GDP670SYVFS Buying Guide: Is This GE Dishwasher Worth It?

GE GDP670SYVFS — Full Review

Design and Build Quality

The GDP670SYVFS wears GE's latest design language with a clean, handle-bar door pull and a fingerprint-resistant stainless steel finish (SYVFS denotes the stainless colorway). The tub is plastic rather than stainless steel, which is typical at this price range and doesn't meaningfully affect cleaning results, though stainless tubs do retain heat more efficiently for drying. The door feels substantial and closes with a satisfying click rather than a flimsy thud. The control panel sits along the top edge of the door — hidden when the door is closed — giving the front face an uncluttered, built-in appearance that works well in most kitchen aesthetics.

Installation is straightforward. The unit fits a standard 24-inch dishwasher opening and adjustable leveling legs accommodate slight floor variations. The door-height adjustable front panel allows some visual customization, though this is not a panel-ready appliance. The stainless exterior resists everyday smudging well — you won't find yourself polishing it after every meal the way you might with lesser finishes. A stainless steel door interior adds a premium look when you open it up to load dishes.

Interior Layout and the Third Rack

GE's engineers made smart choices with the interior. The full-width third rack sits at the top of the tub and is shallow enough to accept only flat items — measuring cups, ladles, spatulas, and cooking utensils that normally crowd the silverware basket. Clearing that basket frees up significant room in the lower rack, which you'll immediately notice when loading large plates or bulky pots. The third rack is neither as deep nor as flexible as what you'd find on a high-end Bosch or Miele, but it does the job reliably and adds real-world usability.

The middle rack features height-adjustable tines and a fold-down row on one side, letting you lay down large serving bowls or accommodate oversized wine glasses when needed. The lower rack handles up to 16 place settings and positions tines generously to prevent dishes from nesting — a common complaint on overcrowded racks. A dedicated silverware basket clips to the door and holds cutlery vertically in individual slots, promoting better water circulation and cleaner results. Heavy-duty items like Dutch ovens or sheet pans can lie flat along the bottom perimeter if you remove a few tines.

Cleaning Performance

The GDP670SYVFS uses a multi-level wash arm system combined with a filtration-based soil removal approach. Unlike older dishwashers that ground food particles with a loud hard-food disposer, this model uses a quiet manual-clean filter. That filter is the primary reason the dishwasher runs at 50 dBA instead of 58–60 dBA — there's simply no grinder motor running. The tradeoff is that you need to rinse the filter monthly (a 30-second task) to maintain performance. On baked-on casserole dishes and dried pasta, the Heavy cycle with a warm prewash handles the load effectively. Standard dinnerware and glassware on the Normal or Sensor cycles come out reliably spotless.

Dry Boost is the feature that genuinely differentiates this dishwasher from many rivals at the same price. Plastic containers and food storage lids are notoriously difficult to dry because plastic sheds water differently than ceramic or glass. GE's Dry Boost technology uses a fan and targeted heat to extend the drying phase specifically where plastics need extra help. In practice, your Tupperware and plastic bowls come out dry or very nearly so — something few dishwashers in this class can claim. You can activate Dry Boost on any cycle, though it does add time to the wash.

Wash Cycles, Controls, and Smart Features

The GDP670SYVFS offers five main wash cycles: Auto Sense, Normal, Heavy, Light/China, and 30-Minute Quick. Cycle modifiers include Heated Dry, Sanitize (which boosts final rinse temperature to 155°F to reduce bacteria), Dry Boost, and Steam Pre-wash. The hidden top controls are intuitive once you learn them, though you cannot check cycle status without opening the door to peek at indicator lights — some users find this mildly annoying. There is no window or projection countdown. GE does offer WiFi connectivity through the SmartHQ app, which lets you monitor cycle status, receive completion alerts, and troubleshoot error codes remotely. It's a nice addition for the tech-inclined, though not essential to the dishwasher's core appeal. The app setup is painless and the connection has proven reliable over extended use.

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