It does not appear to have an on/off switch? Do I have to unplug it to turn it off?
1955872
It does not have an on/off switch. Directions say put in liquid and plug in then unplug before removing from liquid.
1955873
Yes. You MUST unplug it BEFORE removing it from liquid. If you don't do this the unit will be damaged.
1955874
Yes, you unplug to turn it off. But be sure to unplug first, then remove from the water or it will stop working. To boil, put in water first, then plug in.
1955875
You do have to unplug. unplug before removing from liquid, or it will blow!
1955876
Yes, you unplug it to turn it off. My understanding is that it is safer to leave it in the liquid for half a minute or more after unplugging it to let the heating element cool down. If you plug it in when it's not in liquid, it can overheat internally and stop working. I use mine every day at work.
1915479
it does not have a timer or on/off switch. once you plug it in, it permanently stays on until you unplug it.
2224105
No don't have a on and off switch you got to unplug it only work when you have a light or a other electric plug electronic plug in it
1946317
We never unplug ours. It automatically shuts off, so I never really saw the need. Never had a problem with it.
1154130
Yes there is a switch to turn it off,but I also unplug it just to be on the safe side.
613562
You cannot turn the light off unless you unplug the product because the light is supposed to let you know that power is going through the item. If the light is off while plugged, that means there is no power.
1367412
I have the power cord attached to a surge protector and turn it off on the surge protector. Otherwise I don't think there is an on/off switch
1776588
No there is no switch. You have to plug it in and it automatically turns on. To turn it off you have to unplug it.
329888
It does not have an automatic shutoff. There is no switch. If it is plugged in, it is on.
331709
There is no switch. I picked up a small plug in timer and it goes on and off when I want it to.
462784
There is no on and off switch--it comes on when you plug it in and unplug to shut it off. Not what I would prefer, but I haven't had any problems.
903460
This item does not have an on/off switch. Plugging it in powers it up, and unplugging it powers it down.
2193640
No you have to unplug it to shut it off. However, it is designed to provide low heat. This is the second one I have owned. I wore the other one out. Usually we do not get temperatures below low to mid 20's and not many of them.
523335
I unplug mine at the unit. Lack of an off/on switch is a flaw of the unit.Richard
1945977
it has an on /off button. I have never left it on for very long periods of time but I do not think it shuts automatically. I do have to say that I am fanatical about unplugging appliances when not in use so I always pull the plug when done and plug it again each time I use it.
553768
Yes, I believe you just unplug it for a minute or so. I find the device to be not very intuitive.
2054178
There is not and on/off switch and I don't know the answer to the second question.