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Imperial Model Washer and Dryer Brochures


Published by Whirlpool in 1958-- Beautiful brochures for the Imperial Line which is a step down from Top of the Line. Washer models EA-80/85 and Gas Dryer model ED-85.

Number of Pages: 8
File Size: 14mb
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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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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 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 $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Hotpoint Perforated Tub Washer Technical Manual
Here is the complete technical manual with supplements through 1980 on all General Electric made Hotpoint washers. Covers servicing and general specifications/technical information on all washers from the 1970's.

Sections include:
Agitator Assembly
Cam Charts
Cover Assembly
Dispenser - Bleach
Dispenser - Detergent
Dispenser - Fabric Softener
Hoses
Lid Switch
Motor & Clutch Assembly
Motor & Relay
Pump
Rapid Wash System
Schematics/Wiring Diagram
Switches
Suds Save
Suspension System
Suspension Cable
Timer Assembly
Transmission
Tub & Basket
Tub-To-Basket Gap
Water Inlet Valve
Water Level Switch
Water System
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Hotpoint
1973 108 43mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1962 Norge Dryer Operating Instructions
Here is the complete operating instruction card to Norge dryers, DE-G-200 and DG-G-220.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Norge
1962 4 2mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download KitchenAid KD-18 Series Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 18 Series KitchenAid dishwashers. Models include KDS-18, KDP-18, KDI-18, KDC-18, KDS-38, KDC-38, KDS-58, KDI-58, KDC-58. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts.


Dishwashers
Published by:
KitchenAid
1977 45 28mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1980 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 GE Electric Refrigerators. Images and Full detailed specifications included for each model.

Appliances highlighted:

Side-by-Side No-Frost Refrigerator/Freezers
No Frost Top-Freezer Refrigerator/Freezers
Manual and Cycle-Defrost Refrigerator/Freezers
Food Freezers
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
General Electric
1980 10 12mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - March 1963
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 March 1963 Issue


On The Cover:
Philco’s Six-Pac
Philco-Bendix Compact drycleaner is engineered for field assembly. A complete look into their Coin-Operated Drycleaning Units.

Featured Articles:
Drive to Tighten Regulations
FTC plans to survey interlocking company directorates .

An Editorial: The First Step?
Dealer group proposes warranty, guaranty definitions.

The Coin Op Industry Today
An industry appraisal by NALCC Pres. John Crouse.

Norge's Versatile Conveyors
Huge system boosts efficiency of Ft. Smith operation.

Arvin’s Wall-To-Wall Heater
Design of the Month: Operates from three positions.

New Heat Pump System
Friedrich eliminates “backwash” with one-way filter.

Norge's Dual-Cycle Drycleaner
Lightly soiled items may be cleaned in 38 min cycle.

Gas Appliance Research
Key topic of gas utilization conference April 16-18.

Monthly Features:
Letters
Meetings
News
Ways & Means
Supplier News
AM Notes
People
Appliance Shipments
New Products
Literature
What's New in Appliances
Advertisers
Random Harvest

Trade Publications
Published by:
Appliance Manufacturer
1963 104 47mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1969 Frigidaire Dishwasher Tech-Talk Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 1969 Frigidaire dishwashers.

Models include:

TOP LOADING MOBILES FRONT LOADING DISHMOBILES
DW-STP, DW-DTP, DW-CDTP, DW-ITP, DW-CITP, DW-DMP, DW-CDMP, DW-IMP, DW-CIMP

FRONT LOADING UNDERCOUNTER
DW-DUP, DW-COUP, DW-IUP, DW-CIUP

FRONT LOADING DISHMOBILES
DW-STP, DW-DTP, DW-CDTP, DW-ITP, DW-CITP, DW-DMP, DW-CDMP, DW-IMP, DW-CIMP
Dishwashers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1969 67 45mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Frigidaire Refrigeration Component Diagnosis
Here is a wonderful refrigeration primer for anyone interested in fixing or restoring vintage refrigerators. Manual goes into the full explanations of how to determine if the systems are working perfectly and how to troubleshoot what is wrong if they are somehow not working properly.

