Customer reviews for LG Front Control Dishwasher with QuadWash forMember photos









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Poor drying
Purchased on 1/16/2022 and had it installed on 2/02/2022. Finally had the opportunity to use the dishwasher on 2/16/2022 and must say was totally disappointed in the lack of drying. Tried many times to get the dishes dry to no avail. Even the utensils on the top rack had water on them as well as the inside door and the walls. Having other LG products am really not happy with this dishwasher.
Drying performance is directly affected by the amount of heat that remains in the tub after the heated rinse is performed. If your dishwasher is far away from your home’s hot water heater, it may be necessary to run the hot water tap in the sink before starting a wash cycle, to ensure that cool water is purged from the hot water lines. This will ensure your dishwasher has a consistent supply of hot water from start to finish. Using the High Temp setting also aids in keeping the inner drum temperature and dishes hotter before drying begins. LG dishwashers are designed to be used in conjunction with a rinse aid. Using a rinse aid will maximize the amount of water that has already been sheeted away from the dishes before the dry cycle begins. If a rinse aid is used and the performance still needs a boost, adjust the amount of rinse aid used. 2 is the default setting, but if necessary set the level to 3 so more rinse aid is used. Water tends to bead rather than sheet off plastic and nonstick surfaces, making them more difficult to dry. If washing plastic items in a Normal cycle, select the Extra Dry or Night Dry option or both for better drying results. When the rinse aid is empty, the Extra Dry option is selected automatically. Allow the dishwasher to completely finish the dry cycle before opening the door. If the door is opened In the middle of the dry cycle, the heat that is necessary for the hybrid dry system to work will escape. This will cause all of the dishes inside to remain wet once the cycle finishes. I hope that you find this helpful. ^Jennifer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far, mostly good. Bottom rack wants to come off rail when half way out, though. Love the countdown timer. Keeps me from opening it too early. I have noticed it takes a really long time to run a cycle, but read where some other cycles take less time, so I’ll try those. Dishes come out clean and fairly dry, but I always pre wash at sink out of habit. I did put a couple of things in there that were “dirty”, unfortunately it did not pass the test at the end. If I can find a fix for bottom rack, I’ll be 4.5 happy.
We love it! But...
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I did much research before placing my order. I needed a shorter than standard to fit under my countertop since installing a tile floor. I also wanted QUIET. This unit is beautifully quiet, I can run it while we go to bed. My only complaint is the digital keypad is hard to read until you hit the power button. I need a flashlight to see what I'm doing to get started. I wish there was a way to turn on the digital lights with a switch. Otherwise, it's been GREAT and the sleek design is attractive.
Four years, Two Broken Motors
My LG dishwasher is less than four years old. It washes the dishes well, but it does not dry them well. Also, the tongs keep collapsing on the bottom rung. We keep having to use zip ties to secure them. Last year, the motor went out. Yes, the PART was under warranty, but the labor was not. Now the dishwasher is broken again. It no longer cleans the dishes, makes horrible noises and displays the code, nE. This means that the Vario Motor is broken this time. So, after the 2 repairs, I will have spent nearly as much as the original dishwasher cost. I will never buy an LG product again. How can a FOUR year old dishwasher have 2 different motors go out!? Unacceptable!
Hi LoriKay. Thank you for reaching out to us. The troubles you have run into aren't what LG strives for. This would require a closer peek. If you could send us a DM @LGUS on Twitter we can take a closer look at this together and attempt to get you sorted out.
Well designed.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We installed this dishwasher about a month ago in my son's house. So far it has been working great. It was easy to install and all is doing the things it should do. My son has no issues and likes the cleanly ness on his dishes. He really like the small item tray at the very top. it is really handy. Time will tell the rest of the story.
