After posting the message above I went searching on the internet for an answer and it seems the control panel on the Bosch dishwasher is a common problem. This was a review posted on Amazon

" Warning: Buy a Bosch at Your Own Peril, September 18, 2010
By J.D. Cahill "J.D. Cahill" (Kalispell, MT)

This review is from: Bosch : SHX98M09UC Integra 800 Series 24in Undercounter Dishwasher - Stainless Steel w/Display
I own a Bosch and I would say there is a 90% chance that you will regret your decision to buy Bosch within 3 years. Bosch is at the top of Consumer Reports - they have no shame. My Bosch dishwasher is very, very quiet because it hardly ever works. In the past 3 years, I have had to replace the Electronic Control Unit at about $130 a pop. Yesterday it pooped out again. I'm going to buy a new dishwasher rather than fix the bosch again. Bosch is completely unreliable. It is the most unreliable thing I own! I will NEVER buy a Bosch again.

The biggest problem with the Bosch is the Control Unit. Other problems include heater malfunction and the water inlet valve malfunctions. I have NEVER been so disappointed with any purchase as I am with the Bosch. For those of you who purchased a Bosch, and those of you who plan to purchase a bosch, you will want to keep [...] in your favorites.

Good Luck!"

He gave Bosch owners 3 years to regret the purchase - and I'm only at 2 years and feeling that way. So much for Consumer Reports!

Jason