This is a basic routine maintenance/cleaning of accessible sump components. The example below is a DW80F600UTW/AA Samsung dishwasher. It's got a garbage warranty and a whole lot of plastic parts that break easily.
Issues: Smell, drain clogged, filth on dishes.
First thing is to disconnect the spinner arms and channel. Examine and clean them.
Issues: If your top rack isn't getting clean, check your spinner arms for clogs in the water ports. If no clogs, make sure that your top rack tray is fully retracted prior to closing the door when starting a cycle.
Remove the cover from the pump assembly. You only need a screw driver for this. Do not use an automatic driver or drill or chances are you'll be buying a new dishwasher soon.
The black ring is the seal. If it's damaged you will need to replace it. Pictures below all show the buildup. Disassemble the components carefully.
Best to not attempt on a full stomach.
Careful around the pump mechanism itself, it'll run you around $200 to replace. Remove debris. Pour vinegar onto it, leave alone while cleaning out the individual components.
Those metal pieces are the broken macerator/food grinder. I didn't have a replacement on hand and ended up going without it.
Remove the metal filter and keep cleaning.
Another shot of the broken macerator/food grinder.
Heater coil looking brand new.
Vinegar all the parts if you have build up.
Reassemble.
If this doesn't solve the problem chances are something is lodged in the drain hose or pump.
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