VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Westinghouse Laundromat Model LCC30 Owners Manual
Full Owners manual and use/care guide to Westinghouse Laundromat automatic home washer model LCC30. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 24 | 20mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Model LLC30 Owners Manual
Full Owners manual and use/care guide to Westinghouse Laundromat automatic home washer model LLC30. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 24 | 21mb | $11.99 |
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1954 Norge Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful sales literature brochures highlighting Norge's 1954 line of automatic washers, semi-automatic washers and clothes dryers. Suggested retail price list at end of file. Models include: Automatic washers: AW450, AW-425, AW-422SP, AW-410 Semi-Automatic washers: AW-405 Dryers: AG-730, AE-620, AG-710, AE-610. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Norge |
1954 | 20 | 66mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Washer A702-A702S Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions packed with every Maytag A702/A702S (S is the suds-saver model) from the early 1960's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 22 | 22mb | $11.99 |
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Speed Queen Combination Washer-Dryer Facts Manual
Here is the very rare Facts Manual produced by Speed Queen when they introduced their Washer-Dryer combination machine to highlight all the features and conveniences of having one machine do both the washing and drying. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 16 | 36mb | $8.99 |
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1955 Kelvinator Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Complete use/care guide and owners manual to Kelvinator Automatic washer model AW-2 and Semi-automatic washer model SW. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1955 | 32 | 30mb | $11.99 |
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1965 General Electric Automatic Washer Operating Guide
Here is complete operating instructions and use/care guide to GE washer models WA-832A and WA-837A. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 26 | 51mb | $11.99 |
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Brochure to the Very First Whirlpool Automatic Washer
Here is a wonderful brochure Whirlpool produced back in '47 when they introduced their very first automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1947 | 12 | 38mb | $11.99 |
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1950 Westinghouse Laundromat Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure from Westinghouse showing off their new 1950 model Laundromat model L-5. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 16 | 42mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Speed Queen Washer Operating Instructions and Brochure
Complete sales literature brochure as well the operating instruction guide to 1957 Speed Queen automatic washer models A18 and A19. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 8 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1987 Whirlpool Laundry Products Catalog
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting the 1987 line of Whirlpool Washers and Dryers. Models include washers: LA3400XS, LA4400XS LA5400XS, LA6300XS, LA5000XS, LA5300XS, LA5500XS, LA5700XS, LA6150XS, LA7700XS, LA3800XS, LA5380XS, LA5580XS, LA5800XS, LA7800XS, LABBOOXS, LA9800XS. dryers: LE/G2000XS, LE/G3000XS, LE/G5700XS, LE/G5800XS, LE/G6150XS, LE/G7800XS, LE/G9800XS. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1987 | 24 | 67mb | $14.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beuatiful brochures for the 1960 line of Hotpoint Automatic Washers. Models include: LW090, LW070, LW060, LW050, LW0506, LW030, LW025. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 16 | 67mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Dryer Brochures
Brochures highligting the 1960 line of Hotpoint clothes dryers. Modes Include: LC090, LB090, LB070, LB050, LB030 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 10 | 38mb | $8.99 |
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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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1960 Hotpoint Cooking Appliances Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting the 1960 line of electric ranges, cooktops, built-in ovens and the Customline Crest line of ranges as well. Models include:
RB75-A, RB65-A, RB45-A, RB18-A, RB15-A, RA-301, RA-101, CustomLine Crest RU75-A, RU45-A, RR25-A, RJ85-A, RJ65-A, RJ35-A, RJ34-A, RJ15-A, RL75-A, RJ77-A, RJ-76A, |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 38 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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1984 General Electric Washer Use and Care Book
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to GE Automatic Washer model WWA8364V. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1984 | 32 | 63mb | $11.99 |
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1962 General Electric Washers and Dryers Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the 1962 line of GE automatic washers, combination washer/dryers, utility sink washer and dryers. High resolution scan of 600dpi for crisp Images and full specifications included. Models include... Washers: WA-1050W, WA-950W, WA-850W, WA-750W, WA-650W, WA-550W Dryers: DA-1020W, DA-920W, DA-820W, DA-720W, DA-620W, DA-520W Utility/Sink Washer: WB2050W Undercounter Dryer: DU2020W Combination Washer/Dryers: WD-860W, WD-560W |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 32 | 149mb | $14.99 |
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GE Pull-Out Dishwasher Operating Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating use/care instructions to 1962 General Electric pull-out built-in dishwashers models: SU66 and SU60. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 24 | 35mb | $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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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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1990 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Beautiful brochure highlighting the 2nd to last generation of helical drive Newton made Maytag laundry appliances. Models include:
washers: A9800, A9700, A9400, A9200, A7800, A7500, A7300.
