VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 6 days |
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 6 days |
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 6 days |
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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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1974 Frigidaire Touch-and-Cook Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to Frigidaire's first digital touch-pad electric Range! Full specifications, service and troubleshooting sections included. Models include: RCIE3-39CDW and RCIE-39CDW. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 42 | 32mb | $7.99 |
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1965 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1965 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price-list included. Special bonus, 1965 Philco gas dryers brochures are also included at the end of the document. Duomatic Combo Models include: CE-7F8, CG-7F8, CE-7F6, CG-730, CE-730. Dryers: DG-6F8, DG-6F4, DG-6F3, DG-6F2. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 19 | 37mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1966 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price list included. Models include: CE-7G8, CG-7G8, CE-7G6. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1966 | 12 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1957 Philco-Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Owners Manuals
Here is the complete owner's manual and operating/use and care guide to all top-of-the-line 1957 Philco-Bendix combination washer-dryers. Model: CGR-C. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1957 | 40 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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Easy Holiday Automatic Washer Model AEG Service Manual
This is the service manual supplement created specifically for the bottom of the line washer model AEG. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 26 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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Easy Velva-Power Automatic Washer Model Transmission Service Manual
This is the comprehensive service manual created specifically for servicing Easy's new Velva-Power transmission when it first introduced. The Velva-Power transmission was Easy's own design when they moved away from using a Beam style tranmission that was so common in Speed Queen and other brands of solid-tub automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 20 | 13mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Maytag Lets Talk Service
Here every Maytag service bulletin from 1966. These fact-packed bulletins are showing off the new line of Maytag automatic washers produced starting in 1966. 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 and dryers are both covered. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 63 | 44mb | $7.99 |
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1964 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1964 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: WA-1250Y, DA-1220Y, WA-950Y, DA-920Y, WA-805Y, DA-820Y, WA-650Y, DA-620Y, WA-550Y, DA-520Y. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1964 | 18 | 36mb | $7.99 |
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1961 General Electric Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here is the complete brochure showing off the 1961 models of the GE combination washer/dryer. Models: WD-860V, WD-560D. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 4 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1984 Maytag Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Maytag Jet-Clean Dishwashers from the early and mid 1980s. Models Include:
"00 Series": WU-100, WU-WC300, WU-500, WU-WC-700, WU-900
"01 Series": WU-101, WU-WC301, WU-501, WU-WC-701, WU-901 "02 Series": WU-102, WU-WC302, WU-502, WU-WC-702, WU-902 Microprocessor Model: WU1000 Full troubleshooting, cycle-charts, schematics and servicing information is included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 213 | 103mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer model A212 Operating Instructions
Here is the complete Operating Instructions manual included with all Maytag A212 washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1983 | 8 | 7mn | $5.99 |
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1962-1987 KitchenAid General and Service Bulletins
Here is a collection of the majority of KitchenAid appliances General Bulletins and Service Bulletins. The majority of information concerns dishwasher with a bit of disposer and trash compactor information included as well. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1987 | 266 | 147mb | $7.99 |
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Westinghouse Terrace-Top Range Owners Manuals
Here is a set of owners manuals for several Westinghouse Terrace-Top Range in the 1960's. Models include: NTE3B, NTE3C, NTE3D, KTE3C, KLD30, KTB30A. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1966 | 48 | 34mb | $7.99 |
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How to use your new General Electric Washer
Complete Operating Instructions and Use/Care guide to the top-of-the-line 1965 General Electric Automatic Washers. Models: WA-954Y and WA-959Y. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 24 | 34mb | $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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1960 Frigidaire Flair Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1960 Frigidaire Flair Ranges. Models include: RCIB-645, RCDB-640, RCIB-635 and RCDB-630. Looking for the parts catalog, please see this manual: Frigidaire Flair Parts Catalog Looking for a Use and Care Guide for Frigidaire Flair Ranges? Please see this manual: Frigidaire Flair Owners Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 60 | 58mb | $9.99 |
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Youngstown 30 Inch Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to Youngstown's 30" wide horizontal spray tube dishwasher. Sections include Adjustments, Basic Assemblies/Parts List, Description of Cycle, Harnesses, Important Messages to Dealers and Servicemen, Installation, Operating Instructions, Service Guides, Parts Replacement Procedures and Wiring Diagram. |
Dishwashers Published by: Youngstown Kitchens |
1957 | 36 | 24mb | $4.99 |
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1960 Frigidaire 40 Inch Electric Range Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to all 1960 40" Frigidaire electric ranges. Models include: RCI-75-60, RI-55-60, RCD-71-60, RS-10-60, RD-20-60 and RDD-20-60. Sections include: Control Panel Information, About Surface Cooking, About Oven Cooking, Cleaning and Care, Pull 'N Clean Oven, Special Instructions, Accessories about your Range, If You Need Service, etc. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 40 | 49mb | $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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NOW... make washday a JOY, instead of a JOB
