Your instructions are correct that it's easier to make settings adjusments on my phone than on the machine itself.  But it shouldn't be! There is no way to know what's happening when trying to make changes on the control panel itself, except that I'm sure it wasn't doing what it was supposed to do.  There's no confirmation of what's happening - lights flashing randomely sometimes, but not others, very week beeps for those actions(even when set to loud), the lights don't seem to mean something is final, because the next time you turn it on, there are different lights lit up.  And, frankley, instructions areunclear, overly simplified. (few words, not clear).  Regarding the Home connect, it is clear and works fine for the most part, but I shouldn't have to go to my phone to control my dishwasher!!!