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** SPECIFICATIONS ** Storage Capacity: Total Capacity: 230l, Fridge: 144l (63%), Freezer: 86l (37%), Variable Temp: 0l (0%). Dimensions: Width: 550mm, Height: 1660mm, Depth: 640mm, Usable Volume: 39%. Style: Color: white. Energy Usage: Star Rating: 3, Cost per year: $125. Configuration: bottomFreezer.
Specifications
Storage Capacity
Total Capacity
230l
Fridge
144l
63%
Freezer
86l
37%
Dimensions
Width
550mm
Height
1660mm
Depth
640mm
Usable Volume
39%
Style
Color
white
Energy (Power) Usage
Star Rating
3
Cost per year
$125
Go to the Haier HRF230BW website
** KEY FEATURES ** Super freeze function [freezes food quickly to preserve flavour texture and nutrients], Removable crisper bin [provides ample space for fresh produce and can be removed for extra fridge storage], Bright led interior lighting [offers clear interior visibility to help locate items easily], Fingerprint-resistant finish [ensures a clean and fingerprint-free exterior for easy maintenance], Adjustable glass shelves [lets you customize shelf height to maximize storage space], Super cooling function [rapidly lowers fridge temperature to chill groceries faster], Frost free freezer [prevents ice buildup for hassle-free maintenance], Reversible door hinge design [allows you to configure door opening to the left or right to suit kitchen layout]
Key Features
- Super freeze function [freezes food quickly to preserve flavour texture and nutrients]
- Removable crisper bin [provides ample space for fresh produce and can be removed for extra fridge storage]
- Bright led interior lighting [offers clear interior visibility to help locate items easily]
- Fingerprint-resistant finish [ensures a clean and fingerprint-free exterior for easy maintenance]
- Adjustable glass shelves [lets you customize shelf height to maximize storage space]
- Super cooling function [rapidly lowers fridge temperature to chill groceries faster]
- Frost free freezer [prevents ice buildup for hassle-free maintenance]
- Reversible door hinge design [allows you to configure door opening to the left or right to suit kitchen layout]
** CONSUMER REVIEWS SUMMARY ** Overall Summary: Reviews for the Haier HRF230BW are largely very positive (about 4.7/5), with owners most often praising its slim footprint, quiet operation, and the practical three-drawer freezer. Complaints are mostly about design/ergonomics (short power cord, non-adjustable door shelves) and a few minor usability quirks like drawer fogging or moisture/veg-drawer freezing. (harveynorman.co.nz), User Rating: 4.7, Pros: Strong fit-for-small-spaces feedback: owners repeatedly describe it as a compact/slim fridge that still works well in tight kitchens (e.g., "Perfect little fridge for the small spot we have" and one reviewer said it fit a "small narrow cabinet" where few others would). (harveynorman.co.nz), Generally positive day-to-day performance: many users call it quiet and effective at cooling/freezing (e.g., "quiet" and "Freezes extremely well"), and several say it's "simple and efficient" / "does what it says on the tin." (harveynorman.co.nz), Freezer usability is a highlight for this model: multiple reviews praise the three freezer drawers and "surprising amount of freezer space" for the overall footprint ("Love the drawers in the freezer" / "The three freezer drawers make it really easy to grab things"). (harveynorman.co.nz), Cons: Ergonomics/features: a recurring complaint is limited adjustability of door shelving ("wish the door shelves were adjustable" / "door shelves cannot be moved"), which can make fitting bottles/condiments harder. (harveynorman.co.nz), Power cord length: multiple reviewers mention the cord is short ("Short power cord" / "Cord is short"), sometimes requiring an extension depending on outlet placement. (harveynorman.co.nz), A few usability/quirk issues show up: freezer drawer plastic can "cloud over" when opened, some note more moisture in the fridge and occasional freezing in veg drawers (needing workarounds), and at least one mentions no door-open alarm ("Does not beep if you leave the door open"). (harveynorman.co.nz).
Consumer Reviews Summary
Reviews for the Haier HRF230BW are largely very positive (about 4.7/5), with owners most often praising its slim footprint, quiet operation, and the practical three-drawer freezer. Complaints are mostly about design/ergonomics (short power cord, non-adjustable door shelves) and a few minor usability quirks like drawer fogging or moisture/veg-drawer freezing. (harveynorman.co.nz)
Pros
- Strong fit-for-small-spaces feedback: owners repeatedly describe it as a compact/slim fridge that still works well in tight kitchens (e.g., "Perfect little fridge for the small spot we have" and one reviewer said it fit a "small narrow cabinet" where few others would). (harveynorman.co.nz)
- Generally positive day-to-day performance: many users call it quiet and effective at cooling/freezing (e.g., "quiet" and "Freezes extremely well"), and several say it's "simple and efficient" / "does what it says on the tin." (harveynorman.co.nz)
- Freezer usability is a highlight for this model: multiple reviews praise the three freezer drawers and "surprising amount of freezer space" for the overall footprint ("Love the drawers in the freezer" / "The three freezer drawers make it really easy to grab things"). (harveynorman.co.nz)
Cons
- Ergonomics/features: a recurring complaint is limited adjustability of door shelving ("wish the door shelves were adjustable" / "door shelves cannot be moved"), which can make fitting bottles/condiments harder. (harveynorman.co.nz)
- Power cord length: multiple reviewers mention the cord is short ("Short power cord" / "Cord is short"), sometimes requiring an extension depending on outlet placement. (harveynorman.co.nz)
- A few usability/quirk issues show up: freezer drawer plastic can "cloud over" when opened, some note more moisture in the fridge and occasional freezing in veg drawers (needing workarounds), and at least one mentions no door-open alarm ("Does not beep if you leave the door open"). (harveynorman.co.nz)
** RETAILER LINKS ** Availability: Available at 7 retailers. Retailers: 1. Heathcotes - $697 (Best Price), 2. Noel Leeming - $697, 3. 100 Percent - $697, 4. Harvey Norman NZ - $697, 5. Magness Benrow - $697, 6. Farmers - $739, 7. Betta Electrical - $899. All prices are in NZD, current, and verified today.
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