I cannot set my GE timer--15119----I have no instructions and have tried many times---I can't believe how difficult this timer is to set----

It is a very basic mechanical timer. I have 3 of them.

Remove it from the wall.
Pull the tabs up for Off and Push tabs down for On.
Set the Time by turning the dial, time to arrow.
Set the slide switch to Timer On.
Plug in the appliance.
Plug the timer into the wall socket.

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Open page to identify timer and download manual:
Manual has pictures that clearly illustrate how to set timer.
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#15119

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Hi, here is the manual for your timer.

http://www.jascoproducts.com/support/manual-downloads/applications/DocumentLibraryManager/upload/15119-Manual-eng.pdf

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the GE timer 15119 is a push pin design. The easiest way to start is to ensure all pins are up, then push down the pins that represent the time period you want the appliance ON. For example, if you want a lamp on from 7pm to 10pm, push down the pins between the 7 and 10 on the black portion of the dial. then rotate the dial clockwise until the arrow points to the current time of day. Turn switch to the "timer on" position. Plug the timer into the wall outlet, then plug the lamp or appliance cord into the timer and you're done.
Hope this helps.

Link below has photo of GE 15119 to confirm correct product and also has link to manual
ttp://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#15119

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Open following link to identify timer
Page has manual that comes with pictures and clear instructions
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#15119

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GE 15417 is electro-mechanical plug-in timer

GE 15417 GE15119 GE15131 are combined in one instruction sheet:
http://www.jascoproducts.com/support/manual-downloads/applications/DocumentLibraryManager/upload/15119-Manual-eng.pdf

1) Rotate dial until current time lines up with stationary black triangle located in center.
2) Segments around outer dial divide 24-hour day into 48 half-hours. Lift segments for times you want lights to be OFF. Segments down for times you want lights ON.
3) Slide-switch on side of timer is manual override. To use timer function, set switch to 'Timer ON'
4) Plug light into timer, plug timer into wall.
5) Maximum load is usually around 500Watts >> check markings on timer for exact load capability.

Here the help you need to set timer.

Rotate dial until current time lines up with black triangle located in center of dial
The black pointer remains stationary when you rotate outer dial
Now the outer edge of dial has 48 plastic segments that lift up

Here are some segments lifted up on GE15207 timer

As I recall, segments-up timer OFF, segments-down timer ON

If you need more assistance, answer back and I will help

pull the pins up for off, down for all, so pull all the pins up then push down the pins for the time you wan the time on

I tried to pull the whole dial and doing that I discovered that the border of the dial is composed by pins that you can pull it up each independently, with your nail or with any pointing device. The rest is easy: get sure the switch is set at "timer on", turn the dial to the current time using the black triangle mark and pull the pin up in the time you want your device to disconnect.