A Progress Report On Whirlpool
Unity of Purpose: An Introduction by Board Chairman Walter G Seeger
An Interview on Policy with President Elisha Gray II
Decentralization of the Manufacturing Operations
An Interview on Finances with Vice President of Finance Mason Smith
The 1957 Models of the Whirlpool Full Major Appliance Line
An Interview with Vice President of RCA Whirlpool Sales John Hurley
How the Whirlpool Organization Plan Works
Specialized Machines Make the Combination Washer-Dryer Perforated Wash Tub
Flexible Electrostatic System Applies Porcelain Enamel
Employee Relations In Action at the Marion Division
What Whirlpool Did to the Harvester Plant
Product Development Committees Coordinate Department Efforts
Design of the Month: RCA Whirlpool Imperial Refrigerator-Freezer
Appliance Service Is Put In A New Perspective

Whirlpool/Kenmore
GE/Hotpoint/JC Penny
Frigidaire/White Westinghouse
Speed Queen

Topics include:
Basic Maytag Automatic Washer Features
Comparison of Capacity & Water Usage
Washing Action Comparison
Cabinet Finish Comparison
Hinge Comparison
Service Access Comparison
Low Post Drive
Drive System Comparison
Hose Comparison
Drum Finish Comparison
Air Seal Comparison
Rear Drum Support Comparison
Front Drum Support Comparison
Idler Pulley Comparison
Belt Drive Comparison
Door Insulation Comparison
Heating Element
Air Flow Comparison

Also includes complete information on current models of the time with full specifications and control panel views.

What 'ol Lonely has been up to

Clean Clothes the Maytag Way, tells the story of why Maytag automatic washers clean clothes so well.

Maytag Dishwasher TV tie-in ads

Changes in Today's Fabrics

News Shorts

1975 to 1978 Maytag Literature listing

New Dryer Brochure

plus more

Cabinets and Backguards
Control Panels
Electrical Controls and Timers
Unimatic Transmission
Pulsamatic Transmission
Multimatic Transmission
Agitator Parts
Tubs Parts
Outer Tubs and Tub Rings
Water Pump and Water Carrying Parts
Water Mixing Valves
Ready Reference Chart

Dryer Sections:
Cabinets and Backguards
Control Panels
Electrical Controls and Timers
Door Parts
Blower Parts
Filtrator and Filter Parts
Drum and Hanger Parts
Heater Assemblies
Gas Valve Assembly
Ready Reference Chart

Using the Westinghouse Dishwasher Properly

How to check the 1954 Westinghouse Range Electronic Surface Unit Properly

How to Replace the front motor bearing on Westinghouse 20" Fans

Adjustable Disposer Impellers

New Waste-Away Gaskets


#2 May-June 1954:

Introducing the new 1954 Westinghouse Custom Laundromat Twins and how they differ from others

Lint Wipers added to dryer baskets

Columbus Refrigeration Units

A new replacement bowl for the Westinghouse Cooker-Fryer

How to check the Westinghouse Roasters thermostat

How to get a steam iron ready for use

Oven Cleaning Systems
Microwave Ovens
30" Americana H-Lo Ranges
Mark 27 Drop-in Ranges
30" and 21" Free Standing Ranges
Built-In Ovens
Built-In Cooktops & Range Hoods
Range and Oven Dimensions
Home Laundry - Washers
Home Laundry - Dryers
Compact Washer and Dryer
Central Air Conditioning and Heating
Built-In Air Conditioners
Refrigerator Freezers
Built-In Dishwashers
Food Waste Disposers
Trash Compactors
Wiring Devices
Major Appliance Distributors

RCDH-637, RCDH-637V, RCIH-639, RCIH-639V

Apartment Range:
RAH-4


Looking for a Use and Care Guide for Frigidaire Flair Ranges? Please see this manual: Frigidaire Flair Owners Manual

Looking for parts information for Frigidaire ranges? Please see Please see this manual: Vintage Frigidaire Appliance Parts Reference Catalog

• The New Look in Vacuum Cleaners

Full discussion and ratings of 17 1959 Vacuum Cleaners

• Electric Coffee Makers

14 Percolators and the Sunbeam Coffeemaster Vacuum coffee maker, 6 failed electrical tests!

• Automobile Instrumentation


• Buying a Man's Washable Suit


• Viewers for Color Slides


• Sunglasses


• Wonder Drugs


• Sad end to men's dreams of a self-tilling garden


• Bargains from Europe


• How to clean a lens

Regular Features Include:

• The Consumers’ Observation Post


• Brief cumulative index


• Listings of Current Phonograph Records


• Ratings of Current Motion Pictures

This is an invaluable 270 page resource for all Maytag collectors. Having the part numbers is essential in doing internet and eBay searches for rare parts which many times can be found by searching by the part number.

