VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1948 General Electric Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures for the 1948 line of General Electric automatic washers. The is the 2nd line models of automatic washers produced. The AW6 from 1947-1950 line featured an 1140rpm spin! These rare brochures have been saved at 600dpi for extra crispness. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1948 | 4 | 27mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 3 days |
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KitchenAid 18 Series Portable Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a brochure that I haven't seen before, it's specifically for the portable models of KitchenAid 18 series dishwashers. Images and full specifications included. Models include: KDS-58, KDI-58, KDC-58, KDR-67B, KDD-67B. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1978 | 0 | 4mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 3 days |
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1984 General Electric Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a brochure highlighting the 1984 GE line of undercounter dishwashers. Models include: GSD2800D, GSD1200T, GSD900D, GDS600D and GSD500D. Full images and specifications included. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1984 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 3 days |
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1947 Launderall Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is a very rare find, the Owners Manual, Operating Instructions Wall Chart and Warranty to the Launderall automatic washer which was the first horizontal access top loading automatic washer in the USA and possibly the world. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Launderall |
1947 | 23 | 9mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag Big-Tub Washers and Matching Dryers Brochures
Here are some very cool Maytag sales literature brochures highlighting their 1970 line of large-capacity washers and matching dryers. Models include: Washers: A906, A806, A606, A406. Dryers: DE906, DE806, DG906, DG806, DE606, DG606. Please note there is some relatively minor water staining on these brochures, but they were cool/rare enough to post anyway. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 28 | 24mb | $5.99 |
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1977 Frigidaire Washers, Dryers and Laundry Centers Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1977 line of Frigidaire Automatic Washers, Dryers and stacked Skinny-Mini Laundry Centers. Full images and specifications included. Models include... Washers: WD-A, WC, WID, WIC-A Dryers: DE, DG, DEC, DEG, DEI, DGI, DECI and DGCI. Laundry Centers: LC-115, LC8-3 and LC-3. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1977 | 12 | 11mb | $7.99 |
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1977 Frigidaire Dishwashers Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1977 line of Frigidaire Automatic Dishwashers, both undercounter and mobile/portable. Full images and specifications included. Models include: DWU-2, DWU-3, DWU-4, DWU-5, DWM-2, DWM-3, DWM-4, DWM-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1977 | 8 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1977 Frigidaire Cooking Appliances Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1977 line of all available types of Frigidaire cooking appliances. Full images and specifications included. Models include... 30" Electric Ranges: R-30, RG-35, RC-30, RCG-35, RE-36, RE-38S, REG-38, REG-38C and REG-39CD. 40" Electric Ranges: RE-47, RGC-45, RE-45. Twin 30 Electric Ranges: REG-637V and REG-639CV. Microwave Ovens: RCM-1, RCM-3, RCM-4 and RCM-6. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1977 | 14 | 10mb | $9.99 |
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Maytag 1966 Competitive Washer and Dryer Report
Maytag compares it's newly designed washers and dryers to: Easy, Frigidaire, General Electric, Hamilton, Hotpoint, Kelvinator, Kenmore, Montgomery-Ward, Norge, Philco, Speed Queen, Westinghouse, and Whirlpool. The purpose of this booklet is to better inform you of the comparison between Maytag and 13 other brands of automatic washers and dryers. It has been prepared from data supplied by the Maytag Product Testing Laboratory; every item and each statement has been checked for accuracy and validity by our Product Testing engineers. Model changes often come at varying times during the year. We have made every attempt to give you the latest information available at the time of the printing of this booklet. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 32 | 15mb | $7.99 |
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1949 Kenmore Washer and Dryer Service Manual
Here is one of the earliest Sears Kenmore service manuals we have found. This covers both their 1949/1950 model washer (non-bolt down model) and dryer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1949 | 47 | $7.99 | |
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1967 Easy Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures from Easy highlighting their 1967 line of Automatic Washers. This probably was their first year of variable-speed control machines. Images and specifications included. Models include: WA-355, WA-344, WA-322, WA-323, WA-321. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1967 | 14 | 13mb | $5.99 |
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KitchenAid Portable Dishwasher 67 Series Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete owner's manual and use/care guide to the 67 series of KitchenAid Portable Dishwashers. Models include: KDR-67 and KDD-67. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1969 | 20 | 12mb | $7.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire Dishwasher Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all 1956 Frigidaire Dishwashers. This includes extra supplements during the year. Models include: DWUW-Under-Counter Model DWFW-Free Standing Model DWSW-Sink Combination Model In addition, the following four special models were available: DWUW-1-Under-Counter Model With Primer Finish DWFW-2-Free Standing Model With Wood Top DWFW-3-Free Standing Model With No Top DWSW-4-Sink Combination With Stainless Steel Top |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 43 | 20mb | $7.99 |
