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Hotpoint Washer and Dryer Brochures


Published by Hotpoint in 1968-- Once again Hotpoint's advertising agency outdid themselves with these beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 line. Brochures include the Duo-Tub model where you can wash two loads in different water temperatures at once. Also included is the Lady Executive model as well as all other models offered. Great images and hand drawn graphics throughout.

Number of Pages: 18
File Size: 30mb
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
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
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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
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
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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 Service Manual to GE's Very First Automatic Washer
When General Electric first introduced their automatic washer they produced this service manual for the machine. Model AW6. Full service information along with cycle chart and wiring diagram.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
General Electric
1947 41 23mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse Laundromat Clothes Washer Service Manual
Complete servicing manual and wiring information for the L-104 Westinghouse Laundromat washers. This manual focuses on models L-104, but is really valid for any 1950s Westinghouse Laundromat with a Speed Changer Transmission Unit.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1956 30 29mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1957 General Electric Mobile Maid Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1957 Mobile-Maid dishwashers from GE. This manual covers model SP40P directly, but the construction and theory should be similar on all Mobile Maid models from 1957 thru the early 60's.

The 1957 General Electric Mobile Maid is completely new throughout . The styling is different, the mechanism is new and the operation improved. It has high - style appearance and clean, unobstructed lines with a hidden power cord and unicouple assembly.

Sections include:
Introduction to SP40P Mobile Maid dishwashers, Operation, Preparation of dishes, Loading racks, Capacity, Adding detergent, Connecting the dishwasher, Running the dishwasher, Cycle chart, Operating cycle, Description of components, Rack assemblies, Silverware basket, Detergent cup assembly, Front cover and cover cap, Unicouple and housing assemblies, Latching mechanism and pull button for cycle interruption, Air vent and baffle assemblies, Calrod® heating unit, Water inlet valve, Control dial assembly, Timer control, Pictorial and schematic diagram, Setting relay, Overload protector, Safety pan, Motor and pump mechanism assembly, Cover assembly, Cover hinge assembly, Tub and cabinet weld assembly, Tub and cabinet gasket, Operational schematics, Parts lists, Service hints and Operation complaint chart.
Dishwashers
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General Electric
1957 48 24mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1957 Speed Queen Washer Operating Instructions and Brochure
Complete sales literature brochure as well the operating instruction guide to 1957 Speed Queen automatic washer models A18 and A19.


Automatic Washers
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Speed Queen
1957 8 23mb $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
Published by:
Gibson
1974 16 22mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1957 General Electric Washer-Dryer Combination Brochure
Here is a wonderful brochure with beautiful illustrations and complete specifications of the 1957 GE Combination Washer-dryer.


Combination Washer/Dryers
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General Electric
1957 4 5mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The 1958 GM Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Line
Wonderful brochure containing beautiful illustrations and full specifications highlighting the entire '58 line of Frigidaire refrigerators/freezers.


Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1958 18 27mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1954 Kelvinator Wringer Washer Service Manual
Complete service manual to all Kelvinator wringers washers from 1954.

Models include: WB, WBP, WC, WCP, WE, WEP.

Sections include: Installation, Electrical and Mechanical Parts, Lubrication, Service Diagnosis, Specifications.
Wringer Washers
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Kelvinator
1954 20 15mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Waste King Imperial Hush Disposer
Brochure for the '68 Waste King Food Waste Disposer


Food Waste Disposers
Published by:
Waste King
1968 4 4mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Automatic Dryer Service Manual
In-depth service manual for the all 1959 GE Dryers. Chapters include specifications, installation, operation, adjustments, service diagnostics, disassembly, parts catalog.


Clothes Dryers
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General Electric
1959 68 47mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1978 Sears Kenmore Dryer Line
Here is a brochure that was distributed in Sears retail stores showing off their entire line of automatic dryers. Includes a nice write up on the Lady Kenmore as well as accessories available. Also shows off the compact models as well.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Kenmore
1978 11 5mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Top Loading Automatic Washer Service Manual
Around 1962 Westinghouse introduced their first top loading automatic washer which was produced by Easy for Westinghouse. Then in 1965 Westinghouse introduced their very own designed top loader. This is the first service manual for these Westinghouse designed machines. Sections include:

Features and images of each machine,
Parts Description,
Installation Instructions,
Cycle Charts show each models cycle sequences,
What to do when,
Parts Replacement,
Washability,
Wiring and Timer Diagrams
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1965 76 42mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Electrical Merchandising Magazine - May 1957
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 May 1957 Issue


