VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1957 Speed Queen Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual for all home models of Speed Queen's automatic washers. Models included: A18, A19, A20 and A20F. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 34 | 16mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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1967 Kenmore Laundry and Dishwasher Products
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighing the 1967 Line of Sears Kenmore automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers, dishwashers and disposers. Also includes some standard repair parts and utility sinks. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 13 | 10mb | $7.99 |
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1988 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Full owner's manual to Whirlpool automatic washer model LA8800XT. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1988 | 16 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1968 Montgomery Wards Washers Dryers and Dishwashers
Here is the 1968 line of Montgomery Wards Washers, Dryers and Dishwashers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Montgomery Wards |
1968 | 6 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1985 Maytag Stacked Washer and Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the Maytag Stacked Washer/Dryer, Model SE1000 and SG1000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1985 | 116 | 42mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag AMP Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures of early Maytag Automatic Washers. Models include: AMP, A3MP, A4MP, 121P. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1954 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1951 Apex Major Appliances Catalog
Here is a full catalog of all Apex Major Appliances. Dishwashers, Sink-Dishwasher combinations, Apex Wash-a-Matic, Apex Gas and Electric Dryers, Apex Fold-a-Matic Ironer. |
Full Catalog Published by: Apex |
1951 | 8 | 8mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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1970 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Complete service manual to the 1970 line of Blackstone washers. Models include: BA-502, BA-702, BA-902. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1970 | 37 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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1955 General Electric Laundry Brochures
1955 was a big year for General Electric laundry appliances. Both the Filter-Flo system was introduced on their top-loading automatic washers as well as their first washer/dryer combo was introduced. These are beautifully illustrated brochures with full specifications included. Models: Washer: WA-750M, Dryer: DA-623M and Washer/Dryer Combo: WD-660M. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 12 | 11mb | $5.99 |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - June 1953
Electrical Merchandising 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 retail sales and merchandising areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. This was the Life and Look Magazine of the appliance world, in the same large size 10x13 format. |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1953 | 210 | 105mb | $12.99 |
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1959 General Electric Automatic Washer Brochure
Here is the complete brochure showing off the top of the line 1959 models of the GE automatic washer. Models: WA-9505 and WA-9505S (suds-saver model) |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 4 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1965 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1965 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: WA-1250A, DA-1220A, WA-750A, DA-820A, WA-650A, DA-620A, and the Hi-Speed Gas Dryer: DG-4920A |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 14 | 29mb | $7.99 |
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1960 General Electric Home Laundry Product Man
1960 General Electric Home Laundry Service Manual covering Automatic Washers, Dryers and Combination Washer/Dryers. GE's Product Man Service Manuals were produced monthly to keep service personnel up to date with new products, appliance specifications, appliance service instructions, troubleshooting procedures, older product repair and parts changes, installation instructions, customer complaints and recommendations, testing procedures, tools for repairs, wiring diagrams, timer charts, appliance history and evolution and other important information regarding their appliances. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1960 | 48 | 27mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Washer Service Instruction Film Narrative and Service Manual
Here are two complete Kelvinator automatic washer manuals into one .pdf file. The first is the narrative to the "Service Instruction Film-Strip" on Installation and Disassembly. The second part is the complete Service Manual and Parts Guide to all 1956 Kelvinator automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1956 | 91 | 68mb | $5.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1976 Frigidaire automatic dishwashers, both built-in and portable models. Models include: DWU-2, DWU-3, DWU-4, DWU-5
DWM-2, DWM-3, DWM-4, DWM-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 68 | 40mb | $5.99 |
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1974 Frigidaire Touch-and-Cook Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to Frigidaire's first digital touch-pad electric Range! Full specifications, service and troubleshooting sections included. Models include: RCIE3-39CDW and RCIE-39CDW. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 42 | 32mb | $7.99 |
