VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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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1948 General Electric Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is service manual for servicing all GE dishwashers from the late 1940s. Sections include:
General Information
Removal of Stains & Films on China and Glassware Service Qualities of Dinnerware Type S-10 Dishwasher Mechanism and Washing Cycle Operation of Dishwasher Operating Cycle Basic Assemblies of the S-10 Dishwasher Mechanism Service Adjustment and Replacement of Parts Operational Complaint Charts |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1948 | 53 | $12.99 | |
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Maytag Super Highlander Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Maytag washer model A502 and A502S (suds-saver model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1961 | 21 | 19mb | $11.99 |
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1957 Frigidaire Control-Tower Washers and Dryers Poster
Here is an oversized wall poster advertising the 1957 line of Frigidaire washers and dryers. Scanned at high resolution this is a beautifully illustrated poster with images and full feature descriptions plus specifications. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1957 | 2 | 52mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Whirlpool Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to both built-in front loading and portable top loading whirlpool Dishwashers. Models include: W-5770010, W-5770000, W-5872110 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1957 | 42 | 66mb | $12.99 |
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1959 Speed Queen Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual and operating instructions to Speed Queen automatic washer models: A21, A22 and A24. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1959 | 28 | 29mb | $11.99 |
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1989 Whirlpool Laundry Appliances Catalog
Here is the complete laundry line from Whirlpool from the late 1980s. Complete images and specifications for each model shown. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1989 | 16 | 37mb | $14.99 |
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1972 Westinghouse Dishwashers Fold-Out Wall Poster
Here is a great wall poster highlighting the features and specifications of all Westinghouse built-in and portable dishwashers from the early 1970s. Please note fold lines of the poster are visible as they could not be removed during the clean up process however all text and images are still completely visible. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1972 | 2 | 42mb | $8.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Automatic Washer Wall Poster
Here is a large scan of both sides of a big wall poster showing off Frigidaire automatic washers and their matching dryers. Models include: WCI-64, WIA-64, WDA-64, WCD-64, WD-64, WCDA-64. Full size poster scanned at high resolution gives great views to zoom-in on. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 0 | 40mb | $8.99 |
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Walk Away from Washday Drudgery by Bendix
Here is a wonder advertising book produced by Bendix to show off their Front Loading washers, rubber squeeze tub top-loading washers, dryer and ironer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1952 | 16 | 21mb | $8.99 |
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1972 Brandford-Grants Washer and Dryer Fold-Out Brochure
Here is a RARE piece of sales literature from Grant's who produced the Bradford name of laundry appliances. These machines were built by Franklin. Full fold-out brochure highlighting their lines of washers and dryers with images and specifications included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Bradford |
1972 | 4 | $8.99 | |
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1956 Ironrite Ironer Owners Manual
Here is the full use and care and how to iron different types of clothing manual to Ironrite model 95. |
Ironers Published by: Ironrite |
1956 | 28 | 74mn | $11.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the use and care guide packed with every 1960 Hotpoint automatic washer model LW060. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 5 | 5mb | $11.99 |
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1953 Hotpoint Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a beautifully illustrated brochure for the 1953 Line of the Hotpoint automatic washer, dryer and ironer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1953 | 18 | 31mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Frigidaire Dishwasher Brochures
Here are two brochures for Frigidaire dishwashers both undercounter and top-loading portable models. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 0 | 23mb | $8.99 |
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1967 Westinghouse Washer and Dryer Brochure
Here are the sales literature brochures for the Top of the Line Westinghouse top-loading washer and electric clothes dryer for 1967. Models: LAH850, DEH850. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1967 | 8 | 26mb | $8.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete Use/Care and Owners Manual for all 1951 Hotpoint Dishwashers, Disposers and sink combinations. Models include: MC-16, MD-5, MC-14. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 28 | 49mb | $11.99 |
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1974 Frigidaire Commercial Laundry Bulletin
This is a great book filled with service tips for Frigidaire 1-18 washer transmissions, along with the last Frigidaire solid tub washers. Frigidaire stopped producing solid tub washers in 1970 for home models, but continued to build these machines for commercial installations until 1975 or there about. Also contains a print template for creating your own coin-op washer manual timer dial advance tool! |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 42 | 35mb | $12.99 |
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KitchenAid 17 Series Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 17 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-17 KDI-17
KDC-17 KDP-17 KDS-37 KDC-37 KDS-57 KDI-57 KDC-57 |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 68 | 26mb | $14.99 |
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Use and Care of the Hotpoint Electric Range
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions that was packed with every 1949 Hotpoint Electric range with push-button controls. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1949 | 16 | 14mb | $12.99 |
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1966 Frigidaire Flair and Freestanding Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1966 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Service manual includes wiring diagrams. Models include: FLAIR RANGES Models: RCD-630K, RCI-635K, RCI-645K FREE-STANDING RANGES Models: RSA-30K, RS-30K, RS-35K, RD-35K, RDG-38K, RDE-38K, RD-39K, RCDG-39K, RCIE-39K, RS-1 OK, RDD-15K, RD-20K, RDD-20K, RD-71K, RCDG-SSK, RCIG-75K TWIN 30 ELECTRIC RANGES Models: RD-637K, RCI-639K, RCJ-639VK, RCIE-639K, RCIE-639VK Looking for the parts catalog for Flair Ranges, 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 |
1966 | 120 | 64mb | $14.99 |
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Owners Manual For Your New Automatic Washer
User's guide for '67 Kenmore automatic washers Series 400, 500, 600, 70. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 36 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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The Laundry Guide
