VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1957 Speed Queen Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual for all home models of Speed Queen's automatic washers. Models included: A18, A19, A20 and A20F. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 34 | 16mb | $5.99 |
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1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips Bulletins
Here is the completed collection of all 1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips bulletins alerting of product, parts and service changes mid-model year. Also included is one 1957 and one 1958 year bulletin. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 88 | 57mb | $5.99 |
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1967 Kenmore Laundry and Dishwasher Products
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighing the 1967 Line of Sears Kenmore automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers, dishwashers and disposers. Also includes some standard repair parts and utility sinks. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 13 | 10mb | $7.99 |
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1988 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Full owner's manual to Whirlpool automatic washer model LA8800XT. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1988 | 16 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1968 Montgomery Wards Washers Dryers and Dishwashers
Here is the 1968 line of Montgomery Wards Washers, Dryers and Dishwashers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Montgomery Wards |
1968 | 6 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1985 Maytag Stacked Washer and Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the Maytag Stacked Washer/Dryer, Model SE1000 and SG1000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1985 | 116 | 42mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag AMP Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures of early Maytag Automatic Washers. Models include: AMP, A3MP, A4MP, 121P. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1954 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1951 Apex Major Appliances Catalog
Here is a full catalog of all Apex Major Appliances. Dishwashers, Sink-Dishwasher combinations, Apex Wash-a-Matic, Apex Gas and Electric Dryers, Apex Fold-a-Matic Ironer. |
Full Catalog Published by: Apex |
1951 | 8 | 8mb | $5.99 |
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1959 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
Complete Use and Care guide to 1959 GE Refrigerators. Models include: BH-15P, BH-13P, BH-12P. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 16 | 7mb | $7.99 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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 | $5.99 |
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Thor Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to the automatic versions of the Thor washer. Models include 452, 451, 453 and 454. Completer service, installation and operating instructions are included. This service manual is to be used in conjunction with the Thor washer/dishwasher transmission Service Manual. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Thor |
1951 | 84 | 60mb | $5.99 |
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Use and Care of your Hotpoint Range
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to all Hotpoint electric ranges from the early 1950's. Models include: RD7, RD6, RC14,RB36, RB38, RB39, RB34, RB30. Now THAT YOU are the proud owner of a new Hotpoint Automatic Electric Range, we know you are thrilled with its beauty, its many wonderful features . . . and you can’t wait to start cooking! And when you use and care for your new range in the best way possible, you will enjoy all of its features and advantages more . . . and more! Behind this new Hotpoint Range are priceless knowledge and experience gained in almost fifty years of manufacturing world-famous electric appliances for the home. It took insight, ingenuity, and vision to design this new range for you — it took years of study, experimentation, and the building of the world’s largest range factory to make possible its production. Your new Hotpoint Automatic Electric Range will make cooking easier for you ... much less time-consuming! And that’s not all — you’ll discover that cooking is jun with your new Hotpoint Electric Range . . . preparing the family meals will be an exciting adventure from now on! Read this book carefully and refer to it often. It gives step-by-step instructions .. . simple steps to using your new electric range with ease to give best cooking results. Included also are points on how to care for your new range. Remember, good use and good care go together. This Instruction Book describes the features and explains the use of all the new Hotpoint Range Models. " |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1950 | 36 | 33mb | $7.99 |
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1956 Philco Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some gorgeous brochures showing off Philco's very first automatic washer and dryer line. Full control panel views and specifications included. Models include: W-266, D-366, W-264, D-364, W-262 and D-362. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Philco |
1956 | 12 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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1959 General Electric Clothes Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the 1959 line of GE Dryers. Models Include:
DA-920S, DA-820S, DA-620S, DA-420S |
Clothes Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 21 | 23MB | $5.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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1968 Co-Op-Franklin Automatic Washer Parts Manual
Here is a rare service manual for all 1968 Franklin made Cop-Op automatic washers. Sections include specifications, repair diagnosis and procedures, timer sequence charts and wiring diagrams. All 1968 models included - 8BW, 8BWC, 8XBW, 8GW, 8LW. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Co-Op |
