VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Comprehensive Easy Washer-Dryer Combination Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual to most Easy Combination Washer-Units, from their first model in 1956 through the 1963 models. Complete specs, troubleshooting and service information inside. Models include: CDF, CDH, CDH-A, CDH-AP, CDU, CDK, CDK-G, CDK-200V. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Easy |
1963 | 161 | 92mb | $7.99 |
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1973 KitchenAid Appliances Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure for KitchenAid appliances from 1973. Products include: 17 Series Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers, Hot Water Dispensers and Trash-Compactors. |
Full Catalog Published by: KitchenAid |
1973 | 8 | 16mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Kitchen Range Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1956 line of Hotpoint Electric Ranges. Full features and specs and images included. Also includes brochure of optional accessories for the '56 line of ranges. Models include:
RD25, RC24, RG3, RB69, RB70, RF3, RB68, RB67, RB60, RB61 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 35 | 91mb | $7.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures for the 1956 Hotpoint Automatic Washer line. Images, features and specifications included. Models: LK11, LJ11, LH11, LH12 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 18 | 49mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures for the 1956 Hotpoint Automatic Dryer line. Images, features and specifications included. Models: LG11, LB11, LB12 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 12 | 30mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Dishwasher Brochures
Here is a beautiful brochure for the 1956 Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher line. Images, features and specifications included. Models: MC24, ME2, MCP24, MEP2, MCP23, MC25, MCP25. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 6 | 14mb | $5.99 |
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1969 Frigidaire Dishwasher Tech-Talk Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 1969 Frigidaire dishwashers. Models include: TOP LOADING MOBILES FRONT LOADING DISHMOBILES DW-STP, DW-DTP, DW-CDTP, DW-ITP, DW-CITP, DW-DMP, DW-CDMP, DW-IMP, DW-CIMP FRONT LOADING UNDERCOUNTER DW-DUP, DW-COUP, DW-IUP, DW-CIUP FRONT LOADING DISHMOBILES DW-STP, DW-DTP, DW-CDTP, DW-ITP, DW-CITP, DW-DMP, DW-CDMP, DW-IMP, DW-CIMP |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1969 | 67 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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1972 Waste King Dishwashers Brochure
Sales literature brochure higlighting features and specifications for Waste King Dishwashers in the early 1970's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1972 | 6 | 12mb | $5.99 |
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1979 Hotpoint Dishwasher, Washers and Dryers Brochure
Fun sales literature highlight the 1979 of Hotpoint Dishwashers, Automatic Washers and Clothes Dryers |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1979 | 14 | 35mb | $5.99 |
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1955 Speed Queen Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure for the 1955 line of Speed Queen Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Wringer Washer and Ironers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1955 | 32 | 60mb | $5.99 |
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1975 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1975 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: RS-30, RSE-36, RDG-35, RDG-38, RCDEG-38, RCDEG-37C, RD-15, RDG-20, RDE-20, RCIE-71, RCDG-67V, RGDEG-637V, RCIEG-639CV. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1975 | 107 | 76mb | $7.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1976 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: R-30, RG-35, RGC-35, RE-36, REG-38, REG-37C, REG-637V, REG-639CV, R-42, RGC-45, RE-45, RE-47. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 88 | 51mb | $7.99 |
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1956 Semple Hill Major Appliances Catalog
Here is a pretty cool catalog from Janney-Semple Hill. It contains 140 pages of major appliances offered by the company. Images, features and specifications are included. Products include:
Electric and Gas Ranges,
Heaters, Gas and Oil Furnaces, Water Heaters, Combination Kitchen Units, Refrigerator/Freezers, Automatic Washers and Dryers Wringer Washers Vacuum Cleaners, Radios |
Full Catalog Published by: Semple Hill |
1956 | 140 | 123mb | $7.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Flair Built in Appliances VIP Publication
Here is a super cool 40 page Vital Information Program publication from Frigidaire highlighting their 1964 and 1965 lines of: Frigidaire Flair Ranges,
Flair and Standard Wall Ovens,
Cooktops, Under-counter Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 40 | 48mb | $7.99 |
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Filter Queen National Magazine Nov-Dec 1959
Here is a complete issue of Filter Queen's magazine for retailers and distributors of Filter Queen Vacuum Cleaners in the late 1950's. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Filter Queen |
1959 | 16 | 28mb | $5.99 |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - November 1954
