Miele KM 443 - Manual (Page 5)

Injury prevention
Do not touch the cooktop or the
area surrounding it during or im-
mediately after use. The cooktop may
be hot even though it is dark in color.
Areas near it may become hot enough
to cause burns. During or after use, do
not touch, or let clothing or other flam-
mable materials touch the cooktop or
surface areas near it until they have
cooled. Wait for the residual heat
indicator lights go out.
CAUTION: Do not store toys or
items of interest to children in
cabinets above or behind the appli-
ance. Children climbing onto the
cooktop to reach these items may be
injured.
Do not leave children alone -
Children should not be left alone in
the area where the appliance is in
use.They should never be allowed to sit
or stand on any part of the appliance.
Protect your hands with insulated
gloves or potholders when using
the appliance. Only use dry, heat
resistant potholders. Moist or damp
potholders used on hot surfaces can
result in steam burns. Do not let the
potholder touch the heating element.
Do not use towels or other bulky items
near the appliance.
Clean the cook top with caution -
If a wet sponge or cloth is used to
wipe spills off a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid steam burns.
Also,some cleaners can produce
harmful fumes if applied to a hot
surface.
Keep all pans out of reach of
children. Danger of burns!
Pan handles should be turned in
and not extend over the area of a
burner to reduce risk of burns, ignition
of flammable materials, and spills due
to unintentionnal contact with the pan.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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