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Consumer Bulletin - May 1959


Published by Consumer Bulletin in 1959-- Consumer Bulletin magazine was a product rating company that was started in 1928.

This issue contains full descriptions/story, ratings and charts for 1959 Automatic Washers. Brands rated include:
Easy Golden Regent,
Frigidaire Fabric-Master Custom Imperial,
General Electric Filter-Flo,
Hamilton,
Hotpoint,
Kelvinator,
Push Button Lady Kenmore,
Kenmore 800,
Maytag,
Norge Dispensomat,
Philco-Bendix Automagic,
RCA Whirlpool Imperial Mark II,
Speed Queen,
Westinghouse Laundromat.


Other ratings include Small pleasure boats, Nursing bottles and nipples, Control of the common mole, Greater safety in the use of power lawn mowers, Tubeless tires: are they suitable and safe for recapping?, 1959 Cadillac 62, 1959 Mercury, 1959 Pontiac, Hood ornaments still impaling adults and children.


Number of Pages: 40
File Size: 32mb
Download Fee: $8.99

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Thumbnail Image of Download 1978 GM-Frigidaire Microwave Oven Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual to all Frigidaire Microwave Ovens.

Models Included: RCM-5, RCM-7, RWM-7, RCM-9
Microwave Ovens
Published by:
Frigidaire
0 86 110mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1975 Frigidaire Wall Ovens and 30 Inch Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1975 Frigidaire home 30" wide electric cooking ranges along with all 1975 Frigidaire Wall Ovens. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.

Models include:
Wall Ovens: RBG-94, RBG-97, RBE-94, RBE-97
30" Ranges: RB-530, RBG-533, RBE-533, RBEG-539C.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1975 80 123mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1976 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Range Service Manual
Complete service manual to 1976 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Electric Range and Oven, model REG-39CD.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1976 40 60mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1977 Frigidaire Built-In Touch-N-Cook Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to 1977 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Built in cooking appliances.

Models include: REG-539CD, RE-94D, RB139D.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1977 68 106mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1973 Frigidaire Ceramic Ceramatop Range Service Manual
Complete service manual to Frigidaire ceramic top range model number RCDE3-37CU. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1973 39 62mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1976 Frigidaire Built-In Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1976 Frigidaire built-in electric ranges and wall ovens. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.

Models include:
R-530, RG-533, RE-537, REG-539C, RB-131, RB-133, RB-137C, RG-94, RE-94, RG-97, RE-97
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1976 95 130mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1979 Frigidaire 30 Inch Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1979 Frigidaire home 30" wide electric cooking ranges. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.

Models include:
RE-636VG, REG-638VG, REG-639CVG, REM-638VG, REM639CVG
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1979 86 113mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1968 Frigidaire Free-Standing Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1968 Frigidaire 30" and 40" free standing electric ranges.

Models include:
30" Ranges: RSA-30N, RS-30N, RS-35N, RD-35N, RDG-38N, RCDG-39N, RE-30N, RSAE-30N, RSE-36N, RDE-38N, RCDE-39N, RCIE-39N, RXE-39N

40" Ranges: RS-10N, RD-20N, RDDG-20N, RCDG-71N, RSE-15N, RDE-20N, RCIE-75N

24" Ranges: RAN-4, RAH-4
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1968 74 106mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1968 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer N Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1968 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models.

Models include:
D-100N, D-116N, FD123TN, FD-141TN, FCDM-148N, FPD-121TN, FPD-146TN, FPD-146TAN, FPD-166TN, FPD-166TAN, FPD-144BN
Refrigerators/Freezers
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Frigidaire
1968 95 71mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Frigidaire Basic Refrigeration Home Study Course
Here is a great primer to learning how to service 20th century refrigerator-freezers. It is a home study course from Frigidaire although this is valid for most brands of refrigerators.