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. Particularly interesting articles in this issue: What Can You Do With Washer Trade-ins An Old Technique Sells Modern Dishwashers An Automatic In Every Home New Products announces the 1955 Frigidaire Washer and Dryer Line Automatic Washer Ads in this issue: Laundry Queen Easy Bendix Maytag Hotpoint with a window lid!! ABC-o-Matic Frigidaire's New low-priced (the Pulsamatic) Laundry Pair Apex/Tide Detergent Blackstone and KitchenAid Dishwashers |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1954 | 248 | 116mb | $12.99 |
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1969 JCPenny Penncrest Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete owner's manual and use and care guide to General Electric made Penncrest top-loading dishwashers of the late 1960s. |
Dishwashers Published by: JCPenny |
1969 | 28 | 22mb | $5.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Dishmobile Use and Care Guide
Here is the operating instructions to the portable version of one of Frigidaire's last spray tube dishwashers. Model DW-DMH |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 4 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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1959 Westinghouse Roll-About Dishwashers Owners Manual
Here is a rare find, complete owners manual to the Westinghouse portable top-loading dishwashers of the late 1950s. Models include: PDW-103 and PDW-102. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1959 | 20 | 13mb | $5.99 |
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1983 Miele Laundry Appliances Catalog
This is a German language catalog highlighting the 1983 Miele line of front-loading and horizontal-access top loading automatic washers, twin-tub washers, clothes dryers, centrifugal extractors and ironers. Models include: Washers/Spinners: W784, W783, W780, W770, W760, W753, W751, W484, W481, W480, W475S, W473, WZ257. Dryers: T388C, T384, T382C, T380, T377C, T370, T368C, T364, T363, T361. Ironers: B864E, B862E. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Miele |
1983 | 40 | 69mb | $5.99 |
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1977 Sears Kenmore Dishwasher Brochure
Sales literature brochure which was available in Sears retail stores to highlight their 1977 line of Built in and portable dishwashers. Also included is a second brochure with 18" dishwashers! |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1977 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1960 Philco Electric Range Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure to beatufiul mid-century styled ranges. Full images and specifications are included for the entire 1960 Philco line. Models include: SS-4098, SS-4097, SS-4095, SS-4094, SS-4093, SS-3097, SS-3095, SS-3094, SS-3092, SS-2095. Please note the originals had some minor water damage on them so there are some water spots or slightly blurry spots. However these are still very readable and super fun to look at. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Philco |
1960 | 16 | 26mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag Merchandiser 1975 Vol 2
Here is a fascinating magazine style publication by Maytag highlighting product features and sales literature. This issue includes: Introducing new limited time "Drop-In" Maytag Automatic Washers, models A106F, A107B and A407B. Maytag Advertising Banners New Value Brochure Maytag News including: Agitator Shaft Improved, Color Shading Changes, etc. Maytag Value The Maytag Dishwasher Belt, an Industry First! The Maytag Fabric-Matic Automatic Washers, A107 and A407 Know Your Dryer Controls The Confusion in Care Labels The Satisfied Customer The Power Module, The "Helical Drive" of the Dishwasher Sales Ideas New Magazine Ads Service News Dishwasher Selling Guide New Maytag Dishwashers with the remarkable Power Module. Maytag Crossword Puzzle! New Maytag Indoor Clock |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1975 | 24 | 36mb | $5.99 |
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James and Universal Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is a rare find, it's the complete service manual to all James and Universal (gas range slide-in) dishwashers. Information includes how to properly use the dishwasher, explanation of each component, troubleshooting and complete servicing including wiring diagrams. Models include: APJ-1, BDL, 9900, 9921, 9902, 9904, 9905, 9906. |
Dishwashers Published by: James |
1956 | 67 | 93mb | $5.99 |
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Facts You Should Know About Your New General Electric Disposall
Owners manual and operating instructions for the 1952 GE Food Waste Disposer. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 12 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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1949 Hotpoint Wringer Washer Owners Manual
Washdays Made Easier by Hotpoint is the complete owners manual to Hotpoint wringer washers from the late 1940's. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1949 | 16 | 11mb | $7.99 |
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Consumer Bulletin Magazine - June 1959
Consumer Bulletin was a highly respected consumer product information magazine from the 1930's onward. It was the main competitor to Consumer Reports from the 1930's through the 1960's. Articles on Products and Ratings in this issue include:
