After it turns on for the first time, you can either choose the pre-set time or manually set one.
When the selected cooking time is completed, it will shut off. Turning off the master power switch after you have completely finished cooking is important.
An extra layer of safety. In other words, it’s an added safety feature for families with children that are prone to pushing the buttons just because they’re there on the toaster oven. Whenever we have grandkids over, we find that it helps protect against small fingers. Here’s hoping you find this useful. We love this toaster oven.