VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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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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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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 | $11.99 |
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The Hot Ones
Very 70's brochure for the Hoover Steam Irons! |
Small Appliances Published by: Hoover |
1975 | 4 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid Stand Mixer Owner Manual
Here is the complete owners manual/use and care guide to use KitchenAid mixer models K45, 4-C and K5-A. Sections include: Introduction
Features You Should Know Planetary Action Speed Control and General lnstructions Care and Cleaning Recommended Recipes Instructions to Operate KitchenAid Attachments: Fruit Juicer Sausage Stuffer Slicer and Shredder (Disc and Rotor Types) Food Chopper Ice Cream Freezer Colander and Sieve Silver Buffer Can Opener Knife Sharpener Dough Hook Recipe Index Attachment List Coffee Mill |
Small Appliances Published by: KitchenAid |
1965 | 36 | 36mb | $11.99 |
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1966-1968 Automatic Washer Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for Whirlpool automatic washers from 1966 thru 1968. Includes supplements for the later models. Sections include:
Model Specifications Component Description and Functional Data Service Procedures |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 81 | 42mb | $12.99 |
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1974 Siemens Washers - Dryers - Ironers Brochure
Here is an English language brochure from German made Siemens appliances highlighting all the features of their top loading automatic washers, combination washer-dryers, dryers and ironers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Siemens |
1974 | 16 | 57mb | $8.99 |
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1956 General Electric Ranges and Cooktop Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual, operating instructions and recommended recipes for all 1956 GE cooking appliances. Electric Range Models include: Liberator J-408, Stratoliner J-402, Speedster J-405, Airliner J-387, Stewardess J-403, Spacemaker J-245 and the Standard Spacemaker J-244. Cooktop Surface Unit J-551 and Built-in Oven J-501 are included. Sections include: Master Oven, Bake Unit, Focused Heat Broiler, Double-Oven Convenience, Surface Units, Pushbutton Controls, Automatic Surface Unit, Automatic Grill, Meat Thermometer, Timer Combination Oven-Minute, No-Stain Oven Vent, Starlight Oven liner, Storage Drawers, Oven Flood light, Know Your Ranges:, Standard Space maker J- 244, Deluxe Space maker J - 245, Stewardess J-403, Airliner J-367, Speedster J -405, Deluxe Stratoline r J-402, Deluxe liberator J -408, Oven J-501, Surface Unit J -551, Care of your New G-E Range, How to Replace Surface lights, Features in your new G-E Range, Surface Cooking Tips, Pushbutton Cooking, Using the Automatic Calrod Unit, Simple Guide to Deep Fat Frying, How to Use Automatic Oven Timer, Baking Electrically, Two-Oven Cooking, Roasting Meats, Meat Roasting Chart, Your Super Broiler, Time-Temperature Chart for Broiling, Oven Meals, High Altitude Cooking, Recommended Recipes. If you are looking for the Service Manual for these ranges, it can be found here: General Electric Range Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1956 | 108 | 55mb | $12.99 |
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Good Heating Starts Here - How to Choose Your Thermostat
Here is wonderfully whimsical brochure showing off the Minneapolis Heat Regulator Companies line of home thermostats. This company eventually joined Honeywell. |
Home Products Published by: Minneapolis-Honeywell |
1950 | 8 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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1980 Magic Chef Home Appliances Catalog
Here is a catalog from Magic Chef showing off their entire 1980 line of home appliances. Products include: Gas and Electric Ranges,
Drop in Ranges,
Wall Ovens, Cooktops, Microwave Wall Ovens, Refrigerators, Freezers, Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers, Disposers, Compactors, Range Hoods, Air Conditioners. |
Full Catalog Published by: Magic Chef |
1980 | 32 | 39mb | $8.99 |
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Use and Care Instructions for your new Frigidaire Washer
Here are the operating instructions that were packed with every top of the line Frigidaire washer in 1971. This is for model WIS, which was the very first 1-18 automatic washer produced by Frigidaire! |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1970 | 6 | 6mb | $11.99 |
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Beautiful 1954 Westinghouse Electric Ranges
Here is the entire 1954 line of Westinghouse Electric Ranges, 40" and 30" models, plus the compact models. Full images and specifications for each model offered. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1954 | 22 | 26mb | $8.99 |
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Mobile Maid Automatic Dishwasher Brochures
Absolutely beautiful brochures showing off GE's 1963 line of portable top-loading dishwashers, both spray-arm and impeller machines. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1963 | 12 | 30mb | $8.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Electric Ranges
Brochure with beautiful illustrations of the complete 1964 line of Electric Ranges from Frigidaire. "new, dramatic built- in look ••• selections and features for every cook!" Sections include:
