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Sunbeam Waffle Baker and Grill Owners Manual


Published by Sunbeam in 1954-- Full owners manual and operating instructions for Sunbeam's wonderful waffle and sandwich maker from the 1950's. Includes operating instructions, how to care for the unit and delicious recipes.

Number of Pages: 12
File Size: 5mb
Download Fee: $11.99

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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Kenmore
1972 48 56mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1954 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete use and care guide to the 1954 Kenmore Automatic Washer.


Automatic Washers
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Kenmore
1954 20 26mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Kenmore
1959 20 28mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Electrolux XII Vacuum Cleaner Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Electrolux Vacuum model XII.


Vacuum Cleaners
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Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus)
1933 36 43mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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General Electric
1948 53 $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Maytag
1961 21 19mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Frigidaire
1957 2 52mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Whirlpool
1957 42 66mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Speed Queen
1959 28 29mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Whirlpool
1989 16 37mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1972 2 42mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Ironrite
1956 28 74mn $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Hotpoint
1953 18 31mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1967 8 26mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Whirlpool
1959 24 80mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 1957 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to many 1957 Frigidaire Home Refrigerators.

Models include: CP-141-57, CP-123-57, Fi-121-57, FD-102-57 and FS-101-57.
Refrigerators/Freezers
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Frigidaire
1957 20 17mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download General Electric Vintage Dishwasher, Disposall and Compactor Parts Catalog
Here is the complete condensed parts listings of all major serviceable parts for GE automatic dishwashers, food waste disposers and compactors from 1962 through the 1976. Each product is listed with part numbers for items such as timers, dials, pumps, detergent cups, impellers, spray arms, racks and silverware baskets, etc.

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 a vintage laundry product.
Dishwashers
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General Electric
1978 49 25mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Hotpoint Automatic Washer Brochures
Sales lit brochures for the 1973 Hotpoint washer line. These were the last models of the Chicago factory made solid-tub Hotpoint washers. The next year Hotpoint introduced their GE made, Hotpoint badged automatic washer line.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Hotpoint
1973 16 22mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download TV Guide - September 4, 1953
A complete early issue of TV Guide from 1953. New York City edition. A fascinating look at early television.

Copyright information: This issue had fallen into the public domain as of September 1981. Original copyright registration number B432661 was not renewed by publisher and lack of renewal was verified with copyright office.
Television
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TV Guide
1953 72 78mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1965 General Electric Automatic Washer Operating Guide
Here is complete operating instructions and use/care guide to GE washer models WA-832A and WA-837A.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
General Electric
1965 26 51mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1954 Hotpoint Major Appliance Productgrams
1954 Hotpoint Productgrams cover Ranges, Refrigerators, Freezers, Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers and Air Conditioners.

Included in this document are 10 monthly issues from 1954.

Hotpoint's Productgrams 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.
Miscellaneous
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Hotpoint
1954 264 90mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1975 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1975 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include:

RS-30, RSE-36, RDG-35, RDG-38, RCDEG-38, RCDEG-37C, RD-15, RDG-20, RDE-20, RCIE-71, RCDG-67V, RGDEG-637V, RCIEG-639CV.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1975 107 76mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download Disposes Food Waste in a Twinkle of an Eye
You'll Never See or Touch Garbage

Here is a wonderful brochure for GE's Food Waste Disposer known as the Disposall. Full brochure highlighting features and specifications.
Food Waste Disposers
Published by:
General Electric
1957 6 8mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The New Design of Dependability
Absolutely beautiful large format book showing off the features of GE's Filter-Flo washers.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
General Electric
1964 12 14mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1980 Frigidaire Dishwashers, Trash-Compactors and Food-Waste Disposers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 Frigidaire Electric Dishwashers, Trash Compactors and Food-Waste Disposers. Full control panel display images, machines photos and full detailed specifications included for each model.

Appliances highlighted:

Built-In Dishwashers
Portable/Convertible Dishwashers
Trash Compactors
Food Waste Disposers
Dishwashers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1980 7 7mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1951 Hotpoint Matched Electric Appliances and Metal Cabinets Brochure
Here is a brochure targeting new home builders showing how "Modern Kitchens Sell Homes". Catalog shows full line of Hotpoint Major Appliances and Metal Cabinets. Includes specifications and dimensions of all available products.


