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We investigate the principles of fully autonomous and quantum refrigerators that are powered by a quantum device. They may operate in a dual mode: as ``Carnot'' or ``absorption'' refrigerators. The operation mode is determined by the initial quantum state of the piston/battery. Its coefficient of performance may surpass the classical bound, while adhering to the second law. These general results are illustrated for the minimal quantized model of a refrigerator comprised of a qubit coupled to a harmonic-oscillator piston and two spectrally separated baths.