VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Crosley Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the 1954 Crosley front loading automatic washer. Includes quick start guide at end. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Crosley |
1954 | 47 | 64mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 5 days |
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The Maytag Art of Dependability Book
Illustrations on the following pages are of quality exhibits which are being, or have been, circulated through display cases in the Maytag plants and offices. These displays are used to inform employees how their own and other departments contribute to the quality of Maytag products. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1967 | 31 | 73mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 5 days |
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1963 Westinghouse Laundromat Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1963 Westinghouse automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 49 | 61mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 5 days |
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1963 Westinghouse Clothes Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Westinghouse clothes dryers from 1963. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 37 | 45mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 5 days |
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Whirlpool Washer LAA5300-LAB5300 Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use and care guide to Whirlpool automatic washer models: LAA5300, LAA5305, LAB5300. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1972 | 26 | 36mb | $7.99 |
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Very First Hotpoint Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the very first automatic washer produced by Hotpoint. Model: LC2 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1949 | 50 | 37mb | $7.99 |
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1949-1956 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Parts Catalog
Here is the comprehensive parts catalog which includes parts diagrams, part numbers and full image of each model of the earliest Hotpoint automatic washers. Even includes the rare window lid Hotpoint washer! Models include: 10LC2, 20LC2, 21LC2, 10-20LC3, 10-20LH1, 10-20LH2, 5LH7, 10LH7, 10LH8, 10-LH11, 11-LH11, 12-LH11, 10-LH12, 12-LH12, 10-LJ2, 10LH3, 10LJ11, 12LJ11, 11LJ16, 10LK1, 10LK2, 10LK11, 12LK11. 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. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 124 | 60mb | $7.99 |
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1967 Whirlpool Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some sales literature brochures highlighting the 1967 line of Whirlpool dishwashers. Models include: Built-in:
SRU-90, SRU-80, SRU-70, SRU-60
Portable: SRP-90, SRP-80, SRP-70, SRP-60, SRC-70 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1967 | 12 | 34mb | $7.99 |
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1962 Philco Wonder Wash Agitator Brochure
Here is a super cool brochure for the 1962 line of Philco automatic washers. Full feature chart included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1962 | 9 | 6mb | $7.99 |
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Very First Staber Automatic Washer Brochure and Operating Instructions
Here is the brochure, installation and operating instructions to the very first Staber Automatic Washer. The Staber was a USA made horizonal access top loading washer, the first produced horizonal access washer since the 1947-1952 Launderall/Horton washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Staber |
1993 | 11 | 11mb | $7.99 |
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1962 Easy Ring-of-Command Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are brochures for the Ring-of-Command line of Easy Automatic Washers. The Ring-of-Command machines utilized a pull ring on the control panel to advance the timer time-line. Models include: ACL, ABL and ASL. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1962 | 6 | 14mb | $7.99 |
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1962 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here the comprehensive service manual for the entire 1962 line of Easy Automatic Washers. Sections include: Specifications, Uncrating and Installation, Cycle of Operation, Operation of Suds-Saver system, Tools, Dismantling, Reassembly, Parts Replacement, Operating Mechanism, Adjustments, Troubleshooting and Wiring Diagrams/Schematics. Models include: ACL, ABL, ABL-S and ASL. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1962 | 113 | 63mb | $7.99 |
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1975 Waste King Dishwashers Owners Manual
Here is the complete Use and Care guide to all 1975 Waste King dishwashers. Models include: 410, 510, 610, 710, 750 and 910. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1975 | 44 | 33mb | $7.99 |
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Post-War Bendix Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful sales literature brochures produced by Bendix to show off all of their post-war front loading and top loading "Economat" vacuum squeeze dry washers. Front loading models include both bolt-down and newer "Gyromatic" machines with suspension systems. Models include: G, Updated G, G1, G-312, B, S, B-212, H, N-602. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1950 | 16 | 23mb | $7.99 |
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1961 Kelvinator Automatic Washer Service and Parts Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the 1961 line of Kelvinator "Orbital Action" automatic washers with Magic Minute. Full service, troubleshooting and parts information included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1961 | 83 | 113mb | $7.99 |
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Post-War Bendix Dryer and Ironer Brochures
Here are some beautiful sales literature brochures produced by Bendix to show off all of their automatic clothes dryers, both gas and electric as well as their mangle ironers. Dryer Models include: F, E-804 and E-805
Ironer Models include: D, J and L.
