Amana AMA27BK User manual

®/TM 201 4 Amana. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license by Galanz-Zhongshan Galanz Consumer
Electric Appliances Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China.
Limited warranty provided by manufacturer.
To ensure proper use of this appliance and for your safety, please read
the following instructions completely before operating this appliance.
REFRIGERATOR
Model No.: AMA27BK
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER
In the U.S. 1-800-571-8390
KEEP THIS NUMBER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Warrantor: Zhongshan Galanz Consumer
Electric Appliances Co., Ltd, Guangdong 528428
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important safety instructions......................................................
Important grounding instructions...............................................
Installation instructions...............................................................
Operating instructions.................................................................
Parts and features........................................................................
Specifications...............................................................................
Cleaning.......................................................................................
Defrosting....................................................................................
Power Failure...............................................................................
Vacation.......................................................................................
Moving the refrigerator................................................................
Reversing the door.......................................................................
Troubleshooting tips....................................................................
Assistance....................................................................................
Warranty......................................................................................
Refrigerator safety ......................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of explosion fire, electrical shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
1.This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See Important Grounding Instructions on page 3.
2.Install or locate this refrigerator only in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
3.To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or refrigerator in water
or other liquid.
4.The refrigerant of this product is R600a, which is flammable. Make sure not to
damage the cooling system during the transportation and installation.
Please note that servicing shall be done by factory authorized service
personnel, so as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts
or improper service.
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Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
1.Take off the doors.
2.Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be
removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration
product, check with a qualified disposal company for instructions.
IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded due to the event of an electrical short circuit.
This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
1.Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
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PARTS AND FEATURES
4.Food should be kept in sealed containers to prevent odors or drying.
5.Hot food should be cooled down before placing into the appliance to prevent
increase in interior temperature and power consumption. Placing food inside
too soon will impact the performance.
6.Reducing the frequency of door opening can lower power consumption.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Climate class
Electric shock protection type
AMA27BK
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Capacity (cu.ft)
Voltage (V)
Frequency (Hz)
Current (A)
Voice [dB(A)]
Energy consumption (kW.h/24h)
Refrigerant
Net weight (lbs)
2.7
120
60
0.8
R600a/0.81oz
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Interior temperature ( )F
Dimension (in )inches
Width
Depth
Height
32~46.4
19.13
19.68
24.69
<42
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POWER FAILURE
When a power failure occurs, the refrigerator can normally store food for several
hours. Do not put additional food into the appliance during a power failure, and do
not open door. Disconnect the plug from the outlet, and reconnect when the
power has been restored. Always inspect for, and discard, any spoiled or
thawed food in the refrigerator or freezer before resuming use of the
appliance.
VACATION
Before leaving on any vacation, remove food that could spoil while you are gone. If
you plan to be gone for an extended period of time, we recommend that all of the
food should be removed from the appliance and it should be turned off and
unplugged from the outlet. Clean the interior according to the directions provided
in the Cleaning section of this manual, and leave the door open.
MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR
1.Turn off the refrigerator and unplug from the outlet.
2.Remove all food and securely tape down all loose items inside.
3.Tape the door shut.
4.Do not lift or pull the door or door handle during transportation.
5.When moving, the appliance can not be tilted over 45 degrees as possible
damage to the sealed system could occur .
6.Take care to avoid strong vibration or impact to the appliance.
ATTENTION: Do not use sharp or pointed objects to remove frost or ice from the surfaces
of the freezer compartment. This can cause damage to the compartment walls and cooling
coils, and will void the warranty.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

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Assistance
Before calling for assistance or service, please check
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If
you still need help, follow the instructions below.
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
help us to better respond to your request.
If you need replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts , we recommend that you only use factory
specified replacement parts. Factory specified replacement parts will fit right and
work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every
new refrigerator.
To locate factory specified replacement parts in your area, call us
or your nearest designated service center.
In the U.S.A.
toll free: 1-800-571-8390.
Limited Warranty
This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. This is the
only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, except as noted
below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product at our option.
This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not
cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect including failure to clean
product regularly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, use for
commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed directions.
If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE
NUMBER.For faster service please have model number and serial number
ready for operator to assist you.
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused
by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount
of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is
disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such
warranty is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that
vary depending on where you live. Some states do not allow limitations on
implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the
foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty is provided by Galanz-Zhongshan Galanz Consumer Electric
Appliances Co., Ltd.