VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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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1971 Frigidaire Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is the first and comprehensive service manual introducing the completely redesigned Frigidaire coin-operated washers. Two models include WCS-M which is the first larger capacity, perforated tub Frigidaire commercial washer rated at 16lb as the fill level was set only to bottom of the last agitator cone. The other model WCDS-M which is the last of the Frigidaire solid tub washers, which is a solid-tub set in the 1/18 outer tub with the 1/18 transmission and suspension system. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1971 | 92 | 145mb | $14.99 |
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1995 Frigidaire Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a full brochure showing off the WCI made Frigidaire line of automatic washers and dryers from the mid 1990's. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1995 | 0 | 41mb | $8.99 |
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1972 Hotpoint Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Here is the use and care guide to the 1972 line of Hotpoint Dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1972 | 16 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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1958 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1958 Hotpoint automatic washers. 1958 was the first year Hotpoint introduced their new Co-Axial transmission. Models include:
10LW40, 10LW43, 10LW44, 10LWS44, 10LW45, 10LWW45 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 40 | 91mb | $12.99 |
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1987 Gibson Washers and Dryers Brochure
Sales literature brochure for the 1987 line of Gibson washers and dryers. Models include:
WASHER: WA28F2WT WA28M2WT WA28M4WT WA28M6WT
DRYER: DE/DG28T3WT DE/DG28ASWT DE/DG28A7WT |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Gibson |
1987 | 8 | 19mb | $8.99 |
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1935-1955 Easy Spin-Dryer Washer Parts Catalog
Here is a fascinating look at the early history of the Easy Spin-Dryer washers from what appears to be the very first model all the way through the mid 1950's. Different wash methods and agitators were designed as well as solid tub and perforated tub spinners. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Easy |
1955 | 107 | 78mb | $14.99 |
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1954-1955 Norge Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the '54 and '55 line of Norge automatic washers. Models include: AW-450, AW-452, AW-420, AW-410, AW-405 and AW-423. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1954 | 33 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1969 Norge Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete Use and Care guide along with the Washing Guide for Norge automatic washer model AWK1820. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1969 | 48 | 57mb | $11.99 |
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1949-1950 General Electric Heating Appliances Catalog
Here is a beautifully illistrated catalog showing many of General Electric's small appliances including Triple Beat Mixers, Coffee Makers, Toasters, Irons, Automatic Roasters, Waffle Makers and Sandwich Grills. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1949 | 25 | 90mb | $8.99 |
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1961 Philco Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here is the entire 1961 line of Philco automatic washers and dryers. 1961 was the first year Philco went to a perforated wash tub design but still utilizing the 1959-1960 12lb tub capacity and wobbling "High Frequency" agitator. Models include: W-2140, W-2100, DE-6140, DG-6140. Also included at end is the full 1961 price list for dealers. Please note there are a few duplicates of certain brochures in this pdf to capture everything we have found. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 15 | 30mb | $8.99 |
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1961 Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here is the complete line of 1961 Philco Duomatic combination washer-dryers. Models include: C-716 (Left over design from 1960 models), C-714, C-712, C-710. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 10 | 11mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Philco Duomatic Use and Care Book
Complete owner's manual to the top of the line 1963 Philco Duomatic model CE-734. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1963 | 16 | 12mb | $11.99 |
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1966 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1966 Easy Automatic Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1966 | 40 | 47mb | $12.99 |
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1968 Whirlpool Laundry Appliances Fax-Pac
Here is the official Whirlpool feature training book highlighting the 1968 Whirlpool washer, dryer, wringer washer and portable model lines. Whirlpool fans this beautiful book is definitely for you. This training series was similar to Frigidaire's VIP series which was given to appliance dealers to educate them of all the wonderful new features on Whirlpool appliances. Book contains beautiful images, cycle charts, graphics and comparisons for all aspects of the belt-drive washer and matching dryers and wringer washers. Introduces new "Decorator Front Panel" option with woodtone fronts! This item is scanned at 600dpi for super crisp clear text and images. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1966 | 43 | 121mb | $8.99 |
