VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1970 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Complete service manual to the 1970 line of Blackstone washers. Models include: BA-502, BA-702, BA-902. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1970 | 37 | 18mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 6 days |
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1956 Frigidaire Imperial and Deluxe Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures from 1956 for Frigidaire's Imperial Unimatic and Deluxe Pulsamatic automatic washers. Full images and specifications are included. Unimatic Imperial Model WI-56
Pulsamatic Deluxe Model WD-56 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 4 | 4mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 6 days |
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1955 General Electric Laundry Brochures
1955 was a big year for General Electric laundry appliances. Both the Filter-Flo system was introduced on their top-loading automatic washers as well as their first washer/dryer combo was introduced. These are beautifully illustrated brochures with full specifications included. Models: Washer: WA-750M, Dryer: DA-623M and Washer/Dryer Combo: WD-660M. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 12 | 11mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 6 days |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - June 1953
Electrical Merchandising 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 retail sales and merchandising areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. This was the Life and Look Magazine of the appliance world, in the same large size 10x13 format. |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1953 | 210 | 105mb | $12.99 |
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1959 General Electric Automatic Washer Brochure
Here is the complete brochure showing off the top of the line 1959 models of the GE automatic washer. Models: WA-9505 and WA-9505S (suds-saver model) |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 4 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1965 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1965 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: WA-1250A, DA-1220A, WA-750A, DA-820A, WA-650A, DA-620A, and the Hi-Speed Gas Dryer: DG-4920A |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 14 | 29mb | $7.99 |
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1960 General Electric Home Laundry Product Man
1960 General Electric Home Laundry Service Manual covering Automatic Washers, Dryers and Combination Washer/Dryers. GE's Product Man Service Manuals were produced monthly to keep service personnel up to date with new products, appliance specifications, appliance service instructions, troubleshooting procedures, older product repair and parts changes, installation instructions, customer complaints and recommendations, testing procedures, tools for repairs, wiring diagrams, timer charts, appliance history and evolution and other important information regarding their appliances. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1960 | 48 | 27mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Washer Service Instruction Film Narrative and Service Manual
Here are two complete Kelvinator automatic washer manuals into one .pdf file. The first is the narrative to the "Service Instruction Film-Strip" on Installation and Disassembly. The second part is the complete Service Manual and Parts Guide to all 1956 Kelvinator automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1956 | 91 | 68mb | $5.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1976 Frigidaire automatic dishwashers, both built-in and portable models. Models include: DWU-2, DWU-3, DWU-4, DWU-5
DWM-2, DWM-3, DWM-4, DWM-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 68 | 40mb | $5.99 |
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1974 Frigidaire Touch-and-Cook Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to Frigidaire's first digital touch-pad electric Range! Full specifications, service and troubleshooting sections included. Models include: RCIE3-39CDW and RCIE-39CDW. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 42 | 32mb | $7.99 |
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1965 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1965 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price-list included. Special bonus, 1965 Philco gas dryers brochures are also included at the end of the document. Duomatic Combo Models include: CE-7F8, CG-7F8, CE-7F6, CG-730, CE-730. Dryers: DG-6F8, DG-6F4, DG-6F3, DG-6F2. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 19 | 37mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1966 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price list included. Models include: CE-7G8, CG-7G8, CE-7G6. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1966 | 12 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1957 Philco-Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Owners Manuals
Here is the complete owner's manual and operating/use and care guide to all top-of-the-line 1957 Philco-Bendix combination washer-dryers. Model: CGR-C. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1957 | 40 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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Easy Holiday Automatic Washer Model AEG Service Manual
This is the service manual supplement created specifically for the bottom of the line washer model AEG. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 26 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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Easy Velva-Power Automatic Washer Model Transmission Service Manual
This is the comprehensive service manual created specifically for servicing Easy's new Velva-Power transmission when it first introduced. The Velva-Power transmission was Easy's own design when they moved away from using a Beam style tranmission that was so common in Speed Queen and other brands of solid-tub automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 20 | 13mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Maytag Lets Talk Service
Here every Maytag service bulletin from 1966. These fact-packed bulletins are showing off the new line of Maytag automatic washers produced starting in 1966. These fact-packed bulletins report model changes, wash and dry cycle changes, service tips, new products being introduced, new parts, reports from the field, etc. Washers and dryers are both covered. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 63 | 44mb | $7.99 |
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1964 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1964 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: WA-1250Y, DA-1220Y, WA-950Y, DA-920Y, WA-805Y, DA-820Y, WA-650Y, DA-620Y, WA-550Y, DA-520Y. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1964 | 18 | 36mb | $7.99 |
