Swan Retro SR11010 Fridge Freezer
Add effortlessly cool retro-chic to your kitchen with this SR11010 fridge freezer from Swan. It comes in a variety of vintage-inspired shades, and comes with modern A+ energy efficiency.
Frydge is split between 4 shelves that can be adjusted as well as an ice-cream maker in the fridge, and three drawers in the freezer. Manual defrosting is required.
Capacity
This classic Swan fridge freezer will add a touch 50s style to any kitchen. The fridge has a net capacity of 209 litres. It is divided into four adjustable shelves, a salad crisper and a storage compartment inside the refrigerator, as well as an elegant wine rack in chrome and a storage drawer in the freezer.
This model from the Vintage Refrigeration collection by Swan combines modern A+ energy efficiency with classic retro looks. It's a compact design that's perfect for smaller spaces, but it's still packed with storage. You'll find safety glass shelves and a freezer vegetable drawer as well as an elegant wine rack. The fridge also comes with a multi-airflow cooling system that makes sure the food stays fresher longer.
This retro fridge freezer from Swan comes in a sophisticated pale green finish that will look amazing in any kitchen. Its slimline design that allows it to fit into smaller spaces, and it's ideal for apartments and smaller homes. It also comes with an integrated water dispenser that's great for storing cold drinks. The freezer is equipped with a large drawer for storage as well as a chrome rack to store wine, and three shelves. It's also rated A+ in energy efficiency. This refrigerator will need to be manually defrosted periodically as it is not frost-free.
Storage
This fridge freezer will add an air of retro chic to your kitchen. Its light green finish will make an impressive style statement in any kitchen. It is part of the Retro Range and matches a range of other kitchen appliances. The model comes with 291 litres of capacity, including the fridge weighing 209 litres and a 91-litre freezer. The storage options include four adjustable fridge shelves and an chrome wine rack and a salad crisper drawer. It also comes with the freezer, which features three drawers that can be pulled out.
Swan is one of the longest-running British kitchen and home appliance accessories manufacturers and their products are well-known for their high-end quality and functional. This refrigerator freezer is no exception. It is equipped with a range of features that make it a great option for modern kitchens. The huge freezer and refrigerator capacities allow you to store all of your weekly grocery items with ease. The fridge is equipped with an airflow system that can keep food fresher longer. The freezer is rated F for energy efficiency, meaning it will save you money on your electric bills.
This Swan retro fridge freezer features an iconic 50s style and is available in all Retro Range shades, so it will complement your kitchen's colour scheme perfectly. It has a generous capacity of 208 litres, which can hold up to 13 bags of shopping. The spacious interior lets you to store and organize food items thanks to its many shelves. It also has a chrome wine rack and an ice-cream crisper drawer, making it easy to store your favorite items.
This fridge freezer has an elegant design that makes it easy to fit into smaller kitchens. Its sleek smooth, soft green finish and rounded edges are a perfect match for any kitchen design. It comes with a handle that is designed for larger hands and is easy to hold. It's also a great choice for apartments and smaller homes because it will make space. The only downside is that the unit must be manually defrosted at least once a month.
Design
Swan Retro is a brand that specializes in beautiful kitchen appliances and homeware that have classic designs, but at a reasonable price. The fridge freezers aren't an exception, with a range of colors that look great in any kitchen. Our test model was a subtle pastel blue, but you can also select from grey, cream green, red and.
The exterior of the refrigerator is completed with chrome handles and an embossed Swan Logo, while its interior is sleek and has glass shelves and a wine rack and a drawer that can be used to store chilled drinks. The door is equipped with two racks with narrow sides that are ideal for juice and butter containers. The refrigerator utilizes thermoelectric cooling instead of compressors. The refrigerator is quieter and emits only a slight hum.
The refrigerator's capacity is of 295 litres. This includes the fridge compartment holding 209 litres and the bottom mounted freezer offering 89 litres storage space. It's not frost-free and requires periodic manual defrosting to ensure optimal performance. The drawer for chilled drinks is a nice addition, and there's plenty of room in the crisper drawer for fresh veg and fruit.
The fridge was awarded an A+ for energy efficiency. This is the lowest energy efficiency rating we've ever measured and is a good outcome for a refrigerator of this cost. The 42dB noise rating was a good score. This is still a little louder than some cheaper models, but it is much quieter than the older refrigerators we've tested that produced a lot of noise while running.
Swan has kept its design simple, which is a benefit in terms of user-friendliness. The fridge comes with an LED bulb light and an adjustable thermostat for temperature. Its temperature was very stable and the top and mid shelves only fluctuating by a few degrees each the other side of their typical, while the salad drawer was at a steady 2oC. It was quite hot at the back. This could be a problem if you live in a room that is hotter.
Energy efficiency
The SR11010 is a retro classic that is a great addition to your kitchen. The range blends a classic design with modern A+ efficiency.
With a large 208 litre capacity, this fridge freezer will hold 13 bags of your shopping and help keep your food items in order. The large refrigerator features glass shelves and an elegant wine rack. The freezer side is designed toward fresh vegetables and features a frosted compartment. There is a convenient fast freeze function that allows you to quickly chill any new food items added to the freezer, locking in the flavour and goodness.
Despite being a classic compressor model The Swan is extremely quiet for its size. We tested it at a moderate 42dB when it was running. It is considerably quieter than models from the past decade and quieter than the majority of refrigerator freezers on our Best Buy chart.
Temperature stability was also good for a fridge of this type. The average temperature of the top shelf, middle and lower shelves was just a few degrees below the maximum. The temperature in the salad drawer varied between 5oC and just below freezing.
Similar to the SR11010 the fridge needs an occasional manual defrost but is graded A+ for energy efficiency. This makes it one of the most efficient fridge freezers in our Best Buy chart, keeping your electric bills to a minimum.
This is a good illustration of how the Swan brand can offer appealing retro-inspired designs at competitive costs. The SR11010 is a great product with a great design and comes in a range of colors. From the delicate pastel blue we tested, to the more striking orange, red, and pink. It has the added bonus of not having frost and being quiet as well. It's a versatile appliance, but you should look at other refrigerator freezers on our Best Buy list to ensure that you purchase the right appliance. Richard has been a tech journalist for more than 20 years writing and editing for a variety of publications. He was previously a Senior Editor for Trusted Reviews, overseeing the site's wide range of independent product and service reviews.