Customer Reviews

West Bend 40053 Triple Timer with Clock, White

5 star:		(30)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(14)

 

 

The model that this one replaces was alot better. It gave three distinct beeps for the three timers. It was simpler to use, and sat nicely on the counter. This one adds a clock-I think most kitchens already have one-and a stop watch that may come in handy. It tips over when you press the buttons, because of the narrow magnet assembly protruding from the back, ironically making it useless as a magnetic timer, and requiring two hands to set. They should have left the design as it was, it was alot better. Edit: less than two years later, the buttons are sticking, not working right. Not very kitchen-hardy. Take off another star.

The Model 40053 is a good effort, but misses the mark compared to the now-discontinued West Bend Model 40032 Triple Timer, sold in the 1980s and 1990s. I don't need a real-time clock, nor a stopwatch in a kitchen timer, because they just complicate the device.

* Water resistance;
* distinctive alarms for each channel;
* superbright blinking LED secondary alarm indicator for loud environments;
* blinking LCD indicator for each active timing channel;
* shirt pocket size, countertop stability;
* single-hand programmability, and
* memory recall for easy repeat timing

-- that's what I'd like to see in an improved version of the 40032. Perhaps customer pressure can get West Bend to bring something like that to the market.

I have had two of these timers; the features are great, but each stopped working in less than a year. Too bad that the quality does not keep up with the design.

I used a West Bend Triple timer for about 25 years and was well satisfied with it. It had a loud alarm. The new model has a clock (not very useful), a stop watch function (moderately useful) and a triple timer function (fairly useful). Unfortunately the timer functions are more difficult to set than on the older unit. The alarm is very weak, very difficult for me to hear. I am looking for another alarm.

I don't have the 40053 so my rating is obviously not relevant. However, since I've seen complaints about the 40032 no longer being available through West Bend, some readers might be interested in knowing that it is available through another source:

http://www.daigger.com/catalog/product/d-Lab+Timers/Lab+Timers/p-4115/10-hour+Triple+Program+Lab+Timer

Looks identical to my West Bend one except for the name (and it also looks to be less expensive).

This item is NOT as good as West Bends old style triple timer....which I loved....and wore out....the buttons are too small and too close together.....and I saw the SAME item AFTER I made my purchase at Wal-Mart for less than 10.00.....one third of the price....I am very disappointed.....

I got my timer at local walmart store, the model is west bend 40073. I absolutely love it. It's very self-explanatory and easy to use. it has a clock, count down or count up timer, and there are three channels that allow you to set three different times with each channel having a distinct sound. I have a Sunbeam timer, which is not good , nothing compared to this one. I carry it around with me all the time, it definitely has more use than a kitchen timer.

This timer is water resistant, which is nice. But it's also wobbly against the fridge, has buttons too close together, and is very shrill.

I was disappointed that the item was not "Made in USA" as originally noted on description, but timer functions well. Signal is nice and loud. I like that it counts forward from the time signal sounds. It would be the perfect timer if it had a way to program time without pushing hour/minute/second button repeatedly to get to desired time set. This means you have to pust minute button 50 times if you want 50 minutes. That is a bit tedious, but manageable.

This timer was bought to replace a West Bend timer we had for more than 10 years and had ceased functioning. The new timer was harder to use as the writing was very small on the function buttons. It worked well until one week ago, it no longer beeps. We changed the battery and the beeper still does not function. The timer shows the time but makes no beep to alert the user. We are very disappointed. Can the item be replaced? A response would very much be appreciated. Thank you, Linda