Cooking times need to be clearly specified. Plastic wrap and brown paper bags should never be used in a microwave. Fires in the microwave oven are not cool and can cause a lot of damage. Loose, floppy clothing, dangling jewelry and hair can be caught in the beaters and cause significant harm. The same is true of the use of a spatula for scraping while the beaters are turning.
Significant care needs to be taken with the handling of lids.
It should always be kept clear except when in use. The new hardtop ranges make it more difficult to tell if there is a hot burner since it is not visible. Even after the burner is turned off, it can stay quite warm for a period of time. Drip pans should be kept clean as dirty pans are a fire hazard and reduce the efficiency of the burner. The application of foil around drip pans is not a good idea as it reduces the life of the burner.