Miele KM 406 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

Do not drop anything on the ce-
ramic surface of the hob. Even a
light object such as a salt cellar could
cause damage in certain circum-
stances.
Unless the pan manufacturer
states that you can do so, you
should never use pans with thin bases
on this hob and you should never heat
up an empty pan. Otherwise the hob
could get damaged.
Under no circumstances use a
steam cleaning appliance to clean
the gas hob. Pressurised steam could
cause permanent damage to the sur-
face and to components, for which the
manufacturer cannot accept responsi-
bility.
In countries which may be subject
to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its sur-
roundings in a clean condition at all
times. Any damage which might be
caused by cockroaches or other vermin
will not be covered by the appliance
guarantee.
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Do not let small children use the
appliance or touch it during opera-
tion. The burner support, trivet, burners
and also the ceramic surfaces around
the burners heat up and remain hot for
quite a while after the appliance has
been switched off. Danger of burning.
Do not touch them until they have
cooled down. The use of oven gloves is
recommended.
Do not store anything which might
arouse a child's interest in storage
areas above or next to the hob. Other-
wise they could be tempted into climb-
ing onto the appliance with the risk of
burning themselves.
Use heat-resistant pot holders or
gloves when handling hot pots and
pans. Ensure that the pot holders do
not come into contact with the flames.
Do not use large cloths, tea towels or
similar as the ends could touch the
flames and catch fire. Take care not to
let pot holders or gloves get damp or
wet, as this causes heat to transfer
through the material quicker with the
risk of burning yourself.
To prevent the risk of children
reaching pan handles and pulling
pans over with the danger of burning or
scalding themselves be sure to turn
pan handles inwards and out of their
reach.
Do not heat up unopened tins of
food on the hob as pressure will
build up in the tin and it can explode.
This could result in injury or damage.