Smelly dishwasher

I had the same problem and unfortunately nothing I did got rid of the smell which was there even when the dishwasher was empty. Defeated, I recently replaced it with a new one. Drastic but not regretted.

This is a pretty new dishwasher - only 2 years old, so there should be no problem with it.

My dishwasher is more than 10 years old. I never ever keep the door shut tight. I place a folded tea towel on the door, which prevents the door from shutting tight. Fresh air circulation is the key …

I wish it was circulating fresh air! It is circulating stinky air! But I will get a clothes peg for my nose and try leaving the door open a bit!

I have the same problem Luckygirl3
In the past I have had dishwashers which haven’t smelt like this one. This dishwasher is one year old and it’s a Siemens. I always rinse everything before putting it in the dishwasher and like you I have tried using a dishwasher cleaner, which works for a few washes and then the smell is back again.
I have also tried leaving the door slightly open but that makes the kitchen smell.
Sorry I have no solution for you!

Since we changed to Fairy platinum the smell has disappeared. I forgot about the smell till I read this thread and reminded me. It used to be horrible.

I haven't ever had the problem of a smelly dishwasher, but I have always been fussy about cleaning the filters which I had to explain to the younger generation when they complained about their dishwasher.

Have you checked the underside of the bottom of the door? (Inside) I have to scrape stuff off from under there where it collects in a thick sludge under the seal, I use a teaspoon handle, even the dishwasher cleaner can’t get under there.

I rinse my dishes prior to washing .

Put a cut lemon or lime in the the cutlery holder works for me .
I sometimes give the inside a good wipe with lemon juice .
And keeping the door shut isn't a great idea .