Miele KM 6357 Operating And Installation Instructions page 10

Safety instructions and warnings
Proper use
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Oil and fat may ignite if overheated. Do not leave the appliance
unattended when cooking with oil or fat.?
Do not use water to extinguish oil or fat fires. Switch the cooktop off
and use a lid or a wet dishtowel to put out the fire.
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After use, switch off the element by its control and do not rely on
the pan detector.
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Flames can set fire to the grease filters in the exhaust hood.
Never flambé food under an exhaust hood.
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Spray cans, flammable liquids or flammable materials can ignite if
heated. If there is a drawer below the appliance, do not store
flammable items in the drawer. If there is a cutlery tray below the
cooktop, it must be made of heat-resistant material.
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Never heat empty cookware.
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Never use the cooktop to heat closed cans.
The increased pressure can cause the cans to explode.
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Never cover the cooktop with a board, cloth or protective sheet.
Risk of fire or damage if it is still hot or if switched on inadvertently.
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If using a small appliance (e.g. a hand mixer) in the vicinity of the
cooktop, make sure that the power cord does not come into contact
with the hot cooktop. The insulation of the cord could get damaged.
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