Does it automatically switch off after steaming?
1525819
Yes, it does. When the steaming is done, it will beep and then the light goes off.
1525820
The side button will blink indicating its done. At this point the machine will no longer steam/cook.
1525821
I think my previous answer got sent before I was finished typing... when it finishes steaming it beeps, and then a light flashes. I do not know how long the light will flash, but all steaming and heating stops. Does that answer clarify things?
1063795
No, it does not turn off. There is a switch with three settings; off, low, high. I make sure to unplug after each use to ensure that I turned off.
172793
I haven't seen any auto shut-off. Even read the booklet to check but it does't mention any, so I would say no.
1292920
Unfortunately, no. I have accidentally left mine on for long periods of time and luckily have had no steam/burning/problems; but I sure do wish there was an auto shut-off for safety!
1705189
Yes it does have an on/off switch...you can turn it on or off and it also turns off automatically when it has boiled briefly.
63804
Good evening. No, it does not shut off automatically. But, it holds the steam and juices extremely well, so you'd have to neglect it for a long time before it sticks or burns. Hope that helps!
2039067
Hi, I don't know that it's designed to auto-turn-off, however, mine does that as well. Very annoying indeed!
1784083
It does not turn off automatically, but it does make a real nice single cup of coffee. I also use it for just hot water for a single cup of tea.
444322
It does NOT turn off automatically. When it chirps YOU pull the power plug out of the AC outlet. The instructions specify to what level you must add water. However, we found some experimentation was needed leaving the eggs in for additional time after the chirp/unplug to have the eggs come out the way we wanted. Because the eggs are steamed, care should be taken to make sure the oval top part is mated properly with the base to assure that steam will escape only from the hole on its top. We've never done 7 hard boiled eggs.
1767196
Yes, when the water reaches the boiling point the switch that turns it on automatically shuts off.
1253324
No! I ruined this steamer because it doesn't shut off automatically and it just kept heating itself, and burnt the bottom. Now it leaks.
1817893
Yes it does shut off automatically. I've never timed it however. Seems about correct though.
1078113
No. It does not automatically turn off. It is all manual on & off operation.
1547274
Yes. And it will shut off automatically. Not sure if temperature or time thing, but if you're cooking for long periods of time, you definitely have to watch it.
1373091
Yes. I leave mine on at night and it automatically shuts off then the water is low on any setting.
368462
When the unit is plugged in, it goes into standby mode when the unit is ready to be used. There are low, medium, and high steam buttons, select any of them and the unit goes to work. Each area has a light to tell you which degree you are in. When done, press the top unit button until the lights go out, and you will be in the standby mode once again. You may unplug the unit at any time when done. There is no ON/OFF switch, but I don't miss it.
444318
No, it does not turn off automatically. It does "chirp" to tell you when the eggs are ready. The device has markings to show how high to fill the water. I don't think it matters whether you cook one egg or 500, the way it's designed is based on amount of water.