[. . . ] Reproduction or copying ­ even parts thereof ­ only with the express permission of the producer. [. . . ] General programming rules: MODE switches initially between the current time and the feeding times 1 to 4 consecutively. The current time is displayed whenever you see the blinking double point; the feeding times are differentiated by the digits (1 - 4) on the upper section of the display. With MODE, the displayed time can be changed between hours and minutes, and feeding mode. The respectively effected symbol (either time or feeding mode) blinks and can be set to a higher number with the » + button «. SET stores the respective time which has been set, while reverting back to MODE the next feeding time is displayed. example: After the batteries have been inserted , the time begins at 00 : 00 , and the double point blinks at one second intervals. This can be programmed as above through SET, or when the MODE button is pressed repeatedly, it goes through the next feeding times back to the current time. Take out the container unit lengthwise and remove the cover on the back. [. . . ] For feeding outside the programmed times, press the "EHEIM" manual [. . . ]