Mt. Vernon E2 banging noise.

[Reid]

Just purchased a new E2 and had it installed. Is it normal for the stove to POP (metal on metal) the first few firings?

Have only ran it 3 times. When I turn it on HI to start it up it POPs/BANGs like the cast iron is expanding/contracting while heating up. Then when I turn from HI to MED it does the same thing.

Seems to settle down once it gets to the MED range.

The popping is loud enough where it startles you.

Dealer says it's normal for new stove. If so how many times do I need to fire it up to determine if something is wrong. (Dealer did not seem to be too sure)

Thanks,
Reid

 

[corkman]

It’s normal. Can’t say that it’s something that’s gonna go away though. My p68 did it every time on start up and again when cooling down. You’ll get used to it after a while