How do I charge timex digital timer 12/874 - Timex EASY TO SET TIMER BY TIMEX

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1) To use the timer:
Make sure outlet has power.
Check outlet with circuit analyzer to make sure polarity issues do not affect timer operation.
Plug timer into outlet for 1 hour until battery is charged.
Some timers have internal battery that do not need to be charged.
After battery is charged, unplug timer to set programs.
Set program(s).
Turn lamp ON and make sure bulb is good.
Leave lamp turned ON
Plug lamp into timer.
Then plug timer into outlet.

2) To program the timer, open following links for possible instruction manuals:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/How-to-program-Timex-TE111.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#Timex

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Open following links for available Timex manuals:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/How-to-program-Timex-TX12874X.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#Timex

Open following link for analog timer instructions:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-set-timers.html
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http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#Timex

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http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#Timex

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• Plug your Timex seven day timer into a standard electrical outlet. Allow the timer's rechargeable battery to charge for at least 10 minutes before attempting to program the appliance; the battery will serve as a backup power source to prevent your custom programmed settings from being lost in the event the timer is unplugged or the power goes out.

• Press the depressed "RST" button on the timer with the tip of a ballpoint pen to reset the timer's internal memory.
• To Set the time on your Timex timer. Press and hold the "Set" button for three seconds or until the day-of-week indicator begins to flash. Press the "->" or "<-" button repeatedly until the desired day appears on the digital display; press "Set." Use the "->" or "<-" buttons to set the hours when they begin to flash; press "Set" when the desired hour is shown. Use the same process to set the minutes, then press the "Set" button again to confirm the day and time settings.

• To Program a start time for your seven day timer. Press the ">" button to access the appliance's programming mode; the program number will begin to flash. Use the "->" and "<-" buttons to highlight the desired program number, then press "Set." Highlight the desired day and press "Set" again. Program the hour for your timer; press "Set." Set the minute and press the "Set" button to confirm.
• wait for the timer to go back to std mode (like 10 seconds)

To program a stop time for your timer. Press the "Set" button to cause the day-of-week indicator to flash. Highlight the desired day and press "Set" to confirm. Adjust the timer's hour with the "->" and <-" buttons; press "Set" when the desired hour is shown. Set the minute for your timer and press the "Set" button again. Press the "Time" button to exit the setting mode.

Timex TE111 must be 24 hour indoor lamp timer.
Instructions say plug in and wait for 30 minutes.
This indicates that timer has rechargeable battery.
If battery won't charge, then timer is no good

Two internet links say Timex TE111 is TX12694TA
Here is link pdf manual
Here is another link

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You posted under Timex 7-day digital timer.

1) Open following link to identify timer and download manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#TE05W

2) My records show that the Timex 7-day is identical to Westek TE05W
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http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Westek-TE05WHBL-manual.pdf

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