VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 3 days |
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 3 days |
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 3 days |
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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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1972 Dexter Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is a look at the Philco-Bendix made Dexter Double-Load front loading commercial washer. What is interesting about this machine is it was designed with an overflow hose designed to overflow away suds about the 1/2 way mark of the window! Full service manual including specifications, troubleshooting and service procedures. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Dexter |
1972 | 72 | 31mb | $14.99 |
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1954 Hamilton Gas Dryer Service Manual
Complete service manual to Hamilton gas dryer model 360G. Sections include: General, Installation, Exhaust system, Cabinet Panels, Controls, Gas Parts, Drum and Transmission, Troubleshooting, Service Agencies. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hamilton |
1954 | 54 | 67mb | $14.99 |
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1969 Tupperware Catalog
Here is a fastinating look at Tupperware products available in the late 1960s. |
Miscellaneous Housewares Published by: Tupperware |
1969 | 48 | 82mb | $12.99 |
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1976 Kenmore Washer Service Manual
Retail generic service manual covering all Kenmore washers both full size and portable models. Sections include: Predelivery Requirements
Installation Procedure
Moving Preparations Component Description & Service Procedures: Water System Mechanical System Electrical System Cycle of Operation Compact Washers Troubleshooting Charts Wiring Terminal Designation Wiring Diagrams and how to read them Lubrication Instructions Sample Parts List |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1976 | 84 | 93mb | $14.99 |
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Classroom Textbook on Servicing Electric Ranges
Originally written in 1963 and updated in 1972 these were classroom textbooks for learning how to repair electrical appliances. A fascinating look at how appliance repair was taught and a great primer to learn how to repair vintage electric ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: NRI |
1972 | 68 | 109mb | $14.99 |
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Facts About Your New Mixer
Full owners manual and use/care guide to all triple-beat GE stand mixers from the 1950's. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 48 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1964-1969 Whirlpool Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Whirlpool made dishwashers from 1964-1969. Full specifications and historical design changes for each model, complete troubleshooting, service procedure information and wiring schematics. Models include: SLU-70, SLU-76, SLU-80, SLU-82, SLU-90, SCL-95, SLC-100, SLC-200, SLC-300, SPU-68, SPU-70, SPU-80, SPU-90, SPC-100, SPC-200, SPC-300, SRC-60, SCR-70, SRC-80, SRC-90, SRU-60, SRU-70, SRU-80, SRU-85, SRU-90, SSU-70, SSU-80, SSU-85, SSU-90, SSU-100, SSF-60, SSF-70, SSF-80, SSF-90, SSF-100, STU-70, STU-80, STU-90, STU-100, STF-60, STF-70, STF-80, STF-90, STF-100 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1969 | 155 | 192mb | $14.99 |
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1947 General Electric Ranges Owners Manual
Here is the complete owner's manual and use/care guide to all 1947 General Electric freestanding electric ranges. Models included:
Stratoliner: DDI-47
Airliner: CDI-47 Leader: CTI-47 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1947 | 56 | 74mb | $12.99 |
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1960 Kenmore Canister Vacuum Cleaner Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to all 1960 Kenmore canister vacuum cleaners and Power Mate power nozzle. Models include: Lady Kenmore, Horizon, Saturn, Aurora and Vanguard. Also included is the complete parts list for model 116.0672 (the Horizon). |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Kenmore |
1960 | 19 | 14mb | $11.99 |
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Consumer Bulletin - May 1959
Consumer Bulletin magazine was a product rating company that was started in 1928. This issue contains full descriptions/story, ratings and charts for 1959 Automatic Washers. Brands rated include:
Easy Golden Regent,
Frigidaire Fabric-Master Custom Imperial, General Electric Filter-Flo, Hamilton, Hotpoint, Kelvinator, Push Button Lady Kenmore, Kenmore 800, Maytag, Norge Dispensomat, Philco-Bendix Automagic, RCA Whirlpool Imperial Mark II, Speed Queen, Westinghouse Laundromat. Other ratings include Small pleasure boats, Nursing bottles and nipples, Control of the common mole, Greater safety in the use of power lawn mowers, Tubeless tires: are they suitable and safe for recapping?, 1959 Cadillac 62, 1959 Mercury, 1959 Pontiac, Hood ornaments still impaling adults and children. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1959 | 40 | 32mb | $8.99 |
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Brochure and Service Manual for the Original Hotpoint Combo
This is not the typical Hotpoint badged GE Combo, this machine was Hotpoint's very own design from the Chicago Plant. We are not sure if any were ever sold, we believe their might have been patent issues which stopped the production of this machine early on. Beautiful brochure along with the complete service manual for this rare and mysterious machine. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1957 | 40 | 41mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $11.99 |
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1968 Whirlpool Gas and Electric Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 of Whirlpool automatic dryers, both gas and electric. Models include: LSE9920, LSI9921, LSI8901, LSE8900, LSE6700, LSI6701, LSE5600, LSI5601, LSI4501, LSE4500 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 22 | 91mb | $8.99 |
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The Speed Queen Dry Cleaner
Here is a mid 1970s brochure highlighting Speed Queens coin-operated dry cleaner for self-service laundromats. Full images and specifications included. |
Dry Cleaning Published by: Speed Queen |
1975 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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Hotpoint Washer and Dryer Brochures
Once again Hotpoint's advertising agency outdid themselves with these beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 line. Brochures include the Duo-Tub model where you can wash two loads in different water temperatures at once. Also included is the Lady Executive model as well as all other models offered. Great images and hand drawn graphics throughout. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1968 | 18 | 30mb | $8.99 |
