VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Hoover Comprehensive Vacuum Cleaner Parts Catalog
Here is an extensive collection of parts diagrams with descriptions of the parts and part numbers for many years of Hoover vacuums. 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. This guide is essential for anyone who has vintage Hoover vacuum cleaners. Models included in this catalog include: 12/14 28 29 31/32/33/34/35/36 41/42/50/51/53/55 61 62/63/64 65/66/67/68/69/70 82/84/84B/85/86/87/88 91 115 334 344 348 404/409 415 434/444/454 564/574 584 589/593 634 704/704-01/706/707/714 719/728 843/858 913/913-01 918 1010/1020/1030/1060/ 1070/1076 1100/1110/1118/1120/ 1130/1136/1140/1149/ 1151/1157/1170/1176/ 1178/U6003/U6007 1330/1340/1348 2000/2001/2010/2011/ 2017 2040/2048/S302l/S3023 2100/2110/2120 2200/2201/2204/2208/ 2210/2260/2266 2610/2720/2726 2800 2830/2836 2900/2901/2910/2911 2940 2941/2950 2951/2970 2960/2980/2904 U4001/U4019/U4021/ U4003/U4005/U4007/ U4009 S3001 S3003 S3005 S2003/S2005/S2007 |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1973 | 139 | 67mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 3 days |
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1968 Easy Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 line of Easy automatic washers. There are Hotpoint (Chicago factory made) solid-tub machines. Top-of-line machine has variable speed control! Full specifications and control panel images included for each model. Models include: WA-455, WA-444, WA-423, WA-422, WA-421, WA-411. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1968 | 16 | 17mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 day |
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1968 Easy Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures from Easy showing off their 1968 line of automatic gas and electric dryers. Full control panel images and specifications included. Models include: DE-455, DG455, DE-444, DG-444, DE-423, DG-423, DE-422, DG-422, DE-400. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Easy |
1968 | 18 | 17mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 day |
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1976 KitchenAid Bulit-In Top-of-the-Line Dishwasher Comparison
Now this is super interesting, here is a comparison brochure of the KDS-18 Superba Dishwashers to all other major brands of dishwashers in the mid 1970's. Topics include: Machine Frames, Wash Chambers/Tubs, Motors, Wash Arms and Systems, Filtration, Drying methods, Fill and Drain systems, Loading/Racks, Weight. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1976 | 20 | 9mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 1 day |
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1987 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure highlighting the 1987 line of Maytag washers and dryers. Models include: Washers: A712, A612, A512, A412, A312, A212, A112. Dryers: D712, D612, D512, D412, D312, D212. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1987 | 12 | 6mb | $5.99 |
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1969 Maytag Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual first printed in 1969, with update through 1978 on the 1970's line of Maytag Commercial and Coin-Operated Automatic Washers. This is a fascinating look at the coin-op Maytag washers found throughout the 1970's in laundromats. Both the very common standard capacity washers and the very rare large capacity coin-op models are included! Models A17 (Standard capacity) and A18 (Big-Tub large capacity). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1969 | 108 | 50mb | $7.99 |
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1985 Maytag Jetclean Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure highlighting the 1985 line of Maytag dishwashers and food waste disposers. Models include: Dishwashers: WU1000, WU902, WU702, WU502, WU302, WC702-302, WU202. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1987 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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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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1963 Philco Automatic Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures showing off the 1963 line of Philco clothes dryers. Both electric and gas models are shown. Pages contain full description of features, images of each model, full control panel views of each model and complete specifications. Models include: DE-636, DG-636, DE-634, DG-634, DE-632, DG-632, DE-632V, DG-632V. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Philco |
1963 | 20 | 42mb | $7.99 |
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Parts List for Kenmore Automatic Dryer Model 110.5708710
Here is the complete service parts list, installation and venting instructions for the 700 series of the 1957 line of Kenmore clothes dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1957 | 8 | 4mb | $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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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 | $7.99 |
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Early 60's Kelvinator Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting Kelvinator dishwashers from the early 60's, both built-in and portable. Full images and specifications included. Models include: UDW-45, P-570 and KPDW-12. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kelvinator |
1962 | 16 | 18mb | $4.99 |
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1956 Semple Hill Major Appliances Catalog
Here is a pretty cool catalog from Janney-Semple Hill. It contains 140 pages of major appliances offered by the company. Images, features and specifications are included. Products include:
Electric and Gas Ranges,
Heaters, Gas and Oil Furnaces, Water Heaters, Combination Kitchen Units, Refrigerator/Freezers, Automatic Washers and Dryers Wringer Washers Vacuum Cleaners, Radios |
Full Catalog Published by: Semple Hill |
1956 | 140 | 123mb | $7.99 |
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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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Operating Instructions
Operating and loading instructions for Maytag dishwasher WU400. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1971 | 12 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer model A212 Operating Instructions
Here is the complete Operating Instructions manual included with all Maytag A212 washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1983 | 8 | 7mn | $5.99 |
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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 DH1140. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1969 | 22 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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1973 Sharp Portable Television Sets Brochure
Here are some sales literature brochures highlighting Sharp's line of portable television sets in the early 1970's. Both B&W and Color Models included. Models Highlighted: C-1934, C-1928, C-1331, C-1228, 2W-33, 2K-31. Radio/Cassette Player also brochure included for model RD-475. |
