VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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1948 General Electric Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is service manual for servicing all GE dishwashers from the late 1940s. Sections include:
General Information
Removal of Stains & Films on China and Glassware Service Qualities of Dinnerware Type S-10 Dishwasher Mechanism and Washing Cycle Operation of Dishwasher Operating Cycle Basic Assemblies of the S-10 Dishwasher Mechanism Service Adjustment and Replacement of Parts Operational Complaint Charts |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1948 | 53 | $12.99 | |
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Maytag Super Highlander Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Maytag washer model A502 and A502S (suds-saver model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1961 | 21 | 19mb | $11.99 |
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1957 Frigidaire Control-Tower Washers and Dryers Poster
Here is an oversized wall poster advertising the 1957 line of Frigidaire washers and dryers. Scanned at high resolution this is a beautifully illustrated poster with images and full feature descriptions plus specifications. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1957 | 2 | 52mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Whirlpool Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to both built-in front loading and portable top loading whirlpool Dishwashers. Models include: W-5770010, W-5770000, W-5872110 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1957 | 42 | 66mb | $12.99 |
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1959 Speed Queen Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual and operating instructions to Speed Queen automatic washer models: A21, A22 and A24. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1959 | 28 | 29mb | $11.99 |
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1989 Whirlpool Laundry Appliances Catalog
Here is the complete laundry line from Whirlpool from the late 1980s. Complete images and specifications for each model shown. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1989 | 16 | 37mb | $14.99 |
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1972 Westinghouse Dishwashers Fold-Out Wall Poster
Here is a great wall poster highlighting the features and specifications of all Westinghouse built-in and portable dishwashers from the early 1970s. Please note fold lines of the poster are visible as they could not be removed during the clean up process however all text and images are still completely visible. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1972 | 2 | 42mb | $8.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Automatic Washer Wall Poster
Here is a large scan of both sides of a big wall poster showing off Frigidaire automatic washers and their matching dryers. Models include: WCI-64, WIA-64, WDA-64, WCD-64, WD-64, WCDA-64. Full size poster scanned at high resolution gives great views to zoom-in on. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 0 | 40mb | $8.99 |
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Walk Away from Washday Drudgery by Bendix
Here is a wonder advertising book produced by Bendix to show off their Front Loading washers, rubber squeeze tub top-loading washers, dryer and ironer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1952 | 16 | 21mb | $8.99 |
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1972 Brandford-Grants Washer and Dryer Fold-Out Brochure
Here is a RARE piece of sales literature from Grant's who produced the Bradford name of laundry appliances. These machines were built by Franklin. Full fold-out brochure highlighting their lines of washers and dryers with images and specifications included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Bradford |
1972 | 4 | $8.99 | |
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1956 Ironrite Ironer Owners Manual
Here is the full use and care and how to iron different types of clothing manual to Ironrite model 95. |
Ironers Published by: Ironrite |
1956 | 28 | 74mn | $11.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the use and care guide packed with every 1960 Hotpoint automatic washer model LW060. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 5 | 5mb | $11.99 |
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1953 Hotpoint Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a beautifully illustrated brochure for the 1953 Line of the Hotpoint automatic washer, dryer and ironer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1953 | 18 | 31mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Frigidaire Dishwasher Brochures
Here are two brochures for Frigidaire dishwashers both undercounter and top-loading portable models. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 0 | 23mb | $8.99 |
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1967 Westinghouse Washer and Dryer Brochure
Here are the sales literature brochures for the Top of the Line Westinghouse top-loading washer and electric clothes dryer for 1967. Models: LAH850, DEH850. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1967 | 8 | 26mb | $8.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete Use/Care and Owners Manual for all 1951 Hotpoint Dishwashers, Disposers and sink combinations. Models include: MC-16, MD-5, MC-14. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 28 | 49mb | $11.99 |
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1960 Kelvinator Dryers Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1960 Kelvinator gas and electric dryers. Model include: DE-90M, DE-50M, DE-20M, DG-90M, DG-50M, DG-20M. Sections include: General Information, Electrical Components, Gas Components, Parts and their replacement, Service Diagnosis and Specifications.. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Kelvinator |
1960 | 30 | 21mb | $12.99 |
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1990 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Beautiful brochure highlighting the 2nd to last generation of helical drive Newton made Maytag laundry appliances. Models include:
washers: A9800, A9700, A9400, A9200, A7800, A7500, A7300.
