VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - July 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. Of particular interest: Very cool article on GM Frigidaire appliance designers and how they work together in an atmosphere of creativeness. Maytag introduces their Halo-of-Heat dryer. GE Kitchen Center wins awards for GE designers and engineers. Surprising number of new appliances at Chicago Summer Market show. |
Trade Publications Published by: Appliance Manufacturer |
1957 | 106 | 140mb | $12.99 |
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1977 Hotpoint Appliances Catalog
Here is a complete product catalog from Hotpoint showing their complete line of major appliances. Photos, descriptions and detailed specifications are included. |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1977 | 52 | 83mb | $9.96 |
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1956 Philco Agitator Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Philco agitator washers, pre-Automagic models. Models include: W266, W264, W262, W268. Sections include: Installation, Specifications, Major Assemblies, Service Procedures, Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting, Supplement model information. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1956 | 41 | 24mb | $7.99 |
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1956 Bendix Front Loading Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1956 Bendix automatic washers. Models include: WFG-D. Sections include: Cabinet, Clothes Door, Electrical Circuits and Cycles, Electrical Controls, Installation, Latch, Motor, Pump, Transmission, Specifications, Suspended Unit Assembly, Service Procedures, Water Inlet, Water Control. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1956 | 41 | 29mb | $7.99 |
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1957 General Electric Dishwasher Service Manual
Complete service manual to 1957 General Electric built-in roll-out dishwashers. Models include: SU80P and SU60P. Sections include: Introduction, General Information, Specifications, Washing Process, Food Soils, Stain Removal, Service Quality of Dinnerware, Operations, Capacity, Detergent, Running the Dishwasher, Operating Cycle, Component Parts, Wiring Diagrams, Installation, Servicing, Troubleshooting and Parts. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 79 | 64mb | $7.99 |
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1973 Waste King Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to servicing most of the 1970's Waste King dishwashers. Updates through 1977 are included in this manual. Models include: 410, 511,510, 575, 610, 711, 710, 777, 750, 878, 810, 811, 910, 911, 950, 979 Sections include full troubleshooting, repair, how to test and wiring diagrams. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1973 | 63 | 47mb | $7.99 |
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Electrical Dealer Magazine - January 1955
Electrical Dealer Magazine 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 retail sales and merchandising areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. This was the Life and Look Magazine of the appliance world, in the same large size 10x13 format. Highlights of this issue, including Norge, Whirlpool, Speed Queen and Hamilton Laundry ads... Sales And Profit Outlook For '55 1955 Selling Schedule Trade-Ins Personalized Selling Is Discount Selling Losing Its Punch? What The Public Thinks About Discounting The Winner: The Man Who Stays In Business Mathematics Of Price Cutting Margins, Franchises, and Fair Trade "Sales Will Rise For Those Who Work" Captive Election Audience Sees New Line Complete Food Plan Training Pays Off Check And Counter Check They Call It 8 to 5 His Automatic Washers Speak Contact Plan Produces TV Sales Daily Selection And Color Boost White Goods Sales Sales Clinic News And Trends New Products Section News Of The Month |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Dealer |
1955 | 112 | 106mb | $12.99 |
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1970 Frigidaire Skinny-Mini Washer Dryer Service Manual
In 1970 Frigidaire introduced the world's very first all-in-one stacked washer/dryer unit. It was called the Skinny-mini and used a one piece plastic molded agitator and tub combination referred to as an "agi-tub". Here is the Tech-Talk service manual to the very first of these models. Models include: LCT-2 and LCT8-2. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1970 | 99 | 75mb | $7.99 |
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1962 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Full Owners Manual and Use/Care guide to 1962 Whirlpool Automatic Washers |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1962 | 20 | 19mb | $5.99 |
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1950 Westinghouse Laundromat Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Complete owners manual and operating instructions to Westinghouse Laundromat washers models L-5 and RL-1. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 44 | 28mb | $7.99 |
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1960 Frigidaire Washer and Dryer Fold-Out Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure from Frigidaire in a fold-out format for their entire line of Washers and Dryers in 1960. Brochure is scanned at super high resolution of 600dpi. All models from 1960 are included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 2 | 38mb | $4.99 |