Television Published by: Sharp |
1973 | 15 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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1965 Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the newly redesigned Hotpoint dishwasher, both built in and portable models. This was the Hotpoint Chicago plant design most commonly seen in Hotpoint dishwashers from the 1960's and well into the 1970s. Models included: DA35, DA45, DA65, D825, D835, D843 and D865 Sections Include: FEATURE CHART INSTALLATION PROCEDURE OPERATION Time Cycle Chart LOADING THE DISHWASHER WATER FLOW CYCLE CHEMISTRY OF DISHWASHING SERVICE Two Bearing Power Pack Testing for In-Operative Motor Removal of Power Pack Power Pack Components Recirculating Pump Assembly Rotor A-ssembly - Single Rotor Models Rotor and Spray Tower Assembly Rotor Assembly Supply Tube Tower Assembly Water Inlet Valve Testing for In,Operative Water Inlet Valve To check Water Level in Tub Side Inlet Water System Removal of Water Inlet Assembly Racks and Tracks Upper Rack Assembly Dish Rack and Track Dishwasher Tubs Corner Gaskets Pedestal Legs Door Trim Assemblies Door Vent and Baffle Four Cycle Switch Switch Removal Switch Button Removal Electrical Test of Switch Door Gasket Door Latch and Strike To Test Door Switch Door Vent and Baffle Assembly Dual Detergent Dispenser Operation of the Bi-Metal Detergent Dispenser Testing the Detergent Assembly Wetting Agent Dispenser Adjustment of Dispenser Timers Timer Knob Assembly To Tes t for In-Operative Timer Pressure Switch Heating Unit To Test for In-Operative Calrod ® Unit Junction Box Assembly Terminal Block Starting Relay Service Panel MOBILE DISHWASHERS Installation Data for Mobile Dishwashers Faucet Connection Faucet Electrical Adaption Connection and Operation Permanent Installation of Mobile Dishwasher Unicouple Servicing the Unicouple Unicouple and Cord Storage Inlet Valve Use and Care of Dishwasher Tops Top Removal Casters ACCESSORY PACKAGES DX17 Maple Top DX20 Wetting Agent Dispenser DX23 Frame far Wood and Service Panel DX24 & DX25 Side Panel DX26 Cabinet Front Trims DISHWASHER OPERATION CHART PICTORIAL WIRING DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM CYCLE SCHEMATIC Fill Cycle Wash/ Rinse Cycle Drain Cycle Dry Cycle Rinse Only/ Pots and Pans Wash Only/Wash and Dry |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1965 | 69 | 38mb | $4.99 |
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Kelvinator Built-In Range Brochure
This brochure highlights Kelvinator's built-in oven and cooktops from the mid 60's. Full images and specifications included. Models include: KRO-6, KRO-6R, KRO-4 and KRO-2. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Kelvinator |
1963 | 6 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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How to get the greatest enjoyment from your new Youngstown Kitchen
Beautifully illustrated guide with hints on the use and care of Youngstown Kitchens Cabinet Sinks, Food Waste Disposers, Jet-Tower Dishwashers, Cabinets and Cabinet tops. Extensive sections on using the Jet-Tower dishwasher and disposer. |
Full Catalog Published by: Youngstown Kitchens |
1952 | 36 | 21mb | $4.99 |
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New Vacuum Cleaners, Floor Washer-Dryers and Floor Polishers for every floor care need
Full brochure from GE for their early 60's floor care line. Images and complete specifications for each model included. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 4 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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1966 Lady Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the beautiful owners manual packed with every 1966 top of the line Lady Kenmore automatic washer. Also included in the manual is the sections for the 800 series automatic washer as well. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1966 | 32 | 49mb | $5.88 |
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1972 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Complete service manual to Blackstone washers models BA-415, BA-525, BA-625 and BA-825. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1972 | 36 | 27mb | $5.99 |
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How to use your Hamilton Automatic Dryer
Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1959 Hamilton Gas Dryer. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hamilton |
1959 | 24 | 13mb | $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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How to use and care for your Youngstown Kitchens Automatic Dishwasher
"Completely Modernizes Dishwashing". Full owners manual and use/care guide packed with every Youngstown top-loading, Jet-Tower dishwasher in the late 40's and early 50's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Youngstown Kitchens |
1950 | 12 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Maytag Wringer Washer Instruction Book
Complete owners manual and operating instructions for all Maytag wringer washers from the 1950s and 1960s. Models include E2L, J2L, N2L, E2LP, J2LP AND N2LP. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Maytag |
1959 | 23 | 15mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Frigidaire Automatic Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1963 Frigidaire Roller-Matic automatic washing machines. Models include WDA-63, WD-63, WDP-63, WDR-63, WCDA-63, WCDAP-63, WCDAR-63, WCD-63, WIA-63, WIAR-63, WCI-63, WCIR-63. Includes complete in-depth control panel views and specifications, cycle charts, service instructions and complete Mulit-matic transmission rebuilding instructions, recommended service tools and Home-Ec Talk. Please note this manual is 81mb/124 pages in size. It is quite large and will take a few minutes to download with a broadband connection. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 124 | 81mb | $9.72 |
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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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Basic Service Facts - Automatic Washers
This is a fantastic beginners manual for learning how Whirlpool/Kenmore belt drive automatic washers work. Covers both how the machine washes clothes as well as the major mechanical aspects of the machine and how those parts work. Sections Include: The Principals of Washing
Electrical Components Water System Components Servicing the Gear Case and Superstructure How the Automatic Washer Operates Machine Sub-Assembly Components I highly recommend this document for anyone interested in belt-drive Whirpool or Kenmore automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1956 | 36 | 51mb | $6.12 |
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1974 Top Loading Washer and Dryer Brochures
Brochures and spec sheets for the 1974 Westinghouse Top-of-the-Line washer and dryer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1974 | 6 | 8mb | $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.