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1961 General Electric Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here is the complete brochure showing off the 1961 models of the GE combination washer/dryer. Models: WD-860V, WD-560D. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 4 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1984 Maytag Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Maytag Jet-Clean Dishwashers from the early and mid 1980s. Models Include:
"00 Series": WU-100, WU-WC300, WU-500, WU-WC-700, WU-900
"01 Series": WU-101, WU-WC301, WU-501, WU-WC-701, WU-901 "02 Series": WU-102, WU-WC302, WU-502, WU-WC-702, WU-902 Microprocessor Model: WU1000 Full troubleshooting, cycle-charts, schematics and servicing information is included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 213 | 103mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer model A212 Operating Instructions
Here is the complete Operating Instructions manual included with all Maytag A212 washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1983 | 8 | 7mn | $5.99 |
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1962-1987 KitchenAid General and Service Bulletins
Here is a collection of the majority of KitchenAid appliances General Bulletins and Service Bulletins. The majority of information concerns dishwasher with a bit of disposer and trash compactor information included as well. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1987 | 266 | 147mb | $7.99 |
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Westinghouse Terrace-Top Range Owners Manuals
Here is a set of owners manuals for several Westinghouse Terrace-Top Range in the 1960's. Models include: NTE3B, NTE3C, NTE3D, KTE3C, KLD30, KTB30A. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1966 | 48 | 34mb | $7.99 |
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1973 General Electric Automatic Washer Technical Manual
Here is the complete technical manual for all 1973 General Electric automatic washers. Sections include: Timer, Schematics, Select Switches, Water System, Drive System, Other Components, Cabinet Construction, Suspension system, Installation, Service Practices, Use & Care, Washability, Portable models. Models covered: 18lb Washers: WWA9508P, WWA9500P, WWA9400P, WWA9300P, WWA8508P, WWA8500P, WWA8428P, WWA8420P, WWA8408P, WWA8400P, WWA8375P, WWA8364P, WWA8360P, WWA8305P, WWA8330P, WWA8314P, WWA8310P, WWA8300P, WWA8000P 14lb Washers: WWA7400P, WWA7350P, WWA7300P, WWA7050P, WWA7060P, WWA7030P, WWA7000P, WWA5500P, WWA5400P, WWA5000P Portable Washers: WWP1020P, WWP1023P, WWP1150P, WWP5300P |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1973 | 206 | 111mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Philco Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures showing off the 1963 line of Philco automatic washers. Pages contain full description of features, images of each model, full control panel views of each model and complete specifications. Models include: W-236, W-234, W-232, W-231, W-233V, W-231V. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1963 | 17 | 43mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures showing off the 1963 line of Philco Duomatics, their combination washer-dryer line. Both electric and gas models are shown. Pages contain full description of features, images of each model, full control panel views of each model and complete specifications. Models include: CE-736, CG-736, CE-734, CE-730, CG-730, CE-730U. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1963 | 17 | 41mb | $7.99 |
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The Dependability of Maytag
Wonderful brochure from Maytag highlighting their automatic washer, dryer, washer-dryer combo and wringer washer line. Full images and specifications for all models. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 16 | 17mb | $4.99 |
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You will never fight frost again with your new Frigidaire Frost-Proof REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
Full owners manual/care and use guide for Frigidaire 1959 refrigerator/freezers models FP-142-59 and FP-124-59. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 24 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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Speed Queen Wringer Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to servicing many Speed Queen wringer washers from the 1960's into the 1970's. Sections include: Full specifications, Service Procedures - Wringer, Service Procedures - Chassis, Adjustments, Test Procedures, Service Helps and Wiring Diagram. Models include: DW 1120 DW 1130 DW 1132 DW 3090 DW 3092 DW 6132 DW 9053 |
Wringer Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1968 | 32 | 15mb | $7.99 |
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1959 General Electric Range-Oven Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1959 Electric Ranges. S line (1959) models include:
J299S, J301S, J302S, J303S, J305S, J308S, J400S, J401S, J403S, J405S, J408S, J411S
Sections include service and information on: Automatic Surface Unit Operation Recalibration Replacement Testing Trouble Shooting Backsplasher Backsplasher Glass Backsplasher Trim Bake Unit Broil Unit Broil Unit Terminal Block Cooktop Fluorescent Light Fluorescent Light Sockets Fluorescent Light Switch Fluorescent Light Ballast Fluorescent Light Hood Fuse and Appliance Receptacle Glass Window Grill Ground Strap Handles Hinge Lever Insert Main Power Terminal Block Meat Thermometer Meat Thermometer Crystal Model Description Nameplate Nomenclature Oven — Oven Door Oven Door Seal Oven Liner Oven Light Oven Light Switch Oven Unit Switch Oven Thermostat Oven Vents Rotisserie Rotisserie Motor Serial Number Surface Units Surface Unit Switches Storage Drawers Switch Trim Timer Timer Operation Summary of Features Wiring Diagrams If you're looking for the Use and Care Guide to these ranges please see this document: 1959 GE Electric Range Use and Care Guide |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 47 | 50mb | $7.99 |
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1980 Speed Queen Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here are the sales literature brochures for the very first Speed Queen perforated tub automatic washers and matching dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1980 | 8 | 22mb | $5.99 |
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Service manual to the very first Westinghouse Combination Washer-Dryer
The race was furious in the 1950s for many of the major washing machine manufacturers to get a combination washer-dryer to market. Here is the complete service manual for Westinghouse's very first combo model, the WD-1 referred to as the "Wash 'n Dry Laundromat". Sections include: Specifications and parts, cycle of operation, electrical circuits and wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, Parts replacement, transmission detail and general information. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1955 | 40 | 20mb | $4.99 |
