Well, dagnabbit! The timer on my GE natural gas stove has gone kaput.
The entire (digital) control panel/board on its front has to be replaced
to "fix" the well-used timer touch-button (not sure what else to call
it?). I truly rely on the kitchen timer when I cook! I'd rather not
burn down my home because I forget or get distracted when something is
cooking anything on the stove, in the oven, or outside on the BBQ/grill!

Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count up"
timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
the better) until it is manually turned off!

I've searched Amazon (gotta love their "Prime" service!!) without much
luck other than to find a single timer -- "ChefEPX" -- that fits the
bill. For those who are curious, here's a link (and tinyURL):

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HKN5532/...I2ITCUJEITX7RS

or http://tinyurl.com/mh5zn32

That's it - no timer other than this "ChefEPX" supposedly beeps
continuously until it's manually turned off on purpose. It's US$20 (OK,
it's $19.95 and that includes a recipe book - whoopee!!!! yawn). Heck,
that's a lot less expensive than it probably is to purchase a new
control panel board(?)!

BTW, included below at the bottom is the stove's model no. More than
likely(?), it's fairly simple to replace the control panel since it's a
digital board (just a guess on my part!??) that's not much different
than any 'board' (card) used by a desktop computer on its MB
(motherboard). Just unplug the 'old' card, then plug in the new (knock
on wood!).

Will anyone share first- or second-hand recommendation(s) for an
excellent and reliable kitchen timer that fits the bill, i.e., it beeps
continuously until it's actually turned off by the user?? I'd really
appreciate the input and suggestions. TIA and all that

Sky


GE natural gas stove/oven Model No. JGBP30BEH1CT (purchased new in early
2000s)

website:
http://products.geappliances.com/App...ku=JGBP30BEHCT

or http://tinyurl.com/o9qk4at

On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 02:24:17 -0500, Sky >
wrote:

>Well, dagnabbit! The timer on my GE natural gas stove has gone kaput.
>The entire (digital) control panel/board on its front has to be replaced
>to "fix" the well-used timer touch-button (not sure what else to call
>it?). I truly rely on the kitchen timer when I cook! I'd rather not
>burn down my home because I forget or get distracted when something is
>cooking anything on the stove, in the oven, or outside on the BBQ/grill!
>
>Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
>off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
>for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count up"
>timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
>count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
>the better) until it is manually turned off!
>
>I've searched Amazon (gotta love their "Prime" service!!) without much
>luck other than to find a single timer -- "ChefEPX" -- that fits the
>bill. For those who are curious, here's a link (and tinyURL):
>
>http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HKN5532/...I2ITCUJEITX7RS
>
>or http://tinyurl.com/mh5zn32
>
>That's it - no timer other than this "ChefEPX" supposedly beeps
>continuously until it's manually turned off on purpose. It's US$20 (OK,
>it's $19.95 and that includes a recipe book - whoopee!!!! yawn). Heck,
>that's a lot less expensive than it probably is to purchase a new
>control panel board(?)!
>
>BTW, included below at the bottom is the stove's model no. More than
>likely(?), it's fairly simple to replace the control panel since it's a
>digital board (just a guess on my part!??) that's not much different
>than any 'board' (card) used by a desktop computer on its MB
>(motherboard). Just unplug the 'old' card, then plug in the new (knock
>on wood!).
>
>Will anyone share first- or second-hand recommendation(s) for an
>excellent and reliable kitchen timer that fits the bill, i.e., it beeps
>continuously until it's actually turned off by the user?? I'd really
>appreciate the input and suggestions. TIA and all that
>
>Sky
>
>
>GE natural gas stove/oven Model No. JGBP30BEH1CT (purchased new in early
>2000s)
>
> website:
>http://products.geappliances.com/App...ku=JGBP30BEHCT
>
>or http://tinyurl.com/o9qk4at

Another example of disposable "help you to death" modern consumer
electronics!

Time for NEW stove! There is no fixing this crap anymore.

John Kuthe...

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>>
>> Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
>> off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
>> for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count up"
>> timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
>> count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
>> the better) until it is manually turned off!