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1963 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1963 Frigidaire Refrigerators. Models include: S-10-63, D-10-63, DA-12-63, D-12-63, D-14-63, FD-11-63, FDS-13T-1, FD-13T-63, FI-13T-63, FPDS-14T-1, FPD-14T-63, FPD-14B-63, FPI-14T-63, FPI-14B-63, FPI-16B-63. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 124 | 81mb | $7.99 |
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1965 General Electric Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Complete owners manual from approximately 1965 to GE Dishwasher model SD400. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 12 | 7mb | $5.99 |
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1973 General Electric Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Complete owners manual from approximately 1973 to GE Dishwasher model SD300-SD370 and portable dishwasher model SC670. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1973 | 16 | 12mb | $5.99 |
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1959 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual introducing the very first Velva-Power Easy Washers. The 1959 Easy Automatic Washer series Golden Regent and Riviera. Models ADK and ABK. Sections include full specifications, Installation, Operating Instructions, Cycle of Operation Charts, Tools, Dismantling, Reassembly, Replacement of Parts, Adjustment, Troubleshooting Charts and Wiring Diagrams/Schematics. The 1959 Automatic Washers Models ADK and ABK are equipped with a completely new, revolutionized, sealed transmission. This new "Velva Powered" transmission (equipped with a direct drive motor) has been thoroughly field tested commercially and in homes. It requires no belts, pulleys, solenoids, or other devices, such as "cut off" switches. The limited out-put torque clutch in the transmission accomplishes two definite purposes. It permits gradual acceleration of the wash tub without overloading the motor and controls the spin speed, preventing the tub from reaching high r.p.m. when subjected to extremely unbalanced loads, eliminating the need for any cut-off device. An internal brake applied automatically at the end of the cycle allows the spin tub to come to a smooth gliding stop. Automatic shifting from agitation to spin is accomplished by means of a two-speed, heavy duty, reversible, :Y3 H.P., 115 V., 60 cycle motor. An overload protector built into the motor prevents motor "burn-out." A completely new type of discharge pump directly driven by the motor further eliminates pulleys and belts. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1959 | 48 | 38mb | $4.99 |
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1962 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service and Parts Manual
Comprehensive service manual to 1962 Blackstone automatic washers models WAD-62-82 and WAD-62-92. Sections include: Descriptions, Specifications, Timer Cycle Diagrams, Inspection, Uncrating, Installation, Service of Cabinet, Tub and Tank Assemblies, Service of Electrical Systems, Service of Mechanical Systems, Troubleshooting and full parts manual. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1962 | 60 | 30mb | $5.99 |
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1975 Frigidaire 1-18 Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete and comprehensive service manual to all full size Frigidaire automatic washers. Models include: WCDA, Wl, WCD, W2, WIA, W4, W22, WCI Sections include: Full specifications, timer cycle charts, Construction, Operation, Testing, Installation, Service Diagnosis/Troubleshooting Charts, Washer Analyzer, Service Procedures, Mechanism Service, Wiring Diagrams, Cycle Sequence/Timer cam charts and Schematics, Home-Ec Talk. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1975 | 96 | 77mb | $7.99 |
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1975 Frigidaire 1-18 Dryer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete and comprehensive service manual to all full size Frigidaire automatic dryers from the mid 1970s. Models include both gas and electric: DA, DCD, DIA, DCI, D1, DAG, DCDG, DIAG, DCIG, DG1 Sections include: Full specifications, Resistance Values, Operating Temperatures, Introduction, Features, Safety Features, Construction, Operation, Installation, Service Diagnosis Charts, Complete Serving, Wiring Diagrams and Schematics, Home-Ec Talk. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1975 | 79 | 62mb | $7.99 |
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Owners Manual to the Very First Frigidaire Range
Dated October 1937 here is a rare find, it's the Owners Manual Book to Frigidaire's very first electric range introduced for the 1938 model year. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1938 | 68 | 36mb | $7.99 |
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How To Troubleshoot a TV Receiver
This is a wonderful 155+ page primer book in learning how to fix and restore vintage tube black/white Television sets from the 1940's thru the early 1960's. It was the very first book I read when I began working on restoring vintage television sets myself. Chapters include...
