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Step 3: Press and release the PROGRAM button.

The minutes will flash on the display. Press the

DECREASE button or INCREASE button to

set the select time minutes for the Morning “ “ event (program times are set in ten-minute increments).

Step 4: Press and release the program button. The Day

” event symbol, flashing hours, and AM or “PM” will appear on the display. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the

Day

”, Evening

”, and Night “ ”.

Step 5: Press and release the PROGRAM button. The word “Copy” and the day just programmed will appear on the display. If your schedule is the same for consecutive days, press the DECREASE

button or INCREASE button to add days to the display. This prevents from having to program the same times over and over again or continue on to step 6 to program the next day.

Step 6: Press and release the PROGRAM button to continue to the next day to be programmed. Repeat steps 2-5 for each day.

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Aprilaire 8553 owner manual Press and release the program button. The Day, Night

8553 specifications

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