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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1969 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1969 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: Models included: RS-30P, RDG-35P, RDG-38P, RCDG-39P, RE-30P, RCIE-39P, RXE-39P, RS-1OP, RDG-20P, RCDG-71P, RDE-20P, RCIE-75P |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1969 | 112 | 62mb | $14.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire Imperial and Deluxe Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures from 1956 for Frigidaire's Imperial Unimatic and Deluxe Pulsamatic automatic washers. Full images and specifications are included. Unimatic Imperial Model WI-56
Pulsamatic Deluxe Model WD-56 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 4 | 4mb | $8.99 |
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How to Get the Best from your Dishwasher
Full owners manual and operating instructions to GE dishwasher models GSD2200D and GSD2400D. This is an early electronic/touchpad model. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1983 | 20 | 19mb | $11.99 |
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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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Guide to Better Washing With Your Speed Queen Wringer Washer
Here is the 32 page washing guide that was packed with Speed Queen Wringer Washers in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Actual Operating Instructions are located here: |
Wringer Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1982 | 32 | 17mb | $12.99 |
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1974 Fedders Air Conditioner Brochures
Here are some brochures of the 1974 line of Fedders room air conditioners. Lines included are the Portable, Wall-Fit, Whisperer, Sluptura, Decorator's Choice, Slider/Casement, Super Capacity, Super Saver, Budget Pleaser and Super Special. |
Air Conditioners Published by: Fedders |
1974 | 42 | 30mb | $12.99 |
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Meet the Eureka Empress
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting Eureka canister vacuum cleaners from the mid 1960's. Models include:
The Top of the Line Empress, Model 1025 - Cordaway Custom Vibra-Beat, Model 1019 - Vibra-Beat, Model 1015 - Vibra-Beat, Model 1011 - Vibra-Beat, Model 730 - Cordaway, Model 705 - Princess and Model 500B |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Eureka |
1966 | 20 | 23mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Kenmore Canister Vacuum Cleaner Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to all 1960 Kenmore canister vacuum cleaners and Power Mate power nozzle. Models include: Lady Kenmore, Horizon, Saturn, Aurora and Vanguard. Also included is the complete parts list for model 116.0672 (the Horizon). |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Kenmore |
1960 | 19 | 14mb | $11.99 |
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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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1957 Philco-Bendix Automatic Fluff and Tumble Dryer Brochures
These brochures were produced right after the laundry division of Bendix was purchased by Philco. They highlight the first automatic dryers branded Philco-Bendix. Models include electric: DGE-C, DGE-D, DGE and gas: DGF-C, DGF-D and DGF. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Philco |
1957 | 12 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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Early 60's Kelvinator Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting Kelvinator dishwashers from the early 60's, both built-in and portable. Full images and specifications included. Models include: UDW-45, P-570 and KPDW-12. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kelvinator |
1962 | 16 | 18mb | $8.99 |
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1975 Frigidaire 1-18 Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete and comprehensive service manual to all full size Frigidaire automatic washers. Models include: WCDA, Wl, WCD, W2, WIA, W4, W22, WCI Sections include: Full specifications, timer cycle charts, Construction, Operation, Testing, Installation, Service Diagnosis/Troubleshooting Charts, Washer Analyzer, Service Procedures, Mechanism Service, Wiring Diagrams, Cycle Sequence/Timer cam charts and Schematics, Home-Ec Talk. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1975 | 96 | 77mb | $12.99 |
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1960 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Service manual to Blackstone Automatic washers models: WAA50, WAA60, WAC45, WAC55, WAC65 and WAC75. Service manual claims this particular transmission design spins the tub at 680rpm which is one the better water extracting washers of the time. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1960 | 23 | 17mb | $12.99 |
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Maytag All-Pushbutton Dishwasher Owners Manual Model WU-600
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Maytag's top of the line dishwasher from the early 1970's. Model: WU-600 |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1972 | 12 | 7mb | $11.99 |
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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 | $12.99 |
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The Use and Care of your New Waste King Universal Dishwasher Dryer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for all Waste King dishwashers from the mid 1960's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1964 | 21 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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Service Manual for Kenmore Automatic Washer Service Manual Produced Since 1956 - Part 2 of 3
Please see description in part 1 of this manual. This is part 2 of 3, pages 93-197. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1959 | 105 | 56mb | $12.99 |
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Instructions For the Use and Care of the Hoover 150 Cleaning Ensemble
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the Hoover model 150 vacuum. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1936 | 24 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Clothes Dryer Service Manual
Complete servicing manual and wiring information for the D-9 Westinghouse dryers. This manual focuses on models L-9, but is really valid for any early and mid 1950s Westinghouse Slant Front Dryer. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1956 | 30 | 21mb | $12.99 |
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All New Easy Spiralator Automatic
Beautiful brochure for the Easy Automatic Washer model ADC. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1955 | 4 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Classroom Textbook on Servicing Electric Ranges
Originally written in 1963 and updated in 1972 these were classroom textbooks for learning how to repair electrical appliances. A fascinating look at how appliance repair was taught and a great primer to learn how to repair vintage electric ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: NRI |
1972 | 68 | 109mb | $14.99 |
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1976 Kenmore Washer Service Manual
Retail generic service manual covering all Kenmore washers both full size and portable models. Sections include: Predelivery Requirements
Installation Procedure
Moving Preparations Component Description & Service Procedures: Water System Mechanical System Electrical System Cycle of Operation Compact Washers Troubleshooting Charts Wiring Terminal Designation Wiring Diagrams and how to read them Lubrication Instructions Sample Parts List |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1976 | 84 | 93mb | $14.99 |
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1958 Hotpoint Table and Portable Television Brochures
Table and portable televion set brochures for Hotpoint's Hi-Vi TVs. |
Television Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 12 | 22mb | $8.99 |
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Leonard Dream Line For Leisure Living
This brochure is absolutely adorable and screams mid 1950s. It highlights all of the Leonard appliance line which was produced by the Kelvinator Division of American Motors. Appliances include Refrigerators, Electric Ranges, Washers and Dryers. The Leonard line was produced for Northern Electric in Canada. |
Full Catalog Published by: Leonard |
1957 | 18 | 19mb | $8.99 |
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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 | 102mb | $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.