1 Getting the Most Out of TV Service Data
2 TV Receiver Sections 3 Tools, Equipment, and Accessories 4 Preliminary Observations and Checks - The Troubleshooting Approach 5 Use of Test Patterns and Cross-Hatch Patterns in Troubleshooting 6 Controls and Their Adjustment 7 Tubes and Tube Checking 8 The Dead Receiver 9 Interpreting Raster or Picture Distortion 10 Sound Troubles 11 Physical Aspects of TV Troubleshooting 12 Index |
Television Published by: Library |
1958 | 159 | 72mb | $7.99 |
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TV Guide - September 4, 1953
A complete early issue of TV Guide from 1953. New York City edition. A fascinating look at early television. Copyright information: This issue had fallen into the public domain as of September 1981. Original copyright registration number B432661 was not renewed by publisher and lack of renewal was verified with copyright office. |
Television Published by: TV Guide |
1953 | 72 | 78mb | $7.99 |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - July 1953
Electrical Merchandising 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 retail sales and merchandising areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. This was the Life and Look Magazine of the appliance world, in the same large size 10x13 format. This issue is dedicated to early automatic dishwashers. Complete history is shown including the how the GE and Hotpoint Dishwasher evolved from the Walker dishwasher company. The Westinghouse from the Conover Dishwasher and early images of Hobart's KitchenAid dishwashers. Then a thorough explanation, images and feature charts of all available home dishwashers in 1953. A another story on early Dishwasher Detergents also makes for a fascinating read. |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1953 | 226 | 121mb | $12.99 |
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1959 General Electric Range Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete use and care guide/owner's manual to all 1959 Electric Free-standing Ranges. S line (1959) models include:
J299S, J301S, J302S, J303S, J305S, J308S, J400S, J401S, J403S, J405S, J408S, J411S.
If you're looking for the service manual to these ranges please see this document: 1959 GE Electric Range Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 47 | 28mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Kelvinator Appliances Catalog
Here is a builder catalog showing nearly all of the 1963 line of Kelvinator Home Appliances. Products include: Refrigerator-Freezers, Portable Refrigerator, Ranges, Built-In Ovens, Cooktops, Slide-in Ranges, Automatic Washers and Dryers, Dishwasher, Kelvinator Compact Kitchens, Room Air-Conditioners, Food Waste Disposer and Electric Water Heaters. |
Full Catalog Published by: Kelvinator |
1963 | 8 | 14mb | $4.99 |
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1963 Hotpoint Appliances Catalog
Complete catalog of all 1963 Hotpoint major home appliances. Sections include:
Announcing the new Hotpoint Hallmark Range
Hotpoint Built-in Ovens and Crest Super-width Ovens Hotpoint Town and Country Built in Ranges Hotpoint Built-in Cooktops Hotpoint freestanding 30" and 40" Electric Ranges Hotpoint Water Heaters Hotpoint Electric Baseboard, wall and ceiling Heaters Hotpoint Built-in Dishwashers Hotpoint Food-Waste Disposers Hotpoint Refrigerator-Freezers Hotpoint Upright and Chest Freezers Hotpoint Room Air-Conditioners Hotpoint Automatic Washers and Dryers Hotpoint Coin-Operated Automatic Washer |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1963 | 24 | 52mb | $7.99 |
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Preway Gas Dishwasher Maintenance Manual
Maintenance manual for the very rare Preway Gas Dishwasher model 2530. Shows diagram of machine, full cycle chart, wiring diagram and service procedures. |
Dishwashers Published by: Preway |
1962 | 26 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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Westinghouse Automatic Dishwasher Care...Use
Full owners manual and operating instructions to the Westinghouse Roll-Out dishwasher from the mid 1950's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1955 | 20 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Maytag A606 Automatic Washer Operating Instructions and Laundering Guide
Complete operating instructions to Center Dial Maytag Washer model A606. Also included is the Laundering Guide that was packed with all Maytag washers of this era. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1974 | 32 | 35mb | $7.99 |
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The Hoover Constellation
Brochure for Hoover's floating vacuum, the Constellation, mode 858. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1970 | 2 | 2mb | $4.99 |
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1960 Westinghouse Dishwasher Brochures
Here are two full color brochures featuring the Westinghouse Roll-Out built-in Dishwasher and the Westinghouse Roll-About Portable Dishwasher. Full images and specifications included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 8 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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1963 Maytag Washer and Dryer Brochure
Here is a fun brochure showing off Maytag washers and dryers from the early 1960's. Scanned at 600dpi/super high resolution for poster print quality ability. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1963 | 4 | 39mb | $4.99 |
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Easy Spindrier Owners Manual
Easy Spindrier owners manual and operating instructions for 1950 non-spray rinse models. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Easy |
1950 | 20 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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How to Operate Your RCA Whirlpool Automatic Washer
Operating Instructions for middle of the line Whirlpool washer. Exact model # is unknown. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1962 | 2 | 2mb | $4.99 |
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Hotpoint Washer Model LK23 Operating Instructions Card
Operating instruction card for Hotpoint Automatic Washer LK23. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 4 | 3mb | $4.99 |
