JP2003343911A - Remote controller - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a remote controller improved in operability when changing the changeable information such as a set temperature to solve the complicated operation problem. <P>SOLUTION: This remote controller is provided with a selective screen display means for displaying the hot-water temperature or the like so that the changeable information such as a desirable hot-water temperature can be selected by touching a part of the display screen, and a changing means for changing setting of the hot-water temperature or the like by directly selecting a desirable information among the changeable information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water heater that uses gas or petroleum as a fuel, a hot-water supply bath device in which the function of a water heater is added to a bath device, a hot water device such as a hot water heater, a home information panel, or the like. The present invention relates to a remote control device that operates devices from a remote position.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 2710993, a touch panel and a liquid crystal display panel are provided in a remote control device for gas equipment, and the set temperature of hot water supply or hot water supply of a bath is set on the panel. When changing, the set number was changed by pressing the "hot water temperature" button on the display screen of the remote controller and operating the up / down switch.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional apparatus, it is necessary to sequentially raise (decrease by 1 ° C.) or lower the range of the preset temperature, for example, from the current preset temperature. If you want to raise 3 ℃ (3 steps), you cannot change to the desired temperature without pressing the up switch three times, and if you do not press the “End” button on the panel after setting is complete, the initial screen will appear. I could not go back and the operation was complicated. In particular, when the desired temperature difference becomes large, the number of times the switch is pressed increases, and when the set temperature is changed frequently according to the bather's preference, the operation for changing the setting becomes complicated. there were. This is not limited to the setting of the hot water supply temperature, but there are similar problems with other setting items (for example, bath setting temperature, bath hot water amount, etc.), and urgent technical improvements have been desired. Also, depending on the setting item, the hierarchy of the display screen for setting may be multi-level, so there is a problem that the operation for changing the setting cannot be performed unless the instruction manual is read in detail. Had.

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a remote control device which improves the operability when changing information such as a set temperature and solves the complexity of the operation.

[0005]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a remote controller for operating a hot water equipment or the like from a remote position, a display section provided on the remote controller, and a touch panel constituting the display section. And a display screen,
Hot water temperature and other selection screen display means for displaying change information such as desired hot water temperature by touching a part of the display screen, and any and direct selection from the change information Thus, the first feature is that the changing means for changing the settings such as the hot water supply temperature is provided. According to the first feature, a hot water temperature selection screen display means for displaying on the display screen so that desired change information such as hot water temperature can be selected by touching a part of the display screen. By providing change means to change settings such as hot water supply temperature by arbitrarily and directly selecting from the inside, it is possible to directly select the desired numerical value etc. from the displayed selection screen with one click. This makes it unnecessary to repeatedly press the up switch or down switch as in the past, and operability can be greatly improved.

