VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 14 hours |
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 14 hours |
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 14 hours |
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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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1959 Whirlpool Appliances Catalog
Here is a complete catalog showing all Whirlpool home appliances available for the 1959 line. Products include:
Kitchen Cabinets and sinks,
Dishwashers, Disposers, Cooking Appliances, Refrigerator/Freezers, Automatic Washers, Dryers, Combination Washer/Dryer, Air Conditioners, Vacuum Cleaners, Ice Cube Makers. |
Full Catalog Published by: Whirlpool |
1959 | 24 | 80mb | $14.99 |
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1953 Bendix Economat Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top of the line Bendix Economat washer with the rubber squeeze tub. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1953 | 28 | 29mb | $11.99 |
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Whirlpool Washer Owners Manual Model LXA8700
Here is the complete Operating Instructions and Laundry Guide to Whirlpool Automatic Washer Model LXA8700. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1970 | 24 | 42mb | $11.99 |
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1989 General Electric Appliances Catalog
Here is a full catalog with images and complete specifications for the 1989 line of GE appliances. Products include:
Refrigerators/Freezers
Cooking Appliances Microwaves Washers Dryers Dishwashers Disposers Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1989 | 92 | 208mb | $14.99 |
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1961 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to Kenmore automatic washer 700 series/11471 series models. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1961 | 20 | 25mb | $11.99 |
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1970-1973 Whirlpool Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Whirlpool built-in and portable dishwashers from the early 1970's. Models include:
SVU60, SVU70, SVU80, SVU90, SVU100, SWU60, SWU70, SWU80, SWU90, SWU100, SVF60 SVF70 SVF8O, SVF90, SVF100, SWF60 SWF70 SWF8O, SWF90, SWF100, SWF100-2, SXU300-0, SXU300-1, SXU300-2, SXU300-3, SXU300-4, SXU301-0, SXU325-0, SXU325-1, SXU325-2, SXU330-0, SXU330-1, SXU350-0, SXU400-0, SXU400-1, SXU400-2, SXU400-3, SXU400-4, SXU430-0, SXU440-0, SXU440-1, SXU450-1, SXU500-0, SXU500-1, SXU500-2, SXU500-3, SXU500-4, SXU500-5, SXU530-0, SXU530-1, SXU530-2, SXU530-3, SXU600-0, SXU600-1, SXU600-2, SXU600-3, SXU600-4, SXU600-5, SXF300, SXF300-1, SXF300-3, SXF300-4, SXF325-0, SXF325-1, SXF325-2, SXF330-0, SXF300-1, SXF350-0, SXF400-0, SXF400-1, SXF400-2, SXF400-3, SXF400-4, SXF430-0, SXF440-0, SXF440-1, SXF450-0, SXF500-0, SXF500-1, SXF500-2, SXF500-3, SXF500-4, SXF500-5, SXF530-0, SXF530-1, SXF600-0, SXF600-1, SXF600-2, SXF600-3, SXF600-4, SXF600-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1973 | 185 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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1972 Frigidaire Appliances Catalog
Here is a fun catalog showing off all of Frigidaire's appliance line for 1972. |
Full Catalog Published by: Frigidaire |
1972 | 24 | 67mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Westinghouse Laundromat Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top-of-the-line Westinghouse Automatic Washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 36 | 39mb | $11.99 |
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1951 General Electric Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to AW-5 Series of General Electric automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1951 | 16 | 18mb | $11.99 |
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1957 Westinghouse Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top-of-the-line Westinghouse Clothes Dryer. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 24 | 27mb | $11.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer Service Manual 1984
Comprehensive service manual for all Maytag Automatic Washers made from 1966 into the 1990s. Includes Specifications, Installation, Trouble Shooting, Service Procedures, Timer Charts and Wiring Diagrams. Models include: A112, A212, A312, A412, A512, A612, A712, A510, A610, A710, A810, A110, A210, A310, A410, A806, A608, A408, A308, A208. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 158 | 165mb | $14.99 |
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1996 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Full brochure highlighting the 1996 line of Maytag Dependable Care Washers and Dryers. Full images and specifications included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1996 | 14 | 33mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Clothes Dryer Service Manual 1984
