They're talking about the 3 vertically stacked amber lights on the face of the kitchen panel, next to the switch.
I don't know about the '85, whether that has this feature. The bottom amber light, when the switch is on, lights up when the fridge is running.

> This amber light you speak of - mine doesn't have such a thing.  I
> have an 85.  Yours is newer?
>
> Also, any difference between US and Canadian fridges?
>
> Thanks
> Jeff