Swan Retro SR11010 Fridge Freezer

Add effortlessly cool retro-chic to your kitchen by installing this SR11010 fridge freezer from Swan. It is available in a variety of vintage-style shades, and also boasts modern A+ energy efficiency.

The capacity of 208 litres is split between 4 adjustable shelves and an ice-cream maker in the fridge and 3 drawers in the freezer. Manual defrosting is required.

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Add a touch of 1950s style to your kitchen with this classic fridge freezer from Swan. The fridge has a total net capacity of 209 litres, divided between four shelves that are adjustable and a salad crisper in the fridge, as well as an open storage drawer and a chrome wine rack in the freezer.

This model is part of the Vintage Refrigeration collection by Swan. It is a combination of A+ energy efficiency with traditional retro designs. The compact design is ideal for small spaces yet offers plenty of storage. The fridge comes with shelves made of safety glass, a vegetable drawer in the freezer, and an elegant wine rack. The fridge also has a multi-airflow cooling system to ensure that your food is fresher for longer.

This retro fridge-freezer by Swan is decorated with a light green that will look amazing in any kitchen. Its slim design makes it easy to fit in smaller spaces, and is ideal for homes with small spaces and apartments. It also comes with an integrated side by side fridge freezers water dispenser that's ideal for storing cold drinks. The freezer comes with a large drawer for storage, a chrome rack for wine, and three shelves. It's also rated as A+ in energy efficiency. This refrigerator will need to be manually defrosted periodically because it's not frost-free.

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Bring a cool retro vibe to your kitchen by adding this fridge freezer. Its soft green finish will add a touch of elegance to any kitchen. It's part of the Retro Range, which means it matches a range of other kitchen appliances. This model has a huge 291 litres of combined capacity, with an 209-litre refrigerator and a an 91-litre freezer. The storage options include four adjustable shelves for the fridge, the chrome wine rack and a salad crisper drawer. It also comes with a freezer with three drawers that can be pulled out.

Swan is a British manufacturer of kitchen appliances and home appliances that has been around for quite a while. Their products are known for their high-end quality and functional. This fridge freezer is not an exception, and comes with many features that make it an ideal choice for modern kitchens. The huge capacity of the refrigerator and freezer allows you to store all of your weekly grocery items with ease. The fridge features an airflow system that can keep food fresher longer. The freezer has an energy efficiency rating of F, which means you will reduce your electric bill.

This Swan retro fridge freezer has the classic 50s design and is available in all Retro Range shades, so it will match your kitchen colour scheme perfectly. It has a generous capacity of 208 litres which can hold up to thirteen bags of groceries. Its spacious interior allows you to store and organize your food items, with plenty of shelving space. It also has a chrome-plated wine rack, as also a salad crisper.

This sleek side by side fridge freezer design fridge freezer is simple to install in smaller kitchens. Its sleek smooth, soft green luxury finish side by side fridge freezer and rounded edges will complement any kitchen decor. It also has a handle that is easy to hold and is made for people with larger hands. It's also a great option for smaller homes and apartments because it will save space. The drawback is that it's not frost-free which means it's required to do manual defrosting.

Design

Swan Retro is an affordable brand that specializes in attractive vintage-style kitchen appliances and homeware. The fridge freezers come in a variety of colors to suit any kitchen. The model we tested was a soft pastel blue, but you can also select from grey, cream green, red and.

The exterior of the fridge is completed with chrome handles and an embossed Swan Logo, while its interior is sleek, with glass shelves and a wine rack and a handy drawer to store chilled drinks. The door has two racks which are perfect for butter and juice cartons. The refrigerator utilizes thermoelectric cooling instead of compressors. This is quieter than the usual refrigerators, with only a gentle hum when operating.

The total capacity of the refrigerator is 295 litres. The refrigerator compartment holds 209 litres while the bottom-mounted storage freezer provides 89 litres. The refrigerator isn't frost free and will require periodic manual defrosting to maintain its peak performance. The drawer for chilled drinks is a nice touch and there's plenty of space in the drawer for fresh vegetables and fruits.

The refrigerator scored an A+ in energy efficiency. This is the lowest level of energy efficiency that we have assessed and is a great outcome for a fridge at this price. It was also relatively quiet with a noise rating of 42 decibels. It's still a bit louder than the less expensive models we tested, but much quieter than the older models which made a lot of noise.

Swan has kept its design simple, which is a benefit in terms of ease-of-use. The fridge has an LED bulb as well as an adjustable temperature control. Its temperature was very stable and the middle and top shelves only changing by a few degrees each side of their average, while the salad drawer remained at a comfortable 2oC. We did notice that it was very hot in the back. This could be an issue if you live in a hotter room.

Energy efficiency

The SR11010 is an old-fashioned classic that can be an ideal addition to your kitchen. The range skilfully merges the look of a classic kitchen with contemporary Aand energy efficiency.

With a spacious 208 litre capacity, this fridge freezer will hold 13 bags of shopping and keep all the food organised. The generous sized refrigerator durable side by side fridge freezer has glass shelves and an chrome bottle rack. The freezer side is a great place to store fresh vegetables and features a frosted drawer. There is a convenient fast freeze function that will quickly chill any new food items added to the freezer, sealing in the flavour and goodness.

Despite being a classic compressor-type model The Swan is surprisingly quiet for its size. It measured 42 decibels when it was running. That's significantly less intrusive than models of 10 years ago and far quieter than the majority of fridge freezers in our Best Buy chart.

The stability of temperature was also a plus for a fridge like this. The average temperature of the upper shelves, middle and lower ones was within a few degrees of the maximum. The temperature in the salad drawer varied from 5oC to just below freezing.

As with the SR11010, the fridge requires a few times of manual defrost, but it is rated A+ for energy efficiency. This makes it the most energy efficient fridge freezer in our best value side by side fridge freezer Buy chart. It will keep your electricity bills low.

This is an excellent example of how Swan can provide stylish retro designs at very affordable costs. The SR11010 is an excellent product with a great design and comes in a range of colors. From the delicate pastel blue we tested to the more dramatic orange, red, and pink. It has the added bonus of not having frost and being quiet too. It's an all-rounder however, you need to look at other refrigerator freezers on our Best Buy list to ensure you're getting the best appliance. Richard has been a tech journalist for over 20 years writing and editing for a wide variety of publications. He was a Senior Editor at Trusted Reviews where he oversaw the site's vast collection independent reviews of products and services.