oily substance underneath versa grate motor

[kserr]

I'm a new user of a St. Croix EXP.We took the side panel off the stove to view the versa grate motor and saw a little bit of oil or grease underneath the tiny little motor. It was moving and seems to be working fine but should I be concerned for future problems? All I can think of is when a car leaks oil its usually a seal.. :-/

 

[mkmh]

Pretty sure this part is "lubed" at the factory, so I would not be concerned about it. You may be seeing some "spill-over" from that.
I hit mine every year with some anti-seize, as per the manual. Might want to make a point of checking it in a month or so, but I would not be worried about it.

 

[Xena]

I'm a new user of a St. Croix EXP.
We took the side panel off the stove to view the versa grate motor and saw
a little bit of oil or grease underneath the tiny little motor.......... should I
be concerned for future problems?

Again, no worries here either. Mine too has a tiny oil spot under the motor.
There are a few little things in there that get lubrication as mkmh said.

 

[kserr]

Thanks for the reassurance I'll keep my eye on it. Also does anyone have the customer service number for StCroix? I can't find it on the website or in my owners manual. Also do they speak English? Or am I patched over to India :coolgrin:

 

[krooser]

Shut the door and enjoy the heat!