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Clothes Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1950 | 14 | 19mb | $7.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Service Manual and Supplements
Comprehensive service manual to the entire line of 1960 Hotpoint automatic washers. Models include: LW030, LW050, LW506, LW070, LW090
Also included are supplements produced throughout 1960 highlighting recommend service procedures changes and the introduction of new mid-year models such as the LW061, LW0616, LW025 and LW035. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 54 | 97mb | $7.99 |
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Which Maytag Are You
Big foldout sales literature brochure highlighting the differences between the all the Maytag automatic washers of the early 1970s. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 8 | 19mb | $7.99 |
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1982 General Electric Dishwasher Product Information Manual
This 16 page book takes a fascinating look at features and benefits of GE dishwashers. Models Highlighted: GDS2500, GSD1200T, GSD1000T, GDS980T, GSD900T, GDS900D, GSD600D. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1982 | 16 | 14mb | $7.99 |
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1968 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 of Whirlpool automatic washers. Models include: LSA9925, LSA9920, LSA7805, LSA7800, LSA6805, LSA6800, LSA6705, LSA6700, LSA5605, LSA5600, LSA5405, LSA5400, LSA4505, LSA4500 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 14 | 65mb | $7.99 |
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1968 Whirlpool Gas and Electric Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 of Whirlpool automatic dryers, both gas and electric. Models include: LSE9920, LSI9921, LSI8901, LSE8900, LSE6700, LSI6701, LSE5600, LSI5601, LSI4501, LSE4500 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 22 | 91mb | $7.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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1974 Westinghouse Front Loader Washer Use-Care and Brochure
Here is a double feature, the Use and Care guide along with the complete sales literature brochure to the 1974 Westinghouse Washer model LT570P. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1974 | 8 | 14mb | $7.99 |
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1947 Dexter Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual to one of the earliest and original automatic washers, the Beam made Dexter. This machine was very unusual as it had two separate full size motors, one for wash and one for spin! This is the comprehensive service manual to this early Beam design. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Dexter |
1947 | 62 | 80mb | $7.99 |
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1968 Whirlpool Coin-Operated Washers and Dryers Brochures
Here are some really rare brochures for coin-operated washers made by Whirlpool. Full images specifications included for each machine. Models include...
Washers: CSA2000, CSA1000
Dryers: CSE2000, CSI2001, CSI1001. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 10 | 48mb | $7.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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1956 General Electric Dishwasher/Disposall Product Man
1956 General Electric Service Manual covering Automatic Dishwashers and Food Waste Disposers. 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. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1956 | 55 | 31mb | $7.99 |
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Kenmore Automatic Dishwashers Give You Time For More Important Things
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting the 1967 line of Kenmore Roto-Rack Dishwashers, both built-in and portable models. Portable models show both front-loading and top loading models. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 8 | 8mb | $5.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-68 Series Front Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Service manual for all KD-68 Series KitchenAid portable dishwashers. Models include KDD-68 and KDR-68. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1978 | 32 | 18mb | $14.99 |
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1965 Hotpoint Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1965 Hotpoint Freestanding Ranges, Built-In Ovens and Cooktops. Models include:
30" Freestanding Electric Range Models:
RB305 RB315 RB316 RB325 RB335 RB360 RB370 RB390 40" Freestanding Electric Range Models: RC415 RC416 RC425 RC431 RC434 RC439 RC445 RC460 RC490 Built-In Cooktops Models: RF17 RF19 RF20 RF28 RFX37 RF38 RF50 RU15 RUX37 RU38 RU48 Built-In Oven Models: RJ16 RJ38 RJ40 RJ66 RJ70 RJ84 RJ88 RJ90 RL36 RL40 RL80 Major Sections Include: FEATURE CHARTS GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION SERVICING SWITCHES INFINITE HEAT CONTROLS THERMOSTATS ELECTRIC SUPERMATIC UNIT CONTROL AUTOMATIC ROAST TIMERS APPLIANCE RECEPTACLES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS COOKING TOPS CALRODŽ SURFACE AND OVEN UNITS RANGE BODIES STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND DRAWER OVEN DOORS AND HINGING OVEN LINERS ROTA-GRILL MOTORS RANGE SERVICE CHART |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1965 | 64 | 44mb | $14.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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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 |
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1961 Hotpoint Refrigerator/Freezer Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the some of the 1961 Hotpoint Refrigerator. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Hotpoint |
1961 | 10 | 17mb | $7.99 |
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1974 Westinghouse Dishwasher Service Manual
Complete service manual to mid 1970's Westinghouse made dishwashers. Sections include: Specifications, Installation, Parts Identification, Cycle of Operation, Trouble Diagnosis and Parts Replacements/Adjustments. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1974 | 48 | 31mb | $7.99 |
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1974 Hotpoint Kitchen and Laundry Planning Guide
