VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1957-1965 Kenmore Combination Washer-Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Sears Kenmore Combination Washer/Dryers from 1957 to 1965. Both 30" and 27" machines are highlighted. Highlighted Models include: 110.57105100, 110.5710700, 110.5810100, 110.5810500, 110.5809500, 110.5810800, 110.5809800, 110.5810950, 110.5809950, 110.5810100, 110.5910500, 110.5909500, 110.5910900, 110.5910950, 110.5909900, 110.5909950, 110.6110800, 110.6109800, 110.6309800, 110.6310800, 110.6509900, 110.6510900, 110.6110800-801~802, 110.6109800-801-802, 110.6109500, 110.6110500, 110.6109100, 110.6110100. Other models numbers not specifically listed above from 1957-1965 range are also included/valid in this manual. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 0 | 165mb | $14.99 |
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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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1937 Westinghouse Worlds Fair Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is a fascinating document showing the first two dishwashers Westinghouse dishwashers ever. This includes the very first front loading home dishwasher. The front loading machine was demonstrated heavily at 1939-1940 World's Fair in NYC. This document is an important piece of appliance history. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1937 | 12 | 18mb | $12.99 |
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The Inside Story of the Tumbler Washer
Here is an issue of the Westinghouse Service Beacon that highlights the internal workings of the Westinghouse 3-Belt automatic washer. It covers in depth how exactly the washer drives both tumble wash and spin as well as adjustments to make to keep the washer running properly. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1972 | 12 | 16mb | $12.99 |
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Westinghouse Appliances For Home Planning
Here is a sales literature brochure highlighting the 1959 line of Westinghouse Appliances for the home. Products include: Refrigerators Freezers
Built-in Ovens and Cooktops
Freestanding Ranges Dishwashers Disposers Laundry Twins Automatic Washers and Dryers Combination Washer/Dryer Air-Conditioners Metal and Wood Westinghouse Cabinets |
Full Catalog Published by: Westinghouse |
1959 | 16 | 49mb | $9.99 |
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1980 Frigidaire Parts and Accessory Catalog
This is the last Parts catalog produced by General Motors/Frigidaire before the Frigidaire division was sold off to WCI in 1980. This has the final replacement part numbers for GM/Frigidaire parts as some of the earlier part numbers were consolidated into updated replacement part numbers. It is the complete parts listings of all major serviceable parts for all post-war Frigidaire Major Appliances through 1979. Full listings of major parts and their part number is included. Ranges 1946-1979
Refrigerators 1946-1979
Washers 1947-1979 (including 1-18 and Laundry Center models) Dryers 1952-1979 Dishwashers 1955-1979 Air Conditioners 1947-1979 Plus accessories for all appliances. 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 appliance. |
Full Catalog Published by: Frigidaire |
1980 | 228 | 177mb | $14.99 |
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1957 Maytag Highlander Washer Service Manual
Here is the very first service manual Maytag produced when they introduced their newly designed Helical-Drive washer. Models include: 123, 123S. Supplements at end introduce models 131, 131S, 141 and 141S. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1957 | 74 | 105mb | $12.99 |
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1951 Frigidaire Washer-Dryer-Ironer Brochures
Here are some absolutely beautifully illustrated brochures for Frigidaire Laundry Appliances from the early 1950's. Models include: WO-65 (washer), TR-60 Hamilton made electric dryer and IO-30 Ironer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1951 | 20 | 55mb | $8.99 |
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Whirlpool-Kenmore Laundry Repair Parts Reference Catalog
This huge 324 page book is essential for anyone who collects and restore vintage Whirlpool or Kenmore automatic washers and dryers. It has parts breakdown charts and part numbers for all important parts for Whirlpool and Kenmore laundry equipment going back to the 1940s. Having the manufacturers original 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. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1997 | 324 | 133mb | $14.99 |
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1961-1973 General Electric Perforated Tub Automatic Washer Technical and Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive 407 page Technical and Service manual to all GE automatic washers with the Perforated Tub and Filter-Flo made from 1961 through 1973. A great reference and a must for any GE washer collector. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1973 | 407 | 146mb | $14.99 |
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1965-1977 GE Automatic Washer Parts Catalog
An important document to have for any GE washer collector is this full catalog showing parts diagrams and part numbers of almost all GE washers produced from 1965-1977. Having the manufacturers original 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. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1977 | 422 | 142mb | $12.99 |
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1953 Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the very first combination washer-dryer ever produced. Full features, troubleshooting and service information included. Model: CCR |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1953 | 102 | 35mb | $12.99 |
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1950-1951 Frigidaire Range Sales Literature Brochure
