General Safety Instructions; Setting Up The Appliance - Medion MD 16703 User Manual

Safety information
− Do not store any of the packaging material used (bags,
polystyrene, etc.) within the reach of children.

General safety instructions

− Do not operate the appliance if it has been visibly damaged or
the mains cable or plug is defective.
WARNING!
Risk of explosion!
There is a RISK OF EXPLOSION AND FIRE due to the
resulting fumes!
− Do not store or use any petrol or other fl ammable materials or
liquids in the appliance or near to the appliance.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
Burns caused by low temperatures are possible.
− Do not touch the cold inner walls of the refrigerator compart-
ment with your hands.

Setting up the appliance

− Only connect the appliance to a properly installed 220–
240 V~50 Hz safety socket that is easy to reach and close to the
set-up location. The safety socket must be freely accessible so
that you can unplug the appliance from the mains quickly if
necessary.
− Do not use an extension cable.
− Ensure the mains cable is out of harm's way and will not trip
people up. Do not allow the mains cable to become trapped or
squashed.
− To ensure adequate ventilation, maintain a minimum distance of
10 cm to the ceiling and rear wall and 5 cm to the walls, otherwise
internal electronics could be damaged.
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