Review on ⏲️ Enhanced VPAL Digital Kitchen Timer: 12/24 Hour Alarm Clock with Magnetic Back, Retractable Stand, and Large LCD Display by Casey Stevens

Comments: It's a bit larger than I was hoping for, but I think the larger numbers mean it's easier to read. I like that it has a 12/24 hour format, although by setting the function to 'morning' it's impossible to tell what mode it's in until you see the hours of the day reach. I cheated and set the time to 1pm so I could notice the difference when I switched between 12/24. The "countdown" (stopwatch) function is handy, as well as the ability to use it as a "countdown" timer with a 1-minute alarm. One AAA battery required. Measures 2 1/2", 3 1/4", 6/8", or 1 5/8" with stand. is done by pressing the "Minute" and "Second" buttons at the same time. This is actually displayed on the device as the word "RESET" is printed on the front panel (grey rubber) with lines leading to the two buttons. You may have to press long and hard to force a "reset" as the instructions recommend using BOTH hands, not just two fingers. Just note one other point: to "set / configure" the functions of this device, you need to press (or hold down) the "Start / Stop" button. I've noticed a few questions about instructions in the Questions and Answers section. I'll probably lose this little piece of paper soon, so I'll write some of them down below. Kind of a guide. (printed manual). Since the piece of paper will one day run away (and since August 2021 I can't find any documentation either) ------------------ --------- -- - ------------------------------------------------ --- CLOCK SETTING1. Press the MODE button as many times as necessary until the time is displayed.2. Press and hold the START/STOP button until the numbers flash.3. Press the HOUR/MIN/SEC buttons as many times as necessary until the desired time is displayed on the LCD.4. To exit setting mode, press the START/STOP button or leave the device idle for 30 seconds.* CLOCK FORMAT 12 HOUR / 24 HOUR Toggle the selection of 12 hour or 24 hour format by pressing you press the START/STOP button in CLOCK mode. For 12-hour PM format The icon appears on the LCD when the clock reaches noon. No "AM" symbol *COUNTDOWN TIMER1. Enter TIMER mode by pressing the MODE button as many times as necessary until the timer (stopwatch) icon appears on the LCD.2. Press the HOUR button to set the desired hours.3. Press the MIN button to set the desired minutes.4. Press the SEC button to set the desired seconds.5. Press the START/STOP button to start or stop the countdown timer.6. The alarm will beep for 1 minute when the countdown time is reached.7. Press any button to stop the alarm sound (except the MODE button). Note. After the alarm stops sounding, the display will return to showing the previously set countdown time. Note. Timer alarm sound can only be stopped in timer mode.8 . RESETTING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER TO ZERO First press the START/STOP button (if required) to stop the countdown timer. Then press and hold the MIN and SEC buttons simultaneously until "00:00:00”*COUNTDOWN TIMER1 appears on the display. In TIMER mode, make sure the timer time is set to 00:00:00. To reset the timer, see step 6.2. Press the START/STOP button to start the countdown.3. Press the START/STOP button to stop the timer. Press again to restart the timer.4. The alarm clock will beep for one minute when the maximum time (23:59:59) is reached.5. Press any button to stop the beep (except MODE button).6. Reset the countdown timer to zero by pressing and holding the MIN and SEC buttons simultaneously until "00:00:00" appears on the display. Note. The timer must be stopped before resetting *ALARM SETUP1. Press the MODE button until the word "AL" appears on the display.2. Press and hold the START/STOP button until the numbers flash to enter alarm setting mode.3. Press the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to set the desired alarm time.4. Press the START/STOP button or leave the device idle for 30 seconds to confirm and exit the setting mode.5. Press the START/STOP button (in "AL" mode) to turn on/off the daily alarm function. The alarm icon will appear/disappear on the LCD.6. When the set alarm time is reached, the alarm will sound for one minute.7. Press any button to stop the alarm sound (except MODE button).*DAILY ALARM ON/OFF1. Switch to ALARM mode - the word "ALARM” will appear on the display.2. Press the START/STOP button to turn on the daily alarm. The alarm icon will appear on the LCD, indicating the daily alarm function is activated.3. To deactivate the daily alarm, switch to ALARM mode (see first step) and press the START/STOP button. The alarm icon will disappear from the LCD.*----------------------------------------------------- --- ------- ------------------------------------------------------ --- ------ --- Negative points: :( It seems like you have to use something as thin as a knife to open the battery compartment and the stand feels a little flimsy, but I'm worried about it there is a chance the button markings will wear away over time, especially if you use "Timer" a lot.For what it's worth, the LEFTmost button is "Mode", the RIGHTmost button is "Start/Stop" and the three middle buttons are (from left to right) "Hour, Minute, Second" are on a small leaflet but can be lost.