Miele KM82-2 - Manual (Page 10)

Burner description
Safety thermostat
All burners are equipped with safety
thermostats that prevent them from
overheating.
The thermostats may trip
. . . if unsuitable cooking pots are used.
For example, pots with uneven bases
or which are too small.
. . . when burners are used without a
pot or pan.
Burner description
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