Swan Retro Fridge Freezer It's Not As Hard As You Think

Swan Retro SR11010 Fridge Freezer

Incorporate retro-cool, effortlessly cool style to your kitchen with this SR11010 fridge freezer from Swan. It is available in a variety of vintage-look shades and has modern A+ energy efficiency.

The 208 litre capacity is split between 4 adjustable shelves and an ice-cream maker in the fridge and 3 drawers in the freezer. Manual defrosting is required.

Capacity

Add a touch of 1950s design to your kitchen with this classic fridge freezer from Swan. The fridge is equipped with a net capacity of 209 litres split between four shelves that can be adjusted and a salad maker in the fridge as well as a storage drawer and chrome wine rack in the freezer.

This model from the Vintage Refrigeration range by Swan blends modern A+ energy efficiency with classic retro under counter fridge freezer looks. It's compact in design that's perfect for smaller spaces, yet it's still packed with storage. The fridge comes with shelves made of safety glass and a drawer for vegetables in the freezer and a chrome wine rack. The fridge is equipped with a multi-airflow cooling system to ensure that your food is kept fresher for longer.

This retro fridge-freezer by Swan is decorated with a light green that will look stunning in any kitchen. Its slim design makes it easy to fit in tighter spaces and is ideal for homes with small spaces and apartments. It also comes with an integrated water dispenser that's great for storing cold drinks. The freezer is equipped with an enormous storage drawer as well as a chrome rack to store wine and three shelves. It's also rated as A+ in energy efficiency. The fridge isn't frozen, which means it will require periodic manual defrosting.

Stores

Bring a cool Amica FDR2213B Retro Fridge Freezer 55cm Black vibe to your kitchen by adding this fridge freezer. Its soft, green finish will bring a touch of class to any kitchen. It's part of the Retro Range, which means it is compatible with a variety of other kitchen appliances. This model has a generous combined capacity of 291 litres, including a 209-litre fridge and a 91 litre freezer. The storage options include four adjustable shelves and the chrome wine rack and a salad crisper drawer. It also comes with the freezer that has three drawers that can be pulled out.

Swan is one of the longest established British kitchen and home appliance accessories manufacturers, and their products are known for their high-end quality and functional. This fridge freezer is not an exception, and it comes with a host of features that make it an ideal option for modern kitchens. The fridge and freezer's large capacities mean you can store all your groceries for the week in it with ease. The fridge has a multi-airflow system that helps keep food fresher for longer. The freezer is classified F for energy efficiency, which means it will save you energy costs.

This Swan retro fridge freezer has an iconic 50s style and is available in all Retro Range shades, so it will fit into your kitchen's colour scheme perfectly. It's got a large capacity of 208 litres, which can hold up to thirteen bags of food items. The spacious interior makes it possible to store and organize food items with its numerous shelves. It also has an elegant chrome wine rack as well as an ice-cream crisper drawer, making it easy to store your favourites.

This refrigerator freezer features an ultra-slim design that makes it easy to fit into smaller kitchens. Its sleek soft green finish, soft green color and rounded edges will match any kitchen design. It has a handle designed for larger hands and is easy to hold. It is an excellent choice for apartments and smaller homes as it saves space. The only downside is that the unit will require manual defrosted at least once a month.

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 variety of colours to suit any kitchen. The model we tested came in a subtle pastel blue. You can also pick from green, grey and red.

The exterior of the refrigerator is finished with chrome handles, and an embossed Swan Logo, while its interior is sleek and has glass shelves and a wine rack and a drawer that can be used to store chilled drinks. Inside the door, there are a couple of narrow racks perfect for small juice cartons. The refrigerator is equipped with thermoelectric exchange technology instead of compressor cooling. The refrigerator is quieter and only emits a slight sound.

The total capacity of the refrigerator is 295 litres. The refrigerator compartment can hold 209 litres, while the storage freezer that is mounted on the bottom holds 89 millilitres. It is not frost-free, and requires manual defrosting to ensure optimal performance. The drawer for chilled drinks is a nice touch and there's plenty room in the crisper drawer for fresh veg and fruit.

The fridge was awarded an A+ for energy efficiency. This is the lowest efficiency we've ever measured, and it is a great result for an appliance at this price. The 42dB noise rating was a good score. This is still a little more raucous than the cheaper models, but it is significantly quieter than older fridges we have tested that tended to make lots of noise when running.

Swan has kept its design simple, which is a benefit in terms of ease-of-use. The fridge comes with an LED bulb light and an adjustable thermostat for temperature. Its temperature was very stable with the top and mid shelves only varying by a few degrees each side of their average and the salad drawer was at a steady 2oC. It was very hot in the back. This could be an issue if you reside in a room that is hotter.

Energy efficiency

The SR11010 is a classic retro design that will make a stunning statement in your kitchen. The range effortlessly blends a vintage look with contemporary Aand energy efficiency.

With a huge 208 litre capacity this refrigerator freezer can hold 13 bags of your shopping and keep all the food items in order. The spacious refrigerator side is equipped with glass shelves and a chrome bottle rack. The freezer side focuses on fresh vegetables and has a drawer with frosted shelves. Fast freeze function quickly chills new groceries that are added to the freezer. This locks in flavour and goodness.

Despite being a traditional compressor model The Swan is surprisingly quiet for its size. We tested it at a modest 42dB while running. That's significantly less intrusive than models of 10 years ago and is far quieter than most of the fridge freezers in our Best Buy chart.

The stability of temperature was also a plus for a refrigerator like this. The average temperature of the top shelf, middle and lower shelves was within a few degrees of the maximum. The salad drawer was a little more variable, bouncing between 5oC and Frydge just below freezing.

The fridge also requires manual defrosting from time to time, but it's graded as A+ in energy efficiency. This makes it the most energy-efficient fridge freezer in our Best Buy chart. It will help keep your electric bill low.

This is a great illustration of how Swan can offer attractive retro designs at a very affordable prices. The SR11010 is beautiful and is available in a wide spectrum of colors, ranging from the subtle pastel blue we tested to more dramatic red and orange. It also has the benefit of being frost-free and very quiet as well. It's a solid all-rounder however you must look at 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 writing and editing for a range of publications. He was a Senior Editor at Trusted Reviews where he oversaw the site's vast collection of independent reviews of products and services.