On my dishwasher the first thing to happen is that water is let in - I can just hear it.
Do you hear water entering your machine ? - if not your inlet valve might be defective.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx_H6dQgVfI
But I am only guessing - others here have more experience and are better qualified
Good luck...
Peccavi
May 2013