Further, according to the present invention, a remote controller for operating the hot water equipment from a remote position, a display unit provided on the remote controller,
A hot water supply temperature selection, etc., which is displayed on the display screen so that the desired change information such as hot water supply temperature can be selected by touching a part of the display screen. Screen display means, change means for changing settings of hot water supply temperature etc. by arbitrarily and directly selecting from the change information, and hot water supply temperature etc. selection screen by directly selecting desired hot water supply temperature etc. The second feature is that hot water supply temperature selection screen erasing means for erasing, and hot water supply temperature setting screen display means for displaying the changed hot water supply temperature and the like on the display screen are provided. Second above
According to the features of the above, in addition to the above features, a hot water temperature selection screen display means for displaying on the display screen so that change information such as a desired hot water temperature can be selected by touching a part of the display screen, Change means for changing settings such as hot water supply temperature by arbitrarily and directly selecting from the change information, and hot water supply temperature, etc. for deleting the hot water supply temperature selection screen by directly selecting the desired hot water supply temperature etc. By providing the selection screen erasing means and the hot water supply temperature etc. setting screen display means for displaying the changed hot water supply temperature etc. on the display screen, the selection changing operation can be performed with one click and the end button after the selection setting is pushed. The set screen can be displayed without need, and the operability of changing the hot water supply temperature and the like can be further improved. Further, according to the present invention, in the remote control device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, the display by the hot water supply temperature selection screen display means is centered on the display of the last set setting screen and close to the periphery thereof. The third feature is that it is displayed so as to be surrounded. According to the third feature, in addition to the features described above, information that can be selected is easily displayed, information to be changed is easily grasped, selection is facilitated, and operability can be improved. . Further, according to the present invention, in the remote control device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, the display by the hot water supply temperature selection screen display means is displayed overlaid on the display of the setting screen displayed last. This is the fourth feature. Fourth above
In addition to the above features, the selection screen is displayed in a superimposed manner on the screen of the previous setting, so that which part of the screen should be operated, how should be operated, etc. It is possible to intuitively grasp, it is easy to display the information that can be selected, and it becomes easy to select, and the operability can be improved. Further, by unifying the operation method of the series of changing operations, the changing operations can be performed without looking at the instruction manual. Further, according to the present invention, in the remote control device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, the display by the hot water supply temperature selection screen display means displays all or part of the information that can be directly changed. It is a feature of.
According to the fifth feature, in addition to the features described above, by displaying all or a part of the changeable selection information, the selectable range can be clearly and clearly grasped at a glance, and the selection change can be made. Can be done easily. Further, according to the present invention, in the remote control device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, the display by the hot water supply temperature selection screen display means is centered on the display of the last set setting screen and close to the periphery thereof. A sixth feature is that all or a part of the information that is displayed so as to surround and is superimposed on the display of the setting screen that is set and displayed last and that can be changed directly is displayed. . According to the sixth feature, in addition to the features described above, information that can be selected is easily displayed, information that should be changed is easily grasped, and selection is facilitated.
The operability can be improved, and the selection screen is displayed on top of the previously set screen so that you can intuitively see which part of the screen should be operated and how to operate it. The information can be grasped, the information that can be selected is easily displayed, and the information is easily selected, so that the operability can be improved. Further, by unifying the operation method of the series of change operations, the selectable range can be clearly understood at a glance, and the change operation can be performed without looking at the instruction manual.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a hot water supply bath apparatus which is an example of the hot water equipment of the present invention. Figure 2
3 is a display screen of a remote control showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an electrical block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is a hot water supply bath device,
A hot water supply heat exchanger 2, a hot water supply burner 3 provided below the hot water supply heat exchanger 4, a bath heat exchanger 4, a bath burner 5 provided below the hot water heat exchanger 4, and a controller 6 for control are provided therein. Reference numeral 7 denotes a remote controller that allows remote control of the hot water supply bath device 1 and can change settings such as the hot water supply temperature, the bath temperature, the time, and the amount of hot water bath. The remote controller 7 is provided with a display unit 8 for displaying an operation screen and the like. The remote controller 7 is installed at a remote position such as a bathroom. The display unit 8 includes a touch panel 9 and a display screen 10. Reference numeral 31 is a second remote controller installed in the kitchen or the like. Either one or both of the remote controller 7 and the second remote controller 31 will be referred to as a remote control device. In short, any device having a function of operating the hot water equipment from a remote position may be used.

Reference numeral 32 is an inlet pipe leading to the hot water supply heat exchanger 2.
Reference numeral 1 is a hot water outlet pipe that extends from the hot water supply heat exchanger 2 to the hot water supply run. The water pipe 32 has a water amount sensor 13 for detecting the amount of water flowing from the upstream side and a water temperature sensor 14 for detecting the water temperature.
Is provided. The hot water outlet pipe 11 is provided with a temperature sensor 15 such as a thermistor as a temperature sensitive member for detecting the temperature of hot water heated by the hot water supply heat exchanger 2, and a water amount control valve 12 for controlling the water flow amount.

