My "globe" timer, model # 16USH/3A-24213 and made in China, is for a week's settings, it only states time now and shows hours of light and darkness. How can I set this timer?

I recommend calling Intermatic.
http://www.intermatic.com/customer%20service.aspx
815-675-7000

Timer prompts user through the set-up and programming.
The manual does not show exact steps.
Example programming on page 17 of manual does not show how to set timer for 'fixed' 24-hour operation, with specific on-off set times
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Intermatic-et70115c.pdf

You posted under GE 7-day random vacation timer.
This timer shows 7 days of the week.
The nighttime hours are white with blue background.
Daytime hours are blue with white background.
Timer dial rotates clockwise, and make 1 revolution each week.
To set timer, manually rotate dial until current day and hour line up with 'time now' pointer.
Move slide switch to TIMER ON.
Timer randomly turns on-off at preset times.
To watch timer in action: turn lamp ON, plug lamp into timer, plug timer into outlet, and then manually rotate dial clockwise several rotations and watch lamp turn on-off.
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/GE%2050462%207-Day%20Random%20Vacation%20Timer.jpg
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#50462

i have the same one in my collection. this one appears to be a RANDOM timer with no settings. presumably good to have a light go on and off if you are away on vacation i guess

'Time now' is stationary.
Rotate outside part of dial so current time lines up with 'time now' mark.

You posted under Intermatic HB88RC timer
If you have different timer, add a comment

HB88RC timer manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/hb88rc.pdf

Here's HB88RC programming from the top:
Remove batrery from back of timer to reset timer and clear everything.
Re-install AA battery in timer so display will show, and you can program

Set clock:
Hold down clock button.
Press day button until current day displays.
Press Hour button until current hour displays.
Press min button until current minute shows.
Release clock button

Program timer:
Press PROG button until 1 ON displays
This is Event1 ON
Press Day button until selected day or days displays for event1 ON
If you want all week long, then press day button until all days show: MO TU WE TH FR SA SU
Press Hour button until 7pm shows >> this is event1 ON
Press Min button until :00 displays for event1 ON

Press PROG button until 1 OFF displays
This is Event1 ON
Press Day button until selected day or days displays for event1 OFF
Match days with ON time: so press day button until all days show: MO TU WE TH FR SA SU
Press Hour button until 12pm displays >> this is event1 OFF
Press Min button until :00 displays for event1 OFF

When programming is finished, press clock button to display current time

When programming is finished, press MODE button to select MODE > you want AUTO for timer programs to operate
Press MODE button once and this is manual override, and lights come on.
Press MODE button again and RDM displays, this is for random timer operation
Press MODE button 3rd time, and timer is set to AUTO
After setting MODE to auto, press clock button to display current time.

Plug timer into receptacle.
Plug lights into timer.

Add a comment any time.
A lot of folks have written in about this timer going bad and they have been unable to program the timer. Of course most timers work perfectly fine.

A) 12-24 hour choice >> just use the 24 hour display.
That gives you day and night hours
I don't know why these companies offer 12hr-24hr option on timers.

B) Military time vs Regular time (military time does not use am and pm)
1 1am
2 2am
7 7am
11 11am
12 12noon
13 1pm
14 2pm
20 8pm
23 11pm
24 12midnight

C) Utilitec 0155671 is same as Woods 59377
Before Woods made 59377, they made 49566 (which is also called TD1101 and TD1300)

I think you have Woods 49566
Manual for Woods 49566:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-49556-TD1300.pdf
Add a comment at any time.



D) How to program timer.
Plug timer in until rechargeable battery is charged and display shows.
Unplug timer to program
1) Set current time.
Hold in reset button for two seconds to clear memory
Press and hold TIME button to select 24 hours so there is no problem. Release Time button.

Press and hold SET button.
MO is flashing, and represents MOnday. TU for TUesday. WE TH FI SA SU
Continue holding down SET button, and press ? ? until current day displays.
Release SET button.

