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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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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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Imperial Mark XII Washer and Dryer Brochures
Great graphics in these brochures for the Top of the Line Imperial Mark XII Washer and both Electric and Gas Dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1959 | 6 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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1980 Speed Queen Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here are the sales literature brochures for the very first Speed Queen perforated tub automatic washers and matching dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1980 | 8 | 22mb | $8.99 |
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Westinghouse Drycleaning System
Brochure and spec sheet for the 1976 Westinghouse Drycleaning System. |
Dry Cleaning Published by: Westinghouse |
1976 | 2 | 3mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to many 1957 Frigidaire Home Refrigerators. Models include: CP-141-57, CP-123-57, Fi-121-57, FD-102-57 and FS-101-57. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1957 | 20 | 17mb | $12.99 |
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Osterizer Owners Manual and Recipe Book
Owners manual and cook for the Osterizer Blender of the mid 1950's. Sections include: Osterizer Features, How to Operate your Osterizer, What your Osterizer Does, How to Use Your Osterizer and Recommenced Recipes for the Osterizer. |
Small Appliances Published by: Oster |
1953 | 68 | 84mb | $11.99 |
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Kenmore Roto-Rack Dishwasher Parts List and Under-Counter Conversion Instructions
Here are two documents shipped with every 1967 Portable Dishwasher, the complete parts list/breakdown as well as the complete instruction sheet to changing the portable dishwasher into an under-counter dishwasher. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 13 | 6.3mb | $12.99 |
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Electrolux Cleaner and Air Purifier and its many uses
Here is a very early Electrolux model XXX owners manual showing how to use this beautiful art-deco cleaner. Includes information on all its attachments and accessories. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus) |
1937 | 24 | 26mb | $11.99 |
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1962 General Electric Range-Oven Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the 1962 line of GE free standing electric ranges and cooking appliances, including the Americana models!
High resolution scan of 600dpi for crisp Images and full specifications included.
Models include... J790W, J792W, J760W, J762W, J791W, J761W, J763W, J408W, J750W, J304W, J404W, J303W, J403W, J406W, J402W, J302W, J400W, J401W, J301W, J299W. Also included is the planning dimensions book the Americana model J790W. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 0 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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Modern Packaging Magazine - September 1958
See the low-resolution preview of this document If you like vintage supermarket products, Modern Packaging Magazine is a fun look at how products were packaged in the 1950's. Lots of great packaging trade industry ads and articles relating to vintage products of the past! |
Trade Publications Published by: Modern Packaging |
1956 | 236 | 90mb | $12.99 |
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New KitchenAid KD-20 Energy Saver V Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 20 Series KitchenAid dishwashers. Models include KDC-20, KDI-20, KDP-20, KDC-40, KDI-40, KDP-40, KDC-60, KDI-60, KDP-60. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1981 | 43 | 26mb | $14.99 |
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Just Set the Dial and Relax a While
Full owners manual and operating instruction to all 1956 Kenmore automatic dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1956 | 12 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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1963 Pyrex Glassware Retail Catalog
Here is a wonderful and rare catalog of Pyrex-ware glass kitchen products. Products include: Clear ovenware, Town & Country, Turquoise, Early American, Pink, Primary sets, Casseroles, Coffee pots, saucepans, double boilers, dishware and tumblers, salt/pepper shakers. Full retail price list included at end for all products. |
Full Catalog Published by: Pyrex |
1963 | 0 | 47mb | $14.99 |
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1963 Westinghouse Laundromat Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1963 Westinghouse automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 49 | 61mb | $12.99 |
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On Your Way to Brighter Wash Days
Here is a wonderful piece of sales literature available in Sears stores in the late 1960's. It is a total guide to laundering clothes with sections including Preparing Clothes, Laundry Supplies, Ways to Wash Clothes, Ways to Dry and Iron, Laundry Area Planning, Washer and Dryer Buying Guide, Types of Washers and Dryers, Washer and Dryer Design Features, etc. Adorable cartoon-ish illustrations throughout as well as illustrations of Kenmore laundry appliances from the late 60's. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1969 | 82 | 50mb | $8.99 |