Topics include:
Basic Food Preservation,
Fundamentals of Refrigeration,
Systems and Components
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1978 64 71mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1953-1958 Frigidaire Refrigerator Parts Catalog
Here is a complete catalog with illustrations of parts, part names and part numbers for all Frigidaire Home Refrigerator-Freezers.

Models Include...
1953 Models:
AS-44, AS-44F, AS-61, AS-83, AS-76, SS-77, DS-90, OS-106, IS-106, IS-106P, IS-108, IS-108P, MS-86, MS-90, SS-72, SS-74, SS-86, SS-86P, SS-97, SS-114

1954 Models:
AT-44, AT-61, CT-70, CT-701, CT-702,CTD-84, CTD-84P, CTD-841, CTD-841P, CTD-842, CTD-842P, CTD-103, CTD-1031, CTD-1032, CTD-103S, CTI-103, CTI-103P, CTI-1031, CTI-1031P, CTI-1032, CTI-1032P, CTI-130, CTI-130P, CTI-1301, CTI-1301P, CTI-1302, CTI-1302P, CTI-150, CTI-150P, CTI-1501, CTI-1501P, CTI-1502, CTI-1502P, ST-76, ST-761, ST-762, STD-76, STD-761, STD-762, STD-91, STD-91P, STD-911, STD-911P, STD-912, STD-912P, STD-110, STD-1101, STD-1102

1955 Models:
AY-44, AY-61, CDV-84, CDV-103, CDV-103P, CDV-1031, CDV-1031P, CDV-1032, CDV-1032P, CDV-103S, CDV-112S, CIV-84, CIV-84P, CIV-841, CIV-842, CIV-841P, CIV-842P, CIV-1121P, CIY-1122P, CIV-112, CIV-112P, CIV-1121, CIV-1122, CIV-115, CIV-115P, CIV-1151, CIV-1152, CIV-1151P, CIV-1152P, CIV-1501P, CIV-1502P, CIV-143, CIV-143P, CIV-1431, CIV-1431P, CIV-1432, CIV-1432P, CIV-150, CIV-150P, CIV-1501, CIV-1502, SV-76, SDV-76, SV-76S, SDV-91, SDV-91P, SDV-911, SDV-912, SDV-110, SDV-91S, SDV-911P, SDV-912P, SDV-91PS

1956 Models:
A-44-56, A-61-56, CP-120-56, PCP-120-56, CP-143-56, PCP-143-56, FD-95-56, PFD-120-56, FD-120-56F0-95-56, FD-120-56, FDS-120-56, FDS-121-56, FI-121, PFI-121-56, FIW-150, S-80-56, S-80-56, SA-80-56, SS-80-56, SS-80-56, SAW-81, SSW-81, SA-80-56, SS-80-56, SAW-81, SSW-81, S-101-56, PS-101-56, S-121-56, SS-101-56

1957 & 1958 Models:
CP-123-57, CP-141-57, CP-125-58, CP-144-58, CP-123-57, CP-141-57, CP-125-58, CP-144-58, PGP-141-57, PCP-144-58, D-11S-58, FD-101-57, FD-102-57, FD-120-57, FD-120-57, PFD-120, FD-122-58, FD-122-58, FI-120-57, FI-123-58, FI-120-57, FI-123-58, PFI-120-57, PFI-123-58, FI-121-57, FI-122-58, FI-121-57, FI-122-58, PFI-122-58, FP-142-58, FP-142-58, FS-101-57, FD-104-58, FD-104-58, PFS-101-57, PFD-104-58, S-80-57, SA-81-57, S-8-58, SA-8-58, S-80-57, SA-81-57, SS-81-57, S-8-58, SA-8-58, SS-8-58, SS-81-57, SS-8-58, S-104-57, S-124-57, D-11-58, D-13-58, S-104-57, S-124-57, D-11-58, D-13-58, PD-11-58

Having the manufacturers part number for the part you need is essential for doing internet/eBay searches to locate these rare, no longer available parts. In many circumstances they can be found once you know the part number. This guide is essential for anyone who has any vintage Frigidaire appliance.
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1958 634 145mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1965 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer J Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1965 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models. Also included is the supplement for servicing their brand new automatic ice maker.

