When I run my dishwasher a podent smell comes from it. How can I get rid of the smell??

Answer 1

Put a dishwasher safe cup in the top of the dishwasher with 1/4 cup of bleach or vinegar in it and nothing else then run the dishwasher as you normally would.

Answer 2

i sugest you call in the repair man to have it checked it might be a burning or rubber smell,coming form the drive belt or bearings,im assuming the inside is clean and the fillter is cleaned on a regular basis if not check theses first

Answer 3

If you haven't checked ur .. P- trap,or if ur dish washer hose is hooked up to ur disposal.Check to see if the hose is clear or not.If the hose has been there for a while a film or coating forms inside the hose that makes it smile.

Answer 4

Try adding white vinegar to clean it out, You most likely have some food stuck inside.

Answer 5

You need to either mix baking soda with the soap that you use, or if you live in a place that you lease, you need to tell the building manager about it so that they'lll fix it for ya.

Answer 6

First run some bleach through it on the "rinse only" cycle.Make sure there isn't anything dead inside it,by the pump or heater.

Answer 7

2 possible things clean the filter out old food or check the back for a dead mouse or something

Answer 8

your drain from your sink could have a small clog in it try putting some drano or liquid plummer down the sink. it worked for me