Here is an absolutely beautifully illustrated Frigidaire range book highlighting the 1950/1951 O-Line models of Frigidaire ranges. Full feature descriptions and images of all ranges Frigidaire ranges available in the early 1950's. 58 pages scanned at high resolution for a beautiful document. Models include: RO-70, RO-60, RO-50, RO-40, RO-20, RO-10, RO-35, RO-30, RM-3 and RM-4. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1951 | 58 | 164mb | $14.99 |
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1968-1972 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Technical and Service Manual
Here is the complete technical and service information binder for all solid-tub Hotpoint automatic washers from the late 1960s thru the end of this design in 1973. A in-depth look at the Hotpoint Duo-Tub system is included. Models highlighted: WLW1020L WLW11OOL WLW11OOL WLW1600L WLW1600L WLW1600U WLW1600U WLW1630L WLW1630L WLW1630U WLW2020L WLW2020L WLW2100L WLW2400L WLW2400U WLW2600L WLW2600U WLW2600U WLW2600U WLW2620L WLW2620L WLW2620L WLW2620U WLW2620U WLW2625U WLW2630L WLW2630L WLW2630L WLW2630U WLW2630U WLW4800L WLW4800L WLW480SL WLW4820L WLW4820L WLW4830L WLW4830L WLW4900L WLW4900L WLW4950L WLW5000L WLW5000L |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1973 | 163 | 56mb | $14.99 |
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1985 General Electric Built-In Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some brochures by GE for their mid 1980s dishwashers. Images and specifications included. Models include:
GSD2800D
GSD2600D GSD2200D GSD900D GSD600D GSD400D |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1985 | 10 | 8mb | $9.99 |
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GM Engineering Journal - The Frigidaire Rollermatic Washer
Here is a fascinating look at the design and implementation of the Frigidaire Rollermatic washer. 13 pages of this issue are dedicated to the design, testing and development of one of Frigidaire's longest lasting washer transmission. Other articles include:
How the Loudness of Sound is Determined When Evaluating Electric
Absorption Spectroscopic Analyses of Rubber Materials Short Range Telemetry System Provides Test Data on Rotating Parts Patent Searching |
Trade Publications Published by: Frigidaire |
1965 | 44 | 44mb | $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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1959 Whirlpool Automatic Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the service manual that includes Whirlpool's very first own dishwasher design. The original Whirlpool dishwashers were D&M models, but Whirlpool introduced their own design of dishwasher in '59 that was of the spray-arm design. Models included in this service manual include: Whirlpool First Spray-Arm Dishwashers: FU60, FU60-1, FU60-2, FU70, FU70-R, FU70-1. Portable Top-Loading D&M Impeller Models: FP20, FP20-1, FP50, FP50-1 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1959 | 44 | 21mb | $14.99 |
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1966 Westinghouse Builders Catalog
Here is the complete builders catalog showing off Westinghouse products for 1966. Items shown:
Refrigerators
Space King Twins & Freezers Built-in Ovens Continental Ranges & Platforms Free Standing & Slide-in Ranges Built-in Dishwashers Water Heaters Compact Kitchens Food Waste Disposers Heavy Duty Automatic Washers, Electric and Gas Dryers Coin-Operated Washer and Dryer Cabinets for Kitchen and Laundry Commercial Institutional Host Products Type Y Year Round Air Conditioning System Room Air Conditioners Total Comfort System Cooling Heat Pump & Electric Heating Filtering & Dehumidifying Commercial & Residential Lighting Distribution Transformers Elevators Micarta® Countertops |
Full Catalog Published by: Westinghouse |
1966 | 32 | 26mb | $14.99 |
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1959 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all 1959 Hotpoint Automatic Washers. Models include: W910, LW930, LW950, LW9506, LW970, LW990. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1959 | 36 | 67mb | $12.99 |
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1963-1964 Frigidaire Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual to the very last Frigidaire washer with the Unimatic transmission. This was a unique machine as it still utilized the Unimatic with the new larger 12lb tub. The 1964 version was also produced with the new Deep-Action agitator. Models include: WCOF and WCOF-LP (LP = "less pump" for the gravity drain model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 80 | 108mb | $12.99 |
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1949 ABC-O-Matic Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual produced by the Altofer Brothers Company for their very first automatic washer, the model 50. |
Automatic Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1949 | 45 | 39mb | $12.99 |
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1953 General Electric Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual for GE's K line of automatic washers. Models include: WA650K1 and WA450K1. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1953 | 35 | 16mb | $12.99 |
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1958 Maytag Commercial Washer and Dryer Service and Parts Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the very first Maytag coin-operated commercial washers and dryers. Models covered: 123CM, 66CM and 76CM. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 136 | 175mb | $14.99 |
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1961 Philco Duomatic Owners Manual
Full owners manual packed with every 1961 Philco Duomatic electric combination washer/dryer. Models include: CE-716 and CE-714. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 56 | 45mb | $11.99 |
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KitchenAid 17 Series Dishwasher Built-In Brochures and Owners Manual
Full brochure with images and complete specifications as well as the complete owners manual for KitchenAid 17 series dishwashers. Brochure for models: KDS-17, KDI-17, KDC-17 and KDI-17.
