Timer: Can someone explain the way the timer works?
909853
You cannot program this heater to come ON at a certain time. The timer function is only about shutting the heater OFF after a given time. For example, when I am getting ready for work, I don't want to risk forgetting to turn off the heater, so I set the timer for 1 hour so that, in case I forget to turn it off, it will shut itself off.
1789590
The timer beeps three times then pauses for about 1 second intermittently for 30 seconds. To set the timer you press the minute button repeatedly for how minutes you want to set. Same with the seconds. It is a good timer and has a memory function for the last setting. Take care not to drop it.
2210276
There is an off button at the bottom. You press and hold one of the buttons, the top one I think, to override the timer and keep it constantly on.
2123756
hi Vicki, I have not been able to get it to do this. I don't even remember reading that this was possible in the instruction manual but granted I don't have the instruction manual anymore. But after looking at the timer itself -there are a total of 8 timer settings. So you could in essence run it for 1 minute starting at lets say midnight, then it would turn off, then start it again for a minute 15 minutes later, and so on for a total of 8 cycles. But that's really the extent of the extendable programming.
1800729
The to truth is its been a long time since I used this timer, so I don't remember, I don't recommend this timer, it's super hard to set the time, and it broke easy. Sorry
1197434
The timer is a count down timer. It does not have a real time clock. To use it you need to turn the heater on and then set the runt time 1hr, 2hr, etc. You cannot use it like an alarm clock.
1111278
The timer counts down the time from you set. It does not start or stop when opened. The timer can only use a beeper.You can use the case without using the timer. Hope this helps.
1651751
The clock continues to count after zero time (the alarm sounds and the timer counts up from zero so you can tell how long since the alarm sounded). You can press a few buttons and the timer will recall the last timer interval so you can start another countdown. The timer controls seemed non-intuitive an took me a while to figure how to control it with minimal button pushes. Once you learn how to drive it, this is the best timer I have ever used; i have three of them. I've been using them for 4 years and they stop working after 14 months (actually the begin working weird, once that happens they are unusable. The clock continues to count after zero time (the alarm sounds and the timer counts up from zero so you can tell how long since the alarm sounded). You can press a few buttons and the timer will recall the last timer interval so you can start another countdown. The timer controls seemed non-intuitive an took me a while to figure how to control it with minimal button pushes. Once you learn how to drive it, this is the best timer I have ever used; i have three of them. I've been using them for 4 years and they stop working after 14 months (actually the begin working weird, once that happens... » Read More The clock continues to count after zero time (the alarm sounds and the timer counts up from zero so you can tell how long since the alarm sounded). You can press a few buttons and the timer will recall the last timer interval so you can start another countdown. The timer controls seemed non-intuitive an took me a while to figure how to control it with minimal button pushes. Once you learn how to drive it, this is the best timer I have ever used; i have three of them. I've been using them for 4 years and they stop working after 14 months (actually the begin working weird, once that happens they are unusable. « Show Less
854005
the first on is not controlled by the timer, the other five do. And the 5 timer-control outlets are all on or off by one timer program. There are 6 timer programs can be set, that means, you can program the timer to on or off the 5 outlets in 6 different start time and end time. Hope this helps.
396979
timer function is independent of the on function. So it will run continuously if you just turn it on.
902388
This timer is designed to work by time of day, not by a specified amount of time. You would always have to set it to go off at a certain time of day base on the current time when you started using it. It would work, but I don't think this I what you want.
2080814
I apologize, I'm not sure I understand your question. The timer can be Set to run up to 60 minutes. If you want it to run continuously, I'm sure there is a way to disable the timer function.
793293
If set on one hour you can press the button and advance thr timer to two hours, press it again it will go to three hours, press again and it goes to four hours. When at four hours pressing the button resets the unit to off. If you unplug the unit it resets itself to off.
1301501
It has to be reset every time you use it. It counts down to zero from wherever you set it. If you set it for 20 minutes it shuts off after twenty minutes. It's a great little timer for the price! I have had mine for 3 years and they're still working perfectly. I take them inside for the winter.
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
42346
The timer is not designed to function this way. You must turn it off each time it counts down.
2270230
I set as many timers as I need and then I activate them one at a time or in seriatim or all at the same time. I am not certain this answers your question.