Frigidaire Flair - Looks Built in, but is it? Frigidaire Has a Dramatic New Flair for Every Kitchen The New Twin-30 Flair Exclusive Frigidaire Pull 'n Clean Oven A selection of Seven Frigidaire 40" A selection of Seven Frigidaire 30" True Built-Ins! |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 16 | 33mb | $9.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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Automatic Washer Comparison Report, Maytag Versus Other Brands
Now this doctrine is really interesting not to mention super fun. It's a comparison of Maytag automatic washer quality and features to the Frigidaire 1/18, Westinghouse Weigh-to-Save top loader, Speed Queen 14lb solid-tub, Whirlpool/Kenmore large capacity and General Electric Filter-flo automatic washers. Great pictures of each brand as well. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1975 | 19 | 11mb | $8.99 |
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Reddy Kilowatt Canning Guide
Here is an adorable electric company circular from the late 1940's on how to can foods. Information includes how to can with the standard Hot Water Bath method as well as Pressure Cooker methods. Includes many canning recipes as well. |
Miscellaneous Published by: NSP |
1948 | 32 | 26mb | $8.99 |
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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions for Maytag Washer A107. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1976 | 8 | 4mb | $11.99 |
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Washes and Dries in One Completely Automatic Operation
Brochure highlighting the 1959 General Electric undercounter Washer-Dryer combo. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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The Quick and Easy Way to Beautiful Ironing
"Instruction handbook for use with Ironrite Automatic Ironer" Full owners manual and operating instructions to the Model 95 Ironrite Automatic Ironer. Looking for the service manual to Ironrite Ironers? Please see this manual: Comprehensive Ironrite Service Manual |
Ironers Published by: Ironrite |
1960 | 20 | 11mb | $11.99 |
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1958 Frigidaire Ultra-Clean Washers and Fabric-Master Dryers Brochure
Beautiful brochure showing off the Custom Imperial, Imperial and Deluxe models of 1958 Frigidaire Unimatic and Pulsamatic automatic washers, along with their matching Fabric Master Dryers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 12 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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1970 Speed Queen Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the 10970 line of Speed Queen Automatic Washers. This was the first models that used a reversing motor to shift from wash to spin instead of large solenoids like in the previous models. Sections include: Service Procedures, Adustments, Test Procedures, Service Helps, Service Procedures Unique to Each Model, Timer sequence charts for each model and Wiring diagrams. Models Covered Include: DA9103 DA9101 DA9043 DA9041 DA9011 DA9000 DA6223 DA6221 DA6220 DA6191 DA6123 DA6121 DA6120 DA6111 DA6101 DA6100 DA6073 DA6071 DA6070 DA3781 DA3780 DA3691 DA3690 DA3661 DA3660 DA3501 DA3500 DA3211 DA3210 DA3201 DA3101 DA3100 DA3080 DA3001 DA3000 DA1040 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1970 | 82 | 34mb | $12.99 |
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Maytag Washers & Dryers
Beautiful Maytag Brochure showing off all Center Dial Washers and Dryers as well as the Porta-Washer and Dryer. Big images and full specs for each model. This brochure shows off the last year of the blue bottom control panels. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1974 | 16 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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1971 Whirlpool Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some super fun brochures for the 1971 line of Whirlpool undercounter and portable dishwashers, both front and top loading models. Models include: SWU-100, SWU-90, SWU-80, SWU-70, SWU-60, SWF-100, SWF-90, SWF-80, SWF-70, SWF-60, SWP-90, SWP-80, SWP-70. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1971 | 15 | 54mb | $8.99 |
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Norge--The One that Takes the Place of Two
Beautiful brochures highlighting the Norge combination washer-dryer. Both gas and electric models included. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Norge |
1961 | 10 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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Why Maytag Means More
"A dishwasher comparison report by the dependability people." Maytag compares its dishwasher to Kenmore, Westinghouse, Frigidaire, KitchenAid and General Electric dishwashers. Report shows why "they can't clean like a Maytag". |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1977 | 12 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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1955 Frigidaire Built-in Oven and Fold-Back Surface Unit Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all 1955 and 1956 Frigidaire Wall-Ovens, model RV-90 as well as the counter-top Fold-back surface cooking units model RV-92. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 16 | 14mb | $14.99 |
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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.