1968 | 14 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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1980 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 GE Electric Refrigerators. Images and Full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Side-by-Side No-Frost Refrigerator/Freezers No Frost Top-Freezer Refrigerator/Freezers Manual and Cycle-Defrost Refrigerator/Freezers Food Freezers |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1980 | 10 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-21 Series Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 20 Series KitchenAid dishwashers. Models include KDC-21, KDC-21, KDA-21, KDB-21B, KDI-21, KDI-21B, KDS-21. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1984 | 50 | 25mb | $7.99 |
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Westinghouse Coin Operated Washer Brochures
Brochures and spec sheet for the 1976 line of Westinghouse commercial washers, both top and front loading machines. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1976 | 6 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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1962 Frigidaire Automatic Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1962 Frigidaire automatic washing machines. All Multimatic machines by '62. Models include WCIR-62, WCI-62, WI-62, WIAR-62, WIA-62, WCD-62, WD-62, WDR-62 and WDA-62. Includes complete in-depth images and specifications for all models, cycle charts, service instructions and complete Multimatic transmission rebuilding instructions, self-study exam and Home-Ec Talk. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1962 | 112 | 46mb | $5.52 |
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Marquette Electric Ranges
Great brochures for the Gambles line of Electric Ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Marquette (Gambles Stores) |
1953 | 8 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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1957 Chambers Range Brochure
Beautiful brochure showing off the 1957 Chambers Range. Model: AC-61C |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Chambers |
1957 | 4 | 8mb | $7.99 |
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Let's Get Acquainted with your Hotpoint Electric Range
Full owners manual for all '56 30" and 39/40" Hotpoint ranges. Sections on Top of the Range, Thrift Cooker, Calrod Golden Fryer, Golden Griddle, Automatic Oven, Hi-Speed Broiler, Roto-Grill and tested recepies for each of those sections of the range. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 84 | 53mb | $7.99 |
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1954 Westinghouse Hand Mixer Service Manual
Complete service manual to Westinghouse Mixer model PM-541 hand mixer. Sections include Explanation of Parts, Trouble Diagnoses, Adjustments and Tests, Replacing Parts. |
Small Appliances Published by: Westinghouse |
1954 | 8 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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1968 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is a very fun and colorful brochure from Maytag showing off their "New Generation" automatic washers, dryers and wringer washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1968 | 16 | 20mb | $4.99 |
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1962 Automatic Washer Facts Manual
Speed Queen produced their Facts Manuals to give to dealers and customers information regarding their products throughout the 60's. These documents are filled with beautiful images, illustrations and full specifications. Great fun document, this particular original has a few pages that do have some minor stains, but text and images are perfectly legible and clear. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 16 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Speed Queen Supertwin Twin Tub Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to Speed Queen's Supertwin Twin-Tub portable washer model DH1150. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1972 | 21 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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Kelvinator Washer Napkin-Ketchup Demonstration
Here is an interesting set of instructions. Many of us have seen the advertisements showing how Kelvinator automatic washers with "Centric" action dashers are so gentle that a napkin thrown into the wash will come out clean but intact. Here is a dealer sheet showing the exact procedure to demonstrate this, what materials and equipment are required to set it up and promotional materials available to go with this demonstration. A very fun read for sure! |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1960 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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Your Bendix Launders Away While You're Away
Now this is super cool, it's a 1940 sales literature brochure for the new pre-war Bendix Automatic Home Laundry. This brochure introduces the new cabinet design and describes all the time saving features of owning a new fangled automatic washer! Beautiful graphics and images throughout, this brochure clearly shows the new era in the art of advertising that is to come. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1940 | 24 | 18mb | $4.99 |
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GE Appliances and Equipment
Full catalog showing all of GE's major appliance line, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, electric ranges, water heaters, dishwashers, disposalls, electric sinks, washers, dryers, ironers. Catalog also includes the other electrical items available for the home. |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1964 | 36 | 40mb | $4.99 |
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Frigidaire Dryer Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts catalog which includes detailed illustrations of the order of assembled parts, their descriptions and original Frigidaire part numbers. Models include all Hamilton made Frigidaire Dryers (TJ-60, TJ-60E, TJ-61, TO-60, T0-61) and the first Frigidaire Filtrator Dryer (TR-60). |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1952 | 30 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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1980 Frigidaire Cooking Appliances Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire 1980 line of Frigidaire Electric Range and Major Cooking Appliances. Images and Full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: 30" Electric Ranges Compact 30 Drop in Ranges Built-In Wall Ovens Cooktops Microwave Ovens Frigidaire Cooking Accessories |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1980 | 13 | 13mb | $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.