dryers: D9900, D9800, D7600, D7500, D7400, D4000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1990 | 16 | 32mb | $14.99 |
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1970 Maytag Dishwasher Brochure
Very fun brochure highligting the Maytag top-of-the line dishwasher of the early 1970s. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 6 | 29mb | $8.99 |
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1965 Westinghouse Top-Loading Washer Brochures
Here are brochures produced right after the switch-over to Westinghouse's own design of top-loading automatic washers. Models include: LAF200, LAF400 and LAF600. Dryers are also shown: DTF200, DTF400/DGF400 and DTF600/DGF600 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1965 | 12 | 53mb | $8.99 |
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1954 Whirlpool Home Laundry Appliances Book
Here is an absolute beautifully illustrated catalog in book form from Whirlpool highlighting their 1954 line of home laundry appliances. Products include automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers and mangle ironer. Scanned at 600ddpi high resolution for a beautiful pdf file. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1954 | 52 | 171mb | $14.99 |
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Early Kenmore Dishwasher Owners Manual
I'm guessing this book is from around 1956. This is probably the first front-loading home dishwasher ever marketed by Kenmore. It's made by D&M. The dishwasher in the earlier Sears catalogs was marketed under the name Homart as a top-loading machine. Full operating instructions, cycle chart, installation instructions and parts list included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1956 | 36 | 40mb | $12.99 |
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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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Frigidaire VIP-Bulletin - The Nine or Twelve Pound Choice
Frigidaire VIP Bulletins were sent to retail stores to educate their sales people on the great features of Frigidaire appliances. This bulletin discusses the different in selling the old 9lb vs 12lb Frigidaire washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1962 | 4 | 4mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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1948 General Electric Dishwashers
Here is the full brochure with images and specifications to the '48 line of GE dishwashers. Models include the "Electric Sink model" DE-748, "Drop-In model" AE-748 and "Free-standing model" BE-748. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1948 | 6 | 9mb | $8.99 |
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Service manual to the Westinghouse Combination Washer-Dryer WD-2
Here is the complete service manual for Westinghouse's second combo model, the WD-2 referred to as the "Wash 'n Dry Laundromat". Sections include: Specifications and parts, installation, cycle of operation, dry cycle components, electrical diagrams and charts, troubleshooting, thermostat checks and parts replacement. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1956 | 24 | 9mb | $12.99 |
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Electrolux Commercial Wet-Dry Vacuum Cleaner Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the Electrical Commercial Automatic Vacuum Cleaner with Wet & Dry Pickup. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus) |
1964 | 15 | 34mb | $11.99 |
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1967 Co-Op-Franklin Automatic Dishwasher Brochures and Parts List
Here are brochures plus complete parts listing for 1967 Co-Op portable automatic dishwashers. 1967 models included - HFD, HFDC, HSD, HSDC. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Co-Op |
1968 | 12 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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Carefree Washing the GE Way
Full owners manual and operating instructions to the 1954 GE Automatic Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1954 | 39 | 12mb | $11.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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Now Installed in the New Lady Kenmore Dryer
to Make Your Clothes Positively ODOR-FREEI
Here is the advertising flyer that came packed with every Lady Kenmore clothes dryer highlighting the benefits of the refillable odor neutralizer. Covers Window AC, Furance, Dehumidifers for the Homart, Coldspot and Kenmore brands. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Kenmore |
1961 | 2 | 2mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $9.99 |
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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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Westinghouse Dryer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all Westinghouse model DS-7 Dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1953 | 16 | 7mb | $5.99 |
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How to use and enjoy your new Norge Automatic Dryer
Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1957 model of Norge automatic dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Norge |
