Carrier Performance EDGE, Owner'S Manual

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COMMON TERMS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
Auto changeover page 48
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This feature automatically switches your system from heating to cooling – or
from cooling to heating – whenever necessary when in auto mode only
(heat/cool).
Auxiliary heat (heat pump and Hybrid Heat systems only) page 33
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Most heat pump systems can’t heat a home sufficiently when it gets very cold
outside so they use a supplemental heating source called auxiliary heat. The
system knows when to use this help and does so automatically. If it’s using
auxiliary heat, the display will show
auxiliary heat on
when you press the mode
button. You have no control over the auxiliary heat function.
Backlighting page 38
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Backlighting illuminates your display. The backlight is on constantly at a dim
level that brightens when you push a button.
Daylight savings time page 46
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The thermostat will automatically change the clock according to daylight savings
time procedures twice a year.