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1983 Miele Washers Dryers Dishwashers and Vacuums Brochure
This is a German language catalog highlighting the 1983 Miele line of front-loading automatic washers, twin-tub washers, clothes dryers, ironers, dishwashers and vacuum cleaners. Models include: Washers: W756, W765. Dryers: T369C, T366. Ironer: B864E. Dishwashers: G530, G530U, G530I Vacuum Cleaners: S130, S236i, S225 |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Miele |
1983 | 38 | 38mb | $5.99 |
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1956-1957 Westinghouse Electric Range Owners Manuals
Here are the owners manuals to the 1956 and 1957 lines of Westinghouse Electric Ranges and Ovens. Manuals include main owners manual along with the special instructions manual. 1956 Models:
AH, AHS, BH, BHS, CH, DH, FH, EH
1957 Models: AJS, EJ, FJ, HJ, RJ, DJ, KJ, CJ, IJ, KJ With your new Westinghouse Speed-Electric Range you will seldom find it necessary to stand at your range and stir foods while they cook ... or to lift a lid to see whether the water has boiled away or whether the food is done. That's because electric cooking heat is accurately controlled. It gives you the same fine results day in and day out. No doubt, you have a fine reputation for your skill in baking. You'll be delighted with the wonderful results ... all without worry on your part ... from the Miracle Sealed Oven. Your Westinghouse Speed-Electric Range will do the work for you ... provided you do the necessary planning and thinking. Please read these instructions carefully. By doing this, you and your Westinghouse Speed-Electric Range will become wonderful cooking partners. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 56 | 21mb | $9.99 |
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1966 Maytag What is New Dealer Training Guide
When Maytag introduced their brand new '06 line of automatic washers and dryers in 1966 they produced this book to show dealers exactly what all the new features are of these newly designed machines. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 16 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1983 General Electric Dishwasher Product Information Manual
This 32 page book takes a fascinating look at features and benefits of GE dishwashers. Sections include:
Benefits Customers are Looking For
Glossary Systems Monitor of new Digital GE Dishwashers Performance Flexibility Energy Monitor Chart Installation Information Premium Dishwashers Deluxe Value Dishwashers Dishwasher Model Comparison Chart Warranty Information Models Highlighted: GSD2800D, GSD2600D, GSD2400D, GSD2200D, GSD1200T, GSD940D, GSD900, GSD640D, GSD600D, GSD50D. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1983 | 48 | 24mb | $7.99 |
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1983 General Electric Dishwasher Brochures
Here are wonderful brochures highlight the 1983 top-of-the-line of General Electric Dishwashers. Models include: GSD2500D the all Electronic built-in Model and portable dishwasher modesl: GSC902, GSC702, GSC402. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1983 | 8 | 7mb | $5.99 |
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1983 Sanyo Portable Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owner's manual to the very first Sanyo portable impeller clothes washer. Also included is the sticker that was affixed to the washer when it was brand new. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Sanyo |
1983 | 14 | 3mb | $7.99 |
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1970 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures for the full line of Maytag Washers, Dryers and their portable machines as well. Models include: A806, A606, A407, A106, DE/DG806, DE/DG606, DE407, DG406, DE/DG306, A50, DE50. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 26 | 21mb | $5.99 |
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1967 Frigidaire Appliances Catalog
Here is a catalog showing off Frigidaire Appliances for 1967. Products include: Refrigerators, Food Freezers, Ranges, Built-in Ovens, Cooktops, Dishwashers, Disposers, Washers, Dryers and Room Air Conditioners. |
Full Catalog Published by: Frigidaire |
1967 | 20 | 13mb | $7.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Washer and Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the 1951 line of Hotpoint's washer and dryer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 40 | 25mb | $7.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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Westinghouse 1965-1967 Continental Range and Oven Owners Manuals
Here is a set of six different owners manuals for several Westinghouse Continental Ranges from 1965 thru 1967. Models include: KEE3H, KEE3J, OSE3E, KEE3B, KGC, KGC30, KHC30 and other models from the mid 1960's including the double oven models. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1967 | 102 | 42mb | $9.99 |
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1961 General Electric Mobile-Maid Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures for GE's portable top-loading dishwashers from 1961. Models include: SP-40V and SP-60V. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 12 | 9mb | $7.99 |
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GE Washer Service Manual for R (1958) Models
