Use a Tanda TS MU3 Lamp Timer

These are instructions to use the TANDA TS-MU3 timers found at IKEA and other places. The timers come without any instructions but once you figure them out, they are easy to use.

Steps

 * 1)  Set the time you want the timer to stay "on" by pushing the little black plastic "buttons" that surround the time dial knob. You can push them straight down either with your finger or use a small tool such as a ballpoint pen. Push down the pins in the area of time you want the timer to stay "on".
 * 2)  Set the time dial to the correct time by turning the knob in the direction indicated until the right time coincides with the little triangular arrowhead.
 * 3)  Move the switch on the side of the timer so that the little clock icon is showing.
 * 4)  Plug the timer into a functioning outlet and plug a lamp into the timer.

Tips

 * Make sure the lamp you use is turned "on". Otherwise the timer might work fine but the light wont come on.
 * Make sure you set the switch in the side of the timer so the clock icon shows. Otherwise, the timer allows power through the outlet all the time.
 * The picture of the front of the timers show the timer on the left set to operate from 8:30 pm to 12:30 pm and the current time is set to 1:00 am. The timer on the right is set to operate from 8:30 pm to 12:30 pm and the current time is set to 10 am.
 * The picture of the sides of the timers show the timer on the left with the switch positioned to operate (the clock icon is showing). The timer on the right is shown with the switch positioned so the timer allows current to pass all the time.

Warnings

 * Use only to turn on and off light fixtures or other low current devices.