VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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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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 Published by: Whirlpool |
1959 | 24 | 80mb | $14.99 |
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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 Published by: Bendix |
1953 | 28 | 29mb | $11.99 |
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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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Brochures for Norge Washers
Pretty color brochures for some of the '70 model automatics. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1970 | 6 | 10mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Washers & Dryers
Beautiful Maytag Brochure showing off all Center Dial Washers and Dryers as well as the Porta-Washer and Dryer. Big images and full specs for each model. This brochure shows off the last year of the blue bottom control panels. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1974 | 16 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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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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Parts List for Kenmore Automatic Washer
Covers '68 400 series models 110.6804420, 110.6804470, and Suds Models 110.6805420, 110.6805470. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1968 | 11 | 6mb | $12.99 |
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1960 Frigidaire Dryer Service Tech-Talk
Full and comprehensive service manual to all 1960 Frigidaire dryers, both Filtrator and Air-Flow. Goes into how the filtrator system works, plus full specifications and repair information for all models. Models include: DCI-60, DI-60, DCD-60, DD-59 and DS-60. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 36 | 22mb | $12.99 |
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1975 RCA Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is the complete brochure highlighting all of the Westinghouse made RCA branded automatic washers and dryers from the mid 1970's. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: RCA |
1975 | 8 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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The Hoover Convertibles
Brochure for Hoover's line of upright "Convertible" vacuums. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1971 | 8 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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Frigidaire Vintage 1947-1960 Washer and Dryer Parts Catalog
Here is a rare parts catalog showing ALL parts with part picture diagrams to Frigidaire washers and dryers from the earliest models in 1947 through the Mutlimatic years of 1960. Washer Sections:
Cabinets and Backguards
Control Panels Electrical Controls and Timers Unimatic Transmission Pulsamatic Transmission Multimatic Transmission Agitator Parts Tubs Parts Outer Tubs and Tub Rings Water Pump and Water Carrying Parts Water Mixing Valves Ready Reference Chart Dryer Sections: Cabinets and Backguards Control Panels Electrical Controls and Timers Door Parts Blower Parts Filtrator and Filter Parts Drum and Hanger Parts Heater Assemblies Gas Valve Assembly Ready Reference Chart |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 49 | 38mb | $12.99 |
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Preway Gas Dishwasher Maintenance Manual
Maintenance manual for the very rare Preway Gas Dishwasher model 2530. Shows diagram of machine, full cycle chart, wiring diagram and service procedures. |
Dishwashers Published by: Preway |
1962 | 26 | 13mb | $12.99 |
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Stow-Away Portable Washer Brochures and Owners Manual
Now these are some rare machines, Brochures for both the Slimline and Stow-Away portable washers and dryers from Norge. Also included is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to Norge's to the Stow-Away portable washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1974 | 12 | 10mb | $11.99 |
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1961 Hotpoint Electric Dryer Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the entire 1961 line of clothes dryers, both Air-Flow and Condenser. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1961 | 22 | 44mb | $8.99 |
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1975 Speed Queen Automatic Washer Brochures
Here is the full line of '75 Speed Queen automatic washers. Brochures include images of all machines, plus full details and specifications. Also included is a feature comparison chart between the models as well as a "Automatic Washer Features and Explanations" write up for sales people. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1975 | 21 | 20mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid 5 Series Top-Loading Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 5 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. Models include: KDC-5 (Electra) KDA-5 (Vari-Cycle)
KDW-5 (Vari-Cycle) |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 20 | 8mb | $14.99 |
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Absolutely gorgeous Hotpoint Silhouette Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here they go again with wonderful brochures from Hotpoint. This time it is the entire 1963 line of automatic washers and matching dryers. This brochure is not to be missed! |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1963 | 16 | 36mb | $8.99 |
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1968 Co-Op-Franklin Automatic Washer Parts Manual
Here is a rare service manual for all 1968 Franklin made Cop-Op automatic washers. Sections include specifications, repair diagnosis and procedures, timer sequence charts and wiring diagrams. All 1968 models included - 8BW, 8BWC, 8XBW, 8GW, 8LW. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Co-Op |
1968 | 14 | 5mb | $12.99 |
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1954 Westinghouse Hand Mixer Service Manual
Complete service manual to Westinghouse Mixer model PM-541 hand mixer. Sections include Explanation of Parts, Trouble Diagnoses, Adjustments and Tests, Replacing Parts. |
Small Appliances Published by: Westinghouse |
1954 | 8 | 9mb | $12.99 |
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1958 Frigidaire Dryer Service Tech-Talk
Full and comprehensive service manual to all 1958 Frigidaire dryers, both Filtrator and Air-Flow. Goes into how the filtrator system works, plus full in-depth specifications and repair information for all models. Models include: DCI-58, DI-58, DDP-58, DD-58, DS-58 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 32 | 25mb | $12.99 |
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Ironrite Comprehensive Service Manual to Mangle Ironers
Here is the comprehensive service manual to most ironrite ironers. MODELS Included: XL-20, 25, 30, 34, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45, 50, 55, 60, 62,65, 70, 72, 75, 80, 85, 90, 91, 94, 95, 800, 850, 880, 890, 202. Sections include: General Service Information Warranty Return of Defective Parts Pressure Care of Shoe Care of &11 Padding Oiling Instructions Thermostats Shocks Correcting Oil Leaks Vibration Checking Heat Failures &11 Drive Adjustments How to Remove Clutch Motor Repair or Exchange Policy How to Handle Motor Exchanges Westinghouse Motors Emerson Motors Delco Motors General Electric Motors Diagram - Gear Housing Adjusting Gas Machines Diagrams - Shoe Assemblies Shoe and Element Parts Wiring Diagram Electrical Parts Switch Parts Roll Parts Roll Small Parts Drive Gears Clutch Parts Adjustable Knee Control Parts Non-adjustable Knee Control Parts Motor Mounting Parts Frame and Base Parts Cabinet Parts Gas Machine Parts Repair Parts If you're Looking for the Owners Manual and instructions for the Ironrite please see this The Quick and Easy Way to Beautiful Ironing |
Ironers Published by: Ironrite |
1960 | 154 | 87mb | $14.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire
Washer and Dryer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Two part service manual for the 1956 line of Frigidaire washers and dryers. Part 1 is for Dryers DI-56 (Filtrator), DD-56 and DS-56 (air-flow). Part 2 is for Washers WI-56 (Unimatic), WD-56 and WS-56 (Pulsamatic). |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 36 | 27mb | $12.99 |
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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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Never In All Your Washdays Have You Seen Anything to Match the New ABC-O-Matic
Whimsical sales brochure from ABC highlighting their new automatic washer, the model 50. |
Automatic Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1950 | 4 | 4mb | $8.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
The complete owners manual/use and care guide to all 1956 Hotpoint Refrigerator-Freezers. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 68 | 74mb | $12.99 |
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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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Colt Autosan Dishwashing - Sanitizing - Drying Machines Brochure
This brochure highlights the line of commercial dishwashing systems from Colt in the early 1950's. The Dishwashing Machine with "Cloudburst Action". |
Dishwashers Published by: Colt |
1951 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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1980 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 GE Electric Refrigerators. Images and Full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Side-by-Side No-Frost Refrigerator/Freezers No Frost Top-Freezer Refrigerator/Freezers Manual and Cycle-Defrost Refrigerator/Freezers Food Freezers |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1980 | 10 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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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.