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 variety of vintage shades and features modern A+ energy efficiency.
The 208-litre capacity can be divided between 4 adjustable shelves, a salad crisper and 3 drawers for the freezer. It does require manual defrosting.
Capacity
Add a touch of 1950s style to your kitchen with this classic fridge freezer from Swan. The fridge has a net capacity of 209 litres divided into four shelves that can be adjusted and a salad crisper inside the fridge, as well as an open storage drawer and a chrome wine rack inside the freezer.
This model is part of the Vintage Refrigeration line from Swan. It combines A+ energy efficiency and traditional retro designs. The compact design is perfect for small spaces but still offers plenty of storage. You'll find safety glass shelves and an ice-cream drawer, along with the chrome wine rack. The refrigerator has a multi-airflow cooling system to ensure that food is kept fresher for longer.
This retro fridge freezer from Swan comes in an elegant pale green finish that will look amazing in any kitchen. Its slimline design that allows it to fit into tighter spaces, and is ideal for smaller homes and apartments. It comes with a built-in water dispenser, which is great to store drinks that are cold. The freezer has a spacious storage drawer, a chrome wine rack and three shelves, and it's graded A+ for energy efficiency. This refrigerator will need to be defrosted manually every few days since it is not frost-free.
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This fridge freezer will bring an air of retro chic to your kitchen. Its soft green finish will make an impressive style statement in any kitchen. It is part of the Retro Range and matches a assortment of kitchen appliances. This model has a huge 291 litres of total capacity, with a 209-litre fridge and the freezer is 91 litres. Storage options include four shelves that can be adjusted for the fridge and a chrome wine shelf and a salad crisper. It also comes with a freezer that includes three drawers with pull-outs.
Swan is a British manufacturer of kitchen appliances and home appliances that has been around for a long time. Swan's products are well-known for both their quality and functionality. This fridge freezer is no exception, and comes with a host of features that make it an excellent option for modern kitchens. The large freezer and fridge capacities allow you to store all your daily groceries in it with ease. The fridge has a multi-airflow system that helps keep food fresher for longer. The freezer has an energy efficiency rating of F which means you'll reduce your electric bill.
retro fridge freezers features an iconic 50s style and is available in all Retro Range shades, so it will fit into your kitchen colour scheme perfectly. It's got a huge capacity of 208 litres, that can accommodate up to thirteen bags of food items. The spacious interior makes it possible to organize and store food with its many shelves. It comes with a chrome-plated wine rack as also a salad crisper.
This refrigerator freezer comes with a slimline design that makes it easy to fit into smaller kitchens. Its soft green finish along with its the rounded edges and sleek style will match any kitchen decor. It also comes with an easy-to-use handle that is easy to grip and is designed for people with larger hands. It's also a great choice for homes with smaller or small spaces as it can help save valuable space. The drawback is that it's not frost-free, which means it's required to do manual defrosting.
Design
Swan Retro is an affordable brand that is known for its attractive vintage-style kitchen appliances and homeware. The fridge freezers are no exception, offering a choice of colors that be perfect for any kitchen. Our test model was a soft pastel blue however, you can pick from grey, cream green, red, and.
The exterior of the fridge is completed with chrome handles and an embossed Swan Logo. 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 has two racks with narrow sides which are perfect for juice and butter cartons. The refrigerator is equipped with thermoelectric exchange technology instead of compressor cooling. This is quieter than the typical refrigerators, with a an occasional hum while operating.
The refrigerator's capacity is of 295 litres, with the fridge compartment having 209 litres, and the bottom-mounted freezer providing 89 litres of storage space. The refrigerator isn't completely free of frost, and requires manual defrosting at times to ensure it is operating at its maximum. The drawer for chilled beverages is a nice feature and the crisper drawer has ample space for fresh fruit and vegetables.
The fridge scored an A+ for energy efficiency. This is the lowest efficiency we've ever measured and is a good outcome for an appliance of this cost. The 42dB noise score was a good score. It's still a bit more loud than the less expensive models we tested, but much quieter than the older models that made a lot more noise.
Swan has kept the design simple which is an advantage when it comes to user-friendliness. The fridge is equipped with an LED bulb as well as an adjustable temperature control. The temperature was consistent. The top and middle shelves varied only by just a few degrees each side of the mean, whereas the salad drawer remained at 2oC. We did notice it was very hot in the back. This could be a problem if you live in a warmer area.
Energy efficiency
The SR11010 is a retro classic that is a great addition to your kitchen. The range combines a vintage design with contemporary A+ efficiency.
This fridge freezer can hold 208 litres and can accommodate 13 bags. It will help you keep your food in order. The spacious refrigerator side features glass shelves and a chrome bottle rack. The freezer side is geared towards fresh vegetables and comes with an ice-filled compartment. There is a convenient fast freeze function that can quickly chill any new food items added to the freezer, locking in the flavour and goodness.
The Swan is quite quiet, even though it is a traditional compressor model. We measured it at a modest 42dB while running. It's considerably quieter than models of 10 years ago, and much quieter than most of the fridge freezers on our Best Buy chart.
This refrigerator also had good temperature stability. The top, middle and bottom shelves all maintained an average temperature within two degrees either way of the maximum temperature. The salad drawer was more variable, bouncing between 5oC and just under freezing.
Similar to the SR11010 the fridge needs an occasional manual defrost, but is rated A+ for energy efficiency. This makes it one of the most efficient refrigerator freezers in our Best Buy chart, keeping your energy bills low.
This is an excellent example of how Swan can offer attractive retro designs at a very affordable prices. The SR11010 is an excellent product with a great design and comes in a wide range of colours. From the delicate pastel blue we tested to the more striking orange, red and pink. It comes with the added benefit of not having frost and being quiet too. It's a solid all-rounder however you must examine it against 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 previously the Senior Editor for Trusted Reviews, overseeing the website's extensive range of independent product and service reviews.