Owners manual for models: portables: KDS-57, KDI-57, built-ins: KDS-17, KDI-17, KDC-17 and KDI-17, sink combination: KDC-37. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1974 | 26 | 23mb | $9.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to all 1956 Frigidaire Home Refrigerators. Models include: FI-121-56, FIW-150, FD-95-56 and FD-120-56. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 32 | 37mb | $12.99 |
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1959 Philco Washer, Dryer and Combination Line
Brochure showing all 7 Philco "Predicta" style laundry appliances Philco produced for '59. Includes images and specifications for each machine. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Philco |
1959 | 4 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Kirby Home Sanitation System - Guarantee and Instruction Book
Full owners manual and operating instructions to the model 518 Kirby vacuum cleaner. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Kirby |
1958 | 44 | 31mb | $11.99 |
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1959 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1959 Frigidaire Refrigerators. This is the year Frigidaire introduced fully frost-free models. Models included:
SA-9-59, SS-9-59, S-9-59, D-11-59, D-13-59, FD-1 04-59, FI-123-59, FI-122-59, CP-144-59, FP-124-59 and FP-142-59.
"THE WONDERFUL 1959 FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATORS Now with the advent of the wonderful new Frigidaire Frost-Proof Refrigerator-Freezer, a woman's life becomes easier than ever. For the first time she will have no frost to contend with. We hope you all have inspected a Frost-Proof that has been operating during the hot summer months and have seen how free of frost the packages and ice cube trays remain. You have only to see other refrigerators that depend upon push buttons for defrosting- to appreciate how much the absence of any frost means to the homemaker. In the Frost-Proof: • All of her frozen packages stay clean and free of frost. • Labels on the frozen food packages are always clear and legible. • All space is usable- none taken up by the frost. • Freezer baskets always roll in and out easily-no tugging to release frosted guides. • Ice cubes remain free of frost whether in ice trays or in the Ice Server. • Ice Cream stays free of frost on the surface of the un-used portion- yes, even if Junior leaves the lid ajar. • Counter-tops and tables stay dry and clean of frost marks or puddles of melted ice formerly left from grids or ice trays or frosty packages. But the advantage the homemaker appreciates most is the freedom from the messy job of defrosting! Remember that some of the women you talk to may never have experienced the messy job of defrosting a true food freezer-refrigerator. But every woman will have at least some experience with some kind of defrosting." |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 72 | 57mb | $14.99 |
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Brochure and Service Manual for the Original Hotpoint Combo
This is not the typical Hotpoint badged GE Combo, this machine was Hotpoint's very own design from the Chicago Plant. We are not sure if any were ever sold, we believe their might have been patent issues which stopped the production of this machine early on. Beautiful brochure along with the complete service manual for this rare and mysterious machine. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1957 | 40 | 41mb | $8.99 |
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1966 Speed Queen Electric Dryer Facts Manual
Speed Queen produced their Facts Manuals to give to dealers and customers information regarding their products throughout the 60's. These documents are filled with beautiful images, illustrations and full specifications. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1966 | 8 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Matched Electric Appliances and Metal Cabinets Brochure
Here is a brochure targeting new home builders showing how "Modern Kitchens Sell Homes". Catalog shows full line of Hotpoint Major Appliances and Metal Cabinets. Includes specifications and dimensions of all available products. |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 8 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Automatic Dryer Service Manual
In-depth service manual for the all 1959 GE Dryers. Chapters include specifications, installation, operation, adjustments, service diagnostics, disassembly, parts catalog. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 68 | 47mb | $12.99 |
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1962 Kitchen Ideas Book
Here is a general circulation brochure from 1962 that shows many different sample kitchens and their related appliances from General Electric, Hotpoint, Westinghouse, Youngstown Kitchens and a few others. |
Miscellaneous Published by: NSP |
1962 | 12 | 42mb | $8.99 |
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1955 Kelvinator Food-a-Rama Brochure
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting the 1955 Kelvinator Food-a-Rama Refrigerator-Freezer. Full images and specifications included. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Kelvinator |
1956 | 4 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Instructions for the Care and Use of the Hoover Model 25 Cleaning Ensemble
Full owners manual and operating instructions for Hoover Upright Vacuum Cleaner model 25. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1937 | 16 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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1959 Frigidaire 40 Inch Electric Ranges Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to all 40" Frigidaire Electric Ranges from 1959. Models include: RCI-75-59, RI-55-59, RCD-71-59, RD-20-59 and RS-10-59. Sections include:
Control Panel Controls, Surface Cooking, Oven Cooking, Cleaning and Care, Pull 'n Clean Oven, Special Information, Accessories and Before you call service.
