VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Westinghouse Laundromat Model LCC30 Owners Manual
Full Owners manual and use/care guide to Westinghouse Laundromat automatic home washer model LCC30. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 24 | 20mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Model LLC30 Owners Manual
Full Owners manual and use/care guide to Westinghouse Laundromat automatic home washer model LLC30. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 24 | 21mb | $11.99 |
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1954 Norge Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful sales literature brochures highlighting Norge's 1954 line of automatic washers, semi-automatic washers and clothes dryers. Suggested retail price list at end of file. Models include: Automatic washers: AW450, AW-425, AW-422SP, AW-410 Semi-Automatic washers: AW-405 Dryers: AG-730, AE-620, AG-710, AE-610. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Norge |
1954 | 20 | 66mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Washer A702-A702S Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions packed with every Maytag A702/A702S (S is the suds-saver model) from the early 1960's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 22 | 22mb | $11.99 |
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Speed Queen Combination Washer-Dryer Facts Manual
Here is the very rare Facts Manual produced by Speed Queen when they introduced their Washer-Dryer combination machine to highlight all the features and conveniences of having one machine do both the washing and drying. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 16 | 36mb | $8.99 |
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1955 Kelvinator Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Complete use/care guide and owners manual to Kelvinator Automatic washer model AW-2 and Semi-automatic washer model SW. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1955 | 32 | 30mb | $11.99 |
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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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Brochure to the Very First Whirlpool Automatic Washer
Here is a wonderful brochure Whirlpool produced back in '47 when they introduced their very first automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1947 | 12 | 38mb | $11.99 |
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1950 Westinghouse Laundromat Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure from Westinghouse showing off their new 1950 model Laundromat model L-5. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 16 | 42mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Speed Queen Washer Operating Instructions and Brochure
Complete sales literature brochure as well the operating instruction guide to 1957 Speed Queen automatic washer models A18 and A19. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 8 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1987 Whirlpool Laundry Products Catalog
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting the 1987 line of Whirlpool Washers and Dryers. Models include washers: LA3400XS, LA4400XS LA5400XS, LA6300XS, LA5000XS, LA5300XS, LA5500XS, LA5700XS, LA6150XS, LA7700XS, LA3800XS, LA5380XS, LA5580XS, LA5800XS, LA7800XS, LABBOOXS, LA9800XS. dryers: LE/G2000XS, LE/G3000XS, LE/G5700XS, LE/G5800XS, LE/G6150XS, LE/G7800XS, LE/G9800XS. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1987 | 24 | 67mb | $14.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beuatiful brochures for the 1960 line of Hotpoint Automatic Washers. Models include: LW090, LW070, LW060, LW050, LW0506, LW030, LW025. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 16 | 67mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Dryer Brochures
Brochures highligting the 1960 line of Hotpoint clothes dryers. Modes Include: LC090, LB090, LB070, LB050, LB030 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 10 | 38mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Pyrex Glassware Retail Catalog
Here is a wonderful and rare catalog of Pyrex-ware glass kitchen products. Products include: Clear ovenware, Town & Country, Turquoise, Early American, Pink, Primary sets, Casseroles, Coffee pots, saucepans, double boilers, dishware and tumblers, salt/pepper shakers. Full retail price list included at end for all products. |
Full Catalog Published by: Pyrex |
1963 | 0 | 47mb | $14.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Cooking Appliances Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting the 1960 line of electric ranges, cooktops, built-in ovens and the Customline Crest line of ranges as well. Models include:
RB75-A, RB65-A, RB45-A, RB18-A, RB15-A, RA-301, RA-101, CustomLine Crest RU75-A, RU45-A, RR25-A, RJ85-A, RJ65-A, RJ35-A, RJ34-A, RJ15-A, RL75-A, RJ77-A, RJ-76A, |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 38 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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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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1962 General Electric Washers and Dryers Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the 1962 line of GE automatic washers, combination washer/dryers, utility sink washer and dryers. High resolution scan of 600dpi for crisp Images and full specifications included. Models include... Washers: WA-1050W, WA-950W, WA-850W, WA-750W, WA-650W, WA-550W Dryers: DA-1020W, DA-920W, DA-820W, DA-720W, DA-620W, DA-520W Utility/Sink Washer: WB2050W Undercounter Dryer: DU2020W Combination Washer/Dryers: WD-860W, WD-560W |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 32 | 149mb | $14.99 |
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GE Pull-Out Dishwasher Operating Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating use/care instructions to 1962 General Electric pull-out built-in dishwashers models: SU66 and SU60. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 24 | 35mb | $11.99 |
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1962 General Electric Range-Oven Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the 1962 line of GE free standing electric ranges and cooking appliances, including the Americana models!
High resolution scan of 600dpi for crisp Images and full specifications included.
