How do you set your own timing? Say, for instance, you wanted to set the microwave for 3 minutes and 49 seconds, rather than using sensors.
2032890
There are numbers on the control pad on the right side.. just press 3 then 49 then press start.
1570102
There is a timer of sorts on this unit. You can adjust how many hours you would like the unit to run (only 1 hour increments). So instead of setting a timer for 3:30 - 5:30, you would turn it on at 3:30 and set for 2 hours. Hope that makes it clear.
1729694
If you haven't done this, try to open the covered area between the sensor and button, you can tune the time to up to 30 minute.
428938
You can use your own timer, the one that comes from the company isn't necessary. I replaced my timer with a much more compact model that can be hidden from view better. :D
1779999
Yes you can set it at 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 15 seconds, 1 minute, 15 minutes and 1 hour.
1214661
Place it in the microwave....For best results, set the microwave to 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
1467723
the time setting on this unit is set at 30 second increments, so you would have to push the button 14 times for your seven minute cook time. Sound strenuous? It's not really, the button is very responsive and I've never thought to myself, "Gee, I wish I had purchased a different microwave because of this darn button." A little side note...this microwave is a conversation piece, so if you have really boring kitchen guests, maybe you can use the seven minutes to explain what this unit is.
480461
Yes. But I have trouble figuring out how to time cooking; I mostly just use the pre-set times by pushing 1 (for 1 min.) or 2, etc.
384017
I don't know. I no longer have this microwave. no you don't have seconds. 30 seconds is the least you can do.
1784230
Mine is easy to set to20 min. Press the arrow up button above the time. Mine is set for 5 min all the time.
853742
I have been setting my timer to 9 hours, and that seems to work well. You can control the timing. If you think 9 hours is too long, set for less.
914582
There is a dial on the side of the unit that allows you to set the timer in either seconds, minutes or hours. Very simple interface
364051
I set it once based on the instruction set (which I don't have anymore). I think you have to press and hold one of the buttons for a few seconds to set the minutes and press again to set the seconds. Not sure which button though. Good luck. My clock ran 5 minutes fast everyday so I've just ignored it since then.
1862209
Yes you can set it for 30 sec intervals, or any amount of time you want. It is by sound.
309131
If you wish to set time other than the presets you move your finger pad around in a clockwise or anticlockwise fashion to set it. It is very similar to an old iPod. The dial does not move. The kids picked it up quickly I only had problems getting used to adjusting the rate of finger movement to get the same time reliably. Honestly I don't know what the fuss is about unless you really like entering numbers on a keypad (then don't get this model). I have heard it can adjust power but the machine itself automatically adjusts. The biggest problem we had was dialling down the times since it was more powerful than the microwave it replaced. If you wish to set time other than the presets you move your finger pad around in a clockwise or anticlockwise fashion to set it. It is very similar to an old iPod. The dial does not move. The kids picked it up quickly I only had problems getting used to adjusting the rate of finger movement to get the same time reliably. Honestly I don't know what the fuss is about unless you really like entering numbers on a keypad (then don't get this model). I have heard it can adjust power but the machine itself automatically adjusts. The biggest problem we had was dialling down the times since it was... » Read More If you wish to set time other than the presets you move your finger pad around in a clockwise or anticlockwise fashion to set it. It is very similar to an old iPod. The dial does not move. The kids picked it up quickly I only had problems getting used to adjusting the rate of finger movement to get the same time reliably. Honestly I don't know what the fuss is about unless you really like entering numbers on a keypad (then don't get this model). I have heard it can adjust power but the machine itself automatically adjusts. The biggest problem we had was dialling down the times since it was more powerful than the microwave it replaced. « Show Less
485611
You can manually set the timer for other recipes. I personally have only made beans and rice using the manual settings. But I see no reason why it would not work for other items.
438922
I think it's 3 seconds to half an hour or something like that. You can't set it specifically, you just have to turn the dial and test it.