VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Comprehensive Easy Washer-Dryer Combination Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual to most Easy Combination Washer-Units, from their first model in 1956 through the 1963 models. Complete specs, troubleshooting and service information inside. Models include: CDF, CDH, CDH-A, CDH-AP, CDU, CDK, CDK-G, CDK-200V. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Easy |
1963 | 161 | 92mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 day |
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1973 KitchenAid Appliances Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure for KitchenAid appliances from 1973. Products include: 17 Series Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers, Hot Water Dispensers and Trash-Compactors. |
Full Catalog Published by: KitchenAid |
1973 | 8 | 16mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 day |
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1956 Hotpoint Kitchen Range Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1956 line of Hotpoint Electric Ranges. Full features and specs and images included. Also includes brochure of optional accessories for the '56 line of ranges. Models include:
RD25, RC24, RG3, RB69, RB70, RF3, RB68, RB67, RB60, RB61 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 35 | 91mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 day |
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1956 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures for the 1956 Hotpoint Automatic Washer line. Images, features and specifications included. Models: LK11, LJ11, LH11, LH12 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 18 | 49mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures for the 1956 Hotpoint Automatic Dryer line. Images, features and specifications included. Models: LG11, LB11, LB12 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 12 | 30mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Dishwasher Brochures
Here is a beautiful brochure for the 1956 Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher line. Images, features and specifications included. Models: MC24, ME2, MCP24, MEP2, MCP23, MC25, MCP25. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 6 | 14mb | $5.99 |
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1969 Frigidaire Dishwasher Tech-Talk Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 1969 Frigidaire dishwashers. Models include: TOP LOADING MOBILES FRONT LOADING DISHMOBILES DW-STP, DW-DTP, DW-CDTP, DW-ITP, DW-CITP, DW-DMP, DW-CDMP, DW-IMP, DW-CIMP FRONT LOADING UNDERCOUNTER DW-DUP, DW-COUP, DW-IUP, DW-CIUP FRONT LOADING DISHMOBILES DW-STP, DW-DTP, DW-CDTP, DW-ITP, DW-CITP, DW-DMP, DW-CDMP, DW-IMP, DW-CIMP |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1969 | 67 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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1979 Hotpoint Dishwasher, Washers and Dryers Brochure
Fun sales literature highlight the 1979 of Hotpoint Dishwashers, Automatic Washers and Clothes Dryers |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1979 | 14 | 35mb | $5.99 |
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1955 Speed Queen Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure for the 1955 line of Speed Queen Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Wringer Washer and Ironers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1955 | 32 | 60mb | $5.99 |
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1975 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1975 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: RS-30, RSE-36, RDG-35, RDG-38, RCDEG-38, RCDEG-37C, RD-15, RDG-20, RDE-20, RCIE-71, RCDG-67V, RGDEG-637V, RCIEG-639CV. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1975 | 107 | 76mb | $7.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1976 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: R-30, RG-35, RGC-35, RE-36, REG-38, REG-37C, REG-637V, REG-639CV, R-42, RGC-45, RE-45, RE-47. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 88 | 51mb | $7.99 |
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1956 Semple Hill Major Appliances Catalog
Here is a pretty cool catalog from Janney-Semple Hill. It contains 140 pages of major appliances offered by the company. Images, features and specifications are included. Products include:
Electric and Gas Ranges,
Heaters, Gas and Oil Furnaces, Water Heaters, Combination Kitchen Units, Refrigerator/Freezers, Automatic Washers and Dryers Wringer Washers Vacuum Cleaners, Radios |
Full Catalog Published by: Semple Hill |
1956 | 140 | 123mb | $7.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Flair Built in Appliances VIP Publication
Here is a super cool 40 page Vital Information Program publication from Frigidaire highlighting their 1964 and 1965 lines of: Frigidaire Flair Ranges,
Flair and Standard Wall Ovens,
Cooktops, Under-counter Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 40 | 48mb | $7.99 |
