Visible accumulated water needs a specific account and should not be dismissed merely because the appliance uses water during some drying processes. The exact model and programme state matter.
Understanding this situation
Do not force the door or open a filter on a hot appliance. A displayed finish, an interrupted sequence and an active warning are different conditions, and the source cannot be confirmed remotely from water alone.
A useful next step
Leave the machine unused if a fault is suspected and record the final display. Tell the team whether the wash drained before drying began. Use only the model's safe recovery guidance or professional assistance.
Manuals and supporting guidance
Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.