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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£360
  • Avg. price in US: ~$330
  • No. of place settings: 13
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 47 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Candy CF3C7LFW review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.3

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

6.2

Performance

30.0%

9.7

Features

25.0%

6.3

Programmes

10.0%

6.1

Design

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.3
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    5.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.6

    Noise level

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

  • 5.1
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.6

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    8.2

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £360

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Candy CF3C7LFW is a freestanding, full-size (60 cm) dishwasher designed with a 13 place setting capacity, a built-in display, and integrated Wi-Fi connectivity for remote operation via the hOn app. Key technical specifications include a 47 dB noise emission level, a condensation drying system, an adjustable upper basket height, an energy consumption rate of 0.74 kWh per cycle, and a water consumption of 10.4 liters per cycle. Major advantages include its remote control capabilities, low water consumption, and loading flexibility, while notable drawbacks are its standard 47 dB noise level which is not the quietest on the market, a lack of an advanced active drying system, and a basic push-button control layout.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Candy CF3C7LFW

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

?

Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

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Design

7.3
Candy CF3C7LFW has a technical score of 7.27 points, which is lower than 71.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
Candy CF3C7LFW has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

7.7
Candy CF3C7LFW has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is lower than 60.5% of products in this category.
Energy efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: HIGH

D
Candy CF3C7LFW has energy efficiency class D, which is better than that of 32.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 21.4% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Candy CF3C7LFW has washing efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Candy CF3C7LFW has drying efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

C
Candy CF3C7LFW has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

Importance: HIGH

0.83 kWh
Candy CF3C7LFW uses 0.83 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 60.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.2% of dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

5
Candy CF3C7LFW offers 5 wash programs, which is fewer than that of 78% of dishwashers and equal to that of 18.8% of dishwashers.
Quick wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quick wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Candy CF3C7LFW has a quick wash program. This feature is present in 99.6% of dishwashers.
Quick wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Eco wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

237 min
Candy CF3C7LFW completes its Eco wash in 237 min, which is longer than that of 54.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.2% of dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% of dishwashers.
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Automatic door opening
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Candy CF3C7LFW has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% of dishwashers.
Touch screen
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Touch screen.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.2% of dishwashers.
Load sensor
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

?
Overflow protection
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Candy CF3C7LFW has overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.1% of dishwashers.
Adjustable water softener
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Adjustable water softener.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Candy CF3C7LFW has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
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Type of installation
What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: LOW

freestanding
No. of place settings
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

13
Candy CF3C7LFW holds 13 place settings, which is fewer than that of 55.2% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.7% of dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Cutlery basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Candy CF3C7LFW has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% of dishwashers.
Height adjustable top basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Height adjustable top basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Candy CF3C7LFW has a height-adjustable top basket. This feature is present in 93% of dishwashers.
Digital display
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Digital display.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Candy CF3C7LFW has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Candy CF3C7LFW vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Candy CF3C7LFW has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Self-cleaning filter system.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Candy CF3C7LFW has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Candy CF3C7LFW supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Wi-Fi.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Candy CF3C7LFW supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • 5 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    Candy CF3C7LFW reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Max cleaning temperature.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Max cleaning temperature across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Candy CF3C7LFW reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).75 °C vs 70 °C
  • Has a pause option
    Candy CF3C7LFW has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Pause option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Candy CF3C7LFW has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Candy CF3C7LFW supports Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not support Bluetooth. 16.3% of dishwashers support Bluetooth.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Bluetooth.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Candy CF3C7LFW supports Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not support Bluetooth. 16.3% of dishwashers support Bluetooth.
  • Supports voice control
    Candy CF3C7LFW supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Voice control.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Candy CF3C7LFW supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    Candy CF3C7LFW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Program sequence indicator.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Candy CF3C7LFW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
  • 16.7% cheaper
    Candy CF3C7LFW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£360 vs £420).
    Candy CF3C7LFW is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£360 vs £420).£360 vs £420
  • 5 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    Candy CF3C7LFW reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (75 °C vs 70 °C).
  • Has a pause option
    Candy CF3C7LFW has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Has a program sequence indicator
    Candy CF3C7LFW has a program sequence indicator, while the average dishwasher does not have a program sequence indicator. 17.8% of dishwashers have a program sequence indicator.
  • Has a self-cleaning filter system
    Candy CF3C7LFW has a self-cleaning filter system, while the average dishwasher does not have a self-cleaning filter system. 33.8% of dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter system.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Candy CF3C7LFW supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Candy CF3C7LFW supports Bluetooth, while the average dishwasher does not support Bluetooth. 16.3% of dishwashers support Bluetooth.
  • Supports voice control
    Candy CF3C7LFW supports voice control, while the average dishwasher does not support voice control. 39.8% of dishwashers support voice control.