Models include: AM, AMP, A2MP, A3MP, A4MP, 101, 121, 102, 140, 140S, 123, 123S, 130, 131, 131S, 141, 141S, 132, 132S, 142, 142S, 124, 124S, 126, 126S, 160, 160S,125, 125S.

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.

RCDH-637, RCDH-637V, RCIH-639, RCIH-639V

Apartment Range:
RAH-4


Looking for a Use and Care Guide for Frigidaire Flair Ranges? Please see this manual: Frigidaire Flair Owners Manual

Looking for parts information for Frigidaire ranges? Please see Please see this manual: Vintage Frigidaire Appliance Parts Reference Catalog

Introduction:, MAYTAG APPLIANCE TEST METER, General Use, Resistance Measurements, Resistance Valve Charts Automatic Washers Automatic Dryers Dishwashers, Voltage Checks, VOLT-WATTMETER, General Use, Readings Over 2000 Watts, Wattage Charts Automatic Washers Automatic Dryers Dishwashers Disposers, CLAMP-ON AMMETER, General Use, Amperage Charts Automatic Washers Automatic Dryers Dishwashers Disposers, Voltage Checks, MOTOR TEST CORD, General Use Dryer Motor Checks Washer Motor Checks Dishwasher Motor Checks, , , , ,

Automatic Washers:, WILL NOT FILL, Washer Will Not Fill or Spin, Washer Will Not Fill For Wash, But Will Spin, Washer Will Not Fill for a Specific Water Temperature Selection, Washer Will Not Fill For Rinse Cycle, No Cool-Down Fill, Hot and Cold Water Temperatures Reversed Slow Fill, Warm Water Temperature Too Cool or Too Hot Washer Overflows, WILL NOT AGITATE, Fills Okay, Motor Will Not Run Won't Agitate - Burns Belt Won't Agitate - Motor is Running, Agitate a Few Minutes - Then Stops and Starts Filling Again Won't Agitate Delicate Cycle - Fabric-Matic Models Slow Agitation, Agitates Continuously - Timer Won't Advance Spins at Start of Agitation, WILL NOT SPIN, Will Agitate, But Will Not Spin, Washer Tries to Spin - Motor Shuts Off, Slow Pump Out, Slow Spin Acceleration, Spin Continuously - Timer Won't Advance, Washer Continues to Agitate and Spin With Lid Raised, Washer Continues to Spin With Lid Raised - Brake is Not Working, MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS, Washer Spins Out Properly on Damp Dry But Advances to Next Cycle - Agitate Dry, Timer Advances Into Next Cycle - Washer Full of Water, Washer Noisy During Agitation, Suction Noise During Agitation, Washer Noisy at Beginning or During Spin, Buzzing Noise During Fill, Washer Noisy at End of Spin (Squealing), Buzzing Noise at End of Cycle - Timer in Off Position Agitator Will Not Stay in Place (Flys Off Agitator Post), Water Pipes Vibrating When Water Shuts Off Clothes Getting Caught Between Tubs or in Pump Clothes Not Coming Clean Washer Goes Off Balance Too Easily, DIVERTER VALVE DIFFICULTIES Washer Won't Save Water Washer Won't Return Water Diverter Valve Noisy When Activated, OIL LEAKS WATER LEAKS, SCHEMATICS models: A106, A107, A108, A207, A208, A308, A408, A608, A806, plus all S Suds-Saver Models.

Dryers:, WILL NOT RUN, Dryer Won't Start or Run, Drive Motor Runs - Drum Won't Turn, Motor Runs a Few Minutes - Motor Overload Protector Opens, Dryer Blows Fuses or Trips Circuit Breaker, WILL NOT DRY, Dryer Won't Heat (Motor Runs), Improper Drying - Clothes Wrinkled, Harsh or Takes Too Long to Dry Clothes, WILL NOT SHUTOFF, Time Dry Models DE91, D106, D107, D110, D210and D308 Auto Dry Models D309, D408, D409, D410, D510 and D610 Won't Shut Off on Air Fluff (D510), Electronic Control Dryers D608, D710, D808 and D810 Dryer Won't Shut Off - Solenoid Never Energizes D608, D808 D710, D810, Dryer Won't Shut Off - Solenoid Energizes, MISCELLANEOUS, Dryer Noisy, Buzzer Too Loud or Too Soft (Auto Dry Models), Buzzer Will Not Buzz at End of Cycle (Auto Dry Models), Buzzer Stays on Too Long or Goes Off Too Quickly (Auto Dry Models), Buzzer Will Not Buzz During Press Care Setting (D610 Dryers), Miscellaneous Pertaining to Electronic Control Dryers (D608, D710, D808, D810) Dryer Shuts Off Before Clothes Are Dry (All Models), Timer Will Not Advance During Permanent Press With Adjustable Press Care (D810) Repeating Chime Does Not Ring - Permanent Press Cycle on All Models Repeating Chime Does Not Sound During Permanent Press With Adjustable Press Care Setting (D810 Dryers), Chime Not Loud Enough Clothes Not Dry Enough, ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS, "08" Models, "10" Models.


