Swan Retro SR11010 Fridge Freezer
Incorporate retro-cool, effortlessly cool style to your kitchen by installing this SR11010 fridge freezer from Swan. It is available in a variety of vintage shades and boasts modern A+ energy efficiency.
The 208-litre capacity is split into 4 shelves that can be adjusted an ice-cream maker and 3 drawers for the freezer. It requires manual defrosting.
Capacity
This classic Swan fridge freezer adds a touch of 50s style to any kitchen. The fridge has a net total capacity of 209 litres. It is divided into four adjustable shelves along with a salad cooler and an area for storage in the refrigerator. There is also an elegant wine rack in chrome and a storage drawer in the freezer.
retro small fridge freezer from the Vintage Refrigeration collection by Swan is a combination of modern A+ energy efficiency with classic retro style. It's compact in design that's perfect for smaller spaces, but it's still a great source of storage. The fridge is equipped with shelves made of safety glass, a vegetable drawer in the freezer, and a chrome wine rack. The fridge also has a multi-airflow cooling system to ensure that your food is fresher for longer.
This retro fridge-freezer from Swan is decorated in a light green that looks amazing in any kitchen. It has a slimline design that makes it easy to fit into smaller spaces, and is ideal for homes with smaller spaces and apartments. It also comes with a built-in water dispenser that's great for storing cold drinks. The freezer comes with a large storage drawer and the wine rack is chrome, and three shelves. It's graded A+ for energy efficiency. This fridge will need to be manually defrosted periodically because it's not frost free.
Storage
Bring a cool retro vibe to your kitchen by adding this fridge freezer. Its light green finish will create an impressive style statement in any kitchen. It is part of the Retro Range and matches a assortment of other kitchen appliances. This model has a huge 291 litres of total capacity, with the fridge weighing 209 litres and a 91-litre freezer. Storage options include four shelves that are adjustable for the fridge and a chrome wine shelf, and a salad crisper. It also comes with an open freezer with three pull-out drawers.
Swan is a British manufacturer of kitchen appliances and home appliances that has been around for quite a while. Their products are renowned for their high-end quality and functional. This fridge freezer is no exception, and it comes with many features that make it an excellent option for modern kitchens. The huge capacity of the refrigerator and freezer allows you to store all of your weekly groceries with ease. The fridge is equipped with a multi-airflow system that helps keep food fresher for longer. The freezer is classified F for energy efficiency, which means it can save you money on your electricity bills.
Swan retro fridge freezers are available in all Retro Range colours, so they will perfectly match your kitchen's colour scheme. It's got a large capacity of 208 litres, which can hold up to 13 bags of groceries. The spacious interior makes it possible to store and organize food items with its numerous shelves. It has an chrome-plated wine rack as also a salad crisper.
This sleek fridge freezer is easy to accommodate in smaller kitchens. Its sleek smooth, soft green finish and rounded edges will match any kitchen decor. It has a handle designed for larger hands and is easy to grip. It's also a great choice for smaller homes and apartments because it will make 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. The fridge freezers come in a range of colors to fit any kitchen. The model we tested was a soft pastel blue however, you can pick from grey, cream, green, and red.
The fridge's exterior is finished with chrome handles and embossed Swan logo and the interior features a a sleek finish with glass shelves as well as a bottle rack, and a handy drawer for chilled drinks. Inside the door is a couple of narrow racks perfect for small juice cartons. The refrigerator is equipped with thermoelectric cooling instead of compressors. This makes it quieter than normal refrigerators, and has only a the slightest hum when it is operating.
The capacity of the refrigerator is 295 litres. The fridge compartment holds 209 litres and the storage freezer on the bottom provides 89 cubic litres. The refrigerator is not frost free and will require manual defrosting on occasion to ensure it is operating at its maximum. The drawer for chilled beverages is a nice touch and the crisper drawer has plenty of space for fresh vegetables and fruits.
The fridge was awarded an A+ in energy efficiency. This is the lowest level of energy efficiency that we have tested for and is a decent result for an appliance at this price. It was also fairly quiet with a noise rating of 42 decibels. It's still a bit louder than the smaller models we tested, but much quieter than older refrigerators which made a lot of noise.
Swan has kept the design simple, which is a plus in terms of ease of use. The fridge is equipped with an LED bulb light as well as a thermostat that rotates to regulate temperature. The temperature was extremely stable and the middle and top shelves only fluctuating by a few degrees on either the other side of their typical and the salad drawer was at a brisk 2oC. We did notice it was very hot in the back. This could be an issue if you live in a hotter room.
Energy efficiency
The SR11010 features an iconic retro style that will make it a real statement in your kitchen. The range combines a vintage design with contemporary A+ efficiency.
With a spacious capacity of 208 litres this refrigerator freezer can accommodate 13 bags of your shopping and help keep your food organized. The spacious refrigerator side features glass shelves and a chrome bottle rack. The freezer side focuses on fresh vegetables and has a frosted drawer. Fast freeze function quickly chills fresh food items that are added to the freezer. This locks in flavour and goodness.
Despite being a traditional compressor-type model, the Swan is extremely quiet for its size. We measured it at a fairly modest 42dB while running. It's considerably quieter than models from 10 years ago and far quieter than most of the refrigerator freezers we've tested in our Best Buy chart.
The stability of temperature was also excellent for a refrigerator that was this kind. The top, middle and bottom shelves all had an average temperature that was within a couple of degrees either side of the maximum figure. The temperature of the salad drawer varied between 5oC to just below freezing.
As with the SR11010, the fridge requires a few times of manual defrost, but is classified as A+ for energy efficiency. This makes it the most energy efficient fridge freezer in our Best Buy chart. It will keep your electricity bills low.
This is a great example of how Swan can offer attractive retro designs at very affordable cost. The SR11010 is beautiful and is available in a wide range of colors, from the pastel blue we tested to more striking red and orange. It comes with the added benefit of being frost-free and very quiet as well. It's an all-rounder, but you should compare this appliance with other fridge freezers on our Best Buy list to ensure that you purchase the right appliance. Richard has been a tech journalist for over 20 years writing and editing for a broad variety of publications. He was a Senior Editor at Trusted Reviews where he oversaw the site's vast collection independent reviews of products and services.