Question for yoder owners

[mattmountz94]

If i want to use for like an oven say at 450degrees do i leave the heat deflector pan in? I was thinking yes, that the only time i would take it out is for cooking direct over the fire pot. I think i saw though in manual that for anything over 350 you should take the deflector out. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

 

[The_Kapn]

The standard 1-piece deflector is limited to 400° to prevent warping.

The optional 2-piece one can remain in place at any temperature.
You just remove the insert for direct grilling.

Worth every penny to upgrade.

TIM

 

[mattmountz94]

The standard 1-piece deflector is limited to 400° to prevent warping.

The optional 2-piece one can remain in place at any temperature.
You just remove the insert for direct grilling.

Worth every penny to upgrade.

TIM

Thanks, that's what i was looking for. Yea i saw one of the new deflectors when i purchased the 640, just don't have another 200$ right now to spend on it.

 

[Al_T]

Actually the new one piece reinforced deflector shield can be left in place for high temps. Yoder offered a replacementrue to existing owners for the cost of shipping. That may still be going on so you might check. I have the new two piece unit.

 

[mattmountz94]

Actually the new one piece reinforced deflector shield can be left in place for high temps. Yoder offered a replacementrue to existing owners for the cost of shipping. That may still be going on so you might check. I have the new two piece unit.

Well the date on my tag is Feb-2016. My 1 piece deflector sure looks heavy duty compared to what i see people pulling out of theres on youtube. It was the same gauge material as the 2-piece just didn't have the cutout.

 

[The_Kapn]

Actually the new one piece reinforced deflector shield can be left in place for high temps. Yoder offered a replacementrue to existing owners for the cost of shipping. That may still be going on so you might check. I have the new two piece unit.

Thanks for catching that.

I went straight to the 2-piece and forgot all about the 1-piece upgrade.
I think that my reason, if I remember correctly, was the weight of the upgraded plate.
I like to be able to pull the insert and vacuum the fire pot instead of wrestling the plate to clean.

Either would be an improvement over the original plate.

TIM