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In a chiller, an apparatus and method for automatically identifying a temperature probe for use in a chilling operation is provided in order to reduce user error. In the place of manual selection by a user, automatic selection of the appropriate temperature probe is accomplished by comparing the tem

In a chiller, an apparatus and method for automatically identifying a temperature probe for use in a chilling operation is provided in order to reduce user error. In the place of manual selection by a user, automatic selection of the appropriate temperature probe is accomplished by comparing the temperature of the given temperature probe to a threshold temperature. An additional apparatus and method for filtering a displayed compartment temperature is provided to reduce user confusion. The responsiveness of the displayed temperature to temperature changes in the compartment is reduced when the compartment door is opened.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. In a chiller including a chilling compartment and a plurality of temperature probes, a method for automatically identifying a temperature probe for use in a chilling operation, comprising the steps of:(a) inserting at least one of a plurality of temperature probes into

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. In a chiller including a chilling compartment and a plurality of temperature probes, a method for automatically identifying a temperature probe for use in a chilling operation, comprising the steps of:(a) inserting at least one of a plurality of temperature probes into a hot food product to be chilled;(b) obtaining a temperature from each of the plurality of temperature probes; and(c) identifying, for use in a chilling operation, a temperature probe with a corresponding temperature that exceeds a threshold temperature.