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Filter Queen National Magazine Nov-Dec 1959
Here is a complete issue of Filter Queen's magazine for retailers and distributors of Filter Queen Vacuum Cleaners in the late 1950's. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Filter Queen |
1959 | 16 | 28mb | $5.99 |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - November 1954
Electrical Merchandising is a fun magazine to read for any collector or enthusiast of vintage appliances, electronics and other vintage home products. This highly entertaining magazine covered the retail sales and merchandising areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. This was the Life and Look Magazine of the appliance world, in the same large size 10x13 format. Particularly interesting articles in this issue: What Can You Do With Washer Trade-ins An Old Technique Sells Modern Dishwashers An Automatic In Every Home New Products announces the 1955 Frigidaire Washer and Dryer Line Automatic Washer Ads in this issue: Laundry Queen Easy Bendix Maytag Hotpoint with a window lid!! ABC-o-Matic Frigidaire's New low-priced (the Pulsamatic) Laundry Pair Apex/Tide Detergent Blackstone and KitchenAid Dishwashers |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1954 | 248 | 116mb | $12.99 |
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1969 JCPenny Penncrest Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete owner's manual and use and care guide to General Electric made Penncrest top-loading dishwashers of the late 1960s. |
Dishwashers Published by: JCPenny |
1969 | 28 | 22mb | $5.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Dishmobile Use and Care Guide
Here is the operating instructions to the portable version of one of Frigidaire's last spray tube dishwashers. Model DW-DMH |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 4 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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1983 Miele Laundry Appliances Catalog
This is a German language catalog highlighting the 1983 Miele line of front-loading and horizontal-access top loading automatic washers, twin-tub washers, clothes dryers, centrifugal extractors and ironers. Models include: Washers/Spinners: W784, W783, W780, W770, W760, W753, W751, W484, W481, W480, W475S, W473, WZ257. Dryers: T388C, T384, T382C, T380, T377C, T370, T368C, T364, T363, T361. Ironers: B864E, B862E. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Miele |
1983 | 40 | 69mb | $5.99 |
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1977 Sears Kenmore Dishwasher Brochure
Sales literature brochure which was available in Sears retail stores to highlight their 1977 line of Built in and portable dishwashers. Also included is a second brochure with 18" dishwashers! |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1977 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1960 Philco Electric Range Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure to beatufiul mid-century styled ranges. Full images and specifications are included for the entire 1960 Philco line. Models include: SS-4098, SS-4097, SS-4095, SS-4094, SS-4093, SS-3097, SS-3095, SS-3094, SS-3092, SS-2095. Please note the originals had some minor water damage on them so there are some water spots or slightly blurry spots. However these are still very readable and super fun to look at. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Philco |
1960 | 16 | 26mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag Merchandiser 1975 Vol 2
Here is a fascinating magazine style publication by Maytag highlighting product features and sales literature. This issue includes: Introducing new limited time "Drop-In" Maytag Automatic Washers, models A106F, A107B and A407B. Maytag Advertising Banners New Value Brochure Maytag News including: Agitator Shaft Improved, Color Shading Changes, etc. Maytag Value The Maytag Dishwasher Belt, an Industry First! The Maytag Fabric-Matic Automatic Washers, A107 and A407 Know Your Dryer Controls The Confusion in Care Labels The Satisfied Customer The Power Module, The "Helical Drive" of the Dishwasher Sales Ideas New Magazine Ads Service News Dishwasher Selling Guide New Maytag Dishwashers with the remarkable Power Module. Maytag Crossword Puzzle! New Maytag Indoor Clock |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1975 | 24 | 36mb | $5.99 |
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James and Universal Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is a rare find, it's the complete service manual to all James and Universal (gas range slide-in) dishwashers. Information includes how to properly use the dishwasher, explanation of each component, troubleshooting and complete servicing including wiring diagrams. Models include: APJ-1, BDL, 9900, 9921, 9902, 9904, 9905, 9906. |
Dishwashers Published by: James |
1956 | 67 | 93mb | $5.99 |
