Whilst this is a photo copy, and some of the pages are a little askew, it was all readable and intact. A real bonus finding an old manual for a classic piece of kit that no other site had.
Great stuff.
Thanks to Owner-Manuals.com! This manual was exactly what I needed. As Amana was purchased by Maytag and later by Whirlpool, there was no way to receive it from their websites. I was lucky to find this resource.
Text excerpt from page 5 (click to view)
Measuring the temperature
If the temperature is measured using a standard, single thermometer, this should be put in a glass of water centrally placed inside the cabinet. This will reflect the temperature inside the food products. Do not place the thermometer hanging or lying directly on the shelf.
Hints:
· · · · Distribute foodstuffs to allow cold air to circulate freely between the products. Do not place food products directly against the cooling plate on the rear wall since they may freeze in this case. Also never put warm products into the cabinet. Wait until they have cooled down. Cover all foods properly to avoid odours and flavours from tainting other food.
Switching off
Switch off the cabinet by pressing the power switch. Keep the button pressed for approx. 1 second. Power to the cabinet is completely interrupted only when the power plug is disconnected or the fuse is removed.
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Alarms and other features
Door open alarm If the fridgedoor remains open for more than 5 minutes, the red warning lamp starts flashing and an audible alarm sounds. To switch off the alarm: Press the "alarm shut-off button". The red warning lamp goes out when the door is closed. Action cool Use Action Cool to refrigerate a large quantity of products. When Action Cool is switched on, the temperature is automatically set to +2°C. "A" is then displayed in the temperature display and the yellow indicator lamp lights. After about 6 hours, Action Cool is switched off and the temperature gradually returns to the previously set temperature. It is possible to switch off Action Cool manually by pressing the Action Cool button once more.
