[Beth]

This dishwasher is about 11 years old and has been a good one. Its only problem is a buildup of soap from using cheap dishwashing soap. I would like to repair this dishwasher instead of replacing it at this time.

The spray arm retainer clip broke, which caused the upper arm to come off. I have removed the lower assembly with arm and filters as well. Everything has been soaking in vinegar for 3 days, and I have been cleaning, scraping and agitating it all. It is looking very clean. My question... what happens if I replace the retainer clip and then run the dishwasher with vinegar inside? Are there any other parts (like tubes, etc.) that I should clean out? Regarding the Pump Cover & Secondary Filter Assembly, is cleaning with vinegar enough - or should this be replaced? I don't want to put $40+ into this just to find out it won't work. Thank you.

[PS Staff - Sheila]

Cleaning with vinegar should do the trick. There should be no need to replace the filter.

Running the dishwasher with vinegar in it is fine too.

Here is a link to your dishwasher model MDB6000AWB.