Does th lamp have to be on when programming the timer?

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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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I have not heard of Woods 16ULD.
Woods timers sometimes have more than 1 model number for same timer, depending on who packaged and sold timer.

You posted under Woods plug-in timer with segments around edge of dial.
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To program Woods timers with segments:
Rotate dial until current time lines up with arrowhead located on inner dial
Segments around outer edge of dial lift up.
Use fingernail, or small screwdriver to lift up segments when you want timer to turn OFF.
Leave segments down for times you want timer ON.
Slide switch located on top of timer is manual override.
Move switch to ON position when you want lights ON full time.
Move switch other direction for timer program to operate.
Timer dial rotates with passing time.
Program repeats each 24 hours.
Table lamp must be turned ON for timer to function.
If timer doesn't work, check receptacle for power, check that lamp is turned ON, and check that bulb is good.

Utilitec makes 2 different plug-in timers.
Utilitec 0155671 is about size of baseball and has 5 buttons and two outlets. Programming is shown on link below.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-program-Utilitec-0155671.html

Utilitec 0144506 timer is small and rectangular with 5 buttons and slide switch located on top of timer. This timer can turn lights on-off once a day and has 1 outlet. 0144506 Instructions are given in steps shown below.
Also see:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-program-Utilitec-0144506.html

Steps:
-Plug timer into wall for 1 hour until rechargeable battery is charged and display shows.
-If battery will not charge, then check electricity to wall outlet, if electricity is good and battery will not charge, then timer is no good.
-Lamp has to be turned on for timer to work. Check bulb if timer stops working.

-Unplug timer to set program.
-Press reset button with paper clip to remove any programming.

-Slide switch on top of timer to 'Timer'
1) Set current time
Hold down Time button
Press HOUR until current hour am-pm shows in display.
Hold down Time button
Press MIN button until current minute shows
Since this is a one-day repeat timer, no day program is available.

2) Program ON > this is when you want lamp to turn ON
Hold down ON button.
Press HOUR until ON hour with am-pm displays.
Hold down ON button.
Press MIN until ON minute displays.

2) Program OFF > this is when you want lamp to turn OFF
Hold down OFF button.
Press HOUR until OFF hour with am-pm displays.
Hold down OFF button.
Press MIN until OFF minute displays.

3) Set timer to operate
Make sure slide-switch on top of timer is set to 'Timer' to run program
Plug lamp into timer, and then plug timer into wall outlet
For manual override, move slide-switch to 'On' and light will stay ON

If you have a different model number than the 59377, please re-post with exact model number

If you programmed conflicting on-off schedules, the timer will not perform correctly
Make a schedule of times before starting, and that will keep everything organized, just like a recipe

How to program Woods 59377
Timer has rechargeable battery.
Plug timer into wall to charge battery to see LCD display.

All the Woods manuals
Download Woods 59377 manual

Up to 8 ON/OFF programs per day >> program 1 program 2 ... program 8
Choice of individual days, or blocks of days

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Set time of day:
Hold down CLOCK button until settings are made
Use DAY button to choose current day MO - TU etc
HOUR button to set current hour
MIN button to set current minute
Release Clock button and time is set

Program preview
> Have your schedule ready to avoid conflicts in programming
Manual says:
>For each ON time, you set DAY HOUR and MIN
>For each OFF time, you set DAY HOUR MIN
> So Program1 has ON and OFF settings that require DAY HOUR and MINUTE
> Program2, 3 , 4 etc also have ON and OFF settings that require DAY HOUR and MINUTE

>Manual shows blocks of days to choose from > for example TH FR SA is one block; MO WE FR is another block ,,, there are 9 possible blocks of days to choose from ... including individual days.
> Each program requires you to select days for ON time, and then when setting OFF time for that program, make sure you have correct day or block of days.

Looking at the display while programming is critical for programming timer correctly
Look for the number 1 or 2 or 3 etc located on left of display > each program has a number
program 1 is #1, program 2 is #2 etc >>> look for the small number on display
Look for the word ON that indicates you are setting ON time for program 1 or program 2
Look for word OFF that indicates you are setting OFF time for program 1 or program 2

Program timer
Press PROG once and look at screen ... you will see '1' and 'ON' in tiny letters

You are ready to set ON time for program 1
Press DAY to choose block of day for program 1
Press HOUR to choose ON hour for program 1
Press MIN to choose ON minute for program 1

Press PROG button once to validate ON time for program 1

Before pressing any more buttons, look at the screen >>> screen shows '1' and 'OFF' in tiny letters
So you are ready to set OFF times for program 1
Press DAY >>look at your written schedule to make sure the correct block of days is chosen >> if you chose ON for TH FRI SAT, you probably want OFF on same block of days
Press Hour to choose OFF hour for program 1
Press MIN to choose OFF minute for program 1

Press PROG to validate OFF time

Before pressing any button, look at screen and '2' and 'ON' show on screen
You are ready to set ON time for program 2

Press PROG button to advance to program 3 through program 8

Press ON/Off button to exit programming, and timer is ready

Other features
Daylight savings time: Press HOUR & MIN buttons simultaneously and clock springs forward 1 hour ... press again and clock falls back 1 hour
Look for S in display to see if timer set for S summertime

Press reset to clear all programming

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Please check the manual for error index(lamp blink).
It seems related thermostat or power board.

"paison" was correct and his solution did work for me. Make sure you first select TV on your remote. Now hold down the dvd/vcr button at the bottom of your remote while also holding down the "volume down" button on th front of the TV. Hold until a "Blue Reset Menu" appears on the screen and say the timer has been reset. Noe just follow the on screen instructions.