Swan Retro SR11010 Fridge Freezer

This Swan SR11010 refrigerator freezer will add retro-chic style to your kitchen. It comes in a variety of vintage-style shades and features modern A+ energy efficiency.

The 208-litre capacity is divided between 4 adjustable shelves, an ice-cream maker and three drawers for the freezer. Manual defrosting is necessary.

Capacity

This classic Swan fridge freezer will add a touch of 50s american style fridge freezer to any kitchen. The fridge has a total net capacity of 209 litres. It is divided into four shelves that are adjustable along with a salad cooler and a storage compartment in the refrigerator and an elegant wine rack in chrome and a storage drawer in the freezer.

This model from the Vintage Refrigeration collection by Swan is a combination of modern A+ energy efficiency with classic retro looks. The compact design is perfect for small spaces, yet offers plenty of storage. The fridge comes with safety glass shelves as well as a drawer for vegetables in the freezer and an elegant wine rack. The refrigerator has a multi-airflow cooling system to ensure that food is fresher for longer.

This retro fridge freezer made by Swan comes in an elegant pale green color that will look great 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 a built-in water dispenser that's ideal for storing cold drinks. The freezer comes with a large storage drawer and the wine rack is chrome, and three shelves. It's classified as A+ for energy efficiency. This refrigerator isn't frost-free, so it will require periodic manual defrosting.

Storage

Bring a cool retro vibe to your kitchen with this fridge freezer. Its soft green finish will create a real design statement in any kitchen. It is part of the Retro Range and matches a range of other kitchen appliances. This model has a huge capacity of 291 litres with a 209 litre fridge and a 91-litre freezer. The storage options include four adjustable shelves, a chrome wine rack, and a salad crisper drawer. It also comes with an open freezer with three drawers that pull out.

Swan is a British manufacturer of kitchen appliances and home appliances that has been in operation for a long time. Their products are known for both their performance and quality. This fridge freezer is no different. It comes with a variety of features that make this the ideal choice for modern kitchens. The huge freezer and refrigerator capacities allow you to keep all of your daily food items easily. The fridge is equipped with a multi-airflow system that helps keep food fresher for longer. The freezer has an energy efficiency rating of F which means you'll save money on your electricity bill.

This Swan retro fridge freezer features an iconic 50s style and is available in all Retro Range shades, so it will match your kitchen's colour scheme perfectly. It's got a large 208 litre capacity, which is enough to store up to 13 bags of groceries. The spacious interior lets you to store and organize food items with its numerous shelves. It also comes with a chrome wine rack and an ice-cream crisper drawer, making it easy to store your most-loved dishes.

This refrigerator freezer features a slimline design that allows it to be easily incorporated into smaller kitchens. Its sleek soft green finish, soft green color and rounded edges will match any kitchen design. It features a handle made for larger hands and is easy to grip. It is an ideal choice for apartments and smaller homes as it saves space. The downside 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. Its fridge freezers are no exception, and come in a variety of colours that would be perfect for any kitchen. Our test model was a subtle pastel shade of blue. You can also choose from grey, green and red.

The exterior of the fridge is adorned with chrome handles and an embossed Swan logo and the interior features a a sleek finish with glass shelves along with a bottle rack and a drawer that is handy for chilled drinks. Inside the door are two narrow side by side fridge freezer racks, ideal for small juice cartons. The refrigerator is equipped with thermoelectric cooling instead of compressors. The refrigerator is quieter and emits a small hum.

The refrigerator has a total capacity of 295 litres, which includes the fridge compartment having 209 litres, and the bottom-mounted freezer offering 89 litres storage space. It's not frost-free and will need occasional manual defrosting to ensure optimal performance. The drawer for chilled drinks is a nice feature and there's plenty space in the crisper drawer for fresh veg and fruit.

The refrigerator scored an A+ for energy efficiency. This is the lowest level of energy efficiency that we've evaluated and is a great result for an appliance at this price. The 42dB noise rating was good. It's a little louder than the less expensive models we tested, but much quieter than older refrigerators which made a lot of noise.

Swan has kept its design simple which is a benefit when it comes to ease-of-use. The fridge has an LED bulb as well as an adjustable temperature control. The temperature was stable. The middle and top shelves were only one or two degrees to either side by side fridge freezer for apartments of the average while the salad drawer stayed at 2oC. We did notice it was quite hot at the back. This could be a problem if you live in a warmer area.

Energy efficiency

The SR11010 features an elegant retro style that can make a major statement in your kitchen. The range combines a vintage american style fridge freezer with modern A+ efficiency.

With a spacious capacity of 208 litres the fridge freezer can hold 13 bags of your shopping and keep all the food items in order. The spacious refrigerator side features glass shelves and an chrome bottle rack. The freezer side is designed toward fresh vegetables and features a frosted compartment. There's a quick and convenient freeze function that will quickly chill new groceries added to the freezer, sealing in the goodness and flavor.

The Swan is extremely quiet, even though it is a traditional compressor model. It measured 42 decibels when it was running. This is significantly quieter than models from the past decade and quieter than the majority of fridge freezers on our Best Buy chart.

This type of fridge also had a good temperature stability. The average temperature of the upper, middle and lower shelves was just a few degrees below the maximum. The salad drawer was more erratic, fluctuating between 5oC and just under freezing.

Similar to the SR11010 the fridge requires a few times of manual defrost but is rated A+ for energy efficiency. This makes it one of the most efficient fridge freezers on our Best Buy chart, keeping your energy bills low.

This is a great example of how the Swan brand can offer stylish retro-inspired designs for competitive costs. The SR11010 looks great and is available in a wide spectrum of colours, from the soft pastel blue we tested to more dramatic red and orange. It's frost-free, and it's also quiet. It's a solid all-rounder however you must compare it with other fridge freezers on our Best Buy table to make sure you buy the right appliance for your home. Richard has been a technology journalist for more than 20 years. He has written and edited for various publications. He was a Senior Editor at Trusted Reviews where he oversaw the website's extensive collection of independent reviews of products and services.