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1965 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1965 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price-list included. Special bonus, 1965 Philco gas dryers brochures are also included at the end of the document. Duomatic Combo Models include: CE-7F8, CG-7F8, CE-7F6, CG-730, CE-730. Dryers: DG-6F8, DG-6F4, DG-6F3, DG-6F2. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 19 | 37mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1966 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price list included. Models include: CE-7G8, CG-7G8, CE-7G6. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1966 | 12 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1957 Philco-Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Owners Manuals
Here is the complete owner's manual and operating/use and care guide to all top-of-the-line 1957 Philco-Bendix combination washer-dryers. Model: CGR-C. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1957 | 40 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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Easy Holiday Automatic Washer Model AEG Service Manual
This is the service manual supplement created specifically for the bottom of the line washer model AEG. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 26 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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Easy Velva-Power Automatic Washer Model Transmission Service Manual
This is the comprehensive service manual created specifically for servicing Easy's new Velva-Power transmission when it first introduced. The Velva-Power transmission was Easy's own design when they moved away from using a Beam style tranmission that was so common in Speed Queen and other brands of solid-tub automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 20 | 13mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Maytag Lets Talk Service
Here every Maytag service bulletin from 1966. These fact-packed bulletins are showing off the new line of Maytag automatic washers produced starting in 1966. These fact-packed bulletins report model changes, wash and dry cycle changes, service tips, new products being introduced, new parts, reports from the field, etc. Washers and dryers are both covered. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 63 | 44mb | $7.99 |
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Operating Instructions for Lady Kenmore Electronic Sensor Dryer
Operating Instructions and feature explanation, includes operating the Air Freshener. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1966 | 4 | 2mb | $4.99 |
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How to enjoy convenient cooking with your General Electric Range
Full owners manual and use/care guide for all 1957 model General Electric electric ranges. Sections include: Surface Cooking, Oven Cooking, Complete care of your range as well as delicious vintage recipes! Models include: J300P, J302P, J304P, J403P, J405P, J406P, J402P, J408P |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 72 | 37mb | $7.99 |
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KitchenAid 4 Series Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 4 Series KitchenAid top loading dishwashers. These are the last top loading models with the cast iron wash arm. Models include KD-4P and KDY-4P. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1963 | 24 | 17mb | $7.99 |
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1910s thru 1940s Thor Conventional Washing Machines
This 99 page document shows the complete history of Thor wringer, spinner and cylinder washers from the teens thru the late 1940s. Included are complete machine views as well as parts list for the washer section (everything below the wringer) for each machine. Models include their twin tub, cylinder, agitator, gentle hand and agitator/spinner models. Very interesting read to say the least. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Thor |
1949 | 99 | 107mb | $12.84 |
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1968 Waste King-Universal Techmaster Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the complete comprehensive service manual to Waste King Dishwashers from the late 1960's. Sections include Introduction, Explanations, Troubleshooting/Servicing, Suggested Tools, Timer charts and wiring diagrams, etc. Models include: DU100-000 thru DU900-200, DU410-000 thru SS950-200. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1968 | 67 | 29mb | $4.99 |
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1958 Kelvinator Automatic Washer and Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1958 Kelvinator automatic washers. At the end is the service manual to the complete 1958 line of Kelvinator dryers. Also included is complete parts catalog for all '58 washer models as well. 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. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1958 | 94 | 66mb | $7.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-18 Series Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 18 Series KitchenAid dishwashers. Models include KDS-18, KDP-18, KDI-18, KDC-18, KDS-38, KDC-38, KDS-58, KDI-58, KDC-58. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1977 | 45 | 28mb | $7.99 |
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The Engineering and Manufacturing Facilities of the Hoover Company
This is an absolutely fascinating and extremely rare book from Hoover. Its a large/Life magazine size book containing images and descriptions of each department at the company in the middle 1950's. Departments Highlighted: Production Division, Manufacturing: Die Casting, Plastic Molding, Stamping, Plating, Enameling, Finishing, Assembly, Tool and Die Making, Quality Control, Miscellaneous. Engineering: Facilities, Electrical Lab, Physics Lab, Mechanical Lab, Testing Lab, Chemical Lab, Metallurgical Lab, Plastic and Rubber Lab, Engineering Model Shops, Electronic s Lab. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1956 | 32 | 64mb | $6.99 |
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1959 General Electric Range Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete use and care guide/owner's manual to all 1959 Electric Free-standing Ranges. S line (1959) models include:
J299S, J301S, J302S, J303S, J305S, J308S, J400S, J401S, J403S, J405S, J408S, J411S.
