Do not store anything which might arouse a child's interest in storage areas above or next to the hob. Otherwise they could be tempted into climbing onto the appliance. Danger of burning. The appliance gets hot when in use and remains hot for quite a while after it has been switched off. Keep children well away from the appliance until it has cooled down and there is no danger of burning.  

                                                                                                                                                                                Safety
Do not use the appliance as a resting place for anything else. The article could melt or catch fire if residual heat is still present or if the appliance is switched on by mistake. Do not cover the appliance, e.g. with a cloth, kitchen foil, etc. This could be a fire hazard if residual heat is still present or the appliance is switched on by mistake. Do not use plastic or aluminium foil containers. These melt at high temperatures and could catch fire. Make sure all the components of the gas burners have been correctly assembled before switching on. A pan which is too small will be unstable on the pan support. If the pan diameter is too large, flames can spread out to the sides and damage or burn the worktop, wall claddings or surrounding units and also parts of the hob. Miele cannot be held liable for this type of damage.