Dishwashers:, WILL NOT PROGRAM (WU900 ONLY), Dishwasher Won't Program, WILL NOT FILL, Dishwasher Won't Fill Dishwasher Won't Fill For Rinse Hot Water Temperature Too Cool Dishwasher Overflows Slow Fill, Water Won't Stay in Dishwasher (Siphoning), Not Enough Water in Dishwasher, WILL NOT WASH, Dishwasher Won't Circulate (Wash), Timer Won't Advance From Wash to Drain, Poor Circulation, Dishes Not Coming Clean, Detergent Cup Will Not Trip, Rinse Dispenser Won't Work, DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN, Won't Drain, Will Circulate Properly Slow Drain, Dishwasher Tries to Drain, Motor Shuts Off on Overload Protector Dishwasher Won't Advance From Drain to Off, DISHES WILL NOT DRY, Dishwasher Won't Dry, MISCELLANEOUS, Dishwasher Leaks Dishwasher Noisy Water Pipes Vibrating, SCHEMATICS.

Disposers: WILL NOT OPERATE, Disposer will not run, MISCELLANEOUS, Water Leaks, Disposer Noisy - Vibration Won't grind, ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS, FC, FB.

KDC-15
KD-35
KD-55

Dimensions-LG2 Dryer
Dimensions-LB 1 Dryer
Operation of LG2 Condenser Dryer
Operation of LB1 Blower Dryer
Installation lnstructions-LG2 Dryer
Installation lnstructions-LB1 Dryer
SERVICING
LG2 & LB1 Timer & Control Dial
LG2 & LB 1 Thermostat
LG2 & LB1 High-Limit Thermal Cut-Out
LG2 & LB1 Heating Units
LG2 & LB1 Motor
LG2 & LB1 Door Gasket, Door Panels, & Door Latch
LG2 & LB 1 Door Switch
LG2 & LB 1 Cabinet Panels
LG2 & LB 1 Drum Housing Panel
LG2 & LB1 Drum
LG2 & LB1 Main Bearing
LG2 & LB1 Idler Pulley & Arm Assembly
LG2 Water Inlet Valve
LG2 Condensing Chamber
LG2 Drain Pump
LB1 Blower Assembly
LG2 Wiring Diagram
LB 1 Wiring Diagram

WT4, WT2, WT22, WT1, WCIT, WIT, WIAT, WCDT, WCDAT, WAT.

The booklet you are now reading has been designed to help you know your Bison thoroughly, so you can enjoy the utmost value from your purchase. You may want to keep this booklet in your Accessories Box where it will be handy when you want to refer to it.

We know you will enjoy your Bison ... and we welcome you to the big family of happy Bison owners.

Adaptation of 10MX4 Sink Tops on MC13P800
Dishwashers
Assembly of MC11P481 Cable and MC11P488
Jumper to 2CM16 Timer-
Checking the Water Level in the Ml7, 10, 30,
32MC1 Hotpoint Dishwashers
Chinaware in the Dishwasher
Circuits Controlling the Operation of Inlet Valve
Detergents -Effect on Counter and Sink Linoleum
Difference Between 2CM16 & 2CM17 Dishwasher
Timers -
Dishwasher Porcelain Top Availability and
Interchangeability Chart
SW193P302 Dishwasher Timer Cycle of Operation
How to Test 2CM16 & 2CM17 Timers
Improved Soap Dish & Drain Adapter Assemblies
Introduction of New 48" Non-Electric Sink
Leaking Dishwasher Doors
Low Water Pressure and Its Effect on the
Operation of the Dishwasher
MllP540 Motor No Longer Available From Factory
New Line of Hotpoint Dishwashers
New Return Spring for Inlet Valve
Operational Complaint Chart,
Proper Water Level in all Gasketless Door Type
Hotpoint Dishwashers
MCP13P205 Pump and Motor Assembly
Rack Adjustment
Removal of Wonderflo Faucet and Soap Dish on
10MC16 & 10MCP16 Hotpoint Dishwashers
Removing the Detergent Cup
Removing the Dishwasher Drain Valve
Removing the Inner Door oflOMC Line Dishwasher
Replacing the Detergent Cup Cable
Replacing Earlier CM type Timers with MC11P565
Timer Accessory Kit
CE21P2 Solenoid and CE6P2 Solenoid
Sticking Drain Valve
Typical Plumbing Dimensions for 1950 Line of
Hotpoint Electric Dishwashers & Disposalls
MC4P56i Vent Supersedure
Water Overflow on the Dishwasher Motor
Water Samples ·
Wonder flo Faucet

