Water and electrical cooking equipment require care, and wet contact can also confuse touch sensing. Dry hands and a clear control area support safe operation.
What the observation means
This is different from reaching over boiling pans to wipe a live panel. First make the situation safe without exposing yourself to steam or hot cookware.
A useful next step
Use the appliance's recommended cleaning or pause procedure where available. If liquid has entered unintended areas, stop use and seek advice. Do not touch wet switches or repeatedly press sensors to see whether they recover.
Manuals and supporting guidance
Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.