1957 | 40 | 18mb | $11.99 |
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Frigidaire Ironer Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts catalog which includes detailed illustrations of the order of assembled parts, their descriptions and original Frigidaire part numbers. Models include:
IJ-30, IK-30, I0-30, IO-26 and IR-30. |
Ironers Published by: Frigidaire |
1952 | 52 | 23mb | $12.99 |
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Maytag Big-Tub Washers and Matching Dryers Brochures
Here are some very cool Maytag sales literature brochures highlighting their 1970 line of large-capacity washers and matching dryers. Models include: Washers: A906, A806, A606, A406. Dryers: DE906, DE806, DG906, DG806, DE606, DG606. Please note there is some relatively minor water staining on these brochures, but they were cool/rare enough to post anyway. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 28 | 24mb | $8.99 |
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How to use your Electrolux Cleaner - model L
The Model L Electrolux vacuum cleaner was manufactured for 16 years beginning in 1962. Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions for the cleaner. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus) |
1965 | 24 | 21mb | $11.99 |
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Service manual to the Westinghouse Combination Washer-Dryer WD-3V
Here is the complete service manual for Westinghouse's first vented combo model, the WD-3V referred to as the "Wash 'n Dry Laundromat". As opposed to using ab condenser spray system, this machine dried the clothes using a air-flow and external venting system. Sections include: Specifications and parts, installation, cycle of operation, electrical diagrams and charts, troubleshooting, checking procedures, thermostat checks, three-way mix and fill valve and parts replacement. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 36 | 12mb | $12.99 |
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How to enjoy convenient cooking with your General Electric Range
Full owners manual and use/care guide for all 1958 model General Electric electric ranges. Sections include: Surface Cooking, Oven Cooking and Complete care of your range. R line (1958) models include: J299R Spacemaker, J301R Spacemaker, J303R Spacemaker, J304R Spacemaker, J400R Leader, J403R Stewardess, J404R Airliner, J407R Speedster, J402R Stratoliner, J408R Liberator. If you are looking for the Service Manual for these ranges, it can be found here: 1958 General Electric Range Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1958 | 26 | 37mb | $12.99 |
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Norge 1966 Plus Capacity Automatic Washer Training Guide
Here is the complete training guide produced by Norge for their 1966 line of large capacity automatic washers. Sections include: specifications, cycle and water usage chart, parts and descriptions along with complete servicing information. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1966 | 63 | 49mb | $12.99 |
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Beautiful 1954 Westinghouse Electric Ranges
Here is the entire 1954 line of Westinghouse Electric Ranges, 40" and 30" models, plus the compact models. Full images and specifications for each model offered. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1954 | 22 | 26mb | $8.99 |
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1971 General Electric Small Appliances Brochure
Full brochure highlighting many of the available small appliances in the early 1970s. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1971 | 6 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Catalog of Replacement Parts for 12 Series KitchenAid Dishwashers
Full parts catalog showing illustrations of all parts along with part numbers. Models include KD-12, KD-22, KD-32, KD-42 and KD-52. This document makes doing internet searches for vintage parts much easier as you will have the official KitchenAid part numbers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1960 | 40 | 18mb | $14.99 |
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Frigidaire Service Tech-Talk WV Washer Line Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual produced when Frigidaire introduced their very first belt-driven automatic washer known as the "Pulsamatic". Service manual also covers the Unimatic model as well. Models:
Pulsamatic WV-35, WV-45 Unimatic: WV-65 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 64 | 46mb | $12.99 |
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1958 Frigidaire Dishwasher Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the full Tech-Talk service manual for all 1958 Frigidaire Under-counter made by General Motors and Portable Frigidaire dishwashers made by D&M. Models include:
DW-IUZ Under-counter Model,
DW-DUZ Under-counter Model, DW-IFZ Free Standing Model, DW-ISZ Sink Combination Model, DW-SMZ Super Mobile Model Specifications, Cycle charts and full servicing information included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 60 | 56mb | $12.99 |
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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.