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> This replaced a simpler and more reliable analog knob in older fridges.

The mechanical thermostats in refrigerators are inaccurate and failure prone (after a number of years). A digital thermostat increases life/reliability of the unit, even if it (very slightly) increases power consumption.



And a seven segment display can last decades. If they used an LCD i'd imagine the reliability gains are largely offset by the LCD.




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