plugging espresso machine into timer?

[aich75013]

Originally Posted by floydpink

The machine does indeed have a power button.

The timer would work like the lights in your house on a timer when you go on vacation; they are switched on, but the timer switches them off, then on again at the preset times to give the impression someone is home.

In the case of the espresso machine, I would turn it on before bed, but the timer wouldn't actually let the machine turn on until 6:00 am, or whatever time the operator decided.

Does this make sense?

Yep, I understand how a timer works.
I guess it depends on how the power switch works. If it is a toggle switch, then yes, I can see how it would work. Because it would still be "on."
If it is a push button, then it may not work.
My computer, inkjet printer, and expresso machine all have push buttons where if the power goes out (say from a storm) then when the power comes back on, I have to turn them all back on by pushing the on button, even if they were on when the power went out.
My laser printer has a toggle switch, and it turns back on when the power comes back on.
I have no idea how yours works.