The thermostat in your Amana freezer regulates the internal temperature and prevents food from getting too warm. You can easily change the thermostat in your Amana freezer to a warmer or cooler setting via the control dial. Your freezer should ideally be at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-17 degrees Celsius) for ideal food storage conditions. You should change the thermostat if your freezer compartment is too warm.
Instructions
1. Open the freezer and locate the thermostat dial on the side wall. The thermostat dial has several numbers and icons printed around the edge.
2. Turn the dial until 4 is lined up with the mark. This setting keeps the internal temperature just below the recommended 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-17 degrees Celsius).
3. Turn the dial to the Fast Freeze (Igloo icon) position before loading a large amount of food. The motor will run continuously to quickly bring down the temperature. You should turn the dial back to 4 after 48 hours.
4. Close the freezer door. Temperature changes will take about 24 hours to take effect.
Tips Warnings
Purchase a freezer thermometer to better regulate the internal temperature. The number markings correspond to a cooling level and not a particular temperature.
