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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GE Portable Dishwasher Brochure
Beautiful brochure highlighting GE's first portable dishwasher which was a semi-automatic machine. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1949 | 4 | 10mb | $8.99 |
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1957 ABC-O-Matic Automatic Dryer Brochures
Here is ABC's final automatic dryer line before they were bought by Kelvinator and the ABC and ABC-O-Matic brand came to an end. These are wonderful brochures with pictures and images of each model including both gas and electric models. |
Automatic Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1957 | 20 | 22mb | $8.99 |
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1951 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to Sears Kenmore's second generation of automatic washers which were produced by Whirlpool. The manual covers both models available from 1950 through 1952, the "Deluxe" model and the "Standard" model. The Deluxe model was Kenmore's first automatic washer with a suspension system which means no bolting down was necessary and had a suds-saver system. The Standard model was similar to Kenmore's original 1947 bolt-down style washer, but with the suds-saver system removed and bolting down was required. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1951 | 0 | 14mb | $11.99 |
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Frigidaire Super-Duty Coin-Operated Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are two brochures highlighting Frigidaire's coin-op washers that were produced from 1966 thru 1970. The wash has the "Super-Duty" mechanism which is a souped-up belt-driven Multimatic Mechanism that spins at 1010rpm. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1966 | 4 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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1953 General Electric Automatic Washer Service Manual
Complete service manual to General Electric automatic washer WA650L1. Sections include: Installation, Description, Flow Chart, Disassembly, Explanation of Operation, Cam Chart, Wiring Diagram, Troubleshooting, Parts. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1953 | 49 | 39mb | $12.99 |
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Automatic Washer Instruction Book
Owners manual and operating instructions for Maytag's very first automatic washer, model AMP. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1949 | 35 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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Speed Queen Wringer Washer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the Speed Queen line of wringer washers in the mid 1960's. Full images and specifications of each model inlcuded. Models highlighted: 92, 90, 80, 702 and 50. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1965 | 10 | 18mb | $8.99 |
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1975 Maytag Dishwasher Service and Parts Manual
Here is the service manual to Maytag's very first built-in and front loading portable dishwashers. These were the belt-drive pump models. Models include WU601, WU401, WU201, WC401, WC201. Sections include: Loading and Operating Instructions, How it Works, Cycle Sequence Charts, Wiring Diagrams and Circuits, Complete troubleshooting and servicing procedures, Parts listing section. Parts section shows all parts and part numbers. Having the manufacturers part number for the part you need is essential for doing internet/eBay searches to locate these rare, no longer available parts. In many circumstances they can be found once you know the part number. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 109 | 95mb | $12.99 |
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Whirlpool Automatic Washer Owners Manuals and Installation Instructions (LKA670-0)
Set of materials packaged with Whirlpool Automatic Washers models LKA670-0 and suds model LKA670-5. Includes operating instructions, installation instructions and The Laundry Primer washing book. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1962 | 24 | 24mb | $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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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 | $8.99 |
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Frigidaire Dishwashers, Disposers and Trash Compactor Brochures
Here is the 1978 line of Frigidaire Built-in and Mobile Dishwashers. Full images, specifications and control panel views are show for each model. Also included are the '78 brochures for the garbage disposers and trash compactor. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1978 | 12 | 9mb | $8.99 |
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GE Washer Service Manual for R (1958) Models
Very comprehensive service manual for the 1958 line of General Electric automatic washers. Sections include Model specifications and descriptions, installation, mechanical components, electrical components, wiring diagrams, timer cycle charts and control service, disassembly and servicing, transmission servicing, complaint remedy chart and more. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1958 | 86 | 51mb | $12.99 |
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1971 General Electric Small Appliances Brochure
Full brochure highlighting many of the available small appliances in the early 1970s. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1971 | 6 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Philco-Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Combination Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual that was packed with ever Philco-Bendix combo washer/dryer. This manual is for electric models CE-788 and CE-786. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1957 | 40 | 18mb | $11.99 |
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Important Drying Tips on the proper use of your Frigidaire Dryer
Here are some useful suggestions on how to get the maximum benefit from your new Frigidaire 1-18 Dryer. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1971 | 4 | 4mb | $11.99 |
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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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GM Engineering Journal - The Frigidaire Rollermatic Washer
Here is a fascinating look at the design and implementation of the Frigidaire Rollermatic washer. 13 pages of this issue are dedicated to the design, testing and development of one of Frigidaire's longest lasting washer transmission. Other articles include:
How the Loudness of Sound is Determined When Evaluating Electric
Absorption Spectroscopic Analyses of Rubber Materials Short Range Telemetry System Provides Test Data on Rotating Parts Patent Searching |
Trade Publications Published by: Frigidaire |
1965 | 44 | 44mb | $12.99 |
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Barton Automatic Washer Parts Manual
Here are the parts breakdown manuals for Barton Automatic Washer models: BAS256A, BA256A, BA356A, BA456A, BAS257A and BA257A. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Barton |
1957 | 32 | 17mb | $12.99 |
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How to enjoy carefree washing with your new Frigidaire Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the WO-65 Unimatic washer. This model is the very first Frigidaire washer with a rear control, produced from 1950 - 1951. It has two rinses as opposed to an overflow rinse. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1950 | 52 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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Installation Instructions for Whilrpool Undercounter Dishwasher
Complete installation instructions for Whirlpool undercounter dishwashers of the mid 1960s. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1965 | 6 | 4mb | $12.99 |
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1957 Hotpoint Dishwasher Owners Manual
Let's get acquainted with your new Hotpoint dishwasher book. Full owners manual and operating instructions to the 1957 Hotpoint impeller dishwsaher. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1957 | 24 | 26mb | $11.99 |
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1969 Westinghouse Front Load Washers and Dryers
Brochures and spec sheets for the 1966 line of front loaders and their matching dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1969 | 8 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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1961 Constructa Automatic Washer Brochure
Here is a German language brochure from Constructa showing off their 1961 line of front-loading automatic washers. Models include: K3, K3FS, K4, K4FS, K5, K6, T5 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Constructa |
1961 | 24 | 45mb | $8.99 |
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Thor Automatic Washer Instruction Book
Here is the owners manual to a very rare automatic washer. From the mid-1940's through the early 1950's Thor produce their "Automagic" washer/dishwasher combination. They also produced they same machine without the dishwasher tub assembly but that included a completely automatic wash timer. This instruction book is for this first Thor completely automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Thor |
1951 | 20 | 11mb | $11.99 |
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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.