Miele KM 451 - Manual (Page 6)

Protection from damage
Do not drop anything on the ce-
ramic surface of the cooktop. Al-
though the ceramic glass is shock and
scratch resistant, it is not shock or
scratch proof.
Do not use pots or pans with pro-
nounced edges or ridges on the
ceramic cooktop. These could scratch
the cooktop permanently. Grains of salt
and sand can also scratch.Make sure
that the bases of any pots and pans are
clean, free of any fat or oils and are dry.
Do not allow either solid or liquid
sugar, pieces of plastic or alu-
minium foil to fall on the cooking zones
when they are hot. If these residues are
allowed to cool on the ceramic surface
pitting or even cracking could occur.
Any spills should be removed as
quickly as possible to prevent them
from burning on and becoming difficult
to remove.
Do not use a steam cleaner to
clean the appliance. Steam could
penetrate electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Never place hot pots or pans over
the touch controls, as the underly-
ing electronics may be damaged.
In areas subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, keep
the appliance and its surroundings
clean at all times. Any damage caused
by pests will not be covered under war-
ranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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