Users Guide and Owners Manuals for the '62 lower end model series 2430, 2420, 2410 and 2400. Illustrations, control dial views and full cycle charts included for each model. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1962 | 28 | 19mb | $4.99 |
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Wonderful 1958 Maytag Wringer Washer and Ironer Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting Maytag's '58 line of "conventional washers" and their ironer. Washer models include: E2L, J2L and N2L and Ironer model 96. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 8 | 11mb | $7.99 |
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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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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 | $7.99 |
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Automatic Washer Operating Instructions
Full operating instructions to GE washer model WA850A. Minor staining on this original document, but it is still clear and very ledgable. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1966 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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WCD-65 Custom Deluxe Washer Operating Instructions
Full use and care guide for the '65 Frigidaire Custom Deluxe automatic washer, model WCD-65 with the Roller-matic transmission. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1965 | 4 | 4mb | $4.99 |
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Silver Anniversary of the First Maytag Automatic
"In 1949 the first Maytag automatic washers rolled down the lines at Maytag's brand new Plant 2 in Newton, IA. On these pages we take a nostalgic look at what those 25 years have wrought -- in product, in place facilities, in employees and in dealers." |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1974 | 4 | 3mb | $4.99 |
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1981 Frigidaire Washer Service Manual
In 1980 General Motors had sold their Frigidaire division to White Consolidated Industries. At that time the Jet-Action GM made washers were discontinued and Frigidaire washers were manufactured using both the Westinghouse Top-Loading design, as well as Franklin design. Eventually Frigidaire washers all became Franklin style washers. This manual covers the new style Top-loaders. Models include: WCIJ, WIJ, WS-8J, WC-7J, WC-6J, WC-5J, WD-5J and WJ. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1981 | 84 | 44mb | $5.28 |
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Kelvinator Gas Ranges Brochure
This brochure highlights Kelvinator's gas ranges from the mid 60's. Full images and specifications included. Models include: RG-900G, RG-571B, RG-371B, RG-551B, RG-351B, RG-531B, RG-331B and RG-131B. |
Gas Stoves Published by: Kelvinator |
1964 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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Earliest Westinghouse Top Loading Washer Service Manual
Westinghouse marketed their very first top loader starting in 1962, they had the Easy Company produce their machines at first. In 1965 Westinghouse started producing their very own designed top loading automatic washers. This service manual is for the very first Easy made machines equipped with Easy's "Velva-Power" tranmission. Very comprehensive manual with specifications, cycle charts, operating instructions, wiring diagrams and detailed servicing information. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1962 | 64 | 47mb | $5.64 |
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1962 Frigidaire Flair Electric Ranges Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual, operating instructions, cleaning/care information and cooking guides to all 1962 Frigidaire Flair Ranges. Models include: RCIB-645-2, RCIB-635-2, RCDB-640-2 and RCDB-630-2. Looking for a Service Manual for Frigidaire Flair Ranges? Please see this manual: Frigidaire Flair Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1961 | 38 | 23mb | $7.99 |
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1966 Frigidaire Electric Range Brochure
Here is a wonderful full color brochure highlighting all of the K (1966) line of Frigidaire Electric Ranges. 40" and 30" ranges as well as the Twin 30 and Flair Range lines as well. Thorough feature chart and specifications included throughout brochure. Models highlighted: RAH-4, RSA-30K, RS-30K, RS-35K, RD-35K, RDG-38K, RDE-38K, RD-39K, RCDG-39K, RCIE-39K, RS-10K, RDD-15K, RDD-20K, RD-71K, RCDG-55K, RCIG-75K, RCD-630K, RCI-635K, RCI-645K, RD-637K, RCI-639K, RCIE-639K. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1966 | 16 | 11mb | $7.99 |
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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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The Hoover Portables
Brochure for Hoover Portable vacuums, model 2204 and 2120. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1972 | 2 | 4mb | $4.99 |
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1962 Norge Dryer Operating Instructions
Here is the complete operating instruction card to Norge dryers, DE-G-200 and DG-G-220. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Norge |
1962 | 4 | 2mb | $4.99 |
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KitchenAid 17-A Series Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 17-A 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-17A KDI-17A
KDC-17A KDP-17A KDS-37A KDC-37A KDS-57A KDI-57A KDC-57A |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1974 | 68 | 26mb | $7.99 |
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1959 Hotpoint Disposal Brochure
Here is a full color brochure highlighting the 1959 Hotpoint Batch-Feed Food Waste Disposer. Images and full specifications included. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: Hotpoint |
1959 | 4 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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Beautiful Apex Wash-a-Matic and Dryer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the Apex line of Automatic Washers and Dryers. The washers are of the "Bouncing-Basket" style machines. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Apex |
1953 | 14 | 16mb | $4.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer Parts Catalog
Here is an essential guide to all collectors of vintage Maytag washers. This parts catalog list all parts and related part numbers for all AMP models as well as all of the early Helical Drive Maytag washers. A Complete view of every model through 1961 is shown, including the first all push button Maytag Washer. Accessories and service tools are also listed, including their part numbers. This is an invaluable 270 page resource for all Maytag collectors. Having the part numbers is essential in doing internet and eBay searches for rare parts which many times can be found by searching by the part number. Models include: AM, AMP, A2MP, A3MP, A4MP, 101, 121, 102, 140, 140S, 123, 123S, 130, 131, 131S, 141, 141S, 132, 132S, 142, 142S, 124, 124S, 126, 126S, 160, 160S,125, 125S. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1961 | 270 | 82mb | $9.84 |
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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.