{ "id": "mini-fridge", "sku": "mini-fridge", "title": "4L Portable Mini Fridge", "slug": "mini-fridge", "price": 206.99, "currency": "NZD", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "appliances", "category_label": "Appliances", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "1.89 kg", "images": [ "https://myhomeimprovement.co.nz/dropship-images/appliances/mini-fridge/main-mini-fridge.jpg", "https://myhomeimprovement.co.nz/dropship-images/appliances/mini-fridge/mini-fridge-2.jpg", "https://myhomeimprovement.co.nz/dropship-images/appliances/mini-fridge/mini-fridge-3.jpg", "https://myhomeimprovement.co.nz/dropship-images/appliances/mini-fridge/mini-fridge-4.jpg", "https://myhomeimprovement.co.nz/dropship-images/appliances/mini-fridge/mini-fridge-5.jpg", "https://myhomeimprovement.co.nz/dropship-images/appliances/mini-fridge/mini-fridge-6.jpg", "https://myhomeimprovement.co.nz/dropship-images/appliances/mini-fridge/mini-fridge-7.jpg" ], "description_short": "A removable shelf, carry handle and AC and DC power cords make this compact cooler easy to arrange around your day.", "description": "A cold drink is not always close when you are working, studying or spending time away from the kitchen. A full-size fridge may be more than you need, while a shared one can be inconvenient for just a few cans.\n\nThe KRT04 offers a smaller option. This 4L mini fridge is built around personal storage, with space listed for six standard soft drink cans. It has a removable shelf and power cords for compatible household and vehicle connections.\n\nThe key is to choose it for the right job. A compact thermoelectric cooler behaves differently from a kitchen fridge. Understanding that difference will help you decide whether it fits your routine.\n\nStart with what you want to store\n\nBefore choosing a small space cooler, picture the items you will actually put inside. A few standard cans are a different storage task from tall bottles, lunch containers or several skincare jars.\n\nThe listed 4L capacity gives a useful starting point, but litres alone do not tell you which containers will fit. Their shape matters. So does the room taken up by the shelf and door storage.\n\nThis model is listed to hold six standard soft drink cans. Treat that as a guide for that container type, not a promise that any six drinks will fit. Internal dimensions are not given by the maker.\n\nIf your goal is to keep a modest selection nearby, a personal drinks fridge is worth considering. If you need to store groceries or several meals, look at a larger appliance with suitable temperature control instead.\n\nUnderstand cooling below room temperature\n\nThe KRT04 uses thermoelectric cooling. The maker describes performance of up to 18°C below the surrounding room temperature.\n\nThat is a temperature difference, not a fixed setting. For example, subtracting 18°C from a 30°C room gives 12°C. This illustrates the claim only, rather than guaranteeing a particular result in your room.\n\nThe distinction matters because a warmer location can mean warmer contents. The model has no adjustable temperature control, and the maker's description does not give a guaranteed internal temperature range.\n\nThink of it as a compact beverage cooler rather than a substitute for controlled refrigeration. For food or other items with strict storage needs, the required temperature should guide your choice of appliance.\n\nDecide whether 4L is enough\n\nA small compartment encourages you to keep only what you need close at hand. That can work well at a desk where the aim is a few drinks, not a week's supply.\n\nThe removable shelf gives some choice over the layout. Leave it in when separating smaller items is useful, or remove it when the shape of your contents calls for more open space.\n\nRemoving a shelf does not change the total capacity. It also does not guarantee that a particular bottle will fit. If you have one container in mind, ask for usable internal measurements before ordering.\n\nThere is also one listed door shelf. Its size and weight allowance are not given, so do not plan your whole storage setup around that space without checking further.\n\nMeasure the space before buying\n\nCountertop appliances need more planning than their small size might suggest. Measure the surface where you intend to place the fridge, then consider the door opening and access to power.\n\nThere is an important measurement conflict in the maker's description. The product details list 17.3 cm deep, 24 cm wide and 25.4 cm high. The reference description instead gives 17.27 cm by 17.78 cm by 25.4 cm.\n\nThose figures should not be treated as interchangeable. If you are fitting the unit into a narrow space, confirm the measurements first. Do not rely on the smaller number just because it suits your plan.\n\nAllow for ventilation according to the supplied manual. Exact clearance distances are not given by the maker, so avoid planning a snug enclosure before you have those instructions.\n\nCheck the power connection for each location\n\nThe included components list a 12V DC power cord and a 220V AC power cord. A Type I Australian three-pin plug is also specified.\n\nThese options make the AC DC mini fridge worth considering for different settings, but the connection still needs to match the location. Do not assume a cord supplied for one market will connect safely everywhere.\n\nFor household use, check the appliance rating and local electrical supply. If you are shopping from another country, confirm compatibility before purchase rather than treating a plug adapter as a complete solution.\n\nFor use as a 12V travel cooler, follow both the appliance instructions and the vehicle's guidance. Consider where the cooler will sit, how it will be secured and whether the socket remains powered when the vehicle is off.