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Maytag Laundering Guide


Published by Maytag in 1985-- Here is the complete laundering guide that was packed with every Maytag Washer and Dryer in the mid 1980's.

This Maytag Laundering Guide tells how to effectively use your new equipment to obtain the best results with present-day fabrics and laundering aids.

Number of Pages: 20
File Size: 23mb
Download Fee: $11.99

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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
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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
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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.


Automatic Washers
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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.
Automatic Washers
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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
Automatic Washers
Published by:
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
Service Adjustment and Replacement of Parts
Operational Complaint Charts
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.
Automatic Washers & Dryers
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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.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
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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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Thumbnail Image of Download 1959 Whirlpool Appliances Catalog
Here is a complete catalog showing all Whirlpool home appliances available for the 1959 line.

Products include:
Kitchen Cabinets and sinks,
Dishwashers,
Disposers,
Cooking Appliances,
Refrigerator/Freezers,
Automatic Washers,
Dryers,
Combination Washer/Dryer,
Air Conditioners,
Vacuum Cleaners,
Ice Cube Makers.
Full Catalog
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Whirlpool
1959 24 80mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1953 Bendix Economat Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top of the line Bendix Economat washer with the rubber squeeze tub.


Automatic Washers
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Bendix
1953 28 29mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Whirlpool Washer Owners Manual Model LXA8700
Here is the complete Operating Instructions and Laundry Guide to Whirlpool Automatic Washer Model LXA8700.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Whirlpool
1970 24 42mb $11.99

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Thumbnail Image of Download 1963 Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to six Kenmore Automatic Washers, model series: 800, 31480, 70, 600, 500 and 400.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1963 36 23mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download All Dryers Are Not Created Equal
Just like the automatic washer comparison guide available here as well, here is Maytag's just as interesting comparison of Maytag dryers to Frigidaire, Whirlpool/Kenmore and General Electric dryers.


Clothes Dryers
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Maytag
1977 16 16mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1958 Hotpoint Table and Portable Television Brochures
Table and portable televion set brochures for Hotpoint's Hi-Vi TVs.


Television
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Hotpoint
1958 12 22mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1956 Frigidaire Built In Cooking Appliances Brochure
Beautiful brochure from GM Frigidaire highlighting all of their fold-down cooptops, standard cooktops and built-in ovens for '56.


Ranges/Stoves
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Frigidaire
1956 8 10mb $9.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Beautiful 1958 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer Brochures
Here is the '58 line of General Electric refrigerator-freezers. Beautiful illustrations and full specifications included with each. Models include BH-15P, BH-13P, BH-12P, LB-12P, LB-81, NB-4P.


Refrigerators/Freezers
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General Electric
1958 12 16mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1962 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service and Parts Manual
Comprehensive service manual to 1962 Blackstone automatic washers models WAD-62-82 and WAD-62-92.

Sections include: Descriptions, Specifications, Timer Cycle Diagrams, Inspection, Uncrating, Installation, Service of Cabinet, Tub and Tank Assemblies, Service of Electrical Systems, Service of Mechanical Systems, Troubleshooting and full parts manual.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Blackstone
1962 60 30mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1986 AEG Washers and Vacuums
Here is a German language brochure highlighting the 1986 line of AEG front loading washers and vacuum cleaners.


Automatic Washers
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AEG
1986 12 9mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Speed-Wash A Laundry Without Labor
Wonderful sales brochure produced for prospective coin laundry owners on the wonders of Speed Queen "Speed-Wash" coin operated automatic washers. Brochure highlights all the features and specifications of Speed Queen coin-op washers from the late 1950's as well as all the extra's you could order for your laundromat such as dryers, water heaters and softeners, coin changes, tables and chairs, detergent dispensers, lighted signs and advertising promotional materials.


Automatic Washers
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Speed Queen
1958 24 19mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1959 Westinghouse Roll-About Dishwashers Owners Manual
Here is a rare find, complete owners manual to the Westinghouse portable top-loading dishwashers of the late 1950s.

Models include: PDW-103 and PDW-102.
Dishwashers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1959 20 13mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1959 Frigidaire Multimatic Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Frigidaire first introduced their Multimatic washers in 1959 and here is the comprehensive service manual they produced on how the machine works and how to service it. Sections include images of all models, complete in-depth specifications, cycle charts and full troubleshooting and servicing information. Models include: WCIR-59, WCI-59, WI-59, WCD-59, WD-59, WS-59.


