VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1957 Speed Queen Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual for all home models of Speed Queen's automatic washers. Models included: A18, A19, A20 and A20F. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 34 | 16mb | $5.99 |
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1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips Bulletins
Here is the completed collection of all 1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips bulletins alerting of product, parts and service changes mid-model year. Also included is one 1957 and one 1958 year bulletin. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 88 | 57mb | $5.99 |
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1967 Kenmore Laundry and Dishwasher Products
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighing the 1967 Line of Sears Kenmore automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers, dishwashers and disposers. Also includes some standard repair parts and utility sinks. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 13 | 10mb | $7.99 |
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1988 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Full owner's manual to Whirlpool automatic washer model LA8800XT. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1988 | 16 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1968 Montgomery Wards Washers Dryers and Dishwashers
Here is the 1968 line of Montgomery Wards Washers, Dryers and Dishwashers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Montgomery Wards |
1968 | 6 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1985 Maytag Stacked Washer and Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the Maytag Stacked Washer/Dryer, Model SE1000 and SG1000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1985 | 116 | 42mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag AMP Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures of early Maytag Automatic Washers. Models include: AMP, A3MP, A4MP, 121P. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1954 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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1959 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
Complete Use and Care guide to 1959 GE Refrigerators. Models include: BH-15P, BH-13P, BH-12P. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 16 | 7mb | $7.99 |
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1970 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Complete service manual to the 1970 line of Blackstone washers. Models include: BA-502, BA-702, BA-902. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1970 | 37 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire Imperial and Deluxe Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures from 1956 for Frigidaire's Imperial Unimatic and Deluxe Pulsamatic automatic washers. Full images and specifications are included. Unimatic Imperial Model WI-56
Pulsamatic Deluxe Model WD-56 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 4 | 4mb | $5.99 |
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1955 General Electric Laundry Brochures
1955 was a big year for General Electric laundry appliances. Both the Filter-Flo system was introduced on their top-loading automatic washers as well as their first washer/dryer combo was introduced. These are beautifully illustrated brochures with full specifications included. Models: Washer: WA-750M, Dryer: DA-623M and Washer/Dryer Combo: WD-660M. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 12 | 11mb | $5.99 |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - June 1953
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. |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1953 | 210 | 105mb | $12.99 |
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1959 General Electric Automatic Washer Brochure
Here is the complete brochure showing off the top of the line 1959 models of the GE automatic washer. Models: WA-9505 and WA-9505S (suds-saver model) |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 4 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1965 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1965 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: WA-1250A, DA-1220A, WA-750A, DA-820A, WA-650A, DA-620A, and the Hi-Speed Gas Dryer: DG-4920A |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 14 | 29mb | $7.99 |
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1960 General Electric Home Laundry Product Man
1960 General Electric Home Laundry Service Manual covering Automatic Washers, Dryers and Combination Washer/Dryers. GE's Product Man Service Manuals were produced monthly to keep service personnel up to date with new products, appliance specifications, appliance service instructions, troubleshooting procedures, older product repair and parts changes, installation instructions, customer complaints and recommendations, testing procedures, tools for repairs, wiring diagrams, timer charts, appliance history and evolution and other important information regarding their appliances. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1960 | 48 | 27mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Washer Service Instruction Film Narrative and Service Manual
Here are two complete Kelvinator automatic washer manuals into one .pdf file. The first is the narrative to the "Service Instruction Film-Strip" on Installation and Disassembly. The second part is the complete Service Manual and Parts Guide to all 1956 Kelvinator automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1956 | 91 | 68mb | $5.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1976 Frigidaire automatic dishwashers, both built-in and portable models. Models include: DWU-2, DWU-3, DWU-4, DWU-5
DWM-2, DWM-3, DWM-4, DWM-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 68 | 40mb | $5.99 |
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1974 Frigidaire Touch-and-Cook Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to Frigidaire's first digital touch-pad electric Range! Full specifications, service and troubleshooting sections included. Models include: RCIE3-39CDW and RCIE-39CDW. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 42 | 32mb | $7.99 |
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1965 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1965 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price-list included. Special bonus, 1965 Philco gas dryers brochures are also included at the end of the document. Duomatic Combo Models include: CE-7F8, CG-7F8, CE-7F6, CG-730, CE-730. Dryers: DG-6F8, DG-6F4, DG-6F3, DG-6F2. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 19 | 37mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1966 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price list included. Models include: CE-7G8, CG-7G8, CE-7G6. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1966 | 12 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1957 Philco-Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Owners Manuals
