After extensive testing and research, CR determined this product to be:
- TOP PERFORMING
- RELIABLE
- ENERGY EFFICIENCY
one of our 27 recommended Dishwashers
LG Studio SDWB24S3

Pros
- Lower rack wash performance is very good.
- Upper rack wash performance is very good.
- it was judged very good for noise.
- Is very good for drying plastic items.
Cons
- a manually cleaned filter
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CR's Take
This LG 24-inch dishwasher was very good in overall performance. It has- a soil sensor.
- an adjustable upper rack.
- a delayed-start feature.
- a manually cleaned filter
- a stainless steel interior.
- adjustable tines.
- ample flatware slots.
- does not have time-remaining display.
- a cycle time of 155 minutes.
- indicator light that shines during cycle.
- Energy Star certification
- a third rack.
- Special wash zones.
- a Lighted Interior.
- uses 4 gallons of water
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