I also have a Proctor-Silex but it does have the auto shut-off. This has been the only dislike but I have found out that If I turn it off, pull the plug; count to 20 and plug it right back in there is no problem. I bought it at Walmart on sale for $12.00 with a 7yr (lifetime) full replacement no questions asked during that 7 years. I've had Matilida for almost 14 years and she still works like a charm. Don't know where the name came from but it stuck. Would I reccommend Proctor-Silex--YUP!