Recently there's been a white coating on dishes. Has to be scrubbed off manually or soaked in a vinegar/water solution. I flushed out the rotating arms to be sure water flows thru & it does. Checked bottom filter & basket...both clean. Twice used "finish" cleaner for dishwashers in the scrub cycle as directed. Turned off during drying cycle and now there is water across the bottom of the dishwasher. Next? Thanks for any help. Rosemary

* Disinfectant? Wash with 1/2 cup bleach to 1 gal water. Splash of detergent optional. Mop and scrub with solution. Wipe down with damp cloth. Scrub in dirty areas. Kills mold, moss, germs, organic orders (you know, the smelly stuff.)
* Reduce order? Same wash as above but less bleach. 1/4th cup or less. Splash of fragrant detergent or dish soap.
* Note; DO NOT mix bleach and Mr. Clean or Ammonia! Toxic gas produced.
* Hard white deposits? (Calcium) Yes, white vinegar poured directly on calcified areas and let sit (it should foam up) use weaker solution for water spots. (3 parts water 1 part vinegar. Wipe dry and follow up with a detergent wash to eliminate vinegar smell.
* There are store products that will take care of water spots on specific surfaces. IE Stainless steel, Ceramic, Stone counters, etc.
* Check with local hardware store for specific advice.
Aloha, ukeboy57

I generally use White Distilled Vinegar. Clean your unit out the best you can with warm soapy water first and then soak or add the straight vinegar into the filter containment area and use a mild bleach solution for the water tank and soak and swish a little for 15 minutes then drain and rinse with fresh cold water and let air dry. The mineral deposits will slowly dissolve but will still take some scrubbing with a blue pan scrubbing pad or hard toothbrush. Depending on how hard your water is and if you use a water treatment additive will make a big difference in the cleaning process. Some people prefer to use distilled water in cool units as well as steam since it is almost completely mineral free and doesn't cost to much. Regular cleanings based on useage and water condition will greatly help the life and good operation of any humidifier including periodic filter changes if required.

Coffee stains are just one of those things that your dishwasher just isn't going to remove. I assure you they are sanitized and safe to use. That being said there are some things you can do to remove the coffee stains.
Use a damp cloth to scrub out the inside with baking soda. Soaking overnight with hot water and baking soda may also work.
Soaking in bleach or vinegar over night. It goes without saying but make sure you rinse your mugs well if you decide to do this.
Fill with boiling water and a tablespoon of dishwasher detergent soak overnight.
Scrub with a paste of corn starch and vinegar. Leave on for 30min - 1hour and rinse.
Interestingly enough denture tablets have also been known to remove coffee stains. Toss a few in there and soak overnight.
Good luck!

If you have hard water, glasses can look spotted and cloudy even after cleaning. Sometimes changing the dishwasher detergent can help. The easiest solution to clearing up glasses that start to look cloudy is to add some vinegar to the bottom of the dishwasher before you start a cycle. Simply add 1/4 of white vinegar and it will clear up your glasses very well.
You should see marked improvement after the first time you do this. If they are not crystal clear then simply repeat the process until all of the cloudiness is gone. In fact I recommend to using a little vinegar in each cycle to maintain the clarity of the glass.
Note: you can pre-test this by rubbing some vinegar on an individual glass with a cloth. If you cannot remove the cloudiness by soaking it and rubbing vinegar on it then it is possible that the glass is etched due to harsh or cheap dishwasher detergent and vinegar will not solve the problem.

Tear down the lower spray arm assembly to the deck (noting orientation and placement of each piece as you go). There should be a large screen at the bottom that is likely plugged with water and food deposits. Soak it in hot water, some detergent (not dishwasher type), and some white vinegar for an hour or so. You may need to scrub the screen (lightly) to help get rid of the debris. Check all openings in the deck for any food plugging, then reassemble everything. Check both spray arms for plugging of the small holes and any seam cracks. Hope this helps!

Do you hear the pump run when it is supposed to? If so, you need to tear down the lower spray arm assembly to the deck. (keep track of orientation and placement of each part) At the bottom, you will find a large screen that must be removed and soaked in hot water/white vinegar/detergent for an hour of so to remove water and food deposits. Scrub the screen lightly to help clean it. Check all openings in the deck area for any food plugging--vacuum them out with a wet/dry vacuum. Reassemble all parts in reverse order--inspect all spray arms for hole plugging and any split seams. Hope this helps!

Remove all components from the lower spray arm down to the deck noting the position and orientation of each part. At the bottom, remove a large screen--soak it in a hot water and white vinegar solution (5 to 1 ratio) for an hour or two. Scrub the screen to remove water and food deposits. Disconnect the drain hose under the sink and blow through it with either compressed air or a vacuum cleaner set to blow in order to remove any debris in the hose or pump. Reassemble the components in reverse order and test the repair with a trial run--no dishes.

more and likely it is calcium build up on the unit. especially if your using tap water. even if you cleaned it before putting it away for the season the build up can happen. if it's on the heating coil you need to get like a toothbrush and some vinegar water and lightly scrub the coils. now as far as the tank. let the tank soak in vinegar and water for about a half hour and then wash thoroughly. the portions is one cap full of vinegar per gallon of water.

Try putting white vinegar in it, and letting it soak. For more cleaning, you can recirculate the white vinegar back through the machine, but strain it through a coffee filter first to remove any sediment that you break free. Once you're satisfied with your cleaning, flush the tea maker with pots of fresh water, until no vinegar can be detected by taste or smell.
Best regards, --W/D--