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1978 GM-Frigidaire Microwave Oven Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual to all Frigidaire Microwave Ovens. Models Included: RCM-5, RCM-7, RWM-7, RCM-9 |
Microwave Ovens Published by: Frigidaire |
0 | 86 | 110mb | $14.99 |
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1975 Frigidaire Wall Ovens and 30 Inch Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1975 Frigidaire home 30" wide electric cooking ranges along with all 1975 Frigidaire Wall Ovens. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included. Models include:
Wall Ovens: RBG-94, RBG-97, RBE-94, RBE-97
30" Ranges: RB-530, RBG-533, RBE-533, RBEG-539C. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1975 | 80 | 123mb | $14.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Range Service Manual
Complete service manual to 1976 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Electric Range and Oven, model REG-39CD. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 40 | 60mb | $14.99 |
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1977 Frigidaire Built-In Touch-N-Cook Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to 1977 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Built in cooking appliances. Models include: REG-539CD, RE-94D, RB139D. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1977 | 68 | 106mb | $14.99 |
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1973 Frigidaire Ceramic Ceramatop Range Service Manual
Complete service manual to Frigidaire ceramic top range model number RCDE3-37CU. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1973 | 39 | 62mb | $14.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Built-In Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1976 Frigidaire built-in electric ranges and wall ovens. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included. Models include:
R-530, RG-533, RE-537, REG-539C, RB-131, RB-133, RB-137C, RG-94, RE-94, RG-97, RE-97 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 95 | 130mb | $14.99 |
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1979 Frigidaire 30 Inch Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1979 Frigidaire home 30" wide electric cooking ranges. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included. Models include:
RE-636VG, REG-638VG, REG-639CVG, REM-638VG, REM639CVG |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1979 | 86 | 113mb | $14.99 |
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1968 Frigidaire Free-Standing Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1968 Frigidaire 30" and 40" free standing electric ranges. Models include:
30" Ranges: RSA-30N, RS-30N, RS-35N, RD-35N, RDG-38N, RCDG-39N, RE-30N, RSAE-30N, RSE-36N, RDE-38N, RCDE-39N, RCIE-39N, RXE-39N
40" Ranges: RS-10N, RD-20N, RDDG-20N, RCDG-71N, RSE-15N, RDE-20N, RCIE-75N 24" Ranges: RAN-4, RAH-4 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1968 | 74 | 106mb | $14.99 |
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1968 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer N Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1968 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models. Models include:
D-100N, D-116N, FD123TN, FD-141TN, FCDM-148N, FPD-121TN, FPD-146TN, FPD-146TAN, FPD-166TN, FPD-166TAN, FPD-144BN |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1968 | 95 | 71mb | $14.99 |
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Frigidaire Basic Refrigeration Home Study Course
Here is a great primer to learning how to service 20th century refrigerator-freezers. It is a home study course from Frigidaire although this is valid for most brands of refrigerators. Topics include:
Basic Food Preservation,
Fundamentals of Refrigeration, Systems and Components |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1978 | 64 | 71mb | $14.99 |
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1953-1958 Frigidaire Refrigerator Parts Catalog
Here is a complete catalog with illustrations of parts, part names and part numbers for all Frigidaire Home Refrigerator-Freezers. Models Include...