Do you have a microwave? The timer on our will beep forever until you
turn it off. Cell phone? Has a timer but not sure how long it beeps,
but it is portable too.

On 2014-10-14 3:24 AM, Sky wrote:
> Well, dagnabbit! The timer on my GE natural gas stove has gone kaput.
> The entire (digital) control panel/board on its front has to be replaced
> to "fix" the well-used timer touch-button (not sure what else to call
> it?). I truly rely on the kitchen timer when I cook! I'd rather not
> burn down my home because I forget or get distracted when something is
> cooking anything on the stove, in the oven, or outside on the BBQ/grill!



We have a couple WestBend timers. They aren't that loud and I don't
think they sound for longer than a minute, but there are two of them so
we can take them with us and have then nearby so we will hear than when
they go off. The only thing they need is a long elastic leash to yank
them back to their home when done, or a remote locator tone ;-)

On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 02:24:17 -0500, Sky >
wrote:

>Well, dagnabbit! The timer on my GE natural gas stove has gone kaput.
>The entire (digital) control panel/board on its front has to be replaced
>to "fix" the well-used timer touch-button (not sure what else to call
>it?). I truly rely on the kitchen timer when I cook! I'd rather not
>burn down my home because I forget or get distracted when something is
>cooking anything on the stove, in the oven, or outside on the BBQ/grill!
>
>Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
>off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
>for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count up"
>timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
>count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
>the better) until it is manually turned off!
>
>I've searched Amazon (gotta love their "Prime" service!!) without much
>luck other than to find a single timer -- "ChefEPX" -- that fits the
>bill. For those who are curious, here's a link (and tinyURL):
>
>http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HKN5532/...I2ITCUJEITX7RS
>
>or http://tinyurl.com/mh5zn32
>
>That's it - no timer other than this "ChefEPX" supposedly beeps
>continuously until it's manually turned off on purpose. It's US$20 (OK,
>it's $19.95 and that includes a recipe book - whoopee!!!! yawn). Heck,
>that's a lot less expensive than it probably is to purchase a new
>control panel board(?)!
>
>BTW, included below at the bottom is the stove's model no. More than
>likely(?), it's fairly simple to replace the control panel since it's a
>digital board (just a guess on my part!??) that's not much different
>than any 'board' (card) used by a desktop computer on its MB
>(motherboard). Just unplug the 'old' card, then plug in the new (knock
>on wood!).
>
>Will anyone share first- or second-hand recommendation(s) for an
>excellent and reliable kitchen timer that fits the bill, i.e., it beeps
>continuously until it's actually turned off by the user?? I'd really
>appreciate the input and suggestions. TIA and all that
>
>Sky
>
>
>GE natural gas stove/oven Model No. JGBP30BEH1CT (purchased new in early
>2000s)
>
> website:
>http://products.geappliances.com/App...ku=JGBP30BEHCT
>
>or http://tinyurl.com/o9qk4at

I have one that is made by ThermoWorks. It is loud and big display.
Not small enough to wear around your neck It does have magnets so you
could probably stick it on your stove.

ThermoWorks
800-393-6434
www.thermoworks.com
Model RT106

--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 02:24:17 -0500, Sky >
wrote:

