I saw several complaints in the reviews about this unit shutting off too quickly. How long before the auto shut-off kicks in?
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the manual says "The scale will automatically turn off after 2 minute of no use." I just now put it on a timer twice and got 40 seconds both times. I turned it on, let it zero, put something on it, let it sit, and than started the timer. It is pretty quick, but I have not had any problem using it. I recommend it. I like it. I use it in a plastic zipper bag to keep it clean. I would definately buy it again. But I am not a heavy baker. I am just measuring stuff to put into bread machine usually. It turns off but not in the middle of a measure.
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I've never timed it, but its probably 30-40 seconds. I've been using it for measuring hair color and I have to remove the bowl with color in it while I get the peroxide and then put it back on the scale and pour the peroxide, otherwise it will shut off and I have to guess as to how much more color or peroxide I need. Had a few hair situations - no pun intended - where I've had to guess at the amounts. It seems to want to shut off when there is no immediate activity as in that I'm not putting anything into the bowl. I love the design, size, price, but I wouldn't buy it again.
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It is supposed to be 2 minutes, it has never shut off too soon for me to get the job done. I love it - you can weigh a plate, then the food on the plate, and it subtracts the weight of the plate. (tare, I guess) great deal for the money.
1772759
Hello Cara, I just timed this with my phone and from the moment I weighed something to when auto shut-of kicked in was about 43 seconds. Hope this helps!
339786
We never had a problem and it does not shut off. You should check with manufacturer to see if it can be a defective unit
1691767
Not very long at all. That's actually one of my complaints. Mine shuts off in less than 30 seconds...
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.
618436
It does not shut off automatically. It screams at you and you turn it off. As someone else mentioned, it cooks so quickly there's no need to go away and have it turn off by itself. I love this little appliance!
756197
I have one installed on a toggle only. We run it for 15-20 minutes in the morning to warm the bathroom and it has done fine. I dont know if it has an auto shut off and we always check and double ckeck that it is off before leaving for work.
2094229
I have not had any problem w/ the unit not shutting off in the allocated time setting.
1494791
The unit has three settings - off - on (does not shut down automatically) - auto (turns on and off automatically)
980134
It shuts off in 50-60 seconds. Mine lasted about a month and I threw it away.
1108886
When the bottom portion of the front of the unit is pushed, the unit turns on manually. It will stay on the minimum time--10 minutes is the default time--before shutting itself off.
1039277
I just received an e-mail asking me if I could respond to your concern. But now I see that you've contacted customer service and the are sending you a new speed sensor (which was my guess). The auto-shutdown after five minutes was the clue. If left on and unattended it shuts itself off to save power.
1102589
Never. When it hits the set temperature, it shuts right off. The only criticism I have is that you can hear the click when it turns on or off. This is not a silent unit. It's not an important factor to me but I know it matters to others.
1096506
The unit should shut off when the batteries reach 10.5 volts. If it's shutting off sooner than that, you may have a defective unit.
1919844
I've never found the auto-shut off to be a problem. Mine has never shut off automatically, and I believe that is a safety feature.
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The manual says Auto Shutoff occurs 6 minutes after no activity. I always shut it off after using so I've never tested that feature.
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This Model is auto OFF according to the Directions (Red LED in upper left corner of switch)I bought this based on the fact that the first 2 people said it was not auto off.. I got it for a baby pet. It turns out the unit Does not shut off, or is bad, which is good for me as I wanted the pad to stay on, on Low. Maybe at hire temps it auto shuts off, I'll find out some other time. for $13, what do want?...
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The directions say that the auto shutoff feature is set to 3 minutes. It does not show any way to change it. So I assume it is hard wired. I find that 3 minutes is pretty good for the auto shutoff. I also timed the boot time for the scale. It takes 3 to 4 seconds for the scale to be ready after hitting the on button. I find that to be quick enough.