Models include:
S-10J, D-10J, D-12J, D-14J, FD-12TJ, FDA-13TJ, FD-13TJ, FD-14BJ, FCDM-14J, FPD-12TJ, FPDA-14TJ, FPD-14TJ, FPDA-14BJ, FPD-14BJ, FPD-16BJ, FPD-19BJ, FPI-12TJ, FPI-14TJ, FPI-14BJ, FPI-16BJ, FPI-19BJ, FPI-16BAJ.
Refrigerators/Freezers
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Frigidaire
1965 120 103mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1966 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer K Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1966 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models.

Models include:
S-10K,D-10K, D-12K, D-14L, FDA-12TK, FDA-13TK, FD-13TK, FDA-14BK, FCDM-14K, FPDA-14-12TK, FPDA-14TK
Refrigerators/Freezers
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Frigidaire
1965 96 72mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1955 ABC-O-Matic Automatic Washer Service Manual
Full and comprehensive service manual to the 1955 line of ABC-O-Matic automatic and semi-automatic washers. Service bulletins also included at the end of the document.

Models include: 61, 71, 81 and 91.
Automatic Washers
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ABC-O-Matic
1955 56 77mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1965-1966 Frigidaire Coin-Operated Washers Service Manual
Here are the service manuals to the first Super-Duty transmission commercial/coin-op automatic washers from Frigidaire. These are the 1010rpm spin/18 minute cycle washers.

Models include: WCOJ, WCOJ-M, WCOJ-LP, WCOJ-MLP, WCK, WCK-LP, WCK-M, WCK-MLP.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1965 132 171mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1964 Montgomery Ward Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Here are the complete use/care and operating instructions to Montgomery Ward's Signature portable dishwasher model FFT-977 and FFT-937.


Dishwashers
Published by:
Montgomery Ward
1964 12 22mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1953-1960 Westinghouse Service Beacons
Here is a random sampling of Westinghouse Service Beacons from '53-'60. These are service bulletins that were released every few months on Westinghouse appliances. They include tips on servicing, new procedures and product changes.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
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Westinghouse
1960 230 222mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1961-1962 Westinghouse Service Beacons
Here is a random sampling of Westinghouse Service Beacons from '61 thru '62 These are service bulletins that were released every few months on Westinghouse appliances. They include tips on servicing, new procedures and product changes.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1962 268 176mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1963-1965 Westinghouse Service Beacons
Here is a random sampling of Westinghouse Service Beacons from '63 thru '65 These are service bulletins that were released every few months on Westinghouse appliances. They include tips on servicing, new procedures and product changes.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
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Westinghouse
1965 274 218mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1972 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual, wash guide, parts list and installation instructions packed with every 600 series Kenmore automatic washer from 1972. Models include: 110.7204610, 110.7204660, 110.7205610, 110.7205660.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1972 48 56mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1954 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete use and care guide to the 1954 Kenmore Automatic Washer.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1954 20 26mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1959 Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the middle of the line Kenmore Alphabet Automatic Washer from 1959.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1959 20 28mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Electrolux XII Vacuum Cleaner Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Electrolux Vacuum model XII.


Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus)
1933 36 43mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1967 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to Easy automatic washers from 1967. Models include: WA-355, WA-344, WA-323, WA-322, WA-3226, WA-321.

Sections include: Specifications, Features, Installation, Servicing and Troubleshooting.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Easy
1967 60 72mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Construction and Operation of the Bendix Home Laundry
Here is an early service manual for Bendix bolt-down front-loading automatic washers. It covers the pre-war models. Parts catalog at the end also covers post war models up to the early 1950's.

