Miele HR 1124 Operating Instrucitons page 12

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Proper use
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Do not leave the cooktop unattended when cooking on high
power. Spilled food will begin to smoke and cause grease splatter,
which can ignite on the cooktop.
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Oil and fat can catch fire if overheated. Never leave the appliance
unattended when cooking with oil and fat. If the oil or fat catches
fire, do not attempt to put the flames out with water.
Turn off the cooktop and smother the flames using a lid or a suitable
fire blanket.
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Smother the fire or flames, or use a dry chemical extinguishing
agent or foam fire extinguisher.
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Never store flammable liquids and materials in, above or under an
oven, or near cooking surfaces.
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The flames could set the grease filters of a cooker hood on fire.
Do not flambé under a cooker hood.
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Never heat empty cookware.
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Do not heat or can food in closed containers, such as tins or
sealed jars, on the cooktop, as pressure will build up in the container
and cause it to explode.
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If the cooktop is covered, there is a risk that the material of the
cover will ignite, explode or melt if the range is still hot or if turned on
inadvertently. Never cover the cooktop with a board, cloth or
protective sheet.
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When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand mixer, near the
cooktop, make sure that the power cable does not come into
contact with the hot cooktop. The cable's insulation could become
damaged.
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Cookware made of plastic or aluminum foil will melt at high
temperatures. Do not use any plastic or aluminum foil cookware.
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