Amana B136CAL1 - Controls and Operation; Posi-Temp System; Touchmatic Electronic Controls; Temperature Setting

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Controls
This refrigerator operates most efficiently in normal
household temperatures of 55° to 110°F (13° to 43°C).
Posi-Temp
™
System
Posi-Temp
™
system automatically maintains selected
temperatures in both refrigerator and freezer sections.
Refrigerator thermistor controls fresh food fan operation
while a separate freezer thermistor controls compressor
and freezer fan operation. These thermistors allow foods
to cool or freeze quickly and provide even temperatures
throughout refrigerator and freezer sections.
Showroom Switch
Showroom switch allows electronic controls and interior
lights to function independently of refrigeration system.
Showroom switch is located behind air grille to right of
control panel. Refrigerator is shipped with showroom
switch in unit run position.
Power Disconnect Switch
Use power disconnect switch to disconnect power
without unplugging refrigerator. Power disconnect switch
is located behind air grille on top right side. Refrigerator
is shipped with power disconnect switch in on position.
Touchmatic
™
Electronic Controls
Touchmatic
™
electronic controls are located behind the
refrigerator door above the refrigerator section. Press
Display On pad to activate control panel. All other pads,
except for Alarm Off pad, remain inactive until Display
On pad is pressed. Once activated, pads remain
programmable for at least 10 minutes.
Refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at 5. Wait
24 hours after connecting power for refrigerator and
freezer sections to reach desired temperatures. After 24
hours, adjust controls as desired. 1 is warmest setting
and 9 is coldest. Refer to “Setting Controls” section to
set controls precisely.
• Adjust refrigerator or freezer temperature by
pressing Display On pad then Ref Temp pad or
Freezer Temp pad. Press Warmer pad or Colder
pad to adjust temperature setting 1 level at a time.
Holding down Warmer pad or Colder pad adjusts
temperature more than 1 level at a time.
Vacation Mode
Vacation mode defrosts refrigerator less often during
extended non-use periods.
Refrigerator will automatically go into vacation mode
during extended non-use periods. Vacation pad is a
feature reminder. Pressing Vacation pad does not send
refrigerator into vacation mode or cause light to glow.
Max Refrigerator Mode
Max refrigerator mode adjusts refrigerator temperature
to coldest setting. After 10 hours, refrigerator
temperature automatically returns to previous setting.
• Activate max refrigerator mode by pressing Display
On pad then Max Ref pad. Indicator light will glow.
• Deactivate max refrigerator mode before automatic
reset by pressing Display On pad then Max Ref pad.
Max Freezer Mode
Max freezer mode adjusts freezer temperature to
coldest setting. After 24 hours, freezer temperature
automatically returns to previous setting.
• Activate max freezer mode by pressing Display On
pad then Max Frz pad. Indicator light will glow.
• Deactivate max freezer mode before automatic
reset by pressing Display On pad then Max Frz pad.
Entry Tone
Entry tone indicates a pad was pressed and command
was read and accepted.
• Deactivate entry tone by pressing and holding
Display on pad for 3 to 5 seconds. Three short
beeps indicate instructions were accepted.
• Activate entry tone by pressing and holding Display
On pad for 3 to 5 seconds.
Showroom
switch
Power
switch