1953 Models:
AS-44, AS-44F, AS-61, AS-83, AS-76, SS-77, DS-90, OS-106, IS-106, IS-106P, IS-108, IS-108P, MS-86, MS-90, SS-72, SS-74, SS-86, SS-86P, SS-97, SS-114 1954 Models: AT-44, AT-61, CT-70, CT-701, CT-702,CTD-84, CTD-84P, CTD-841, CTD-841P, CTD-842, CTD-842P, CTD-103, CTD-1031, CTD-1032, CTD-103S, CTI-103, CTI-103P, CTI-1031, CTI-1031P, CTI-1032, CTI-1032P, CTI-130, CTI-130P, CTI-1301, CTI-1301P, CTI-1302, CTI-1302P, CTI-150, CTI-150P, CTI-1501, CTI-1501P, CTI-1502, CTI-1502P, ST-76, ST-761, ST-762, STD-76, STD-761, STD-762, STD-91, STD-91P, STD-911, STD-911P, STD-912, STD-912P, STD-110, STD-1101, STD-1102 1955 Models: AY-44, AY-61, CDV-84, CDV-103, CDV-103P, CDV-1031, CDV-1031P, CDV-1032, CDV-1032P, CDV-103S, CDV-112S, CIV-84, CIV-84P, CIV-841, CIV-842, CIV-841P, CIV-842P, CIV-1121P, CIY-1122P, CIV-112, CIV-112P, CIV-1121, CIV-1122, CIV-115, CIV-115P, CIV-1151, CIV-1152, CIV-1151P, CIV-1152P, CIV-1501P, CIV-1502P, CIV-143, CIV-143P, CIV-1431, CIV-1431P, CIV-1432, CIV-1432P, CIV-150, CIV-150P, CIV-1501, CIV-1502, SV-76, SDV-76, SV-76S, SDV-91, SDV-91P, SDV-911, SDV-912, SDV-110, SDV-91S, SDV-911P, SDV-912P, SDV-91PS 1956 Models: A-44-56, A-61-56, CP-120-56, PCP-120-56, CP-143-56, PCP-143-56, FD-95-56, PFD-120-56, FD-120-56F0-95-56, FD-120-56, FDS-120-56, FDS-121-56, FI-121, PFI-121-56, FIW-150, S-80-56, S-80-56, SA-80-56, SS-80-56, SS-80-56, SAW-81, SSW-81, SA-80-56, SS-80-56, SAW-81, SSW-81, S-101-56, PS-101-56, S-121-56, SS-101-56 1957 & 1958 Models: CP-123-57, CP-141-57, CP-125-58, CP-144-58, CP-123-57, CP-141-57, CP-125-58, CP-144-58, PGP-141-57, PCP-144-58, D-11S-58, FD-101-57, FD-102-57, FD-120-57, FD-120-57, PFD-120, FD-122-58, FD-122-58, FI-120-57, FI-123-58, FI-120-57, FI-123-58, PFI-120-57, PFI-123-58, FI-121-57, FI-122-58, FI-121-57, FI-122-58, PFI-122-58, FP-142-58, FP-142-58, FS-101-57, FD-104-58, FD-104-58, PFS-101-57, PFD-104-58, S-80-57, SA-81-57, S-8-58, SA-8-58, S-80-57, SA-81-57, SS-81-57, S-8-58, SA-8-58, SS-8-58, SS-81-57, SS-8-58, S-104-57, S-124-57, D-11-58, D-13-58, S-104-57, S-124-57, D-11-58, D-13-58, PD-11-58 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 any vintage Frigidaire appliance. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 634 | 145mb | $14.99 |
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1965 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer J Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1965 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models. Also included is the supplement for servicing their brand new automatic ice maker. Models include:
S-10J, D-10J, D-12J, D-14J, FD-12TJ, FDA-13TJ, FD-13TJ, FD-14BJ, FCDM-14J, FPD-12TJ, FPDA-14TJ, FPD-14TJ, FPDA-14BJ, FPD-14BJ, FPD-16BJ, FPD-19BJ, FPI-12TJ, FPI-14TJ, FPI-14BJ, FPI-16BJ, FPI-19BJ, FPI-16BAJ. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1965 | 120 | 103mb | $14.99 |
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1966 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer K Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1966 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models. Models include:
S-10K,D-10K, D-12K, D-14L, FDA-12TK, FDA-13TK, FD-13TK, FDA-14BK, FCDM-14K, FPDA-14-12TK, FPDA-14TK |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1965 | 96 | 72mb | $14.99 |
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1955 ABC-O-Matic Automatic Washer Service Manual
Full and comprehensive service manual to the 1955 line of ABC-O-Matic automatic and semi-automatic washers. Service bulletins also included at the end of the document. Models include: 61, 71, 81 and 91. |
Automatic Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1955 | 56 | 77mb | $12.99 |
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1965-1966 Frigidaire Coin-Operated Washers Service Manual
Here are the service manuals to the first Super-Duty transmission commercial/coin-op automatic washers from Frigidaire. These are the 1010rpm spin/18 minute cycle washers. Models include: WCOJ, WCOJ-M, WCOJ-LP, WCOJ-MLP, WCK, WCK-LP, WCK-M, WCK-MLP. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1965 | 132 | 171mb | $12.99 |
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1964 Montgomery Ward Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Here are the complete use/care and operating instructions to Montgomery Ward's Signature portable dishwasher model FFT-977 and FFT-937. |
Dishwashers Published by: Montgomery Ward |
1964 | 12 | 22mb | $11.99 |
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1953-1960 Westinghouse Service Beacons
Here is a random sampling of Westinghouse Service Beacons from '53-'60. These are service bulletins that were released every few months on Westinghouse appliances. They include tips on servicing, new procedures and product changes. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 230 | 222mb | $12.99 |