Comprehensive service manual for all Maytag Dryers made from 1966 into the 1990s. Includes Specifications, Installation, Trouble Shooting, Service Procedures, Timer Charts and Wiring Diagrams. Models include: DE212, DG212, DE312, DG312, DE412, DG412, DE512, DG512, DE110, DG110, DE210, DG210, DE410, DG410, DE510, DG510, DE610, DG610, DE710, DG5710, DE810, DG810, DE91, DE106, DG106, DE107, DG107, DE308, DG308, DE309, DG309, DE408, DG408, DE409, DG409, DE608, DG608, DE808, DG808. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 158 | 154mb | $14.99 |
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Frigidaire Automatic Washers for 1963
The VIP-Vital Information Program packs were sent to Frigidaire dealers every year in the 60s to help educate them on all of the fancy features of GM Frigidaire appliances. Each pack contains information on a different Frigidaire appliance, this pack shows off the wonderful features of 1963 Frigidaire washers, with the new 12lb tub. It has charts comparing Frigidaire features and methods to Maytag, General Electric, RCA Whirlpool, Sears Kenmore, Speed Queen and Norge automatic washers. They contain specs, data and beautiful graphics and images as well as plenty of information instructing dealers on what to say to help sell Frigidaire automatic washers to their customers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 28 | 22mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-15 Series Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete owners manuals and operating instructions to all 15 series KitchenAid automatic dishwashers from the middle and late 1960s. Models include Superba KDS-15, Imperial KDI-15 and the Custom KDC-15. You are about to enjoy freedom from the monotony and drudgery of hand dishwashing that will make every mealtime a joy and save you hours and hours in which to do more of the pleasant and important things you like to do. Getting off to the right start with your new KitchenAid dishwasher is all important and that is why we urge you to become thoroughly familiar with the following information before you ever press a Cycle Selector Button. Knowing how to load and operate your KitchenAid properly will not only assure you of top performance but actually add much to the fun of " doing the dishes" automatically. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1965 | 16 | 16mb | $11.99 |
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The Hoover Spin-Drying Washer
Sales lit specification sheet for the mid 1960s Hoover Twin Tub washer. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Hoover |
1965 | 2 | 4mb | $8.99 |
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1980 Waste King Appliances Brochure
Here is a fun brochure from Waste King highlighting their 1980 line of automatic Steam Machine Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers, Gas Fired Barbecues, Trash Compactors. |
Full Catalog Published by: Waste King |
1980 | 12 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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Beautiful 1957 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures with beautiful illustrations and complete specifications of '57 GE Washers and Dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 14 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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Apex Wash-A-Matic 6000 Series Parts List
Here is the parts list to Apex Wash-a-Matic automatic washers made from 1952-1954. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Apex |
1953 | 18 | 11mb | $12.99 |
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Sears Midsummer 1968 Spectacular of Great Catalog Values
"Featuring Sears National Home Appliance Event". Large format (8" x 13") summer sales catalog showing off Sears appliances including Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Freezers, Ranges, Vacuum Cleaners, Televison Sets, etc. Catalog prices good through August 27, 1968. |
Store Catalog Pages Published by: Sears |
1969 | 17 | 40mb | $8.99 |
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GE Utility Top Washer and Under-counter Dryer Brochure
Wonderful brochure highlighting General Electric's super rare Washing Machine and Sink Combination unit. Also has a rare GE dryer with phone-dial style control. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 4 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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1955 General Electric Mobile Maid Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete user manual and operating instructions to all General Electric portable top loading dishwashers from the mid 1950's. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 24 | 10mb | $11.99 |
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Operating Instructions for your Norge Automatic Washer
Operating instruction book for Norge Automatic washers model AWK1610. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1971 | 8 | 4mb | $11.99 |
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Philco 1962 Wonder-Wash-Agitator Automatic Washer Brochures