Press and hold SET button again, and Hours will flash
Continue holding down SET button, and press ? ? until current hour displays.
Release SET button.

Press and hold SET button again, and Minutes will flash
Continue holding down SET button, and press ? ? until current minute displays.
Release SET button.

Press SET button again and current time and day will display.

2) Program review:
Set up to 20 on-off programs.
You can select individual days, or groups of days, or all days of the week
For example MO-SU is all days of the week
For each ON time, you also must set OFF time.
So program1 ON is set, then program1 OFF is set
Each ON is set for day, hour and minute
Each OFF is set for day, hour and minute (select same days for OFF and that you chose for ON)
For example if you want timer to turn ON all days MO-SU, make sure OFF time is also set for all days MO-SU.

3) Program the timer:
ON
Press arrow? until display shows PROG 1 ON
This is program1 ON.
Press SET button, but do not hold set button down as you did when setting current time.
The days for program1 ON will be flashing on display.
Press ? ? to select day, or groups of days that you want for program1 ON.

Press SET button again, and program1 ON hour will start flashing
Press ? ? to select hour that you want for program1 ON.

Press SET button again, and program1 ON minute will start flashing
Press ? ? to select minute that you want for program1 ON.

program1 ON is set, next you will set program1 OFF

OFF
Press arrow? until display shows PROG 1 OFF
This is program1 OFF.
Press SET button, but do not hold set button down as you did when setting current time.
The days for program1 OFF will be flashing on display.
Press ? ? to select day, or groups of days that you want for program1 OFF.

Press SET button again, and program1 OFF hour will start flashing
Press ? ? to select hour that you want for program1 OFF.

Press SET button again, and program1 OFF minute will start flashing
Press ? ? to select minute that you want for program1 OFF.

program1 ON and OFF are set, next you will set program2 ON by repeating steps above.

If you do not want to set more programs, that is fine.
Timer lets you set up to 20 programs.

Finish programming: when program ON-OFFs are set, press TIME button and current time displays.

4) Last step:
Push manual override button until AUTO is displayed. This will let timer turn lights on and off.
Plug lamp into timer.
Lamp must be turned ON.
Plug timer into wall.

Woods 49556 / TD1300 manual
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-49556-TD1300.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html

How to program timer.
Plug timer in until rechargeable battery is charged and display shows.
Unplug timer to program

Set current time.
Hold in reset button for two seconds to clear memory
Press and hold TIME button to select 24 hours so there is no problem. Release Time button.

Press and hold SET button.
MO is flashing, and represents MOnday. TU for TUesday. WE TH FI SA SU
Continue holding down SET button, and press ? ? until current day displays.
Release SET button.

Press and hold SET button again, and Hours will flash
Continue holding down SET button, and press ? ? until current hour displays.
Release SET button.

Press and hold SET button again, and Minutes will flash
Continue holding down SET button, and press ? ? until current minute displays.
Release SET button.

Press SET button again and current time and day will display.

Programing overview:
Set up to 20 on-off programs.
You can select individual days, or groups of days, or all days of the week
For example MO-SU is all days of the week
For each ON time, you also must set OFF time.
So program1 ON is set, then program1 OFF is set
Each ON is set for day, hour and minute
Each OFF is set for day, hour and minute (select same days for OFF and that you chose for ON)
For example if you want timer to turn ON all days MO-SU, make sure OFF time is also set for all days MO-SU.

Program the timer:
Set ON
Press arrow? until display shows PROG 1 ON
This is program1 ON.
Press SET button, but do not press and hold set button as you did when setting current time.
The days for program1 ON will be flashing on display.
Press ? ? to select day, or groups of days that you want for program1 ON.

Press SET button again, and program1 ON hour will start flashing
Press ? ? to select hour that you want for program1 ON.

Press SET button again, and program1 ON minute will start flashing
Press ? ? to select minute that you want for program1 ON.

program1 ON is set, next you must set program1 OFF

OFF
Press arrow? until display shows PROG 1 OFF
This is program1 OFF.
Press SET button, but do not press and hold set button as you did when setting current time.
The days for program1 OFF will be flashing on display.
Press ? ? to select day, or groups of days that you want for program1 OFF.

