My understanding is the small amount of water in the bottom is
designed to keep the internal parts of the pump from drying out.
Operative word is "small"

On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 09:13:00 -0500, "CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert"
wrote:

Dishwasher can get plugged by food. It typically should empty
completely. Remove screen and clean out particles with spoon, or wet
vac. Be sure to run garbage grinder a few befor eyou start the
dishwasher (if you have one) to clean out any food buildup.