How Is a ThermoWorks Kitchen Timer Different?

We’re sometimes asked how our kitchen timers are different from a regular stopwatch or a stopwatch app on a phone. The answer? In LOTS of ways!

1. Kitchen timers are specifically designed to time cooking. ThermoWorks timers…
   1. come with a “count-up” feature after the alarm sounds, so you know how long it has been since the alarm sounded.
   2. have actual number pads, rather than scrolling menus, for ease of entry.
   3. can often be set and activated with one hand, freeing up your other hand to hold a pot or whisk or open the oven.
   4. often can time multiple cooks at once, so you can keep track of both the rolls AND the turkey at the same time.
2. Kitchen timers are specifically designed to live in messy kitchens. ThermoWorks kitchen timers come with…
   1. molded-in seals and are either waterproof or splash resistant.
   2. are shock-resistant (you can even drive a truck over our TimeStick).
   3. come with 2-year warranties against any defect and ThermoWorks’ famous customer service.
3. Kitchen timers need to be loud to be heard in a busy kitchen or from across the house! ThermoWorks timers…
   1. have adjustable alarms as loud as 100 decibels or…
   2. come on a lanyard or fit in a pocket so you can take it with you.

Okay, but how are ThermoWorks kitchen timers different from other brands?

1. As mentioned above, ThermoWorks timers are…
   1. more water-resistant
   2. more shock-resistant
   3. easier to use
   4. are loud enough to be heard from far away or…
   5. small enough to take with you
   6. have the life-saving “count up” feature
   7. come in different configurations to time multiple cooks

Which ThermoWorks timer is right for me?

That depends on your answers to the following three questions:

1. Are you in a commercial or a home kitchen?
2. How many projects do you think you’ll need to time at once?
3. Do you like carrying your timer with you? Or do you prefer to leave it in the kitchen?

The Boss

All ThermoWorks timers are made to survive and thrive in commercial kitchen environments. However our TimeStack quad timer is perfect for calling all the plays in a busy commercial or home kitchen. It comes with four different timer channels and allows you to record your own voice as the alarm for each (“Fries are done!” “Time to knead the dough!”) so you never get confused.

• Commercial four-channel timer
• Adjustable volume for noisy kitchens
• Extra big and loud up to 100dB
• Splash-proof housing
• Record your own voice alarms
• Backlight for low light conditions
• 3 selectable tone frequencies for optimal hearing
• Available in 9 colors

The Loud Mouth

Our Extra Big & Loud Timer is our loudest single timer for the home or commercial kitchen. It features huge, bold digits you can see across the room and big fat number keypad buttons for easy entry. It counts up like a stopwatch. And the adjustable alarm volume goes all the way up to 110 dB.

• NEW even louder design
• Adjustable volume setting to 110dB
• Splashproof housing
• Stronger magnets
• Robust rubber keypad
• Extra-large digits can be seen from distance
• Count-down and count-up timer

The Personal Timer

Other pocket timers are flimsy, hard to set, or have weak beepers. TimeStick‘s rubberized front panel survives wet fingers and the durable housing will last for years in professional use. Designed as a personal timer, the beep is plenty loud for you to hear but won’t stop traffic outside.

• One-handed use
• Pocket-sized, fits chef coat pocket
• Count-down, count-up and clock
• 9 Colors
• Splash-proof
• Count-down bar graph
• Includes neck lanyard

Personal Multi-Timers

Both the TimeStick Trio (3 timers in one) and the Christopher Kimball Signature Timer (2 timers in one) combine the convenience of a personal timer with the power of a multi-timer. Easy to set and start with one hand, the Trio comes with a waterproof rubberized front panel, while the Signature Timer has bigger buttons and an elegant backlit display.

Christopher Kimball Signature Timer

• Christopher Kimball Design
• Easy-to-read digits
• Simple to set, start, and stop
• Two timers in one
• Water resistant
• Backlit display
• Light and portable

TimeStick Trio

• 3 Timers in One
• Easy to Set, Start & Stop
• One-handed use
• Backlit display
• Durable & Splash-Proof
• Counts Down & Up
• Includes neck lanyard

So choose the timer that’s right for you and give a ThermoWorks timer a try today!

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