Ok here we go First you open top of cooler. Then you reach deep to the bottom bypass ones on top once you reached bottom move your hand around till you get just the right one. Pull it out and look at to make sure the Mtns are blue. If they are proceed to place in Billbob. Once in Billbob pop the top and enjoy. Once you get it down pat cooktime should be less than 3 mins. Then start process over.