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WCD-65 Custom Deluxe Washer Operating Instructions


Published by Frigidaire in 1965-- Full use and care guide for the '65 Frigidaire Custom Deluxe automatic washer, model WCD-65 with the Roller-matic transmission.

Number of Pages: 4
File Size: 4mb
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1960 230 222mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1962 268 176mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1965 274 218mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Kenmore
1972 48 56mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Easy
1967 60 72mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Bendix
1941 181 182mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Maytag
1961 21 19mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Frigidaire
1957 2 52mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Speed Queen
1959 28 29mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1972 2 42mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Frigidaire
1964 0 40mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Ironrite
1956 28 74mn $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download Last Early GE Direct Drive Washer Design - Preliminary Service Manual AW6-B1
Here is the service manual created as General Electric introduced their 1950 AW6 washer design model AW6-B1. This was the last of the GE AW6 washer series with the 1140rpm spin. In '51 GE changed their washer design to their first belt-drive design.


Automatic Washers
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General Electric
1950 28 12mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Catalog of Replacement Parts for KitchenAid Dishwasher KDS-14 and KDS-14P
Full parts catalog showing illustrations of all parts along with part numbers. This document makes doing internet searches for vintage parts much easier as you will have the official KitchenAid part numbers.


Dishwashers
Published by:
KitchenAid
1963 20 10mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - March 1963
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.

Index of the March 1963 Issue


On The Cover:
Philco’s Six-Pac
Philco-Bendix Compact drycleaner is engineered for field assembly. A complete look into their Coin-Operated Drycleaning Units.

Featured Articles:
Drive to Tighten Regulations
FTC plans to survey interlocking company directorates .

An Editorial: The First Step?
Dealer group proposes warranty, guaranty definitions.

The Coin Op Industry Today
An industry appraisal by NALCC Pres. John Crouse.

Norge's Versatile Conveyors
Huge system boosts efficiency of Ft. Smith operation.

Arvin’s Wall-To-Wall Heater
Design of the Month: Operates from three positions.

New Heat Pump System
Friedrich eliminates “backwash” with one-way filter.

Norge's Dual-Cycle Drycleaner
Lightly soiled items may be cleaned in 38 min cycle.

Gas Appliance Research
Key topic of gas utilization conference April 16-18.

Monthly Features:
Letters
Meetings
News
Ways & Means
Supplier News
AM Notes
People
Appliance Shipments
New Products
Literature
What's New in Appliances
Advertisers
Random Harvest

Trade Publications
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Appliance Manufacturer
1963 104 47mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Complete Laundry Guide and Operating Instructions
Owners manual to most 1963 Kenmore Dryers from the 800 model down.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Kenmore
1963 28 16mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1950 Westinghouse Electric Range Service Manual
Full service manual for all 1950 Westinghouse Ranges/Ovens. Sections include: Parts and Operations, Installation, Service Checks and Adjustments, Detailed Parts Replacement Instructions, Cooking Results, Trouble Chart and Service Check Chart. Models include AA-774, BA-74, Da-74, EA-74, GA-64, FA-64 and FA-63.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Westinghouse
1950 37 27mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Rare early Maytag Service Bulletins
Here are some random rare early Maytag Service Bulletins that were produced in the days before Maytag was creating their Let's Talk Service monthly service mailings.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Maytag
1951 25 14mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse Electric Dishwasher Service Manual
Full service manual for Westinghouse Roll-Out Dishwashers. Valid for many machines from the late 40's thru the mid 1950's. Models highlighted are DWB-480, DWB-4850, DWB-24, DWB-13.

Sections include: Parts of the Dishwasher, Dishwasher Facts, What to do When, Parts Replacement, Lubricants and Detergents.
Dishwashers
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Westinghouse
1953 32 24mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1974 Siemens Washers - Dryers - Ironers Brochure
Here is an English language brochure from German made Siemens appliances highlighting all the features of their top loading automatic washers, combination washer-dryers, dryers and ironers.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
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Siemens
1974 16 57mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Washes Three Ways Better Than Ever Before
Advertising poster on the new '56 Bendix washer with Tip-Top Laundry Guide and Front-Row Concealed Controls. Washing principles proved by "Atomic Evidence and Scientific Tests!"


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Bendix
1956 3 4mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Laundry Guide For Your New Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instruction guide for '71 Kenmore automatic washers Series 600, 700 and 17700.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1971 36 26mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1958 Whirlpool Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use /care guide to all 1958 Whirlpool clothes dryers.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Whirlpool
1958 24 28mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1961-1962 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Parts Diagrams and Lists
Here is a large compilation of parts lists for most of the 1961/1962 line of Whirlpool automatic washers. Each document contains a full image of the machine along with parts diagrams and part numbers for original parts. Assemblies include entire machine Sub-Assemblies along with Top-Console-Control Assemblies.

