lindisfel
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My gut feeling if it's failing and from a water leak, presumably spraying electronic components, draining the water off is a waste of time. Concentrate on the problem that causing it to fail, don't get sidetracked by drilling holes.It's definitely better to get it fixed properly, but....
In your shoes, IF I knew that was the issue.
I'd be inclined to try 2 holes.
One underneath fitted with a rubber grommet (hardware stores/Amazon)
And one on the side , quite low down.
Some clear plastic piping, (think aquarium tubing)..secure and make waterproof.
Suggest blocking at end & taping up an unseen side of dishwasher.
Use, then see if there is anything to drain.
Side pipe let's You aim run off water into a bottle, etc.
If it's particularly bad, once run off, then it's pop off the grommet underneath, to properly drain it.
A little cumbersome & messy, but what's to lose if it stops the cutting out.?
Best case, that pinpoints Neil's guess is correct about the problem...
& It keeps on working and You have a functioning dishwasher until you are able to get it properly repaired, (or not)
Worst case you get it fixed properly, and it doesn't leak, and you have a couple of holes you can fill in no one will ever really see ..
I speak from forty years fixing difficult problems in my job.
D.