Full Catalog
Published by:
Hotpoint
1951 8 6mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The Last of the Westinghouse Slant-Front Washers and Dryers
Here are wonderful brochures for the last year Westinghouse made their slant-front front loading washers and dryers. While the slanted tub models ended in the late 1950s, Westinghouse still kept making the front of the cabinet slanted into the 1960s. Brochures have beautiful images and illustrations along with complete control panel views and specifications for all models available.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
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Westinghouse
1963 14 14mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1953 General Electric Washer and Dryer owners manual
Carefree Washdays the GE Way! Complete owners manual and use/care guide to both the 1953 General Electric automatic washer and clothes dryer.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
General Electric
1953 68 30mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Earliest Westinghouse Top Loading Washer Service Manual
Westinghouse marketed their very first top loader starting in 1962, they had the Easy Company produce their machines at first. In 1965 Westinghouse started producing their very own designed top loading automatic washers. This service manual is for the very first Easy made machines equipped with Easy's "Velva-Power" tranmission. Very comprehensive manual with specifications, cycle charts, operating instructions, wiring diagrams and detailed servicing information.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1962 64 47mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1963 Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to six Kenmore Automatic Washers, model series: 800, 31480, 70, 600, 500 and 400.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1963 36 23mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Use and Care Guide to KitchenAid's Superba Dishwasher
Here is the full owners manual and operating instructions to KitchenAid dishwasher model KDS-20.


Dishwashers
Published by:
KitchenAid
1981 23 11mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1984 General Electric Washer Use and Care Book
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to GE Automatic Washer model WWA8364V.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
General Electric
1984 32 63mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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 $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse Front Loading Coin Operated Washer Brochure
Brochures and spec sheet for the 1975 Westinghouse commercial washer.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1974 4 6mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Use and Care of your New General Electric Washer
Owners manual and operating instructions for all 1958 GE automatic washers.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
General Electric
1958 32 16mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The Dependability of Maytag
Wonderful brochure from Maytag highlighting their automatic washer, dryer, washer-dryer combo and wringer washer line. Full images and specifications for all models.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Maytag
1962 16 17mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Frigidaire Washer Tech-Talk Digest for 1950-1959 Models
Here is an excellent reference guide for all 1950-1959 Frigidaire Unimatic, Pulsamatic and Multimatic Automatic Washers.

TECH-TALK DIGEST is a handy reference guide prepared for you, the Frigidaire Serviceman, as a source of information readily available on your service calls. It is designed as another aid in rendering prompt and efficient service on the customer's products.

This digest is made up of Automatic Washer information on 1950 models through 1959 models. Specifications, cycle of operation data, product illustrations, and wiring diagrams are included. It can be carried easily in your pocket or in the glove compartment of your car or truck.

Personal note pages are provided for you to use in entering items, such as Part Numbers, Service Tips, Serial Numbers, etc., which you want to keep for future reference.

We especially suggest that the Miscellaneous Section, Page 71, be carefully read and studied as it contains diagnosis and testing information applicable to all washer models.


Sections Include:
Capacitors-Checking by Wattage Method
Cutaway Drawings
Bellows Assembly, Pulsamatic Mechanism
Oil and Water Seal Bellows-Unimatic Mechanism
Mechanism, Pulsamatic
Cycle of Operation Tables
W0-65
W0-65-2
WV-35, 45, 65
WS, WD, WDS, WI-56
WI and WDU -57, WD, WSA, WS-57
WS, WD, WOP, WI, WCI, WCIR -58
WS, WD, WDR, WCD , WI, WCI, WCIR-59
Drain Screen-Removal on WV Washers
Electrical Test Procedures
Exploded Views, Mechanism
Pulsamatic
Three and Four Speed
Two Speed
Unimatic
Mechanism Applications-1959 Models
Mechanism Diagnosis and Improvements-
1959 Models
Motor Winding Resistance values-1959 Models
Nut and Seal Assembly-Improved on
1957 Unimatic Mechanisms
1957 Pulsamatic Mechanisms
Service Diagnosis-All Models
Service Replacements Without Moving
Washer-1959 Models
Snubber Plate
Clearance Check, Unimatic Mechanisms
Oil Check-Unimatic Mechanisms
Specifications
W0-65
W0-65-2
WV -35, 45, 65
WS, WD, WDS, WI -56
WS , WSA , WD, WDU , WI-57
WS, WD, WOP, WI, WCI, WCIR -58
WS , WD, WDR, WCD , WI, WCI , WCIR-59
SudsWater Saver Operational Diagram-WCIR -58
Switch, Lid-Operation Check on WI -58, WCI -58
Water Leaks-Suggestions for Correcting on
1958 Models
Water Pressure
Adapting Washers to Low Pressures
Timers for Low Pressures
Water Valves
Applications
Checking Inlet Screens
Repair, All Models
Tools
Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Schematics-Unimatic and Pulsamatic Mechanisms
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1959 104 29mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1955 Frigidaire Dryer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to the 1955 models of Frigidaire clothes dryers. Models DV-35 and DV-65.

Complete servicing, troubleshooting and wiring diagrams.
Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1955 16 14mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1956 Hotpoint Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures for the 1956 Hotpoint Automatic Dryer line. Images, features and specifications included.

Models: LG11, LB11, LB12
Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Hotpoint
1956 12 30mb $8.99

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