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GE Dishwasher GSD452 Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete Use and Care Guide packed with every GE GSD452 model dishwasher from the late 1970s. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1978 | 4 | 5mb | $11.99 |
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Crosley Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the 1954 Crosley front loading automatic washer. Includes quick start guide at end. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Crosley |
1954 | 47 | 64mb | $11.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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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 | $11.99 |
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1967 Frigidaire Tech-Talk Jet-Action Washer Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual produced for Frigidaire solid-tub Jet-Action automatic washers. This manual covers the 1968 N line, but is valid for most mechanical features of the 1965-1969 Frigidaire washers. Includes full cycle charts and specifications for each model, as well as complete service information. This is a must have manual for anyone with a rollermatic washer or anyone interested in how the machine functions. Models include WAL WA2L WCDAL WCDAPL WCDARL WCDATL WCDL WIAL WCIAL WCIL |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1967 | 128 | 76mb | $12.99 |
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User Instructions to Kelvinator Ranges
Here is the complete Use and Care guide to Kelvinator Electric Range models RER302P and RER402P. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Kelvinator |
1980 | 20 | 15mb | $12.99 |
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Crescent Dishwashers and Glasswashers
This is a super rare catalog. You can clearly see the very pre-historic history of KitchenAid spray arm dishwashers in this catalog. While the machines in the catalog are meant for commercial use such as in restaurants and other institutions the resemblance to early home dishwashing is amazing. Check out the material that the dish racks are made out of, simply amazing!!! I highly recommend this catalog for anyone who is interested in the history of mechanical dishwashing. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hobart |
1926 | 27 | 26mb | $8.99 |
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Hotpoint Customline Colortone Modular Kitchens
Brochure for Hotpoint's drop in modular kitchens. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 6 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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Blackstone Dryer Brochures
Brochures showing off the new 1959 Blackstone dryers, Middle and Bottom of the line, gas and electric models. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Blackstone |
1959 | 8 | 11mb | $8.99 |
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1974 Frigidaire Range Brochure
Here is the complete brochure to all Frigidaire Ranges, Cooktops and Ovens from the mid 1970's. Contains images, details and full specifications for each model. 30" Ranges: RS3-30W, RDG3-35W, RDG3-38W, RSE3-36W, RCDE3-38W, RCDE3-37CW, RCIE3-39CDW Twin 30" Ranges: RCD3-637W, RCDG3-637VW, RCDE3-637VW, RCIE3-639CVW 40" Ranges: RDG3-20W, RDE3-20W, RCDE3-71W, RCIE3-75W Built-In Ovens: RBG3-94U, RBG3-97U, RBE3-94U, RBE3-97U, RBE-94D Cooktops: RB3-124U, RB3-130U, RB3-131U, RB3-133U, RB-139CD Compact 30 Ranges: RB3-530, RBG3-533W, RBG3-535W, RBE3-533W, RBE-539C Microwave: RCM3-37S |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 26 | 55mb | $9.99 |
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1969 Westinghouse Dishwasher Service Manual
Complete service manual to late 1960's Westinghouse made convertible dishwashers. Sections include: Specifications, Installation, Explanation of Components, Explanation of Timer Cycles, Conversion to Built-In Dishwasher, Parts Identification, Trouble Diagnosis, Parts Replacement and Adjustment, Chemistry of Water, Dishwasher Problems. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1969 | 68 | 39mb | $12.99 |
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Thor Automatic Sink Service Manual for Lustron Homes
Here is the complete service manual to the Thor Automagic Sink washer/dishwasher combination. This unit was installed in Lustron homes in the last 1940's and early 1950's. This service manual is to be used in conjunction with the Thor washer/dishwasher transmission Service Manual. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Thor |
1951 | 32 | 35mb | $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 | $11.99 |
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Maytag Highlander Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to Maytag's very first Helical-Drive Highlander Washer, models 123 and 123S. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 26 | 15mb | $11.99 |
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Deep Clean Vacuum Cleaner Model 26 Owners Manual
Complete owners manual and operating instructions for the "Deep Clean" Cleaner. The all purpose cleaner with the Double Action Floor Nozzle. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hamilton Beach |
1951 | 24 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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Early Hamilton Electric Dryer Service Manual
Here is a comprehensive service manual covering all early Hamilton Electric Clothes Dryers. Models include: 960-E, 975-E, 950-E, 900-E and 600-E. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hamilton |
1951 | 32 | 18mb | $12.99 |
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KitchenAid 67 and 68 Series Portable Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 67 and 68 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: KD-67 KD-67B
