VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1950 Westinghouse Laundromat Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure from Westinghouse showing off their new 1950 model Laundromat model L-5. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 16 | 42mb | $8.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 day |
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1957 Speed Queen Washer Operating Instructions and Brochure
Complete sales literature brochure as well the operating instruction guide to 1957 Speed Queen automatic washer models A18 and A19. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 8 | 23mb | $11.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 day |
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1987 Whirlpool Laundry Products Catalog
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting the 1987 line of Whirlpool Washers and Dryers. Models include washers: LA3400XS, LA4400XS LA5400XS, LA6300XS, LA5000XS, LA5300XS, LA5500XS, LA5700XS, LA6150XS, LA7700XS, LA3800XS, LA5380XS, LA5580XS, LA5800XS, LA7800XS, LABBOOXS, LA9800XS. dryers: LE/G2000XS, LE/G3000XS, LE/G5700XS, LE/G5800XS, LE/G6150XS, LE/G7800XS, LE/G9800XS. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1987 | 24 | 67mb | $14.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 day |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beuatiful brochures for the 1960 line of Hotpoint Automatic Washers. Models include: LW090, LW070, LW060, LW050, LW0506, LW030, LW025. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 16 | 67mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Dryer Brochures
Brochures highligting the 1960 line of Hotpoint clothes dryers. Modes Include: LC090, LB090, LB070, LB050, LB030 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 10 | 38mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Pyrex Glassware Retail Catalog
Here is a wonderful and rare catalog of Pyrex-ware glass kitchen products. Products include: Clear ovenware, Town & Country, Turquoise, Early American, Pink, Primary sets, Casseroles, Coffee pots, saucepans, double boilers, dishware and tumblers, salt/pepper shakers. Full retail price list included at end for all products. |
Full Catalog Published by: Pyrex |
1963 | 0 | 47mb | $14.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Cooking Appliances Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting the 1960 line of electric ranges, cooktops, built-in ovens and the Customline Crest line of ranges as well. Models include:
RB75-A, RB65-A, RB45-A, RB18-A, RB15-A, RA-301, RA-101, CustomLine Crest RU75-A, RU45-A, RR25-A, RJ85-A, RJ65-A, RJ35-A, RJ34-A, RJ15-A, RL75-A, RJ77-A, RJ-76A, |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 38 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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1984 General Electric Washer Use and Care Book
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to GE Automatic Washer model WWA8364V. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1984 | 32 | 63mb | $11.99 |
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1962 General Electric Washers and Dryers Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the 1962 line of GE automatic washers, combination washer/dryers, utility sink washer and dryers. High resolution scan of 600dpi for crisp Images and full specifications included. Models include... Washers: WA-1050W, WA-950W, WA-850W, WA-750W, WA-650W, WA-550W Dryers: DA-1020W, DA-920W, DA-820W, DA-720W, DA-620W, DA-520W Utility/Sink Washer: WB2050W Undercounter Dryer: DU2020W Combination Washer/Dryers: WD-860W, WD-560W |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 32 | 149mb | $14.99 |
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GE Pull-Out Dishwasher Operating Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating use/care instructions to 1962 General Electric pull-out built-in dishwashers models: SU66 and SU60. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 24 | 35mb | $11.99 |
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1962 General Electric Range-Oven Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the 1962 line of GE free standing electric ranges and cooking appliances, including the Americana models!
High resolution scan of 600dpi for crisp Images and full specifications included.
