
The GE GTW491BMRWS top‑load washer is designed for households that want a traditional agitator machine with modern cleaning performance and generous capacity. With a spacious 4.9 cu. ft. IEC drum, it easily handles family‑sized loads, from everyday outfits to bulky towels and bedding, helping you cut down on the number of cycles you run each week. Its practical 27"‑class width makes it a comfortable fit in most laundry rooms or closets while still offering the interior space you need for large and mixed loads. Inside, a durable stainless steel wash basket resists rust, chipping, and snagging, so even delicate fabrics glide smoothly through the cycle and the interior continues to look new over years of use.
What really sets the GE GTW491BMRWS apart is its combination of specialized wash technologies that you don’t always find together at this price point. The Dual Action agitator is engineered to move clothes through the water in a dynamic, two‑part motion that improves turnover and soil removal while remaining gentle on fabrics, giving you a deep clean without excessive wear. For heavily soiled items or bulky loads, the Deep Fill option lets you increase the water level for a more immersive soak, ideal for workwear, sports gear, or thick linens that need extra attention. When hygiene is a priority, the dedicated SaniFresh cycle uses elevated water temperatures, an extended wash, and a thorough rinse sequence to help kill bacteria and flush away residues, making it a smart choice for baby clothes, bedding, and items used by allergy‑sensitive family members.
Everyday convenience is built into the control panel, with 13 wash cycles, multiple temperature selections, and an Extra Rinse option so you can fine‑tune each load to your fabrics and soil levels. Automatic bleach and fabric softener dispensers take the guesswork out of adding additives at the right time, while the clear glass lid and LED cycle status lights make it easy to check progress at a glance. With its straightforward knob‑and‑button interface, sturdy construction, and feature set focused on real‑world cleaning challenges, the GE GTW491BMRWS washer delivers reliable performance and flexibility for busy households looking for a no‑nonsense, high‑capacity top‑load solution.
What really sets the GE GTW491BMRWS apart is its combination of specialized wash technologies that you don’t always find together at this price point. The Dual Action agitator is engineered to move clothes through the water in a dynamic, two‑part motion that improves turnover and soil removal while remaining gentle on fabrics, giving you a deep clean without excessive wear. For heavily soiled items or bulky loads, the Deep Fill option lets you increase the water level for a more immersive soak, ideal for workwear, sports gear, or thick linens that need extra attention. When hygiene is a priority, the dedicated SaniFresh cycle uses elevated water temperatures, an extended wash, and a thorough rinse sequence to help kill bacteria and flush away residues, making it a smart choice for baby clothes, bedding, and items used by allergy‑sensitive family members.
Everyday convenience is built into the control panel, with 13 wash cycles, multiple temperature selections, and an Extra Rinse option so you can fine‑tune each load to your fabrics and soil levels. Automatic bleach and fabric softener dispensers take the guesswork out of adding additives at the right time, while the clear glass lid and LED cycle status lights make it easy to check progress at a glance. With its straightforward knob‑and‑button interface, sturdy construction, and feature set focused on real‑world cleaning challenges, the GE GTW491BMRWS washer delivers reliable performance and flexibility for busy households looking for a no‑nonsense, high‑capacity top‑load solution.
• Tide Cold Certified Custom Cold Plus™ cycle – delivers powerful cleaning performance in cold water and helps save energy while protecting fabrics.
• SaniFresh™ sanitizing cycle – uses elevated water temperatures, longer wash time, pump purge and extended rinse to help kill bacteria and remove contaminants from laundry.
• Deep Fill option – lets you add extra water at the touch of a button, or press and hold to deeply soak heavily soiled or bulky loads.
• 4.9 cu. ft. IEC capacity – extra‑large Canadian-rated capacity handles family-sized loads, king-size bedding and bulky items in fewer loads.
• Dual Action agitator wash system – provides strong turnover and circulation of clothes for a deep clean while remaining gentle on fabrics.
• 13 specialized wash cycles – includes Normal, Heavy Duty, Whites, Casuals, Delicates, Jeans, Dark Colours, Active Wear, Towels & Sheets, Bulky Items, Speed Wash, Drain & Spin and Cold Plus to match different fabric types and soil levels.
• Extra Rinse option – adds an additional rinse to help remove more detergent residue, ideal for sensitive skin or heavily soiled loads.
• Six wash/rinse temperature settings – lets you tailor water temperature to fabric care labels and stain-removal needs.
• 800 RPM maximum spin speed – extracts more water at the end of the cycle to reduce drying time and energy use.
• Stainless steel wash basket – durable, rust‑resistant drum resists chipping and peeling while its smooth surface helps prevent snags on delicate items.
• Automatic bleach dispenser – releases liquid bleach at the optimal point in the cycle to improve whitening while helping protect fabrics.
• Automatic fabric softener dispenser – dispenses softener during the final rinse for even distribution and softer-feeling clothes.
• Top-load design with glass lid – provides easy loading and unloading plus a clear view of the wash action without opening the lid.