Reference numeral 16 is a gas pipe leading to the hot water supply burner 3,
The gas pipe 16 is provided with a proportional valve 17 as a driving member for opening and closing the gas passage. Reference numeral 18 is a bathtub provided in the bathroom, and 19 is a circulation path of the bath water heater 1 connected to the bathtub 18. The circulation path 19 is provided with a water flow sensor 20, a circulation pump 21, and a bath temperature sensor 27. Reference numeral 22 denotes a hot water supply drop pipe branched from the hot water discharge pipe 11 and connected to the circulation path 19, and an electromagnetic valve 23 and a pouring amount sensor 26 are provided in the middle thereof. When dropping it into a bathtub that is filled with water, one or both of the outflow pipe and the return pipe of the bath may be used. Reference numeral 24 is a gas solenoid valve provided in a gas passage 25 leading to the gas burner 5.

A circulating metal fitting 28 is provided at the lower part of the side surface of the bathtub 18. The water in the bathtub passes through the circulating metal fitting 28, enters the circulation path 19, and is guided to the bath heat exchanger 4 to exchange heat. It is heated and returns from the circulation fitting 28 to the bath 18. As a result, the water in the bathtub 18 is reheated and heated.

Further, the controller 6 determines the state of the body of the hot water bath equipment based on the detection signals from the temperature sensor 15, the water amount sensor 13 and various other sensors, and the body of the hot water bath equipment based on the control signal from the remote controller 7. The operation of each part (for example, a gas solenoid valve, a gas proportional valve) is controlled. Then, for example, when the water amount sensor 13 fails, a failure signal is sent to the microcomputer of the controller 6. In the figure, 29 is a hot-water tap provided in the kitchen, and 30 is a hot-water tap provided in the bathroom.
Further, blowing fans 40 and 41 for forced blowing are provided in passages leading to the hot water supply heat exchanger 2 and the bath heat exchanger 4.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the display section 8 of the remote controller 7 described above. On the lower surface of the transparent touch panel 9, a display screen 10 composed of an LCD display section having substantially the same shape is laminated. The display screen 10 displays at least the latest hot water supply set temperature, which is the changed hot water supply temperature (for example, 42 ° C.), the changed bath temperature (for example, 40 ° C.), the current time, and the like. The items that can be changed are not limited to this example, and the channel of the television, the setting of the hot water supply amount, the setting of the current time, and the like may be performed. In addition, by touching a part of the display screen, the screen is switched, or another screen is overlapped and displayed. Reference numeral 33 is a television switch, and 34 is a menu switch. The operation switch to the device may be provided separately.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the electric circuit.
Is a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) built in the remote controller 7. The microcomputer 35 is connected with sensors, a gas / water valve, a display unit required for controlling a hot water supply bath apparatus which is a hot water equipment, and a program as software for driving them.

Specifically, the hot water supply temperature setting display screen pressure detecting means 36 determines whether or not the screen (42 ° C. portion in FIG. 2) for displaying the setting state of the hot water supply temperature of the shower or the like is touched by a human hand. It is a means for detecting and operating. The selection screen for selecting the hot water supply temperature is displayed by the operation of the hot water supply temperature setting display screen pressing detection means 36.

Next, the hot water supply temperature selection screen display means 37
For example, it is a means for displaying on the display screen 10 so that a desired hot water supply temperature can be selected when changing the hot water supply temperature. As shown in FIG. 4, a specific example of the display is such that a plurality of pieces of change information are provided in the vicinity of the center so as to surround the display of the setting screen set last (42 ° C. part) as the center. The numerical information of is displayed. In this embodiment, a plurality of numerical values are sequentially arranged in an ascending or descending order in the donut portion as a circular donut shape (reference A).
part). The shape is not limited to a circle, and may be an ellipse or a quadrangle.

Further, this display is characterized by being superimposed and displayed on the display of other setting screens such as the menu display and the bath temperature display which has already been set and displayed. For example, it is displayed in a semi-transparent state so as to appear above the other displays, and is displayed with a lightness difference from the other displays. As another display method, the color may be changed instead of the semi-transparent display.