Models include... J790W, J792W, J760W, J762W, J791W, J761W, J763W, J408W, J750W, J304W, J404W, J303W, J403W, J406W, J402W, J302W, J400W, J401W, J301W, J299W. Also included is the planning dimensions book the Americana model J790W. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 0 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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Maytag Washer Model 142B-142SB Owners Manual
Here is a rare owners manual on the first major center-dial Maytag automatic washer. Models include both 142B and 142SB (suds saver model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 26 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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1990 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Beautiful brochure highlighting the 2nd to last generation of helical drive Newton made Maytag laundry appliances. Models include:
washers: A9800, A9700, A9400, A9200, A7800, A7500, A7300.
dryers: D9900, D9800, D7600, D7500, D7400, D4000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1990 | 16 | 32mb | $14.99 |
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1970 Maytag Dishwasher Brochure
Very fun brochure highligting the Maytag top-of-the line dishwasher of the early 1970s. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 6 | 29mb | $8.99 |
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1965 Westinghouse Top-Loading Washer Brochures
Here are brochures produced right after the switch-over to Westinghouse's own design of top-loading automatic washers. Models include: LAF200, LAF400 and LAF600. Dryers are also shown: DTF200, DTF400/DGF400 and DTF600/DGF600 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1965 | 12 | 53mb | $8.99 |
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1954 Whirlpool Home Laundry Appliances Book
Here is an absolute beautifully illustrated catalog in book form from Whirlpool highlighting their 1954 line of home laundry appliances. Products include automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers and mangle ironer. Scanned at 600ddpi high resolution for a beautiful pdf file. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1954 | 52 | 171mb | $14.99 |
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Early Kenmore Dishwasher Owners Manual
I'm guessing this book is from around 1956. This is probably the first front-loading home dishwasher ever marketed by Kenmore. It's made by D&M. The dishwasher in the earlier Sears catalogs was marketed under the name Homart as a top-loading machine. Full operating instructions, cycle chart, installation instructions and parts list included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1956 | 36 | 40mb | $12.99 |
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Instructions for your 1962 Kenmore Electric Range
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to all Kenmore "Classic Cooking Centers" which is Sears' version of the Frigidaire Flair style range with the oven(s) above the cook-top. Two 40" models and one 30" model are included in this use and care guide. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Kenmore |
1962 | 28 | 16mb | $12.99 |
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On Your Way to Brighter Wash Days
Here is a wonderful piece of sales literature available in Sears stores in the late 1960's. It is a total guide to laundering clothes with sections including Preparing Clothes, Laundry Supplies, Ways to Wash Clothes, Ways to Dry and Iron, Laundry Area Planning, Washer and Dryer Buying Guide, Types of Washers and Dryers, Washer and Dryer Design Features, etc. Adorable cartoon-ish illustrations throughout as well as illustrations of Kenmore laundry appliances from the late 60's. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1969 | 82 | 50mb | $8.99 |
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1950 Westinghouse Clothes Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to the 1950 Westinghouse Clothes Dryer model D-5. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 20 | 10mb | $11.99 |
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GE Appliances and Equipment
Full catalog showing all of GE's major appliance line, washers, dryers, sink/washer combo, combination washer/dryers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, electric ranges, water heaters, dishwashers, disposalls. Catalog also includes the other electrical items available for the home. |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1963 | 40 | 40mb | $8.99 |
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Use and Care Guide for Dishwasher Model SLC-300
Complete Use and Care Guide/Operating Instructions for Whirlpool Dishwasher Model SLC-300. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1965 | 5 | 7mb | $11.99 |
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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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1957 Hotpoint Dishwasher Owners Manual
Let's get acquainted with your new Hotpoint dishwasher book. Full owners manual and operating instructions to the 1957 Hotpoint impeller dishwsaher. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1957 | 24 | 26mb | $11.99 |
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Electrolux Cleaner and Air Purifier and its many uses
Here is a very early Electrolux model XXX owners manual showing how to use this beautiful art-deco cleaner. Includes information on all its attachments and accessories. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus) |
1937 | 24 | 26mb | $11.99 |
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Kelvinator Gas Ranges Brochure
This brochure highlights Kelvinator's gas ranges from the mid 60's. Full images and specifications included. Models include: RG-900G, RG-571B, RG-371B, RG-551B, RG-351B, RG-531B, RG-331B and RG-131B. |
Gas Stoves Published by: Kelvinator |
1964 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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1961 Hotpoint 30" Electric Range Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the entire 1961 line of 30" electric Ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1961 | 16 | 25mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Philco Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures showing off the 1963 line of Philco automatic washers. Pages contain full description of features, images of each model, full control panel views of each model and complete specifications. Models include: W-236, W-234, W-232, W-231, W-233V, W-231V. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1963 | 17 | 43mb | $8.99 |
