The buttons/lights on the top from left to right are:
On - off - prerinse(cold) - 40o (rapid 30 mins) - 50o (normal 133 mins) - 65o (normal 90 mins) - 70o (intensive 125 mins) - programme select button - start button
The compartments are for the dishwasher tablet (lift up the flap and place inside) and the other one is for rinse aid (pour the rinse aid over the black arrow until the level indicator turns black).
Salt needs to be added before the machine gets used for the first time and topped up when the orange float is no longer visable.
To use, switch on then press the programme select button until you have selected which wash you want then press the start button and shut the door.
Hope this helps.
Sarah, March 2009