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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£530
  • Avg. price in US: ~$640
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: D
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

LG DF242FPS review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

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%

7.4

Technical Score

20.0%

8.9

User score

Very good
7.4

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%

7.7

Performance

30.0%

7.4

Features

25.0%

7.3

Programmes

10.0%

6.5

Design

Very good
8.9

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%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(61)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 5.9
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    3.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    7.0

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 5.8
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    7.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    3.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Verdict

The LG DF242FPS is a 60cm freestanding dishwasher featuring a generous 14 place setting capacity, powered by a quiet and durable Inverter Direct Drive motor operating at 46 dB with a Class D energy rating. Key advantages include its TrueSteam technology that dissolves stubborn food and eliminates water spots, a multi-motion QuadWash system with four spray arms for maximum water coverage, and flexible loading via the 3-level adjustable EasyRack Plus system with ThinQ Wi-Fi smart control. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of an automatic door-opening drying mechanism, standard Eco cycle runtimes that can feel quite long at around three hours, and occasional user complaints regarding plastic part durability over extended use.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher LG DF242FPS

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%

7.7

Performance

30.0%

7.4

Features

25.0%

7.3

Programmes

10.0%

6.5

Design

7.4
LG DF242FPS has a technical score of 7.39 points, which is lower than 67.2% 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%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(61)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.9
LG DF242FPS has a user score of 8.88 points, which is higher than 79.2% of products in this category.
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.
10
LG DF242FPS has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% 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%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

7.7

Price

7.7
LG DF242FPS 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
LG DF242FPS 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
LG DF242FPS 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
LG DF242FPS 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
LG DF242FPS 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

0.84 kWh
LG DF242FPS uses 0.84 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 62.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.8% 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

9
LG DF242FPS offers 9 wash programs, which is more than that of 84.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.3% 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
LG DF242FPS 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

38 min
LG DF242FPS completes its quick wash in 38 min, which is longer than that of 69.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 1.3% of dishwashers.
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

295 min
LG DF242FPS completes its Eco wash in 295 min, which is longer than that of 91.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.2% 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

yes
LG DF242FPS has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% 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

no
LG DF242FPS does not have an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.8% 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

yes
LG DF242FPS has a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.1% 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

yes
LG DF242FPS has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% of dishwashers.
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
LG DF242FPS 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
LG DF242FPS 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

14
LG DF242FPS holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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
LG DF242FPS 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
LG DF242FPS 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
LG DF242FPS has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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LG DF242FPS vs the average dishwasher

  • 3 more wash temperatures
    LG DF242FPS offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    LG DF242FPS offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).7 vs 4
  • 3 more wash programs
    LG DF242FPS offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
    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

    LG DF242FPS offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).9 vs 6
  • 10 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    LG DF242FPS reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (80 °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

    LG DF242FPS reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (80 °C vs 70 °C).80 °C vs 70 °C
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    LG DF242FPS 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

    LG DF242FPS supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Has a touch screen
    LG DF242FPS has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a 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

    LG DF242FPS has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a touch screen.
  • Supports NFC
    LG DF242FPS supports NFC, while the average dishwasher does not support NFC. 0.7% of dishwashers support NFC.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has NFC.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    LG DF242FPS supports NFC, while the average dishwasher does not support NFC. 0.7% of dishwashers support NFC.
  • 10x more popular
    LG DF242FPS is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).
    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.
    LG DF242FPS is more popular than the average dishwasher (10 vs 1).10 vs 1
  • 11% higher user score
    LG DF242FPS has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.88 vs 8).
    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.
    LG DF242FPS has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (8.88 vs 8).8.88 vs 8
  • 3 more wash temperatures
    LG DF242FPS offers more wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (7 vs 4).
  • 10 °C higher maximum cleaning temperature
    LG DF242FPS reaches a higher cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (80 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 3 more wash programs
    LG DF242FPS offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (9 vs 6).
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    LG DF242FPS supports Wi-Fi, while the average dishwasher does not support Wi-Fi. 44.1% of dishwashers support Wi-Fi.
  • Has a touch screen
    LG DF242FPS has a touch screen, while the average dishwasher does not have a touch screen. 10.2% of dishwashers have a touch screen.
  • Supports NFC
    LG DF242FPS supports NFC, while the average dishwasher does not support NFC. 0.7% of dishwashers support NFC.

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Features
  • Worse noise emission class
    LG DF242FPS has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    LG DF242FPS has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 0.09 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    LG DF242FPS uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • 0.4 L higher water usage per cycle
    LG DF242FPS uses more water per cycle than the average dishwasher (9.9 L vs 9.5 L).
  • 60 L/year higher annual water consumption
    LG DF242FPS uses more water annually than the average dishwasher (2720 L/year vs 2660 L/year).
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    LG DF242FPS does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    LG DF242FPS takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    LG DF242FPS supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    LG DF242FPS does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • 8 min longer quick wash time
    LG DF242FPS takes longer to finish the quick wash than the average dishwasher (38 min vs 30 min).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    LG DF242FPS does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    LG DF242FPS does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 3 cm taller height
    LG DF242FPS is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    LG DF242FPS is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 7.9 kg heavier weight
    LG DF242FPS is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.05 m shorter supply hose length
    LG DF242FPS has a shorter supply hose than the average dishwasher (1.5 m vs 1.55 m).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    LG DF242FPS is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Does not have an automatic door-opening feature
    LG DF242FPS does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
    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

    LG DF242FPS does not have an automatic door-opening feature, while the average dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. 65.7% of dishwashers have an automatic door-opening feature.
  • Worse noise emission class
    LG DF242FPS 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

    LG DF242FPS has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Does not have a quiet wash program
    LG DF242FPS does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quiet wash program.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    LG DF242FPS does not have a quiet wash program, while the average dishwasher has a quiet wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a quiet wash program.
  • 60 min longer Eco wash time
    LG DF242FPS takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).
    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

    LG DF242FPS takes longer to finish the Eco wash than the average dishwasher (295 min vs 235 min).295 min vs 235 min
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    LG DF242FPS does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Tab counter.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    LG DF242FPS does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    LG DF242FPS has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 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

    LG DF242FPS has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • 12 h shorter maximum delay duration
    LG DF242FPS supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 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

    LG DF242FPS supports a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (12 h vs 24 h).12 h vs 24 h
  • 0.09 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    LG DF242FPS uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    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

    LG DF242FPS uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.84 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
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Features
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
61 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about LG DF242FPS?

  • Effective QuadWash technology provides thorough cleaning from multiple angles
  • TrueSteam technology helps remove stubborn food residue and reduces spots on glassware
  • Highly flexible loading with EasyRack Plus and adjustable height for the middle rack
  • Quiet operation suitable for modern homes
  • Large 14-place setting capacity handles high-volume washes
  • Wi-Fi connectivity allows for monitoring through the LG ThinQ app

What customers dislike about LG DF242FPS?

  • Tines on the racks can feel flimsy and may not stay in place
  • Silverware basket lids can make loading individual items difficult
  • Top cutlery rack occasionally lacks adequate spray intensity compared to lower racks
  • High retail price point

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