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1974 Taller Tumbler and Higher Dryer Brochures
Brochures and spec sheets for the 1974 Westinghouse front-control front load washer and matching dryer. See the very first front load washer and dryer with Pedalstals! No the washer/dryer pedalstal was not a 21st invention! |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1974 | 8 | 11mb | $8.99 |
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1961 Kenmore Automatic Washer and Dryer Models
Service supplement showing all of the 1961 Kenmore washer and dryer models along with a description of features for each machine. Also mentions the '61 cabinet redesign which stayed with the belt drive washer design to the end. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1961 | 4 | 3mb | $12.99 |
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Marquette Electric Ranges
Great brochures for the Gambles line of Electric Ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Marquette (Gambles Stores) |
1953 | 8 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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How to Use and Care For Your General Electric Dishwasher
Full owners manual and operating instructions to top loading GE Mobile Maid dishwashers from approximately 1968. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1968 | 16 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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Look What's Cooking With Brand New Whirlpool Built-In Ranges
Beautiful brochure highling all of the '58 line of Whirlpool built-in ovens and cooktops. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Whirlpool |
1958 | 6 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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1954 Whirlpool Home Laundry Appliances Book
Here is an absolute beautifully illustrated catalog in book form from Whirlpool highlighting their 1954 line of home laundry appliances. Products include automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers and mangle ironer. Scanned at 600ddpi high resolution for a beautiful pdf file. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1954 | 52 | 171mb | $14.99 |
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1959 General Electric Range-Oven Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1959 Electric Ranges. S line (1959) models include:
J299S, J301S, J302S, J303S, J305S, J308S, J400S, J401S, J403S, J405S, J408S, J411S
Sections include service and information on: Automatic Surface Unit Operation Recalibration Replacement Testing Trouble Shooting Backsplasher Backsplasher Glass Backsplasher Trim Bake Unit 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 Glass Window Grill Ground Strap Handles Hinge Lever Insert Main Power Terminal Block Meat Thermometer Meat Thermometer Crystal Model Description Nameplate Nomenclature Oven — Oven Door Oven Door Seal Oven Liner Oven Light Oven Light Switch Oven Unit Switch Oven Thermostat Oven Vents Rotisserie Rotisserie Motor Serial Number Surface Units Surface Unit Switches Storage Drawers Switch Trim Timer Timer Operation Summary of Features Wiring Diagrams If you're looking for the Use and Care Guide to these ranges please see this document: 1959 GE Electric Range Use and Care Guide |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 47 | 50mb | $14.99 |
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KitchenAid 5 Series Portable Top-Loading Dishwasher Brochure
Beautiful brochure from Hobart highlighting the 5 series portable top-loading dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1971 | 4 | 5mb | $9.99 |
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Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - July 1957
Appliance Manufacturer 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 design and manufacturing areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. Of particular interest: Very cool article on GM Frigidaire appliance designers and how they work together in an atmosphere of creativeness. Maytag introduces their Halo-of-Heat dryer. GE Kitchen Center wins awards for GE designers and engineers. Surprising number of new appliances at Chicago Summer Market show. |
Trade Publications Published by: Appliance Manufacturer |
1957 | 106 | 140mb | $12.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Washer and Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the 1951 line of Hotpoint's washer and dryer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 40 | 25mb | $11.99 |
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1967 Hamilton Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1967 Hamilton automatic washers. Models include: WA657W1, WS657W1, WA757W1, WA757C1, WS757W1, WA857W1 and WA857C1. Sections include: Washer Facts, Washer Operations, Installation, Cabinet Service, Collector Tub, Suspension System, Transmission and Brake, Motor, Clutch, Pump, Water Carrying Parts, Controls, Electrical Parts, Circuits, Troubleshooting and Schematics/Wiring Diagrams. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hamilton |
1967 | 58 | 33mb | $12.99 |
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1967 Frigidaire Appliances Catalog
Here is a catalog showing off Frigidaire Appliances for 1967. Products include: Refrigerators, Food Freezers, Ranges, Built-in Ovens, Cooktops, Dishwashers, Disposers, Washers, Dryers and Room Air Conditioners. |
Full Catalog Published by: Frigidaire |
1967 | 20 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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1965 Frigidaire Roller-matic Washer Service Manual
Here is the huge 168 page service manual that introduced the Roller-matic mechanism into Frigidaire Automatic Washers. Sections include: Information on construction, full explanations of how the new transmission operates in agitate, spin and break periods, timer cycle-of operation charts, full specifications for each model, exploded views, troubleshooting, complete servicing steps, wiring diagrams, installation, showroom display, Control panel styling for all 1965 models and more. Models include: Models WDA-65, WD-65, WDP-65, WCDA-65, WCDA-65, WCDAR-65, WCD-65, WIA-65, WI-65, WCI-65, WCIR-65 Roller-Matic Washers. This is a very large file, 127mb, please be patient during down as it may take a while. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1965 | 168 | 127mb | $12.99 |
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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.