Sections include:
Construction and Operation
Installing
Servicing
The Business of Service
Washing Practice
Parts Catalog

Models: S-101, B-201, S-110, B-210, B-215, B-211, B-212
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Bendix
1941 181 182mb $14.99

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Thumbnail Image of Download House and Home Magazine - July 1956

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House and Home Magazine was the Better Homes and Gardens for the professional home builders. While not specifically related about home appliances, this magazine was geared towards all aspects of building homes in 1950's.

This issue's main articles:

EDITORIALS
Time for new ideas, new models
Trade-ins can help everybody

STORY OF THE MONTH
What 33 leaders are doing to meet the buyers’ market

NEW HOUSES
Is the three-zone house the answer to today’s living?
Why summer houses are fun for designers, a boon to builders

DESIGN
How new ideas and materials are changing the fireplace

LAND PLANNING
Jalonack plays it big and handsome in a 4,000-house project

MARKETS
Report from 35 cities: Trade-ins are catching on big How 23 builders use community pools to boost sales

PRODUCTS AND PRACTICE
Experimental house: Is thin shell concrete practical? Four more ways to build better for less New load-bearing window walls

NEWS
Survey shows house starts still close to ’53 and *54 levels Remodeling market: Federal Reserve says it is up only 3%
Index to these and other News reports

DEPARTMENTS
Letters
Technical Publications
Technical News
Advertising Index

VINTAGE ADVERTISEMENTS From:
Alliance Ware, Inc., Aluminum Co. of America Amcrete Corporation, American Motor Corp. (Kelvinator Division) American-Standard Corporation (Plumbing & Heating Division), American Telephone & Telegraph Co., American Welding & Mfg. Co., Anco Window Corporation Andersen Corp., Arco Company, The Armstrong Cork Co., Asbestos-Cement Products Assn., Bakehte Co. (Division of Union Carbide & Carbon) Bendix Moldings, Inc., Berns Manufacturing Corp., Besser Company, Bessler Disappearing Stairway Co., Bilco Co., The Bird & Son, Inc., Blue Ridge Glass Corp., Briggs Mfg. Co., Brikcrete Associates, Bryant Division (Carrier Corporation), Bull Dog Electric Products Co., Carrier Corporation (Bryant Division), Case & Son Mfg. Co., W. A., Ceco Steel Products Corp., Certain-Teed Products Corp., Chase Brass & Copper Co., Combustion Engineering, Inc. (Home Equipment Div.) Connor Engineering Corp., Consoweld Corp., Crane Co., Crawford Door Company Curtis Companies Service Bureau, Douglas Fir Plywood Assoc., Dow Chemical Co., The Dur-o-Wal, Eljer Co., Electromode Corp., Elkay Mfg. Co., E-Z-Way Sales, Inc., Fleet of America, Inc., Frigidaire Div. (General Motors Corp), GBH Way Homes, Inc., General Electric Co., General Motors Corp. (Frigidaire Div.), General Tire & Rubber Co., The (Bolta-Floor Division), General Tire & Rubber Co., The (Jeannette Division), Georgia Pacific Corporation, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, Gold Seal Division (Congoleum-Naim, Inc.), Grant Pulley & Hardware Co., Great Lakes Carbon Corp. (Perlite Division), Grillcraft Co., Hall-Mack Co., Halstead & Mitchell Harnischfeger Homes, Inc., Heinley Mastercraft Products Homelite Corp., Horizon Door Company, Inc., HOUSE & HOME, Ingersoll Products Division (Borg-Warner Corp.), Inland Homes Corp., Insulite Division (Minnesota & Ontario Paper Co.) Johns-Manville, Kelvinator Div. (American Motor Corp.), Kennatrack Corp., Kentile, Inc., Keystone Steel & Wire Co., Kwikset Sales & Service Co., Leviton Manufacturing Co., Libbey Owens Ford Glass Co., Line Material Co. Division of McGraw Electric Co. Long-Bell Lumber Company Louisville Cement Co., Maas & Waldstein Co., Majestic Co., Inc., The Mastic Tile Corp. of America McCall’s Magazine, McGraw Electric Co. (Line Material Co., Division of) Midcontinent Adhesive Company Midget Louver Co., Miller Mfg. Co., Inc., Frank B., Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Co., Minnesota & Ontario Paper Co. (Insulite Division) Moen Valve Co., Monsanto Chemical Co., Moore, Inc., Goodloe E., Mosley Electronics, Inc., Mueller Brass Co., National Concrete Masonry Assn., National Electrical Mfrs. Assn., National Gypsum Co., National Homes Corp., National Lock Company National Mfg. Co., National Oak Flooring Mfrs. Assn., National Pool Equipment Co., National-U. S. Radiator Corporation New Castle Products, Inc., Nudor Mfg. Corp., Nutone, Inc., Onan & Sons, Inc., D. W., Owens Corning Fiberglas Corp., Panelfold Doors, Perlite Division (Great Lakes Carbon Corp.), Peterson Window Corp., Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., Place Homes, Inc., Portland Cement Association Progress Manufacturing Company, Ramset Fastening System (Shure-Set), Ready Hung Door Corp., Remcon, A division of Pyramid Instrument Corp. Remington Arms Co., Inc., Reynolds Metals Co., Roberts Mfg. Co., Ruberoid Co., The, Samuel Stamping & Enameling Co., Schlage Lock Co., Scholz Homes, Inc., Shure-Set (Ramset Fastening System), S. K. Laboratories, Inc., Smith Corp., A. O., Sonoco Products Co., Stylon Corp., Summitville Tiles, Inc., Superior Electric Co., The, Union Carbide & Carbon Corp. (Division of Bakelite Corp.), Unique Balance Company, Inc., United States Plywood Corp., Universal Atlas Cement Co., Utility Appliance Corp., Van-Packer Corp., Visking Corp., The Vulcan Radiator Co., The, Weatherstrip Research Institute Weiser Co., Western Lock Mfg. Co., Westinghouse Electric Corp., Weyerhaeuser Sales Co., Wiegand Co., Edwin L., William Wallace Co., Wood Conversion Co., Woodall Industries, Inc., Woodward Iron Co., Yale & Towne Mfg. Co.,
Trade Publications
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House and Home
1956 230 104mb $9.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Frigidaire Ironer Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts catalog which includes detailed illustrations of the order of assembled parts, their descriptions and original Frigidaire part numbers.