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1961-1962 Westinghouse Service Beacons
Here is a random sampling of Westinghouse Service Beacons from '61 thru '62 These are service bulletins that were released every few months on Westinghouse appliances. They include tips on servicing, new procedures and product changes. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1962 | 268 | 176mb | $12.99 |
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1963-1965 Westinghouse Service Beacons
Here is a random sampling of Westinghouse Service Beacons from '63 thru '65 These are service bulletins that were released every few months on Westinghouse appliances. They include tips on servicing, new procedures and product changes. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1965 | 274 | 218mb | $12.99 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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1961 Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here is the complete line of 1961 Philco Duomatic combination washer-dryers. Models include: C-716 (Left over design from 1960 models), C-714, C-712, C-710. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 10 | 11mb | $8.99 |
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1971 Frigidaire Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is the first and comprehensive service manual introducing the completely redesigned Frigidaire coin-operated washers. Two models include WCS-M which is the first larger capacity, perforated tub Frigidaire commercial washer rated at 16lb as the fill level was set only to bottom of the last agitator cone. The other model WCDS-M which is the last of the Frigidaire solid tub washers, which is a solid-tub set in the 1/18 outer tub with the 1/18 transmission and suspension system. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1971 | 92 | 145mb | $14.99 |
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1957 General Electric Washer-Dryer Combination Brochure
Here is a wonderful brochure with beautiful illustrations and complete specifications of the 1957 GE Combination Washer-dryer. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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Long Famous Dependable Maytags
Absolutely beautiful glossy brochure for the newly redesigned Maytag Wringer Washer line. Brochures list all models available, both electric and gas engine. Also included is the Operating Instructions Manual from the 1970s for the Maytag wringer washer models E2 and N2. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 12 | 17mb | $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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Choosing the Appliances for your New Kitchen - Kelvinator Of Course
Here is a wonderful catalog highlighting the 1950 line of Kelvinator Kitchen Appliances. |
Full Catalog Published by: Kelvinator |
1950 | 8 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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Hoover Floor Care Brochure
Absolutely beautiful full brochure of Hoover's main floor care line. Includes Hoover's full line of uprights, canisters, polishers, and Quick-brooms. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1977 | 8 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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Kelvinator Washer Service Manual - 1953
Here is the complete service manuals to all 1953 and 1954 Kelvinator automatic washers. Models include AW and AWG. Sections include: Installation Instructions Mechanical Operation Electrical Components Mechanical Parts And Their Replacement Oiling And Greasing Service Diagnosis Specifications Soaps, Detergents And Water Conditioners |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1953 | 36 | 28mb | $12.99 |
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How to use and your new Frigidaire Ultra-Clean Automatic Washer
Complete Owners manual and operating instructions to Frigidaire's Pulsamatic automatic washers for 1958. Deluxe and Super models highlighted as well as the special bottom-of-the-line suds-saving ball valve on the drain hose. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 28 | 14mb | $11.99 |
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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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Owners Manual for Kenmore Roto-Rack Portable Dishwasher
Complete owners manual for Kenmore portable dishwasher model 587.718500. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1971 | 8 | 6mb | $11.99 |
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Instructions for your new Hoover Electric Floor Washer-Dryer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the Hoover Floor Washer. This machine was the 1960's version of the more modern Floor Mate. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1961 | 12 | 10mb | $11.99 |