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Facts You Should Know About Your New General Electric Disposall
Owners manual and operating instructions for the 1952 GE Food Waste Disposer. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 12 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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1960 Blackstone Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Absolutely beautiful brochures showing the entire line of Blackstone Automatic Washers and Dryers for '60. Full images and detailed specifications for each model. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1960 | 22 | 36mb | $4.99 |
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Operating Instruction Card
Operating Instructions for Whirlpool washers Models LAA5600; LAA5605 (with SUDS-MISER-8® system) |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1974 | 3 | 3mb | $4.99 |
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1957 Comprehensive Hoover Vacuum Cleaner Service Manual
One of the most comprehensive vacuum cleaner service manuals that Hoover ever produced. You will find in this Handbook information covering the operation, maintenance and repair of Hoover cleaners and other appliances made since 1919. Sections Include:
Introduction Standard Hoover Service Care of The Hoover Cleaner Lubrication Chart CHAPTER I-LOCATING THE TROUBLE CHAPTER 2-TESTING AND REPAIRING HOOVER UPRIGHT CLEANERS Major Parts of Hoover Cleaners Part 1-Handle and Cord Assembly Part 2--Bag Assembly Part 3--Motor and Fan Assembly Part 4--Main Casting Assembly Part 5-Agitator and Brush Roll Part 6-Finish and Appearance of the Cleaner Part 7-Hand Cleaners and Pixie Part 8-Cleaning Tools CHAPTER 3-TESTING THE COMPLETED SERVICE JOB CHAPTER 4-DISMANTLING HOOVER CLEANERS CHAPTER 6-TANK AND CANISTER CLEANER CHAPTER 7-ELECTRIC IRONS CHAPTER 8-COFFEE POT CHAPTER 9-FLOOR POLISHERS and PIXIE CHAPTER 10-FLOOR WASHERS |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1957 | 107 | 61mb | $8.99 |
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Blackstone Automatic Washer Brochures
Brochures showing the top and middle of the line Blackstone Automatic Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1959 | 6 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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How to enjoy carefree washing with your new Frigidaire Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the WO-65-2 Unimatic washer. This model is the very first overflow-rinse model, produced from 1952 through 1954. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1952 | 52 | 24mb | $4.99 |
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The Speed Queen Dry Cleaner
Here is a mid 1970s brochure highlighting Speed Queens coin-operated dry cleaner for self-service laundromats. Full images and specifications included. |
Dry Cleaning Published by: Speed Queen |
1975 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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The Inglis Washer and Dryer
Beautiful brochure with full images and specifications highlighting Whirlpool made Inglis washers and dryers of the mid 1970s. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Inglis |
1974 | 0 | 16mb | $4.99 |
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How to Plan and Give Parties with Personality
Here is a super fun, quintessential 1950's party planner and candy cookbook created by Thos. D. Richardson. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Miscellanea Documents |
1953 | 52 | 15 | $4.99 |
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1969 Maytag Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the service manual to Maytag's very first portable dishwasher model WP600. Sections include:
Loading and Operating Instructions,
How it Works, Wiring Diagrams and Circuits, Complete servicing procedures. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1969 | 49 | 53mb | $5.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washers and Dryers - The Mid 80s
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting Maytag washers and dryers of the mid 1980's. Full specifications and control panel views of each model included. Models highlighted: A712, A612, A512, A412, A312, A212, A112, D712, D612, D512, D412, D312, D212. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 16 | 19mb | $4.99 |
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Getting to Know Your New Frigidaire Imperial Electric Range - 1955
Here is the full owners manual and operating instructions to all top of the line Frigidaire electric ranges for 1955. Models include: RV-70, RV-70G, RV-45, RV-45G. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 52 | 39mb | $7.99 |
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Frigidaire Fold-Back Surface Unit Installation Instructions
Here are the Roughing-in Dimensions and installation instructions to Frigidaire's Fold-Back Cooktop units, model RV-92. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 2 | 2mb | $4.99 |