Models include:
IJ-30, IK-30, I0-30, IO-26 and IR-30.
Ironers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1952 52 23mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1956 General Electric Refrigerator Product Man
1956 General Electric Service Manual covering Home Refrigerator and Freezers.

This manual also contains comprehensive instructions for installing all General Electric Wall Mounted Refrigerator/Freezers.

Models specifically highlighted are:
LA81-N, LB81-N, LB1O-N, LH12-N, LR14-N, LM11-N, LW11-N, plus more earlier model information.

GE's Product Man Service Manuals were produced monthly to keep service personnel up to date with new products, appliance specifications, appliance service instructions, troubleshooting procedures, older product repair and parts changes, installation instructions, customer complaints and recommendations, testing procedures, tools for repairs, wiring diagrams, timer charts, appliance history and evolution and other important information regarding their appliances.

Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
General Electric
1956 98 58mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Suggestions for Wartime Care of your Bendix Home Laundy
Sent to registered owners of the Bendix Home Laundry automatic washer during World War II, this book reminds owners how to be particularly careful in using your Bendix washer to keep it running during wartime when parts became nearly impossible to produce.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Bendix
1943 12 5mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Modern Packaging Magazine - September 1958

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If you like vintage supermarket products, Modern Packaging Magazine is a fun look at how products were packaged in the 1950's. Lots of great packaging trade industry ads and articles relating to vintage products of the past!