Hi there, thank you for sharing your experience with the LDFN4542S. It’s great to hear the installation went smoothly and that the dishwasher has been performing so well in your son’s home. Clean dishes, easy operation, and thoughtful touches like the top small‑item tray really make a difference in day‑to‑day use. Wishing you continued great performance as time goes on. #LifesGood ❤️ For further support, feel free to email lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. LG Digital Care Team ^Rich
Defective junk
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I don't know if mine is defective, or if this is just trash. I bought this model in part because the photos showed the prongs on the bottom dish rack having curves to hold the plates up. The rack I received is not what is shown in photos, and the prongs will not stay locked in place. As soon as I put more than two plates, the prongs fall down, and then of course the plates all fall down. We purchased this to replace our old LG dishwasher which was leaking after only six years. We have probably $8000 of LG appliances in our kitchen, but I think we are done with them at this point.
Hey Sharon, we are sad to hear that your LG Dishwasher did not meet your expectations. We do have a great link for adjusting the racks and tines to your needs. http://spr.ly/6427RJ4y9 Let us know how it goes; we are just a PM away on our social media accounts, @LGUSSupport. ~TammyJo
Poor design
Poor design with the buttons on the very front of the dishwasher. If you happen to lean against it, it will turn on. Not a good thing if it is running and you lean against it, as it will shut off. You have to start the cycle all over again! Buttons should have been tucked away at the top of the door facing the ceiling, to avoid this. This has happened to me numerous times. Otherwise, it cleans dishes well and is quiet. Just dislike the front buttons always turning on or off.
Hi, Lina. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your LG Dishwasher. We understand how important ease of use and design are, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the placement of the dishwasher’s front buttons. It’s great to know the unit is cleaning dishes well and operating quietly, but we’d like to look further into the button activation issue you’ve described. To allow us to properly investigate the details of your specific product model and to see if there is anything we can do to assist with this button placement issue being encountered, please send us an email at lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com if you need further assistance. ^James
Best dishwasher we've own. It's quite. No pre wash
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Like all our other appliances which are LG they get the job done. Every appliance we have besides our gas stove is LG. We haven't had any troubles with them for over 15 years. The over the stove microwave is about 5 years old after another name brand gave out in 2 years. This dishwasher get our pots and pans clean without pre-washing. The dishes are the same way. I really didn't think the 3rd top rack made any difference. It cleans our long utensils like they where on the bottom rack. We really enjoy watching tv without all the noise from the dishwasher. It runs very quite. The direct drive motor is the same as are wash machine. LG appliances last and that's why we buy them. I installed this dishwasher without buying a single part. It uses the standard dishwasher hook ups. That saves time and money. Easy to install. We got a great price with all the discounts. Buy LG because they get the gob done and they last for years.
Hi Andy, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the 24 Inch Wide QuadWash Front Control Dishwasher, model LDFN4542S. It’s great to hear how well it fits into your LG lineup and that the quiet performance, strong cleaning power, and third‑rack convenience are all making a real difference in your kitchen. Your long‑term trust in LG appliances truly means a lot. If you need further assistance, feel free to email lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. ^Rich #LifesGood ❤️
Power Button too sensitive
We have had this machine for 5 months and the front panel power button is too sensitive! If you are running a cycle and accidentally brush up against the button it will power off the dishwasher mid-cycle. Then when you turn it back on, it will not remember where you left off and you will have to run the entire cycle again. If you have children who like to touch buttons, guess what, the child-lock feature works for all the other buttons except the Power button. So even if you engage the child lock you can still turn off the machine mid-cycle. We have cabinets above our dishwasher and it has happened more than we can count when reaching for plates/cups, etc and you accidentally brush up against the power button. I scoured the web looking for solutions...nothing to be found. You're stuck with a brand new machine nobody wants to go near for fear of turning it on/off. Find another model without front facing buttons!!!
We hate to hear this and will be happy to pass this feedback along to our product developers.^Sandy
Dead
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Stopped working after only 2 years of being operated by a 93 year old woman who lives alone. So hardly abused. Of course out of warranty. Won’t power on. Dead in the water. So, not great. Not good. Really, REALLY bad. Steer clear.
Hey there, our first priority is customer satisfaction; clearly, we dropped the ball. However, we would love to look this over with you and make this right; please send us a private message on Facebook or Twitter @LGUSSupport. ~Tanisha