I have the Nexxtech LCD easy set timer, model no. 6310902. For the timer function, it use to make a sound when it counted down to zero. But there is no sound anymore. What can I do? Thanks.

Our final tests were for durability. Some cooks grumble that their electronic timers fail after only a year. So we dropped all the timers onto a hard counter from a six-inch height and then into a bowl of water to see if any survived. Once most of the timers had adequately satisfied our initial basic performance tests of accuracy and ease of use, it became evident that the rating would break on the issues of features and durability.
Only one timer, the West Bend Clock/Double Electronic Timer Model No. 40031x, passed performance tests and had all of the functions we were looking for and then some. This model comes equipped with two timers, an easy-to-read display, long timing capability and the ability to count up after the buzzer sounds. In addition to all that, it is also a clock. The simpler West Bend Model No. 40032 won second place because it features a large, easy-reading display and stays solidly on the counter while being manipulated (other lighter-weight models slid easily) for a very good price. The Polder single timer won third place because it times up to 24 hours, counts up after the buzzer sounds and offers the bonus of an attached meat thermometer. The triple timer rated only fourth place because it costs so much for what it is, the battery is a bear to insert, and we were outraged that the battery is not included. The Big Digit rated last because it doesn't show seconds.
The remaining electronic timers, little different from each other, were rated on design. The Cooper Chef's Timer-Stopwatch was downgraded, as we didn't buy the logic of carrying the timer around our necks.
How items were judged
Eight electronic timers from six different companies were tested and judged on the basis of the following criteria. West Bend sells an additional single timer with smaller buttons; we chose the 40331x model because it was exactly the same with larger buttons.
- Price: Retail prices from New York City and Boston kitchen stores and mail-order catalogs.
- Maximum time: Two of the most important features of an electronic timer are that it time foods that cook for several hours and display seconds as well as minutes. The seconds display is crucial for professional cooks or for home cooks timing eggs or other items requiring precision. Timers that counted more than 100 minutes and displayed seconds were rated more highly than those that didn't.

- Number of timers: If you're going to buy a timer, you might as well buy one that can time more than one dish at the same time.
- Counts up after beep sounds: All of the timers count down from the programmed time to zero. In addition, timers with this feature continue counting back up after the programmed time has been reached. This feature is desirable for recipe development and testing. And if you miss the beep, you'll see how long the food has cooked past the set time.
- Interrupt: This feature allows the cook to stop the timer to interrupt cooking and start it again.
- Clock: A timer that also functions independently as a clock is not common. But if your stove doesn't have a built-in clock, it proves handy.
- Memory: If you hit start again after the bell sounds, the timer begins timing from the last programmed time. We couldn't think of many situations in which this would be necessary, so it didn't carry much weight in the rating.
Tester's comments
- West Bend Clock/Double Timer: Our favorite, reasonably priced model does everything we want: times up to 24 hours, counts down and up, times two foods at the same time, and serves as a clock.
- Polder Thermometer/Timer: High-tech design single timer counts down and up and does double duty as a meat thermometer! provocative idea, but keep in mind that you can buy the winning model and an instant-read thermometer for the same or less money.
- EK Digital: Expensive single timer boasts a sleek design but small display and is easy to knock over while setting.
- Cooper Chef's Timer: Very lightweight single timer hangs around the neck for those who want to carry the timer with them. Costs more money than you need to spend.
- West Bend Timer Model No. 40030: Solid if unexciting second-place winner is an inexpensive single timer, and times minutes and seconds, but for an extra $6, why not buy the West Bend Double?
- West Bend Triple Timer: Expensive timer counts down with three independent timers. Open the package to find that you must buy the battery. It only rated highly because, as advertised, it times three foods at once. But for $4 less you can buy two of the winning timers.
- Terraillon Micro-Timer: Small, cheesy-feeling, single timer has a small display; for just a bit more you could buy the winning West Bend.
- Time Check Big Digit: Large display timer doesn't display seconds but times up to 20 hours.

OXO doesn't provide a link to download the instruction booklet for this model, but I own it too, and this is what I've learned:


To set clock:

1. Press and hold clock/timer button for 3 seconds (clock icon will appear on left side of screen).
2. Input time using keypad then quickly press clock/timer button to save.

To set timer:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Enter desired time using keypad (to a maximum of 99hrs:99mins:99secs).
4. Press stop/start to begin countdown.
5. Pause countdown by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
6. When countdown is complete, timer will beep continuously for 30 seconds and display will flash. Timer will then beep every 10 seconds for 10 minutes until the stop/start button is pressed.
7. Press clock/timer button to return to clock function.

To time activities:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Press stop/start and plus (+) sign will appear on right side of screen as timer begins counting up.
4. Pause count-up by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
5. When you're finished timing, press stop/start to end timing function.
6. Press clock/timer to return to clock function.