Many models highlighted including: LJA92VW, LJA97VW, W6104800, W6104850, W6105800, W6104700, W6105700, LJA91PW, LJA96PW, LJA400W, LJA450W, LJA41PW, LJA46PW, LJA70PW, LJA75PW, LJA50PW, LJA55PW, LJA320W, LJA370W, LJA330W, LJA380W, LJA340W, LJA390W, LJA520W, LJA570W, W6104600, W6105600, LJA22PW, LJA1OOW, LJA130W, LJAO10W, plus many more.
Automatic Washers
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Whirlpool
1962 70 37mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1954 Whirlpool Home Laundry Appliances Book
Here is an absolute beautifully illustrated catalog in book form from Whirlpool highlighting their 1954 line of home laundry appliances.

Products include automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers and mangle ironer.

Scanned at 600ddpi high resolution for a beautiful pdf file.
Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Whirlpool
1954 52 171mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Hoover Electric Broiler-Oven Brochures
Brochures spanning a few years in the mid 1970s for the Electric Broiler-Oven.


Small Appliances
Published by:
Hoover
1975 6 13mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download GE Portable Dishwasher Brochure
Beautiful brochure highlighting GE's first portable dishwasher which was a semi-automatic machine.


Dishwashers
Published by:
General Electric
1949 4 10mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1967-1971 Sears Kenmore Sales Circulars - Vacuum Cleaners and Floor Care
In the late 1960's and early 1970's Sears would mail large format (12.5" x 11") advertising circulars. Here is a collection of the Vacuum Cleaners, Shop-Vacs and Floor Polisher sections from my collection of these circulars from 1967 to 1971.


Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
Kenmore
1971 24 66mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Beautiful 1957 General Electric 30 and 24 Inch Electric Range Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the 1957 line of General Electric 30" and 24" Electric Ranges. Models include the Spacemaker 30" J-304, J-302, J-300 and J-245.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
General Electric
1957 14 20mb $9.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The New Design of Dependability
Absolutely beautiful large format book showing off the features of GE's Filter-Flo washers.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
General Electric
1964 12 14mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Beautiful 1956 ABC-O-Matic Clothes Dryer Brochures
Wonderful and whimsical brochures highlighting the 1956 line of ABC-O-Matic dryers, both gas and electric.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
ABC-O-Matic
1956 12 12mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Frigidaire Electric Ranges for 1939
Frigidaire produced their first electric range in 1938. This rare brochure highlights Frigidaire's second year of producing electric ranges with beautiful illustrations and full feature descriptions and specifications. Models include: B-60, B-40, B-30, B-20, L-10 and A-5.

"Frigidaire' s modern, electric kitchen brings you three beautiful household appliances that provide the utmost in convenience, efficiency, and economy. FRIGIDAIRE-the only refrigerator with the Meter-Miser... FRIGIDAIRE -the range that combines Low Cost, High Speed, and Sure Results... FRIGIDAIRE the dependable, entirely automatic water heater. Back of these products are the vast resources of General Motors... the beauty of famed designers... the world's finest engineering talent... the sound construction of quality materials and skilled craftsmen... and the practical knowledge of over 20 years' electrical manufacturing experience. Frigidaire Electric Ranges are built by the same company and to the same high standards that have made the Frigidaire Electric Refrigerator the largest selling in the world. You'll like every thing about these Frigidaire Ranges."
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1939 16 21mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse Laundromat Service Manual
Full service manual for Westinghouse Laundromat models LAC-30, LCC-30, LCG-30


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1962 48 35mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 1964 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1964 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included.

Models include: WA-1250Y, DA-1220Y, WA-950Y, DA-920Y, WA-805Y, DA-820Y, WA-650Y, DA-620Y, WA-550Y, DA-520Y.
Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
General Electric
1964 18 36mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Important Tips on the Use and Care of your Frigidaire Washer
Here is a publication packed with every Frigidaire washer in the mid 1960's giving important tips on using your new washer. Sections include Laundering, Charts, Special Information and Service.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1966 12 12mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1967 Hamilton Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1967 Hamilton automatic washers.

Models include: WA657W1, WS657W1, WA757W1, WA757C1, WS757W1, WA857W1 and WA857C1.

Sections include: Washer Facts, Washer Operations, Installation, Cabinet Service, Collector Tub, Suspension System, Transmission and Brake, Motor, Clutch, Pump, Water Carrying Parts, Controls, Electrical Parts, Circuits, Troubleshooting and Schematics/Wiring Diagrams.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Hamilton
1967 58 33mb $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.