Nitori’s 12kg Heat Pump Drum-type Washing and Drying Machine Receives Grand Silver Award at ‘Kaden Taisho 2025-2026’

Award Overview

• Kaden Taisho 2025-2026 Grand Silver Award

• Kaden Taisho 2025-2026 Washing Machine Department Silver Award

Award-winning Product

• Product Name: 12kg Heat Pump Drum-type Washing and Drying Machine ND120HL1

• Price: 139,900 yen (tax included)
  Available at a special limited-time price until April 6, 2026, as part of the “Minna no Shin Seikatsu Ouen Campaign.”

• Product Page: https://www.nitori-net.jp/ec/product/2113400051355s/
  Separate fees may apply for purchases or deliveries to some remote islands.

Product Features

① Hybrid Drying with Heat Pump × Heater for Fluffy, Energy-Saving Finish

Heat pump drying gently dries clothes at low temperatures, reducing damage to garments while cutting electricity consumption. However, it often takes more time. This new model adopts a hybrid system combining a heat pump with a heater. By efficiently preheating the drum interior with a heater, drying efficiency is enhanced, enabling faster drying. This combination of energy-efficient heat pump drying and powerful heater drying ensures that even large loads of laundry are finished gently, thoroughly, and fluffily. Furthermore, by placing the heat exchange unit and heater at the top of the main unit, the warm air path is shortened, improving thermal efficiency and achieving more efficient drying.

② High-Penetration Foam Shower Washing for Stubborn Stains

The high-concentration detergent solution is sprayed as a foam shower, penetrating deep into the fibers to thoroughly remove stubborn dirt. For even more persistent stains, the “Warm Water Wash Course” is recommended, offering temperature settings of approximately 20°C, 30°C, 40°C, and 60°C.

③ Patent Pending! “OxyWave” Water Sterilization Function

During rinsing, gas containing OH radicals is injected to generate sterilizing water, which suppresses room odor and mold in the washing tub. The washing machine itself is kept clean with every wash (※1). This function can be turned ON/OFF for “Standard,” “Speed,” “Room Dry,” “Soak,” “Fabric Care,” “Blanket,” and “Tub Clean” courses.

(※1) [Test Institute] China Household Electric Appliance Research Institute [Test Method] Sterilizing water generated by the OxyWave function was added to a culture solution containing bacteria, and the number of viable bacteria was measured. [Test Result] Reduction rate of bacteria 99% or more (company calculation). Not effective against all bacteria. [Test Number] EWXq-25-545

④ Patent Pending! “Space Dehumidification” Function for Bathroom Humidity Control

Bathrooms tend to be humid, but the newly equipped “Space Dehumidification” function helps manage humidity. It draws in moisture-laden air through an intake vent and dehumidifies it using the heat pump function (※2). The dehumidified water is automatically drained, eliminating the need to empty a water tank, which is typical for conventional dehumidifiers.

(※2) Based on company experiments. Humidity changes were measured during operation in a simulated bathroom space (approx. 7.4㎥). Dehumidification status varies depending on humidity.

⑤ Automatic Detergent/Softener Dispensing & Self-Cleaning for Easier Daily Laundry

The machine features an automatic detergent and softener dispensing function. With large capacity tanks (1,000ml for liquid detergent, 600ml for softener), there is no need for manual measuring and pouring each time, simplifying laundry. Daily maintenance is also easy with automatic cleaning of the heat exchanger and drying filter (※3), and a gasket self-cleaning function.

(※3) The drying auxiliary filter requires cleaning approximately once a week.

Other features include an “Express Wash & Dry” course and a “Warm Water Wash” course. The Express Wash & Dry course completes washing and drying for up to approximately 3kg of laundry in about 60 minutes (※4), making it convenient for quick washes or forgotten clothes that need to be washed and dried urgently. Even if more than 3kg of laundry is loaded, the machine automatically detects the amount and extends the operating time up to 80 minutes for loads up to approximately 4kg. A night mode is also included for convenient nighttime operation, focusing on features that support daily life.

(※4) The finish and operating time may vary depending on the installation environment of the washing machine, the amount, material, thickness, weave, and combination of clothes.

Purchase Support

Nitori provides support before and after purchase. For questions regarding product specifications or installation before purchase, an online consultation service is available. After purchase, customers can use the product with peace of mind thanks to a 5-year free warranty (※5).

(※5) This service provides “free repairs” for equipment failures due to natural defects (product defects) even after the manufacturer’s (Nitori’s) warranty period (usually 1 year) ends, until 4 years after the day following the end of the manufacturer’s warranty period.

• Nitori’s Online Consultation Service: https://www.nitori-net.jp/ec/characteristic/onlineadviser/

“Minna no Shin Seikatsu Ouen Campaign” in Progress

The “Minna no Shin Seikatsu Ouen Campaign” is currently running, offering the “12kg Heat Pump Drum-type Washing and Drying Machine ND120HL1” at a special limited-time price until April 6, 2026.