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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Behind the Sparkle There's A GE Mobile Maid Automatic Dishwasher
Beautiful brochures for the GE Mobile Mail model SP-40S and undercounder roll-out model SU-60S. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 8 | 16mb | $4.99 |
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Beautiful 1969 Whirlpool Automatic Dryers Brochures
Here is the entire line of Whirlpool Automatic Dryers from '69. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1969 | 24 | 31mb | $4.99 |
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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 | 35 | 17mb | $4.99 |
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Frigidaire Washer N-Line Models 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. Frigidaire Washer Models include:
WAN, WA2N, WCDAN, WCDARN, WCDATN, WIN, WCDN and WCIN. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1968 | 34 | 15mb | $4.99 |
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1958 General Electric Range-Oven Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1958 General Electric Electric Ranges. R line (1958) models include:
J299R Spacemaker, J301R Spacemaker, J303R Spacemaker, J304R Spacemaker, J400R Leader, J403R Stewardess, J404R Airliner, J407R Speedster, J402R Stratoliner, J408R Liberator
Sections Include: SUMMARY OF FEATURES WIRING AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICING PROCEDURES FOR: Automatic Surface Unit Backsplasher Backsplasher Glass Backsplasher Trim Bake Unit Body Trim 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 Grill Ground Strap Handle Hinge Lever Insert Main Power Terminal Block Meat Thermometer Meat Meter Trim Model Description Nameplate Nomenclature Oven Oven Door Oven Door Seal Oven Liner Oven Light Oven Light Switch Oven Switch Oven Thermostat Oven Vents Serial Number Surface Units Surface Unit Switches Storage Drawers Switch Trim Timer Timer Operation If you are looking for the owners manual for these ranges, it can be found here: 1958 General Electric Range Owners Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1958 | 56 | 40mb | $7.99 |
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Operating Instructions for Whirlpool Automatic Washer LXA7800
Here is the complete operating instructions to Whirlpool Automatic Washer LXA7800 and the suds saver model LXA7805. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1972 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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Westinghouse D-5 Dryer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all D-5 Westinghouse slant-front dryers. These are the machines with the "How Dry I Am" music box. Service manual includes instructions on servicing the musical signal as well as all other aspects of serving these wonderful dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1952 | 32 | 21mb | $4.99 |
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1957 Philco-Bendix Tumble Action Washer Brochures
These brochures were produced right after the laundry division of Bendix was purchased by Philco. They highlight the first automatic washing machines branded Philco-Bendix. Models include WGG-C and WGG-D. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1957 | 6 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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Maytag Washpower Automatic Operating Instructions for model A806S
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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Hamilton Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Beautifully illustrated brochures showing off the 1958 line of Hamilton Laundry products. Includes full specifications for each model. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hamilton |
1958 | 18 | 28mb | $4.99 |
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1951 General Electric AW-5B4 Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual to the very first belt driven GE Automatic Washer, model AW-5B4. Sections include: Description, Installation, Operation, Parts List, Servicing Instructions on Basket, Timer, Motor, Clutch, Pump, Top, Transmission, Water Level Switch and Water Valve. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1951 | 40 | 35mb | $5.99 |
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Give Your Home a Bright New Start with Furniture by Drexel
Here is a wonderful catalog highlighting some of the 1950 line of Drexel Furniture. Products include living room, dining room and bedroom furniture. |
Home Products Published by: Drexel |
1950 | 8 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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1972 Frigidaire Dishwasher J-Line Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the full Tech-Talk service manual for all 1965 Frigidaire Under-counter and portable dishwashers made by General Motors. Models include:
DW-CDMT, DW-IMT, DW-CIMT, DW-DUT, DW-CDUT, DW-IUT, DW-CIUT
Specifications, Cycle charts and full servicing information included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1972 | 71 | 51mb | $5.99 |
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Westinghouse Dryer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all 1957 Westinghouse Dryers. Models include D-110, D-112 and D-114. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 35 | $4.99 | |
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Carefree Washing the Frigidaire Automatic Way
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions that was packed in Frigidaire's 2nd generation of its very first automatic washer, model WK-60. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1948 | 52 | 17mb | $4.99 |
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1967 Kenmore Automatic Washer, Dryer, Combination and Wringer Models
Service supplement showing many of the 1967 Kenmore washer,dryer, wringer washer and combination washer-dryer models along with a description of features for each machine. Also includes information on the new large capacity washer as well as operating instructions for all dryers in the '67 line. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 28 | 16mb | $4.99 |
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1948 General Electric Standard Model Automatic Washer Service Manual
In 1948 GE introduced a second model of their automatic washer, with less features than their Deluxe model. Here is the service manual to this machine, model: AW-6A8. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1948 | 35 | 17mb | $7.99 |
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1972 Waste King Dishwashers Brochure
Sales literature brochure higlighting features and specifications for Waste King Dishwashers in the early 1970's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1972 | 6 | 12mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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1974 Frigidaire Laundry Center Brochure
Here is the complete brochure to all Frigidaire Skinny-Mini Laundry Centers from the mid 1970's. Contains images, details and full specifications for each model. Models include: LCA-120, LCT-120 and LC-2. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 4 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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Owners Manual For Your New 1965 Kenmore Automatic Washer
Here is the full owners manual and operating instructions packed with most Kenmore automatic washers models below the Lady Kenmore for 1965. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 36 | 25mb | $4.99 |
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Brochure and Service Manual for the Original Hotpoint Combo
This is not the typical Hotpoint badged GE Combo, this machine was Hotpoint's very own design from the Chicago Plant. We are not sure if any were ever sold, we believe their might have been patent issues which stopped the production of this machine early on. Beautiful brochure along with the complete service manual for this rare and mysterious machine. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1957 | 40 | 41mb | $4.99 |
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Bison Instructions and Warranty
Complete owners manual and operating instructions for the Bison Vacuum Cleaner. As the owner of a new Bison Home Maintenance System you can be proud and pleased to know that you have the very finest equipment of its kind in the world. Here at The Bison Company we have spared no effort or expense to incorporate into this equipment the best in design, materials, and workmanship. Your Bison will give you a lifetime of faithful service. The booklet you are now reading has been designed to help you know your Bison thoroughly, so you can enjoy the utmost value from your purchase. You may want to keep this booklet in your Accessories Box where it will be handy when you want to refer to it. We know you will enjoy your Bison ... and we welcome you to the big family of happy Bison owners. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Bison |
1968 | 32 | 21mb | $4.99 |
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Crosley TV and Bendix Appliances Brochure
Here is an brochure to targeting appliance/TV retail store owners on Bendix Washers and Appliances and Crosley TV's. Also includes full pages of promotional details available to help sell Bendix and Crosley products. |
Full Catalog Published by: Bendix |
1956 | 12 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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Whirlpool Combination Washer-Dryer Parts List
Full parts breakdown including part numbers and wiring diagram to combination washer-dryer model W6009500. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1960 | 12 | 6mb | $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.