Full discussion and ratings of 17 1959 Vacuum Cleaners
14 Percolators and the Sunbeam Coffeemaster Vacuum coffee maker, 6 failed electrical tests!
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Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1959 | 40 | 34mb | $4.99 |
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1966 Frigidaire Coin-Operated Washer Service and Parts Manual
Here is the service and parts manual to the first square window Frigidaire commercial washer model WCL with the Super Duty transmission (1010rpm spin). Also covers the very first coin-operated Rollermatic washer, models WCAL, WCAL-M and WCAL-MLP. Sections include, Cycle of Operation Chart, Specifications, Installation, Service Diagnosis, Service Operations, Complete Mechanism rebuilding instructions, Tools, etc. Full parts list included at the end for all models. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1966 | 110 | 104mb | $12.48 |
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1964 Easy Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting both the gas and electric Easy Combination Washer-Dryers with the exclusive Surge 'n Spin Water Extraction. Images, full control panel views and thorough specifications for each machine included. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Easy |
1964 | 4 | 4mb | $4.99 |
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Service Manual to the Very First Automatic Washer
Bendix introduced the very first automatic washer to the world in 1937. Here is the service manual they produced for servicers to learn about the machine. Sections include installation, operation, service and part information. Please note there are two breaks in the page numbering, 25 to 29 and 31 to 34. we are not sure if this was meant as chapter changes/break points or there are pages missing from the original manual as the manual seems complete. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1937 | 47 | 24mb | $4.99 |
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Ronson Whisper Quiet Blender Brochure.
Here is a wonderful brochure for the Ronson Blender from their Whisper Quiet series. Images and complete specifications included. |
Small Appliances Published by: Ronson |
1974 | 4 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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Escape From Washday - The Successor to the Washing Machine is Here
This was an amazing find, it is a stunning automotive style large format brochure published by Bendix when they introduced the worlds very first automatic washer. Beautiful images of the machine along with a complete explanation of how a new fangled automatic washer works. To say this is the birth of modern clothes washing is an understatement and what this machine did to provide eventual freedom to women is clear. The modern woman, the woman abreast of the latest developments in convenient living, will quickly picture how much a Bendix Home Laundry can mean to her. Her homemaking is greatly simplified and much drudgery has been taken out of housework by automatic labor -saving home appliances. And now. Bendix completely revolutionizes washday . . . turns this hardest household chore into a pleasant routine. The glow of pride you have when you show your Bendix Home Laundry to envious friends will never leave you. For the happy owner of a Bendix has gained more than just a better way of washing clothes. She has gained extra hours to live. She has thrown out the drudgery, toil, the physical and mental strain of washday. She has foiled these thieves of health and youth and beauty. In their place, she has more time for the really important things ... more time to share in the lives of her children, time for friends, time for romance .. . with the mental ease to enjoy them. Here indeed is a new promise of youth . . . here is new protection of charm and beauty ... the just birthright of every woman. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1937 | 16 | 22mb | $4.99 |
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Getting to Know Your New Frigidaire Fold-Back Surface Cooking Units
In the mid 1950's Frigidaire produced an unusual type of cooktop, designed as a single electric coil unit that could be installed on a kitchen counter top in many different ways. These units fold up when not in use. Here is the owners manual to these units, this specific books covers model RV-92, but is valid for any of these distinctive cooking units. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 16 | 11mb | $7.99 |
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1961 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1961 Frigidaire Refrigerators. Models include: Models:
SA-9-61, DA-9-61, DA-11-61, DA-13-61, FD-11-61, FDA-13-61, FDA-13T -61, FI-13T-61, FPD-13B-61, FPD-13T-61, FPI-13T-61, FPI-13B-61, FPI-15B -61. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1961 | 0 | $7.99 | |
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Your New Maytag Automatic Washer Instruction Book
Owners manual and operating instructions for Maytag's last AMP style washers, models 140 and 140S (suds-saver). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1957 | 26 | 16mb | $4.99 |
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1955 Hotpoint Washer and Dryer Owners Manual
Owners manual for all 1955 Hotpoint washers and dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1955 | 48 | 36mb | $4.99 |
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Servicing Solid State Controls on the Lady Kenmore Washer
