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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Early Frigidaire Ironer Service Manual
Here is the service manual to the earliest Frigidaire Ironers, models IJ-20, IK-30 and IO-30. |
Ironers Published by: Frigidaire |
1949 | 20 | 22mb | $4.99 |
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Westinghouse Commercial Laundromat Top-Loading Washer Service Manual Supplement
Here is the supplement to introduce new Westinghouse Coin-operated Top Loading washers. Contains great views of all new models as well as cut away chart, special service information and wiring diagrams. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1972 | 18 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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1964 Easy Automatic Dryer Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting Easy Electric and Gas Automatic Dryers with the Velvairflow secret to high speed drying. Images of exterior and interior of each machine, full control panel views and thorough specifications for each machine included. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Easy |
1964 | 12 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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1960 Westinghouse Dishwasher Brochures
Here are two full color brochures featuring the Westinghouse Roll-Out built-in Dishwasher and the Westinghouse Roll-About Portable Dishwasher. Full images and specifications included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 8 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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The Inglis Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Here is an owners manual for Royal 500 Inglis Dishwasher made by Whirlpool. 12 pages are in English and 12 in French. Sections include:
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
NORMAL OPERATION LOAD DISHWASHER FILL RINSE CONDITIONER DISPENSER ADD DETERGENT CONNECT DISHWASHER Water Connection Electrical Connection To Disconnect Dishwasher SELECT CYCLE WHICH CYCLE TO USE LOADING SUGGESTIONS - BOTTOM RACK Dishes Dishes and Cooking Utensils Cooking and Baking Utensils LOADING SUGGESTIONS-TOP RACK Glasses, Cups, Stemware Dishes Cooking and Baking Utensils SILVERWARE BASKET CUTLERY BASKET WOOD TOP CARE AND CLEANING WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER ROYAL 100 MODEL Sequence Lights Cancel Drain BEFORE CALLING A SERVICEMAN |
Dishwashers Published by: Inglis |
1974 | 24 | 19mb | $4.99 |
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1966 Frigidaire Flair and Standard Wall-Oven Service Manual
Full service manual to all 1966 Frigidaire built-in Wall Ovens including Flair Wall Ovens. Complete troubleshooting, servicing instructions along with wiring diagrams. Models include:
RBG-330K, RBG-335K, RBG-345K, RBAG-94K, RB-94K, RBG-94K, RBG-95K, RBG-97K, RBG-99K, RBTG-99K.
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Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1966 | 88 | 52mb | $7.99 |
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Every laundry day you'll be proud of the way they get your clothes clean
Wonderful brochures produced by General Motors for their entire line of 1/18 full size, stacked and portable washers and dryers. Full images, specifications and control panel views. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1978 | 12 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Kitchen and Laundry Catalog
Nice catalog produced by Hotpoint showing off their line of Kitchen and Laundry Appliances. |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 8 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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Parts List for Kenmore Automatic Washer
Covers '68 400 series models 110.6804420, 110.6804470, and Suds Models 110.6805420, 110.6805470. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1968 | 11 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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1969 JCPenny Penncrest Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete owner's manual and use and care guide to General Electric made Penncrest top-loading dishwashers of the late 1960s. |
Dishwashers Published by: JCPenny |
1969 | 28 | 22mb | $5.99 |
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How to get the most out of your Mixmaster
Here is the owners manual to the very first Sunbeam Mixmaster, model 1. It shows off the features of the mixer as well as every available attachment and how to use them. Recipes included. |
Small Appliances Published by: Sunbeam |
1935 | 36 | 21mb | $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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1959 General Electric Built-In Oven and Cooktop Range Service Manual and Parts Catalog
Here is the comprehensive service manual and parts catalog (with part numbers) to all 1959 GE Built-in Ovens and Cooktops. S line (1959) models include:
J720S, J722S, J724S, J750S, J752S, J754S, J780S, J782S, J784S, J802S, J820S, J822S, J850S, J852S
Sections include service and information on: CUSTOM COOKTOPS CUSTOM OVENS PARTS CATALOG SECTION DELIVERY DESCRIPTION Custom cooktops Custom ovens DISASSEMBLY AND SERVICE — J802S, J850S, J852S Body Conduit plug Control panel and switch box Cooktop Removing cooktop from countertop. Surface units Surface unit switches Switch box cable DISASSEMBLY AND SERVICE — JS20S AND J822S Body Cooktop Junction box Removing cooktop from countertop. Surface indicator light Surface units Surface unit switches DISASSEMBLY AND SERVICE — CUSTOM OVENS Bake unit Broil unit Broil unit terminal blocks Door trim Front frame Front servicing controls Glass window Indicator lights Meat thermometer Meat thermometer crystal.. Oven door Oven door seal Oven liner Oven light Oven light switch Oven switch Oven thermostats Oven vent Testing meat meter Testing meat probe Thermostat replacement .. Timer Timer crystal Timer operation Rotisserie Rotisserie motor INSTALLATION Custom cooktops Custom ovens J802S J820S1 and J822S1 J850S1 and J852S1 NOMENCLATURE Custom cooktops Custom ovens SERIAL NUMBER Custom cooktops Custom ovens WIRING DIAGRAMS Custom cooktops Custom ovens |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 67 | 60mb | $7.99 |