Sections include:
TABLES
I Capacitor Test Wattage at Various Test Voltages
II Designations of Fluorocarbon Refrigerants
III Performance Data
IV Performance Data
V Vapor Pressure, PSIG
VI Refrig0Plate Temperatures
VII DrierFilter and Compressor Line Connector Kits
VIII RAC Typical Capacity Table

COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
Forward
Safety
Procedure on Initial Service Call
Refrigeration Performance Complaints
Diagnosis Chart
Proper Use of VoltWattmeter
Proper Use of Compressor Test Cord with Wattmeter
RI CompressorElectrical Check
Checking Capacitors

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Evaporator
Compressor
Condenser
DrierFilter
Precaution Against Using Alcohol in Refrigeration Systems
Capillary Line
REFRIGERANTS
Care and Use of Refrigerant Drums
First Aid Treatment
PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING PRESSURE GAUGES
Operating Pressure Test Procedure

SYSTEM PRESSURES
Use of Different Refrigerants
One Line of Products vs Another
Heat Load
Ambient or Room Temperature
Condenser
Refrigerant Charge
Incorrect Refrigerant Charge, Overcharge
Incorrect Refrigerant Charge, Shortage
Symptoms of a Refrigerant Shortage
Restriction
Air in the System
Inefficient Compressor
Refrigerant Oil
Burnt Oil Check

CYCLAMATIC SYSTEM
LEAK TEST PROCEDURE
EVACUATION PROCEDURE
RECHARGE PROCEDURE
COMPONENT REPAIR
Precautions
O-Ring Fittings
Soldering Procedure
Solders Soft
Solder Hard
Solder Making A Joint
General (Soldering)
Silver Soldering

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT OF COMPRESSORS OTHER THAN
FRIGIDAIRE RI COMPRESSORS
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE USE AND CARE OF THE VALVE CORE
ACCESS TOOL
ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS
Service Diagnosis and Testing
Thermostat Analysis Short
Cycling Condition Iced
Coil Condition Cool
Ambient Operation
Low Voltage
High Voltage
Motor Protector
Compressor
Fan and Blower Alignment
Fan Motor Oiling
Checking Capacity
Component Replacement
Component Refrigerant Line Connections
Compressor Replacement
Evaporator and Condenser Replacement
DrierFilter Installation
Charging Procedure Leak
Test

Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1973 53 42mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1961 Frigidaire Automatic Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1961 Frigidaire automatic washing machines. All Multimatic machines by '61. Models include WCIR-61, WCI-61, WI-61, WIAR-61, WIA-61, WCD-61, WD-61 and WDA-61. Includes complete in-depth specifications for all models, cycle charts, service instructions and complete Multimatic transmission rebuilding instructions.

1961 was the year Frigidaire introduced their 27" wide washers.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1961 112 66mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Entire '74 Line of General Electric Clothes Dryers
These brochures highlight the entire 1974 GE Dryer line.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
General Electric
1974 13 22mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1976 Montgomery Ward Washer Service Manual
Complete service manual to Montgomery Ward washer model UAN-6316A, made by Westinghouse.

Sections include: Complete Product Descriptions and Specifications, Timer Cycle Chart, Installation, Servicing, Troubleshooting and a fun Service Quiz!
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Montgomery Ward
1976 80 54mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Electrical Merchandising Magazine - February 1959
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.

Index of the February 1959 Issue


Full Page Vintage Ads:
McGraw Edison Air Conditioners, Westinghouse Air Conditioners, Waste King Dishwashers, Hoover Vacuum Cleaners/Floor Polishers, Hotpoint Appliances, Philco Electric Ranges, Dominion Coffee Maker, Maytag Automatic Washers, Atlas Aire Fans, Ben-Hur Freezers, Frigidaire Appliances, Lawn-Boy, Presto Coffeemakers, Chicago Tribune, Chevrolet Trucks, Remington Shavers, Aetna Life, National Electric Living Program, Honeywell Gas Valves, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Regina Vacuum Cleaners, Frigidaire Golden Rule Service, Roper Gas Ranges, Fasco Fans, General Electric Motors, Philco Appliance Marketing, Signal Fans, Presto Small Appliances, Westinghouse Fans, Blackstone Automatic Washers and Dryers, Caloric Gas Ranges, Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, Coolerator Air Conditioners, Gibson Air Conditioners, Grabar Appliances, Kelvinator Air Conditioners, Senora Television-Radio-Hi-Fi, General Electric Vacuum Cleaners, Frigidaire Air Conditioners, Philco Air Conditioners, Sylvania, United States Steel, Sylvania Clock Radios, Olympic Hi-Fi, Hamilton Dryers, Kelvinator Dealer Awards.