The spirit of '74 shows up in this sales literature guide showing kitchens decorated as 1774, 1874, 1974 and 2074. Of course they all look very mid 1970's, but that's part of this book's charm. A growing family? A new home with an outdated kitchen? A need for new appliances? Whatever your reason for planning a new kitchen, you will want one that is easy to work in and fun to be in. You'll want practicality, plus style. That's the idea behind the Spirit of 74. It's the can-do spirit that insists on a kitchen suited exactly to you and to your family's living style. This Hotpoint Kitchen/Laundry Planning Guide will help you interpret your Spirit of '74. It will explain some of the fundamentals of planning a workable kitchen, give you some decorating ideas. and tell you how to translate your plan to paper. so a contractor or kitchen designer can carry it out. Read through this book. Then talk to your Hotpoint dealer. He can show you appliances in the proper spirit, appliances that you will be proud of for years to come. If you're planning a new kitchen, now is the time to discover your true spirit. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Hotpoint |
1974 | 25 | 29mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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Planned Electrical Living With Westinghouse
This is a wonderful catalog highlighting the entire line of major home appliances from Westhinghouse in the early 1950's. Products include: Electric Ranges, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Dishwashers and Sinks, Disposers, and Automatic Laundromat Washers and Dryers. |
Full Catalog Published by: Westinghouse |
1951 | 8 | 10mb | $7.99 |
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Frigidaire Model Index and Identifier
Here is a wonderful item for anyone who is interested in vintage General Motors/Frigidaire home appliances. It lists every product Frigidaire manufactured between 1921 thru 1977. Then it continues on to list every model number to every machine Frigidaire produced along with the year that the particular model was produced. Appliances include: refrigerators, upright freezers, chest freezers, free-standing electric ranges, frigidaire flair ranges, twin-30 ranges, fold-back ranges, cook tops, wall ovens, flair wall ovens, mircowave ovens, compact 30 ranges, automatic washers, coin-op washers, automatic dryers, coin-op dryers, laundry centers, ironers, dry cleaners, dishwashers, disposers, electronic air cleaners, trash compactors, water heaters, ice makers, window air conditioners. Also has a great chart showing Frigidaire Appliance production start and end years. |
Full Catalog Published by: Frigidaire |
1977 | 58 | 18mb | $14.99 |
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1983 KitchenAid-Hobart 20-Series Dishwashers and Appliances Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the KD-20 series of KitchenAid home dishwashers, both undercounter and portable models. Models include: KDS-20, KDP-20, KDI-20, KDC-20, KDS-60, KDI-60, KDC-60. Also include brochures for KitchenAid food waste disposers, trash compactors and hot water dispenser. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1983 | 22 | 17mb | $9.99 |
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NOW... make washday a JOY, instead of a JOB
Operating Instructions and drying guide for all 1961 Kenmore Dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1961 | 20 | 11mb | $7.99 |
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Hoover Constellation Model 84 Owners Manual
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the Hoover Constellation Model 84. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1956 | 16 | 7mb | $7.99 |
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How to Take Care of Furniture
Here is an absolutely adorable high-school home economics flyer discussing all kinds of furniture care. Full of whimsical 1950's style illustrations! |
Miscellaneous Published by: Johnson-Wax |
1958 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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The Use and Care of your Hotpoint Automatic Washer
Here is a fascinating owners manual, it was packed with the very first Hotpoint Automatic washer which was essentially was produced by Beam and is nearly identical the original '47 AMC Coronado washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1948 | 28 | 16mb | $7.99 |
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Tappan Dishwasher and Disposer Brochures
Brochures for the Tappan line of dishwashers and garbage disposer line. |
Dishwashers Published by: Tappan |
1972 | 6 | 11mb | $5.99 |
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1959 Hotpoint Dryer Brochures
Brochures for Hotpoint's three most top of the line automatic dryers from '59 including the water condenser dryers models. Models shows are LC970, LC950 and LB31. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1959 | 8 | 12mb | $5.99 |
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General Electric Dispensall Operating Instructions and Users Guide
Complete operating instructions and perfomance/use and care guide to General Electric automatic washer model WWA8508. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1975 | 22 | 31mb | $7.99 |
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1977 Frigidaire Dishwashers Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1977 line of Frigidaire Automatic Dishwashers, both undercounter and mobile/portable. Full images and specifications included. Models include: DWU-2, DWU-3, DWU-4, DWU-5, DWM-2, DWM-3, DWM-4, DWM-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1977 | 8 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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JCPenny Clothes Dryer Service Cover Art
Here is a compilation of service and parts manual cover art showing many models of JCPenny Clothes Dryers. Models from the mid 1960's through the early 1970's. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: JCPenny |
1964 | 12 | 7mb | $7.99 |
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1973 Waste King-Universal Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the complete comprehensive service manual to Waste King Dishwashers from the early and mid 1970's. Sections include Troubleshooting Guide, Repairs, Testing, Timer charts and wiring diagrams, etc. Models include: 410, 510, 610, 710, 750, 810, 910, 950, 511, 575, 711, 777, 878, 811, 911 and 979. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1973 | 62 | 37mb | $7.99 |
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KitchenAid 6 Series Portable Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 6 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. Models include: KDD-66 Deluxe Model KDR-5 Royal Model |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1975 | 24 | 8mb | $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.