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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1959 Frigidaire Dryer Service Tech-Talk
Full and comprehensive service manual to all 1959 Frigidaire dryers, both Filtrator and Air-Flow. Goes into how the filtrator system works, plus full specifications and repair information for all models. Models include: DCI-59, DI-59, DCD-59, DD-59 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 32 | 22mb | $12.99 |
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Laundry Center Tech-Talk Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for Frigidaire's Skinny-Mini stacked Laundry Center. Complete descriptions of the "Agi-tub" washer and dryer, specificaions, how the machine operates and how to service all components in both the washer and the dryer sections. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1977 | 72 | 42mb | $12.99 |
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Frigidaire Electric Ranges for Carefree Cooking - 1940
Frigidaire produced their first electric range in 1938. This rare brochure highlights Frigidaire's thired year of producing electric ranges with beautiful illustrations and full feature descriptions and specifications. Models include: B-70, B-30, B-20, L-10, BC-5, BC-6 and A-6. "If you only knew the change that has come over my meals! Everything I serve has that delightful flavor I've been working for ever since I started cooking. Frigidaire's modern electric cooking just doesn't include the word "failure." Delicious roasts, pies, puddings and cakes are so easy to get "just right" ... because the "Even-Heat" oven, with twin heating units and automatic controls, does all the work." |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1939 | 16 | 18mb | $8.99 |
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1954-1955 Norge Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the '54 and '55 line of Norge automatic washers. Models include: AW-450, AW-452, AW-420, AW-410, AW-405 and AW-423. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1954 | 33 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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Sunbeam Toaster Service Manual
Here are four Sunbeam Toaster service manuals all in one document. #1 Model T-20 Radiant Control - 21 pages
Detailed operating and service information for Sunbeam's absolutely wonderful automatic bread lowering toaster. (1964)
#2 Models T-45, T-50, T-55, T-55A, T100S - 4 pages Servicing Sunbeam Color Control Toasters. (1964) #3 Models AT-B, AT-C, AT-F - 3 pages Servicing Sunbeam Thinline Toasters (1969) #4 Sunbeam Radiant Shade Control Toaster - 4 pages (1969) |
Small Appliances Published by: Sunbeam |
1964 | 32 | 20mb | $14.99 |
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You will never fight frost again with your new Frigidaire Frost-Proof REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
Full owners manual/care and use guide for Frigidaire 1959 refrigerator/freezers models FP-142-59 and FP-124-59. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 24 | 13mb | $12.99 |
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1967 Whirlpool Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some sales literature brochures highlighting the 1967 line of Whirlpool dishwashers. Models include: Built-in:
SRU-90, SRU-80, SRU-70, SRU-60
Portable: SRP-90, SRP-80, SRP-70, SRP-60, SRC-70 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1967 | 12 | 34mb | $8.99 |
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1965 Westinghouse Laundromat Owners Manual
Here is the owner's manual to the 1965 Westinghouse Laundromat with the newly designed mid 60's control panel style. Models: LTF570 and LTF578. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1965 | 24 | 15mb | $11.99 |
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1980 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 GE Electric Refrigerators. Images and Full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Side-by-Side No-Frost Refrigerator/Freezers No Frost Top-Freezer Refrigerator/Freezers Manual and Cycle-Defrost Refrigerator/Freezers Food Freezers |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1980 | 10 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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Classroom Textbook on Servicing Sewing Machines and Food Mixers and Vacuum Cleaners
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 Sewing Machines, Food Mixers, Blenders and Vacuum Cleaners. Underscores, notes and quiz answers were left in the document from the original student for extra information. Scanned at 600dpi for extra crisp text and images. |
Automatic Washers Published by: NRI |
1972 | 68 | 100mb | $14.99 |
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Beautiful 1958 GM Frigidaire Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here they are and these are absolutely gorgeous color brochures for the entire '58 line of Frigidaire Unimatic and Pulsamatic washers as well as Filtrator and Air-Flow dryers. This is the very last year of the Unimatic washer being produced for home use and more features were offered this year than ever before. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 14 | 21mb | $8.99 |
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1972 Hotpoint Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Here is the use and care guide to the 1972 line of Hotpoint Dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1972 | 16 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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Re-Vitalize With Philco-Bendix
Commercial laundry brochure from Philco highlighting their Double Load washers, dryers, and refrigerated Dry Cleaners. Answers the question "Why don't Professional laundries use Top-Loaders"! |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Philco |
1973 | 8 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Hotpoint Electric Range Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use and care guide to all 1957 Hotpoint 30" and 40" ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1957 | 92 | 97mb | $12.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service and Parts Manual
Comprehensive service and full parts manual for all 1956 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: RA-3-56, RA-4-56, RD-30-56, RD-38-56, RDG-38-56, RD-12-56, RD-20-56, RD-25-56, RI-39-56, RI-45-56, RIG-45-56. 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 |
1956 | 94 | 70mb | $14.99 |
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How to use and care for your Youngstown Kitchens Automatic Dishwasher
"Completely Modernizes Dishwashing". Full owners manual and use/care guide packed with every Youngstown top-loading, Jet-Tower dishwasher in the late 40's and early 50's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Youngstown Kitchens |
1950 | 12 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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Wash, Rinse and Spin-Dry a Week's Laundry in One Hour!
Near the end of the production of the Easy Spindrier comes beautiful brochures for the entire 1963 line of Spindriers, models SCL (Dual-Filter model), SBL and SSL. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Easy |
1963 | 6 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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1950 Westinghouse Streamliner Laundromat Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual to Westinghouse's very first budget automatic washer known as the Streamliner. This basic design was then re-worked as a coin-op model to became a staple in American coin-operated laundries for the next 15 years. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 44 | 26mb | $11.99 |
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Hotpoint Push-Button Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Beautful brochures for the 1955 Hotpoint automatic washing machine and dryer lines. Illustrations and specifications for each model included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1955 | 12 | 18mb | $8.99 |
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How You can do your own Color Planning with Sears Harmony House Go-Together Colors
Here is a wonderful and whimsical home decorading guide and color planner from Sears from the mid 1950's. Full of great 1950's color idea along with wonderful quintessential 1950's vintage illustrations. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Sears |
1955 | 16 | 19mb | $8.99 |
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1966 Kenmore Automatic Washer and Dryer Models
Service supplement showing all of the 1966 Kenmore washer and dryer models along with a description of features for each machine. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1966 | 17 | 10mb | $12.99 |
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1949-1950 General Electric Heating Appliances Catalog
Here is a beautifully illistrated catalog showing many of General Electric's small appliances including Triple Beat Mixers, Coffee Makers, Toasters, Irons, Automatic Roasters, Waffle Makers and Sandwich Grills. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1949 | 25 | 90mb | $8.99 |
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Use and Care instructions for Westinghouse Cross-Vane Tumbling Dryers
Here is the complete owners manual, operating instructions, venting recommendations and installations instructions for Westinghouse Clothes Dryer DE470M and DG470M. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1973 | 16 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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Service Manual for Kenmore Automatic Washer Service Manual Produced Since 1956 - Part 3 of 3
Please see description in part 1 of this manual. This is part 3 of 3, pages 93-197. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1959 | 119 | 64mb | $12.99 |
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Open up a Whole New World of Color with Speed Queen
Here is a beautiful brochure from Speed Queen when they first introduced colors into their Washer and Dryer line. The 1967 top of the line washer and dryer line is highlighted with images and specifications for each color. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1967 | 4 | 7mb | $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.