VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 3 days |
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 3 days |
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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 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 3 days |
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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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1989 General Electric Appliances Catalog
Here is a full catalog with images and complete specifications for the 1989 line of GE appliances. Products include:
Refrigerators/Freezers
Cooking Appliances Microwaves Washers Dryers Dishwashers Disposers Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1989 | 92 | 208mb | $14.99 |
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1961 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to Kenmore automatic washer 700 series/11471 series models. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1961 | 20 | 25mb | $11.99 |
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1970-1973 Whirlpool Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Whirlpool built-in and portable dishwashers from the early 1970's. Models include:
SVU60, SVU70, SVU80, SVU90, SVU100, SWU60, SWU70, SWU80, SWU90, SWU100, SVF60 SVF70 SVF8O, SVF90, SVF100, SWF60 SWF70 SWF8O, SWF90, SWF100, SWF100-2, SXU300-0, SXU300-1, SXU300-2, SXU300-3, SXU300-4, SXU301-0, SXU325-0, SXU325-1, SXU325-2, SXU330-0, SXU330-1, SXU350-0, SXU400-0, SXU400-1, SXU400-2, SXU400-3, SXU400-4, SXU430-0, SXU440-0, SXU440-1, SXU450-1, SXU500-0, SXU500-1, SXU500-2, SXU500-3, SXU500-4, SXU500-5, SXU530-0, SXU530-1, SXU530-2, SXU530-3, SXU600-0, SXU600-1, SXU600-2, SXU600-3, SXU600-4, SXU600-5, SXF300, SXF300-1, SXF300-3, SXF300-4, SXF325-0, SXF325-1, SXF325-2, SXF330-0, SXF300-1, SXF350-0, SXF400-0, SXF400-1, SXF400-2, SXF400-3, SXF400-4, SXF430-0, SXF440-0, SXF440-1, SXF450-0, SXF500-0, SXF500-1, SXF500-2, SXF500-3, SXF500-4, SXF500-5, SXF530-0, SXF530-1, SXF600-0, SXF600-1, SXF600-2, SXF600-3, SXF600-4, SXF600-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1973 | 185 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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1972 Frigidaire Appliances Catalog
Here is a fun catalog showing off all of Frigidaire's appliance line for 1972. |
Full Catalog Published by: Frigidaire |
1972 | 24 | 67mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Westinghouse Laundromat Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top-of-the-line Westinghouse Automatic Washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 36 | 39mb | $11.99 |
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1951 General Electric Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to AW-5 Series of General Electric automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1951 | 16 | 18mb | $11.99 |
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1957 Westinghouse Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top-of-the-line Westinghouse Clothes Dryer. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 24 | 27mb | $11.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer Service Manual 1984
Comprehensive service manual for all Maytag Automatic Washers made from 1966 into the 1990s. Includes Specifications, Installation, Trouble Shooting, Service Procedures, Timer Charts and Wiring Diagrams. Models include: A112, A212, A312, A412, A512, A612, A712, A510, A610, A710, A810, A110, A210, A310, A410, A806, A608, A408, A308, A208. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 158 | 165mb | $14.99 |
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1996 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Full brochure highlighting the 1996 line of Maytag Dependable Care Washers and Dryers. Full images and specifications included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1996 | 14 | 33mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Clothes Dryer Service Manual 1984
Comprehensive service manual for all Maytag Dryers made from 1966 into the 1990s. Includes Specifications, Installation, Trouble Shooting, Service Procedures, Timer Charts and Wiring Diagrams. Models include: DE212, DG212, DE312, DG312, DE412, DG412, DE512, DG512, DE110, DG110, DE210, DG210, DE410, DG410, DE510, DG510, DE610, DG610, DE710, DG5710, DE810, DG810, DE91, DE106, DG106, DE107, DG107, DE308, DG308, DE309, DG309, DE408, DG408, DE409, DG409, DE608, DG608, DE808, DG808. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 158 | 154mb | $14.99 |
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1971 Maytag Dishwasher Service and Parts Manual
Here is the service manual to Maytag's very first built-in and front loading portable dishwashers. These were the early direct drive pump models. Models include WU600, WU400, WU200, WC400, WC200. Sections include: Loading and Operating Instructions, How it Works, Cycle Sequence Charts, Wiring Diagrams and Circuits, Complete troubleshooting and servicing procedures, Parts listing section. Parts section shows all parts and part numbers. 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. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 157 | 135mb | $12.99 |
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Marquette Gas Stoves
Great brochures for the Gambles line of Gas Stoves. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Marquette (Gambles Stores) |
1953 | 8 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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Whirlpool Wringer Washer Service Manual - 1961 to 1971
Comprehensive service manual for Whirlpool wringer washers from 1961 thru 1971. Includes supplements for the later models. Sections include:
Model Specifications Pre-Delivery and Installation Component Description and Functional Data Service Procedures |
Wringer Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1971 | 42 | 26mb | $14.99 |
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Never In All Your Washdays Have You Seen Anything to Match the New ABC-O-Matic
Whimsical sales brochure from ABC highlighting their new automatic washer, the model 50. |
Automatic Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1950 | 4 | 4mb | $8.99 |
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Hotpoint Washer and Dryer Brochures
Once again Hotpoint's advertising agency outdid themselves with these beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 line. Brochures include the Duo-Tub model where you can wash two loads in different water temperatures at once. Also included is the Lady Executive model as well as all other models offered. Great images and hand drawn graphics throughout. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1968 | 18 | 30mb | $8.99 |
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A New Generation of Dependable Maytags
When Maytag first introduced their center-dial automatic Washers and Dryers they published these beautiful glossy brochures to show them off. These highlight the models 906, 806, 606, 406, 206 and 106 washers and all of their matching dryers. These are must have brochures for all Maytag fans!! |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 24 | 37mb | $8.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Service Manual