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KitchenAid 7 Series Top-Loading Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 7 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. Models include: KDC-7 KDA-7
KDW-7 |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 20 | 8mb | $7.99 |
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Join the Maytag Family
Beautiful brochure highlighting all the wonderful features to Maytag washers, dryers and compacts during the early 1970's. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1971 | 16 | 14mb | $4.99 |
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Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - January 1959 - Westinghouse Program Computer Washer
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. This issue covers the introduction of Westinghouse's Program Computer Laundromat |
Trade Publications Published by: Appliance Manufacturer |
1959 | 77 | 102mb | $12.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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Beautiful 1969 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Brochures
Here is the entire line of Whirlpool Automatic Washers from '69, including their relatively new large-capacity machine. Wonderful images and full specification for each of the following models: LTA9920, LTA8900, LTA8800, LTA7800, LTA6800, LTA6700, LTA5600, LTA5540, LTA5300 and LSA4700. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1969 | 30 | 42mb | $5.04 |
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The Frigidairian - Summer 1950
Here is a wonderful piece of Frigidaire history. It is the employee magazine of Frigidaire right at the start of their golden years. 48 pages full of interesting articles and photographs about the going's on in Dayton and around the country with Frigidaire. THE FRIGIDAIRIAN is issued periodically for the forty-odd thousand dealers and salesmen who handle and sell Frigidaire products throughout the United States. We are mailing this issue also to all Frigidaire employes. It contains so much timely information about Frigidaire and our sales organization who sell the products we build in Dayton, that we thought employes and members of their families would find it interesting. FRIGIDAIRE DIVISION |
Miscellaneous Published by: Frigidaire |
1950 | 49 | 61mb | $7.32 |
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Electrical Dealer Magazine - January 1955
Electrical Dealer Magazine 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 retail sales and merchandising areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. This was the Life and Look Magazine of the appliance world, in the same large size 10x13 format. Highlights of this issue, including Norge, Whirlpool, Speed Queen and Hamilton Laundry ads... Sales And Profit Outlook For '55 1955 Selling Schedule Trade-Ins Personalized Selling Is Discount Selling Losing Its Punch? What The Public Thinks About Discounting The Winner: The Man Who Stays In Business Mathematics Of Price Cutting Margins, Franchises, and Fair Trade "Sales Will Rise For Those Who Work" Captive Election Audience Sees New Line Complete Food Plan Training Pays Off Check And Counter Check They Call It 8 to 5 His Automatic Washers Speak Contact Plan Produces TV Sales Daily Selection And Color Boost White Goods Sales Sales Clinic News And Trends New Products Section News Of The Month |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Dealer |
1955 | 112 | 106mb | $12.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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1955 General Electric Range-Cooktop-Oven Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1955 General Electric Ranges. M line (1955) models include: J244M, J245M, J246M, J400M, J402M, J403M, J405M, J408M Sections on servicing include: Automatic Unit Backsplashers Bake Unit Body Cooking Tops Fuse and Appliance Receptacle. Handles Nomenclature Oven Oven Door Oven Light Switch Oven Liner Oven Switches Oven Unit and Contacts Oven Unit Terminal Blocks Storage Drawers Surface Units Surface Unit Switches Thermostats Timers and Minute Timers Wiring Diagrams If you are looking for the owners manual for these ranges, the 1956 Range owners manual is very similar to the 1955 line and it can be found here: 1956 General Electric Range Owners Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 38 | 23mb | $7.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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General Electric Comprehensive Part Number Guide
Here is a wonderful guide for anyone with vintage General Electric laundry equipment. It has many images and diagrams of all the major parts as well as the part numbers for GE automatic washers, dryers and combination washer-dryers from 1951 thru 1962. Having the right part numbers will make searches much easier. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 38 | 24mb | $4.99 |
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Frigidaire Tech-Talk Introducing the WO-65 Automatic Washer
Here is one of the earliest issues of Tech-Talk (#7). It's main focus is the introduction of the WO-65 Frigidaire Automatic Washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1950 | 12 | 13mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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Laundry Guide For Your New Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instruction guide for '71 Kenmore automatic washers Series 600, 700 and 17700. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1971 | 36 | 26mb | $4.99 |
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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 | $5.52 |
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Admiral Radio Brochures
Beautiful brochures with full specifications on the 1955 line of Admiral Table, Clock and Portable radios. |
Radio/Record Players Published by: Admiral |
1955 | 18 | 28mb | $4.99 |
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Living's Lighthearted with your new 1956 Frigidaire Electric Range
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all 1956 30" Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include:
Imperial: RIS-39-56 and RI-39-56 Deluxe: RD-38-56 and RD-30-56 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 40 | 14mb | $7.99 |
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1977 JCPenny Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures which were giving out in the retail stores highlighting the 1977 line of JCPenny Washers and Dryers. Full specifications and control panel views included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: JCPenny |
1977 | 6 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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Blackstone Automatic Washers 250-350 Service Manual
Complete service manual to Blackstone washers from 1954 to 1958. Models 250 and 350. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1957 | 52 | 39mb | $7.99 |
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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.