KD-68 KD-68B |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 92 | 36mb | $14.99 |
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How to use and your new Frigidaire Ultra-Clean Automatic Washer
Complete Owners manual and operating instructions to Frigidaire's Pulsamatic automatic washers for 1958. Deluxe and Super models highlighted as well as the special bottom-of-the-line suds-saving ball valve on the drain hose. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 28 | 14mb | $11.99 |
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1963 Beam Top-Loading Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete owners manual to a quite unusual dishwasher, the Beam. Title: The Beam Automatic Dishwasher Operating Manual - Sparkling Dishes - Squeaky Clean. |
Dishwashers Published by: Beam |
1963 | 16 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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Preway Built-In Gas Kichens
Full brochure highlighting the entire Preway appliance line including the only gas dishwasher ever produced, built-in cooktops, built-in ovens, built-in gas compact range as well as matching range hoods. |
Full Catalog Published by: Preway |
1963 | 12 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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Westinghouse Center-Drawer Refrigerator
Here is a beautiful brochure for the very rare Center Drawer top of the line refrigerator from Westinghouse. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Westinghouse |
1962 | 4 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Replacement Drive Belt Guide for Vintage Laundry Equipment
Here is a comprehensive guide to replace the belt(s) in your vintage automatic washer, wringer washer, dryer or ironer. The guide lists by brand and models through the mid 1960s. The way to use this guide is to look up your machine and most belts will be listed in a generic hardware store format number such as 3L260 or 4L320, etc. Simply find that number and take it into your local hardware store where replacements can be found. Brands listed in this guide go back to the 1920's and earlier... Ald, Alladin, Ambassador, Amc, American Beauty, American Ironing Machine, American Laundry, Apex, Appl Corp Of America, Armaid, Automatic, Barlow & Seelig, Barton, Beam, Bee-Vac, Bendix, Birtman, Blackstone, Block, Bock, Bryant, Caloric, Capre, Cavalier, Centrex, Century, Cissell, Classic, Clesco, Clipper, Coin-Clean, Conlon-Moore, Constellation, Cook, Co-Op, Coronado, Crosley, Cussin & Fearn, Defender, Dexter, Douglas, Dowagiac, Duchess, Duplex, Duracrest, Easy, Econowash, Fairbanks-Morse, Faultless, Fedders, Federal, Firestone, Franklin, Frigidaire, Gainaday, Gamble Skogmo, General Electric, Getz, Gibson, Glover, Golden, Granger, Grant, Graybar, Hamilton, Hammond, Holland/Rieger, Horton, Hotpoint, Hotpoint, Hudson, Hudson, Hummer, Hurley, International Dryer Corp., Iron Rite, Jacobs, Kelvinator, Kenmore, Launderall, Launderama, Laundry Queen, Leonard, Magnetic, Marquette, Marshall Wells, Maytag, Meadows, Mil, Minier, Mola, Monarch, Monitor, Montgomery Ward, Mza, Newton Maid, 1900 Corp., Norge, Ocean Wave, O'keefe & Merritt, One Minute, Pellerin Milnor, Penncrest, Permette, E J Perry Corporation, Philco-Bendix, Philgas, Pioneer, Quebec, Rheem, Roman Enterprises, Roper, Rural, Safe-T-Steam, Savage, Sea Wave, Simplex, Skelgas, Speedee, Speed Queen, Speedy, Standard, Stanley, Stiglitz, Sun-Aire, Sunshine, Superior, Temco, Thor, Trojan, Troy, Trump, Unico, Unimac, Universal, Upton, Vamco, Vanity, Vic, Voss, Wardway, Wascomat & Wascator, Waterwitch, Western Auto, Western Beacon, Westinghouse, Whirldry, Whirlpool, White House, Wichita Precision Tool, Windsor, Wizard, Woman's Friend, Woodrow and Zenith . |
Full Catalog Published by: Automaticwasher |
2012 | 31 | 24mb | $12.99 |
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Beautiful 1958 GM Frigidaire Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here they are and these are absolutely gorgeous color brochures for the entire '58 line of Frigidaire Unimatic and Pulsamatic washers as well as Filtrator and Air-Flow dryers. This is the very last year of the Unimatic washer being produced for home use and more features were offered this year than ever before. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 14 | 21mb | $8.99 |
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Your Promise of Freedom...Maytag Dependability Brochure - 1960
Beautiful brochure from Maytag showing off their brand new Combination Washer-Dryer as well as Maytag's famous dependable top loading washers and dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1960 | 14 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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Gibson Washer Brochures
Full brochures with images, features and specifications for Gibson washers made by Franklin. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Gibson |
1974 | 10 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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Classroom Textbook on Servicing Sewing Machines and Food Mixers and Vacuum Cleaners
Originally written in 1963 and updated in 1972 these were classroom textbooks for learning how to repair electrical appliances. A fascinating look at how appliance repair was taught and a great primer to learn how to repair vintage Sewing Machines, Food Mixers, Blenders and Vacuum Cleaners. Underscores, notes and quiz answers were left in the document from the original student for extra information. Scanned at 600dpi for extra crisp text and images. |
Automatic Washers Published by: NRI |
1972 | 68 | 100mb | $14.99 |
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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.