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Consumer Bulletin - November 1956 - Gas Ranges and Portable Typewriters


Published by Consumer Bulletin in 1956-- For November of '56 Consumer Bulletin tests full size gas ranges. Brands include: Caloric Ultramatic, Chambers, Detroit Jewell, Florence Custom Deluxe, Kenmore Twin Oven, Magic Chef, Maytag Dutch Oven , Montgomery Ward, Norge, Roper, Tappan and Welbuilt DeLuxe

Other interesting reports in this issue include:

Portable Typewriters ((Erika 10, Everest Jolson, Olympia DeLuxe SM3, Optima Elite 3, Remington Quiet-Riter, Remington TraveiRiter, Royal Quiet DeLux e , Smith-Corona Silent - Super, Underwood Deluxe Quiet Tab and the Underwood Leader).

Car Radiator Ornaments,
Automobile Anti-Freeze,
Amana Refrigerator-Freezer Combination,
Power Chain Saws (13 Brands).


Number of Pages: 32
File Size: 28mb
Download Fee: $8.99

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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.


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Westinghouse
1960 230 222mb $12.99
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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.


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1962 268 176mb $12.99
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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.
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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
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Bendix
1941 181 182mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Dishwashers
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General Electric
1948 53 $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Maytag
1961 21 19mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Frigidaire
1957 2 52mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Whirlpool
1957 42 66mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Speed Queen
1959 28 29mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Whirlpool
1989 16 37mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1972 2 42mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Frigidaire
1964 0 40mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Bendix
1952 16 21mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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.
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Bradford
1972 4 $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Ironrite
1956 28 74mn $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Hotpoint
1960 5 5mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1953 Hotpoint Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a beautifully illustrated brochure for the 1953 Line of the Hotpoint automatic washer, dryer and ironer.


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Hotpoint
1953 18 31mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1963 Frigidaire Dishwasher Brochures
Here are two brochures for Frigidaire dishwashers both undercounter and top-loading portable models.


Dishwashers
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Frigidaire
1963 0 23mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1967 8 26mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Hotpoint
1951 28 49mb $11.99

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Full operating instructions that were packed with every Frigidaire washer WIN from 1968 thru 1970 when the 1-18 washer design was introduced.


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Frigidaire
1968 4 5mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1975 Whirlpool Builders Catalog
This is the complete contractor and builder catalog for professionals to pick out new appliances in their residential building projects.

Whirlpool Appliances included:

Electric built-in cook tops
Electric built-in ovens
Electric set-in ranges
Trash Masher compactor
Free-standing ranges
Range exhaust hoods
Food waste disposers
Automatic ice maker
Built-in dishwashers
Therm-O-Wall air conditioners
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1975 20 54mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1969 Westinghouse Top Loading Washers and Matching Dryers
Brochures and spec sheets for the 1969 line of top loaders and their matching dryers.


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Westinghouse
1969 16 27mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Frigidaire Mobile Dishwashers for 1962
The VIP-Vital Information Program packs were sent to Frigidaire dealers every year in the 60s to help educate them on all of the fancy features of GM Frigidaire appliances. Each pack contains information on a different Frigidaire appliance, this pack is for top and front loading Mobile Dishwashers, both GM and D&M manufactured machines. They contain specs, data and beautiful graphics and images as well as plenty of information instructing dealers on what to say to help sell Frigidaire dishwashers to their customers.


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1962 28 22mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1969 Tupperware Catalog
Here is a fastinating look at Tupperware products available in the late 1960s.


Miscellaneous Housewares
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Tupperware
1969 48 82mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download KitchenAid 7 Series Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 7 Series KitchenAid top loading dishwashers. Models include the Electra KDC-7 and the Vari-Cycle models KDA-7 and KDW-7. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts.


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KitchenAid
1972 32 18mb $14.99
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Here are some brochures of the 1974 line of Fedders room air conditioners. Lines included are the Portable, Wall-Fit, Whisperer, Sluptura, Decorator's Choice, Slider/Casement, Super Capacity, Super Saver, Budget Pleaser and Super Special.


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Fedders
1974 42 30mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1960 Kenmore Canister Vacuum Cleaner Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to all 1960 Kenmore canister vacuum cleaners and Power Mate power nozzle. Models include: Lady Kenmore, Horizon, Saturn, Aurora and Vanguard. Also included is the complete parts list for model 116.0672 (the Horizon).


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Kenmore
1960 19 14mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download New Vacuum Cleaners, Floor Washer-Dryers and Floor Polishers for every floor care need
Full brochure from GE for their early 60's floor care line. Images and complete specifications for each model included.


Vacuum Cleaners
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General Electric
1962 4 6mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1988 Whirlpool Dishwashers Brochure
Sales literature brochure highlighting in the 1988 line of Whirlpool dishwashers. Models include:

DU1099XT DU72DOXS DU74DOXS DU76DOXS DU78DOXS DU810DXT DUBJDOXT DU8500XT DU8700XT DU89DOXT DU9000XR DU9500XS DU9700XR
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Whirlpool
1988 24 56mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download GE Dishwashers, Disposers and Compactors
Full brochures with images, features and specifications for GE Dishwashers, Garbage Disposers and Trash Compactors.


