Options are:
a). Turn off the power and water line to the dishwasher. You don't want to work on any appliance with the power connected.;
b). Some dishwashers have a built-in steam setting that will steam remove any nasty dirt from the dishes and clean them faster. Check the manual label regarding how long you can steam clean dishes.;
c). Load the dishwasher according to the manufacturer's directions, or use a lower setting (preset) to minimize spills. Drain the dishwasher before emptying the dishwasher.;
d). This also works with washing dishes before beginning to drain them for cutting off dangerous chemicals. Soak the dirty dishes in cold water.;Choose from options above and answer: What most naturally follows?

How to drain a dishwasher
Remove the dishes from the dishwasher and place them in the kitchen sink.
You won't be able to take apart certain parts of the dishwasher to see if there are any problems if there are dishes in the way. Make sure you store any sharp knives where they are easily seen, so someone doesn't reach into the sink and cut themselves.
Answer:
a).