Swan Retro SR11010 Fridge Freezer
Add effortlessly cool retro-chic to your kitchen by installing this SR11010 fridge freezer from Swan. It comes in a variety of vintage-style shades and boasts modern A+ energy efficiency.
The 208-litre capacity is divided between four shelves that can be adjusted, a salad crisper, and 3 drawers for the freezer. Manual defrosting is required.
Capacity
This classic Swan fridge freezer adds a touch of 50s style to any kitchen. The fridge has a total net capacity of 209 litres divided into four adjustable shelves and a salad crisper in the fridge as well as a storage drawer and chrome wine rack in the freezer.
This model is part of the Vintage Refrigeration line by Swan. It combines A+ energy efficiency with classic retro looks. It's a compact design that's perfect for smaller spaces, yet it's still a great source of storage. The fridge comes with safety glass shelves and a drawer for vegetables in the freezer, and an elegant wine rack. The fridge also features a multi airflow cooling system that makes sure your food stays fresher for longer.
This retro fridge-freezer from Swan is finished in a pale green that will look amazing in any kitchen. It has a slimline design that makes it easy to fit into smaller spaces, and it's perfect for smaller homes and apartments. It also has a built-in water dispenser, which is great for storing cold drinks. The freezer comes with a large storage drawer and the wine rack is chrome, and three shelves, and it's graded A+ for energy efficiency. The fridge isn't frost-free, so it will require manual defrosting on a regular basis.
Stores
This fridge freezer will add a touch of retro-chic style to your kitchen. Its soft green finish will add a touch of elegance to any kitchen. It is part of the Retro Range and matches a assortment of other kitchen appliances. This model has a generous combined capacity of 291 litres, with a 209 litre fridge and 91 litre freezer. Its storage options include four adjustable fridge shelves and the chrome wine rack and an ice-cream maker drawer. It also comes with the freezer, which has three pull-out drawers.
Swan is among the longest-running British home appliance and kitchen accessories manufacturers and their products are renowned for their quality and practicality. This fridge freezer is no different. It has a number of features that make this a great choice for modern kitchens. The large capacity of refrigerator and freezer allow you to store all of your weekly groceries with ease. The fridge features an airflow system with multiple airflows that help keep food fresher for longer. The freezer is certified F for energy efficiency, so it will save you 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 has a generous capacity of 208 litres. This is enough to hold up to 13 bags of grocery. The spacious interior lets you to easily store and organise food items thanks to its many shelves. It comes with a chrome-plated wine rack, as well as a salad slicer.
This fridge freezer has an elegant design that makes it easy to fit into smaller kitchens. Its sleek soft green finish, soft green color and rounded edges will complement any kitchen decor. It features a handle made for larger hands and is easy to hold. It is an ideal choice for apartments and smaller homes, as it can save space. The drawback is that it's not frost-free so it will need occasional manual defrosting.
Design
Swan Retro is a brand that specializes in stylish kitchen appliances and homeware with vintage designs, yet at affordable prices. The fridge freezers come in a variety of colours to match 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 fridge is finished with chrome handles and an embossed Swan logo The interior is finished with a sleek glass shelves as well as a bottle rack, and a drawer that is handy for chilled drinks. Inside the door, there are a couple of narrow racks perfect for small juice and butter cartons. The refrigerator utilizes thermoelectric exchange technology instead of compressor cooling. This makes it quieter than normal refrigerators, and has only a the slightest hum when it is operating.
The refrigerator's capacity total of 295 litres, which includes the fridge compartment holding 209 litres and the bottom-mounted freezer providing 89 litres of storage space. It's not frost-free and requires periodic manual defrosting in order to maintain its peak performance. The drawer for chilled drinks is a nice touch and the drawer for crisper drinks has plenty of space for fresh vegetables and fruits.
We tested the fridge's energy efficiency, and it scored an A+ rating. This is the lowest energy efficiency that we've assessed and is a great outcome for a fridge at this price. It was also quite quiet and had a noise score of 42dB. It's still a bit more loud than other models, but it's far quieter than the earlier fridges we have tested that tended to make quite a lot of noise when running.
Swan has kept the design simple, which is a plus when it comes to user-friendliness. The fridge has an LED bulb light as well as a rotary thermostat control for temperature. The temperature was extremely stable, with the upper and middle shelves only varying by a few degrees each side of their average while the salad drawer was 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 room that is hotter.
Energy efficiency
The SR11010 is a vintage classic that is an ideal addition to your kitchen. The range combines a vintage design with contemporary A+ efficiency.
With a huge 208 litre capacity the fridge freezer can accommodate 13 bags of your shopping and keep all the food organized. The spacious refrigerator side is equipped with glass shelves and an chrome bottle rack. The freezer side is geared toward fresh vegetables and features a frosted compartment. Fast freeze function rapidly chills new groceries that are added to the freezer. This keeps the flavor and goodness.
fridge freezers retro is surprisingly quiet, despite being a traditional compressor model. It measured 42 decibels when it was running. This is significantly quieter than models of 10 years ago and is far quieter than the majority of fridge freezers in our Best Buy chart.
This type of fridge also had good temperature stability. The average temperature of the upper, middle and lower shelves was just a few degrees below the maximum. The temperature in the salad drawer fluctuated between 5oC and just below freezing.
The fridge also requires manual defrosting from time to time, however it is rated as A+ in energy efficiency. This makes it the most energy efficient fridge freezer in our Best Buy chart. It will keep your electricity bills at a minimum.
This is a good example of how the Swan brand can offer stylish retro-inspired designs for competitive prices. The SR11010 looks great and is available in a wide spectrum of colours, from the subtle pastel blue we tested to more dramatic red, pink and orange. It has the added bonus of being frost-free and very quiet too. It's a solid all-rounder but you should compare it with other refrigerator freezers in our Best Buy table to make sure you buy the right appliance for your home. Richard has been a tech journalist for over 20 years writing and editing for a wide range of publications. He was a Senior Editor at Trusted Reviews where he oversaw the site's vast collection of independent product and services reviews.