Here is the complete owner's manual and operating/use and care guide to all top-of-the-line 1957 Philco-Bendix combination washer-dryers. Model: CGR-C. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1957 | 40 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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Easy Holiday Automatic Washer Model AEG Service Manual
This is the service manual supplement created specifically for the bottom of the line washer model AEG. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 26 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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Easy Velva-Power Automatic Washer Model Transmission Service Manual
This is the comprehensive service manual created specifically for servicing Easy's new Velva-Power transmission when it first introduced. The Velva-Power transmission was Easy's own design when they moved away from using a Beam style tranmission that was so common in Speed Queen and other brands of solid-tub automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 20 | 13mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Maytag Lets Talk Service
Here every Maytag service bulletin from 1966. These fact-packed bulletins are showing off the new line of Maytag automatic washers produced starting in 1966. These fact-packed bulletins report model changes, wash and dry cycle changes, service tips, new products being introduced, new parts, reports from the field, etc. Washers and dryers are both covered. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 63 | 44mb | $7.99 |
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Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Motor Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Motor service manual. Sections include:
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Illustrated parts list Checking motor unit Headlight (Models 505 through 515) Foot switch test and replacement (Models 505 through 512) Foot switch test and replacement (Models 513 through 515) Safety switch (Models 505 through 515) Motor brush inspection and replacement (Models 505 through 515) Motor unit major overhaul (Models 505 through 515) Disassembly (Models 505 through 515) Inspection and repair Reassembly (Models 505 through 515) Handle spring replacement (Models 505 through 515) Handle lock replacement (Models 505 through 515) Foot switch (Models 516 through current models) Safety switch (Models 516 through current models) Headlight (Models 516 through current models) Motor brush inspection and replacement (Models 516 through current models) Motor unit major overhaul (Models 516 through current models) Disassembly (Models 516 through current models) Inspection and repair Reassembly (Models 516 through current models) Handle spring replacement (Models 516 through current models) Handle lock replacement (Models 516 through current models) Field Coil Installation - Model 519 and newer |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Kirby |
1972 | 39 | 26mb | $5.99 |
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1961 Hotpoint 40" Electric Range Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the entire 1961 line of 40" electric Ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1961 | 20 | 31mb | $4.99 |
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Kenmore Commander Owners Manual
Owners manual and operating instructions to Kenmore's bullet cannister vacuum. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Kenmore |
1949 | 15 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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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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Frigidaire Model Index and Identifier
Here is a wonderful item for anyone who is interested in vintage General Motors/Frigidaire home appliances. It lists every product Frigidaire manufactured between 1921 thru 1977. Then it continues on to list every model number to every machine Frigidaire produced along with the year that the particular model was produced. Appliances include: refrigerators, upright freezers, chest freezers, free-standing electric ranges, frigidaire flair ranges, twin-30 ranges, fold-back ranges, cook tops, wall ovens, flair wall ovens, mircowave ovens, compact 30 ranges, automatic washers, coin-op washers, automatic dryers, coin-op dryers, laundry centers, ironers, dry cleaners, dishwashers, disposers, electronic air cleaners, trash compactors, water heaters, ice makers, window air conditioners. Also has a great chart showing Frigidaire Appliance production start and end years. |
Full Catalog Published by: Frigidaire |
1977 | 58 | 18mb | $4.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer Specification Sheets
Pictorial diagrams of all newly designed Maytag Washers, all models A906S thru A106S. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 6 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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1957 Speed Queen Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual for all home models of Speed Queen's automatic washers. Models included: A18, A19, A20 and A20F. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 34 | 16mb | $5.99 |
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1957 General Electric Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all 1957 General Electric Washers. Models include: 1WA855P, 1WA850P, 1WA650P, 1WA555P,1WA550P. Major sections include:
DESCRIPTION
INSTALLATION DISASSEMBLY TRANSMISSION SERVICE CONTROL SERVICE CIRCUITS SEQUENCE OF OPERATION. CYCLE CONDITIONS CAM CHART WIRING DIAGRAMS COMPLAINT CHART |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 70 | 34mb | $4.99 |
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Frigidaire Proudly Presents the Remarkable New Frigidaire Automatic Washer with Live Water Action
This is GM Frigidaire history at its finest. Here is the full brochure handed out in stores in 1947 to show off General Motors entry into the automatic washer field. Large format 8.5 x 11" and has beautiful illustrations as well as full details on every aspect of their new automatic washer. This machine, like GE's first automatic washer spun at 1140rpm, so fast in fact that no top loading automatic washer has yet to beat this spin speed. While many changes happened over the years, the up and down pulsator style agitation of this machines is considered by some to be the best ever produced. Today we only know of one actual surviving 1947 model with all of it's original parts. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1947 | 16 | 18mb | $4.99 |
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1936 Hoover Model 150 Vacuum Cleaner Brochure
Here is an adorable brochure from Hoover highlighting their new model 150 Vacuum Cleaner. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1936 | 20 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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How to use your Hamilton Automatic Dryer
Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1959 Hamilton Gas Dryer. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hamilton |
1959 | 24 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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Philco 1961 Wonder-Wash-Agitator Automatic Washer Brochures
Philco introduced their wobbling rubber disk agitator in 1959 on their full size automatic washers. In 1961 the machine was redesigned with a slightly larger and now perforated wash tub but still using the 1959 agitator design. These amazing brochures highlight these first perforated tub machines. Models include the Miss America W-226, W-224, W-222A and W-222. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 8 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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Move Into Tomorrow with Maytag
Here is a beautiful quintessential mid 50's Maytag Poster sized advertising brochure. It shows off Maytag's new Supermatic Washer and Dryer with great images and feature descriptions as well as Conventional Washers, Ironer, Refrigerator, Freezer and Dutch Oven Gas Range. |
Full Catalog Published by: Maytag |
1955 | 8 | 14mb | $4.99 |
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Owners Manual For Your New Automatic Washer
User's guide for '67 Kenmore automatic washers Series 400, 500, 600, 70. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 36 | 23mb | $4.99 |
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1954 Hotpoint Major Appliance Productgrams
1954 Hotpoint Productgrams cover Ranges, Refrigerators, Freezers, Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers and Air Conditioners. Included in this document are 10 monthly issues from 1954. Hotpoint's Productgrams were produced monthly to keep service personnel up to date with new products, appliance specifications, appliance service instructions, troubleshooting procedures, older product repair and parts changes, installation instructions, customer complaints and recommendations, testing procedures, tools for repairs, wiring diagrams, timer charts, appliance history and evolution and other important information regarding their appliances. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Hotpoint |
1954 | 264 | 90mb | $10.80 |
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Whirlpool Wringer Washer Service Manual - 1961 to 1971
Comprehensive service manual for Whirlpool wringer washers from 1961 thru 1971. Includes supplements for the later models. Sections include:
Model Specifications Pre-Delivery and Installation Component Description and Functional Data Service Procedures |
Wringer Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1971 | 42 | 26mb | $7.99 |
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1955 Westinghouse Refrigerator Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting Westinghouse's 1955 line of Refrigerator/Freezers. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Westinghouse |
1955 | 18 | 24mb | $4.99 |
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Westinghouse Spacemate Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to the Westinghouse Spacemate Laundromat Automatic Washer. This was the first stacked washer and dryer ever produced. Model highlighted is LH3. Sections include: Parts of the Washer, Installation, Wiring Diagram, Cycle of Operation Chart, What to Do When, General Information, Parts replacement and service. Please note this original copy was marked with notes and underlines of the text. These are extensive and could not be removed. However, the text and images are completely clear and readable. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1956 | 27 | 31mb | $4.99 |
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Hoover Dial-A-Matic Service Instructions
Hoover revolutionized the vacuum cleaner industry when they introduced the Dial-A-Matic in 1963, with it's entirely different "clean-air" upright design. This is a comprehensive service manual that covers all of the Dial-A-Matic models, both self-propelled and non self-propelled. Step-by-step service instructions take you through complete disassembly of the machine, as well as disassembling and servicing the motor. Hoover again changed the vacuum cleaner industry in 1969, when it introduced the Self-Propelled Dial-A-Matic. This service manual also covers disassembling and servicing the actual power-drive transmission, which was at some point deemed too complicated and time-consuming to service, and was generally replaced as a complete unit if it deemed troublesome. There are some wonderful exploded views of the machine, motor, and power drive unit. Dial-A-Matic models include (non power-drive): 1100, 1110, 1118, 1120, 1130, 1136, 1140, 1149, 1151, 1157, U5007, U5007-001, U5015, U5017
and power-drive models: 1170, 1176, 1178, U6003, U6003-001, U6007, U6039, U6039-030, U6041, U6049 |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1973 | 28 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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1951 General Electric AW-5B6 Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual to the very early belt driven GE Automatic Washers, model AW-5B6. Sections include: Description, Installation, Operation, Parts List, Servicing Instructions on Basket, Timer, Motor, Clutch, Pump, Top, Transmission, Water Level Switch, Suspension and Water Valve. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1951 | 40 | 35mb | $5.99 |
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Beautiful 1957 General Electric 30 and 24 Inch Electric Range Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the 1957 line of General Electric 30" and 24" Electric Ranges. Models include the Spacemaker 30" J-304, J-302, J-300 and J-245. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 14 | 20mb | $4.99 |
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AMC Automatic Washer Installation, Operating and Customer Maintenance Manual
Here is the complete owners manual packed with the Associated Merchandising Corporation's (AMC) automatic washer model A154AP. |
Automatic Washers Published by: AMC |
1951 | 11 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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Care and Use of your Thermador Dishwasher
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all TD Series Thermador Dishwashers. Models include Royal TD-71, Toyal Custom TD-72, Royal Deluxe TD-81 and the Masterpiece TD-91. |
Dishwashers Published by: Thermador |
1971 | 20 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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1967-1968-1969 Sears Kenmore Sales Circulars - Washers and Dryers
In the late 1960's and early 1970's Sears would mail large format (12.5" x 11") advertising circulars. Here is a collection of the Washer and Dryer sections from my collection of these circulars. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1969 | 18 | 47mb | $7.99 |
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NuTone Built-in Food Center Brochure
Brochure highlighting the NuTone Built-In Food Processing Center, built right into your counter top. Shows off the Blender, Shredder, Mixer, Grinder, Juicer and Sharpener. |
Small Appliances Published by: NuTone |
1961 | 2 | 4mb | $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.