Also included is the 8 page instructions on how to use the Rotisserie Attachment. If you are looking for the comprehensive service manual to these ranges it is located here: 1959 Frigidaire Range Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 52 | $12.99 | |
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1960 Thermador Built-In Cooking Appliances Catalog
Here is a wonderful brochure showing off all of Thermador's built-in cooking appliances for 1960. Products include Masterpiece "Bilt-In" Electric Cooktops, Automatic Surface Elements, Masterpiece Double Oven, Built-In Ovens and the fashionably and functionally outstanding Thermador Masterpiece "Bilt-In" Refrigerator-Freezer. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Thermador |
1960 | 8 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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Let's Plan a Kitchen
Here is a super fun circular given out by the power utility company to entice people to replace their old appliances and update their kitchen and laundry. Its full of model kitchens with many different brands and types of appliances shown including General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, Westinghouse and a few others that I'm not exactly sure what brand they are. See if you can name all of the brands in these pages and please let us know! |
Miscellaneous Published by: NSP |
1967 | 22 | 20mb | $8.99 |
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How to use your Hamilton Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1959 Hamilton automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hamilton |
1959 | 33 | 15mb | $11.99 |
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Frigidaire 1-18 Washer Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts catalog which includes detailed illustrations of the order of assembled parts, their descriptions and original Frigidaire part numbers. Frigidaire Washer Models include:
WT4, WT2, WT22, WT1, WCIT, WIT, WIAT, WCDT, WCDAT, WAT. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1972 | 33 | 17mb | $12.99 |
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Frigidaire Washer 1968 Top-of-the-Line Models Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts catalog which includes detailed illustrations of the order of assembled parts, their descriptions and original Frigidaire part numbers. Frigidaire Washer Models include:
WXP, WCDXN, WXN. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1968 | 28 | 13mb | $12.99 |
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How to use and care for your Youngstown Kitchens Automatic Dishwasher
"Completely Modernizes Dishwashing". Full owners manual and use/care guide packed with every Youngstown top-loading, Jet-Tower dishwasher in the late 40's and early 50's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Youngstown Kitchens |
1950 | 12 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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1957 General Electric Washer-Dryer Combination Brochure
Here is a wonderful brochure with beautiful illustrations and complete specifications of the 1957 GE Combination Washer-dryer. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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Lawn Boy Lawn Mower Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Lawn Boy 21" self propelled lawn mower model 8227. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Lawn Boy |
1968 | 28 | 20mb | $11.99 |
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1972 Waste King Dishwashers Brochure
Sales literature brochure higlighting features and specifications for Waste King Dishwashers in the early 1970's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1972 | 6 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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Westinghouse Speed-o-Light Electronic Microwave Oven Brochure
Here is a brochure for a very early built-in Microwave Oven brochure from Westinghouse. Model XM. |
Microwave Ovens Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 2 | 2mb | $8.99 |
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General Electric Service Manual for 1957 Electric Ranges
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1957 General Electric Electric Ranges. Sections include full specifications and features, adjustments and complete servicing information. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 40 | 22mb | $14.99 |
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Laundry Guide For Your New Automatic Washer
Owners manual and operating instructions for the 1968 Lady Kenmore automatic washer as well as Kenmore's Match-All series washers. Contains complete cycle descriptions for each and every button on the Lady Kenmore push button washer as well as complete cycle information for the match-all machines! |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1968 | 36 | 27mb | $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.