Models include... J790W, J792W, J760W, J762W, J791W, J761W, J763W, J408W, J750W, J304W, J404W, J303W, J403W, J406W, J402W, J302W, J400W, J401W, J301W, J299W. Also included is the planning dimensions book the Americana model J790W. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 0 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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Maytag Washer Model 142B-142SB Owners Manual
Here is a rare owners manual on the first major center-dial Maytag automatic washer. Models include both 142B and 142SB (suds saver model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 26 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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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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1970 Maytag Dishwasher Brochure
Very fun brochure highligting the Maytag top-of-the line dishwasher of the early 1970s. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 6 | 29mb | $8.99 |
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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 Published by: Westinghouse |
1965 | 12 | 53mb | $8.99 |
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1954 Whirlpool Home Laundry Appliances Book
Here is an absolute beautifully illustrated catalog in book form from Whirlpool highlighting their 1954 line of home laundry appliances. Products include automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers and mangle ironer. Scanned at 600ddpi high resolution for a beautiful pdf file. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1954 | 52 | 171mb | $14.99 |
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Early Kenmore Dishwasher Owners Manual
I'm guessing this book is from around 1956. This is probably the first front-loading home dishwasher ever marketed by Kenmore. It's made by D&M. The dishwasher in the earlier Sears catalogs was marketed under the name Homart as a top-loading machine. Full operating instructions, cycle chart, installation instructions and parts list included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1956 | 36 | 40mb | $12.99 |
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1972 Dexter Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is a look at the Philco-Bendix made Dexter Double-Load front loading commercial washer. What is interesting about this machine is it was designed with an overflow hose designed to overflow away suds about the 1/2 way mark of the window! Full service manual including specifications, troubleshooting and service procedures. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Dexter |
1972 | 72 | 31mb | $14.99 |
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1954 Hamilton Gas Dryer Service Manual
Complete service manual to Hamilton gas dryer model 360G. Sections include: General, Installation, Exhaust system, Cabinet Panels, Controls, Gas Parts, Drum and Transmission, Troubleshooting, Service Agencies. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hamilton |
1954 | 54 | 67mb | $14.99 |
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1969 Tupperware Catalog
Here is a fastinating look at Tupperware products available in the late 1960s. |
Miscellaneous Housewares Published by: Tupperware |
1969 | 48 | 82mb | $12.99 |
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1976 Kenmore Washer Service Manual
Retail generic service manual covering all Kenmore washers both full size and portable models. Sections include: Predelivery Requirements
Installation Procedure
Moving Preparations Component Description & Service Procedures: Water System Mechanical System Electrical System Cycle of Operation Compact Washers Troubleshooting Charts Wiring Terminal Designation Wiring Diagrams and how to read them Lubrication Instructions Sample Parts List |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1976 | 84 | 93mb | $14.99 |
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Classroom Textbook on Servicing Electric Ranges
Originally written in 1963 and updated in 1972 these were classroom textbooks for learning how to repair electrical appliances. A fascinating look at how appliance repair was taught and a great primer to learn how to repair vintage electric ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: NRI |
1972 | 68 | 109mb | $14.99 |
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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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1964-1969 Whirlpool Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Whirlpool made dishwashers from 1964-1969. Full specifications and historical design changes for each model, complete troubleshooting, service procedure information and wiring schematics. Models include: SLU-70, SLU-76, SLU-80, SLU-82, SLU-90, SCL-95, SLC-100, SLC-200, SLC-300, SPU-68, SPU-70, SPU-80, SPU-90, SPC-100, SPC-200, SPC-300, SRC-60, SCR-70, SRC-80, SRC-90, SRU-60, SRU-70, SRU-80, SRU-85, SRU-90, SSU-70, SSU-80, SSU-85, SSU-90, SSU-100, SSF-60, SSF-70, SSF-80, SSF-90, SSF-100, STU-70, STU-80, STU-90, STU-100, STF-60, STF-70, STF-80, STF-90, STF-100 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1969 | 155 | 192mb | $14.99 |
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1947 General Electric Ranges Owners Manual
Here is the complete owner's manual and use/care guide to all 1947 General Electric freestanding electric ranges. Models included:
Stratoliner: DDI-47
Airliner: CDI-47 Leader: CTI-47 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1947 | 56 | 74mb | $12.99 |
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Speed Queen Washer Model A39 Brochure and Installation Instructions
Here is the sales brochure and installation instructions for Speed Queen washer model A39. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 3 | 2mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid 20 Series Dishwasher Training Booklet
Here is a fascinating 40 page book looking at how Hobart educated their sales reps to show off all the features and quality of the 20-Series KitchenAid Dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1983 | 40 | 28mb | $9.99 |
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Eljer Fine Plumbing Fixtures and Brass Goods Catalog
Here is the complete condensed trade catalog highlighting the Eljer line of plumbing products in the early 1950's. Products include:
The Legation Bathtubs
Riviera Corner Bathtubs Riviera Recess Bathtubs Vitreous China Lavatories/Bathroom Sinks Enameled Cast Iron Lavatories/Bathroom Sinks Vitreous China Closets/Toilets Vitreous China Drinking Fountains Duo and Duo-Line Sinks Ledgbak and Envoy Sinks Enameled Cast Iron Sinks Laundry Trays and Service Sinks Enameled Cast Iron Wash Sink and Trough Urinals Plumbers' Brass Goods |
Home Products Published by: Eljer |
1951 | 24 | 23mb | $8.99 |
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GE Textolite TOPics
Brochure for GE Kitchen Countertops. "A new experience in kitchen living with GE TextoliteŽ plastic counter surfacing years of wear...minutes of care". |
