KNOB ADJUSTMENT QUESTION

[EFGM]

I am attempting to adjust the knob on an analog and I am not sure how much force to use to get the knob apart. If anyone has done this before can you give me a pointer as I don't seem to be able to accomplish this seemingly simple task.

Copy and Paste from instructions:
You can adjust the temp settings up or down on a Smokin-It smoker
ü Remove the thin cap off the black temperature control knob by using a thin screwdriver
ü Remove the black control knob from the smoker by lifting straight up
ü The black control knob has a knurled center part you can push out by using a flat head screwdriver Please note this part has a small arrow indicator on it to show its current position before you remove it
ü By rotating this part to the right or counter clockwise it will increase the temps
ü Start with moving it around 90 degrees and placing it back into the knob

Thanks

 

[old sarge]

Have you tried pushing from the top/narrow part of the know?

 

[EFGM]

Finally used my scratch all to get her pried up. Did an adjustment and now running a test again. Set temp at 175 for first run to see what swings are now. Then will do 200, 225 and 250. If swings prove out a close average to set we will call her done. Just didn't want to break that plastic. I would not make a good surgeon.  Thanks

 

[old sarge]

Best of luck.

 

[EFGM]

Best of luck.

Thanks Good Man! Thanks for the tip to at least get the knob apart. Still working on the adjustment. I seriously sometimes think I had more time before I retired. Too many projects going on.

 

[EFGM]

Thanks again David and Hank. I was finally able to get it adjusted where it averages about 10* above the set point. This will make a great first smoker for my son. Cycles high and low with a little wider swing than I thought but it is very consistent. Staying cool now with these Texas Highs.

 

[old sarge]

Great going.