How do you check the drain on the dishwasher?

Of course not until yo plug it in and connected it to a drain line

If the dishwasher is hooked into a garburetor, there is a plug in the garburetor where the hose drain attaches that needs to be knocked out. The drain hose might be plugged where it joins to the...

The drain is clogged. Check the strainer at the bottom of your unit. Always rinse your dishes of food before putting them in the washer.

The drain is blocked. Either that or theres a problem with the wash program. locate the drain and try unblocking first. Sink and drain unblocker may be a good starting point.

Your question leads me to believe that your dishwasher pump is broken. You may need a medium sized rag-- suck up the water and wring it out into an empty pot. if it is a stationary-- under the...