Miele KM 421 Operating manual - Page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Injury prevention ~ Do not touch the cooktop or the area surrounding it during or immediately after use. The cooktop may be hot even though it is dark in color. Areas near it may become hot enough to cause burns. Do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch the cooktop or areas near it until they have cooled. Wait until the residual heat indicators go out. ~ CAUTION: Do not store toys or items of interest to children in cabinets above or behind the appliance. Children climbing onto the cooktop to reach these items may be injured. ~ Children should not be left alone or unattended near the appliance when 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. Use only dry, heat resistant potholders. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces can result in steam burns. Do not let the potholder touch the hot heating element. Do not use towels or other bulky items near the appliance. ~ To prevent burns and breathing difficulty, allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning. Some cleaners may produce toxic fumes if applied to a hot surface. ~ Keep all pans out of reach of children. Danger of burns ~ Pot and pan handles should be turned inward and not extend over the countertop to reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spills. ~ Use the proper pan size. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the heating element. Using undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing or handles becoming hot. The proper size pot or pan will also improve effeciency. ~ Before using glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed cookware on the cooktop, verify that they can be used on a cooking surface. ~ Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury. ~ At higher settings, be cautious of splattering grease or boiling over liquids, which may produce smoke. 6