Swan retro fridge freezer 50/50 SR11010 Fridge Freezer

Add effortlessly cool retro-chic to your kitchen by installing 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 four shelves that can be adjusted and an ice-cream maker in the fridge and three drawers in the freezer. It does require manual defrosting.

Capacity

Add a touch 50s 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 adjustable shelves and a salad crisper in the fridge, as well as a storage drawer and chrome wine rack inside the freezer.

This model is part of the Vintage Refrigeration line from Swan. It combines A+ energy efficiency with traditional retro fridge freezer sale uk designs. It has a compact design that is ideal for smaller spaces, yet it still 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 fridge also comes with an airflow cooling system to ensure that your food is fresher for longer.

This retro fridge freezer from Swan is available in a chic pale green finish that looks great in any kitchen. Its slimline design that makes it easy to fit into smaller spaces, and is ideal for smaller homes and apartments. It also comes with an integrated water dispenser that's perfect for storing cold beverages. The freezer comes with a large storage drawer as well as a chrome rack to store wine, and three shelves. It's also rated A+ in energy efficiency. The fridge isn't free of frost, and will require periodic manual defrosting.

Storage

This fridge freezer can add an element of retro-chic style to your kitchen. Its soft green finish makes an outstanding design statement in any kitchen. It is part of the retro fridge freezer uk Range and matches a range of kitchen appliances. This model has a generous capacity of 291 litres including a 209-litre fridge and 91 litre freezer. Its storage options include four adjustable shelves, a chrome wine rack, and the salad crisper drawer. It also comes with a freezer that includes three drawers with pull-outs.

Swan is among the longest established British kitchen and home appliance accessories manufacturers and their products are renowned for their quality and functionality. This refrigerator freezer is no exception. It has a number of features that make it an ideal choice for modern kitchens. The generous capacity of refrigerator and freezer allow you to keep all of your daily groceries with ease. The fridge is equipped with an airflow cooling system that is multi-airflow, which helps to keep food fresher for longer. The freezer is classified F for energy efficiency, meaning it can save you 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 hold up to thirteen bags of groceries. The spacious interior allows you to store and organize your food items, with plenty of shelving space. It also comes with a chrome wine rack and an ice-cream crisper drawer, making it easy to store your favorite items.

This slimline fridge freezer is easy to install in smaller kitchens. Its soft green finish, rounded edges and sleek design will complement any kitchen. It features a handle made for larger hands and is easy to grip. It's an ideal choice for apartments and homes with smaller spaces, as it can save space. The downside is that it's not frost-free, therefore it's going to require periodic manual defrosting.

Design

Swan Slim retro Fridge freezer is a brand that specializes in stylish kitchen appliances and homeware that have classic designs, but at an affordable price. Its fridge freezers are no exception, and come in a variety of colors that will look great in any kitchen. Our test model was a subtle pastel shade of blue. You can also pick from green, grey and red.

The fridge's exterior is finished with chrome handles and an embossed Swan logo and the interior features a sleek glass shelves as well as a bottle rack, and a drawer that is handy for chilled drinks. Inside the door are a couple of narrow racks, ideal for small juice and butter cartons. The refrigerator uses thermoelectric exchange technology instead of compressor cooling. The refrigerator is quieter and only emits a slight hum.

The refrigerator's capacity is of 295 litres, which includes the fridge compartment containing 209 litres, and the bottom-mounted freezer supplying 89 litres of storage space. The refrigerator isn't frost free and will require manual defrosting at times to ensure it is operating at its maximum. The drawer for chilled drinks is a nice feature and the drawer for crisper drinks has ample space for fresh vegetables and fruits.

We tested the refrigerator for energy efficiency, and it earned an A+ rating. This is the lowest energy efficiency that we've tested for and is a decent outcome for a fridge at this price. It was also relatively quiet and had a noise score of 42 decibels. It's a bit louder than some cheaper models, but it's much quieter than the older refrigerators we've tested, which tended to make quite a lot of noise when running.

Swan has kept the design simple and simple, which is great when it comes to ease of use. The fridge features an LED bulb as well as a rotary temperature control. The temperature was consistent. The top and middle shelves only differed by one or two degrees to either side of the average and the salad drawer was at 2oC. It was very hot in the back. This could be a problem if you live in a room that is hotter.

Energy efficiency

The SR11010 features an iconic retro style that will make it a real statement in your kitchen. The range combines a vintage style with modern A+ efficiency.

With a spacious capacity of 208 litres this refrigerator freezer can hold 13 bags of shopping and keep all the food organized. The large refrigerator features glass shelves, as well as an elegant wine rack. The freezer side is a great place to store fresh vegetables and has an ice-coated drawer. Fast freeze function quickly chills new food items that are added to the freezer. This preserves the flavour and goodness.

Although it is a compressor-type model, the Swan is surprisingly quiet for its size. We measured it at a fairly moderate 42dB when it was running. It's significantly quieter than models from 10 years ago, and also quieter than the majority of fridge freezers we have on our best retro fridge freezer uk Buy chart.

This refrigerator also had good temperature stability. The average temperature of the top shelf, middle and lower shelves was within a few degrees of the maximum. The temperature of the salad drawer varied between 5oC to just below freezing.

As with the SR11010, the fridge will require an occasional manual defrost, but it is graded A+ for energy efficiency. This is the most energy-efficient fridge freezer in our Best Buy chart. It will help keep your energy costs at a minimum.

This is an excellent example of how Swan can offer attractive retro designs at affordable costs. The SR11010 looks fantastic and is available in a wide spectrum of colors, ranging from the pastel blue we tested to more striking red, pink and orange. It has the added bonus of being frost-free and very quiet too. It's a versatile appliance however, you must look at other fridge freezers on our Best Buy list to ensure that you purchase the right appliance. Richard has been a tech journalist for more than 20 years writing and editing for a wide range of publications. He was previously a Senior Editor at Trusted Reviews, overseeing the website's extensive range of independent product and service reviews.