DISPOSALLS
Control Cover Parts
Flo'w Inter lock
Hi -Boy Trap
New 16MWP4 Assembly
New Hotpoint Disposalls -Cat Nos 10MW5 & 10MWP5
Operational Complaint Chart
Replacement Assemblies
Support Ring Gasket - J-1 Disposal!
Top Flange
Typical Plumbing Dimensions for 1950 Line of Hotpoint Electric Disposalls & Dishwashers,
Use of the Disposal! with a Private Septic Tank System



Hotpoint's Servicegrams were produced 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.

Models include:
862-8630-90-010, -011, -012, -013,
862-8630-91-010, -011, -012, -013
862-9610-90-010
862-961 0-91-010
862-9640-90-010, -011
862-9640-91-010, -011
862-9930-90-019
862-9930-91-019

Brands listed in this guide go back to the 1920's and earlier...

Ald, Alladin, Ambassador, Amc, American Beauty, American Ironing Machine, American Laundry, Apex, Appl Corp Of America, Armaid, Automatic, Barlow & Seelig, Barton, Beam, Bee-Vac, Bendix, Birtman, Blackstone, Block, Bock, Bryant, Caloric, Capre, Cavalier, Centrex, Century, Cissell, Classic, Clesco, Clipper, Coin-Clean, Conlon-Moore, Constellation, Cook, Co-Op, Coronado, Crosley, Cussin & Fearn, Defender, Dexter, Douglas, Dowagiac, Duchess, Duplex, Duracrest, Easy, Econowash, Fairbanks-Morse, Faultless, Fedders, Federal, Firestone, Franklin, Frigidaire, Gainaday, Gamble Skogmo, General Electric, Getz, Gibson, Glover, Golden, Granger, Grant, Graybar, Hamilton, Hammond, Holland/Rieger, Horton, Hotpoint, Hotpoint, Hudson, Hudson, Hummer, Hurley, International Dryer Corp., Iron Rite, Jacobs, Kelvinator, Kenmore, Launderall, Launderama, Laundry Queen, Leonard, Magnetic, Marquette, Marshall Wells, Maytag, Meadows, Mil, Minier, Mola, Monarch, Monitor, Montgomery Ward, Mza, Newton Maid, 1900 Corp., Norge, Ocean Wave, O'keefe & Merritt, One Minute, Pellerin Milnor, Penncrest, Permette, E J Perry Corporation, Philco-Bendix, Philgas, Pioneer, Quebec, Rheem, Roman Enterprises, Roper, Rural, Safe-T-Steam, Savage, Sea Wave, Simplex, Skelgas, Speedee, Speed Queen, Speedy, Standard, Stanley, Stiglitz, Sun-Aire, Sunshine, Superior, Temco, Thor, Trojan, Troy, Trump, Unico, Unimac, Universal, Upton, Vamco, Vanity, Vic, Voss, Wardway, Wascomat & Wascator, Waterwitch, Western Auto, Western Beacon, Westinghouse, Whirldry, Whirlpool, White House, Wichita Precision Tool, Windsor, Wizard, Woman's Friend, Woodrow and Zenith .

INTRODUCTION
- Purpose
- History
- Operation
- Models / Features
- Production Changes
- Warranty
STRUCTURE AND COMPONENTS
- General
- Structure/ Components Only On Potscrubber II Models
- Structure/ Components Common With Potscrubber Ill Models
- Structure/ Components Common With Plastisol Tub Models
FIELD CORRECTIONS
- General
- Model SD1 050 - Field Corrections
- All Models - Field Corrrections
ELECTRICAL
- General 18
- Schematics/ Switch Charts / Timer Cam Charts
- SD1 050/ 1070 Cycle Selections And Operation
- SD950 / 953 / 970 Cycle Selections And Operation
- SD870 Cycle Selections And Operation
WRAP UP
- Electrical Field Rework
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Conclusion
CHARTS
I - Model Changes
II - SD1 050 Field Corrections
Ill - Field Corrections (2 Pages)
IV - SD1 050-01 Schematic
V - SD1 050 - 01 Cam Chart
VI - SD1 050 - 03, -04, 1070 Schematic
VII - SD1050 - 03, - 04, 1070 Cam Chart
VIII - SD950-02 , 970 Schematic
IX - SD950-02 , 970 Schematic
X - SD870 Schematic

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