Further, the hot water supply temperature selection screen display means 37
It is recommended to display all or part of the information that can be directly changed in the display (part A). In the case of the one shown in Fig. 4, for example, when the hot water supply temperature is normally used when using the hot water supply, numerical values are displayed sequentially from 37 ° C to 47 ° C in increments of 1 ° C, and the desired numerical value within that range can be displayed by one hand By touching, the desired hot water temperature can be directly selected and set. “Directly” has a direct meaning, and means that a desired temperature selecting operation is completed by a single operation on the same plane screen.
As a result, the selection operation ends with a single operation, so that the operability can be improved. Also, if the display screen area of the panel is large, it is sufficient to display all the changeable information.
If the screen area is small, a part of it may be displayed. 3, hot water supply temperature changing means 38 is means for changing the setting from the old temperature to the new temperature when the desired hot water supply temperature is directly selected. As a result, when hot water is used in a shower or the like, hot water discharge is controlled according to the changed set temperature.

Further, the hot water supply temperature setting screen display means 39 is a means for displaying the changed temperature on the screen when the hot water supply temperature of the shower or the like is changed. Further, the hot water supply temperature selection screen erasing means 42 is means for erasing the hot water supply temperature selection screen display by directly selecting a desired hot water supply temperature.

Next, a specific example of the operation for changing the setting will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 5 for the operation for changing the hot water supply temperature. First, operate the operation switch to operate the microcomputer 35.
Is activated (step S1). This allows
Various information such as the hot water supply temperature is displayed on the display screen 10 of the remote controller 8 as shown in FIG. The hot water supply temperature information may be fixed at, for example, 40 ° C. at the beginning of shipping. If the user wants to change the hot water supply temperature setting (Yes in step S2), the hot water supply temperature setting screen portion (the portion displayed as 42 ° C.) of the display screen 10 may be lightly touched with a finger (step). S3). Thereby, the hot water supply temperature setting display screen pressing detection means 36 starts to operate, and the hot water supply temperature selection screen display means 37 displays a selection screen for selecting the hot water supply temperature as shown in FIG. 4 (step S4). This display has a circular donut shape, and a plurality of numerical values are sequentially arranged in ascending order on the donut portion (symbol A portion). In addition, this display is displayed in a semi-transparent state so that it is superimposed on the display of other setting screens such as the menu display and the bath temperature display that has already been set and displayed, and so that it floats on the other displays. There is. And the hot water supply temperature selection screen display means 3
The display by 7 (symbol A part) displays all of the information that can be changed directly, from the hot water supply temperature of 37 ° C that is normally used when using hot water, to 1 ° C in steps of 47 ° C.
Up to 11 levels can be selected. By touching the value of the desired hot water supply temperature within the range with one finger (in the case of Yes in step S5), the desired hot water supply temperature can be directly selected and set. The direct operation allows the selection operation to be completed with a single push operation, thus improving operability.

When the desired hot water supply temperature is directly selected, the hot water supply temperature changing means 38 changes the set temperature from the old temperature to the new temperature (step S).
6). After that, when hot water is used in a shower or the like, hot water discharge is controlled according to the changed set temperature. Almost at the same time, the display of the hot water supply temperature selection screen is erased by the hot water supply temperature selection screen erasing means 42 (step S7). Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the hot water supply temperature setting screen display unit 39 displays the changed hot water supply temperature (for example, 44 ° C.) on the screen (step S8), and the operation of changing the hot water supply temperature setting is completed. is there.

The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this example, and can be implemented and recommended for the operation of changing the setting of the bath temperature. Therefore, an operation method for changing the bath temperature setting will be described. FIG. 7 illustrates various means programmed in the microcomputer. In the figure, the bath temperature setting display screen pressing detection means 43 is a screen (40 in FIG. 2) that displays the setting state of the bath filling temperature. It is a means that operates by detecting whether or not (° C part) is touched by a human hand. By operating the bath temperature setting display screen pressing detection means 43, a selection screen for selecting the bath temperature is displayed.

Next, the bath temperature selection screen display means 44
It is means for displaying on the display screen 10 so that a desired bath temperature can be selected when changing the bath temperature. As a specific example of the display, as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of numerical information is displayed in the vicinity of the periphery so as to surround the display of the setting screen (40 ° C. portion) set lastly as the center. I am doing it. In the present embodiment, a plurality of numerical values are sequentially arranged in ascending or descending order in the donut portion as a circular donut shape (reference B portion). The shape is not limited to a circle, and may be an ellipse or a quadrangle.