I also own this model, and the manual isn't availble on OXO's site. But this is what I've learned over the years:



To set clock:

1. Press and hold clock/timer button for 3 seconds (clock icon will appear on left side of screen).
2. Input time using keypad then quickly press clock/timer button to save.

To set timer:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Enter desired time using keypad (to a maximum of 99hrs:99mins:99secs).
4. Press stop/start to begin countdown.
5. Pause countdown by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
6. When countdown is complete, timer will beep continuously for 30 seconds and display will flash. Timer will then beep every 10 seconds for 10 minutes until the stop/start button is pressed.
7. Press clock/timer button to return to clock function.

To time activities:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Press stop/start and plus (+) sign will appear on right side of screen as timer begins counting up.
4. Pause count-up by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
5. When you're finished timing, press stop/start to end timing function.
6. Press clock/timer to return to clock function.

This is the only timer model OXO doesn't provide for download on their site. But I also own this timer, and this is what I've learned:


To set clock:

1. Press and hold clock/timer button for 3 seconds (clock icon will appear on left side of screen).
2. Input time using keypad then quickly press clock/timer button to save.

To set timer:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Enter desired time using keypad (to a maximum of 99hrs:99mins:99secs).
4. Press stop/start to begin countdown.
5. Pause countdown by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
6. When countdown is complete, timer will beep continuously for 30 seconds and display will flash. Timer will then beep every 10 seconds for 10 minutes until the stop/start button is pressed.
7. Press clock/timer button to return to clock function.

To time activities:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Press stop/start and plus (+) sign will appear on right side of screen as timer begins counting up.
4. Pause count-up by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
5. When you're finished timing, press stop/start to end timing function.
6. Press clock/timer to return to clock function.

I'm assuming that you're referring to OXO's model #1061978 and it's the only timer manual not available on their website. But I also own one, and this is what I've learned:



To set clock:

1. Press and hold clock/timer button for 3 seconds (clock icon will appear on left side of screen).
2. Input time using keypad then quickly press clock/timer button to save.

To set timer:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Enter desired time using keypad (to a maximum of 99hrs:99mins:99secs).
4. Press stop/start to begin countdown.
5. Pause countdown by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
6. When countdown is complete, timer will beep continuously for 30 seconds and display will flash. Timer will then beep every 10 seconds for 10 minutes until the stop/start button is pressed.
7. Press clock/timer button to return to clock function.

To time activities:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Press stop/start and plus (+) sign will appear on right side of screen as timer begins counting up.
4. Pause count-up by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
5. When you're finished timing, press stop/start to end timing function.
6. Press clock/timer to return to clock function.

I own this model also and OXO doesn't offer the manual online. So here's what I've learned to do:




To set clock:

1. Press and hold clock/timer button for 3 seconds (clock icon will appear on left side of screen).
2. Input time using keypad then quickly press clock/timer button to save.

To set timer:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Enter desired time using keypad (to a maximum of 99hrs:99mins:99secs).
4. Press stop/start to begin countdown.
5. Pause countdown by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
6. When countdown is complete, timer will beep continuously for 30 seconds and display will flash. Timer will then beep every 10 seconds for 10 minutes until the stop/start button is pressed.
7. Press clock/timer button to return to clock function.

To time activities:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Press stop/start and plus (+) sign will appear on right side of screen as timer begins counting up.
4. Pause count-up by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
5. When you're finished timing, press stop/start to end timing function.
6. Press clock/timer to return to clock function.

To set clock:

1. Press and hold clock/timer button for 3 seconds (clock icon will appear on left side of screen).
2. Input time using keypad then quickly press clock/timer button to save.

To set timer:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Enter desired time using keypad (to a maximum of 99hrs:99mins:99secs).
4. Press stop/start to begin countdown.
5. Pause countdown by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
6. When countdown is complete, timer will beep continuously for 30 seconds and display will flash. Timer will then beep every 10 seconds for 10 minutes until the stop/start button is pressed.
7. Press clock/timer button to return to clock function.

To time activities:

1. Press and release clock/timer button.
2. If necessary, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes.
3. Press stop/start and plus (+) sign will appear on right side of screen as timer begins counting up.
4. Pause count-up by pressing stop/start; resume by pressing button again.
5. When you're finished timing, press stop/start to end timing function.
6. Press clock/timer to return to clock function.

If your set has a SLEEP TIMER function, yes. Simply set the timer (usually in 15 or 30 minute increments) and it will count down and shut the set off when it counts down to zero.

Press the mode button until you find the setting for 24 hour or 12 hour setting. (It is likely that the message will be abbreviated because of the limitations of the display, so some interpretation may be needed.).

You change the setting by pressing one of the other buttons on your watch - some experimenting may be needed.

The Timex 50 lap and 100 lap watches have count-down count up capabilities.