If you're looking for the service manual to these ranges please see this document: 1959 GE Electric Range Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 47 | 28mb | $7.99 |
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How to Use and Enjoy Your Wonderful New Norge Automatic Washer
Nicely written with great graphics here is the owners manual to all 1956 Norge automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1956 | 40 | 20mb | $4.99 |
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Consumer Bulletin - November 1956 - Gas Ranges and Portable Typewriters
For November of '56 Consumer Bulletin tests full size gas ranges. Brands include: Caloric Ultramatic, Chambers, Detroit Jewell, Florence Custom Deluxe, Kenmore Twin Oven, Magic Chef, Maytag Dutch Oven , Montgomery Ward, Norge, Roper, Tappan and Welbuilt DeLuxe Other interesting reports in this issue include: Portable Typewriters ((Erika 10, Everest Jolson, Olympia DeLuxe SM3, Optima Elite 3, Remington Quiet-Riter, Remington TraveiRiter, Royal Quiet DeLux e , Smith-Corona Silent - Super, Underwood Deluxe Quiet Tab and the Underwood Leader). Car Radiator Ornaments, Automobile Anti-Freeze, Amana Refrigerator-Freezer Combination, Power Chain Saws (13 Brands). |
Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1956 | 32 | 28mb | $4.99 |
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Gibson Washer Brochures
Full brochures with images, features and specifications for Gibson washers made by Franklin. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Gibson |
1974 | 10 | 14mb | $4.99 |
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So Nice To Your Things
Owners Manual to Maytag All-Fabric Washer Models A700 and A700S (suds saver model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1961 | 22 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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1969 Thermador Built-In Cooking Appliances Brochure
Brochure with full images and specifications for Thermador's cooking appliances of the late 1960s. Includes built-in ovens, 30" drop in ranges, cook-tops, range hoods, oven ventilators, warming drawer and rotisserie. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Thermador |
1969 | 8 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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ABC and Kelvinator Comprehensive Part Number Guide
Here is a wonderful guide for anyone with vintage ABC-o-Matic or Kelvinator laundry equipment. It has many images and diagrams of all the major parts as well as the part numbers for vintage ABC/Kelvinator automatic washers and dryers from 1949 thru 1962. Having the right part numbers will make searches much easier. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kelvinator |
1962 | 17 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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1973 Waste King-Universal Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the complete comprehensive service manual to Waste King Dishwashers from the early and mid 1970's. Sections include Troubleshooting Guide, Repairs, Testing, Timer charts and wiring diagrams, etc. Models include: 410, 510, 610, 710, 750, 810, 910, 950, 511, 575, 711, 777, 878, 811, 911 and 979. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1973 | 62 | 37mb | $4.99 |
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Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - January 1957
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. A Progress Report On Whirlpool Unity of Purpose: An Introduction by Board Chairman Walter G Seeger An Interview on Policy with President Elisha Gray II Decentralization of the Manufacturing Operations An Interview on Finances with Vice President of Finance Mason Smith The 1957 Models of the Whirlpool Full Major Appliance Line An Interview with Vice President of RCA Whirlpool Sales John Hurley How the Whirlpool Organization Plan Works Specialized Machines Make the Combination Washer-Dryer Perforated Wash Tub Flexible Electrostatic System Applies Porcelain Enamel Employee Relations In Action at the Marion Division What Whirlpool Did to the Harvester Plant Product Development Committees Coordinate Department Efforts Design of the Month: RCA Whirlpool Imperial Refrigerator-Freezer Appliance Service Is Put In A New Perspective |
