Stuck Outside Stove Vent

[Skysoldier]

I own a 2020 Greyhawk 26Y. The outside vent for the microwave oven is stuck shut. Even when I release the two tabs it won’t budge. I’m afraid to pry it open with a screwdriver or putty knife thinking I might break or damage the flap. It is very annoying because we can’t vent the stove top burners when cooking. Any ideas?

[Cavie]

use an ice pick and pry it open.

[Randy]

Maybe a automotive plastic pry tool used for trim pieces?

[Jagiven]

Originally Posted by Randy

Maybe a automotive plastic pry tool used for trim pieces?

X2, This video of residing a AL TT, at 6:27 - 7:32 shows a tech installing an outside stove vent. It appears to be a three part system, inner trim ring, vent flap, and outer weather trim. I would look with your flashlight to see if the outer shroud is interfering.

My experience they are very stiff when brand new, probably has some sharp injection mold flashing, that is catching.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IDTMY7AoDM

[PaulB12]

It's broke now(it won't open), so go ahead and pry it open. It may work then, if not it's still broke. In that case just replace the flap.
PaulB12