A:AnswerAs the basket was made for this model in particular it may be difficult to find a replacement for sale, however a damaged basket may be covered under a warranty. I would recommend contacting customer service and discussing options there.
A:AnswerThe manual says to only use water. Anything else could cause build up internally as it pumps water (or any fluid) from the reserve through areas you could not clean easily .
A:AnswerStop using it. I know best buy will not except it back. Mine exploded and they acted like it happened before. Stop using it because I would hate to have this happen to you. Best at home depot or lowes where you can get way better service then sorry we can't help because they already have your money.