Trade Publications
Published by:
Modern Packaging
1956 236 90mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Beautiful 1954 Westinghouse Electric Ranges
Here is the entire 1954 line of Westinghouse Electric Ranges, 40" and 30" models, plus the compact models. Full images and specifications for each model offered.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Westinghouse
1954 22 26mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1960 Westinghouse Top-Freezer Refrigerator Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the 1960 line of Westinghouse Refrigerator-Freezers. Models include: Custom Deluxe RDA-13, Deluxe REA-13, Supreme RJA-12, Diplomat RLA-13, Premier RLA-11, RMA-11, Embassy RLA-09 and RMA-09.


Refrigerators/Freezers
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Westinghouse
1960 18 16mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Beautiful 1960 Westinghouse Electric Range Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures showing off the 1960 line of Westinghouse 40", 30" and 24" electric ranges. Full images specification of each model included. Models include: Custom Imperial KAA40, KAA-30, Ambassador KBA30, Aristocrat KCA40, KCA30, Embassy KDA40, KDA30, Diplomat KEA40, KEA30, Coronet KEA21.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Westinghouse
1960 20 15mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Basic Service Facts - Automatic Dryers
This is a fantastic beginners manual for learning how Whirlpool/Kenmore automatic dryers work. Covers both how the machine dires clothes as well as the major mechanical aspects of the machine and how those parts work. Sections Include:

The Principals of Drying
Electrical Dryer Circuits
Gas Dryer Circuits
Keeping up to date with Automatic Dryers

I highly recommend this document for anyone interested in vintage Whirpool or Kenmore automatic dryers.
Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Whirlpool
1956 28 28mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download General Electric Mobile Maid Dishwasher Brochure
Super cute brochure highlighting all the wonderful features of a mid 1950's GE portable dishwasher.


Dishwashers
Published by:
General Electric
1955 4 7mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Wringer Washer Parts Catalog
Parts list for Maytag Wringer Washers - E Series. Original pages are soiled slightly but text and images are very clear and printable.


Wringer Washers
Published by:
Maytag
1953 19 15mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1963 General Electric Filter-Flo Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Beautful brochures highlighting new thrid generation of V-12 automatic washers and dryers. Includes information on the brand new Mini-Basket system.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
General Electric
1963 16 25mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1977 Frigidaire Cooking Appliances Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1977 line of all available types of Frigidaire cooking appliances.

Full images and specifications included. Models include...

30" Electric Ranges: R-30, RG-35, RC-30, RCG-35, RE-36, RE-38S, REG-38, REG-38C and REG-39CD.
40" Electric Ranges: RE-47, RGC-45, RE-45.
Twin 30 Electric Ranges: REG-637V and REG-639CV.
Microwave Ovens: RCM-1, RCM-3, RCM-4 and RCM-6.

Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1977 14 10mb $9.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download GE Dishwasher GSD452 Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete Use and Care Guide packed with every GE GSD452 model dishwasher from the late 1970s.


Dishwashers
Published by:
General Electric
1978 4 5mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - April 1957
Appliance Manufacturer is a fun magazine to read for any collector or enthusiast of vintage appliances, electronics and other vintage home products. This highly entertaining magazine covered the design and manufacturing areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century.

Index of the April 1957 Home Laundry Issue


On The Cover:
The six combination washer-dryer units being produced and marketed by appliance manufacturers are shown on this month’s cover. These products are the keynote for the discussion of their potential by the manufacturers — Easy, General Electric, Hotpoint, Westinghouse, Philco, Whirlpool. All have their own ideas on how much, how soon. The views are on page 43.


Featured Articles:
An Editorial—The Sky Is the Limit
Laundry appliance potentials have never been greater.

Cover Story: What Lies Ahead for Washer-Dryer Combinations. . .
Six men toss out some ideas on how much and how soon.

Maytag's New Look in Washer Assembly Lines
Flexible power—and—free conveyor simplifies handling of Highlander Washers.

How Westinghouse Fabricates Space Mate Dryer Drums
New machines bring both product and production gains.

