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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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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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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Beautiful 1960 Westinghouse Electric Range Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures showing off the 1960 line of Westinghouse 40", 30" and 24" electric ranges. Full images specification of each model included. Models include: Custom Imperial KAA40, KAA-30, Ambassador KBA30, Aristocrat KCA40, KCA30, Embassy KDA40, KDA30, Diplomat KEA40, KEA30, Coronet KEA21. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 20 | 15mb | $4.99 |
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1949 Westinghouse Electric Range Owners Manual
Here is the full owners manual and operating instruction guide to all 1949 Westinghouse Electric Ranges. Sections Include:
Getting to know your range,
How to use your range, Care and cleaning your range, High Altitude Cooking, Recipes and Cooking Charts for Westinghouse Ranges. It’s all yours now! Your treasure of a brand-new Electric Range. You’ll love it...because it’s so superbly automatic ...saves energy and leaves you more time for a dozen and one other things. And because it’s so very easy to use. you’ll have praiseworthy results every time. But wondrous as this Range is, it can’t perform miracles without your co-operation. That’s why it’s so essential that you become thoroughly acquainted with its every part and function...learn how to use it properly...how to care for it so that it does more and lasts longer. Remember, you’ll use your Range more than any other appliance you own! So take a minute right now to carefully study this book—especially the section that refers to your particular Range. We've done our best to “tell all” and give you the complete story. What’s more, we've included a couple hundred tried and tested recipes with which you can please the family. In no sense do we claim this to be a complete cookbook, so don’t hesitate to continue using your favorite recipes, too, and watch how beautifully they’ll turn out on your new Range! |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1949 | 84 | 48mb | $7.99 |
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Appliances for your Electrical Home
Full catalog showing all of GE's major appliance line, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, electric ranges, water heaters, dishwashers, disposalls, electric sinks, washers, dryers, ironers. Catalog also includes the entire line of GE Metal Cabinets for kitchens and utility areas. |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1954 | 24 | 34mb | $4.99 |
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1967 General Electric Appliances and Equipment Catalog
Here is the complete catalog to all GE home appliances and electric equipment. Images and full specifications included for each product. Products include: Built-In Ovens Range Hoods and Exhaust Fans Cooktops Single and Double Oven Americana Ranges Free Standing Ranges Mark 27" Drop-In Ranges All Transistor Built-In Electronic Products Combination Washer-Dryers Filter-Flow Washers Gas and Electric Dryers 24" Filter-Flo Washers Built-In and Portable Dishwashers Under-sink Dishwasher Food Waste Disposals Refrigerator-Freezers Food Freezers Air Conditioning and Heating units Silicones Wiring Devices and Wall Switches Electrical Boxes and Products Water Heaters Outdoor Lighting |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1967 | 44 | 54mb | $6.48 |
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Hotpoint Washer Model LK23 Operating Instructions Card
Operating instruction card for Hotpoint Automatic Washer LK23. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 4 | 3mb | $4.99 |
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Frigidaire Built-In Cooking Appliances Catalog
Here is a wonderful catalog highlighting the Frigidaire Flair Built-In Ovens, Drop Leaf and French Door Wall Ovens and Compact 30 Built-In Ranges. Models include: RBB-102, RBB-100, RBB-101, RBB-102, RBE-530, RBE-G530, RBE-533, RBE-G533, RBGB-330, RBGB-335, RBGF-345, RBE-93-1, RBE-94A-1, RBE-94-1, RBE-G94-1, RBE-90-1, RBF-G-95, RBF-99, RBF-G99. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 12 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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Enjoy Wonderful New Dishwashing Convenience with your RCA Whirlpool Portable Dishwasher
Now this is nice and rare, it's the full owners manual to a D&M made Whirlpool Portable Dishwasher. Full instructions for preparing the dishes, loading and operating the dishwasher. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1958 | 16 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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1965 Kenmore Automatic Washer and Dryer Models
Service supplement showing all of the 1965 Kenmore washer and dryer models along with a description of features for each machine. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 9 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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KitchenAid 20 Series Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 20 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-20 KDI-20