>Well, dagnabbit! The timer on my GE natural gas stove has gone kaput.
>The entire (digital) control panel/board on its front has to be replaced
>to "fix" the well-used timer touch-button (not sure what else to call
>it?). I truly rely on the kitchen timer when I cook! I'd rather not
>burn down my home because I forget or get distracted when something is
>cooking anything on the stove, in the oven, or outside on the BBQ/grill!
>
>Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
>off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
>for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count up"
>timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
>count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
>the better) until it is manually turned off!
>
>I've searched Amazon (gotta love their "Prime" service!!) without much
>luck other than to find a single timer -- "ChefEPX" -- that fits the
>bill. For those who are curious, here's a link (and tinyURL):
>
>http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HKN5532/...I2ITCUJEITX7RS
>
>or http://tinyurl.com/mh5zn32
>
>That's it - no timer other than this "ChefEPX" supposedly beeps
>continuously until it's manually turned off on purpose. It's US$20 (OK,
>it's $19.95 and that includes a recipe book - whoopee!!!! yawn). Heck,
>that's a lot less expensive than it probably is to purchase a new
>control panel board(?)!
>
>BTW, included below at the bottom is the stove's model no. More than
>likely(?), it's fairly simple to replace the control panel since it's a
>digital board (just a guess on my part!??) that's not much different
>than any 'board' (card) used by a desktop computer on its MB
>(motherboard). Just unplug the 'old' card, then plug in the new (knock
>on wood!).
>
>Will anyone share first- or second-hand recommendation(s) for an
>excellent and reliable kitchen timer that fits the bill, i.e., it beeps
>continuously until it's actually turned off by the user?? I'd really
>appreciate the input and suggestions. TIA and all that
>
>Sky
>
>
>GE natural gas stove/oven Model No. JGBP30BEH1CT (purchased new in early
>2000s)
>
> website:
>http://products.geappliances.com/App...ku=JGBP30BEHCT
>
>or http://tinyurl.com/o9qk4at
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

On 10/14/2014 8:05 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>>>
>>> Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
>>> off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
>>> for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count up"
>>> timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
>>> count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
>>> the better) until it is manually turned off!
>
> Do you have a microwave? The timer on our will beep forever until you
> turn it off. Cell phone? Has a timer but not sure how long it beeps,
> but it is portable too.
>

I have a (free) app on my Android phone that is a kitchen timer and it
does not turn itself off.

I got it because sometimes I am timing more than one thing, like
something in the oven and something else on the stove.

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 02:24:17 -0500, Sky >
wrote:

> Well, dagnabbit! The timer on my GE natural gas stove has gone kaput.
> The entire (digital) control panel/board on its front has to be replaced
> to "fix" the well-used timer touch-button (not sure what else to call
> it?). I truly rely on the kitchen timer when I cook! I'd rather not
> burn down my home because I forget or get distracted when something is
> cooking anything on the stove, in the oven, or outside on the BBQ/grill!

I feel your pain! The clock on my wall ovens stopped working a couple
of years ago and like yours, it will cost more to fix than it's worth.
The ovens work just fine and the timer still works, so I'm not rushing
out to replace it, but it's still annoying. I have small kitchen
timers that I take with me when I need to time something, but don't
need to be in the kitchen or standing over the BBQ.

I don't know of any timers that fit your requirement because I've
never looked, but if you don't want it to turn off by itself - I think
you need something with an "alarm mode", not a simple count down
timer. Try your smart phone first. If that doesn't work for you,
some kitchen timers have an alarm mode too.
http://www.taylorusa.com/kitchen/tim...and-alarm.html

Here is a portable alarm that came up when I searched Amazon for
"digital timer with alarm mode". It's big (4 inches) so it won't get
lost and I'd never use it for the sounds so those complaints aren't a
negative AFAIC.
<http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Soothing-Sounds-Calendar-Relaxing/dp/B00A5V3KIS/ref=sr_1_16?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1413297173&sr=1-16&keywords=digital+timer+with+alarm+mode>

Another idea is to buy a stopwatch. Stop watches work for me because
they have a lanyard so you can wear them around your neck (no pockets
required); they're lightweight, so it's not annoying to wear; they're
inexpensive, they will count up or count down - and as far as I can
tell, the beeper doesn't turn off until you turn it off when set in
alarm mode. TADA! What's not to like?


