VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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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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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Frigidaire Service Tech-Talk Jet-Action Washer Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual produced for Frigidaire solid-tub Jet-Action automatic washers. This manual covers the 1968 N line, but is valid for most mechanical features of the 1965-1969 Frigidaire washers. Includes full cycle charts and specifications for each model, as well as complete service information. This is a must have manual for anyone with a rollermatic washer or anyone interested in how the machine functions. Models include WAN, WA2N, WCDAN, WCDARN, WCDATN, WCDN, WIN, WCIN. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1968 | 93 | 66mb | $12.99 |
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Westinghouse Speed-o-Light Electronic Microwave Oven Brochure
Here is a brochure for a very early built-in Microwave Oven brochure from Westinghouse. Model XM. |
Microwave Ovens Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 2 | 2mb | $8.99 |
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1969 Westinghouse Front Load Washers and Dryers
Brochures and spec sheets for the 1966 line of front loaders and their matching dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1969 | 8 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid 17 Series Dishwasher Built-In Brochures and Owners Manual
Full brochure with images and complete specifications as well as the complete owners manual for KitchenAid 17 series dishwashers. Brochure for models: KDS-17, KDI-17, KDC-17 and KDI-17.
Owners manual for models: portables: KDS-57, KDI-57, built-ins: KDS-17, KDI-17, KDC-17 and KDI-17, sink combination: KDC-37. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1974 | 26 | 23mb | $9.99 |
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Service manual to the Westinghouse Combination Washer-Dryer WD-3
Here is the complete service manual for Westinghouse's third combo model, the WD-3 referred to as the "Wash 'n Dry Laundromat". Sections include: Specifications and parts, installation, cycle of operation, electrical diagrams and charts, troubleshooting, thermostat checks, three-way mix and fill valve and parts replacement. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 36 | 13mb | $12.99 |
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1955 Frigidaire Imperial Refrigerator Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to all 1955 Frigidaire top-of-the-line Imperial refrigerators. Models include: CIV-143 and CIV-115. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 48 | 24mb | $12.99 |
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1965 Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the newly redesigned Hotpoint dishwasher, both built in and portable models. This was the Hotpoint Chicago plant design most commonly seen in Hotpoint dishwashers from the 1960's and well into the 1970s. Models included: DA35, DA45, DA65, D825, D835, D843 and D865 Sections Include: FEATURE CHART INSTALLATION PROCEDURE OPERATION Time Cycle Chart LOADING THE DISHWASHER WATER FLOW CYCLE CHEMISTRY OF DISHWASHING SERVICE Two Bearing Power Pack Testing for In-Operative Motor Removal of Power Pack Power Pack Components Recirculating Pump Assembly Rotor A-ssembly - Single Rotor Models Rotor and Spray Tower Assembly Rotor Assembly Supply Tube Tower Assembly Water Inlet Valve Testing for In,Operative Water Inlet Valve To check Water Level in Tub Side Inlet Water System Removal of Water Inlet Assembly Racks and Tracks Upper Rack Assembly Dish Rack and Track Dishwasher Tubs Corner Gaskets Pedestal Legs Door Trim Assemblies Door Vent and Baffle Four Cycle Switch Switch Removal Switch Button Removal Electrical Test of Switch Door Gasket Door Latch and Strike To Test Door Switch Door Vent and Baffle Assembly Dual Detergent Dispenser Operation of the Bi-Metal Detergent Dispenser Testing the Detergent Assembly Wetting Agent Dispenser Adjustment of Dispenser Timers Timer Knob Assembly To Tes t for In-Operative Timer Pressure Switch Heating Unit To Test for In-Operative Calrod ® Unit Junction Box Assembly Terminal Block Starting Relay Service Panel MOBILE DISHWASHERS Installation Data for Mobile Dishwashers Faucet Connection Faucet Electrical Adaption Connection and Operation Permanent Installation of Mobile Dishwasher Unicouple Servicing the Unicouple Unicouple and Cord Storage Inlet Valve Use and Care of Dishwasher Tops Top Removal Casters ACCESSORY PACKAGES DX17 Maple Top DX20 Wetting Agent Dispenser DX23 Frame far Wood and Service Panel DX24 & DX25 Side Panel DX26 Cabinet Front Trims DISHWASHER OPERATION CHART PICTORIAL WIRING DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM CYCLE SCHEMATIC Fill Cycle Wash/ Rinse Cycle Drain Cycle Dry Cycle Rinse Only/ Pots and Pans Wash Only/Wash and Dry |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1965 | 69 | 38mb | $12.99 |
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The Quick and Easy Way to Beautiful Ironing
"Instruction handbook for use with Ironrite Automatic Ironer" Full owners manual and operating instructions to the Model 95 Ironrite Automatic Ironer. Looking for the service manual to Ironrite Ironers? Please see this manual: Comprehensive Ironrite Service Manual |
Ironers Published by: Ironrite |
1960 | 20 | 11mb | $11.99 |
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How to Use and Enjoy Your New 1964 Kenmore Automatic Dryer
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions packed with every '64 Lady Kenmore Clothes Dryer. Series covered include the Lady Kenmore, 70, 800, 31880, 70, 500 and the 400. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1964 | 36 | 24mb | $11.99 |
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1974 Frigidaire Dishwasher - Disposal and Trash Compactor Brochure
Here is the complete brochure to all Frigidaire Dishwashers, both built in and portable from the mid 1970's. Contains images, details and full specifications for each model. Models include: DW-DU, DW-CDU, DW-IU, DW-CIU, DW-COM, DW-IM, DW-CIM. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 12 | 26mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Westinghouse Laundromat Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1963 Westinghouse automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 49 | 61mb | $12.99 |
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1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips Bulletins
Here is the completed collection of all 1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips bulletins alerting of product, parts and service changes mid-model year. Also included is one 1957 and one 1958 year bulletin. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 88 | 57mb | $12.99 |
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Beautiful 1969 Whirlpool Automatic Dryers Brochures
Here is the entire line of Whirlpool Automatic Dryers from '69. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1969 | 24 | 31mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Dormeyer Appliances Dealer Promotional Brochure
Here is a promotional brochure sent to dealers of Dormeyer small appliances highlighting their appliances and upcoming advertising campaigns. |
Small Appliances Published by: Dormeyer |
1957 | 4 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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How to use your Hamilton Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1959 Hamilton automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hamilton |
1959 | 33 | 15mb | $11.99 |
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Thor Automatic Washer Instruction Book
Here is the owners manual to a very rare automatic washer. From the mid-1940's through the early 1950's Thor produce their "Automagic" washer/dishwasher combination. They also produced they same machine without the dishwasher tub assembly but that included a completely automatic wash timer. This instruction book is for this first Thor completely automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Thor |
1951 | 20 | 11mb | $11.99 |
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1960 Frigidaire Dryer Owners Manual
No Matter What You Wash and Wear You’ll Feel Like A Queen Complete Owners manual and operating instructions to all 1960 Frigidaire Filtrator and Air-Flow electric Dryers. Models inlucde: DCI-60, DI-60, DCD-60, DD-60, DS-60. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 32 | 24mb | $11.99 |
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Use and Care Manual
This is a two part document, part 1 is a two page brochure highlighting the RR-7ET microwave. Part #2 is the full owners manual and operating instructions for the Amana Radarange microwave oven model RR-7A and RR-7ET. |
Microwave Ovens Published by: Amana |
1980 | 12 | 7mb | $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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1955 General Electric Wall Mounted Refrigerator Service Manual
Here is complete service manual to the 1955 Line of General Electric wall mounted refrigerators. Sections include:
Adjustments, Care, Cold Room Operation, Cycle of Operation, Description, Installation, machine Data, Machine Replacement, Nomenclature, Performance, Specifications and Features, Uncrating, Vacation Operation, Wiring Diagram.
Models include: LW11-M, LW10-M. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 41 | 21mb | $14.99 |
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Electrolux Users Manual (Model LX)
Full owners manual and operating instructions to the model LX vacuum cleaner. This manual is filled with beautiful quintessential 1950's industrial art done in wonderful watercolors, it is by far one of the prettiest vacuum cleaner manuals around. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus) |
1952 | 51 | 51mb | $11.99 |
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1963 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1963 Frigidaire Refrigerators. Models include: S-10-63, D-10-63, DA-12-63, D-12-63, D-14-63, FD-11-63, FDS-13T-1, FD-13T-63, FI-13T-63, FPDS-14T-1, FPD-14T-63, FPD-14B-63, FPI-14T-63, FPI-14B-63, FPI-16B-63. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 124 | 81mb | $14.99 |
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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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1965 Lady Kenmore Packet
This file includes all of the items packed with the 1965 Sears Lady Kenmore automatic washer models (except owners manual which is available separately here) 110.6504904, 110.6504954, 110.6505904, 110.6505954. Included is the Permanent Press Guide, Roto-Flex agitator warranty, full parts list and installation instructions. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 17 | 6mb | $12.99 |
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The Worlds Newest Kitchen Ideas
budget-tailored to your exact needs for brighter, easier living! The earlier 1950 version of the complete 24 page sales literature catalog for everything Youngstown Kitchens made available to homeowners in the early post-war era. Includes images and specifications for all Youngstown Jet-Tower Dishwashers and Disposall units, full kitchen planner including all metal kitchen cabinets and storage units, porcelain sinks, drawer units and everything else to make a beautful new shiny 1950s Kitchen! Beautiful pictures and hand drawn illustrations throughout! |
Dishwashers Published by: Youngstown Kitchens |
1950 | 24 | 34mb | $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.