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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Maytag Combination Washer-Dryer Owners Manual
Here is an extremely rare owners manual. It the full use and care guide to Maytag's Combination Washer-Dryer, model 340W! |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 36 | 12mb | $11.99 |
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1967 Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to the following 1967 Kenmore washers series: 70, 600, 500, and 400. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 36 | 24mb | $11.99 |
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1951 Frigidaire Washer-Dryer-Ironer Brochures
Here are some absolutely beautifully illustrated brochures for Frigidaire Laundry Appliances from the early 1950's. Models include: WO-65 (washer), TR-60 Hamilton made electric dryer and IO-30 Ironer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1951 | 20 | 55mb | $8.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Kitchen and Laundry Catalog
Nice catalog produced by Hotpoint showing off their line of Kitchen and Laundry Appliances. |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 8 | 10mb | $8.99 |
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Filter Queen Home Sanitation System
Beautiful late 1950's four page Filter Queen Vacuum sales literature brochure. One of the most important developments in home sanitation in 50 years |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Filter Queen |
1958 | 4 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Kenmore Roto-Rack Dishwasher Parts List and Under-Counter Conversion Instructions
Here are two documents shipped with every 1967 Portable Dishwasher, the complete parts list/breakdown as well as the complete instruction sheet to changing the portable dishwasher into an under-counter dishwasher. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 13 | 6.3mb | $12.99 |
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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 | $12.99 |
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Eureka Canister Vacuum Brochures
Here are some beautiful Eureka vacuum cleaner sales literature brochures highlighting their 1975 line, both power head and straight suction models. Models include: 1288, 1266, 1261, 1255, 1248, 1246, 1245, 3560, 3460, 3440, 3360, 3240 and 3220. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Eureka |
1975 | 26 | 35mb | $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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Behind the Sparkle There's A GE Mobile Maid Automatic Dishwasher
Beautiful brochures for the GE Mobile Mail model SP-40S and undercounder roll-out model SU-60S. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 8 | 16mb | $8.99 |
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1936 Hoover Model 150 Vacuum Cleaner Brochure
Here is an adorable brochure from Hoover highlighting their new model 150 Vacuum Cleaner. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1936 | 20 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Air-Way model 88 Sanitizor Owner's Guide
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the model 88 Air-Way Vacuum Cleaner. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Air-Way |
1960 | 24 | 7mb | $11.99 |
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Frigidaire Built-In Cooking Appliances Catalog
Here is a wonderful catalog highlighting the Frigidaire Flair Built-In Ovens, Drop Leaf and French Door Wall Ovens and Compact 30 Built-In Ranges. Models include: RBB-102, RBB-100, RBB-101, RBB-102, RBE-530, RBE-G530, RBE-533, RBE-G533, RBGB-330, RBGB-335, RBGF-345, RBE-93-1, RBE-94A-1, RBE-94-1, RBE-G94-1, RBE-90-1, RBF-G-95, RBF-99, RBF-G99. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 12 | 12mb | $9.99 |
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1967 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Complete owners manual and opearting instructions to Kenmore automatic washers series: 7460, 8450 and 8440. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 36 | 25mb | $11.99 |
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Blackstone Model 150 Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to Blackstone's second generation automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1950 | 51 | 42mb | $12.99 |
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1958 GM Frigidaire 40 and 30 inch Electric Range Line Brochures
Absolutely wonderful brochures highlighting General Motors/Frigidaire line of 40" and 30" electric ranges. Beautiful illustrations and complete specifications. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 18 | 27mb | $9.99 |
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1958 Philco-Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Combination Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to Philco-Bendix's last 36" large style combination washer-dryer. Models include CE786 and CE788. Manual includes full specifications, cycle operations charts, complete troubleshooting and servicing instructions as well as all parts and part numbers. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1958 | 73 | 70mb | $12.99 |
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How You can do your own Color Planning with Sears Harmony House Go-Together Colors
Here is a wonderful and whimsical home decorading guide and color planner from Sears from the mid 1950's. Full of great 1950's color idea along with wonderful quintessential 1950's vintage illustrations. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Sears |
1955 | 16 | 19mb | $8.99 |
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L-8 Westinghouse Laundomat Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all mid 1950s Westinghouse Laundromat front loading automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1955 | 44 | 32mb | $12.99 |
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How to Get the Best Out of Your Top Loading Automatic
Here are two complete use and care posters packed with the following models of Hotpoint Filter-Flo automatic washers produced in the UK. Models include: 96700, 96702, 15790 and 15792. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint UK |
1985 | 4 | 45mb | $11.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid 18 Series Portable Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a brochure that I haven't seen before, it's specifically for the portable models of KitchenAid 18 series dishwashers. Images and full specifications included. Models include: KDS-58, KDI-58, KDC-58, KDR-67B, KDD-67B. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1978 | 0 | 4mb | $9.99 |
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Beautiful 1957 General Electric Built-In Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures showing off GE's very rare 30" as well as the standard 24" roll-out built-in dishwashers. Unlike dishwashers of today, these machines rolled out from under the counter in a big drawer style fashion. They washes with a metal impeller that spun at 1750 rpm at the bottom of the tank. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 8 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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1970 JCPenny Built-In Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all 1970 Hotpoint made JCPenny built-in dishwashers. Sections include: Operating Cycles, Functional Operation, Installation, Service Instructions, Troubleshooting and Wiring Diagrams. Models include: 862-8630-90-010, -011, -012, -013, 862-8630-91-010, -011, -012, -013 862-9610-90-010 862-961 0-91-010 862-9640-90-010, -011 862-9640-91-010, -011 862-9930-90-019 862-9930-91-019 |
Dishwashers Published by: JCPenny |
1970 | 35 | 22mb | $12.99 |
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The Final Model of the Direct Drive General Electric AW6 Automatic Washers
Here is a brochure for the GE AW6 Automatic Washer, with the direct drive transmission and 1140rpm spin speed. This is the last design before GE switched to a belt drive system in 1951. Images and full specifications included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 2 | 2mb | $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.