Swan Retro SR11010 Fridge Freezer

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

The capacity of 208 litres is divided between four shelves that can be adjusted and salad crisper in the fridge, and three drawers in the freezer. Manual defrosting is necessary.

Capacity

Add a touch of 50s design to your kitchen with this classic fridge freezer from Swan. The fridge is equipped with a net capacity of 209 litres divided into four adjustable shelves and a salad maker 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 and classic retro style. It's a compact design that's perfect for smaller spaces, but it's still packed with storage. The fridge is equipped with safety glass shelves and a drawer for vegetables in the freezer and a chrome wine rack. The fridge is equipped with a multi-airflow cooling system to ensure that food stays fresher longer.

This retro fridge-freezer from Swan is decorated in a light green that will look amazing in any kitchen. Its slim design allows it to fit in tighter spaces, and is ideal for apartments and small homes. It also has a built-in water dispenser, which is ideal to store drinks that are cold. The freezer is equipped with a large storage drawer and a chrome rack for wine and three shelves. It's also rated A+ in energy efficiency. The fridge will have to be defrosted manually on a regular basis since it is 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 is part of the Retro Range and matches a variety of kitchen appliances. This model has a generous combined capacity of 291 litres including a 209-litre fridge and a 91 litre freezer. The storage options include four adjustable fridge shelves, a chrome wine rack, and the salad crisper drawer. It also has an open freezer with three pull-out drawers.

Swan is a British manufacturer of kitchen appliances and home appliances that has been in operation for a long time. Their products are renowned for their high-end quality and functional. This fridge freezer is no exception. It has a number of features that make it an ideal choice for modern kitchens. The fridge and freezer's large capacities allow you to store all your groceries for the week within it without difficulty. The fridge has an airflow system with multiple airflows that help keep food fresher for longer. The freezer has an energy efficiency rating of F which means you will reduce your electric bill.

Swan retro fridge freezers are available in all Retro Range colours, so they'll perfectly complement your kitchen's colour scheme. It's got a large 208 litre capacity, which is enough to store up to 13 bags of groceries. The spacious interior makes it easy to store and organize your food items, and it has plenty of shelves. It also has a chrome-plated wine rack, as well as a salad crisper.

This slimline fridge freezer is easy to install in smaller kitchens. Its soft green finish, rounded edges and sleek design will complement any kitchen. It also has a handle that is easy to hold and is designed for people with larger hands. It's also a great option for apartments and homes with smaller spaces, as it can save space. The downside is that it's not frost-free, so it will need occasional manual defrosting.

Design

Swan Retro is a brand that specializes in beautiful kitchen appliances and homeware with vintage designs, yet at affordable prices. The fridge freezers are available in a range of colors to fit any kitchen. Our test model was a subtle pastel shade of blue. You can also choose from green, grey, and red.

The exterior of the refrigerator is finished 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. Inside the double door refrigerator freezer are a couple of narrow racks, ideal for butter and small juice cartons. The refrigerator utilizes thermoelectric cooling instead of compressors. The refrigerator is quieter and only emits a slight sound.

The refrigerator's capacity is of 295 litres, with the fridge compartment containing 209 litres and the bottom-mounted freezer supplying 89 litres of storage space. The refrigerator isn't frost free and will require periodic manual defrosting to ensure its performance is at its best. The drawer that can be used to store chilled beverages is a nice addition, and the crisper drawer has ample space for fresh vegetables and fruits.

We tested the fridge for energy efficiency, and it delivered an A+ rating. This is the lowest energy efficiency that we've assessed and is a great performance for an appliance at this price. The 42dB noise rating was quite good. It's still a bit louder than some of the less expensive models we tested, but it is quieter than the older models which made a lot of noise.

Swan has kept the design simple which is an advantage in terms of user-friendliness. The fridge is equipped with an LED bulb light and a rotary thermostat control for temperature. The temperature was stable. The top and middle shelves only differed by a few degree either side by side fridge freezer with adjustable shelves of the average, whereas the salad drawer stayed at 2oC. We did notice it was very hot in the back. This could be an issue if you reside in a hotter room.

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The SR11010 features an iconic retro style that will make it a real statement in your kitchen. The range effortlessly blends the look of a classic kitchen with modern A+ energy efficiency.

The fridge freezer is 208 litres and can accommodate 13 bags. It will help keep your food organized. The generous sized refrigerator side by side fridge freezer with external controls is equipped with glass shelves and a chrome bottle rack. The freezer side is a great place to store fresh veg and has a drawer with frosted shelves. Fast freeze function quickly chills new food items that are added to the freezer. This preserves the flavour and goodness.

The Swan is surprisingly quiet, despite it being an old-fashioned compressor model. It measured at 42dB when running. That's significantly less intrusive than models from 10 years ago and is far quieter than most of the fridge freezers on our Best Buy chart.

This refrigerator freezer combo also had good temperature stability. The top shelf, middle and bottom all had an average temperature within a couple of degrees either way of the maximum temperature. The temperature in the salad drawer varied between 5oC to just below freezing.

Like the SR11010, the fridge needs an occasional manual defrost, but is rated A+ for energy efficiency. This is the most energy-efficient fridge freezer in our Best Buy chart. It will help keep your electric bill low profile side by side fridge freezer.

This is a great example of how the Swan brand can offer attractive retro-inspired designs at very competitive costs. The SR11010 is a fantastic design that is available in a range of colours. From the delicate pastel blue we tested to more striking orange, red and pink. It is frost-free, and it's also quiet. It's an all-rounder however, you need to examine this appliance against other refrigerator freezers on our Best Buy list to ensure you get the right appliance. Richard has been a technology journalist for over 20 years writing and editing for a range of publications. He was previously a Senior Editor for Trusted Reviews, overseeing the site's wide range of independent reviews of products and services.