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

On 10/13/2014 9:24 PM, Sky wrote:
> Well, dagnabbit! The timer on my GE natural gas stove has gone kaput.
> The entire (digital) control panel/board on its front has to be replaced
> to "fix" the well-used timer touch-button (not sure what else to call
> it?). I truly rely on the kitchen timer when I cook! I'd rather not
> burn down my home because I forget or get distracted when something is
> cooking anything on the stove, in the oven, or outside on the BBQ/grill!
>
> Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
> off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
> for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count up"
> timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
> count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
> the better) until it is manually turned off!
>
> I've searched Amazon (gotta love their "Prime" service!!) without much
> luck other than to find a single timer -- "ChefEPX" -- that fits the
> bill. For those who are curious, here's a link (and tinyURL):
>
> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HKN5532/...I2ITCUJEITX7RS
>
>
> or http://tinyurl.com/mh5zn32
>
> That's it - no timer other than this "ChefEPX" supposedly beeps
> continuously until it's manually turned off on purpose. It's US$20 (OK,
> it's $19.95 and that includes a recipe book - whoopee!!!! yawn). Heck,
> that's a lot less expensive than it probably is to purchase a new
> control panel board(?)!
>
> BTW, included below at the bottom is the stove's model no. More than
> likely(?), it's fairly simple to replace the control panel since it's a
> digital board (just a guess on my part!??) that's not much different
> than any 'board' (card) used by a desktop computer on its MB
> (motherboard). Just unplug the 'old' card, then plug in the new (knock
> on wood!).
>
> Will anyone share first- or second-hand recommendation(s) for an
> excellent and reliable kitchen timer that fits the bill, i.e., it beeps
> continuously until it's actually turned off by the user?? I'd really
> appreciate the input and suggestions. TIA and all that
>
> Sky
>
>
> GE natural gas stove/oven Model No. JGBP30BEH1CT (purchased new in early
> 2000s)
>
> website:
> http://products.geappliances.com/App...ku=JGBP30BEHCT
>
>
> or http://tinyurl.com/o9qk4at
>

I use an app on my Nexus 5 phone, this works out a lot better than
carrying a kitchen timer in my pocket.

On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 02:24:17 -0500, Sky >
wrote:

>Well, dagnabbit! The timer on my GE natural gas stove has gone kaput.
>The entire (digital) control panel/board on its front has to be replaced
>to "fix" the well-used timer touch-button (not sure what else to call
>it?). I truly rely on the kitchen timer when I cook! I'd rather not
>burn down my home because I forget or get distracted when something is
>cooking anything on the stove, in the oven, or outside on the BBQ/grill!
>
>Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
>off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_!

Most PCs have a timer feature.

If the timer on your stove module went kaput check that other
functions haven't died too (oven thermostat, self clean, etc.). I had
to replace that module and it was expensive, almost $500, about half
the cost was for the GE techie to install and *program* it... you
cannot program the module yourself, the techie arrives with a portable
computer that he entered your stove's model a serial number into, then
it ran for about 15 minutes, and with several prompts. If you buy the
module and attempt to progam it yourself and you ruin it you are out
of luck and out of over $200.

On Tuesday, October 14, 2014 9:05:12 AM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> >>
>
> >> Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
>
> >> off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
>
> >> for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count up"
>
> >> timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
>
> >> count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
>
> >> the better) until it is manually turned off!
>
>
>
> Do you have a microwave? The timer on our will beep forever until you
>
> turn it off.

Oooooh, lucky me. Mine only beeps 7 times and then blessed quiet. I use it more than the stove timer unless there's something in the oven which HAS to be removed. I wonder if anyone has let the stove timer beep until.....what do you think will happen? I'm not about to test it tho.

I have a metronome which is supposed to be programmable to turn off after a minute or whatever you want, but I still haven't figured that feature out. Still dealing with learning all the features on a cordless phone too.(gnashing of teeth.)

On 14/10/2014 7:30 AM, The Cook wrote:

>
> I have one that is made by ThermoWorks. It is loud and big display.
> Not small enough to wear around your neck It does have magnets so you
> could probably stick it on your stove.
>
> ThermoWorks
> 800-393-6434
> www.thermoworks.com
> Model RT106
>
I would like to buy one of those Thermapens - but the price.....
Graham

On Tuesday, October 14, 2014 12:24:17 AM UTC-7, Sky wrote:


Sky, I've been using this brand for years. It has a nice loud beep and it will beep for 30 seconds till it stops. Has a magnet on the clip so you can stick on anything or clip it to your apron or shirt to wear around if you are going to be away from the kitchen.

http://www.amazon.com/Presto-04213-E...=kitchen+timer

On 10/14/2014 2:14 PM, Kalmia wrote:

>
> The dollar stores have some cheapo timers which attach to a belt. Made in China, of course, so don't expect it to last til 2020.
>

I have seen kitchen timers on a lanyard in one of those catalogs that
sell all kinds of useless stuff. Can't remember which one. Maybe Miles
Kimble or the other one.

