The Hamilton Beach microwave has an easy-set clock. The clock can be set to display the time of day or to countdown and alert you when the food is ready. To set the time on your Hamilton Beach microwave, follow these steps: Press and hold the “Clock” button on your microwave door until the word “Clock” appears on the display screen. Close your microwave door and press the “Set” button. On your microwave door, press the “Hour” button until the hour setting appears on the display screen. On your microwave door, press the “Minute” button until the minute setting appears on the display screen.