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You and your General Electric Automatic Dishwasher
Owners manual and operating instructions for the 1950 GE Dishwasher. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 12 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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1951 Zenith Porthole Television Set Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to all 1951 Zenith television sets. These were the round screen porthole models that Zenith made in the 1940s into the early 1950s. |
Television Published by: Zenith |
1951 | 19 | 4mb | $11.99 |
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Operating Instruction Card
Operating Instructions for Whirlpool washers Models LWA5540; LWA5545 (with SUDS-MISER® system). Includes images of controls for each cycle and also includes chart of steps for stages in each cycle. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1970 | 2 | 3mb | $11.99 |
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1956 General Electric Wall Refrigerator Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to General Electric wall mount refrigerator model LW-11N. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1956 | 16 | $14.99 | |
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1958 Hotpoint Console Television Brochures
Concolse televion set brochures, great vintage sets Lowboy and Vertical cabinet models. |
Television Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 13 | 29mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Frigidaire Refrigerator Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to repairing and restoring all 1957 Frigidaire household refrigerators. Models covered: Super SA-81-57 S-80-57 S-104-57 S-124-57 Super Cycla-matic FS-101-57 De Luxe Cycla-matic FD-101-57 FD-102-57 FD-120-57 Imperial Cycla-matic FI-120-57 FI-121-57 Cold-Pantry Cycla-matic CP-123-57 CP-141-5 |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1957 | 60 | 36mb | $14.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Washer and Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the 1951 line of Hotpoint's washer and dryer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 40 | 25mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Clothes Dryer Service Manual
Complete servicing manual and wiring information for the D-9 Westinghouse dryers. This manual focuses on models L-9, but is really valid for any early and mid 1950s Westinghouse Slant Front Dryer. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1956 | 30 | 21mb | $12.99 |
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Best Features in this 75 Birthday Bargain!
Brochure for the model J75 Easy Spindrier, with "Automatic Spin-Rinse"! |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Easy |
1950 | 2 | 2mb | $8.99 |
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New Easy Golden Regent Automatic Dryer Use and Care
Here is the owners manual and operating instructions for the Easy's Top-of-the-Line dryer in the early 60s. Models included: DDK-E and the gas version DDK-G. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Easy |
1960 | 8 | 5mb | $11.99 |
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1968-1972 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Technical and Service Manual
Here is the complete technical and service information binder for all solid-tub Hotpoint automatic washers from the late 1960s thru the end of this design in 1973. A in-depth look at the Hotpoint Duo-Tub system is included. Models highlighted: WLW1020L WLW11OOL WLW11OOL WLW1600L WLW1600L WLW1600U WLW1600U WLW1630L WLW1630L WLW1630U WLW2020L WLW2020L WLW2100L WLW2400L WLW2400U WLW2600L WLW2600U WLW2600U WLW2600U WLW2620L WLW2620L WLW2620L WLW2620U WLW2620U WLW2625U WLW2630L WLW2630L WLW2630L WLW2630U WLW2630U WLW4800L WLW4800L WLW480SL WLW4820L WLW4820L WLW4830L WLW4830L WLW4900L WLW4900L WLW4950L WLW5000L WLW5000L |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1973 | 163 | 56mb | $14.99 |
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1958 Whirlpool Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use /care guide to all 1958 Whirlpool clothes dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1958 | 24 | 28mb | $11.99 |
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1962 to 1974 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer Service Manual
Here is the complete and comprehensive service manual to all model GE refrigerator/freezer combinations. Model series include: TBF, TCF, TDF, TFF. Major Sections include (with sub-sections): General, Cabinet Service, Electrical Parts, Diagnosis, Ice Maker, Custom Dispenser, Safety Practices. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1974 | 278 | 103mb | $14.99 |
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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.