Swan Retro SR11010 Fridge Freezer

Bring a retro american style fridge freezers uk-cool and stylish look to your kitchen with this SR11010 fridge freezer from Swan. It comes in a variety of vintage shades, and also boasts modern A+ energy efficiency.

The 208-litre capacity is divided between 4 adjustable shelves, a salad crisper and 3 drawers for the freezer. It does require manual defrosting.

Capacity

Add a touch 50s style to your kitchen with this classic fridge freezer from Swan. The fridge has a total net capacity of 209 litres, divided into four adjustable shelves and a salad maker in the fridge as well as the storage drawer as well as a chrome wine rack in the freezer.

This model is part of the Vintage Refrigeration collection by Swan. It is a combination of A+ energy efficiency and traditional retro designs. It has a compact design that's perfect for smaller spaces, yet it's still packed with storage. There are shelves made of safety glass and a freezer vegetable drawer and the chrome wine rack. The fridge also has an airflow cooling system that ensures the food stays fresher longer.

This retro fridge-freezer by Swan is decorated in a light green that looks amazing in any kitchen. Its slim design allows it to fit into smaller spaces and is perfect for homes with small spaces and apartments. It also comes with an integrated water dispenser that's ideal for storing cold drinks. The freezer is spacious with a storage drawer as well as a chrome wine rack and three shelves, and it's graded A+ for energy efficiency. This refrigerator isn't frost-free, so it requires periodic manual defrosting.

Storage

This fridge freezer will add an element of retro-chic style to your kitchen. Its light green finish will create an impressive design 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, which includes the fridge weighing 209 litres and a an 91-litre freezer. The storage options include four adjustable shelves, an chrome wine rack and a salad crisper drawer. It also comes with an open freezer with three drawers that pull out.

Swan is among the longest established British kitchen and home appliance accessories manufacturers and their products are renowned for their high-end quality and functional. This fridge freezer is not an exception, and it has many features that make it an ideal choice for modern kitchens. The huge freezer and refrigerator capacities allow you to store all your weekly food items easily. The fridge features an airflow system that can keep food fresher for longer. The freezer is classified F for energy efficiency, meaning it will help you save money on your electricity bills.

Swan retro fridge freezers are available in all Retro Range colours, so they'll perfectly complement the kitchen's color scheme. It's got a huge capacity of 208 litres which can stnd it delivered an A+ rating. This is the lowest level of energy efficiency that we've tested for, and is a good result for an appliance at this price. It was also quite quiet with a noise rating of 42 decibels. This is still a little more raucous than the cheaper models, but it is far quieter than the earlier fridges we have tested that tended to make lots of noise when running.

Swan has kept the design simple which is an advantage when it comes to user-friendliness. The fridge has an LED bulb light as well as an adjustable thermostat for temperature. The temperature was steady. The top and middle shelves only differed by one or two degrees to either side of the average, whereas the salad drawer was at 2oC. However we did notice that it was very warm at the back, which could be a problem in warmer rooms.

Energy efficiency

The SR11010 is an old-fashioned classic that will be an excellent addition to your kitchen. The range combines a vintage style with modern A+ efficiency.

With a large 208 litre capacity this refrigerator freezer can hold 13 bags of shopping and keep all the food organised. The large refrigerator side is equipped with glass shelves and an chrome bottle rack. The freezer side focuses on fresh vegetables and features a frosted drawer. There's a quick and convenient freeze function that can quickly chill fresh food items added to the freezer, sealing in the flavour and goodness.

Despite being a traditional compressor-type model The Swan is surprisingly quiet for its size. We measured it at a fairly modest 42dB while running. It is considerably quieter than models from 10 years ago, and also quieter than the majority of fridge freezers on our Best Buy chart.

Temperature stability was also good for a refrigerator like this. The top, middle and bottom shelves all offered an average temperature within just a couple of degrees either side of the maximum temperature. The temperature of the salad drawer varied from 5oC to just under freezing.

Similar to the SR11010 the fridge requires a few times of 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 energy bills low.

This is a good illustration of how the Swan brand can offer appealing Hisense Black Retro Freestanding Fridge Freezer - Stylish and Efficient-inspired designs at affordable prices. The SR11010 is an excellent product with a great design and comes in a range of colors. From the subtle pastel-blue we tested to more dramatic red, orange, and pink. It has the added bonus of being frost-free and very quiet as well. It's a great all-rounder, but you should compare it with other fridge freezers in our Best Buy table to make sure you purchase the best appliance for your home. Richard has been an editor for technology journalists 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 site's vast collection independent product and services reviews.