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1964 Easy Automatic Washer Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting Easy Automatic Washers with the Velva-Power transmission. Images of exterior and interior of each machine, full control panel views and thorough specifications for each machine included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1964 | 9 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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1963 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1963 Frigidaire Refrigerators. Models include: S-10-63, D-10-63, DA-12-63, D-12-63, D-14-63, FD-11-63, FDS-13T-1, FD-13T-63, FI-13T-63, FPDS-14T-1, FPD-14T-63, FPD-14B-63, FPI-14T-63, FPI-14B-63, FPI-16B-63. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 124 | 81mb | $7.99 |
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Parts List for Kenmore Washer
Here is the complete parts list including part numbers in high resolution for Kenmore Automatic Washers, models: 110.6514712
110.6514762 Suds Models: 110.6515712 110.6515762 All colors, White, Turquoise and Coppertone |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 12 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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Disposes Food Waste in a Twinkle of an Eye
You'll Never See or Touch Garbage Here is a wonderful brochure for GE's Food Waste Disposer known as the Disposall. Full brochure highlighting features and specifications. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 6 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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1966-1968 Automatic Washer Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for Whirlpool automatic washers from 1966 thru 1968. Includes supplements for the later models. Sections include:
Model Specifications Component Description and Functional Data Service Procedures |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 81 | 42mb | $5.04 |
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Apex Fold-a-Matic Brochure
Here is the brochure for Apex's Mangle Ironer the "Fold-a-Matic. Full images and specifications included. |
Ironers Published by: Apex |
1953 | 2 | 3mb | $4.99 |
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1975 Whirlpool Builders Catalog
This is the complete contractor and builder catalog for professionals to pick out new appliances in their residential building projects. Whirlpool Appliances included: Electric built-in cook tops Electric built-in ovens Electric set-in ranges Trash Masher compactor Free-standing ranges Range exhaust hoods Food waste disposers Automatic ice maker Built-in dishwashers Therm-O-Wall air conditioners Through-the-wall air conditioners Domestic laundry products Commercial laundry products Refrigerators |
Full Catalog Published by: Whirlpool |
1975 | 20 | 54mb | $5.99 |
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Know Your Sensi-Temp
Here is a cute and whimsically drawn guide about using the automatic element feature of top of the line General Electric ranges. Sensi-temp was a thermostatically controlled burner sensor used from the 1950's through the 1970s. It consisted of a button sensor on the element that came in contact with the pot or pan being used and measured the temperature of the pan itself. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1968 | 16 | 3mb | $7.99 |
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Getting to know your new Frigidaire Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the 1955 WV-65 Unimatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 48 | 22mb | $4.99 |
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Kenmore Automatic Dishwashers Give You Time For More Important Things
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting the 1967 line of Kenmore Roto-Rack Dishwashers, both built-in and portable models. Portable models show both front-loading and top loading models. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 8 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Easy Cavalier Dryer Owners Manual
Owners manual for Easy Dryer models DSK-E and DSK-G. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Easy |
1959 | 8 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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1956 Kelvinator Food-A-Rama/Refrigerator-Freezer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1956 Kelvinator Refrigerator-Freezers. Sections include: Refrigerator Cabinets, Refrigerating Systems, General Service, Diagnosis and Specifications Models covered: K47F-10, K67F-12 K68F-12, K69F-13 and the FOOD-A-RAMA K89F-16. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Kelvinator |
1956 | 40 | 29mb | $7.99 |
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Use and Care Instructions for your new Frigidaire Jet-Action Imperial Washer
Full operating instructions that were packed with every Frigidaire washer WIN from 1968 thru 1970 when the 1-18 washer design was introduced. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1968 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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James Dishwasher Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to all James Sweep-Flow Dishwashers from the early and mid 1950's. A fascinating look at the clear top see through dishwasher. |
Dishwashers Published by: James |
1952 | 20 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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Marquette Electric Ranges
Great brochures for the Gambles line of Electric Ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Marquette (Gambles Stores) |
1953 | 8 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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1961 Hotpoint Built-in Oven Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the entire 1961 line of Built-In Electric Ovens. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1961 | 18 | 50mb | $6.00 |
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Please note that all publications presented here at Automatic Ephemera are on average between 35 and 85 years old. This information is presented as a educational/historical reference on vintage products of the past. Any trademarks or brand names appearing on this site are for nominative use to accurately describe the content contained in these publications. The associated trademarks are the sole property of their registered owners as there is no affiliation between Automatic Ephemera and these companies. No connection to or endorsement by the trademark owners is to be construed.