Dishwashers
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General Electric
1985 8 8mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1958 Frigidaire Ultra-Clean Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1958 Frigidaire automatic washing machines, both the Unimatic and Pulsamatic styles. Models include WCIR-58, WCI-58, WI-58, WDP-58, WD-58 and WD-58. Includes complete in-depth specifications for all models, cycle charts, service instructions and complete Unimatic and Pulsamatic rebuilding instructions.

1958 was the last year Frigidiare produced their Unimatic and Pulsamatic washers for the home. The next model year in 1959 Frigidaire introduced their Multimatic washer. Frigidaire did continue to produced the Unimatic washer until 1964 but this was for coin-operated laundries only.
Automatic Washers
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Frigidaire
1958 76 54mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1969 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to early perforated tub Blackstone automatic washers. These appear to be the first models incorporating a perforated tub.

Models include: BA-520, BA-620, BA-720.
Automatic Washers
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Blackstone
1969 33 17mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Electrical Testing Guide
This booklet shows how to do all kinds of electrical tests on Maytag Washers, Dryers and Combos from the late 50s thru the mid 60s.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
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Maytag
1965 41 6mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1962 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Full Owners Manual and Use/Care guide to 1962 Whirlpool Automatic Washers


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Whirlpool
1962 20 19mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1968 Kenmore Automatic Washer, Dryer, Combination and Wringer Models
Service supplement showing the 1968 line of Kenmore washer, dryer, wringer washer and combination washer-dryer models along with a description of features for each machine. Also includes information on the new Veri-Flex agitator and what the settings are meant for as well as the new color on the combo washer-dryer called "Contemporary Walnut with Shaded Copper" - translation - wood-tone style.


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Kenmore
1968 15 11mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1967 Philco-Ford Automatic Dishwasher Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1967/1968 line of Philco undercounter and portable dishwashers. Full images and specifications.

Models include: KC16H6, KC14H2, KP18H6, KP14H4, KP12H2, KU16H6, KU14H2, KP18G6, KP14G4, KP12G2.
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Philco
1967 10 7mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Speed Queen Coin Operated Laundry Equipment Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the mid 1980's line of Speed Queen Laundromat and Commercial Coin-Operated Washers and Dryers. Full images and specifications for each product included.

Products include:
Perforated Tub Coin-Op Top-Loaders
Front Loading Coin-op Washers
Perforated Tub Manual-Dial Control Top-Loaders
Coin-Op Dryers
Stacked Coin-Op Dryers
Large Capacity Coin-Op Laundromat Dryers
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Speed Queen
1984 14 21mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Electrical Merchandising Magazine - October 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 October 1957 Issue



Trade Publications
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Electrical Merchandising
1957 230 178mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Beautiful 1961 General Electric Automatic Washers and Washer-Dryer Combo Brochures
Absolutely beautiful brochures from GE when they introduced their newly redesigned V-12 Automatic Washers. 1961 was the year that GE change their design from solid to perforated wash baskets and this particular design was used for the next 35 years with minor changes along the way. Also included is the full four page brochure for the 1961 GE Combination washer and dryer!


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General Electric
1961 16 23mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1960 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Service Manual
Here is a double issue Tech-Talk Service Manual covering both household Refrigerator-Freezers as well as Household Upright Food Freezers.

Models covered: SA-9-60, SS-9-60, S-9-60, DA-11-60, D -11-60, D-13-60, FD-11-60, FD-13-60, FD-13T -60, FI-13T-60, FPD-13T -60, FPI-13T -60, FPI-13B-60 and FPI-15B-60, UFD-12-60, UFD-15-60, UFD-21-60, UFPD- 16-60, UFI-1 5-60 and UFPI-16-60.

Sections include: Construction, Cycle Temperature meter, Diagnosis check chart, Installation, Specifications for each model, Complete service operations, Tools, Wiring Diagrams and more.
Refrigerators/Freezers
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Frigidaire
1960 136 94mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Owners Manual For Your New 1965 Kenmore Automatic Washer
Here is the full owners manual and operating instructions packed with most Kenmore automatic washers models below the Lady Kenmore for 1965.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1965 36 25mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download How to get the most out of your Mixmaster
Here is the owners manual to the very first Sunbeam Mixmaster, model 1. It shows off the features of the mixer as well as every available attachment and how to use them. Recipes included.


Small Appliances
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Sunbeam
1935 36 21mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1975 Milnor Coin-Op and Commercial Front Loading Washer Brochures
Here are some brochures from Milnor highlighting their line of laundromat and commercial service front loading washing machines.


Automatic Washers
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Milnor
1975 6 7mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Electrical Merchandising Magazine - November 1954
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.

Particularly interesting articles in this issue:

What Can You Do With Washer Trade-ins
An Old Technique Sells Modern Dishwashers
An Automatic In Every Home
New Products announces the 1955 Frigidaire Washer and Dryer Line

Automatic Washer Ads in this issue:
Laundry Queen
Easy
Bendix
Maytag
Hotpoint with a window lid!!
ABC-o-Matic
Frigidaire's New low-priced (the Pulsamatic) Laundry Pair
Apex/Tide Detergent
Blackstone

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KitchenAid Dishwashers
Trade Publications
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Electrical Merchandising
1954 248 116mb $12.99

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