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Swan slim retro fridge freezer SR11010 Fridge Freezer

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

The 208-litre capacity is split between four shelves that can be adjusted, a salad crisper and three drawers for the freezer. Manual defrosting is required.

Capacity

Add a touch of 1950s 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 crisper inside the fridge as well as a storage drawer and chrome wine rack inside the freezer.

This model from the vintage fridge Refrigeration collection by Swan blends modern A+ energy efficiency with classic retro style. The compact design is perfect for small spaces but still provides plenty of storage. The fridge has shelves made of safety glass and a drawer for vegetables in the freezer, and an elegant wine rack. The fridge is equipped with an airflow cooling system that can ensure that food stays fresher longer.

This retro fridge and freezer fridge-freezer made by Swan is finished in a pale green that looks stunning in any kitchen. It has a slimline design that allows it to fit into smaller spaces, and it's ideal for homes with smaller spaces and apartments. It also comes with an integrated water dispenser that's ideal 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. The fridge 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 makes an impressive style statement in any kitchen. It is part of the retro fridge freezer sale Range and matches a variety of other kitchen appliances. The model comes with 291 litres of capacity, with the fridge weighing 209 litres and a 91-litre freezer. The storage options include four adjustable shelves for the fridge as well as the chrome wine rack and the salad crisper drawer. It also has a freezer with three drawers that can be pulled out.

Swan is among the longest-running British home appliance and kitchen accessories manufacturers, and their products are renowned for their high-end quality and functional. This fridge freezer is no exception, and it comes with a host of features that make it an ideal choice for modern kitchens. Its generous freezer and fridge capacities allow you to store all your groceries for the week in it with ease. The fridge comes with an airflow cooling system that is multi-airflow, which helps to keep food fresher for longer. The freezer is certified 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 has a generous capacity of 208 litres, which can hold up to 13 bags of food items. The spacious interior makes it easy to store and organize your food items, with ample shelving space. It comes with a chrome-plated wine rack as also a salad crisper.

This slimline fridge freezer is simple 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 hold. It's also a good option for smaller homes and apartments, as it can make space. The downside is that it's not frost-free which means it's required to do manual defrosting.

Design

Swan Retro is a brand that specializes in beautiful kitchen appliances and homeware that have vintage designs, but at affordable prices. Its fridge freezers are no exception, with a range of colours that would be perfect for any kitchen. Our test model was a subtle pastel shade of blue. You can also pick from green, grey, and red.

The exterior of the fridge is adorned with chrome handles and an embossed Swan logo and the interior features a an elegant look with glass shelves as well as a bottle rack, and a handy drawer for chilled drinks. The door has two racks with narrow sides which are perfect for butter and juice cartons. The refrigerator uses thermoelectric cooling instead of compressors. This makes it quieter than normal refrigerators, and has only a the slightest hum when it is operating.

The refrigerator has a total capacity of 295 litres, with the fridge compartment containing 209 litres and the bottom mounted freezer offering 89 litres storage space. The refrigerator isn't frost free and will require manual defrosting at times to ensure its performance is at its best. The drawer that can be used to store chilled beverages is a nice feature, and the crisper drawer has ample space for fresh fruit and vegetables.

We tested the fridge for energy efficiency, and it earned an A+ rating. This is the lowest level of energy efficiency that we've assessed and is a decent performance for an appliance at this price. It was also fairly quiet with a noise rating of 42dB. It is still a bit louder than some of the cheaper models we tested, but much quieter than older fridges that produced a lot more noise.

Swan has kept its design simple, which is a benefit when it comes to ease-of-use. The fridge features an LED bulb as well as a rotary temperature control. Its temperature was fairly stable, with the top and mid shelves only changing by a few degrees on either side of their average and the salad drawer was at a brisk 2oC. It was very hot in the back. This could be an issue if you reside in a warmer area.

Energy efficiency

The SR11010 is a classic retro design that can make a major statement in your kitchen. The range skilfully merges an old-fashioned look with contemporary Aand energy efficiency.

The fridge freezer is 208 litres and can store 13 bags. It will help you keep your food organized. The large refrigerator side is equipped with glass shelves and a chrome bottle rack. The freezer side is geared towards fresh vegetables and has a frosted compartment. There's a quick and convenient freeze function that allows you to quickly chill fresh food items added to the freezer, locking in the flavor and goodness.

Although it is a compressor-type model The Swan is quite quiet for its size. It measured at 42dB when running. That's significantly less intrusive than models of 10 years ago and is far quieter than most of the fridge freezers on our Best Buy chart.

The stability of temperature was also excellent for a refrigerator of this type. The average temperature of the top, middle and lower shelves was within a few degrees of the maximum. The temperature in the salad drawer fluctuated between 5oC and just below freezing.

Like the SR11010, the fridge requires a few times of manual defrost, but it is classified as A+ for energy efficiency. This makes it the most energy-efficient fridge freezer in our Best Buy chart. It will help keep your energy costs low.

This is a good illustration of how the Swan brand can offer attractive retro look fridge freezer-inspired designs at very affordable costs. The SR11010 looks fantastic and comes in a broad range of colors, from the soft pastel blue we tested to more striking red and orange. It's frost-free and it is also very quiet. It's a solid all-rounder however you must look at other fridge freezers in our Best Buy table to make sure you get the right appliance for your home. Richard has been a tech journalist for over 20 years, writing and editing for a broad variety of publications. He was an editor at the Senior level at Trusted Reviews where he oversaw the site's vast collection of independent reviews of products and services.