Miscellaneous Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 8 | 10mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid 15 Series Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instruction for all 15 series top loading KitchenAid portable dishwashers. Models include:
variCycle: KD-5, KDA-5, KDW-5,
Electra: KDY-5, KDE-5, KDC-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1964 | 16 | $11.99 | |
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KitchenAid 18-Series Dishwasher Owners Manual, Installation Instructions and Dishwasher Comparison Advertising Chart
This is a three in one file. Part one has the entire KitchenAid 18-Series Dishwasher Owners Manual including the KDS-18. Part two is the installation instructions for the 18 series dishwashers. Part three is a top-of-the-line Dishwasher comparison chart comparing all aspects of the KitchenAid KDS-18 dishwasher to the General Electric, Maytag, Kenmore (D&M), Waste King and Whirlpool top-of-the line dishwashers. Makes for a fasinating read to say the least! Also included is the same comparison charts for the trash compactors and disposers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1978 | 32 | 24mb | $11.99 |
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Join the Maytag Family
Beautiful brochure highlighting all the wonderful features to Maytag washers, dryers and compacts during the early 1970's. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1971 | 16 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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1965 Philco Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures for the entire 1965 line of Philco electric automatic clothes dryers. 1965 was the introduction of Philco's color-key push button controls. Models include:
DE-6F8, DE-6F4, DE-6F3, DE-6F2, |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 10 | 36mb | $8.99 |
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1970 Waste King-Universal Dishwasher Parts and Features Manual
Here is the complete Parts and Features manual for early 1970's Waste King Dishwashers. Sections include in-depth feature charts as well as parts breakdown diagrams. Series include: 410, 510, 610, 710, 810, 910 and 950. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1970 | 24 | 12mb | $12.99 |
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1962 Ward Signature Dryer Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete owners manual packed with 1962 Ward Signature dryer. Models include: UAN-7718A, UAN-7818A, UAN-8718A, UAN-8818A. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Montgomery Ward |
1962 | 24 | 11mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Double-Load Laundromat Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all large capacity front-loading Westinghouse coin-operated Laundromat automatic washers. Models include: LD-20, LDM-20, LD-20-3 and LDM-20-3. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1972 | 59 | 32mn | $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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Beautiful 1969 Whirlpool Automatic Dryers Brochures
Here is the entire line of Whirlpool Automatic Dryers from '69. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1969 | 24 | 31mb | $8.99 |
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Washer Instruction Manual and Parts List
Here is the complete manual given to new owners of the commercial Washette automatic washer. Sections include: Installation, Repair and Maintenance, complete instructions on operating machine, setting the automatic supply injector, changing the timer sequences to make a cycle run however you prefer, control panel, etc. etc. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Cook Machinery |
1974 | 44 | 19mb | $12.99 |
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How to use and enjoy your new Frigidaire Fabric-Master Electric Dryer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for all 1958 GM Frigidaire Dryers. Includes instructions for cleaning and maintaining Filtrator dryers, as well as Air-Flow dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 24 | 12mb | $11.99 |
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1956 Kelvinator Food-a-Rama and Refrigerator-Freezer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the 1956 line of Kelvinator Refrigerator-Freezers. Full images and specifications for each model included. Models include: Food-a-Rama K89-F16, K67-F12, K46-F11, K44-F11, K46Z-F11, K22-Z8. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Kelvinator |
1956 | 16 | 27mb | $8.99 |
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Hotpoint Electric Range Brochures
Hotpoint electric range brochures from the 1950 and 1951 lines. Images and full specs on each. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 12 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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How to use and enjoy your new Norge Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1957 model of Norge automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1957 | 40 | 18mb | $11.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer model A212 Operating Instructions
Here is the complete Operating Instructions manual included with all Maytag A212 washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1983 | 8 | 7mn | $11.99 |
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Maytag Combination Washer-Dryer Owners Manual
Here is an extremely rare owners manual. It the full use and care guide to Maytag's Combination Washer-Dryer, model 340W! |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 36 | 12mb | $11.99 |
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How to Take Care of Floors
Here is an absolutely adorable high-school home economics flyer discussing all kinds of floor care. Full of whimsical 1950's style illustrations! |
Miscellaneous Published by: Johnson-Wax |
1958 | 8 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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1951 Apex Major Appliances Catalog
Here is a full catalog of all Apex Major Appliances. Dishwashers, Sink-Dishwasher combinations, Apex Wash-a-Matic, Apex Gas and Electric Dryers, Apex Fold-a-Matic Ironer. |
Full Catalog Published by: Apex |
1951 | 8 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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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. |
Dishwashers Published by: Philco |
1967 | 10 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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1950 Westinghouse Laundromat Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Complete owners manual and operating instructions to Westinghouse Laundromat washers models L-5 and RL-1. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 44 | 28mb | $11.99 |
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Maytag Model 140 and 140S Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual for all 1957 Maytag Automatic Washers. This manual should be used in conjunction with the main 1949-1956 Maytag Automatic Washer Service Manual available here. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1957 | 63 | 24mb | $12.99 |
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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.