East Oak Glass Door Thermal Stress Failure

Door glass cracks or shatters during or after a cooking cycle.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Cold liquid splashed on hot glass, Impact damage to door, Manufacturing defect in tempered glass, Over-tightened door hardware stressing glass

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the smoker and do not operate it with broken glass. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling broken glass.

Steps:

  • Carefully remove loose glass pieces from the door and interior.
  • Vacuum or sweep the area thoroughly to remove shards.

Repair: Replace the entire glass door assembly or door glass panel according to East Oak parts availability. Avoid spraying cold liquids on hot glass in the future.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Glass Door Assembly
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