STRONG SOUNDING ALARM - Comes with ON/OFF Switch. Powered by 1*AAA battery (Not included) . Loud & clear sound but not deafening. The alarm sound can be heard from another room. The alarm sound normaly lasts for 60sec until you press "ST/SP" button to stop LARGE LCD SCREEN AND BIG DIGITS - With bigger and clearer 2.4 inches LCD screen, this kitchen timer can simple to read the time and bold numbers across the room.Maximum time is 99 minutes, 59 seconds.Push and hold button over 3 seconds then the time will fast forward, adjust to zero by just pressing the "M" and "S" button at the same time COUNTS UP AND DOWN - As well as a countdown timer and minute timer this can also act as a stopwatch counting up from zero. The START/STOP button to recall the last time setting, if it's on but not working, it will turn off after 10 minutes MAGNETIC BACK, RETRACTABLE STAND AND HOOK FOR HANGING - You have 3 different choices for placement of the Kitchen Timer. Either stick it to the fridge door with its large magnet, or use the pull out stand for table-top use, and finally you can run a piece of string through the hook and hang it on a wall hook or around your neck WIDELY APPLIED - Perfect timer for homework, exercise, gym workout, cooking ( egg timer ), sports, games and classroom timer activities