VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Hoover Comprehensive Vacuum Cleaner Parts Catalog
Here is an extensive collection of parts diagrams with descriptions of the parts and part numbers for many years of Hoover vacuums. 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 vintage Hoover vacuum cleaners. Models included in this catalog include: 12/14 28 29 31/32/33/34/35/36 41/42/50/51/53/55 61 62/63/64 65/66/67/68/69/70 82/84/84B/85/86/87/88 91 115 334 344 348 404/409 415 434/444/454 564/574 584 589/593 634 704/704-01/706/707/714 719/728 843/858 913/913-01 918 1010/1020/1030/1060/ 1070/1076 1100/1110/1118/1120/ 1130/1136/1140/1149/ 1151/1157/1170/1176/ 1178/U6003/U6007 1330/1340/1348 2000/2001/2010/2011/ 2017 2040/2048/S302l/S3023 2100/2110/2120 2200/2201/2204/2208/ 2210/2260/2266 2610/2720/2726 2800 2830/2836 2900/2901/2910/2911 2940 2941/2950 2951/2970 2960/2980/2904 U4001/U4019/U4021/ U4003/U4005/U4007/ U4009 S3001 S3003 S3005 S2003/S2005/S2007 |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1973 | 139 | 67mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 4 days |
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1968 Easy Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 line of Easy automatic washers. There are Hotpoint (Chicago factory made) solid-tub machines. Top-of-line machine has variable speed control! Full specifications and control panel images included for each model. Models include: WA-455, WA-444, WA-423, WA-422, WA-421, WA-411. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1968 | 16 | 17mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1968 Easy Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures from Easy showing off their 1968 line of automatic gas and electric dryers. Full control panel images and specifications included. Models include: DE-455, DG455, DE-444, DG-444, DE-423, DG-423, DE-422, DG-422, DE-400. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Easy |
1968 | 18 | 17mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1976 KitchenAid Bulit-In Top-of-the-Line Dishwasher Comparison
Now this is super interesting, here is a comparison brochure of the KDS-18 Superba Dishwashers to all other major brands of dishwashers in the mid 1970's. Topics include: Machine Frames, Wash Chambers/Tubs, Motors, Wash Arms and Systems, Filtration, Drying methods, Fill and Drain systems, Loading/Racks, Weight. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1976 | 20 | 9mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1987 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure highlighting the 1987 line of Maytag washers and dryers. Models include: Washers: A712, A612, A512, A412, A312, A212, A112. Dryers: D712, D612, D512, D412, D312, D212. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1987 | 12 | 6mb | $5.99 |
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1969 Maytag Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual first printed in 1969, with update through 1978 on the 1970's line of Maytag Commercial and Coin-Operated Automatic Washers. This is a fascinating look at the coin-op Maytag washers found throughout the 1970's in laundromats. Both the very common standard capacity washers and the very rare large capacity coin-op models are included! Models A17 (Standard capacity) and A18 (Big-Tub large capacity). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1969 | 108 | 50mb | $7.99 |
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1985 Maytag Jetclean Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure highlighting the 1985 line of Maytag dishwashers and food waste disposers. Models include: Dishwashers: WU1000, WU902, WU702, WU502, WU302, WC702-302, WU202. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1987 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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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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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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Washday Recipes, Care, Use of your Westinghouse Laundromat
Full owners manual and operating instructions to the 1952-1953 Westinghouse Laundromat models LB-6 (standard Laundromat model) and RL-1 (bolt-down model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1952 | 44 | 17mb | $4.99 |
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Guide to the most work-free washday known with Whirlpool Automatic Washer
Here is the owners manual packed with every 1957 Whirlpool Automatic Washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1957 | 20 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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Amana Appliances Brochure
Brochure titled "When Your Creating A Dream Kitchen, Amana Belongs in your Plans". Full brochure highlighting Amana Appliances from the early 1980's. Images and full specifications included. Products include: Built-in Wall Ovens, both conventional and microwave Cooking Centers, Ranges and Cooktops Radaranges Microwave Ovens Refrigerator-Freezers Chest and Upright Food Freezers Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps |
Full Catalog Published by: Amana |
1980 | 8 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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They Wash and Dry Clothes the Way You Want, That's the Difference
Wonderful full brochure/book for the 1978 line of Whirlpool full size and portable washers and dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1978 | 16 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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1975 Frigidaire 1-18 Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete and comprehensive service manual to all full size Frigidaire automatic washers. Models include: WCDA, Wl, WCD, W2, WIA, W4, W22, WCI Sections include: Full specifications, timer cycle charts, Construction, Operation, Testing, Installation, Service Diagnosis/Troubleshooting Charts, Washer Analyzer, Service Procedures, Mechanism Service, Wiring Diagrams, Cycle Sequence/Timer cam charts and Schematics, Home-Ec Talk. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1975 | 96 | 77mb | $7.99 |
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1969 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1971 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: Models included: RS-30P, RDG-35P, RDG-38P, RCDG-39P, RE-30P, RCIE-39P, RXE-39P, RS-1OP, RDG-20P, RCDG-71P, RDE-20P, RCIE-75P |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1969 | 112 | 62mb | $7.99 |
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Westinghouse Refrigerator Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to all Westinghouse Refrigerator/Freezers from 1949. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Westinghouse |
1949 | 44 | 34mb | $4.99 |
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Hoover Electric Fry Pans Brochure
Brochures highlighting the different kinds of Electric Fry Pans available from Hoover. |
Small Appliances Published by: Hoover |
1975 | 4 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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1960 General Electric Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the 1960 line of General Electric automatic clothes dryers. Models include:
DA-1020T, DA-820T, DA-720T, DA-610T, DA-617T
Beautiful images and full specifications included for each model. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1960 | 14 | 26mb | $7.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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Early Kenmore Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the earliest Kenmore washer service manual we have found. It covers both the bolt-down model and deluxe non-bolt down models of Kenmore washers from 1947 through 1950. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1950 | 61 | 65mb | $7.99 |
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Operating Instructions and User Guide
Complete operating instructions and user guide to GE automatic washer model WWA8310. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1973 | 20 | 26mb | $4.99 |
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The Last of the Westinghouse Slant-Front Washers and Dryers
Here are wonderful brochures for the last year Westinghouse made their slant-front front loading washers and dryers. While the slanted tub models ended in the late 1950s, Westinghouse still kept making the front of the cabinet slanted into the 1960s. Brochures have beautiful images and illustrations along with complete control panel views and specifications for all models available. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 14 | 14mb | $4.99 |
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Use and Care instructions for Westinghouse Cross-Vane Tumbling Dryers
Here is the complete owners manual, operating instructions, venting recommendations and installations instructions for Westinghouse Clothes Dryer DE470M and DG470M. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1973 | 16 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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1970 Whirlpool Top Loading Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Here are the complete operating instructions for Whirlpool's top loading dishwasher model SVP80. Includes loading instructions as well as complete cycle descriptions. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1970 | 6 | $4.99 | |
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Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher Brochures
Brochures and spec shets highlighting the entire 1961 Hotpoint Dishwaser Line |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1961 | 10 | 22mb | $4.99 |
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Getting to know your new Frigidaire Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the 1955 WV-65 Unimatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 48 | 22mb | $4.99 |
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1959 Speed Queen Facts of Superiority
Speed Queen produced their Facts Manuals to give to dealers and customers information regarding their products from the late 50's and into the 60's. These documents are filled with beautiful images, illustrations and full specifications. The 1959 version also claims to show why Speed Queen is a superior washer to the Whirlpool/Kenmore and General Electric designs! |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1959 | 32 | 21mb | $4.99 |
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1956 ABC Wringer Washer Brochures
Brochures highlighting the 1956 line of ABC wringer washers. |
Wringer Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1956 | 8 | 8mb | $7.99 |
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Beautiful 1969 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Brochures
Here is the entire line of Whirlpool Automatic Washers from '69, including their relatively new large-capacity machine. Wonderful images and full specification for each of the following models: LTA9920, LTA8900, LTA8800, LTA7800, LTA6800, LTA6700, LTA5600, LTA5540, LTA5300 and LSA4700. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1969 | 30 | 42mb | $5.04 |
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1980 Frigidaire Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 Frigidaire Electric Washers, Dryers and Compact Laundry Appliances. Full control panel display images, machines photos and full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Westinghouse Design Automatic Washers, Franklin Design Automatic Washer, Westinghouse Design Electric and Gas Dryers, Franklin Design Electric and Gas Dryers, Franklin Design Compact Washer and Dryer Stacked Laundry Center |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1980 | 7 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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Beam Central Vacuum Brochure
From the Beam Company of Webster City, IA (the same company that made Beam automatic washer parts) comes this brochure highlighting their 1961 central vacuum system. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Beam |
1961 | 4 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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1957 Chambers Range Brochure
Beautiful brochure showing off the 1957 Chambers Range. Model: AC-61C |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Chambers |
1957 | 4 | 8mb | $7.99 |
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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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Service Manual for Kenmore Automatic Washer Service Manual Produced Since 1956 - Part 1 of 3
This is a wonderful service manual. It is extremely comprehensive and provides images, charts, textual descriptions and pictures for all the models of the 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 model years! It is so large that it is broken down into three parts. Manuals covers complete servicing for entire machine. Model numbers mentioned include: 110.563500, 110.563510, 110.563520, 110.563545, 110.563555, 110.563560, 110.563570, 110.563580, 110.563584, 110.563589, 110.563590, 110.563594, 110.563599, 110.5703000, 110.5703300, 110.5704100, 110.5704110, 110.5704120, 110.5704200, 110.5704300, 110.5704400, 110.5704500, 110.5704600, 110.5704610, 110.5704630, 110.5704650, 110.5704700, 110.5704710, 110.5704740, 110.5704750, 110.5704760, 110.5704790, 110.5704800, 110.5704900, 110.5705100, 110.5705110, 110.5705120, 110.5705200, 110.5705300, 110.5705400, 110.5705500, 110.5705600, 110.5705610, 110.5705650, 110.5705700, 110.5705710, 110.5705740, 110.5705750, 110.5705760, 110.5705790, 110.5705800, 110.5705900, 110.5803000, 110.5804100, 110.5804200, 110.5804300, 110.5804500, 110.5804700, 110.5804800, 110.5804950, 110.5903010, 110.5904110, 110.5904200, 110.5905300, 110.5915000, 110.5915400, 110.5915500, 110.5914550, 110.5915600, 110.5915700, 110.5915800, 110.5915950, 110.6004100, 110.6003000, 110.6004200, 110.6004400, 110.6005400, 110.6004500, 110.6005500, 110.6004600, 110.6005600, 110.6004700, 110.6005700, 110.6004800, 110.6005800, 110.6009500. This is part 1 of 3, pages 1-92. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1959 | 92 | 66mb | $7.92 |
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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.