Press SET button again, and program1 OFF hour will start flashing
Press ? ? to select hour that you want for program1 OFF.

Press SET button again, and program1 OFF minute will start flashing
Press ? ? to select minute that you want for program1 OFF.

program1 ON and OFF are set, next you will set program2 ON by repeating steps above.

If you do not want to set more programs, that is fine.
Timer lets you set up to 20 programs.

Finish programming: when program ON-OFFs are set, press TIME button and current time displays.

Last step:
Push manual override button until AUTO is displayed. This will let timer turn lights on and off.
Plug lamp into timer.
Lamp must be turned ON.
Plug timer into wall.

I bought one also but am taking it back today as I am not satisfied with the performance and the internal battery dies losing all programming. The instructions below are word for word from the manual but not all that clear. Since I can't post the diagram from http://www.thencc.com/westinghouse/LS/Instruction/T28499_TimerManual.pdf (if I can post links here), I substituted words in the "Set Mode" section instead. This is for the Utilitech 0149289 model and also applies to the Westinghouse and Stanley equals. Good luck.

3-Outlet Photocell
HEAVY DUTY OUTDOOR TIMER
Tri-Mode Digital Timer
3-Wire Grounded Outlet and Plug
6 in (15cm) AWG 14/3 SJT vinyl cord
Rated: 125V/15A/1875W Tungsten
60Hz


INITIAL USE:
Before initial use, please plug in your timer for at least 1 hour to charge the internal battery. After the LCD display appears, your unit will be ready for programming.

RESET:
Press the "+" and "-" buttons at the same time to reset your timer. This will clear all programmed settings.

SET CURRENT TIME:
Press and hold the "TIME" button to enter the current time. First, set the day of the week: press "+" or "-" button to set today's day.

Press the "TIME" button to enter the hour setting. Press the "+" or "-" buttons to set the current hour. Be sure that AM or PM appears correctly.

Press the "TIME" button to enter the minute setting, Press the "+" or "-" buttons to set the current minute.
Press the "TIME" button to finish setting the current time and return to normal display.

SET MODE:
Press & hold the "MODE" button to scroll between the different Mode settings:

Display Mode Explanation
Digital Timer On/Off at your exact
programmed times (Picture of clock inserted here)
Photocell Countdown Timer On at Dusk or On immediately,
Off after 1-12 hours (Picture of what looks like half sun on horizon)
Digital Timer + Photocell On at Dusk, Off at your exact
programmed times (Combined picture of clock and half sun on horizon)

SET PROGRAM:
After choosing your mode, set the timer program by holding the "PROG" button for 3 seconds, and then follow the appropriate section below.

SET PROGRAM: DIGITAL TIMER
The first setting is "PROG 1 ON" which should appear on the screen. Set the desired day of the week setting for your timer using the "+" or "-" button to scroll between choices. You can select each day individually, Monday to Friday, Saturday/Sunday, or the entire week. To have your timer turn On/Off at the same times every day of the week, be sure to push "+" until all 7 days of the week are lit up for both PROG 1 ON and PROG 1 OFF.

Press "MANU" to enter the "PROG 1 ON" hour setting. Press the "+" or "-" to choose the desired hour for your timer to turn ON. Be sure to cycle through until AM or PM appears correctly.

Press "MANU" to enter the "PROG 1 ON" minute setting. Press the "+" or "-" to choose the desired minute for your timer to go on.

Press the "PROG" button to enter the "PROG 1 OFF" setting. Repeat steps 2 & 3 to set your desired Off time.

You may now either press the "PROG" button to enter additional programs (up to 8), or press the "TIME" button (or wait 15 seconds) to store your program. Your timer will now show the current set time and is ready for use.

