Swan Retro SR11010 Fridge Freezer

Incorporate retro-cool, effortlessly cool style to your kitchen with this SR11010 fridge freezer from Swan. It comes in a range of vintage-inspired shades and modern A+ energy efficiency.

The capacity of 208 litres is split between 4 adjustable shelves and a salad crisper in the fridge, and 3 drawers in the freezer. It requires manual defrosting.

Capacity

This classic Swan fridge freezer will add a touch 50s style to any kitchen. The fridge has a total net capacity of 209 litres divided into four adjustable shelves and a salad crisper inside 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 line by Swan. It is a combination of A+ energy efficiency with traditional retro designs. It's a compact design that is ideal for smaller spaces, but it's still packed with storage. The fridge comes with shelves made of safety glass, a vegetable drawer in the freezer, and an elegant wine rack. The fridge has an airflow cooling system that can ensure that food is fresher for longer.

This retro fridge freezer made high-capacity side by side fridge freezer Swan comes in an elegant light green color that will look fantastic in any kitchen. Its slim design allows it to fit in tighter spaces, and is ideal for apartments and small homes. It also comes with a built-in water dispenser that's perfect for storing cold beverages. The freezer comes with a large storage drawer as well as a chrome wine rack and three shelves, and it's classified as A+ for energy efficiency. This fridge is not frozen, which means it requires periodic manual defrosting.

Storage

Bring a cool retro vibe to your kitchen by adding this fridge freezer. Its soft green finish will bring a touch of class to any kitchen. It is part of the Retro Range and matches a variety of kitchen appliances. This model boasts a generous 291 litres of total capacity, including a 209-litre fridge and the freezer is 91 litres. The storage options include four shelves that are adjustable for the fridge as well as a chrome wine rack, and a salad crisper. It also comes with the freezer, which has three pull-out drawers.

Swan is a British manufacturer of kitchen appliances and home appliances that has been around for quite a while. Swan's products are well-known for both their high-end side by side fridge freezer quality and functional. This fridge freezer is no exception. It has a number of features that make this the ideal choice for modern kitchens. The huge capacity of refrigerator and freezer allow you to store all of your weekly groceries with ease. The fridge comes with a multi-airflow cooling system which helps to keep food fresher for longer. The freezer is rated F for energy efficiency, so it will help you save money on your electricity bills.

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 capacity of 208 litres, which is enough to store up to 13 bags of shopping. The spacious interior allows you to store and organize your food, with plenty of shelving space. It has an chrome-plated wine rack as well as a salad crisper.

This slimline fridge freezer is simple to install in smaller kitchens. Its soft green finish with the rounded edges and sleek style can be incorporated into any kitchen. It also comes with a handle that's easy to hold and is designed for people with larger hands. It's also a great choice for apartments and smaller homes because it will save space. It's only downside is that it will need to be manually defrosted at least once a month.

Design

Swan Retro is an affordable brand that is known for its 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 pick from grey, cream green, red, and.

The exterior of the fridge is adorned with chrome handles and embossed Swan logo and the interior features a sleek glass shelves, a bottle rack and a drawer that is handy for chilled drinks. Inside the double door refrigerator freezer are two racks that are narrow, ideal for butter and small juice cartons. The refrigerator is equipped with thermoelectric exchange technology instead of compressor cooling. It is quieter than typical refrigerators, with a a gentle hum when it is in operation.

The capacity of the refrigerator is 295 litres. The refrigerator compartment can hold 209 litres and the bottom-mounted storage freezer provides 89 cubic litres. The refrigerator isn't free of frost and will require manual defrosting on occasion to maintain its peak performance. The drawer that can be used to store chilled beverages is a nice touch and the crisper drawer has ample space for fresh fruit and vegetables.

The fridge scored an A+ in energy efficiency. This is the lowest efficiency we have ever tested and is a good outcome for an appliance at this price. It was also fairly quiet, with a noise score of 42dB. It's still a bit more loud than other models, but it is much quieter than the older refrigerators we've tested, which tended to make quite a lot of noise when running.

Swan has kept the design simple, which is a plus when it comes to ease of use. The fridge comes with an LED bulb light and a rotary thermostat control for temperature. Its temperature was fairly stable, with the top and mid shelves only changing by a few degrees on either integrated side by side fridge freezer of their normal and the salad drawer was at a comfortable 2oC. It was quite hot at the back. This could be an issue if you live in a warmer area.

Energy efficiency

The SR11010 is an old-fashioned classic that will be an ideal addition to your kitchen. The range seamlessly blends an old-fashioned look with modern A+ energy efficiency.

With a huge capacity of 208 litres, this fridge freezer will accommodate 13 bags of your shopping needs and keep all your food organised. The large refrigerator High-Capacity Side By Side Fridge Freezer is equipped with glass shelves and a chrome bottle rack. The freezer side by side fridge freezer with quick freeze function is geared toward fresh vegetables and features a frosted compartment. There's a quick and convenient freeze function that will quickly chill any new food items added to the freezer, preserving the flavour and goodness.

The Swan is surprisingly quiet, even though it is a traditional compressor model. We measured it at a fairly modest 42dB while running. This is significantly quieter than models that were made 10 years ago and is far quieter than the majority of refrigerator freezers we've tested in our Best Buy chart.

This fridge also had a high degree of temperature stability. The average temperature of the top shelves, middle and lower ones was within a few degrees of the maximum. The temperature of the salad drawer fluctuated between 5oC to just under freezing.

Similar to the SR11010 the fridge requires a few times of manual defrost, but it is classified as A+ for energy efficiency. This makes it the most energy-efficient fridge freezer on our Best Buy chart. It will help keep your electric bill at a minimum.

This is a great illustration of how Swan can provide stylish retro designs at a very affordable cost. The SR11010 is an excellent looking product that comes in a range of colors. From the soft pastel blue we tested, to the more dramatic orange, red and pink. It also has the benefit of not having frost and being quiet too. It's a great all-purpose appliance, but you should examine this appliance against other fridge freezers in 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 broad variety of publications. He was formerly a Senior Editor at Trusted Reviews, overseeing the site's wide range of independent reviews of products and services.