VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1953-1960 Westinghouse Service Beacons
Here is a random sampling of Westinghouse Service Beacons from '53-'60. These are service bulletins that were released every few months on Westinghouse appliances. They include tips on servicing, new procedures and product changes. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 230 | 222mb | $12.99 |
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1961-1962 Westinghouse Service Beacons
Here is a random sampling of Westinghouse Service Beacons from '61 thru '62 These are service bulletins that were released every few months on Westinghouse appliances. They include tips on servicing, new procedures and product changes. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1962 | 268 | 176mb | $12.99 |
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1963-1965 Westinghouse Service Beacons
Here is a random sampling of Westinghouse Service Beacons from '63 thru '65 These are service bulletins that were released every few months on Westinghouse appliances. They include tips on servicing, new procedures and product changes. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1965 | 274 | 218mb | $12.99 |
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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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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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1956 GE Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to GE's second year of Filter-Flo automatic washers. Models include: lWA450N, lWA550N, lWA650N, lWA656N, lWA750N and lWA755N. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1956 | 60 | 37mb | $12.99 |
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How to use and Enjoy Your New Philco Automatic Washer
Full operating instruction booklet packed with each Philco "Miss America" model W-226 automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 8 | 3mb | $11.99 |
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Electrical Merchandising Week - February 1 1960
In 1960 Electrical Merchandising Magazine had changed over to a weekly tabloid style Newspaper from a monthly magazine. Essentially it is a condensed version of Electrical Merchandising. Highlights of this issue include the introduction of Maytag's All Push Button washer, Waste King's New Dishwasher Spray Arm, Easy's new bottom of the line washer/dryer combos, KitchenAid's new portable-hand held mixer and an Appliance Store with Built In Features. |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1960 | 32 | 86mb | $8.99 |
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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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Carefree Washing the Frigidaire Automatic Way
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions that was packed in Frigidaire's third generation automatic washer, model WL-60. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1949 | 52 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1964-1969 Whirlpool Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Whirlpool made dishwashers from 1964-1969. Full specifications and historical design changes for each model, complete troubleshooting, service procedure information and wiring schematics. Models include: SLU-70, SLU-76, SLU-80, SLU-82, SLU-90, SCL-95, SLC-100, SLC-200, SLC-300, SPU-68, SPU-70, SPU-80, SPU-90, SPC-100, SPC-200, SPC-300, SRC-60, SCR-70, SRC-80, SRC-90, SRU-60, SRU-70, SRU-80, SRU-85, SRU-90, SSU-70, SSU-80, SSU-85, SSU-90, SSU-100, SSF-60, SSF-70, SSF-80, SSF-90, SSF-100, STU-70, STU-80, STU-90, STU-100, STF-60, STF-70, STF-80, STF-90, STF-100 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1969 | 155 | 192mb | $14.99 |
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GE Dishwashers, Disposers and Compactors
Full brochures with images, features and specifications for GE Dishwashers, Garbage Disposers and Trash Compactors. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1985 | 8 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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Gibson Washer Brochures
Full brochures with images, features and specifications for Gibson washers made by Franklin. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Gibson |
1974 | 10 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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1956 Kelvinator Food-a-Rama and Refrigerator-Freezer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the 1956 line of Kelvinator Refrigerator-Freezers. Full images and specifications for each model included. Models include: Food-a-Rama K89-F16, K67-F12, K46-F11, K44-F11, K46Z-F11, K22-Z8. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Kelvinator |
1956 | 16 | 27mb | $8.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Kitchen and Laundry Catalog
Nice catalog produced by Hotpoint showing off their line of Kitchen and Laundry Appliances. |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 8 | 10mb | $8.99 |
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The Engineering and Manufacturing Facilities of the Hoover Company
This is an absolutely fascinating and extremely rare book from Hoover. Its a large/Life magazine size book containing images and descriptions of each department at the company in the middle 1950's. Departments Highlighted: Production Division, Manufacturing: Die Casting, Plastic Molding, Stamping, Plating, Enameling, Finishing, Assembly, Tool and Die Making, Quality Control, Miscellaneous. Engineering: Facilities, Electrical Lab, Physics Lab, Mechanical Lab, Testing Lab, Chemical Lab, Metallurgical Lab, Plastic and Rubber Lab, Engineering Model Shops, Electronic s Lab. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1956 | 32 | 64mb | $8.99 |
