Yes this microwave does include a timer. It also has a special sensor that can adjust cooking time and power levels for favorite foods. Yes, this Whirlpool microwave does have a timer on it. You can set it and it will ring telling you that the time is up.
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what does the microwave timer told me it was time to turn my TV dinner mean
This microwave has a digital timer not a dial type timer.
Anybody can microwave - all you do is put the food in and set the timer correctly.
The microwave went off.
what does the microwave timer told me it was time to turn my TV dinner mean
First, you need a separate timer. Set the timer to 45 seconds, and place the timer on top of the microwave. Hope this helps!
The Jenn Air Over the Range Microwave oven, has audio signals for a timer.
Contact the manufacturer or distributor.
that it was time to eat and to put my TV dinner?
Generally, yes. You are powering the clock and probably the timer circuits.