Swan Retro SR11010 Fridge Freezer

This Swan SR11010 refrigerator freezer will add retro-chic design to your kitchen. It is available in a variety of vintage shades and features modern A+ energy efficiency.

The capacity of 208 litres is divided between 4 adjustable shelves and a salad crisper in the fridge and three drawers in the freezer. It requires manual defrosting.

Capacity

Add a touch 50s design to your kitchen with this classic fridge freezer from Swan. The fridge has a net capacity of 209 litres. It is divided between four shelves that are adjustable along with a salad cooler and a storage compartment in the refrigerator, as well as an chrome wine rack and storage drawer inside the freezer.

This model is part of the Vintage Refrigeration line from Swan. It combines A+ energy efficiency and classic retro looks. The compact design is ideal for small spaces but still provides plenty of storage. You'll find safety glass shelves and an ice-cream drawer and a chrome wine rack. The fridge also has a multi airflow cooling system that makes sure your food stays fresher for longer.

This retro fridge-freezer by Swan is decorated with a light green that looks stunning in any kitchen. Its slim design allows it to fit in tighter spaces, and is ideal for homes with small spaces and apartments. It also has a built-in water dispenser, which is ideal for storing cold drinks. The freezer is spacious with a storage drawer and an elegant wine rack in chrome and three shelves, and it's graded A+ for energy efficiency. This fridge will need to be defrosted manually on a regular basis since it is not frost-free.

Storage

Add effortlessly cool retro-chic to your kitchen with this fridge freezer. Its soft green finish will add a touch of style to any kitchen. It is part of the Retro Range and matches a range of other kitchen appliances. This model has a generous combined capacity of 291 litres with a 209 litre fridge and 91 litre freezer. Storage options include four adjustable shelves for the fridge and a chrome wine shelf and a salad ice maker. It also has a freezer that has three pull-out drawers.

Swan is a British manufacturer of kitchen appliances and home appliances that has been in operation for a long time. Swan's products are well-known for their quality and functionality. This fridge freezer is no exception, and it has a host of features that make it an excellent option for modern kitchens. The large freezer and fridge capacities mean you can store all your groceries for the week in it easily. The fridge has an airflow cooling system that is multi-airflow, which makes food fresher for longer. The freezer is certified F for energy efficiency, meaning it will help you save energy costs.

This Swan retro fridge freezer has a classic 50s design and is available in all Retro Range shades, so it will fit into the kitchen's color scheme perfectly. It's got a huge capacity of 208 litres, that can accommodate up to 13 bags of groceries. The spacious interior lets you to organize and store food items with its numerous shelves. It also comes with a chrome wine rack and an ice-cream crisper drawer, making it easy to store your most-loved dishes.

This refrigerator freezer features an ultra-slim design that makes it easy to fit into smaller kitchens. Its soft green finish with rounded edges and sleek design will complement any kitchen. It also comes with a handle that is comfortable to hold and is designed for people with larger hands. It's also a great option for smaller homes and apartments because it will save valuable space. The downside is that it's not frost-free, therefore it's going to require periodic manual defrosting.

Design

Swan Retro is an affordable brand that specializes in attractive vintage-style kitchen appliances and homeware. The fridge freezers aren't an exception, and come in a variety of colours that would be perfect for any kitchen. Our test model was a subtle pastel blue. You can also pick from green, grey and red.

The exterior of the refrigerator is completed with chrome handles and an embossed Swan Logo. Its interior is sleek with glass shelves and a wine rack and a drawer that can be used to store chilled drinks. The door has two racks with narrow sides which are perfect for juice and butter cartons. The refrigerator utilizes thermoelectric cooling instead of compressors. This makes it quieter than usual refrigerators, with only the slightest hum when it is it is in operation.

The refrigerator's capacity total of 295 litres. This includes the fridge compartment having 209 litres and the bottom mounted freezer supplying 89 litres of storage space. The refrigerator is not completely free of frost, and requires manual defrosting at times to maintain its peak performance. The drawer for chilled drinks is a nice touch and there's plenty space in the crisper drawer to store fresh veg and fruit.

The refrigerator scored an A+ in energy efficiency. This is the lowest energy efficiency level we've ever tested, and it is a good outcome for a refrigerator of this price. It was also relatively quiet and had a noise score of 42dB. It's still a bit louder than some cheaper models, but it is much quieter than the older fridges we have tested that produced a lot of noise while running.

Swan has kept its design simple which is an advantage in terms of user-friendliness. The fridge has an LED bulb light as well as a thermostat that rotates to regulate temperature. Its temperature was fairly stable, with the upper and middle shelves only changing by a few degrees each the other multi-level side by side fridge freezer shelves of their typical, while the salad drawer was at a comfortable 2oC. However we did notice it was quite warm in the back and could be a problem in warmer rooms.

Energy efficiency

The SR11010 is a vintage classic that can be an excellent addition to your kitchen. The collection combines a vintage style with modern A+ efficiency.

The fridge freezer is 208 litres and can hold 13 bags. It will keep your food organized. The large refrigerator side by side fridge freezers has glass shelves and a chrome bottle rack. The freezer side is designed towards fresh vegetables and has a frosted compartment. Fast freeze function is quick to chill fresh food items that are added to the freezer. This keeps the flavor and freshness.

The Swan is quite quiet, even though it is an old-fashioned compressor model. It measured 42dB when running. It's significantly quieter than models made a decade ago and much quieter than the majority of fridge freezers we have on our Best Buy chart.

Temperature stability was also good for a fridge like this. The top shelves, middle and bottom all maintained an average temperature within a couple of degrees of the maximum temperature. The temperature in the salad drawer fluctuated between 5oC to just below freezing.

The fridge also requires manual defrosting from time time, however it is rated as A+ in energy efficiency. This is the most energy-efficient fridge freezer on our best side by side refrigerator freezer Buy chart. It will help keep your energy costs at a minimum.

This is an excellent illustration of how Swan can offer attractive retro designs at affordable cost. The SR11010 is an excellent design that is available in a wide range of colours. From the delicate pastel blue we tested to the more striking orange, red and pink. It also has the benefit of being frost-free and very quiet too. It's a good all-rounder, but you need to compare it with other refrigerator freezers in our Best Buy table to make sure you get the right appliance for your home. Richard has been working as a technology journalist for more than 20 years. He has written and edited for many different publications. He was an editor at the Senior level at Trusted Reviews where he oversaw the website's extensive collection of independent product and services reviews.