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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Guide to Better Washing With Your Speed Queen Wringer Washer
Here is the 32 page washing guide that was packed with Speed Queen Wringer Washers in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Actual Operating Instructions are located here: |
Wringer Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1982 | 32 | 17mb | $12.99 |
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Hotpoint Portable Washer Technical Manual
Here is the technical manual all Japanese made Hotpoint portable impeller washers. Covers servicing and general specifications/technical information. Sections include:
Installation Requirements
Operation Cycle Explanation, Electrical And Water Consumption Component Servicing Control Panel Assembly Tub And Basket Assembly Drive And Drain System Suspension Clutch Assembly Electrical System Motor, Clutch Electrical Schematic WLPl0l0N and WLP1030P |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1973 | 10 | 4mb | $12.99 |
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How to use your new Signature Vibra-Beat Vacuum Cleaner
Complete use and care guide that was packed with every Montgomery Ward Vacuum Cleaner, model SP-335A. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Montgomery Ward |
1963 | 6 | 3mb | $11.99 |
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Your Guide to Washday Drying Ease with your Maytag Dryer
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instruction to Maytag's most Top of the Line air-flow style clothes dryers from 1960. Models include: 641C and 741C. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1960 | 20 | 7mb | $11.99 |
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KitchenAid Model 3C Mixer Owners Manual
Full owners manual, operating instructions and a ton of recipes for the Model 3C planetary kitchen mixer. Full instructions and recipes for using the following attachment as well: Can Opener,
Food Chopper/Meat Grinder Fruit Juicer, Ice Cream Freezer, Knife Sharpener, Oil Dropper, Pea Sheller, Silver Buffer, Slicer and Shredder. |
Small Appliances Published by: KitchenAid |
1954 | 40 | 26mb | $11.99 |
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In-Sink-Erator Reversing Action Disposer Brochure
"TWO-DIRECTIONAL SHREDDING!" Here is a brochure highlighting the In-Sink-Erator Food Waste Disposer from the early 1950s. Complete images, specifications and installation information included. This is from a time when In-Sink-Erator an independent company and was made by the In-Sink-Erator Manufacturing Company - Racine, WI. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: In-Sink-Erator |
1951 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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For Care-Free Living Set Your Heart on Crosley-Bendix
Full appliance catalog showing off Bendix and Crosley appliances and kitchens. Includes: washers and dryers, washer-dryer combos, ranges, sinks and disposers, dishwashers, freezers, room air conditioners, refrigerators, water heaters, radios and televison sets. Full images and specifications for all models! |
Full Catalog Published by: Bendix |
1954 | 16 | 17mb | $8.99 |
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Easy Cavalier and Holiday Automatic Washer Service Manual Supplement
The complete service manual supplement for Easy Automatic Washers models ASH and AEH. Sections include:
Uncrating and Inspection,
Cabinet Dimensions, Specifications, Installation, Cycle of Operation Charts for Full and Partial Loads, Operation Chart, Dismantling and Reassembly, Replacement of Parts, Adjustments, Inoperative Conditions, Warranty Policy and Wiring Diagrams. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1958 | 33 | 23mb | $12.99 |
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Apex Wash-a-Matic Service Manual Parts List
Here is a manual concentrating on the parts breakdown and disassembly/reassembly of the Apex Wash-a-Matic 3000 series drive mechanism. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Apex |
1952 | 6 | 2mb | $12.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-16 Series Portable Dishwasher Brochure
Beautiful brochure from Hobart highlighting the new 16 series portable dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1971 | 4 | 5mb | $9.99 |
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1958 Westinghouse Electric Range Owners Manuals
Here are the owners manuals to most of the 1958 line of Westinghouse Electric Ranges and Ovens all packaged together in one complete hi-resolution pdf file. Models include:
Imperial 40 AL-40
Ambassador 40 BL-40 Imperial 30 AL-30 Ambassador 30 BL-30 Aristocrat 40 CL-40 Aristocrat 30 CL-30 BLS-40, BLK-30, BLS-30, CLS-40, CLS-30 Congratulations on the addition of the new Westinghouse Electric Range to your kitchen. You will find it one of the most responsive and efficient electric servants you have ever owned ... You will love the speed, accuracy and ease of use. You'll find that many cooking operations that once took a lot of time can now be done automatically. No longer will you have to stand at the range and stir foods while they cook ... or lift lids to see whether water has boiled away. No longer will you have to guess when food is done. The accurate, automatic controls of your Westinghouse Electric Range will give you the same fine results, day in and day out, with a minimum of effort on your part. Probably you have a fine reputation for your skill in baking. The Miracle-Sealed Oven of your Westinghouse Range will delight you ... it will give you perfect results every time ... without worry on your part. Perhaps, too, you have several pet recipes for foods cooked on the Range surface . . . foods done exactly to the degree of doneness that you prefer. Because your Westinghouse Range surface units will deliver any degree of heat you select, you can cook these dishes to perfection every time. To get the results your Westinghouse is capable of giving, it is important that you read this book carefully. In it you will find detailed instructions on the care and use of your range. If you follow these instructions carefully, your range will' give you many years of trouble free service and you and your range will become wonderful cooking partners. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1958 | 84 | 84mb | $12.99 |