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Whirlpool Power Clean Vacuum Cleaner Training Brochure
Here is a manual showing off all the features of Whirlpool's great Power Clean series of vacuum cleaners from the mid 1980's. Complete information and specifications of all models included. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Whirlpool |
1985 | 12 | 21mb | $8.99 |
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Philco Wringer Washer Brochure for 1965
Wonderful advertising brochure for Philco wringer style washers. Includes both single tub modes as well as the dual tub Philco Twinamatic, "does the whole job at one time". |
Wringer Washers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 2 | 4mb | $8.99 |
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Last Early GE Direct Drive Washer Design - Preliminary Service Manual AW6-B1
Here is the service manual created as General Electric introduced their 1950 AW6 washer design model AW6-B1. This was the last of the GE AW6 washer series with the 1140rpm spin. In '51 GE changed their washer design to their first belt-drive design. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 28 | 12mb | $12.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Washer and Dryer Dealer Brochure
Here is a wonderful brochure showing appliance dealers the new 1960 Hotpoint washer and dryer line. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 4 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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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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Know Your Sensi-Temp
Here is a cute and whimsically drawn guide about using the automatic element feature of top of the line General Electric ranges. Sensi-temp was a thermostatically controlled burner sensor used from the 1950's through the 1970s. It consisted of a button sensor on the element that came in contact with the pot or pan being used and measured the temperature of the pan itself. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1968 | 16 | 3mb | $12.99 |
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1970 Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to the following 1970 Kenmore washers series: 29750 20500 20400. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1969 | 36 | 28mb | $11.99 |
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Speed Queen Wringer Washer Operating Instructions
Complete owners manual/use and care guide to Speed Queen wringer washers from the late 1970's to the early 1980's. Models highlighted include: DW3090 and DW3092. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1982 | 20 | 8mb | $12.99 |
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Instruction Manual for your new Filter Queen
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the Model 31 Filter Queen Vacuum Cleaner. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Filter Queen |
1970 | 14 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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Speed Queen Coin Operated Washer and Dryer Brochure
Here is a unque Speed Queen coin operated laundry appliance brochure discussing the equipment and their Route Operator Program. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1972 | 4 | 10mb | $8.99 |
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Operating Instructions and Laundry Guide
Full owners manual and operating instructions to 43711 series of Kenmore Automatic Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1973 | 30 | 21mb | $11.99 |
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1988 Magic Chef Dishwasher Brochure
Full brochure highlighting all of GE made Magic Chef dishwashers for 1988. "Exclusive Touch-Pad Control and Super Scrub that cleans baked on soil from pots and pans". Images and specifications for each machine. |
Dishwashers Published by: Magic Chef |
1988 | 6 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Your Air-Way Sanitizor Reference Book
Full owners manual that came with Air-Way model 66. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Air-Way |
1953 | 16 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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1960 General Electric Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1960 GE Washers. These are the last year of the solid-basket machines and the first year that GE introduced a spin-brake to stop the tub from coasting at the end of the spin cycle. Models include: WA-1055 WA-1050 WA-953 WA-855 WA-850 WA-755 WA-750 WA-635 WA-630 and WA-450. Sections include: Models - Features Chart Description General Description And Operation Full Specifications Installation Instructions Disassembly Transmission Service Timer/Control Service Electrical Components Electrical Circuits Wiring Diagrams And Schematics Catalog Information |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1960 | 122 | 61mb | $12.99 |
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Westinghouse Coin Operated Dryer Brochures
Brochures and spec sheet for the 1976 line of Westinghouse commercial dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1976 | 4 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Frigidaire Multimatic Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the service manual to Frigidaire's second year of producing their Multimatic washer, it is a comprehensive manual on how the machine works and how to service it. Sections include images of all models, complete in depth specifications, cycle charts and full troubleshooting and servicing information. Models include: WCIR-60, WCI-60, WI-60, WCD-60, WD-60, WS-60. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 60 | 40mb | $12.99 |
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Disposes Food Waste in a Twinkle of an Eye
You'll Never See or Touch Garbage Here is a wonderful brochure for GE's Food Waste Disposer known as the Disposall. Full brochure highlighting features and specifications. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 6 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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1980 General Electric Dishwashers, Trash-Compactors and Food-Waste Disposers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 GE Electric Dishwashers, Trash Compactors and Food-Waste Disposers. Full control panel display images, machines photos and full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Potscrubber Built-In Dishwashers Potscrubber III Built-In Dishwashers Portable/Convertible Dishwashers Trash Compactors Food Waste Disposers |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1980 | 8 | 10mb | $8.99 |
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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.