The generic laundry guide that was packed with every Whirlpool automatic washer in the early 1970s. Secions include: How to wash a load of clothes, How much to wash, Water temperature, Soft water, Laundry aids, Pre-wash, Soaking, Extra rinse, Spin only, Stain removal, Fabrics and their characteristics, How to wash special items, Problem washes and what to do about them, SUDS-MISER® system, Cleaning the Magic-Mix filter, Service hints, Changing console light, etc. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1970 | 20 | 22mb | $11.99 |
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1957 General Electric Built-In Ovens and Cook-tops Brochure
Here is a brochure showing off one of the more common built-in GE Ovens and cook-tops that we still see many of even today which is a sign of GE's amazing quality of the 1950s. Also included is a brochure for the two unit surface section. Models include: J-501, J-502, J-551, J-552 and J-554. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 8 | 11mb | $9.99 |
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Hotpoint Disposall Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the 1958 Hotpoint Disposall line. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 6 | 16mb | $8.99 |
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Eureka Upright Vacuum Cleaner and Floor Scrubber Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting Eureka upgright vacuum cleaners from the mid 1960's along with hand held vacuums and floor scrubbers/shampooers/polishers. Models include:
Twin Power Super Automatic models 265A/265K, Twin Power Super Automatic models 260E/260EK, Two Speed Upright Automatic models 240/242, Superpower lightweight model 102-A , Lightweight model 100-A, Super Lightweight model 95, Whisk model 150-AT, Whisk model 150, Instant Foam Rug Shampooer model 31-AS, Polisher Scrubber model 12/12-B, Polisher Scrubber model 11 |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Eureka |
1966 | 21 | 22mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag All-Pushbutton Dishwasher Owners Manual Model WU-600
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Maytag's top of the line dishwasher from the early 1970's. Model: WU-600 |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1972 | 12 | 7mb | $11.99 |
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Mobile Maid Automatic Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete Owners Manual and Operating Instructions to the '58 GE Mobile Maid Dishwasher. "I'm Mobile Maid, your fine new GE dishwasher -- give me just ten minutes of your time now...I'll give you years of trouble-free service!" |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1958 | 28 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Dishwasher Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to all Westinghouse built-in roll-out drawer dishwashers from the late 1950's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1958 | 20 | 41mb | $11.99 |
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Beautiful 1966 Speed Queen Washing Machine Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the 1966 line of Speed Queen Automatic Washers. Models include: A78, A77, A76, A75 and A72. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1966 | 10 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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Parts List for Kenmore Automatic Washer 110.543580 and 110.543590
Here is the complete service parts listing to 1954 Kenmore model automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1954 | 12 | 7mb | $12.99 |
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1967 Frigidaire Tech-Talk Jet-Action Washer Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual produced for Frigidaire solid-tub Jet-Action automatic washers. This manual covers the 1968 N line, but is valid for most mechanical features of the 1965-1969 Frigidaire washers. Includes full cycle charts and specifications for each model, as well as complete service information. This is a must have manual for anyone with a rollermatic washer or anyone interested in how the machine functions. Models include WAL WA2L WCDAL WCDAPL WCDARL WCDATL WCDL WIAL WCIAL WCIL |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1967 | 128 | 76mb | $12.99 |
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Hoover Rotisserie-Oven Brochure
Very 70's brochure for the Hoover Rotisserie Oven! |
Small Appliances Published by: Hoover |
1975 | 2 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - February 1960
Appliance Manufacturer 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 design and manufacturing areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. Of particular interest: Very cool article on Maytag's new all-pushbutton Automatic Washer. How Westinghouse's Roast Guard feature works on their electric ranges. New packaging design for GE Appliances. |
Trade Publications Published by: Appliance Manufacturer |
1960 | 98 | 40mb | $12.99 |
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Iron Fireman Furnace Brochure
Here is a whimiscal brochure for the line of Iron Fireman home heating furnaces showing off their Gas, Oil and Coal models. |
Home Products Published by: Iron Fireman |
1950 | 4 | 4mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $12.99 |
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1955 Admiral Console Television Sets
Beautiful sales literature brochures for all of the '55 Admiral B&W console television line. Full pictures and complete specifications for each set are included. Models include the Paris, Florida, Southampton, Del Monte, Catalina, Tucson, Brazil, Sarasota, London, Hollywood, Westchester and El Dorado. |
Television Published by: Admiral |
1955 | 34 | 52mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid 7 Series Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete owners manuals and operating instructions to all 7 series KitchenAid Top Loading automatic dishwashers from the mid 1970s. Models include the Electra KDC-7 and the Vari-Cycle models KDA-7 and KDW-7. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 16 | 11mb | $11.99 |
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1973 Waste King Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to servicing most of the 1970's Waste King dishwashers. Updates through 1977 are included in this manual. Models include: 410, 511,510, 575, 610, 711, 710, 777, 750, 878, 810, 811, 910, 911, 950, 979 Sections include full troubleshooting, repair, how to test and wiring diagrams. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1973 | 63 | 47mb | $12.99 |
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1984 Maytag Jetclean Dishwashers and Food Waste Disposers
Here is a wonderful brochure showing all all of Maytag's great mid 1980's dishwashers. Full images and specifications included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 12 | 31mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-15 Series Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 15 Series KitchenAid dishwashers. Models include KDS-15, KDI-15, KDC-15. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1966 | 86 | 47mb | $14.99 |
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Westinghouse Speed-o-Light Electronic Microwave Oven Brochure
Here is a brochure for a very early built-in Microwave Oven brochure from Westinghouse. Model XM. |
Microwave Ovens Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 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.