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1962 Kelvinator Room Air Conditioner Brochures
Here are some sales literature brochures from Kelvinator highlighting the Spacette, Custom, Magic Mount and Giant models. |
Air Conditioners Published by: Kelvinator |
1962 | 8 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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Kelvinator Gas Ranges Brochure
This brochure highlights Kelvinator's gas ranges from the mid 60's. Full images and specifications included. Models include: RG-900G, RG-571B, RG-371B, RG-551B, RG-351B, RG-531B, RG-331B and RG-131B. |
Gas Stoves Published by: Kelvinator |
1964 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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Using Your New Frigidaire Filtramatic Electric Dryer
Here is the complete owners manual to the very first Frigidaire Filtrator clothes dryers. Models TR-60 and TR-60-2 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1952 | 20 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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1963 Beam Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Complete service manual and parts list to the rare Beam dishwasher. |
Dishwashers Published by: Beam |
1963 | 32 | 16mb | $12.99 |
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1970 Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to the following 1970 Kenmore washers series: 29750 20500 20400. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1969 | 36 | 28mb | $11.99 |
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1986 White-Westinghouse Dishwasher Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1986 White-Westinghouse dishwashers. Models include: SU210JXC1, SU770JXR1, SU330JXR1, SU980JXR1, SU550JXR1 and SC560JXR1. Sections include: Safety, Introduction, Full Control Panel Views, Warranty, Specifications, Installation, Product Operation, Systems Operation, Service Diagnosis, Functional Components and Parts, Wiring Diagrams and Home Ec Talk. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1986 | 53 | 44mb | $12.99 |
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1955 Sylvania Radios
Complete brochure with beautiful images and specifications for the entire 1955 line of Sylvania Clock radios, Table radios, Portable radios and Hi-Fidelity Phonographs. |
Radio/Record Players Published by: Sylvania |
1955 | 22 | 26mb | $12.99 |
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Facts About Your New Mixer
Full owners manual and use/care guide to all triple-beat GE stand mixers from the 1950's. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 48 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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Hotpoint All Porcelain Washers and Dryers
Brochure highlighting the 1966 Hotpoint line of washers and dryers. Images and specifications included. "First with the features women want most". |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1966 | 5 | 9mb | $8.99 |
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1973 Smith-Corona Typewriter Brochures
Here are some wonderful sales literature brochures from Smith-Corona highlighting their line of portable typewriters. Models include: Coronet Super 12, Coronet Super 10, Electra 120, Electric 12, Electric 10, Corsair Deluxe and the Super G. |
Home Products Published by: Smith-Corona |
1973 | 10 | 16mb | $8.99 |
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1955 Frigidaire Range Service and Parts Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 1955 Frigidaire Electric Ranges including troubleshooting, service and wiring diagrams. Also includes complete parts diagrams with breakdowns and part numbers for all 1955 Frigidaire Ranges. Models included: RV-3, RV-4, RV-10, RV-15, RV-20, RV-25, RV-26, RV-30, RV-35, RV-38, RV-45, RV-60, RV-70. RV-25G, RV-251G, RV-252G, RV-38G, RV-381G, RV-382G, RV-45G, RV-70G, RV-701G AND RV-702G. Shows all parts and part numbers, including special accessories. 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 Range. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 100 | 68mb | $14.99 |
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Maytag A606 Automatic Washer Operating Instructions and Laundering Guide
Complete operating instructions to Center Dial Maytag Washer model A606. Also included is the Laundering Guide that was packed with all Maytag washers of this era. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1974 | 32 | 35mb | $11.99 |
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1962 Frigidaire Flair Electric Ranges Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual, operating instructions, cleaning/care information and cooking guides to all 1962 Frigidaire Flair Ranges. Models include: RCIB-645-2, RCIB-635-2, RCDB-640-2 and RCDB-630-2. Looking for a Service Manual for Frigidaire Flair Ranges? Please see this manual: Frigidaire Flair Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1961 | 38 | 23mb | $12.99 |
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Use and Care Guide for Westinghouse Top Loading Washer LAJ450
Here is the complete Use and Care guide to Westinghouse Automatic Washer LAJ450. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1969 | 20 | 16mb | $11.99 |
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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.