Imagineering Toward 1965 Is Goal of AHLMA Meeting
To stir thought on materials, production and product.

Dryer Education Program Strives to Smooth Production
Charles Rippe of Hamilton gives answers about effort.

Design of the Month—Norge's Luxury Line Dryer
A look at how the objectives in design were achieved.

Is the Ironer Market Dead?
Ironrite’s Richard Gottlieb offers some candid views.

How Hotpoint Designed the Wonderinse Dispenser
Fabric Softening agent is injected during rinse cycle.

Automatic Gas Range Conference Works Two Ways
Program works for exchange of ideas with the editors.

What's New in Major Appliances and Electric Housewares
A round-up of the latest news in products and design. Products covered:
Air-d-lux Room Cooler,
Airtemp Automobile Air Conditioner,
Frigidaire Food Freezer,
Eureka Vacuum Cleaner,
All Metal Lewyt Vacuum Cleaner,
Trion Air Cleaner.


Monthly Departments:
The Editor's Random Harvest, AM Highlights the News, Calendar of Industry Meetings, A Report from Washington, New Products Showcase, Appliance Manufacturer Notes, News of the Suppliers,
A Peek at the Decision-Makers, New Bulletins, Advertising Index, Jim Dandy Says


Full Page Vintage Ads:
Packard Motors, Lamson and Sessions Hardware, Stemco Thermostats, Philco uses Distinctive Finishes, AMP Wire Connectors, Gaylord Appliance Boxes, Guardian Electric, Fairmont Aluminum, Fiberfil, Danly Preses, Dahlstrom Machinery, Delco Electric Motors, Peters-Dahlton Power Spray Washes, Gear Specialties, Glidden Finishes, Torrington Fan Blades, Alan Wood Steel for Electrolux Vacuums, BF Goodrich Rivets, Revere Aluminum, Tinnerman Speed Nuts, Pittsburgh Paints, Waste King uses International Paper, DuPont, Speed Queen uses McQuay-Norris ignition, Wean Equipment, Dot Escutcheon Fasteners, Amerock Hardware, Philco uses Dulux Enamel, Essex Electric Cords, Telechron Timer Motors, Link-Lock Fasteners, Apollo Metal, Copeland Compressors, Garlock Pump Seals, Potter and Brumfield, Allegheny Ludlum, GM Steel tubing by Rochester Products, Parker-Kalon Fasteners, Cleveland Presses, American Lava Die Press, Reading Tube, SPS Hardware, Incoloy Mesh Screens, Dupont Freon, Fasco Appliance Motors, Southern Scew, Taylor-Winfield, Inland Steel, Stuco Appliance Motors, Wallace Tool and Die, Dole Water Valves, Ranco Air Conditioning Controls, Morain Products Div of GM, Packard Wiring, Crucible Steel, Ransburg Porcelain Enamel, Daton Rubber Solves Three Problems in: Automatic Clothes Dryer, Home Workshop Tool, Automatic Clothes Washer, Miro-bright Coating Products, Driver-Harries Electric Heating Elements, Weirton Steel, DuPont Lucite, Glidden Paint on Maytag Washers and Dryers, Clearing Press, Ohio Knife, Lancaster Glass used in Westinghouse Laundromat Washers and Dryers, Sherwin-Williams Industrial Finishes.

Double Full Page Vintage Ad Spreads:
Union Boxes, Reynolds Alumnium Portable TV Cabinets, Doehler-Jarvis Cameras, General Electric non-Synchronous Control.

Other Ads:
General Industries, Dialight Appliance Indicators, Circle F Appliance Switches, Hassall Hardware, Aerovox Capacitor Protectors, Electric Cordsets, Hart Thermostats, National Lock, Dreis and Krump, Wisconsin Porcelain, Westinghouse Appliance Motors, Thermodisc Thermostats, Eaton Hose Clamps, Louthan Electrical Porcelains, Meyercord Nameplate Decals, Corbin Water Clamps, Dollin Nameplates, Alpha-Molykote helps Vacuum Cleaner Caps, Stewart Warner Meat Thermometers, Phalo Plastics, Bently Harris Fiberglas Oven Seals, Haydon Switches, Barber-Coleman Small Motors, Lux Timers, Pyramid Washing Machine/Range Trim Rings.


