Standing water in your dishwasher after a cycle is never a superb thing… Water drains normally before the door is opened, then if your dishwasher will not drain, do not give up & beginning washing dishes by hand just yet, dishwashers are among the best appliances ever invented… However, if it stops draining, you could end up with a sink full of dirty dishes or even a flooded kitchen floor, however there are various things that could be wrong with your dishwasher, such as a blocked drain hose, a dirty filter basket, a broken drain valve, or a blocked air gap. Dishwasher water is detachd by the drain hose. The drain of every dishwasher is covered by a filter basket. It prevents giant debris from blocking the drain, but the same debris can clog both the tote & the drain. In the event that the drain valve malfunctions, the dishwasher will remain full of water after the washing cycle. The air gap prevents dirty water from backing up into the dishwasher, your dishwasher will not drain properly if it gets blocked, start by running the garbage disposal… Garbage disposal drains are connected to the drain hose. You may not be able to fully empty your dishwasher if there is food stuck in the disposal. The problem may be resolved by clearing the disposal; Ensure that any blockages are detachd. You will not be able to drain your dishwasher if there is a clog anywhere in it! Make sure the filter tote isn’tfull of food particles by pulling it out. Make sure the air gap is not blocked, however remove any missed debris by wiping the interior & cleaning the filter, and check the drain hose. Check to see if it’s in superb condition. It should be free of kinks & have a narrow seal, however use a wire hanger to detach or loosen clogs, lastly, clean the drain valve. You can access it by removing the kick plate under the dishwasher.