Description
This cheerful chicken kitchen timer sits a white hen on top of a glossy yellow egg, its base edged with a band of green grass, so it reads as a little farmyard scene on the worktop. The hen is the dial, turning above a silver ring marked in minutes. It is a wind-up timer, so no batteries are required and there is nothing to charge or replace. It counts down from a maximum of 59 minutes in one minute steps, and stands 8.4cm tall, 7.7cm long and 6.7cm wide, small enough to keep beside the hob without crowding it.
We see it earning its place in the kitchen, timing boiled eggs, a tray of biscuits, a loaf proving or a pan of rice, and it suits anyone who prefers turning a dial to tapping at a phone. When the dial reaches 0, a loud and clear bell rings for three seconds to call you back from whatever else you are doing. To start a countdown, simply rotate the chicken clockwise to 0, then clockwise again to the time you need. It is just as handy on a desk for timing a tea break or a stint of homework.
The body is made of ABS plastic, and the mechanism inside combines zinc alloy, stainless steel and ABS and POM plastics. Looking after it is simple: take care not to overwind it, clean it only with a soft fabric cloth and never immerse it in water, so keep it clear of the sink. Between countdowns, leave it on a shelf by the cooker and the hen keeps a cheerful watch over the kitchen. It makes a fun, practical little gift that is as useful as it is charming to look at.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Body: plastic (ABS); mechanism: zinc alloy, stainless steel, plastics (ABS & POM) |
| Length |
7.7cm |
| Width |
6.7cm |
| Height |
8.4cm |
| Weight |
0.077KG |
| Care |
Take care not to overwind the timer. Clean only with a soft fabric cloth. Do not immerse in water. |
Frequently Asked
Does this chicken kitchen timer need batteries?
No batteries are required. It is a wind-up timer, so you simply turn the chicken to set the time and the mechanism does the rest.
How long can the timer count down?
It counts down from a maximum of 59 minutes in one minute increments, which covers most everyday cooking and baking times.
How do I set the chicken timer?
Rotate the chicken clockwise to 0, then clockwise again to the number of minutes you want, and the countdown begins.
What happens when the time is up?
Once the dial reaches 0, a loud and clear bell rings for three seconds to let you know your time has run out.
How big is the kitchen timer?
It stands 8.4cm tall, 7.7cm long and 6.7cm wide, so it takes up very little room on a worktop or shelf.
How should I clean it?
Clean it only with a soft fabric cloth and never immerse it in water. Take care not to overwind the timer when you set it.