Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If the clock on your Rival microwave is flashing, showing the wrong time, or has reset after a power outage, this guide will show you how to set the correct time. While button layouts vary between models, most Rival microwave ovens use one of these methods.
In this video, I will show you:
How to set the clock on any Rival microwave
What to do if the clock is flashing
How to change from AM to PM if required
What to do if the Clock button doesn't work
How to reset the microwave if you can't set the time
Method 1: Using the Clock Button
Make sure the microwave is plugged in and in standby mode.
Press the Clock button once.
Enter the current time using the number keypad.
Example: Enter 930 for 9:30.
If your microwave uses a 12-hour clock, press AM/PM if your model has that button.
Press Clock or Start to save the time.
Method 2: Clock + Start
Some Rival microwaves require:
Press Clock.
Enter the time.
Press Start to confirm.
Method 3: Clock + Clock
On some models:
Press Clock.
Enter the time.
Press Clock again to save.
If the Clock Keeps Flashing
A flashing clock usually means:
The microwave was recently unplugged.
There was a power outage.
The clock has not been set yet.
Simply set the time again using one of the methods above.
If the Clock Won't Change
Try these steps:
Unplug the microwave for about one minute.
Plug it back in.
Try setting the clock again.
Make sure the microwave is not running or in a cooking program.
Press Stop/Clear before trying to set the clock.
If None of the Buttons Work
If the display works but the buttons do not:
Check whether the control panel is locked. Hold the Stop/Clear or Lock button for about 3 seconds to unlock it if your model supports a control lock.
Restart the microwave by unplugging it for one minute.
If only certain buttons don't respond, the keypad may be worn or faulty.
Most Rival microwave ovens let you change the clock in less than a minute once you know which clock-setting method your model uses. The model of this microwave is EM720CWA-PMB
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases.
If the clock on your Rival microwave is flashing, showing the wrong time, or has reset after a power outage, this guide will show you how to set the correct time. While button layouts vary between models, most Rival microwave ovens use one of these methods.
In this video, I will show you:
How to set the clock on any Rival microwave
What to do if the clock is flashing
How to change from AM to PM if required
What to do if the Clock button doesn't work
How to reset the microwave if you can't set the time
Method 1: Using the Clock Button
Make sure the microwave is plugged in and in standby mode.
Press the Clock button once.
Enter the current time using the number keypad.
Example: Enter 930 for 9:30.
If your microwave uses a 12-hour clock, press AM/PM if your model has that button.
Press Clock or Start to save the time.
Method 2: Clock + Start
Some Rival microwaves require:
Press Clock.
Enter the time.
Press Start to confirm.
Method 3: Clock + Clock
On some models:
Press Clock.
Enter the time.
Press Clock again to save.
If the Clock Keeps Flashing
A flashing clock usually means:
The microwave was recently unplugged.
There was a power outage.
The clock has not been set yet.
Simply set the time again using one of the methods above.
If the Clock Won't Change
Try these steps:
Unplug the microwave for about one minute.
Plug it back in.
Try setting the clock again.
Make sure the microwave is not running or in a cooking program.
Press Stop/Clear before trying to set the clock.
If None of the Buttons Work
If the display works but the buttons do not:
Check whether the control panel is locked. Hold the Stop/Clear or Lock button for about 3 seconds to unlock it if your model supports a control lock.
Restart the microwave by unplugging it for one minute.
If only certain buttons don't respond, the keypad may be worn or faulty.
Most Rival microwave ovens let you change the clock in less than a minute once you know which clock-setting method your model uses. The model of this microwave is EM720CWA-PMB
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases.