KDC-20 KDP-20 KDS-40 KDC-40 KDS-60 KDI-60 KDC-60 |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1981 | 40 | 14mb | $7.99 |
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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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L-8 Westinghouse Laundomat Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all mid 1950s Westinghouse Laundromat front loading automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1955 | 44 | 32mb | $4.99 |
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1960 Thermador Built-In Cooking Appliances Catalog
Here is a wonderful brochure showing off all of Thermador's built-in cooking appliances for 1960. Products include Masterpiece "Bilt-In" Electric Cooktops, Automatic Surface Elements, Masterpiece Double Oven, Built-In Ovens and the fashionably and functionally outstanding Thermador Masterpiece "Bilt-In" Refrigerator-Freezer. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Thermador |
1960 | 8 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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Now You Do Better Washings at a Simple Turn of a Dial with ABC-O-Matic
Full owners manual and operating instructions to ABC's very first automatic washer, model 50. |
Automatic Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1950 | 16 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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Proved by 36 Million Workless Washings - Bendix Laundrimatic Home Laundry Brochure
Brochure produced by Bendix before WWII started to promote their new automatic washer models which by this time have expanded to four models available. Models include new the Standard and Deluxe "Laundrimatic" machines as well as the older "Dial-A-Matic" Standard and Deluxe models. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1941 | 20 | 22mb | $4.99 |
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1964 Waste King-Universal Dishwasher Parts and Features Manual
Here is the complete Parts and Features manual for mid 1960's Waste King Dishwashers. Sections include in-depth feature charts as well as parts breakdown diagrams. Series include: 900, 700, 600, 500, 300 and 100. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1964 | 24 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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Maytag Technical Bulletin 1 and 2
Technical bulletins produced by Maytag describing their Automatic Washer and Dryer cycles, the advantages surrounding them and reasons behind their design. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1974 | 7 | 4mb | $4.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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Fine Gourmet Recipes for Everyday Use
Full owners manual, use and care as well as recommended recipes for using your glass dome Sunbeam Carousel Rotisserie Broiler. We love this appliance and use it all the time for making wonderful meals. |
Small Appliances Published by: Sunbeam |
1965 | 24 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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The Maytag Dependability Story
This is another wonderful and rare piece of history. It was produced to explain the many proceeses involved in producing an automatic washer, dryer and combination washer-dryer utilized at Maytag's Newton, IA factory. This large format book (8.5 x 9) is filled with 20 rare full size photos of the major processes in the factory along with full descriptions of what you are seeing, such as: Maytag wash baskets must be properly balanced so they will spin smoothly during the water extraction phase of the cycle. The balancer, shown in this photograph, will indicate on a dial just where the additional weights must be added to the balancing ring to provide the specified smooth spin. No guess work here; every Maytag tub is scientifically balanced. MAYTAG DEPENDABILITY means accuracy and precision in every step of the manufacturing process. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 60 | 37mb | $4.99 |
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Hoover Electric Coffeepots Brochure
Brochures highlighting the different kinds of Electric Coffeepots available from Hoover. |
Small Appliances Published by: Hoover |
1975 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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Marquette Wringer Washers
Brochures for the Gambles line of Wringer Washers |
Wringer Washers Published by: Marquette (Gambles Stores) |
1953 | 8 | 13mb | $7.99 |
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Behind the Sparkle There's A GE Mobile Maid Automatic Dishwasher
Beautiful brochures for the GE Mobile Mail model SP-40S and undercounder roll-out model SU-60S. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 8 | 16mb | $4.99 |
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1957 Dormeyer Appliances Dealer Promotional Brochure
Here is a promotional brochure sent to dealers of Dormeyer small appliances highlighting their appliances and upcoming advertising campaigns. |
Small Appliances Published by: Dormeyer |
1957 | 4 | 8mb | $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.