\n\nThink about portability in practical terms\n\nThe listed weight is 1.89 kg, and the reference description identifies an inset carry handle. These features help when moving the cooler between suitable places.\n\nRemember that the weight increases once drinks or other items are inside. Portability also depends on your route, the available power and how you will secure the appliance during travel.\n\nA carry handle is not a reason to move it while connected. Disconnect it safely before relocating it, and follow the instructions for transport and use.\n\nFor some buyers, portability means moving an office mini fridge between rooms occasionally. For others, it means regular vehicle trips. Consider your actual pattern rather than buying on the word “portable” alone.\n\nMatch the cooler to the items inside\n\nDrinks are the most straightforward use described by the capacity claim. Other uses require a little more care.\n\nFor skincare, read the storage instructions on each product. Some products may allow cool storage, while others have different needs. A skincare cooler should suit the formula, not just the appearance of the jar.\n\n The maker does not establish medical-grade storage or a controlled temperature range.\n\nThe same caution applies to perishable food. A maker field labelled fresh food capacity does not prove that the unit will hold a safe temperature in your chosen location. Select storage based on the food's requirements.\n\nLook beyond the retro appearance\n\nThe glossy black finish, chrome accents and retro shape are part of this model's appeal. A retro mini fridge can be a more visible part of a room than a plain storage box.\n\nStill, appearance should come after fit and function. Confirm the storage capacity, power supply and cooling limits before deciding whether the style works beside your desk or on a countertop.\n\nThe product details specify a plastic shelf, but they do not identify the overall cabinet material. They also do not give a noise rating. Avoid assuming a particular build or sound level from product photos or the cooling method alone.\n\nIf you are choosing a gift, those checks matter even more. Ask about the recipient's space and intended use so the appliance is useful as well as attractive.\n\nKeep care simple and regular\n\nDisconnect the cooler before cleaning. Use a soft damp cloth for accessible interior surfaces and clean the removable shelf separately as appropriate, then dry everything before use.\n\nKeep water away from electrical parts and connections. Do not immerse the appliance, and follow the supplied instructions if a spill reaches an area you cannot safely clean.\n\nThe defrost system is listed as manual. If frost develops, use the method in the manual rather than scraping with a sharp tool. Check the ventilation openings as part of routine care and keep them clear.\n\nA tidy storage layout helps you see spills and remove items that no longer belong inside. Avoid forcing containers into a space where they stop the door from closing properly.\n\nCheck the details that are still unknown\n\nSome maker fields conflict. The configuration says freezerless, while another field assigns a freezer capacity. The safer reading is that this is a cooler, not a confirmed freezer.\n\nThe reference text also mentions warming, but gives no temperature range or instructions. If warming is important to you, confirm that feature in the manual before ordering.\n\nAnnual energy use is listed as 349 kWh, without supporting test conditions or running wattage. Ask for more information if electricity cost is a major part of your decision.\n\nThe short version\n\nChoose this countertop mini fridge if you want a small personal cooler with a removable shelf, a carry handle and supplied AC and DC cords.\n\nIts limits are just as important as its features. Cooling depends on room temperature, there is no adjustable temperature control, and the maker measurements need confirmation.\n\nCheck those points against your space and intended contents. If they match, the KRT04 offers a compact way to keep a few suitable items nearby without making room for a larger fridge.", "llm_summary": "The KRT04 is a portable 4L thermoelectric mini fridge with a freezerless configuration. It is listed to hold six standard soft drink cans and cool up to 18°C below room temperature. It has no adjustable temperature control. Features include a removable plastic shelf, one door shelf, an inset carry handle and a right-oriented door. Its listed weight is 1.89 kg. A 12V DC cord and 220V AC cord are included, with a Type I Australian plug listed. Product details describe a glossy black finish. Maker dimensions conflict and require confirmation. Overall construction material and country of origin are not specified by the maker.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "This store's own change-of-mind window is 15 days from delivery on an unused item in its original packaging with proof of purchase; the customer pays the tracked return postage and no handling or restocking fee applies; direct exchanges are not offered. New Zealand has no statutory cooling-off period for an ordinary online purchase, so that window is the store's policy rather than a legal right. Separately, the consumer guarantees under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, Schedule 2 to the Fair Trading Act 1986, apply to every sale, cannot be excluded, and cover faulty, damaged or misdescribed goods at the store's cost including return postage.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Home Improvement Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://myhomeimprovement.co.nz/mini-fridge", "canonical_url": "https://myhomeimprovement.co.nz/mini-fridge", "json_url": "https://myhomeimprovement.co.nz/api/products/mini-fridge.json", "updated_at": "2026-11-12", "compare_at_price": 247.99 }