Miele KM 443 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use proper pan size -
Select pans having flat bottoms
large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized
pans will expose a portion of the heat-
ing element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship to burner will also improve
efficiency.
Glazed cookware -
Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic earthenware, or
other glazed pots and pans are suitable
for range-top service without breaking
due to sudden change in temperature.
Do not heat unopened food con-
tainers. Build-up pressure may
cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
Never leave surface units unat-
tended at high heat settings. Boil-
overs cause smoking and greasy
spillovers may ignite.
Before removing pots and pans, be
sure to turn off the burners.
Do not store items on the appli-
ance 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.
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Never leave the cooktop unat-
tended 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 be-
fore 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 and pos-
sibly cause the grease filters to ignite.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate
on the appliance.
Wear proper apparel-
Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the
appliance.
Storage in or on appliance-
Flammable materials should not be
stored in a oven or near surface units.
If there is a drawer directly under-
neath 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.