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Maytag AMP Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the full service manual, include supplements through 1955 for all Maytag Automatic Washers produced from 1949 - 1955. Models include: AM, AMP, A2MP, A3MP, A4MP, 121P, 101P, 102P. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1955 | 95 | 36mb | $4.99 |
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Service Manual to the Very First Maytag Automatic Clothes Dryer
Complete service manual to Maytag's very first dryer, model 60-W. Sections Include:
HOW IT WORKS CUT-AWAY VIEW OF DRYER SPECIFICATIONS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF ELECTRIC CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF OPERATION UNCRATING INSTALLATION CONSTRUCTION FEATURES DISASSEMBLY TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1949 | 23 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Service Manual for Double-Loader Speed Queen Washers
Here is the complete service manual to all Double-Loader front loading Speed Queen washing machines from the early 1960's. Sections include:
Specifications, Operating Cycle Chart, Installation, Service Procedures, Adjustments, Test Procedures, Lubrication, Service Helps and Preventative Maintenance.
Models highlighted are 251 and 252. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 52 | 26mb | $4.99 |
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1980 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 Frigidaire 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 Cyclamatic Partial Defrost Refrigerator/Freezers Food Freezers |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1980 | 14 | 15mb | $4.99 |
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Whirlpool Power Clean Vacuum Cleaner Training Brochure
Here is a manual showing off all the features of Whirlpool's great Power Clean series of vacuum cleaners from the mid 1980's. Complete information and specifications of all models included. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Whirlpool |
1985 | 12 | 21mb | $4.99 |
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1980 General Electric Air Conditioners Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 GE Air Conditioners. Full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Terminal Air Conditioners Built-in Air Conditioners Window Air-Conditioners |
Air Conditioners Published by: General Electric |
1980 | 6 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Modern Cleaning at it's Finest
Here are three beautiful spec-sheets for General Electric vacuum cleaners. MODEL AVF-807, featuring the exclusive, G -E Napulator ... the positive nozzle adjustment that gives you perfect cleaning seal for quick, thorough housecleaning. The Deluxe Air-Flow cleaner, model AVT-173 A brilliant new tank cleaner, model AVT-811 |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 6 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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New Easy Golden Regent Automatic Washer Use and Care
Here is a rare owners manual and operating instructions for the Easy's Top-of-the-Line washer in the early 60s. Models included: ADK and the suds-saver version ADK-S. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1960 | 12 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Automatic Washer Comparison Report, Maytag Versus Other Brands
Now this doctrine is really interesting not to mention super fun. It's a comparison of Maytag automatic washer quality and features to the Frigidaire 1/18, Westinghouse Weigh-to-Save top loader, Speed Queen 14lb solid-tub, Whirlpool/Kenmore large capacity and General Electric Filter-flo automatic washers. Great pictures of each brand as well. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1975 | 19 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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Westinghouse Dishwasher Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to all Westinghouse built-in roll-out drawer dishwashers from the late 1950's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1958 | 20 | 41mb | $5.99 |
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KitchenAid 19 Series Dishwasher Sales Literature Brochure
A wonderful brochure highlighting the KitchenAid's 19 series dishwashers from the late 1970's. Models include: KDS-19, KDP-19, KDI-19, KDC-19, KDS-59 and KDC-59. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1979 | 5 | 9mb | $7.99 |
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How to get the most out of your Mixmaster
Here is the owners manual to the very first Sunbeam Mixmaster, model 1. It shows off the features of the mixer as well as every available attachment and how to use them. Recipes included. |
Small Appliances Published by: Sunbeam |
1935 | 36 | 21mb | $4.99 |
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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.