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
  • 3 dB higher noise level
    Candy CF3C7LFW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Candy CF3C7LFW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 0.9 L higher water usage per cycle
    Candy CF3C7LFW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.4 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 0.08 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Candy CF3C7LFW uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 0.5 W higher standby power consumption
    Candy CF3C7LFW has higher standby power consumption than the average dishwasher (1 W vs 0.5 W).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Candy CF3C7LFW offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Candy CF3C7LFW supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
  • Does not have a time-remaining indicator
    Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. 82.3% of dishwashers have a time-remaining indicator.
  • 1 fewer wash programs
    Candy CF3C7LFW offers fewer wash programs than the average dishwasher (5 vs 6).
  • 2 min longer Eco wash time
    Candy CF3C7LFW takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (237 min vs 235 min).
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Candy CF3C7LFW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Candy CF3C7LFW is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 2.5 cm taller height
    Candy CF3C7LFW is taller than the average dishwasher (84.5 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    Candy CF3C7LFW has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Candy CF3C7LFW is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 1.9 kg heavier weight
    Candy CF3C7LFW is heavier than the average dishwasher (41 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 3 dB higher noise level
    Candy CF3C7LFW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Candy CF3C7LFW has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (47 dB vs 44 dB).47 dB vs 44 dB
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Half load option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Candy CF3C7LFW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Candy CF3C7LFW has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • 15 h shorter maximum delay duration
    Candy CF3C7LFW supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Maximum delay duration.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Maximum delay duration across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Candy CF3C7LFW supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (9 h vs 24 h).9 h vs 24 h
  • Does not have a time-remaining indicator
    Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. 82.3% of dishwashers have a time-remaining indicator.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Time remaining indicator.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Candy CF3C7LFW does not have a time-remaining indicator, while the average dishwasher has a time-remaining indicator. 82.3% of dishwashers have a time-remaining indicator.
  • 0.9 L higher water usage per cycle
    Candy CF3C7LFW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.4 L vs 9.5 L).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Water usage per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Water usage per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Candy CF3C7LFW uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (10.4 L vs 9.5 L).10.4 L vs 9.5 L
  • 1 fewer place settings
    Candy CF3C7LFW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Candy CF3C7LFW holds fewer place settings than the average dishwasher (13 vs 14).13 vs 14
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Overall
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Programmes
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Candy CF3C7LFW?

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
  • Effective basic cleaning performance, particularly on the standard 2-hour program
  • Relatively low noise operation during wash cycles
  • Convenient Smart Door technology that opens automatically at the end of the program to aid drying
  • Good capacity with 13 place settings and efficient interior space utilization
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity via the app allows for remote scheduling and extra program selections

What customers dislike about Candy CF3C7LFW?

  • Touch controls can occasionally be overly sensitive or unresponsive after remote app usage
  • Overall material build quality feels slightly less robust than higher-end competitors
  • The physical design of the upper tray and the size of the cutlery basket can feel restrictive to load
  • App integration can sometimes experience connection bugs or feel unnecessary to some users

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