Trade Publications Published by: Appliance Manufacturer |
1957 | 132 | 63mb | $12.99 |
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Maytag AMP Washer Sales Brochure
When Maytag first introduced their automatic washer in 1949 they produced this beautiful large 8.5" x 11" brochure. The Maytag AMP design was used until 1958 when the dependable Helical Drive design was introduced. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1949 | 17 | 24mb | $4.99 |
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Easy Washes Then Dries In One Unit -- You Just Push A Button
Whimsical brochure with great illustrations and full specifications for Easy's very first combination washer-dryer introduced in 1957. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Easy |
1957 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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1965 Hotpoint Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1965 Hotpoint Freestanding Ranges, Built-In Ovens and Cooktops. Models include:
30" Freestanding Electric Range Models:
RB305 RB315 RB316 RB325 RB335 RB360 RB370 RB390 40" Freestanding Electric Range Models: RC415 RC416 RC425 RC431 RC434 RC439 RC445 RC460 RC490 Built-In Cooktops Models: RF17 RF19 RF20 RF28 RFX37 RF38 RF50 RU15 RUX37 RU38 RU48 Built-In Oven Models: RJ16 RJ38 RJ40 RJ66 RJ70 RJ84 RJ88 RJ90 RL36 RL40 RL80 Major Sections Include: FEATURE CHARTS GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION SERVICING SWITCHES INFINITE HEAT CONTROLS THERMOSTATS ELECTRIC SUPERMATIC UNIT CONTROL AUTOMATIC ROAST TIMERS APPLIANCE RECEPTACLES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS COOKING TOPS CALRODŽ SURFACE AND OVEN UNITS RANGE BODIES STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND DRAWER OVEN DOORS AND HINGING OVEN LINERS ROTA-GRILL MOTORS RANGE SERVICE CHART |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1965 | 64 | 44mb | $7.99 |
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Frigidaire/Robinair Service Tools and Test Equipment Catalog
GM/Frigidaire had outsourced most of their appliance service tool production to Robinair and a few other companies for decades. Here is the 1959 Frigidaire tool catalog. Sections include Laundry, Dishwasher, Disposer, Ranges and Refrigerator speciality service tools. Washer tools include all service tools for the Unimatic, Pulsamatic and Multimatic (both 2 and 4 speed models). Catalog lists full part numbers which makes it a very good reference guide for searching out some of these service tools which make working on these machines much easier. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 30 | 20mb | $4.99 |
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1957 Chambers Range Brochure
Beautiful brochure showing off the 1957 Chambers Range. Model: AC-61C |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Chambers |
1957 | 4 | 8mb | $7.99 |
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1976 Chambers Built-In Appliances Brochure
Here is another great brochure highlighting the '76 line of Chambers appliances. Products include Gas and Electric Built-in and Drop-In Ovens, Gas and Electric Surface Cooktops, Refrigerators-Freezers, Automatic Dishwashers, Waste Disposers and Ventilation Hoods. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Chambers |
1958 | 6 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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Know Your Sensi-Temp
Here is a cute and whimsically drawn guide about using the automatic element feature of top of the line General Electric ranges. Sensi-temp was a thermostatically controlled burner sensor used from the 1950's through the 1970s. It consisted of a button sensor on the element that came in contact with the pot or pan being used and measured the temperature of the pan itself. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1968 | 16 | 3mb | $7.99 |
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Early Frigidaire Ironer Service Manual
Here is the service manual to the earliest Frigidaire Ironers, models IJ-20, IK-30 and IO-30. |
Ironers Published by: Frigidaire |
1949 | 20 | 22mb | $4.99 |
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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.