Full service manual for 3-belt Westinghouse Laundromat models L-1000 (Program Computer Laundromat), LTF-100, LTF-200, LTF-400, LTF-570, LTF-600, LTF-670 LTF-700, LTF-800. Sections include Specifications and Features, Parts Description, Installation, Cycle of Operation Charts, What to do When, Parts Replacement and Wiring Diagrams. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1965 | 68 | 36mb | $12.99 |
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Catalog of Replacement Parts for 12 Series KitchenAid Dishwashers
Full parts catalog showing illustrations of all parts along with part numbers. Models include KD-12, KD-22, KD-32, KD-42 and KD-52. This document makes doing internet searches for vintage parts much easier as you will have the official KitchenAid part numbers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1960 | 40 | 18mb | $14.99 |
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Use and Care Manual
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the early Amana Radarange microwave oven model RR-4. |
Microwave Ovens Published by: Amana |
1972 | 12 | 7mb | $11.99 |
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1965 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the all 1965 Hotpoint automatic washers. These are the older solid tub/Fountain Filter Hotpoint washers produced at the Chicago factory. Sections Include: SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION
CONTROL SERVICING TIMER IDENTIFICATION Timer and Rotary Switch Mounting Rotary Switches Rocker Switches Installation of Rotary Switches Timer Operation Timer Knobs COMPONENT SERVICING Washer Top Mounting Lid Assembly Water Inlet System L.P.C. Rinse Additive and Liquid Bleach Dispenser Agitator Agitator Drive Block Spin Tub Balance Control Switch Drain Pump Seal Replacement Suds-Stor Valve and Pump Drive Motor Diagonal Support Assembly Drive Belt Removal and Adjustment Model and Serial Numbers TRANSMISSION Operation Transmission Servicing Transmission Centering WASHER SERVICE ANALYSIS WIRING DIAGRAMS TIMER CYCLE CHART FOR SINGLE SPEED WASHERS TIMER CYCLE CHART FOR TWO SPEED WASHERS |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1965 | 48 | 27mb | $12.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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More Glamour - More Beauty - More Utility - GE Kitchen Center Brochure
Here is a brochure highlighting GE's Complete Kitchen Center which includes the Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Sink and Combination Washer-Dryer all in one matching unit. |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 8 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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GE Dishwasher GSD452 Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete Use and Care Guide packed with every GE GSD452 model dishwasher from the late 1970s. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1978 | 4 | 5mb | $11.99 |
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Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - February 1960
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 Maytag's new all-pushbutton Automatic Washer. How Westinghouse's Roast Guard feature works on their electric ranges. New packaging design for GE Appliances. |
Trade Publications Published by: Appliance Manufacturer |
1960 | 98 | 40mb | $12.99 |
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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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1970 Frigidaire Skinny-Mini Washer Dryer Service Manual
In 1970 Frigidaire introduced the world's very first all-in-one stacked washer/dryer unit. It was called the Skinny-mini and used a one piece plastic molded agitator and tub combination referred to as an "agi-tub". Here is the Tech-Talk service manual to the very first of these models. Models include: LCT-2 and LCT8-2. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1970 | 99 | 75mb | $12.99 |
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1977 JCPenny Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures which were giving out in the retail stores highlighting the 1977 line of JCPenny Washers and Dryers. Full specifications and control panel views included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: JCPenny |
1977 | 6 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $12.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
The complete owners manual/use and care guide to all 1956 Hotpoint Refrigerator-Freezers. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 68 | 74mb | $12.99 |
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Blackstone Wringer Washer Brochures
Brochures showing the Blackstone's wringer washer line for 1959, including the unusual Top of the Line "Rinsing Wringer". |
Wringer Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1959 | 10 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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Beautiful 1957 Philco-Bendix Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Bendix laundry equipment became Philco-Bendix for the 1957 line after the laundry division was sold to Philco. Here is the very first Philco-Bendix branded combination washer-dryer line. These are big bold brochures for both gas and electric models. Models include CGR-C, CGV-C, CGR, CGV. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1957 | 12 | 14mb | $5.99 |
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Frigidaire Service Tech-Talk 1960 Dishwashers
A comprehensive service manual for Frigidaire's second generation of horizontal spray tube dishwashers. Includes images, cycle charts and full specifications for each model, complete descriptions of how the machine works and complete service information for entire machine. Models included: DW-IFB, DW-UIB, DW-DUB, both Deluxe and Custom Imperial. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 48 | 37mb | $12.99 |
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Give Your Home a Bright New Start with Furniture by Drexel
Here is a wonderful catalog highlighting some of the 1950 line of Drexel Furniture. Products include living room, dining room and bedroom furniture. |
Home Products Published by: Drexel |
1950 | 8 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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1983 Kelvinator Appliances Catalog
Here is a 52 page catalog of WCI/Kelvinator appliances from 1983. Full images and descriptions of all models available at that time included. Products include:
Refrigerators
Freezers Ranges Full Size Automatic Washers Full Size Clothes Dryers Portable and Space Saving Washers and Dryers Dishwashers Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers |
Full Catalog Published by: Kelvinator |
1983 | 52 | 45mb | $8.99 |
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Frigidaire Washer 1967 L-Line Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts catalog which includes detailed illustrations of the order of assembled parts, their descriptions and original Frigidaire part numbers. Frigidaire Washer Models include:
WAL, WA2L, WCDAL, WCDAPL, WCDARL, WCDATL, WCDL, WIAL, WCIAL, WCIL. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1967 | 34 | 17mb | $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.