• Rear-mounted mechanical controls – simple, intuitive 5‑knob plus button control panel keeps settings easy to see and adjust.
• LED cycle status indicators – show current cycle stage at a glance so you know how much time is left.
• Energy-efficient operation – designed to reduce water and energy consumption compared with older top-load models.
• Speed Wash cycle – quickly refreshes lightly soiled garments when you need clean clothes in a hurry.
• Bulky Items cycle – optimizes agitation and water levels for comforters, jackets and other large items to improve cleaning and rinsing.
• Towels & Sheets cycle – tailored for mixed loads of linens to help reduce tangling and ensure thorough cleaning.
• Active Wear cycle – gently cleans performance fabrics and athletic wear while helping maintain stretch and technical properties.
• Delicates cycle – uses reduced agitation and appropriate water levels to care for delicate fabrics and lightly soiled items.
• Jeans cycle – adjusts agitation and spin for heavier denim fabrics to help remove ground‑in dirt.
• Dark Colours cycle – helps protect dark garments from fading by optimizing temperature and agitation.
• Whites cycle – designed to boost soil removal and brightness for white clothing and linens.
• Drain & Spin cycle – quickly drains water and spins items that only need water removal, or after hand washing.
• Normal cycle – everyday setting for mixed loads of cottons and blends with typical soil levels.
• Top-load agitator configuration – offers familiar loading style and effective cleaning performance many users prefer.
• Compact 27" class width – fits most standard laundry spaces and closets while still providing large capacity.
• Quiet operation design – engineered to minimize vibration and noise for more comfortable use near living spaces.
• 1-year limited parts and labour warranty – provides manufacturer-backed coverage for added peace of mind.
• SaniFresh™ sanitizing cycle – uses elevated water temperatures, longer wash time, pump purge and extended rinse to help kill bacteria and remove contaminants from laundry.
• Deep Fill option – lets you add extra water at the touch of a button, or press and hold to deeply soak heavily soiled or bulky loads.
• 4.9 cu. ft. IEC capacity – extra‑large Canadian-rated capacity handles family-sized loads, king-size bedding and bulky items in fewer loads.
• Dual Action agitator wash system – provides strong turnover and circulation of clothes for a deep clean while remaining gentle on fabrics.
• 13 specialized wash cycles – includes Normal, Heavy Duty, Whites, Casuals, Delicates, Jeans, Dark Colours, Active Wear, Towels & Sheets, Bulky Items, Speed Wash, Drain & Spin and Cold Plus to match different fabric types and soil levels.
• Extra Rinse option – adds an additional rinse to help remove more detergent residue, ideal for sensitive skin or heavily soiled loads.
• Six wash/rinse temperature settings – lets you tailor water temperature to fabric care labels and stain-removal needs.
• 800 RPM maximum spin speed – extracts more water at the end of the cycle to reduce drying time and energy use.
• Stainless steel wash basket – durable, rust‑resistant drum resists chipping and peeling while its smooth surface helps prevent snags on delicate items.
• Automatic bleach dispenser – releases liquid bleach at the optimal point in the cycle to improve whitening while helping protect fabrics.
• Automatic fabric softener dispenser – dispenses softener during the final rinse for even distribution and softer-feeling clothes.
• Top-load design with glass lid – provides easy loading and unloading plus a clear view of the wash action without opening the lid.
• Rear-mounted mechanical controls – simple, intuitive 5‑knob plus button control panel keeps settings easy to see and adjust.
• LED cycle status indicators – show current cycle stage at a glance so you know how much time is left.
• Energy-efficient operation – designed to reduce water and energy consumption compared with older top-load models.
• Speed Wash cycle – quickly refreshes lightly soiled garments when you need clean clothes in a hurry.
• Bulky Items cycle – optimizes agitation and water levels for comforters, jackets and other large items to improve cleaning and rinsing.
• Towels & Sheets cycle – tailored for mixed loads of linens to help reduce tangling and ensure thorough cleaning.
• Active Wear cycle – gently cleans performance fabrics and athletic wear while helping maintain stretch and technical properties.
• Delicates cycle – uses reduced agitation and appropriate water levels to care for delicate fabrics and lightly soiled items.
• Jeans cycle – adjusts agitation and spin for heavier denim fabrics to help remove ground‑in dirt.
• Dark Colours cycle – helps protect dark garments from fading by optimizing temperature and agitation.
• Whites cycle – designed to boost soil removal and brightness for white clothing and linens.
• Drain & Spin cycle – quickly drains water and spins items that only need water removal, or after hand washing.
• Normal cycle – everyday setting for mixed loads of cottons and blends with typical soil levels.
• Top-load agitator configuration – offers familiar loading style and effective cleaning performance many users prefer.
• Compact 27" class width – fits most standard laundry spaces and closets while still providing large capacity.
• Quiet operation design – engineered to minimize vibration and noise for more comfortable use near living spaces.
• 1-year limited parts and labour warranty – provides manufacturer-backed coverage for added peace of mind.
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