Trade Publications
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Appliance Manufacturer
1957 140 61mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download New Kitchen Designs For Living
Wonderful and whimsical catalog showing off everything American Kitchen made available to homeowners in the early post-war era. Includes images and specifications for early D&M Roto-Tray Dishwashers and Disposers, full kitchen planner including all metal kitchen cabinets and storage units, countertops, porcelain sinks, drawer units and everything else to make a beautiful new shiny 1950s Kitchen!


Dishwashers
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American Kitchens
1953 24 34mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1951 Hotpoint Kitchen and Laundry Catalog
Nice catalog produced by Hotpoint showing off their line of Kitchen and Laundry Appliances.


Full Catalog
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Hotpoint
1951 8 10mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download New Easy Golden Regent Automatic Dryer Use and Care
Here is the owners manual and operating instructions for the Easy's Top-of-the-Line dryer in the early 60s. Models included: DDK-E and the gas version DDK-G.


Clothes Dryers
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Easy
1960 8 5mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Gibson Dryer Brochures
Full brochures with images, features and specifications for Gibson dryers made by Franklin.


Clothes Dryers
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Gibson
1974 16 22mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download KitchenAid 17 Series Front Loading Portable Dishwasher Brochure
Beautiful brochure highlighting all of the front loading portable dishwashers available by KitchenAid during the mid 1970s. Full images and specifications included.


Dishwashers
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KitchenAid
1976 4 5mb $9.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1974 Frigidaire Dishwasher - Disposal and Trash Compactor Brochure
Here is the complete brochure to all Frigidaire Dishwashers, both built in and portable from the mid 1970's. Contains images, details and full specifications for each model.

Models include: DW-DU, DW-CDU, DW-IU, DW-CIU, DW-COM, DW-IM, DW-CIM.
Dishwashers
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Frigidaire
1974 12 26mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Basic Service Facts - Automatic Washers
This is a fantastic beginners manual for learning how Whirlpool/Kenmore belt drive automatic washers work. Covers both how the machine washes clothes as well as the major mechanical aspects of the machine and how those parts work. Sections Include:

The Principals of Washing
Electrical Components
Water System Components
Servicing the Gear Case and Superstructure
How the Automatic Washer Operates
Machine Sub-Assembly Components

I highly recommend this document for anyone interested in belt-drive Whirpool or Kenmore automatic washers.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Whirlpool
1956 36 51mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Washdays are Holidays with your new Frigidaire Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions that was packed with every 1957 Frigidaire Automatic Washer. Imperial, Deluxe and Super models WI-57, WDU-57, WD-57 and WS-57. This is one of my most favorite manuals that Frigidaire produced, colorful and full of wonderful photographs and hand drawn illustrations.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1957 32 16mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Good Heating Starts Here - How to Choose Your Thermostat
Here is wonderfully whimsical brochure showing off the Minneapolis Heat Regulator Companies line of home thermostats. This company eventually joined Honeywell.


Home Products
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Minneapolis-Honeywell
1950 8 7mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Wringer Washer Service Manual
This is a comprehensive service manual for many of the electric Maytag Wringer washers made from 1933 thru 1957 and beyond. Serial number identification chart is included to help determine the approximate date of your machine. Full repair and rebuild instructions are included.

Models included: 80, 90, F, 15, 10, 110, 18, 25, N10, A, 30, 32, E, J, N, E2, J2, N2.

If you are looking for the gas Maytag wringer washer service manual please see this manual...

Maytag Gas and Electric Washer Service Manual
Wringer Washers
Published by:
Maytag
1957 56 51mb $14.99

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