Very comprehensive service manual for the 1958 line of General Electric automatic washers. Sections include Model specifications and descriptions, installation, mechanical components, electrical components, wiring diagrams, timer cycle charts and control service, disassembly and servicing, transmission servicing, complaint remedy chart and more. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1958 | 86 | 51mb | $7.99 |
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Use and Care of your Hotpoint Range
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to all Hotpoint electric ranges from the early 1950's. Models include: RD7, RD6, RC14,RB36, RB38, RB39, RB34, RB30. Now THAT YOU are the proud owner of a new Hotpoint Automatic Electric Range, we know you are thrilled with its beauty, its many wonderful features . . . and you can’t wait to start cooking! And when you use and care for your new range in the best way possible, you will enjoy all of its features and advantages more . . . and more! Behind this new Hotpoint Range are priceless knowledge and experience gained in almost fifty years of manufacturing world-famous electric appliances for the home. It took insight, ingenuity, and vision to design this new range for you — it took years of study, experimentation, and the building of the world’s largest range factory to make possible its production. Your new Hotpoint Automatic Electric Range will make cooking easier for you ... much less time-consuming! And that’s not all — you’ll discover that cooking is jun with your new Hotpoint Electric Range . . . preparing the family meals will be an exciting adventure from now on! Read this book carefully and refer to it often. It gives step-by-step instructions .. . simple steps to using your new electric range with ease to give best cooking results. Included also are points on how to care for your new range. Remember, good use and good care go together. This Instruction Book describes the features and explains the use of all the new Hotpoint Range Models. " |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1950 | 36 | 33mb | $9.99 |
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1973 800 Series Kenmore Washer Owners Manual and Part List
Complete Use and Care/Operating Instructions and Parts list to Kenmore Automatic Washer models: 110.7304811 and 110.7305811 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1973 | 20 | 16mb | $7.99 |
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Hotpoint Clothes Dryer Operating Instructions
Operating instruction card for dryer model LB245 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1962 | 4 | 2mb | $7.99 |
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Jan-Feb 1955 Westinghouse Service Beacon
Here is the bi-monthly service bulletin produced by Westinghouse for their dealers and servicers. Articles include: Handle Differently - Columbus and Springfield Refrigerator Units
Good Service .. . 7 Years Later 140 ° Water Necessary for Proper Dishwashing Timer Operation Guarantees 140° Water in All DWC & DWD Dishwashers To Install a D-8 Dryer In An Old Dryer Installation, Use This Adaptor What You Learn at the Factory Service School Check the Refrigerator Defrost Control Plunger Make This Gauge Repairing Latch Handle Assemblies Out of the Tool Kit Win Any of These Awards A New Dishwasher Fill Valve-facing New Food Waste Disposer Sink Flange and Safe Top How to Replace Iron Elements Changes In To-542 Toaster Manual Parts List Westinghouse Appliance Dealer Uniforms Catalog |
Miscellaneous Published by: Westinghouse |
1955 | 24 | 22mb | $7.99 |
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Use and Care of the Hotpoint Electric Range
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions that was packed with every 1949 Hotpoint Electric range with push-button controls. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1949 | 16 | 14mb | $9.99 |
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1967 Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to the following 1967 Kenmore washers series: 70, 600, 500, and 400. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 36 | 24mb | $7.99 |
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1958 Frigidaire Ultra-Clean Washers and Fabric-Master Dryers Brochure
Beautiful brochure showing off the Custom Imperial, Imperial and Deluxe models of 1958 Frigidaire Unimatic and Pulsamatic automatic washers, along with their matching Fabric Master Dryers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 12 | 14mb | $5.99 |
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Getting to know your new Frigidaire Deluxe Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the 1955 WV-35 and WV-45 Pulsamatic washer. This is Frigidaire's first Pulsamatic washer (General Motors built them for the 1955-1958 lower end washer models). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 24 | 11mb | $7.99 |
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Beautiful Kelvinator Automatic Washer Brochure with Complete Service Manual
Here is an wonderful sales literature brochure for the 1955 Kelvinator automatic washer AW-2. Also included is the complete service manual for this model as well as model AWV. Please note that the mechanical section of this service manual is valid servicing the ABC-o-Matic/Kelvinator/Lenord washers through the mid 1960s. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1955 | 38 | 34mb | $7.99 |
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Blackstone Automatic Washer 350 Owners Manual
Complete owners manual and operating instructions pack with every Blackstone model 350 washer in the mid 1950's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1957 | 28 | 22mb | $7.99 |
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1961 to 1963 Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all Duomatic washer-dryers made between 1961 and 1963. Full specifications and control panel views featured for each machine, along with complete servicing and troubleshooting details. Models include:
CE716 1961 Top of the line top/rear control panel model.
