The reason is an electrical connector in the door is not fully seated correctly. There is a largish multi-wired connector leading from the buttons into the big loom. This is quite a snug fit so if in this part of the dishwasher before fitting the cover back on to the door check all the connectors. My one was out by a millimetre on the left hand side and caused the machine to beeb and flash lights at me.
Wixster, March 2010