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1995 Frigidaire Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a full brochure showing off the WCI made Frigidaire line of automatic washers and dryers from the mid 1990's. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1995 | 0 | 41mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Thermador Built-In Cooking Appliances Catalog
Here is a wonderful brochure showing off all of Thermador's built-in cooking appliances for 1960. Products include Masterpiece "Bilt-In" Electric Cooktops, Automatic Surface Elements, Masterpiece Double Oven, Built-In Ovens and the fashionably and functionally outstanding Thermador Masterpiece "Bilt-In" Refrigerator-Freezer. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Thermador |
1960 | 8 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Announces a Totally New Concept in Laundry Room Design for Multiple Housing of all Types
Maytag coin-op Washer and Dryer sales brochure showing possible layouts and product descriptions. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1974 | 8 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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General Electric Washers, Dryers, Combinations. Because They Are Special
Full brochure with images, feature explanations and full specifications for the entire line of 1970 General Electric Automatic Washers, Dryers and Combination Washer-Dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1970 | 16 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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1962 General Electric Built-in Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1962 Built-In Dishwasher line from General Electric. Models include front-loading, roll-out drawer and under sink dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 22 | 54mb | $8.99 |
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JCPenny Compact Automatic Washer Parts Manual
Here is a rare parts breakdown of the Japanese made portable automatic washer that was made for General Electric, Hotpoint and JCPenny. |
Automatic Washers Published by: JCPenny |
1974 | 15 | 4mb | $12.99 |
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1962 Norge Top Loading Dishwasher Owners Manual
Here is a very rare owners manual to an even more rare Norge top loading portable dishwasher. |
Dishwashers Published by: Norge |
1962 | 16 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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1957 Spring-Summer Wards Catalog - Radio and Television Sections
Here are the electronic pages from the spring and summer '57 Wards catalog. Includes: Airline Television sets, Hi-Fi sets, table and portable radios, reel to reel tape recorders, ham radios, antennas and more! |
Store Catalog Pages Published by: Montgomery Ward |
1957 | 9 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Gas Range Instruction and Cook Book
Here is the owners manual that was packed with every 1949 Maytag Gas Range. Models include M6140GM, M6131GA, M6140GA, M6131CPA. Since cooking is a creative art that requires good equipment, the Maytag Dutch Oven is an invaluable aid in preparing the best of everything for the family. It provides more speed, greater cleanliness, further convenience, added economy and finer all-around performance. The Top Platform, the Dual Performance Oven, the Sizzle-Serve Broiler and the Dutch Cooker Well all save you work and effort, and each brings you more leisure time for other things. In every way, your Maytag is more than a purchase; it’s an investment in better living for years to come. As the pages of this book are turned, study the ideas, procedures, cooking techniques, methods and suggested recipes. They will bring out the full advantage of your range. They will help you save time and money. And they will provide new taste thrills for your family, as well as new homemaking pleasures for you. |
Gas Stoves Published by: Maytag |
1949 | 126 | 75mb | $12.99 |
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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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Kenmore's Very First Automatic Washer
This is one of my favorites. It is a Brochure available in Sears stores when they introduced their first automatic washer, in the late 1940's, produced of course by Whirlpool. The machine had no suspension system so it was necessary to bolt it to the floor or to a concrete block. Also included is the complete owners manual and operating instruction to this machine. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1948 | 26 | 14mb | $11.99 |
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Maytag Laundering Guide
Here is the complete laundering guide that was packed with every Maytag Washer and Dryer in the mid 1980's. This Maytag Laundering Guide tells how to effectively use your new equipment to obtain the best results with present-day fabrics and laundering aids. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1985 | 20 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1974 Top Loading Washer and Dryer Brochures
Brochures and spec sheets for the 1974 Westinghouse Top-of-the-Line washer and dryer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1974 | 6 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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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.