CE714 1961 Middle of the line top/rear control panel model. CE712 1961 Bottom of the line top/rear control panel model. CE710 1961 Front mounted control panel/free-standing model. CE710U 1961 Front mounted control panel/under-counter model. CE736 1963 Top of the line top/rear control panel model. CE734 1963 Bottom of the line top/rear control panel model. CE730 1963 Front mounted control panel/free-standing model. CE730U 1963 Front mounted control panel/under-counter model. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 111 | 69mb | $7.99 |
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Service manual to the Westinghouse Combination Washer-Dryer WD-3V
Here is the complete service manual for Westinghouse's first vented combo model, the WD-3V referred to as the "Wash 'n Dry Laundromat". As opposed to using ab condenser spray system, this machine dried the clothes using a air-flow and external venting system. Sections include: Specifications and parts, installation, cycle of operation, electrical diagrams and charts, troubleshooting, checking procedures, thermostat checks, three-way mix and fill valve and parts replacement. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 36 | 12mb | $7.99 |
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Kelvinator Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
The complete owners manual to Kelvinator D&M style dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kelvinator |
1980 | 12 | 5mb | $7.99 |
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Philco Wringer Washer Brochure for 1965
Wonderful advertising brochure for Philco wringer style washers. Includes both single tub modes as well as the dual tub Philco Twinamatic, "does the whole job at one time". |
Wringer Washers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 2 | 4mb | $7.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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How to get the most out of your Sunbeam MixMaster
Full Owners manual, operating instructions, suggested receipes and replacement parts information for the Sunbeam MixMaster model 11. |
Small Appliances Published by: Sunbeam |
1956 | 41 | 18mb | $9.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer Specification Sheets
Pictorial diagrams of all newly designed Maytag Washers, all models A906S thru A106S. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 6 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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Dishwasher Quality...
Whirlpool has always made top-notch performing dishwashers. In 1959 when Whirlpool first introduced thier own dishwasher design, it immediately was rated #1 in cleaning ability and overall performance. This document shows off many of these wonderful features after 20 years of dishwasher evolution. It is an official Whirlpool Fax-Pac book highlighting the 1978 automatic dishwasher line. Whirlpool fans this beautiful book is definitely for you. The Fax-Pac series was similiar to Frigidaire's VIP series which was given to appliance dealers to educate them of all the wonderful new features on Whirlpool appliances. Book contains beautiful images, cycle charts, graphics and specifications for all aspects of vintage 1970's Whirlpool dishwashers. Also included in this series is similar information on vintage Whirlpool Food Waste Disposers. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1978 | 24 | 29mb | $5.99 |
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1978 GM Frigidaire Cooking Appliances
Full brochure showing off all of Frigidaire's cooking appliances in 1978. Models include the Touch-n-Cook Range and 30" ranges, Twin 30 Ranges, 40" Ranges, Wall Ovens, Cooktops including the Corning model and Microwave Ovens. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1978 | 26 | 22mb | $9.99 |
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Westinghouse Commercial Laundromat Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to the coin-operated bolt down Westinghouse Laundromat front loading washers. Sections include:
Installation,
Wiring and Cycle Charts, What to Do When, Parts Replacement, Complete Servicing. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1968 | 54 | 38mb | $7.99 |
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New 1968 portable dishwashers featuring the world's first 2-speed 6-cycle model
Super fun brochures for both Front and Top loading portable dishwashers from 1968. Images and full specifications included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 10 | 16mb | $5.99 |
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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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Blackstone Dryer Brochures
Brochures showing off the new 1959 Blackstone dryers, Middle and Bottom of the line, gas and electric models. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Blackstone |
1959 | 8 | 11mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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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.