Full Page Vintage Ads:
Apex Automatic Washer, Toastmaster Fry Pan, Hoover Lark Vacuum, Lau Fans, Easy Combination Washer-Dryer, Kitchen Maid Kitchens, Hotpoint Microwave Oven, Hamilton Dryer, Better Homes and Gardens, General Electric Refrigerators, Dormeyer Power Tools, 1957 Chevrolet/Frigidaire trucks, Emerson Fans, Commercial Credit, Duluxe Paint on Westinghouse Refrigerators, Ladies Home Journal, RCA-Victor Television Sets, National Accounting Machines, Tide Laundry Detergent, Voice-O-Music Stereo Systems, Woman's Friend Wringer Washers, Caloric Gas Ranges, Ironrite Mangle Ironers, Magic Chef Gas Ranges, FSP Appliance Parts, Graybar, Chromalux, White Water Heaters and Water Softeners, Hotpoint Kitchens, Youngstown Kitchens Food Waste Disposers, Speed Queen Automatic Washers, Mallory Batteries, Gibson Room Air Conditioners, Dayton Rubber Hoses, Revco Freezers, Ben-Hur Freezers, Coroaire Heaters, Hotpoint Room Air Conditioners, Pittsburg Paint and Glass, General Electric Television, KitchenAid Dishwashers, Sylvania Television Sets, American Furniture Mart, Permaglas Water Heaters, Motorolo Television Sets, RCA-Victor/Readers Digest, Lovell Pressure Wringers for Wringer Washers, Kelvinator Refrigerators.

Double Full Page Vintage Ad Spreads:
Westinghouse Dealers, Philco-Bendix top loading washer, Maytag All-Fabric Automatic Washer, Hamilton Beach Small Appliances, Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, Eureka Vacuum Cleaners, Hotpoint Built-in Appliances, General Electric Kitchens, Whirlpool Refrigerators, Whirlpool Freezers, Whirlpool Electric Ranges, Whirlpool Air Conditioners, Chicago Tribune, Admiral Refrigerators, Hotpoint Automatic Washers and Dryers, General Electric Vacuum Tubes, Norge Electric and Gas Ranges, General Electric Portable TVs, Frigidaire Sheer Look, Hotpoint Refrigerators.

3+ Page Vintage Ads or Catalogs:
Hotpoint Portable Television Sets, Vornado Automobile and Home Air Conditioners, Whirlpool Combination and Top Loading Automatic Washers, Life Magazine.


Other Ads:
West Bend 50-Cup Percolator, Tuttle & Kift, Beldon Electric Cords, Lamb Electric Motors, Dexter Twin Tub Wringer Washers, Bendix Dehumidifiers, Duratub Laundry Sinks, Fasco Fans, Driver Harris Nichrome, Toastmaster Water Heaters, Yellow Pages, Tung-Sol Vacuum Tubes.

Featured Articles:

  • Trends—Region by Region

  • Portable Sales Should be Plus Sales

  • Economic Currents

  • 92 Washers in Three Days
    Wash-your-own demonstrations on a sidewalk full of washers at Maytag Sales and Service, San Antonio, sold ...

  • Color TV Specialist
    A Norwood, Mass man is a television specialist... specifically, a color TV specialist. That’s where he puts all his merchandising effort. Here’s what he does and how he does it...

  • A Department Store Fights Back
    Despite a smaller department, fewer salesmen and less real selling, The Fair is doing a $1-million a year business against rough Chicago competition because it, like other department stores, has learned how to meet the customers' demand for price

  • $300,000 from Home Demonstrations
    Unless your salesman is eager to give a home demonstration, you're not going to make many sales," says Adair. “I've found that about 60 percent of my home demonstrations bring sales, so the more appliances my salesmen can place in the home, the more sales I'm going to get.

  • A Discount House Merchandises Recorders
    Primarily a TV dealership, the company began merchandising recorders four years ago; sold 100 for $15,000 the first year. Today, Berman's fast growing recorder operation is helping to offset faltering television sales and giving the business a semblance of balance—in radio-TV no mean trick.

  • The Electronic Microwave Oven/Range—A Revolution in Cooking
    What is probably the greatest single advance in the art of cooking that we will see in our lifetime is already here. Here are some answers to dealer questions on how it works and how it will sell. Brand new microwave ovens are highlighted including the : Whirlpool, Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Tappan, General Electric and Hotpoint microwave ovens.

  • A New Approach to Kitchen Planning
    Women who manage their households with the orderly efficiency of good business will want a kitchen that provides for all the different household operations— one centralized plant where they can launder, sew, mend, plan schedules, order, take inventories and keep their records, in addition to the regular three-meals-a- day routine. With a back-to-back plan for kitchen and laundry equipment, carefully figured space planning and double duty counters, it’s all possible in an average kitchen.

  • Brazil's Galloping Appliance Market
    Despite government restrictions nearly every appliance is sold on time—10 percent or less down—and almost nobody ever defaults. Add the fact that the consumer group is increasing 15 percent a year and it's easy to see why South America's biggest country is off to a running boom

  • Major Appliance Service: Repairing Electric Clothes Dryer
    Control features and safety devices are the complicating factors in dryer service and a good job requires both knowledge and concentration

