Do's and Don'ts of the Cobb

Do...

Always check the silicon grommets are in place on the base unit before cooking.
Clean the Cobb after each use.
Have a heatproof surface next to the Cobb - when lifting the lid you will need a surface to rest it on. The multi-purpose Cobb cutting board is designed for this as well as for cutting food and resting/keeping warm your cooked food.
When cooking, remove the lid as INFREQUENTLY as possible. Resist the urge to peek! - this will effect the cooking time.
Turn the food at least once during the cooking time.
Use the metal handle for lifting up the grill when adding food to the moat.
Remove the grill plate, griddle, fry pan, fry dish & dome after cooking - this prevents a build up of heat in the Cobb and cooking surface.
For easier cleaning, when you have finished cooking, soak up any liquids from the moat using tongs and kitchen roll while it's still warm.

DO NOT USE LIGHTER FLUID in the Cobb.
Do not cover the Cobb with the dome when not cooking.
Do not put the fry pan, fry dish, griddle or dome on when there are open flames while lighting the Cobb.
Do not overload the Cobb. Do not light or use the Cobb indoors.
Do not cover the Cobb with a cooking surface or dome until coals are 30% grey in colour.
Do not add extra unlit coals when you are cooking food.
Do not close air-vents. The Cobb needs air circulation.
When smoking food, do not add liquid to the moat.