It uses a mechanical timer, and it does not even pop the toast up automatically.

Dylan handed the Minute Minder to him: a mechanical timer made for use in the kitchen.

"Okay, that's seven minutes, " Zimmermann said, seconds before the mechanical timer rang out.

With that done, he pressed the simple mechanical timer and walked away, back into the exhibition area, turning left to leave the building.

In cheaper and/or older models, a defrost cycle is controlled via a mechanical timer.

Modern models use mechanical or electronical timers to move control surfaces at preset times.

For longer time periods, a mechanical clockwork timer is installed.

The dashpot timer, or mechanical timer, has changed the way we use technology.

Another advantage of mechanical timers is that they are easy to repair.

The creator and others encourage a low-tech approach using a mechanical timer, paper and pencil.