Kluge fixes: erect a cutting board vertically between the range and the sink? If there is a gap there. Or, drape a plastic silicone hot mat over the controls, permanently (except when cooking). The use of silicone should make it not catch fire, even if you forget for a bit.
I've had tea towels draped (messily) across my counters for 5 years, cuz the cat likes to chew on wires. So all wires are covered and out of sight.
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