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1955 Frigidaire Refrigerator Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to all 1955 Frigidaire Imperial Food Pantry Refrigerator-Freezers. Models include: CIV-143 and CIV-115. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 48 | 50mb | $12.99 |
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Maytag Washer Model 142B-142SB Owners Manual
Here is a rare owners manual on the first major center-dial Maytag automatic washer. Models include both 142B and 142SB (suds saver model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 26 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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KitchenAid 19 Series Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 19 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. Also include is the listing of available kits and accessories at the time these dishwashers were made. Models include: KDS-19 KDI-19
KDC-19 KDP-19 KDS-39 KDC-39 KDS-59 KDI-59 KDC-59 |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1981 | 43 | 15mb | $14.99 |
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Whirlpool Convertible Washer Brochure
Here is the brochure for an early Whirlpool portable washer model LTB6700. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1969 | 3 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Washers & Dryers from the Dependability People
Beautiful Maytag Brochure showing off all Center Dial Washers and Dryers as well as the Porta-Washer and Dryer. Big images and full specs for each model. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1975 | 20 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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How To Use Your Chambers Electric Cooking Equipment
Owners manual, operating instructions and recommended recipes guide packed with all 1956 Chambers electric ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Chambers |
1956 | 24 | 9mb | $12.99 |
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1955 Admiral Console Television Sets
Beautiful sales literature brochures for all of the '55 Admiral B&W console television line. Full pictures and complete specifications for each set are included. Models include the Paris, Florida, Southampton, Del Monte, Catalina, Tucson, Brazil, Sarasota, London, Hollywood, Westchester and El Dorado. |
Television Published by: Admiral |
1955 | 34 | 52mb | $8.99 |
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Consumer Bulletin Magazine - April 1959
Consumer Bulletin was a highly respected consumer product information magazine from the 1930's onward. It was the main competitor to Consumer Reports from the 1930's through the 1960's. Articles on Products and Ratings in this issue include:
Information on Safety, Full Price Lists, Depreciation, Air suspension, Brakes, Choice of transmission and gear ratio, Decreased braking, and starting problems, with automatic transmissions, Present and future design trends, Durability of car bodies Special In Depth Reports 1959 Plymouth, 1959 Rambler Rebel V-8, 1959 Rambler American CR's recommendations in six price groups Table showing important specifications and test results for the following 1959 cars: Buick LeSabreV-8 Buick Invicta V-8 Buick Electra V-8 Cadillac 62 V-8 Cadillac 60 V-8 Cadillac 75 V-8 Chevrolet Biscayne 6 Chevrolet Impala V-8 Chevrolet Impala Opt. V-8 Chrysler Windsor V-8 Chrysler Saratoga V-8 Chrysler New Yorker V-8 DeSoto FireSweep V-8 DeSoto Firedome V-8 DeSoto FireFlite V-8 Dodge Coronet 6 Dodge Coronet V-8 Dodge Royal V-8 Dodge Custom Royal V-8 Edsel Ranger 6 Edsel Ranger V-8 Edsel Corsair V-8 Ford Custom 300 6 Ford Custom 300 V-8 Ford Fairlane V-8 Ford Fairlane 500 V-8 Imperial V-8 Lincoln V-8 Mercury Monterey V-8 Mercury Montclair V-8 Mercury Park Lane V-8 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 V-8 Oldsmobile Super 88 V-8 Oldsmobile 98 V-8 Plymouth Savoy 6 Plymouth Fury V-8 Plymouth Fury Opt. V-8 Pontiac Catalina Opt. V-8 Pontiac Catalina V-8 Pontiac Star Chief V-8 Pontiac Bonneville V-8 Rambler American 6 Rambler DeLuxe 6 Rambler Rebel V-8 Custom Rambler Ambassador V-8 Super Studebaker Lark Regal 6 Studebaker Lark Regal V-8 Regular Features Include:
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Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1959 | 40 | 30mb | $8.99 |
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1980 General Electric Filter-Flo Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 GE Electric Washers, Dryers and Compact Laundry Appliances. Full control panel display images, machines photos and full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Automatic Washers, Electric and Gas Dryers, Compact Washer and Dryer |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1980 | 6 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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Consumer Bulletin - November 1956 - Gas Ranges and Portable Typewriters
For November of '56 Consumer Bulletin tests full size gas ranges. Brands include: Caloric Ultramatic, Chambers, Detroit Jewell, Florence Custom Deluxe, Kenmore Twin Oven, Magic Chef, Maytag Dutch Oven , Montgomery Ward, Norge, Roper, Tappan and Welbuilt DeLuxe Other interesting reports in this issue include: Portable Typewriters ((Erika 10, Everest Jolson, Olympia DeLuxe SM3, Optima Elite 3, Remington Quiet-Riter, Remington TraveiRiter, Royal Quiet DeLux e , Smith-Corona Silent - Super, Underwood Deluxe Quiet Tab and the Underwood Leader). Car Radiator Ornaments, Automobile Anti-Freeze, Amana Refrigerator-Freezer Combination, Power Chain Saws (13 Brands). |
Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1956 | 32 | 28mb | $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.