Further, this display is characterized by being superimposed on the display of other setting screens such as the menu display and the hot water supply temperature display already set and displayed. For example, although it is displayed in a semi-transparent state with a lightness difference from other displays so as to appear above other displays, it may be displayed in different colors as another method. Further, it is recommended that the bath temperature selection screen display means 44 display (part B) directly or partially display the information that can be changed directly. In the case of the one shown in Fig. 8, numerical values are displayed sequentially from the water filling temperature of 37 ° C that is normally used for bath filling to 47 ° C in increments of 1 ° C, and the desired numerical value within that range is indicated by one hand. By touching with, you can directly select and set the desired bath temperature. The term "directly" has a direct meaning and means that a desired temperature selecting operation is completed by a single operation on the same plane screen. As a result, the selection operation ends with a single operation, so that the operability can be improved. Further, when the area of the display screen of the panel is large, all the changeable information may be displayed, and when the area of the screen is small, a part of the information may be displayed. Bath temperature changing means 4
Reference numeral 5 is a means for changing the setting from the old temperature to the new temperature when the desired bath temperature is directly selected. After that, when the bath is used, the water filling is controlled by the changed set temperature.

The bath temperature setting screen display means 46 is a means for displaying the changed temperature on the screen when the bath temperature is changed. Furthermore, bath temperature selection screen erasing means 4
Reference numeral 7 is means for deleting the bath temperature selection screen display by directly selecting the desired bath temperature.

Next, the operation for changing the bath temperature is shown in FIG.
It will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The procedure of the operation is not so different from the operation of changing the hot water supply temperature described above, and therefore the description will be given using the same flowchart.

First, the operation switch is operated to operate the microcomputer 35.
Is activated (step S1). As a result, various information such as the hot water supply temperature is displayed on the display screen 10 of the remote controller 8 as shown in FIG. The bath temperature information may be fixed at, for example, 39 ° C. at the beginning of shipping. When the bath temperature setting is to be changed (Yes in step S2), the bath temperature setting screen portion (4
Lightly touch the part displayed as 0 ° C.) with a finger (step S3). As a result, the bath temperature setting display screen pressing detection means 43 starts operating, and the bath temperature selection screen display means 44 displays a selection screen for selecting the bath temperature as shown in FIG. 8 (step S4). This display has a circular donut shape, and a plurality of numerical values are arranged in ascending order on the donut portion (reference B portion). In addition, this display is displayed in a semi-transparent state so as to be superimposed on the display of other setting screens such as the menu display and the hot water temperature display already set and displayed, so that it floats on the other display. There is. The display by the bath temperature selection screen display means 44 (the portion B) directly displays all the information that can be changed, and sequentially from the bath temperature of 37 ° C., which is the bath temperature normally used for filling the bath. 11 up to 47 ° C in 1 ° C increments
It is possible to select in a range of stages. By touching the desired bath temperature value within that range with one finger (in the case of YES in step S5), the desired bath temperature can be directly selected and set. The direct operation allows the selection operation to be completed with a single push operation, thus improving operability.

When the desired bath temperature is directly selected, the bath temperature changing means 45 changes the set temperature from the old temperature to the new temperature (step S).
6). After that, when filling the bathtub, the filling temperature is controlled by the changed set temperature. Almost at the same time, the bath temperature selection screen erasing means 46 erases the display of the bath temperature selection screen (step S7). Further, by the bath temperature setting screen display means 47, as shown in FIG.
The bath temperature after the change (for example, 43 ° C.) is displayed on the screen (step S8), and the operation for changing the bath temperature setting is completed.

The setting item is not limited to the bath temperature, but the time setting is changed, the amount of hot water filled in the bathtub is changed, the heat retention time of the bath is changed, the reservation timer for the hot water filling time in the bathtub is changed, and the operation guide voice is changed. It is also possible to change the volume of, the setting of the hot water heating temperature, the setting temperature of the air conditioner, and the like.

