Keep the oven, hob and grill clean. A build-up of fat and bits of food can start a fire.
Keep electrical leads from trailing over or going near the cooker.
Prepare whip topping with 1 cup milk and vanilla. Add remaining 1 3/4 cup milk and pudding mix. Blend then beat at high speed for 2 minutes. Stir in coconut. Spoon in pie shell and chill 4 hours. Garnish as desired