Double Full Page Vintage Ad Spreads:
Waste King Dishwashers, R&M Hunter Fans, General Electric Telechron Clocks, Hotpoint Refrigerator-Freezer, Westinghouse Light Blubs, Gold Starred Gas Ranges, RCA-Victor Television Sets, Admiral Television Sets, Amana Air Conditioners, Sylvania High-Fi, Motorola Television Sets, Zenith TV and Radio, Hotpoint Condenser Dryers, General Electric Fans, York Air Conditioners, RCA Stereo, Norge Refrigerator and Dispensomat Automatic Washers, Philco Radios, Hamilton Beach Hat-Box Vacuum Cleaner and Appliances, GE Credit.

3+ Page Vintage Ads or Catalogs:
16 Page Whirlpool Appliances Catalog, Chrysler Air-Temp Air Conditioners, Fedders Air Conditioners.

Other Ads:
Toastmaster Water Heaters, Chromolux Heating Elements, Arvin Stereo, Yellow Pages, Arvin Radios, Whirlpool FSP Parts, Westinghouse Dehumidifiers,


Featured Articles:

  • Trends—Region by Region

  • Stock Market Report... the industry on Wall Street

  • How’s Business... retail sales at a glance

  • Economic Currents

  • SPECIAL REPORT: Fans and Air Conditioners

  • Will Air Conditioning Begin Setting Sales Records Again

  • He Sold 135 Units in February

  • He Sells Them Like Sacks of Sugar

  • He Concentrates on Special Markets

  • Cold Weather Cools Off Fan Sales

  • He Sells Nothing But Fans He Promotes ’Em 12 Months a Year

  • Who Says Vacuum Cleaner Home Demonstrations Are Dead?

  • TV and Major Appliances in the Market Basket Idea Digest

  • He Nets 14 Percent on Custom Built Hi-Fi

  • Electric Blankets Everywhere

  • Better Home Merchandising: The Department of Ideas - Better Kitchen Merchandising

  • They Turn Appliance Shoppers into Kitchen Customers

  • What’s New In Chicago?

  • The Houseware’s Show

  • One of the most revolutionary of prototype appliances at the Market was this ultrasonic dishwasher by Westinghouse.

    G-E calls this radical new cabinet a power storage center. Elevator section rises from base at touch of button.

    This Maytag washer features a "timed bleach injector" which makes possible automatic, safe machine bleaching.

    A dream appliance last year, this Hotpoint range is now being produced commercially. It has flop-down surface units.

    Line-up of stereo in Philco space illustrates industry's swing to one-piece units. Side speakers, baffles broaden sound source.

    Model tuning TV :from bed draws attention to Admiral remote tuner, first such device available for low-priced portables.


  • The NARDA Convention


Introduction of New Products for 1959 Section - (1 to 5 paragraphs about each product):
Westinghouse Built-in Oven, Westinghouse Built-In Wall Refrigerator Freezer, Westinghouse Air Conditioners, Kitchen-Aire Range Hood, Admiral Ranges, Refrigerators, Built-in Ranges, Air-Conditioners, Ironrite Built-in Ironers, Hamilton Beach Hat-Box Vacuum Cleaner, Chrysler Air-Temp Air-Conditioners, Westinghouse Evaporative Coolers, Sub-Zero Built-in Refrigerator Freezers, Herrmidifer Humidifier, Astral Portable Refrigerators, Tappan Built-in Ranges and Refrigerators, Westinghouse Vacuum Cleaners, Ben-Hur Bar Refrigerators, Lovell Wringers, Welbuilt Range, Oasis Dehumidifiers, General Electric Vacuum Cleaner, Westinghouse Fans, Emerson-Pryne Range Hood, Bern Air-King Humidifiers, Columbia Stereo-Phonos, General Electric Radios, Motorola TV and Stereo, Sylvania Stereo Hi-Fi, RCA-Victor Radios, Olympic 1959 Electronic Line, Setchell-Carlson Radio-Phono, Emerson Phonoradio Combination, Sylvania Clock-Radio, Concert Organ.
Trade Publications
Published by:
Electrical Merchandising
1959 180 93mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download KitchenAid 17 Series Dishwasher Built-In Brochures and Owners Manual
Full brochure with images and complete specifications as well as the complete owners manual for KitchenAid 17 series dishwashers.