  • Electric Appliance News—New Products

  • News—Trade Report

  • Color TV Program

  • EDITORIAL: Not Price Alone


Introduction of New Products for 1957 Section - (1 to 5 paragraphs about each product):
Hollywood Frozen Food Oven, Quicfreeze Refrigerators, Dormeyer Portable Mixer, Sunbeam Ironmaster, Miro-Matic Frypan, Maytag Refrigerator-Freezers, Gibson Chest Freezers, Westinghouse Refrigerators, Maytag Freezer, Blendal Blenders, Vernois Built-in Cooking Appliances, Philco Air Conditioner, Dominion Table Stove, Caloric Ranges, Quickfreeze Freezers, Sunbeam Electric Blanket, Gilber Griddle, Doryeyer Mix-Maid stand Mixer, Eureka Vacuum Cleaner, Universal Table Stove, Broan Fan, Rex Window Fan, Quacker Wall Furnace, National Food Waste Disposer, York Air Conditioner, Swanson Clocks, Dayton Fans, Broil-King Slicer and Mixer, Quick Light Charcoal Lighter, Royal Chef Grills, Westinghouse TV, Packard Bell Color Television, Andrea Console Television, Packard-Bell Televison, Philco Portable TV, Olympic Television, Zenith Portable Radios, Granco Radio, Packard-Bell Radio, Starbeam Antenna, RCA-Victor Hi-Fi, Packard-Bell Garage Door Opener, Universal Coffeematic, Electrolux Vacuum Turb-o-Utility, Toro Pony,

General Electric Co.'s 1958 clothes dryer, soon to be introduced, will feature an automatic, de-wrinkler.

Strictly Experimental is this combination freezer-electronic range which General Electric demonstrated lost month. Housewife simply makes menu selection by pushing up to six of the 14 selector keys at top of unit. Dishes are then automatically conveyed to electronic oven at proper intervals so that completed meal comes out at one time. The freezer racks con be loaded with either pre-frozen commercial foods or home-prep a red meals . G-E officials emphasize that unit is nothing more than logical development of existing appliances and "does no take the place of a good cook." Instead, the XP C-1 allows housewife to prepare meals in advance and frees her from work while meal is being cooked.

Trade Publications
Published by:
Electrical Merchandising
1957 182 97mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1935-1955 Easy Spin-Dryer Washer Parts Catalog
Here is a fascinating look at the early history of the Easy Spin-Dryer washers from what appears to be the very first model all the way through the mid 1950's. Different wash methods and agitators were designed as well as solid tub and perforated tub spinners.


Twin Tub Washers
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Easy
1955 107 78mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1967 Philco-Ford Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1967 line of Philco gas and electric clothes dryers. Full images, control panel views and specifications and machine price list included.

Models include: DG-6G8, DE-6G8, DG-6G4, DE-6G4, DG-6G3, DE-6G3, DG-6G2, DE-6G2,
Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Philco
1967 20 16mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Beautiful 1957 General Electric Built-In Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures showing off GE's very rare 30" as well as the standard 24" roll-out built-in dishwashers. Unlike dishwashers of today, these machines rolled out from under the counter in a big drawer style fashion. They washes with a metal impeller that spun at 1750 rpm at the bottom of the tank.


Dishwashers
Published by:
General Electric
1957 8 13mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1956 Zenith Products Catalog
Beautiful large format trade show catalog for the Zenith Royalty line of entertainment products for the home. Includes Television Sets with new Flash-Matic tuning, Disk Jockey Record Players, Cobra-Matic Record Players, Clock and Table Radios.


Television
Published by:
Zenith
1956 12 25mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Sunbeam Controlled Heat Automatic Frypan Owners Manual
Full owners manual and operating instructions for Sunbeam's wonderful automatic frypan from the 1950's. Both 10" and 12" models. Includes operating instructions, how to care for the unit and delicious recipes, including how to bake a cake in your frypan!


Small Appliances
Published by:
Sunbeam
1953 20 12mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Waste King Dishwashers
Full brochure of the entire 1961 Waste King Universal dishwasher line. Images and complete specifications for each model included.


Dishwashers
Published by:
Waste King
1961 6 8mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download An Introduction to Cleaning
An absolutely adorable handout for junior high school level home economics classes created by the Hoover Company.

Why wait 'til your room's a wreck and Mom's on the verge of a breakdown? A clean, attractive room is nice in every way- to study in, dress in, sleep in, dream in-TRY IT!
Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
Hoover
1960 4 3mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Wringer Washer Parts Catalog
Parts list for Maytag Wringer Washers - N Series. Original pages are soiled slightly but text and images are very clear and printable.


Wringer Washers
Published by:
Maytag
1953 18 10mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Hamilton Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Beautifully illustrated brochures showing off the 1958 line of Hamilton Laundry products. Includes full specifications for each model.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Hamilton
1958 18 28mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Wringer Washer Instruction Book
Complete owners manual and operating instructions for all Maytag wringer washers from the 1950s and 1960s. Models include E2L, J2L, N2L, E2LP, J2LP AND N2LP.


Wringer Washers
Published by:
Maytag
1959 23 15mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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 $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Hotpoint Automatic Washer Brochures
Sales lit brochures for the 1973 Hotpoint washer line. These were the last models of the Chicago factory made solid-tub Hotpoint washers. The next year Hotpoint introduced their GE made, Hotpoint badged automatic washer line.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Hotpoint
1973 16 22mb $8.99

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