to return it if it's not to late depending from where you bought it. The latest second cover purchase didn't even last the season this year before fading to a light almost white! Black on the back side though since there was no sun able to get to it. The rest of the grill is all rusting away and it's just two years since purchase. It's always been covered too. I'll never buy any of their products again. Run to get a refund while you can is my advice.
53900
There should be everything you see in the picture. What you can't see is a copper rod used to help hold up the burner. The rod slides through holes on either side of the metal part that holds the burner. You also can't see the burner or the grill grate. Anything else?
1521140
Various posts stated that it was due to a missing rubber seal however! Mine was in place just like the day I purchased. My father who's an engineer said they use cheap parts that once heated a few too many times (via using the machine), they lose power and strength. There was suction but it went from functional to barely there at all In a matter of days. Do not waste your money!!
1734572
Check the rubber gasket. If it is getting brittle, it will not seal. A cheap, easy fix.