Dishwasher wont respond. Normal cycle and cancel lights flashing

Our Kitchen Aid dishwasher will not respond. I have tried cycling the power a couple times. When I do the Normal cycle light flashes. If I push any key the cancel light will begin to flash in sync with the normal light. Had a load in it the night before. It finished the load. Put a new load in it and just got the blinking lights. ANY suggestions will be appreciated. Really short on cash right now and the bills are piling up. Last thing I need on my plate is $600 for a new dishwasher. I have zero repair experience. Tomorrow I will be making an attempt to take the machine apart and look for obvious problems (loose wires etc). Thanks in advance.