Warped cooking grate

[Justin B]

I don't know what to think, my cooking grate has a few bars that are warped up or down quite a bit after only 5 uses. Not sure if this is normal. My spatula slides right under it.

My grandparents have had their Weber kettle since the 60's and the grate is still fine (and original). Something just doesn't seem right with mine.

 

[George L]

Have you tried tweeking them on a level surface? They are easily tweekable.

 

[Gary McD]

The charcoal grates in all 5 of my Weber grills are wraped. I take them out and lay them on the driveway and then whack them with a heavy hammer to realign them.

When they get really bad I pick up new ones at HD.

 

[George Curtis]

never seen a cooking grate warp. are you talking about the charcoal grate ? if so its no big deal.

 

[Bill Freiberger]

Well, if you only used it five times, it's probably still under warranty. I'd call Weber.

Bill

 

[Pat Smith]

You don't by any chance burn them off with a weed burner (torch) do you?

I managed to get one so hot it warped when I was burning it off with my weed burner that I used to start my charcoal.

Pat

 

[Justin B]

I don't use a weedwacker burner gizmo, just the ignitor with regular kingsford. I think I'll call Weber

Thanks