Automatic Washers
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Frigidaire
1959 56 39mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Dormeyer Small Appliances Service Diagrams and Parts Listings
Here is an extensive collection of service parts explosions diagrams with associated part numbers. The diagrams are arranged to make servicing of Dormeyer appliances easier as you can see the order of assembly.

Products included in this book include the following:

DORMEYER BLENDER MODELS No. 5901 and 5902
DORMEYER DELUXE (3 SPEED) BLENDWEL MODEL- BL-2-WH OR MODEL 10000
DORMEYER FULLY-AUTOMATIC BROIL-WELL MODEL No. 8800
MODEL NO. BR2 DORMEYER BROIL WELL FORMERLY MODEL NO. 8600
MODEL NO. BR1-1 DORMEYER BROIL WELL FORMERLY MODEL NO. 8200-R1
DORMEYER COFFEE MAKER MODELS: 16, 16002,22000 a CP 9 SS
DORMEYER MODEL NO. 30000 DELUXE COFFEE WELL
DORMEYER MODEL #24000 DELUXE COFFEE WELL
DORMEYER MODEL NO. CP 8 BU ECONOMY COFFEE WELL
DORMEYER MODEL CP-10-CH COFFEE MAKER
DORMEYER MODEL CP-11-CH COFFEE MAKER
DORMEYER Model CP -12 Cup
DORMEYER 30 Cup Coffee Maker Model CP-30-BU
DORMEYER 40 Cup Model Coffee Model CP-40-CH
DORMEYER MODEL No. 5800 AND 5800A FRI-WELL
DORMEYER Fri-Well Model: 6000 & DF-1-CH
DORMEYER Deep Fry Cooker Models: 6200 and DF-2-BU
DORMEYER MODEL No. 9900 GRILL-WELL
DORMEYER MODEL ST-2-BU STEAM & DRY IRON WELL
DORMEYER IRON ST-3-XB and 10312
MODEL No. 12 DORMEYER IRON-WELL
DORMEYER MODEL 5000 MEAL MAKER
DORMEYER MODEL 5001 MEAL MAKER MIXER
DORMEYER MODEL 5100 MEAL MAKER MIXER - 5100 same as SM 6 WH, SM 6 WHI, 5100 same as 5100-RI, 5100-RI same as SM 15 WH
DORMEYER Portable Mixer Models 7500, 7501, 7502, 7503, 7560, 7590
DORMEYER Mixer Model 7700, 7705 Berkley, 7780 Kitchen Queen, 7785 Luraline, 7786-2 same as 85-SM-7, 7787 Mix Magic, 7795 Popular
DORMEYER Mixer Model 8300, 9501, 9502, 9503, 9600
DORMEYER MODEL No. 9700 MIX-MAID MIXER
Model 18000- Series DORMEYER PORTABLE ELECTRIC MIXER
DORMEYER MODEL HM 4WH PORTABLE ELECTRIC MIXER
DORMEYER MODEL HM SWH PORTABLE ELECTRIC MIXER
DORMEYER MIXER MODEL SM-9-WH FORMERLY 19000, SM-12-CH
DORMEYER MIXER MODEL NO. SM 14 WH
DORMEYER MIXER MODEL NO. SM 15 WH
DORMEYER MODEL SM-19-WH MIXER
MODEL SM-18-WH, ECONOMY MIXER
MODEL C0-2-WH STAND CAN OPENER
MODEL SK-5-BU BUFFET SKILLET
MODEL No. 6400 DORM EYER- FRENCH FRY SKILLET
MODEL No. 6600 ELECTRIC FRY·PAN
DORMEYER MODEL #20000 AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC SKILLET
DORMEYER MODEL #26000 (4 QT.) ELECTRIC SAUCE PAN WITH REMOVABLE PROBE TYPE HEAT CONTROL UNIT
DORMEYER MODEL No. SK 3 BU SKILLET
DORMEYER MODEL No. 6303 AUTOMATIC POP-UP TOASTER
DORMEYER MODEL TR-5-CH TOASTER
MODEL TR-6-CH and TR-7-CH TOASTER
MODEL DORMEYER NO. HD-1-PK HAIR DRYER
Small Appliances
Published by:
Dormeyer
1962 53 30mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Early Frigidaire Double Rinse Washer Service Manual
Here is the earliest Frigidaire automatic washer service manual we have found. It is from 1949 for models WJ-60 (1947), WJ-60A (1947-48), WK-60 (1948), WL-60 (1949). Included is also the complete servicing supplement covering the 1950-1952 WO-65 washer. This service manual is very comprehensive including complete Unimatic transmission tear down and rebuild instructions.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1949 77 70mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1966 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1966 Easy Automatic Washers.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Easy
1966 40 47mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Automatic Washer Timer Service Manual
This service manual is absolutely indispensable for any collector of vintage automatic washers, dryers or dishwashers. It's focus is on servicing Malloy timers. Getting timers rebuilt properly is getting harder and harder and in time we will have to completely rely on our own skills to repair these delicate timing devices. Sections include:

