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Post by clomama2 on Jun 12, 2022 13:43:48 GMT -5
Hi all, I've got a lovely Chambers C model that needs some help with the griddle lift mechanism. When I lift the griddle to access the broiler, it's pretty squeeky/squealy and it doesn't lift smoothly and easily. The mechanism feels like it's strong but it really feels like it needs some kind of lubrication. Wasn't sure how to get it into where it needs to be applied and not sure what to use. I'm a complete novice but am hoping with some sage advice I can eliminate this pesky problem!
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Post by nana on Jun 13, 2022 16:34:23 GMT -5
I’m sure someone more knowledgeable will chime in soon with good advice. My expertise runs to the cooking side of things. It’s been slow on this forum lately, so be patient, it may take a few days! In the meanwhile, maybe some more info would be helpful…Was it working fine before and this is a new problem? Or is it a new (to you) stove and you’re not sure when it was last worked on?
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Post by mach12 on Jun 30, 2022 14:10:21 GMT -5
If I can get to it with a small brush, I use high temperature anti-seize, like you use on engine exhaust stud and bolt threads. If it's a pivot point or bearing where the lubricant has to find its way in, I use synthetic automatic transmission fluid. It's good lubricant and works its way in really well. Neither of those are NSF certified, so shouldn't be used where there's actual contact with food but are fine in places like broiler box linkage. In both cases, a little goes a long way, too, so use sparingly. Where I need a food grade NSF product, I use Super Lube oils and greases. They're a bit pricier but work well too. Here's a link to one of their products but there are more, depending on where you're using it, such as servicing the power head of a stand mixer, you'll want their grease. www.lowes.com/pd/Super-Lube-1-Pint-Multi-Use-Synthetic-Oil-with-Syncolon-174-PTFE/5000294539?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-bng-_-PLA_HDW_145_General-Hardware-_-5000294539-_-Online-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&msclkid=41e68683119e1502e5aae43ee24f6844&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA_HDW_145_General-Hardware&utm_term=4585375808982225&utm_content=HDW_Sos-General-Hardware_PLA&gclid=41e68683119e1502e5aae43ee24f6844&gclsrc=3p.ds
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