A:Answer The up and down arrows are for the timer. If you do not press them, the timer automatically begins to count up, letting you know how long you have been blending for. If you press the up arrow, you are setting the timer, and the display will count down to let you know how much time you have left. The left arrow will help you adjust the time. Some recipes call for blending for a specific amount of time to attain perfect results.