The above-described embodiment shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this, and various design changes can be made within the range. For example, in the present embodiment, the heat exchangers for hot water supply and bath are respectively provided in the device, but one heat exchanger may be shared to form a two-circuit bath hot water supply device. Further, the fuel is not limited to one using gas, but may be one using oil as a fuel. Further, although the control remote controller is installed in the bathroom and a room other than the bathroom, it is not limited to this and may be installed in only one place or in a plurality of places.

[0031]

According to the present invention, a desired numerical value or the like can be directly selected from the displayed selection screen with a single click, and it is not necessary to repeatedly press the up switch or the down switch as before. It is possible to greatly improve operability. Further, according to the present invention, the selection change operation can be performed with one click, and the set screen can be displayed without the need to press the end button after the selection and setting, further improving the operability of the change operation such as the hot water temperature. Will be made. Furthermore, the present invention makes it easy to display the information that can be selected and to grasp the information to be changed,
It becomes easier to select and the operability can be improved. Further, according to the present invention, the selection screen is displayed on the previously set screen so that the user can intuitively understand which part of the screen should be operated, how to operate it, and the like. As a result, selectable information can be easily displayed and selected, so that operability can be improved. Further, by unifying the operation method of the series of changing operations, the changing operations can be performed without looking at the instruction manual. Further, according to the present invention, the selectable range can be clearly understood at a glance, and the selection can be changed easily. Further, according to the present invention, it is easy to display the information that can be selected and to grasp the information to be changed, it is easy to select, and the operability can be improved, and the selection screen is superimposed on the screen of the previous setting. By being displayed, it is possible to intuitively understand which part on the screen should be operated, how to operate, etc., and it is easy to display selectable information,
In addition, selection becomes easier, and operability can be improved. Further, by unifying the operation method of the series of change operations, the selectable range can be clearly understood at a glance, and the change operation can be performed without looking at the instruction manual.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a hot water supply bath device showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a display screen of a remote controller showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an electrical block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display of a selection screen of the remote controller showing the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display screen after changing the hot water supply temperature according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an electrical block diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display of a selection screen of a remote controller according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display screen after changing the bath temperature according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Hot water supply bath equipment 7 remote control 8 bath remote control 9 Touch panel 10 Display screen 35 Microcomputer 36 Hot water supply temperature setting screen display means 37 Hot water temperature selection screen display 38 Hot water supply temperature changing means 39 Hot water supply temperature setting screen display means 42 Hot water supply temperature selection screen erasing means

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A remote controller for operating a hot water equipment or the like from a remote position, a display unit provided on the remote controller, a touch panel and a display screen constituting the display unit,
Hot water temperature and other selection screen display means for displaying change information such as desired hot water temperature by touching a part of the display screen, and any and direct selection from the change information A remote control device comprising a changing means for changing settings such as hot water supply temperature. 2. A remote controller for operating a hot water equipment from a remote location, a display unit provided on the remote controller, a touch panel and a display screen constituting the display unit, and a part of the display screen is touched. The hot water temperature selection screen display means is displayed on the display screen so that the desired change information such as hot water temperature can be selected, and the hot water temperature etc. can be set by arbitrarily and directly selecting from the change information. Change means for changing the hot water supply temperature, etc. by directly selecting the desired hot water supply temperature etc., and means for erasing the hot water supply temperature etc. selection screen, and hot water supply for displaying the changed hot water supply temperature etc. on the display screen A remote control device comprising a temperature setting screen display means. 3. The display by the hot water supply temperature etc. selection screen display means is displayed so as to surround the periphery of the display of the setting screen set lastly in the vicinity thereof. The remote control device according to claim 2. 4. The display according to the hot water supply temperature selection screen display means is superimposed and displayed on the display of the setting screen that is set and displayed last. The remote control device according to claim 1. 5. The remote according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the display by the hot water supply temperature selection screen display means displays all or part of information that can be directly changed. Operating device. 6. The display by the hot water supply temperature selection screen display means is displayed so as to surround the periphery of the last set setting screen as a center and is also set and displayed last. 3. The remote control device according to claim 1, wherein all or a part of the information that can be directly changed is displayed on the display of the setting screen in an overlapping manner.