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1960 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Service manual to Blackstone Automatic washers models: WAA50, WAA60, WAC45, WAC55, WAC65 and WAC75. Service manual claims this particular transmission design spins the tub at 680rpm which is one the better water extracting washers of the time. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1960 | 23 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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This Kind of Laundry Means Big Business
Beautiful brochure produced by Speed Queen for prospective coin-laundry business owners. Shows off SQ coin-operated top and front loading washers, dryers, dry-cleaner, steamer, air cabinet, store signs and lighted clocks and promotional materials avaiable. Beautiful images and illustrations throughout! |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1975 | 8 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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Beautiful Philco Predicta, Mastercraft and Deluxe Television Set Brochures
Here are some absolutely gorgeous sales literature brochures for the entire 1960 line of Philco Television sets. Images and specifications are included for each model. B&W brochures are included at the end for what I believe are late '59 models as well. Predicta models include: Continental, Penthouse, Riviera, Warwick, Carmel, Westwood, Brentwood, Capri and Carousel. Mastercraft models include: Townhouse, Miss America 21, Miss America 24, Parkwood, Rittenhouse, Monterey, Normandy and Cambridge. Deluxe models include: Belmont, Amherst, Bristol, Fairfield, Mayfair, Abington, Oxford, Wickford, Hollandale, Winfield, Danbury, Hemington, Brookhaven, Oxford and the Philco Slender Seventeener. |
Television Published by: Philco |
1960 | 38 | 51mb | $6.12 |
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Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual - 1958 600 Series
The complete owners manual and operating instructions to all 1958 600 Series Kenmore Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1958 | 18 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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Maytag Washpower Automatic Operating Instructions for model A406S
8.5" x 11" operating instruction card that came with newly designed Center-Dial Maytag Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 2 | 2mb | $4.99 |
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1956 General Electric Room Air Conditioner Product Man
1956 General Electric Room Air Conditioner Service Manual. 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 |
1956 | 41 | 22mb | $4.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-10 Automatic Dishwasher Brochure and Owners Manual
Here is true history for Hobart/KitchenAid home dishwashers. An absolutely beautiful brochure highlighting all the features of the KitchenAid's first dishwasher produced for residential installations as well as the entire Owners Manual and Operating Instructions! Check out the stainless steel racks, a rare KitchenAid for sure. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1954 | 28 | 23mb | $7.99 |
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Advertising Pack Number 2
Here is the second in a series of highly rare advertisements from trade magazines for Appliances scanned in High Resolution! This second one shows off beautiful ads for RCA-Whirlpool: - Automatic Washers
- Refrigerators
- Combination Washer-Dryer - Freezers |
Miscellaneous Published by: Advertising Packs |
1957 | 7 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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1952 Blackstone Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some great brochures for Blackstone's first generation of automatic washer and dryer. The washer has a mechanical based timer built right into the transmission! Very unique design. Models 250/191. The Blackstone Model 250 automatic washer is a distinct improvement over previous types. It washes, rinses, and damp-dries automatically - yet it's flexible control permits the operator to take charge at any time. It washes by the accepted agitator principle, is vibration-free, and is designed to match other standard appliances and cabinets. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Blackstone |
1952 | 4 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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1965 Kenmore Automatic Washer and Dryer Models
Service supplement showing all of the 1965 Kenmore washer and dryer models along with a description of features for each machine. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 9 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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1966 Speed Queen Gas Dryer 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. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1966 | 8 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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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.