dryers: D9900, D9800, D7600, D7500, D7400, D4000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1990 | 16 | 32mb | $14.99 |
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KitchenAid 14 Series Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 14 series KitchenAid dishwashers. This includes illustrations of all parts and their part numbers necessary for doing a parts search on old, hard to find replacement parts. Also include is the listing of available kits and accessories at the time these dishwashers were made. Models include: KDS-14 KDI-14
KDC-14 KDS-14P KDI-14P KDC-14P |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1961 | 64 | 28mb | $14.99 |
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Blackstone Model 150 Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to Blackstone's second generation automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1950 | 51 | 42mb | $12.99 |
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Model 66 Instruction Book - The New Hoover Cleaner
Full owners manual and operating instructions for Hoover Convertible Vacuum Cleaner model 66. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1958 | 16 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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1973 JCPenny Compact Washer Service and Parts Manuals
Here is the service manual to all JCPenny Compact Washers made in Japan in the mid 1970's. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: JCPenny |
1973 | 26 | 12mb | $12.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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Which Maytag Are You
Big foldout sales literature brochure highlighting the differences between the all the Maytag automatic washers of the early 1970s. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 8 | 19mb | $8.99 |
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1967 Philco Top-Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive parts and service manual for 1967 Philco Top-Loading Portable Dishwashers. Models include: KP12G2, KP14G4 and KP18G6. Sections include Installation and Full Specifications, Timer Sequence Charts, Wiring Diagrams, Service Procedures, Trouble-shooting, Parts Lists and Detailed Service Illustrations. |
Dishwashers Published by: Philco |
1967 | 52 | 27mb | $12.99 |
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Planning Your New General Electric Kitchen and Laundry
Here is a beautiful catalog of GE appliances from the early 1950's showing off GE's new appliances and how to plan for them. |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1951 | 12 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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1975 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1975 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: RS-30, RSE-36, RDG-35, RDG-38, RCDEG-38, RCDEG-37C, RD-15, RDG-20, RDE-20, RCIE-71, RCDG-67V, RGDEG-637V, RCIEG-639CV. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1975 | 107 | 76mb | $14.99 |
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1952 Kenmore Ken-Cart Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to Kenmore Ken-Kart Vacuum Cleaners from the early 1950's. Model 116.732. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Kenmore |
8 | 8 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1972 Maytag Automatic Washers Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the majority of the quintessential Maytag washers of the 1970's. Sections include: General information and control panels, specifications, cycle charts, installation, comprehensive troubleshooting and service procedures, how to access all parts, wiring diagrams and electrical circuity. Models include: A106, A206, A406, A606, A806, A107, A207, A407. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1972 | 97 | 50mb | $14.99 |
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1957 Speed Queen Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual for all home models of Speed Queen's automatic washers. Models included: A18, A19, A20 and A20F. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 34 | 16mb | $12.99 |
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Philco-Bendix Commercial Double-Load Washers and Dry Cleaner Brochures
Many of us remember these coin operated washers in the laundromats from years ago. Here are some sales brochures showing the dial control and coin op version of these commercial automatic washers. Also included is a brochure for the Philco-Bendix coin-operated Deluxe Dry Cleaner. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1971 | 8 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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Use and Care instructions for Westinghouse Cross-Vane Tumbling Dryers
Here is the complete owners manual, operating instructions, venting recommendations and installations instructions for Westinghouse Clothes Dryer DE470M and DG470M. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1973 | 16 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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1956 ABC Wringer Washer Brochures
Brochures highlighting the 1956 line of ABC wringer washers. |
Wringer Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1956 | 8 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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How to get the most out of your Sunbeam MixMaster
Full Owners manual, operating instructions, suggested receipes and replacement parts information for the Sunbeam MixMaster model 11. |
Small Appliances Published by: Sunbeam |
1956 | 41 | 18mb | $11.99 |
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AMC Automatic Washer Installation, Operating and Customer Maintenance Manual
Here is the complete owners manual packed with the Associated Merchandising Corporation's (AMC) automatic washer model A154AP. |
Automatic Washers Published by: AMC |
1951 | 11 | 6mb | $11.99 |
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1956 Philco Starflight Electric Ranges Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the entire 1956 of Philco Electric ranges. Models include: 4610, 869, 469, 865, 465, 464, 461, 367, 365, 363, 265. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Philco |
1956 | 26 | 20mb | $8.99 |
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Daytons Semi-Annual Home Sale
Typical sales catalog of a classic major American regional department store in the 60s. Unlike today the department stores sold everything for the home. Among other things this catalog features furniture, major appliances, small appliances, vacuums and televisons. |
Store Catalog Pages Published by: Daytons |
1969 | 32 | 37mb | $8.99 |
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1968-1972 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Technical and Service Manual
Here is the complete technical and service information binder for all solid-tub Hotpoint automatic washers from the late 1960s thru the end of this design in 1973. A in-depth look at the Hotpoint Duo-Tub system is included. Models highlighted: WLW1020L WLW11OOL WLW11OOL WLW1600L WLW1600L WLW1600U WLW1600U WLW1630L WLW1630L WLW1630U WLW2020L WLW2020L WLW2100L WLW2400L WLW2400U WLW2600L WLW2600U WLW2600U WLW2600U WLW2620L WLW2620L WLW2620L WLW2620U WLW2620U WLW2625U WLW2630L WLW2630L WLW2630L WLW2630U WLW2630U WLW4800L WLW4800L WLW480SL WLW4820L WLW4820L WLW4830L WLW4830L WLW4900L WLW4900L WLW4950L WLW5000L WLW5000L |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1973 | 163 | 56mb | $14.99 |
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1959 Frigidaire 40 Inch Electric Ranges Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to all 40" Frigidaire Electric Ranges from 1959. Models include: RCI-75-59, RI-55-59, RCD-71-59, RD-20-59 and RS-10-59. Sections include:
Control Panel Controls, Surface Cooking, Oven Cooking, Cleaning and Care, Pull 'n Clean Oven, Special Information, Accessories and Before you call service.
Also included is the 8 page instructions on how to use the Rotisserie Attachment. If you are looking for the comprehensive service manual to these ranges it is located here: 1959 Frigidaire Range Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 52 | $12.99 | |
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KitchenAid KD-14 Series Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete owners manuals and operating instructions to all 14 series KitchenAid automatic dishwashers from the early 1960s. Models include KDS-14, KDI-14, KDC-14. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1960 | 24 | 14mb | $11.99 |
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1952 General Electric Refrigerator Product Man
1952 General Electric Service Manual covering Home Refrigerator and Freezers. GE's Product Man Service Manuals were produced monthly to keep service personnel up to date with new products, appliance specifications, appliance service instructions, troubleshooting procedures, older product repair and parts changes, installation instructions, customer complaints and recommendations, testing procedures, tools for repairs, wiring diagrams, timer charts, appliance history and evolution and other important information regarding their appliances. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1952 | 118 | 43mb | $14.99 |
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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.