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 6 (click to view)
Using the Appliance
Befor Use
Remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0,5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or products containing alcohol.
F To Start the Appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after installation. 2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply. 3. Turn the thermostat control to the required setting. A setting of 4 is usually suitable for normal operation (see thermostat control). 4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside.
Thermostat Control
The thermostat control situated inside the refrigerator regulates the temperature of the refrigerator and icemaking compartment. Thermostat control is marked from 1-7 the higher the number, the colder the setting. Position 0 Position 1 Position 7 Off Cold Coldest
When placing the different kinds of food take into consideration the sketch below in figure: Making ice cubes. Ready-cooked foods Convenience foods Opened cans Milk, dairy products Fresh meat, cold cuts, sausages, etc. Fruits, vegetables, salads Cheese, butter Eggs Yoghurt, sour cream Bottles, drinks