Brochure for models: KDS-17, KDI-17, KDC-17 and KDI-17.
Owners manual for models: portables: KDS-57, KDI-57, built-ins: KDS-17, KDI-17, KDC-17 and KDI-17, sink combination: KDC-37.
Dishwashers
Published by:
KitchenAid
1974 26 23mb $9.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1980 Sears-Kenmore Builders Catalog
This is the complete contractor and builder catalog for professionals to pick out new appliances in their residential building projects.

Kenmore Appliances included:

Built-in Cooktops
Built-in Ovens
Electric Ranges
Drop-in Ranges
Gas Ranges
Range Hoods
Micro-Classic Microwave Range Combinations
Microwave Ovens
Side by Side Refrigerators
Top Freezer Refrigerators
Frostless Refrigerators-Freezers
Automatic Defrost Refrigerator-Freezers
Dishwashers
Garbage Disposers
Trash Compactor
Hot Water Sink Dispenser
Water Heaters
Coin-Operated Commercial Washers and Dryers
Automatic Washers and Dryers
Wood Burning Fireplaces
Central Heating Furnaces
Split System Heat Pumps
Wall Air-Conditioners
Central Vacuum Cleaner System

Full Catalog
Published by:
Kenmore
1980 31 40mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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 $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The Worlds Newest Kitchen Ideas
The Home Owners Manual of Kitchen Planning and Decorating! Complete 24 page sales literature catalog for everything Youngstown Kitchens made available to homeowners in the early post-war era. Includes images and specifications for all Youngstown Jet-Tower Dishwashers and Disposall units, full kitchen planner including all metal kitchen cabinets and storage units, porcelain sinks, drawer units and everything else to make a beautful new shiny 1950s Kitchen! Beautiful pictures and hand drawn illustrations throughout!


Dishwashers
Published by:
Youngstown Kitchens
1952 24 37mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download KitchenAid KD-12 Series Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete owners manuals and operating instructions to all 12 series KitchenAid automatic dishwashers from 1957 through the early 1960s. Models include KD-12, KD-12P, KD-22, KD-22P, KD-32, KD-32P, KD-52P.


Dishwashers
Published by:
KitchenAid
1959 24 10mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1956 Hotpoint Kitchen Range Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1956 line of Hotpoint Electric Ranges. Full features and specs and images included. Also includes brochure of optional accessories for the '56 line of ranges.

Models include:
RD25, RC24, RG3, RB69, RB70, RF3, RB68, RB67, RB60, RB61
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Hotpoint
1956 35 91mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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 $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Norge Double-Capacity Front Loading Washer Brochure
Gorgeous brochure for Norge's very first automatic washers, it's bolt-down front loader!


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Norge
1950 4 5mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1960 Frigidaire 40 Inch Electric Range Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to all 1960 40" Frigidaire electric ranges.

Models include: RCI-75-60, RI-55-60, RCD-71-60, RS-10-60, RD-20-60 and RDD-20-60.

Sections include: Control Panel Information, About Surface Cooking, About Oven Cooking, Cleaning and Care, Pull 'N Clean Oven, Special Instructions, Accessories about your Range, If You Need Service, etc.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1960 40 49mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Ronson Whisper Quiet Blender Brochure.
Here is a wonderful brochure for the Ronson Blender from their Whisper Quiet series. Images and complete specifications included.


Small Appliances
Published by:
Ronson
1974 4 7mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download All Dryers Are Not Created Equal
Just like the automatic washer comparison guide available here as well, here is Maytag's just as interesting comparison of Maytag dryers to Frigidaire, Whirlpool/Kenmore and General Electric dryers.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Maytag
1977 16 16mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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 $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1980 General Electric Dishwashers, Trash-Compactors and Food-Waste Disposers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 GE Electric Dishwashers, Trash Compactors and Food-Waste Disposers. Full control panel display images, machines photos and full detailed specifications included for each model.

Appliances highlighted:

Potscrubber Built-In Dishwashers
Potscrubber III Built-In Dishwashers
Portable/Convertible Dishwashers
Trash Compactors
Food Waste Disposers
Dishwashers
Published by:
General Electric
1980 8 10mb $8.99

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