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On 10/14/2014 5:01 PM, graham wrote:

> I would like to buy one of those Thermapens - but the price.....
> Graham
>

You can get a perfectly acceptable competitive brand for $25 or less at
Amazon. I have a Taylor, but there are others.

On 10/14/2014 9:05 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>>>
>>> Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
>>> off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
>>> for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count up"
>>> timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
>>> count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
>>> the better) until it is manually turned off!
>
> Do you have a microwave? The timer on our will beep forever until you
> turn it off. Cell phone? Has a timer but not sure how long it beeps,
> but it is portable too.
>
My recently newish microwave will beep 5 times when time is up, but
every minute it will beep 5 more times until the door is opened. So if I
used that on 0 power as a timer, I wouldn't have a problem remembering
to take something out of the oven, but when I cook and use a timer, I
take the timer with me if I'm out of the kitchen.

--
ღ.¸¸.œ«*¨`*œ¶
Cheryl

On 10/14/2014 8:05 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>>>
>>> Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
>>> off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
>>> for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count up"
>>> timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
>>> count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
>>> the better) until it is manually turned off!
>
> Do you have a microwave? The timer on our will beep forever until you
> turn it off. Cell phone? Has a timer but not sure how long it beeps,
> but it is portable too.
>

Yep to both 'devices' I had anticipated those two questions, only to
delete them from my original post because I didn't want it to get too
lengthy - oh well <VBG>.

Alas, my MW's timer is a poor substitute when it comes to its timer
"feature." When the count-down is complete, it quickly and very briefly
beeps only 3 or 5 times and that's it. Heck, most of the time I'm in
the 'other' room away from the kitchen, so I usually cannot hear its
beeps - so much for that option :/ Heh, the MW is only used to heat
water or milk to make a morning mocha and is definitely not used for
'proper' cooking =

When it comes to my cell phone, it's an ancient "flip phone" (approx. 6
or 7-years old), and it is not "smart" (no "data plan). It does have
three alarms, as in alarm clock(s), that go off at set times, but that's
not so handy for a 5- to 15-minutes timer - oh well. The 'alarm' has to
be specifically set to go off at a set time, e.g., 6:50pm, etc.
Do-able, yes, but far from convenient as a "count-down timer". I hope
that makes sense.

Hence my search for a suitable 'count-down' timer.

Hm, perhaps I could get an Android app to install on my little tablet.
That's a workable solution

Thanks for the suggestions.

Sky

On 10/14/2014 7:15 AM, John Kuthe wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 02:24:17 -0500, Sky >
> wrote:

(snipped)

>> Will anyone share first- or second-hand recommendation(s) for an
>> excellent and reliable kitchen timer that fits the bill, i.e., it beeps
>> continuously until it's actually turned off by the user?? I'd really
>> appreciate the input and suggestions. TIA and all that

(snipped)
>
> Time for NEW stove! There is no fixing this crap anymore.

LOL and don't I wish!! Only if I win (fat chance!) the big-time
lottery, but I won't hold my breath! My ~12-year old kitchen
stove/range works well enough. It's just the "timer" button on the
(digital) control panel went kaput due to my all-too-frequent usage of
the time. IOW, pushing that button no longer works

Sky

On 10/14/2014 8:50 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> On 10/14/2014 8:05 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>>>>
>>>> Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
>>>> off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
>>>> for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count
>>>> up"
>>>> timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
>>>> count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
>>>> the better) until it is manually turned off!
>>
>> Do you have a microwave? The timer on our will beep forever until you
>> turn it off. Cell phone? Has a timer but not sure how long it beeps,
>> but it is portable too.
>>
>
> I have a (free) app on my Android phone that is a kitchen timer and it
> does not turn itself off.
>
> I got it because sometimes I am timing more than one thing, like
> something in the oven and something else on the stove.

It'd definitely be oh-so nice if I had a "smart" (cell) phone with a
data plan <VBG>. Mine is a very old-school (six-plus years or older)
flip phone! Truly, I do not need, nor want, to pay for any data usage!
It's rare for me to be far from home. The old "flip-phone" is used
only to make long distance phone calls for the most part, nothing special.

