We want to help go over some information about the drying process of your dishwasher. This model uses condensate drying. With this drying system design, condensation will form on cooler surfaces in a warm humid environment. At the end of a cycle, while the dish load is still hot, the stainless steel tub walls are already cooling down and pulling condensation to form on the tub walls instead of the dishes. This provides natural air drying of the dish load. The use of a rinse agent ensures spot and film protection for dishes and assists the drying process.

This is something we'd like to help with. For assistance with getting the best performance out of this dishwasher, we suggest checking this article here: (https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=38933). The tips in the article will also help with the other things you are noticing. Lastly, for cleaning the exterior we recommend leaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove rust, tarnish and small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge.