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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D&M - Design and Manufacturing Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all D&M made dishwashers from the early models through the 1980s. |
Dishwashers Published by: Design and Manufacturing |
1978 | 83 | 36mb | $12.99 |
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1974 Kelvinator Washer Line Fold-Out Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure from Kelvinator showing off their Franklin made automatic washer line. Images, specifications and descriptions of each machine are included. Models include: W510G, W520G, W610G, W624G, W640G, W840G and W870G. This poster is scanned in at a very high resolution (600dpi) for close up viewing. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1974 | 2 | 38mb | $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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1972 Waste King Dishwashers Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use and care guide to all 1972 Waste King Dishwashers. Models include: SS/911 and SS/878. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1972 | 40 | 12mb | $11.99 |
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Maytag Combination Washer-Dryer Owners Manual
Here is an extremely rare owners manual. It the full use and care guide to Maytag's Combination Washer-Dryer, model 340W! |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 36 | 12mb | $11.99 |
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1959 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
Complete Use and Care guide to 1959 GE Refrigerators. Models include: BH-15P, BH-13P, BH-12P. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 16 | 7mb | $12.99 |
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Guide to Workless Washdays with your Whirlpool Automatic Dryer
Owners manual and operting instruction book for the 1954/1955 line of Whirlpool Gas Dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1954 | 16 | 10mb | $11.99 |
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Easy Spiralator Automatic Washer Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all mid 1950s Easy Automatic Washers. Major components of this machine were produced by Beam. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1954 | 37 | 26mb | $12.99 |
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Hotpoint Air Conditioner Brochures
Styling, Feature and specification brochures for the 1958 Hotpoint AC line. |
Air Conditioners Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 6 | 10mb | $8.99 |
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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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Service Manual for Double-Loader Speed Queen Washers
Here is the complete service manual to all Double-Loader front loading Speed Queen washing machines from the early 1960's. Sections include:
Specifications, Operating Cycle Chart, Installation, Service Procedures, Adjustments, Test Procedures, Lubrication, Service Helps and Preventative Maintenance.
Models highlighted are 251 and 252. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 52 | 26mb | $12.99 |
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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 Published by: General Electric |
1978 | 49 | 25mb | $12.99 |
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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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1962 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Full Owners Manual and Use/Care guide to 1962 Whirlpool Automatic Washers |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1962 | 20 | 19mb | $11.99 |
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KitchenAid 7 Series Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete owners manuals and operating instructions to all 7 series KitchenAid Top Loading automatic dishwashers from the mid 1970s. Models include the Electra KDC-7 and the Vari-Cycle models KDA-7 and KDW-7. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 16 | 11mb | $11.99 |
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1960 Frigidaire Multimatic Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the service manual to Frigidaire's second year of producing their Multimatic washer, it is a comprehensive manual on how the machine works and how to service it. Sections include images of all models, complete in depth specifications, cycle charts and full troubleshooting and servicing information. Models include: WCIR-60, WCI-60, WI-60, WCD-60, WD-60, WS-60. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 60 | 40mb | $12.99 |
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1968 Whirlpool Coin-Operated Washers and Dryers Brochures
Here are some really rare brochures for coin-operated washers made by Whirlpool. Full images specifications included for each machine. Models include...
Washers: CSA2000, CSA1000
Dryers: CSE2000, CSI2001, CSI1001. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 10 | 48mb | $8.99 |
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Beautiful Apex Dish-a-Matic Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the Apex line of Automatic Dishwashers. All models shown including the stand alone, built in's and portables. Full images and specifications included. Also included is a brochure for the Apex disposer the "Waste-a-Matic". |
Dishwashers Published by: Apex |
1953 | 12 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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1961-1963 Frigidaire Flair Wall Oven Tech-Talk Service and Parts Manual
Very comprehensive service and parts manual for all 1961-1963 Frigidaire Flair Wall Ovens. Models include: Frigidaire Flair Wall Ovens: RBGB-330, RBGB-335, RBGF-345
Standard Wall Ovens: RBE-1 and RBF
Service manual includes wiring diagrams. 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. This guide is essential for anyone who has any vintage Frigidaire Range. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 144 | 114mb | $14.99 |
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Frigidaire Mobile Dishwashers for 1962
The VIP-Vital Information Program packs were sent to Frigidaire dealers every year in the 60s to help educate them on all of the fancy features of GM Frigidaire appliances. Each pack contains information on a different Frigidaire appliance, this pack is for top and front loading Mobile Dishwashers, both GM and D&M manufactured machines. They contain specs, data and beautiful graphics and images as well as plenty of information instructing dealers on what to say to help sell Frigidaire dishwashers to their customers. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1962 | 28 | 22mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Dishwashers and Food Waste Dispsosers
Full sales brochure for 1976 for Maytag's Dishwashers and Disposers, includes full descriptions of each model and specifications. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1976 | 8 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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1980 Frigidaire Parts and Accessory Catalog
This is the last Parts catalog produced by General Motors/Frigidaire before the Frigidaire division was sold off to WCI in 1980. This has the final replacement part numbers for GM/Frigidaire parts as some of the earlier part numbers were consolidated into updated replacement part numbers. It is the complete parts listings of all major serviceable parts for all post-war Frigidaire Major Appliances through 1979. Full listings of major parts and their part number is included. Ranges 1946-1979
Refrigerators 1946-1979
Washers 1947-1979 (including 1-18 and Laundry Center models) Dryers 1952-1979 Dishwashers 1955-1979 Air Conditioners 1947-1979 Plus accessories for all appliances. 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 any vintage Frigidaire appliance. |
Full Catalog Published by: Frigidaire |
1980 | 228 | 177mb | $14.99 |
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1959 Westinghouse Electric Range Owners Manuals
Here are the owners manuals to most of the 1959 line of Westinghouse Electric Ranges and Ovens all packaged together in one complete hi-resolution pdf file. Models include:
Custom Imperial AMR-40 and AMR-30,
Ambassador BM-40, BM-30 and BMS-30, Aristocrat CM-40 and CM-30, Embassy DM-40 and DM-30 No matter how much you've enjoyed cooking in the past, there's even greater pleasure awaiting you now that you have a new Westinghouse Speed Electric Range. It's easier to use and gives you better results than any range you ever used. And it's easy to clean, too. No longer need you stand at your range and stir foods as they cook. No longer will you have to guess or peek, to see whether foods are done. Nor will you ever need to worry about baking-you'll get perfect results every time in your Westinghouse Oven. There's a new accuracy in surface cooking, too. Of course, there are marked heats on the control of each surface unit. But you have your choice of a~y heat you want between those settings-literally, 1001 heats, so that your favorite dishes come out exactly as you want them. The purpose of this book is to tell you how to use your Westinghouse Range to get the perfect results it can give you. So, please read these instructions carefully, and follow them faithfully. Then you'll be assured of years of wonderful service and more pleasure in cooking than you've ever known before. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1959 | 56 | 32mb | $12.99 |
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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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A Complete Line of Refrigerators with the Newest Ideas
Brochures highlighting the 1978 line of Frigidaire Refrigerators and Freezers. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1978 | 16 | 15mb | $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.