Pull the dishwasher door open, slowly and carefully. Open the door just wide enough to see the control buttons that lie inside the door when it is closed, on the top-outer rim of the door panel.
Press and hold down the "Cancel" and "Drain" buttons for three seconds. Alternatively, some dishwasher models have buttons labeled, "Cancel" and "Reset."
Reclose the door. Wait and monitor the dishwasher while the cycle is completed, including draining. This should only take about one minute, compared to the "Regular Wash" cycle setting, which can last 119 minutes.
Open the door, again. Press the "On/Off" button. Do as you wish, such as starting a new cycle.
Check the drain hose, if the water is not pumping from the dishwasher. The drain hose should be located about 20 inches above the dishwasher's enclosure door, according to proper installation procedures. Make sure the hose is not kinked or clogged.
Check the kitchen sink's drainage as well for clogs and air gaps.