Haier to Launch 'OKERU' Clothes Dryer, Combining a Compact Design with a Large 4kg Drying Capacity to Save Time Regardless of Installation Space
Haier is launching the 'OKERU' clothes dryer, which combines a compact design with a large 4kg capacity. It meets the modern needs of small urban homes and time-conscious consumers, proposing an efficient laundry style that can be placed anywhere.
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Haier Japan Sales Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, President: Du Jingguo) will sequentially launch the 'OKERU' (JZ-K40A) clothes dryer, which can be installed in a space-saving manner regardless of location, at electronics retail stores, home centers, GMS, and online stores nationwide starting from April 22, 2026.
**■ Planning and Launch Background**
In recent years, due to soaring rents and the shrinking size of residences, mainly in urban areas, how to efficiently utilize limited living space has become a major issue in modern housing. For white goods, there is an increasing demand for designs that do not spoil the interior and flexibility to be installed anywhere. Also, against the backdrop of an increase in dual-income households and diversification of lifestyles, the need for 'time performance' (taipa) to maximize household efficiency regardless of weather or time is becoming a social trend.
Against this background, our company proposes an 'efficient laundry style' that optimizes the flow of housework by separating the washing machine and dryer while achieving space-saving.
The 'OKERU' (JZ-K40A) clothes dryer to be launched this time has a slim design with a depth of 497mm. Since the drying process can proceed simultaneously with washing, housework time can be significantly shortened. It is a unit that supports a free and stylish life, unbound by living space.
**■ Slim design with a depth of 497mm allows for installation anywhere**
The 'OKERU' (JZ-K40A) clothes dryer to be launched has a compact design with a depth of 497mm*1, making it easy to install even in narrow spaces. By adopting a simple design, a stylish installation that does not interfere with the interior is possible. In addition, it uses an exhaust system that does not require the installation of a drain hose, allowing you to freely choose the installation location. By using the separately sold clothes dryer rack (JZ-R02A), it can also be installed vertically with your existing fully automatic or drum-type washing machine.
**■ Dries a large capacity of 4kg of clothes, eliminating the hassle of hanging them out**
Despite its compact appearance, the 'OKERU' (JZ-K40A) clothes dryer can dry up to 4kg of clothes at once. This is equivalent to about 13 bath towels*2, allowing you to finish a large amount of family laundry at once. Since it eliminates the heavy labor of 'hanging out after washing,' even busy households such as dual-income families can do laundry efficiently regardless of the weather.
**■ Planning and Launch Background**
In recent years, due to soaring rents and the shrinking size of residences, mainly in urban areas, how to efficiently utilize limited living space has become a major issue in modern housing. For white goods, there is an increasing demand for designs that do not spoil the interior and flexibility to be installed anywhere. Also, against the backdrop of an increase in dual-income households and diversification of lifestyles, the need for 'time performance' (taipa) to maximize household efficiency regardless of weather or time is becoming a social trend.
Against this background, our company proposes an 'efficient laundry style' that optimizes the flow of housework by separating the washing machine and dryer while achieving space-saving.
The 'OKERU' (JZ-K40A) clothes dryer to be launched this time has a slim design with a depth of 497mm. Since the drying process can proceed simultaneously with washing, housework time can be significantly shortened. It is a unit that supports a free and stylish life, unbound by living space.
**■ Slim design with a depth of 497mm allows for installation anywhere**
The 'OKERU' (JZ-K40A) clothes dryer to be launched has a compact design with a depth of 497mm*1, making it easy to install even in narrow spaces. By adopting a simple design, a stylish installation that does not interfere with the interior is possible. In addition, it uses an exhaust system that does not require the installation of a drain hose, allowing you to freely choose the installation location. By using the separately sold clothes dryer rack (JZ-R02A), it can also be installed vertically with your existing fully automatic or drum-type washing machine.
**■ Dries a large capacity of 4kg of clothes, eliminating the hassle of hanging them out**
Despite its compact appearance, the 'OKERU' (JZ-K40A) clothes dryer can dry up to 4kg of clothes at once. This is equivalent to about 13 bath towels*2, allowing you to finish a large amount of family laundry at once. Since it eliminates the heavy labor of 'hanging out after washing,' even busy households such as dual-income families can do laundry efficiently regardless of the weather.