Miele INDUCTION WOK CS 1223 Operating And Installation Instructions page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
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Individuals with a pacemaker or
similar medical device:
Please note that an electromagnetic
field develops when the combiset is
turned on. It is not likely that this will
affect the pacemaker or similar device.
If in doubt contact the manufacturer of
the device or your doctor.
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Keep magnetized items, e.g. credit
cards, disks, etc. away from the
combiset while in operation. Damage
may result.
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Do not touch the combiset or the
surrounding areas during or immediate-
ly after use. The combiset may be hot
even though it is dark in color. Wait until
the residual heat indicators go out.
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Protect your hands with oven mitts
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 elements. Do not
use towels or other bulky items near the
appliance.
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Do not heat unopened containers.
Built-up pressure may cause the
container to burst and result in injury.
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Do not flambé under an exhaust
hood. Flames could be drawn up into
the hood by the suction and the grease
filters may ignite.
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Only use the wok supplied with the
appliance. See "Use - Cookware".
Risk of fire.
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Do not store items on the appliance
when not in use. Items could melt or
catch fire from residual heat or if the
appliance is turned on inadvertently.
Always switch the cooking zone(s) off
after use.
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Flammable materials should not be
stored on or near the appliance.
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If there is a drawer directly
underneath the appliance, ensure that
there is sufficient space between the
drawer, its contents and the underside
of the appliance to ensure sufficient
ventilation.
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Metallic items kept in a drawer
under the combiset can become hot
when the appliance is used for a longer
period of time. Use caution.
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Never cover the appliance with a
cloth. A fire may result.
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Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
garments when operating the
appliance, they may present a fire
hazard.
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Never leave a combiset unattended
at high settings or when cooking with oil
or fat. Overheated oil could ignite.
Always heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it
heats.
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Never heat an empty pan unless the
pan manufacturer states that you can
do so.
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Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother or use a dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher on any fire or
flame.