Award-Winning Product Details
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Award Category: Corporate Division
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Product Name: AQUA Drum-type Washer-Dryer “Massugu Drum Series” (AQW-DX Model)
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Model: AQW-DXS12A
For more information on the product, please visit: https://aqua-has.com/product/dxs12a/
Key Features of the Product
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Compact Size & Large Capacity: Fits in spaces comparable to vertical washing machines while offering ample capacity.
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New “Ozone Air Wash” Function: Achieves virus suppression (reduction of 99% or more of viruses on test fabric with “Air Wash Standard (Disinfection Plus) Course”) and pollen suppression (reduction of 90% or more of cedar pollen extract on test fabric with “Air Wash Standard (Disinfection Plus) Course”).
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“Awa Full Wash” for Tough Stains: Uses a foam shower to clean stubborn dirt effectively. (This function operates when liquid detergent is automatically dispensed. When detergent is manually dispensed, water is supplied from the bottom of the drum, quickly saturating clothes with high-concentration detergent before tumble and rub washing.)
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User-Friendly “Automatic Liquid Detergent/Softener Dispensing”.
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“Heat Pump Drying”: Offers energy-saving benefits and reduces shrinkage, leaving clothes fluffy.
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Hygienic Design with “Automatic Cleaning” Functions: Easy to maintain cleanliness.
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New “Night Course”: Caters to early morning and late-night laundry needs.
Comments from AQUA and the Judging Committee
Comment from Kentaro Ishii, Laundry Planning Section, Product Planning Department, AQUA Corporation:
“AQUA’s ‘Massugu Drum’ is a drum-type washer-dryer that achieves a compact size, fitting in the same space as a vertical washing machine, along with a large capacity and high washing performance. It is equipped with functions beneficial for child-rearing families, such as ‘Ozone Air Wash’ for disinfection, deodorization, and pollen/virus suppression, and ‘Automatic Liquid Detergent/Softener Dispensing,’ addressing concerns like ‘I want to make daily laundry easier’ and ‘I want to be more careful with laundry for my children.’ We encourage its use in busy daily lives.”
Comment from the Judging Committee:
“The ability to install it in a space comparable to a vertical washing machine is excellent and addresses housing circumstances well. Its large capacity and high washing performance are expected to save time and reduce household burdens for families with many children. The option to choose the door opening direction (left or right) is also a welcome feature.”
About the Japan Child-Rearing Support Award
The Japan Child-Rearing Support Award, organized by the Japan Child-Rearing Support Association, recognizes products and services that have proven valuable to parents, grandparents, and caregivers. The awards cover eight categories: “Clothing,” “Food,” “Housing,” “Daily Goods,” “Goods,” “Services/Applications,” “Home Appliances/Automobiles,” and “Local Governments/Projects.” In its 7th iteration this year, the award was presented to 4 local governments and 32 products/services in the corporate division.
For more information, visit the official website: https://www.jcfs-ac.jp/grandprize/
AQUA’s Mission and Company Overview
AQUA values the spirit of “Soshin” (innovation), which means creating and continuously adding value through user-friendliness, multi-functionality, design, and products that deliver high satisfaction and emotion, enriching lives. AQUA aims to provide value that brings happiness to the present and future. Under its mission, “Authentic Question Unique Answer,” which is the origin of its name, AQUA continues to solve fundamental challenges with unique ideas and technology, offering “new, unseen value.”
AQUA Corporation was established in January 2012, succeeding part of Sanyo Electric’s business. As the Japanese subsidiary of the Haier Group, it plans, develops, and sells AQUA brand products and services, including commercial washing machines, household washing machines, refrigerators, and vacuum cleaners.