TIMER TEST AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT
TESTING COMPLETE TIMER
TIMER MOTOR REPLACEMENT, Mallory Timers
ESCAPEMENTS
CHECKING CONTACT PRESSURE
REPLACING TIMER THERMOSTAT

The checking contact pressure section shows how to fix the 2nd most common time issue next to timer motor failure. Mallory timers were used in most automatic washers from the 1950s thru 1970s and this service manual is valid for any brand that used Mallory timers.
Automatic Washers
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Westinghouse
1967 17 12mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Whirlpool Automatic Washer Operating Instructions
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to belt-drive Whirlpool washer model LHA5500.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Whirlpool
1978 12 6mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1961 Franklin Automatic Washer Service Manual
Complete 74 page service manual to all Franklin automatic washers. Models include AIB, AIC, AID, AIE, AIF, AIJ and AIK.

The purpose of this manual is to assist the servicer by giving them the proper knowledge that he may correctly carry out the following important points which lead to good customer relation.

A. How to correctly uncrate the Automatic Washer.

B. How to correctly install the machine.

C. How to correctly instruct the customer of its use.

D. How to correctly dismantle and reassemble machine.

E. How to diagnose and correct service reports which they might encounter.

Throughout this manual we will not refer to your individual models but will cover all variations by referring to factory model numbers which are contained in the serial number found on the serial plate of each machine. Example: XAIB-YZOOO. The letters AIB or second, third, and fourth letters and digits will indicate the factory model numbers.

Automatic Washers
Published by:
Franklin
1961 72 39mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The Dependability of Maytag
Wonderful brochure from Maytag highlighting their automatic washer, dryer, washer-dryer combo and wringer washer line. Full images and specifications for all models.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Maytag
1962 16 17mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1957 Philco-Bendix Automatic Fluff and Tumble Dryer Brochures
These brochures were produced right after the laundry division of Bendix was purchased by Philco. They highlight the first automatic dryers branded Philco-Bendix. Models include electric: DGE-C, DGE-D, DGE and gas: DGF-C, DGF-D and DGF.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Philco
1957 12 14mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Beautiful 1957 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures with beautiful illustrations and complete specifications of '57 GE Washers and Dryers.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
General Electric
1957 14 15mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 1965 Westinghouse Top-Loading Washer Brochures
Here are brochures produced right after the switch-over to Westinghouse's own design of top-loading automatic washers.

Models include: LAF200, LAF400 and LAF600. Dryers are also shown: DTF200, DTF400/DGF400 and DTF600/DGF600
Automatic Washers
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Westinghouse
1965 12 53mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse Streamliner Laundromat Service Manual
Here is the service manual to Westinghouse's first "budget" model automatic washer. It is a wonderful quintessential 1950s styled machine that was to be come the coin-op version later on. Sections include: Parts of the Laundromat, Installation, Full description of the Cycle of Operation, What to do When, Parts Replacement, Washability, General Information.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1950 44 29mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1961 Frigidaire Automatic Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1961 Frigidaire automatic washing machines. All Multimatic machines by '61. Models include WCIR-61, WCI-61, WI-61, WIAR-61, WIA-61, WCD-61, WD-61 and WDA-61. Includes complete in-depth specifications for all models, cycle charts, service instructions and complete Multimatic transmission rebuilding instructions.

1961 was the year Frigidaire introduced their 27" wide washers.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1961 112 66mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1976 Kenmore Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Complete guide to Kenmore Built-in and Portable Dishwasher models: 587.761000 and 587.760212.


Dishwashers
Published by:
Kenmore
1976 7 6mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1956 Frigidaire Imperial Washer Owners Manual
Here is a special edition of the 1956 Frigidaire washer owners manual. It was made specifically for the Imperial Unimatic model, WI-56.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1956 24 14mb $11.99

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