SET PROGRAM: PHOTOCELL COUNTDOWN TIMER
The first setting is "PROG 1 ON". Set the desired day of the week program by pressing the "+" or "-" buttons. You can select each day individually, Monday to Friday, Saturday/Sunday, or an entire week. To have your timer turn On and Dusk and Off at the same time every day of the week, be sure to push "+" until
all 7 days of the week are lit up for both PROG 1 ON and PROG 1 OFF.
Press "MANU" to enter the hour setting. Press the "+" or "-" to set:
Display Explanation
d Dusk to Dawn - On at sundown, Off at sunrise
d:01 to d:12 On at Dusk, Off 1 to 12 hours later
S:01 to S:12 On immediately, Off 1 to 12 hours later

You may now either press the "PROG" button to enter additional programs (up to 8), or press the "TIME" button (or wait 15 seconds) to store your program.
Your timer will now show the current set time and is ready for use.

SET PROGRAM: DIGITAL TIMER + PHOTOCELL

The first setting is "PROG 1 OFF". Set the desired day of the week program by pressing the "+" or "-" buttons. You can select each day individually, Monday to Friday, Saturday/Sunday, or an entire week. To have your timer turn On and Dusk and Off at the same time every day of the week, be sure to push "+" until all 7 days of the week are lit up for both PROG 1 ON and PROG 1 OFF.

Press the "MANU" button to enter the "OFF" time hour setting. Press the "+" or "-" to set. Be sure to cycle through until AM or PM appears correctly.

Press the "MANU" button to enter the "OFF" time minute setting. Press the "+" or "-" to set.

You may now either press the "PROG" button to enter additional programs (up to 8), or press the "TIME" button (or wait 15 seconds) to store your program. Your timer will now show the current set time and be ready for use.

MANUAL OVERRIDE:
Press the "MANU" button to choose the timer status:

Display Explanation
ON Continuously ON
OFF Continuously OFF
AUTO Timer will turn On/Off according to program settings

Manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-59203.pdf
59203 plug-in timer: your outdoor lights have to plug into side of timer.

If you want a timer to replace outdoor light switch: buy in-wall timer Aube T1032 or Lowes sells Utilitec 0192773.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Programmable.html#Aube
Add a comment for more help with in-wall.

Here are instructions for 59203 plug-in timer:
Plug in the timer until battery is charged.
Unplug timer so you can program easily.
Press R reset button with paper clip to clear.

Set the time of day:
Press and hold clock button
Press hour button until current hour shows
Press minute button until current minute shows
Press day button until current day shows.
Release clock button

Program review:
Write out ON-off schedule showing hours minutes and days
For example: timer turns ON 6:00 pm all days of week.
Timer turns OFF 1:00 am all days of week.
First step: Set program1 ON > hour, minute, and day.
Next step: Set program1 OFF > hour, minute, and day

If needed, go to next step: Set program2 ON > hour, minute, and day
Next: Set program2 OFF > hour, minute, and day

How to program timer for ON at 6:00 pm and OFF at 1:00 am all days of week:
Step 1: Press PROGRAM button until display shows 1 ON (this is program1 ON)
Press hour button until 6 pm shows
Press minute button until :00 shows
Press day button until all days of week show (MO TU WE TH FR SA SU)

Step 2: Press PROGRAM button until display shows 1 OFF (this is program1 OFF)
Press hour button until 1 am shows
Press minute button until :00 shows
Press day button until all days of week show (MO TU WE TH FR SA SU)

If you want to set another program, you will repeat same steps for program2
Press PROGRAM button until display shows 2 ON

If you are done programming, press clock button
Press ON/AUTO/OFF button until AUTO displays

Use the on/off button to cycle through in the following order:

F = off

0 = on

1-9 = Number of hours unit stays on after detecting 15 seconds of low light

R = Random. After detecting low lux for 15 seconds, unit will select random number of hours to stay on. Will repeat randomization cycle in 24 hrs

d = On from dusk til dawn

1.-9. = (number followed by period) On now and will shut off after the indicated number of hours elapses.

Neat little timer. Have fun with it.