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Hotpoint NM11 946 GC A UK N

  • Washing machines
  • 9 kg
  • Free-standing
  • 1,351 rpm

Running cost

€30.53 per year

€305 over 10 years

EU average, 220 washes a year

Uses about as much energy as the average for 9 kg washing machines on Wattabill (4838 models).

Running cost at a glance

  • €30.53 per year
  • €305 over 10 years
  • 108 kWh per year
  • 23 kg CO₂e per year from electricity use
  • 11,000 litres of water per year
This model
Average for 9 kg washing machines (4838)

Your country and usage

220 washes a year
  • Electricity at €0.2832 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2026-S1).
  • 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.

We assume prices stay the same over the years.

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About this model

Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.

Best-in-class for stain removal, our innovative ActiveCare technology takes care of your clothes by removing more than 100 stains at just 20°C*, so you can wear your favourite clothes time and time again.
Maintain hygiene and freshness in the most natural way, Steam Hygiene & Steam Refresh cycles provide the ultimate care and protection for keeping your laundry fresh and perfectly clean. Steam Refresh provides a dedicated cycle to freshen clothes without the need for a full wash. The cycle takes just 20 minutes with steam penetrating deep into fabrics, making them slightly damp, reducing creases for easier ironing. The Steam hygiene cycle injects steam directly into the drum at the end of washing cycle, removing up to 99.9% of the most common bacteria without the use chemical additives, always respecting the environment.
Dropped an item on the way to the washing machine? With Hotpoint Stop&Add you can add laundry to the wash cycle during the first few minutes of the cycle without compromising on wash performance. You can also choose either to speed up the cycle or save energy thanks to the Rapid | Eco option. With the Rapid option, the wash duration is reduced by up to 50%, without compromising on washing results. With the Eco option, the washing machine reduces energy consumption by up to 20%, making it gentle on your pocket.
Keep your laundry soft and help to reduce creasing with Final Care, this option will activate a special tumbling action for up to 6 hours after the end of the cycle.
Easy operated through the large LED display, the Hotpoint ActiveCare NM11 946 WC A AWashing Machine gives you more time back for the things you love.

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ACTIVE MOUSSE

Our Active Mousse technology massages your clothes by mixing the water and detergent before it touches them for up to +60% in cleaning power, at just 20°C. This creates a mousse which penetrates the fibres of your clothes, eliminating the pre-treat process of the wash, still removing the toughest stains and giving you fantastic results.

ACTIVE LOAD

Active Load uses only the necessary amount of water based on the weight of the laundry inside the washing machine, and constantly monitors the quantity of water absorbed by the load until the ideal level is reached. Every washing phase, from the beginning of the cycle until final rinse, is set automatically to ensure the minimum amount of time, energy and water used without compromising on performance.

ACTIVE DRUM

Our Active Drum technology features a durable brushless motor that creates 10 separate motions to remove different stains. Whether the stains are from red wine, lipstick or grass, Active Drum technology removes tough stains all in one wash, so you can wear your favourites time and time again.

STEAM PACK

The Steam Refresh option and Steam Hygiene cycle provide the ultimate care and protection for keeping your laundry fresh and perfectly clean.

The Steam Refresh option provides a dedicated 20 minute cycle that penetrates deep into fabrics, to freshen up your clothes without the need for a full wash. The Steam Hygiene cycle injects steam directly into the drum at the end of the wash cycle, removing up to 99.9% of the most common bacteria without the use of chemical additives.

ACTIVE CARE

Best-in-class for stain removal, our innovative ActiveCare technology takes care of your clothes by removing more than 100 stains at just 20°C, so you can wear your favourite clothes time and time again.

STEAM PACK

The Steam Hygiene option & Steam Refresh cycle provide the ultimate care and protection for keeping your laundry fresh and perfectly clean. Steam Refresh provides a dedicated cycle to freshen clothes without the need for a full wash. The cycle takes just 20 minutes with steam penetrating deep into fabrics, making them slightly damp, reducing creases for easier ironing. The Steam hygiene cycle injects steam directly into the drum at the end of washing cycle, removing up to 99.9% of the most common bacteria without the use chemical additives, always respecting the environment

STEAM HYGIENE

The Steam Hygiene cycle provides the ultimate care and protection for a totally hygienic wash. Steam hygiene injects steam directly into the drum at the end of the cycle, removing up to 99.9% of the most common bacteria without the use of chemical additives.

STEAM REFRESH

Steam Refresh is a dedicated cycle to freshen clothes avoiding washing, saving time, energy and water, removing all unpleasant smells in just 20 min. Steam penetrates deep into fabrics making them slightly damp, reducing a huge part of creases and making garments easier to iron.

STOP & ADD

Dropped an item on the way to the washing machine? With Hotpoint Stop&Add you can add laundry to the wash cycle during the first few minutes of the cycle without compromising on wash performance.

WOOLMARK

Extremely delicate action to wash woollen garments, ensuring a perfect clean without making your clothes lose their original softness. This cycle has been approved by the Woolmark Company as a valid wash to use on woollen garments with the “Hand wash” label.

RAPID | ECO OPTION

The intuitive Rapid | Eco Option helps you customizing the washing cycle, giving you the possibility to choose between less time and energy saving, in only one button. You touch once for Time saving and twice for Eco. - With Rapid Option: you can reduce time up to 50% to get a fast laundry, maintaining perfect washing performance. - With Eco Option: you can reduce energy consumption up to 20% helping to preserve the environment while doing the laundry.

INVERTER MOTOR

This Hotpoint Washing machine's Inverter Motor is designed to ensure a long lasting performance and to improve end results.

ANTI-ALLERGY CYCLE

Hotpoint laundry appliances feature Allergy UK’s Seal of Approval as it removes 99.9% of major allergens, including dust mites and pollen, thanks to a high-temperature technology and extra rinses.

ENERGY CLASS A+++ -30%

The technology developed for Hotpoint washing machines keeps resource use to a minimum, whilst providing the perfect wash performance time and time again.

Specifications

BrandHotpoint
ModelNM11 946 GC A UK N
Energy classA
Capacity9 kg
Energy per 100 washes49 kWh
Energy per wash0.493 kWh
Water per wash50 L
Spin-drying classB
Max. spin speed1,351 rpm
Remaining moisture53 %
Noise when spinning76 dB(A) (B)
Eco 40-60 programme3 h 45 min
TypeFree-standing
Height × width × depth85 × 60 × 61 cm
Off mode0.5 W
Standby0.5 W
On the market sinceMay 3, 2022
EPREL registration number984591

Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.

Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.