Miele KF 888 IDN-1 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions
Fridge - Freezer combination with dynamic cooling KF 888 iDN-1
It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine.
G
M.-Nr. 05 910 970
Contents
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To switch the refrigerator section off separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
. . . in the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
. . . in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Temperature displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Temperature display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Temperature alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switching the alarm tone off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Super cool, super freeze and dynamic cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Super cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Super freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Dynamic cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the refrigerator efficiently. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Different storage zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Coldest area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warmest area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storing food correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fruit and vegetables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the door shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Moving the bottle divider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents
Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Service Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Before installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Building into a peninsular run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Building in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Description of the appliance
a Super cool button and indicator light b On button to switch on the whole
appliance or Off button for independently switching the refrigerator section off
c Temperature selector buttons
for the refrigerator section Upper button: warmer Lower button: colder
d Refrigerator section temperature
display
e Safety lock indicator light
f Freezer section temperature
display
g Temperature selector buttons
for the feezer section Upper button: warmer Lower button: colder
h Master switch for switching
the whole appliance on and off
i Super freeze button
and indicator light
j Alarm button
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k Switch for dynamic cooling l Fan for dynamic cooling m Butter and cheese compartment n Interior lighting o Egg trays p Adjustable door shelves q Shelves r Bottle rack s Condensate channel and
drain hole
t Fruit and vegetable containers u Divider *
v Freezer drawers with freezer
calendar
Description of the appliance
w Marker system for frozen food
* depending on model
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure that they are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details.
Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance.
Please dispose of your old appliance at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and not with your household waste.
Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of it before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot. In this way, refrigerant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained, and will not leak out into the environment.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements. Improper use can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, read the instructions carefully before installation and before using for the first time. They contain important notes on the installation, safety, operation and care of the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.
Correct use
This appliance is intended for
domestic use only for the cool storage of food and drinks as well as for storing deep frozen food, freezing fresh food and for preparing ice. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, do not allow children to play on or near it, or to play with the controls. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system. This is unavoidable, but does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance. Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking coolant can be harmful to the eyes. In the event of any damage:
- avoid open fires and anything which creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and
- contact the Service Department for advice.
The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up. For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m room space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that the rating on the data plate corresponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions.
Installation work, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable. Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance work has been carried out.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply when:
– it has been switched off at the wall
socket and the plug has been
withdrawn. – the mains fuse is withdrawn, or – the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
This equipment may only be used
in mobile installations such as ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.
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Use
Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to
the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
Do not take ice cubes out with your
bare hands and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer. The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
Warning and Safety instructions
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food. Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possible as food soon loses it nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard. Flammable compounds could explode.
Do not use any electrical
equipment in this appliance, e.g. ice cream makers. Danger of sparking and explosion!
If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or liquids which could freeze in the freezer section. The cans or bottles could explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour, otherwise they could burst. This could result in injury or damage.
Observe the "use by" dates given
on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored. Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer’s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the "use by" date.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
remove frost and ice,
– – separate frozen foods and remove
ice trays. They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance.
Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers, as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Do not use any oils or grease on
the door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not block the ventilation gap in
the plinth or the top of the appliance housing unit as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
Do not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this appliance. Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Disconnect it from the mains. Cut
off the cable and render any plug unusable.
Be careful not to damage any part
of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator. – bending any pipework. – scratching the surface coating. Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
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How to save energy
Normal energy consumption Increased energy
consumption
Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight. Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven). Where the ambient room
temperature is ideal at approx. 20°C.
Temperature setting with a thermostat which is approximate (set in stages).
Temperature setting with a thermostat which is exact to the degree (digital display).
Use Only open the door when
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: The lower the
Cellar section 8 to 12°C On appliances with winter setting,
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C StayFresh zone just above 0 °C Freezer section -18°C
necessary and for as short a time as possible.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an
Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to allow air to circulate.
Situated near to a heat source (radiator, oven.
Where there is a high ambient room temperature.
temperature in the freezer, the higher the energy consumption.
please make sure that the winter setting is switched off when the ambient temperature is warmer than 16 °C.
Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness.
organised way, searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer.
Placing hot food in the appliance will cause the compressor to run for a long time, as the appliance will have to work harder to lower the temperature.
of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator.
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How to save energy
Normal energy consumption
Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of
ice one centimetre thick has built up.
Increased energy consumption
A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food, and causes an increase in energy consumption.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Clean the inside of the appliance and
^
the accessories with warm water and a little washing up liquid and then dry with a soft cloth.
Important: To ensure correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for between 1 after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains.
1/2
and 2 hour
Switching on
The refrigerator and freezer sections are switched on together by pressing the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel or by pressing the on/off button on the left hand side of the control panel.
^
Press the master switch. Bars will light up in the temperature display and a buzzer will sound. The appliance starts cooling. Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it. This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low.
To switch the refrigerator section off separately
The refrigerator section can be switched off without having to switch off the freezer section. This is useful e.g. whilst on holiday.
Press the On/Off button for the
^
refrigerator section.
The temperature display for the refrigerator section goes out and the refrigerator section switches off.
To switch the refrigerator section back on again
^ Press the On/Off button again.
Bars will appear in the temperature display for the refrigerator section. The refrigerator section starts cooling. The interior light will come on when the door is opened.
Switching off
^
Press the master switch. The temperature display goes out and the cooling process is switched off. If this does not happen, then the safety lock is still engaged.
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Switching on and off
Switching off the alarm
Press the alarm button. The alarm
^
stops. The bars will continue flashing in the temperature display until the temperature which has been set is reached.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top drawer or to save space on the freezer tray. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx. 24 hours.
Safety lock
The safety lock can be engaged to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently.
Engaging the safety lock
^
Press and hold the alarm button.
^
Then press the Super freeze button as well and keep both buttons pressed in for approx. 3 seconds until the Safety lock indicator light d in the temperature display lights up and a beep sounds. The appliance can now not be switched off until the lock is de-activated.
De-activating the safety lock
Repeat the same procedure as for
^
engaging the lock given above. The safety lock indicator light must go out in the temperature display. The appliance can now be switched off at any time.
Switching off for longer periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday
^ switch the appliance off at the mains, ^ withdraw the plug (pull on the plug
and not the cable),
^ clean the appliance out and ^ leave the doors ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance.
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The correct temperature
It is very important to set the correct temperature for storing food in the appliance. Micro organisms will cause food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly. Temperature influences the growth rate of these micro organisms. Reducing the temperature reduces their growth rate.
The temperature in the appliance will rise:
the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open, if too much food is stored in it at
once,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance. The appliance is designed for use in specific ambient temperatures (climate ranges). Do not use in ambient temperatures for which it is not designed.
. . . in the freezer
For freezing fresh food and storing frozen food for a long time a temperature of at least -18 °C is needed. At this temperature the growth of micro organisms is generally halted. As soon as the temperature rises to above -10 °C, the micro organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long. For this reason, partially defrosted or defrosted food must not be re-frozen. Food may be re-frozen once it has been cooked as the high temperatures achieved when cooking destroy most micro organisms.
Temperature selection
The temperatures for the refrigerator section and for the freezer section are set independently from one another using the buttons to the right and left hand sides of the temperature displays.
Press the
. . . in the refrigerator
We recommend a temperature of 4 °C in middle of the refrigerator section.
Upper button: to raise the temperature
(it gets warmer)
Lower button: to reduce the
temperature (it gets colder)
The temperature being set will flash in the display.
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