The first - and only time I used it, it worked great. When I tried to use it again, no matter what I did - no dice. I could not get it to come on. I did follow all directions. I even tried changing the battery - first thing I did. I would NOT recommend this timer to anyone. I then came back to Amazon.com and purchased the old fashioned timer that you just turn the handle to set time. The one with the long ring. To my happy surprise they came in colors so I bought one for myself and one for my best friend and now we are both very happy