Do's and Don'ts when using your Cobb

The Do's
1. Clean the Cobb after each use.
2. Have a heatproof surface next to the Cobb - when lifting the lid you will need a surface to rest it on.
3. When cooking, remove the lid as INFREQUENTLY as possible. Resist the urge to peek!
4. Turn the food at least once during the cooking time.
5. Use the metal handle for lifting up the grill when adding food to the moat.
6. Remove the grill/skillet/wok cooking surface after cooking - this prevents a build up of heat in the Cobb.
7. Add water to the moat after cooking and leave until coals burn out. This creates steam and makes cleaning easier.

The Don'ts
Do not use lighter fluid in the Cobb.
Do not cover the Cobb with the dome when not cooking.
Do not put the pan, wok, griddle or dome on when there are open flames while lighting the charcoal briquettes.
Do not overload the Cobb.
Do not light the Cobb indoors.
Do not cover the Cobb until coals are 30% grey in color.
Do not add extra unlit coals when you are cooking food.
Do not close airvents. The Cobb needs air circulation.
When smoking food, do not add liquid to the moat.

Take care
Mr D