Yeah, I have a microwave, but it's "timer" feature it sub-par. It
quickly beeps 3 or 5 times that's barely audible, and then that's it!
Although, perhaps I can get an Android app for my tablet. That will
probably work well enough

Sky

On 10/14/2014 8:30 AM, The Cook wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 02:24:17 -0500, Sky >
> wrote:
>>
>> Will anyone share first- or second-hand recommendation(s) for an
>> excellent and reliable kitchen timer that fits the bill, i.e., it beeps
>> continuously until it's actually turned off by the user?? I'd really
>> appreciate the input and suggestions. TIA and all that
>
> I have one that is made by ThermoWorks. It is loud and big display.
> Not small enough to wear around your neck It does have magnets so you
> could probably stick it on your stove.
>
> ThermoWorks
> 800-393-6434
> www.thermoworks.com
> Model RT106

Thanks for the link. I'll check out what they have available for a
kitchen timers. Although, perhaps I'll get a free Android app and use
that on my tablet, which is very portable although it doesn't fit in a
pocket

Sky

On 10/15/14, 8:59 AM, Sky wrote:

> Hm, perhaps I could get an Android app to install on my little tablet.
> That's a workable solution

I was just going to suggest that. You can by a 7-8" tablet for as little
as $49 to use as a dedicated kitchen timer.

-- Larry

On 10/15/2014 8:03 AM, Sky wrote:
> On 10/14/2014 8:50 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>> On 10/14/2014 8:05 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically
>>>>> turn
>>>>> off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
>>>>> for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count
>>>>> up"
>>>>> timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
>>>>> count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
>>>>> the better) until it is manually turned off!
>>>
>>> Do you have a microwave? The timer on our will beep forever until you
>>> turn it off. Cell phone? Has a timer but not sure how long it beeps,
>>> but it is portable too.
>>>
>>
>> I have a (free) app on my Android phone that is a kitchen timer and it
>> does not turn itself off.
>>
>> I got it because sometimes I am timing more than one thing, like
>> something in the oven and something else on the stove.
>
> It'd definitely be oh-so nice if I had a "smart" (cell) phone with a
> data plan <VBG>. Mine is a very old-school (six-plus years or older)
> flip phone! Truly, I do not need, nor want, to pay for any data usage!
> It's rare for me to be far from home. The old "flip-phone" is used
> only to make long distance phone calls for the most part, nothing special.
>
> Yeah, I have a microwave, but it's "timer" feature it sub-par. It
> quickly beeps 3 or 5 times that's barely audible, and then that's it!
> Although, perhaps I can get an Android app for my tablet. That will
> probably work well enough
>
> Sky
>
>
>

the app will work on your tablet if the tablet is Android.

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas

On 10/14/2014 1:01 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 02:24:17 -0500, Sky >
> wrote:
>
>> Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that does not automatically turn
>> off by itself after a beeping for only 60 seconds!
>
> Most PCs have a timer feature.
>
> If the timer on your stove module went kaput check that other
> functions haven't died too (oven thermostat, self clean, etc.). I had
> to replace that module and it was expensive, almost $500, about half
> the cost was for the GE techie to install and *program* it... you
> cannot program the module yourself, the techie arrives with a portable
> computer that he entered your stove's model a serial number into, then
> it ran for about 15 minutes, and with several prompts. If you buy the
> module and attempt to progam it yourself and you ruin it you are out
> of luck and out of over $200.
>

The oven on my stove is rarely used, since most of the baking I do is in
the toaster oven. It just doesn't make sense to use that big oven on
the stove for one or two baked potatoes, know what I mean? However,
I'll check out the range oven to make sure it works. There is a large
pork butt in the freezer that's just begging to get thawed, prepped and
roasted

As some folks have already mentioned, there are free Android apps for
smart phones (I don't have or need one) and tablets. I do have an
Android tablet, so that seems a good route to take Looking now on
the Google Play Store and there are tons of free timer apps. Now to
choose one and see how it works out.