Philco introduced their wobbling rubber disk agitator in 1959 on their full size automatic washers. In 1961 the machine was redesigned with a slightly larger and now perforated wash tub but still using the 1959 agitator design. These amazing brochures highlight these first perforated tub machines. Models include the Miss America W-226, W-224, W-222A and W-222. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1962 | 8 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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Beautiful 1958 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer Brochures
Here is the '58 line of General Electric refrigerator-freezers. Beautiful illustrations and full specifications included with each. Models include BH-15P, BH-13P, BH-12P, LB-12P, LB-81, NB-4P. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1958 | 12 | 16mb | $8.99 |
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Blackstone Automatic Washer Brochures
Brochures showing the top and middle of the line Blackstone Automatic Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1959 | 6 | 9mb | $8.99 |
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NOW... make washday a JOY, instead of a JOB
Users Guide and Owners Manuals for the Seventy and Thirty Series Kenmore Washers of 1961. Illustrations, control dial view and full cycle chart included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1961 | 20 | 13mb | $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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General Electric Homemaker News
A newspaper sized publication created by GE and sent to their retailers to be given away to housewives in the early 50s. Articles include:
G. E. Presents Entirely New - All-Automatic Washer Washing Made Easy With New G.E. All Automatic Washer Attractive Spring Salad Combinations Strawberry Fruit Tarts Questions And Answers On The New Deluxe Automatic Washer How To Tint Clothes In Your Automatic Washer How To Make A Good Salad Plan Your New Laundry Now Cheese Pumpkins Make Use Of The Scraps Quick Frosting Three Kitchen Work Centers Winners Announced In Electrical Dealer's "Answer The Objection" Washer Contest Let Washer Help With Housecleaning Stain Removal Chart |
Miscellaneous Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 4 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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Frigidaire Automatic Dryers for 1963
The VIP-Vital Information Program packs were sent to Frigidaire dealers every year in the 60s to help educate them on all of the fancy features of GM Frigidaire appliances. Each pack contains information on a different Frigidaire appliance, this pack shows off the wonderful features of 1963 Frigidaire dryers, both Filtrator and Air-Flow models. It has information comparing Frigidaire dryers features and methods to Maytag, General Electric, RCA Whirlpool and Philco automatic dryers. They contain specs, data and beautiful graphics and images as well as plenty of information instructing dealers on what to say to help sell Frigidaire automatic dryers to their customers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 28 | 24mb | $8.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Clothes Washer Service Manual
Complete servicing manual and wiring information for the L-104 Westinghouse Laundromat washers. This manual focuses on models L-104, but is really valid for any 1950s Westinghouse Laundromat with a Speed Changer Transmission Unit. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1956 | 30 | 29mb | $12.99 |
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1957 Westinghouse Laundromat Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top-of-the-line Westinghouse Automatic Washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 36 | 39mb | $11.99 |
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KitchenAid 15 Series Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 15 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-15 KDI-15
KDC-15 KD-35 KD-55 |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1965 | 76 | 30mb | $14.99 |
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1988 Full-Size Stacked Washer and Dryer Brochure
Full brochure highlighting Maytag's electronic/touch-pad control stacked washer and dryer. Images and full specifications included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1988 | 4 | 4mb | $8.99 |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - August 1957
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 |
1957 | 196 | 133mb | $12.99 |
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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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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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Amana Appliances Brochure
Brochure titled "When Your Creating A Dream Kitchen, Amana Belongs in your Plans". Full brochure highlighting Amana Appliances from the early 1980's. Images and full specifications included. Products include: Built-in Wall Ovens, both conventional and microwave Cooking Centers, Ranges and Cooktops Radaranges Microwave Ovens Refrigerator-Freezers Chest and Upright Food Freezers Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps |
Full Catalog Published by: Amana |
1980 | 8 | 13mb | $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.