Yes the separate read outs are for upper and lower plates…..the arrows beneath the readout controls temps, as well as the timer. The arrows to the side move the press. It will continue to press until it reaches max pressure (4 T) unless you let off the button. I’ve found if I go in increments, I don’t get bag blow outs.Hey @Frank the Dank - On your press I see there are two temp settings. That is the upper and lower plate? I also see the up/down arrows. Is that how you control the press action? Is that part automated to a particular pressure or just keeps going until you let off the button?