Sky

On 10/14/2014 6:23 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 14, 2014 12:24:17 AM UTC-7, Sky wrote:
>
>
> Sky, I've been using this brand for years. It has a nice loud beep and it will beep for 30 seconds till it stops. Has a magnet on the clip so you can stick on anything or clip it to your apron or shirt to wear around if you are going to be away from the kitchen.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Presto-04213-E...=kitchen+timer

Thanks for the link! That is one timer I did look at and read its
description and features. So far, I think I'll go with a free Android
app for a kitchen timer. If I have to go outside and require a 'timer',
I'll just use the alarm clock on my rather old flip cell phone as a
reminder.

Sky

On 10/14/2014 9:15 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 10/14/2014 9:05 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>>>>
>>>> Now, I need a reliable kitchen timer that _does not_ automatically turn
>>>> off by itself after a beeping for _only 60 seconds_! A common feature
>>>> for these (useless, IMO) timers is they automatically begin a "count
>>>> up"
>>>> timer to indicate how much time elapsed after the original timer
>>>> count-down expired. I want a timer that constantly beeps (the louder,
>>>> the better) until it is manually turned off!
>>
>> Do you have a microwave? The timer on our will beep forever until you
>> turn it off. Cell phone? Has a timer but not sure how long it beeps,
>> but it is portable too.
>>
> My recently newish microwave will beep 5 times when time is up, but
> every minute it will beep 5 more times until the door is opened. So if I
> used that on 0 power as a timer, I wouldn't have a problem remembering
> to take something out of the oven, but when I cook and use a timer, I
> take the timer with me if I'm out of the kitchen.
>

My MW is nearly useless as a timer. I do believe a free Android app for
my tablet is an excellent alternative to use as a kitchen timer
Thanks to all who mentioned that as a possible solution to my dilemma <VBG>!

Sky

On Wed, 15 Oct 2014 08:03:18 -0500, Sky >
wrote:

> Although, perhaps I can get an Android app for my tablet. That will
> probably work well enough

Google Play has dozens of timer apps, so that's an option.

However, your tablet has a clock - so you should be able to use it the
same way you'd use your smartphone (if you had one) as a timer. I
have a Nexus 7 and this is how I'd set mine

1. Open the Clock app.
2. Touch the Timer icon in the top left (for me) corner of the screen.
3. Use the keypad to enter an amount of time (the first number moves
to the left as you enter more numbers), then touch Start.
5. The timer beeps when the time is up and it'll keep beeping until
you touch Stop.

Visual instructions are here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37UTCd3RH0E


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

On 10/14/2014 8:17 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2014-10-14 3:24 AM, Sky wrote:
>> Well, dagnabbit! The timer on my GE natural gas stove has gone kaput.
>> The entire (digital) control panel/board on its front has to be replaced
>> to "fix" the well-used timer touch-button (not sure what else to call
>> it?). I truly rely on the kitchen timer when I cook! I'd rather not
>> burn down my home because I forget or get distracted when something is
>> cooking anything on the stove, in the oven, or outside on the BBQ/grill!
>
> We have a couple WestBend timers. They aren't that loud and I don't
> think they sound for longer than a minute, but there are two of them so
> we can take them with us and have then nearby so we will hear than when
> they go off. The only thing they need is a long elastic leash to yank
> them back to their home when done, or a remote locator tone ;-)

Yeah, it's always inconvenient when items like pens and timers
independently grow legs and disappear on their own

Sky, who's experimenting with some free Android apps for kitchen timers

On 10/14/2014 7:15 AM, John Kuthe wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 02:24:17 -0500, Sky >
> wrote:
>>
>> Will anyone share first- or second-hand recommendation(s) for an
>> excellent and reliable kitchen timer that fits the bill, i.e., it beeps
>> continuously until it's actually turned off by the user??
>
> Another example of disposable "help you to death" modern consumer
> electronics!
>
> Time for NEW stove! There is no fixing this crap anymore.

A new stove is not an option for me. The loss of its timer is not
critical, and I can easily make do without it. As some folks have
already mentioned, a free Android app for my tablet is a workable solution.

