How to Use the Controls (Chest and Upright Freezer)
How to Use the Controls for your Amana Chest Freezer
Properly utilizing the controls on your chest freezer is crucial for maintaining food freshness and optimizing energy use. Whether you're new to understanding how to use the controls on chest freezer or seeking to refine your skills, understanding these controls can ensure your food remains fresh and frozen efficiently. This guide will help you navigate the controls, allowing you to set the ideal chest freezer temperature and maintain your freezer effectively. With the right knowledge, you can fully leverage the benefits of your Amana chest freezer for reliable and convenient food storage.
The below shows how to adjust and use the controls for two common control types. If your control type or style is not shown, please refer to your Owner's Manual.
Understanding Your Chest Freezer Controls
Operating your Amana chest freezer effectively starts with understanding its controls. Typically, chest freezers come with one of two main types of mechanical dials. Mechanical dials let you adjust the chest freezer temperature by rotating to the desired setting. You’ll usually find the temperature control located on the front or side of the freezer for easy access. Freezers should be set at what temperature? The control is marked with a scale ranging from low to high, indicating colder settings. Some models feature a power indicator light to show when the freezer is operating, ensuring that your food remains frozen.
Setting the Temperature Correctly
To achieve optimal freezing and food quality, it's recommended to set your Amana chest freezer at 0°F (-18°C). This is the freezer's correct temperature that effectively inhibits bacterial growth and preserves food freshness. Maintaining a consistent temperature helps prevent freezer burn.
Adjusting the temperature is simple. Locate the temperature control dial, typically situated on the front or side of the unit, and adjust it to your desired setting. If uncertain, begin with the mid-range setting and monitor the chest freezer temperature. Allow the freezer at least 24 hours to stabilize after adjustments.
- Allow the freezer to cool for six to eight hours before filling it with frozen food.
- Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food.
- Never add more than two to three pounds (0.907 to 1.360 kg) of unfrozen food per cubic foot of freezer space.
Control Guide
Use the chart below to learn more about using the controls on your chest freezer. Refer to your Owner's Manual for information specific to your model.
- Turn control to a higher number for colder temperatures.
- Turn control to a lower number for less cold temperatures.
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Additional Information about your Amana Freezer
- When the freezer is first started, the compressor runs continuously until it reaches the desired temperature. Depending on room temperature and the number of times the freezer lid is opened, this may take six to eight hours (or longer).
- After the freezer is cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep it at the proper temperature. The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This is normal. The freezer's design and main function are to remove heat from packages and air space inside the freezer. The heat is transferred to the room air, making the outside of the freezer feel warm.
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