Here is an important manual for anyone who has vintage electronic control Kenmore or Whirlpool belt-drive washers. The manual specifically covers the 1980 Lady Kenmore, but I suspect many of the theories and processes extended out to other electronic control Whirlpool and Kenmore washers around this period. Pictures and explanations go along with each section. Sections include Operating the Machine, Cycle charts, explanations of how each button effects the cycle, how the system and relays work, diagnosing trouble and servicing. Also tips on how to run the hidden test cycles and tips such as: The machine suds saver saves only 18 gallons of suds or rinse water unless converted. Because this machine is equipped with a suds level pressure switch, only 18 gallons of water will be saved, both suds and rinse. If the customer wants all of the water saved, the suds level switch must be bypassed . We will cover that in later frames. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1979 | 37 | 28mb | $4.99 |
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Hotpoint Electronic Oven Brochure
Hotpoint introduces its very first Microwave oven for the home. Read all about it in this color brochure! |
Microwave Ovens Published by: Hotpoint |
1957 | 4 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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KitchenAid 4 Series Top-Loading Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 4 series KitchenAid dishwashers. This includes illustrations of all parts and their part numbers necessary for doing a parts search on old, hard to find replacement parts. Models include:
KD-4P
KDY-4P |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1963 | 16 | 8mb | $7.99 |
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Garry Moore Tells the Exciting News about the Norge Laundry Maids
Advertising book showing off what I assume is an demonstration done on the Garry Moore Show about Norge's new top loading washer and matching dryer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Norge |
1952 | 12 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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TV Guide - September 4, 1953
A complete early issue of TV Guide from 1953. New York City edition. A fascinating look at early television. Copyright information: This issue had fallen into the public domain as of September 1981. Original copyright registration number B432661 was not renewed by publisher and lack of renewal was verified with copyright office. |
Television Published by: TV Guide |
1953 | 72 | 78mb | $7.99 |
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1967 to 1970 General Electric Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive technical and service manual to all General Electric Dishwashers made from 1967 thru 1970. Sections include Model Information, Service Procedures, Wiring Diagrams, Timer Increment Charts, Service Notes. Also included is the service manual for 1967 to 1970 Food Waste Disposers. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1970 | 195 | 123mb | $14.76 |
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Philco Service Automagic Washer Service Procedures and Parts Data
Comprehensive parts and service manual for all 1961 Philco top-loading automatic washers. These are Philco's "High-Frequency" nutating agitator machines. Models include W216, W214, W212 and W212S. Sections include Primary Service Data and Washer Specifications, Timer Sequence Charts and Wiring Diagrams, Service Procedures, Parts List and Detailed Service Illustrations. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 40 | 22mb | $4.99 |
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Norge Coin-Operated Washers and Dryers
Brochures for Norge commercial laundry equipment. Washers include both "double load" and "single load" models. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Norge |
1975 | 8 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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Slide Show Presentation for the New 1968 Washer Dryer and Wringer Line
A fascinating presentation showing slides and suggested reading to to go with each slide on updates to the 1968 line of Whirlpool washers, dryers and wringer washers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 32 | 28mb | $4.99 |
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Maytag Washpower Automatic Operating Instructions for model A206S
8.5" x 11" operating instruction card that came with newly designed Center-Dial Maytag Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 2 | 2mb | $4.99 |
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Frigidaire Tech-Talk Introducing the WO-65 Automatic Washer
Here is one of the earliest issues of Tech-Talk (#7). It's main focus is the introduction of the WO-65 Frigidaire Automatic Washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1950 | 12 | 13mb | $5.99 |
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New Kitchen Designs For Living
Wonderful and whimsical catalog showing off everything American Kitchen made available to homeowners in the early post-war era. Includes images and specifications for early D&M Roto-Tray Dishwashers and Disposers, full kitchen planner including all metal kitchen cabinets and storage units, countertops, porcelain sinks, drawer units and everything else to make a beautiful new shiny 1950s Kitchen! |
Dishwashers Published by: American Kitchens |
1953 | 24 | 34mb | $4.99 |
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1976 Kenmore Automatic Washer Operating and Installation Instructions
Here is the complete operating instructions and installation packed with every 70 series Kenmore automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1976 | 8 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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1974 Fedders Air Conditioner Brochures
Here are some brochures of the 1974 line of Fedders room air conditioners. Lines included are the Portable, Wall-Fit, Whisperer, Sluptura, Decorator's Choice, Slider/Casement, Super Capacity, Super Saver, Budget Pleaser and Super Special. |
Air Conditioners Published by: Fedders |
1974 | 42 | 30mb | $4.99 |
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