Sky, who doesn't have or need a smart phone

On 10/15/2014 8:29 AM, pltrgyst wrote:
> On 10/15/14, 8:59 AM, Sky wrote:
>
>> Hm, perhaps I could get an Android app to install on my little tablet.
>> That's a workable solution
>
> I was just going to suggest that. You can by a 7-8" tablet for as little
> as $49 to use as a dedicated kitchen timer.

Hehe, that's funny I've had an 8" Android tablet for a couple of
years now. It's used mostly to read ebooks from the library. So, I'll
get a free Android app to try out as a timer. That should work well.
If I go outside or decide to "take a nap" while cooking something, I'll
be sure to use the alarm clock feature on my old flip cell phone.

Sky

On 10/15/2014 8:30 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
> On 10/15/2014 8:03 AM, Sky wrote:
>> On 10/14/2014 8:50 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>>>
>>> I have a (free) app on my Android phone that is a kitchen timer and it
>>> does not turn itself off.
>>>
>>> I got it because sometimes I am timing more than one thing, like
>>> something in the oven and something else on the stove.
>>
>> Although, perhaps I can get an Android app for my tablet. That will
>> probably work well enough
>
> the app will work on your tablet if the tablet is Android.

Yep, the tablet is Android. It's mostly used to read ebooks from the
library, but I believe a free Android app for a kitchen timer will work
well. Thanks for the suggestion

Sky

On 14/10/2014 7:29 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 10/14/2014 5:01 PM, graham wrote:
>
>> I would like to buy one of those Thermapens - but the price.....
>> Graham
>>
>
> You can get a perfectly acceptable competitive brand for $25 or less at
> Amazon. I have a Taylor, but there are others.
I have several that promised fast response but didn't deliver. The
fastest I have has too fat a probe. I just don't trust the advertising
hype but from what I have read, Thermapen is undoubtedly the fastest.
Graham

On 10/15/2014 9:54 AM, Sky wrote:
> On 10/14/2014 7:15 AM, John Kuthe wrote:
>> On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 02:24:17 -0500, Sky >
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Will anyone share first- or second-hand recommendation(s) for an
>>> excellent and reliable kitchen timer that fits the bill, i.e., it beeps
>>> continuously until it's actually turned off by the user??
>>
>> Another example of disposable "help you to death" modern consumer
>> electronics!
>>
>> Time for NEW stove! There is no fixing this crap anymore.
>
> A new stove is not an option for me. The loss of its timer is not
> critical, and I can easily make do without it. As some folks have
> already mentioned, a free Android app for my tablet is a workable solution.
>
> Sky, who doesn't have or need a smart phone
>
>
It doesn't sound like you need a new stove, either.

Jill

On Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:29:57 -0400, pltrgyst > wrote:

>On 10/15/14, 8:59 AM, Sky wrote:
>
>> Hm, perhaps I could get an Android app to install on my little tablet.
>> That's a workable solution
>
>I was just going to suggest that. You can by a 7-8" tablet for as little
>as $49 to use as a dedicated kitchen timer.

Search: <download kitchen timer>.
There are many kitchen timers one can download for $Free.
http://www.dinnertimer.com/

On 10/15/2014 9:37 AM, Sky wrote:
> On 10/15/2014 8:30 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>> On 10/15/2014 8:03 AM, Sky wrote:
>>> On 10/14/2014 8:50 AM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I have a (free) app on my Android phone that is a kitchen timer and it
>>>> does not turn itself off.
>>>>
>>>> I got it because sometimes I am timing more than one thing, like
>>>> something in the oven and something else on the stove.
>>>
>>> Although, perhaps I can get an Android app for my tablet. That will
>>> probably work well enough
>>
>> the app will work on your tablet if the tablet is Android.
>
> Yep, the tablet is Android. It's mostly used to read ebooks from the
> library, but I believe a free Android app for a kitchen timer will work
> well. Thanks for the suggestion
>
> Sky
>
You are welcome.

BTW, I have an inexpensive Android tablet that I bought for my DH to put
ebooks on. He was messing up my expensive Samsung. If anyone is
interested, let me know at kelliepoodle at yahoo dot com

--
From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas