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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Iron Fireman Furnace Brochure
Here is a whimiscal brochure for the line of Iron Fireman home heating furnaces showing off their Gas, Oil and Coal models. |
Home Products Published by: Iron Fireman |
1950 | 4 | 4mb | $8.99 |
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1975 Maytag Lets Talk Service
Here every Maytag service bulletin from 1975. 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, dryers, dishwashers and disposers are all covered. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1975 | 62 | 39mb | $12.99 |
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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 | $14.99 |
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Planned Electrical Living With Westinghouse
This is a wonderful catalog highlighting the entire line of major home appliances from Westhinghouse in the early 1950's. Products include: Electric Ranges, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Dishwashers and Sinks, Disposers, and Automatic Laundromat Washers and Dryers. |
Full Catalog Published by: Westinghouse |
1951 | 8 | 10mb | $8.99 |
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Launderall Automatic Washer Service Manual
Now this is a rare manual not to mention a rare washer. It is the service manual to the Jacobs Launderall Washer. This machine was the first and one of the few Horizontal Access Top Loading washers made in the USA. It was a bolt down machine and like Blackstone washers it the timer was a mechanical system built into the transmission. This manual is very comprehensive with specifications, cycle charts, complete descriptions of how the machine works and how to service it. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Launderall |
1948 | 73 | 58mb | $12.99 |
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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 | $14.99 |
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1968 Co-Op Automatic Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is the line of Co-Op automatic washers and dryers for 1968. These were Franklin made machines. A rare find for sure now. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Co-Op |
1968 | 6 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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1950 Westinghouse Clothes Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to the 1950 Westinghouse Clothes Dryer model D-5. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 20 | 10mb | $11.99 |
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KitchenAid 7 Series Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 7 Series KitchenAid top loading dishwashers. Models include the Electra KDC-7 and the Vari-Cycle models KDA-7 and KDW-7. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 32 | 18mb | $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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General Electric Automatic Dishwashers
In typical GE fashion of the 60's, here are some absolutely beautiful brochures showing off the built-in and Mobile-Maid models of GE dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1960 | 24 | 40mb | $8.99 |
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In-Sink-Erator Reversing Action Disposer Brochure
"TWO-DIRECTIONAL SHREDDING!" Here is a brochure highlighting the In-Sink-Erator Food Waste Disposer from the early 1950s. Complete images, specifications and installation information included. This is from a time when In-Sink-Erator an independent company and was made by the In-Sink-Erator Manufacturing Company - Racine, WI. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: In-Sink-Erator |
1951 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-12 Series Dishwasher Service Manual
Service manual for all 12 Series KitchenAid dishwashers. Models include KD-12, KD-22, KD-32, KD-42,KD-12P, KD-22P, KD-32P and KD-42P. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Chart, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1960 | 16 | 8mb | $14.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-11 Automatic Dishwasher Owners Manual
Full owners manual that was packed with every 1956 KitchenAid Dishwasher, models KD-11, KD-21, KD-31 and KD-41. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1956 | 24 | 10mb | $11.99 |
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1961 Westinghouse Built-In Electric Ranges Owners Manual
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all 1961 Westinghouse Built-In Electric Ranges. Models include OAB-30, OGB-30, OBB-30, OHB-30, OAB-21, OBB-21, OCB-21. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1961 | 48 | 22mb | $12.99 |
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1960 Westinghouse Center-Drawer and Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the gorgeous 1960 line of Westinghouse Center Drawer and Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators. Models include: Custom Imperial RAA-16, RAA-14, Imperial: RBA-16 and RBA-14. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 16 | 13mb | $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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1960s Hotpoint Washer-Dryer-Dishwasher Identifier
Here are models and images of the following Hotpoint Washers, Dryers and Dishwashers: Automatic Washers: 1960 to 1963
Dryers: 1960 to 1963
Dishwashers: various 1958 to 1965 models |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 31 | 16mb | $12.99 |
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1960 Hamilton Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are three beautiful brochures from the 1960 line of Hamilton laundry appliances. The Middle of the Washer model 3T83 and S3T83, middle of the line gas dryer model 3M8 and the electric version 3E8. Brochures include illustrations and full specifications. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hamilton |
1960 | 6 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $12.99 |
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The Portable Compact Automatics
Brochure showing images and specifications of GE's portable impeller washer and dryer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1973 | 4 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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Vintage Frigidaire Appliance Parts Reference Catalog
Here is the complete parts listings of all major serviceable parts for all Frigidaire Major Appliances through 1971. Full listings of major parts and their part number is included. Ranges 1938-1971
Refrigerators 1946-1971
Washers 1947-1971 (including 1-18 and Laundry Center models) Dryers 1952-1971 Dishwashers 1955-1971 Air Conditioners 1947-1971 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 |
1971 | 142 | 108mb | $14.99 |
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Easy Washes Then Dries In One Unit -- You Just Push A Button
Whimsical brochure with great illustrations and full specifications for Easy's very first combination washer-dryer introduced in 1957. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Easy |
1957 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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Beautiful Catalog of Small Electrics
Here is a generic wholesale catalog showing off wonderful small appliances from brands such as Presto, Dormeyer, Camfield, Waring, Knapp-Monarch, Nesco, Cory, Hollywood, Duralux, etc. |
Small Appliances Published by: Generic Catalog |
1955 | 33 | 55mb | $8.99 |
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Gibson Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some full brochures with images and specifications for the 1981 line of Gibson washers and dryers. These machines were Franklin style at this time. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Gibson |
1981 | 10 | 17mb | $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.