Miele KM 421 Operating manual - Page 7

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ Before removing pots and pans, be sure to turn off the burners. ~ Do not store items on the appliance when not in use. Items could melt or catch fire from residual heat or if the cooktop is turned on inadvertently. ~ Never cover the cooktop with a cloth. A fire could result. ~ Never leave the cooktop unattended when cooking with oil or fat. Overheated fat could ignite. Always heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it heats. ~ Do not use water on grease fires. Smother any fire or flame, or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. ~ When frying food, make sure that the food is as dry as possible before placing it in the oil. Moisture can cause hot oil to splatter and boil over. ~ Do not flambé under an exhaust hood. Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction or the grease filters may ignite. ~ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the appliance. ~ Be aware of loose fitting or hanging garments when operating the cooktop, they may present a fire hazard. ~ Flammable materials should not be stored on or near your appliance. ~ If there is a drawer directly underneath the appliance without any wooden base in between, ensure that no aerosols, combustible liquids or other easily flammable materials are kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be placed in the drawer, they must be made of heat-resistant material. 7