VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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 Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 230 | 222mb | $12.99 |
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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 Published by: Westinghouse |
1962 | 268 | 176mb | $12.99 |
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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 Published by: Westinghouse |
1965 | 274 | 218mb | $12.99 |
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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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1964 Easy Wringer Washer Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting the 1964 line of Easy's Wringer Washers. Images and thorough specifications for each machine included. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Easy |
1964 | 6 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-16 Series Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 16 Series KitchenAid dishwashers. Models include KDS-16, KDI-16, KDC-18, KDI-56A, KDS-56A. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1971 | 98 | 60mb | $14.99 |
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36th Anniversary Buyers Guide
Here is a complete newsprint catalog showing off all of GE's home appliances both major appliances and small appliances from 1963. Products include Refrigerators, Freezers, Electric Ranges, Automatic Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers, Air Conditioners, Radios, Television Sets, Stereos, Clocks, Fans, Vacuum Cleaners, Skillets, Toasters and Toaster Ovens, Blenders, Mixers, Irons, Hair Dryers, and more! |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1963 | 32 | 50mb | $12.99 |
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1958 General Electric Home Laundry Product Man
1958 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 |
1958 | 79 | 48mb | $12.99 |
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Hoover Spin-Drying Washers
Brochures for the entire line of Hoover Spin-Dryer Twin Tub washers. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Hoover |
1978 | 6 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $11.99 |
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Milnor Heavy Duty Laundry Equipment Brochure
Interesting brochure on commercial/industrial automatic washers from Milnor. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Milnor |
1980 | 4 | 7mb | $5.99 |
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Facts About Your New Mixer
Full owners manual and use/care guide to all triple-beat GE stand mixers from the 1950's. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 48 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1969 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to early perforated tub Blackstone automatic washers. These appear to be the first models incorporating a perforated tub. Models include: BA-520, BA-620, BA-720. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1969 | 33 | 17mb | $12.99 |
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The New Waste King Pulverator Brochure
"Most advanced, most efficient Garbage Disposer in the world!" Here is a brochure highlighting the Waste King Disposer from the early 1950s. Complete images and specifications included. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: Waste King |
1951 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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1964 Norge Automatic Dryer Training Guide
Here is the complete training guide produced by Norge for their 1964 line of automatic clothes dryers. Sections include: complete specifications for each model, parts and descriptions along with complete servicing information. Models highlighted: DEF-1510, DEF-1520, DEF-1530, DEF-1550, DEF-2510, DEF-2520, DEF-2530, DEF-2540 and DEF-3520. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1964 | 53 | 37mb | $12.99 |
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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 | $11.99 |
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1970 Whirlpool Top Loading Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Here are the complete operating instructions for Whirlpool's top loading dishwasher model SVP80. Includes loading instructions as well as complete cycle descriptions. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1970 | 6 | $11.99 | |
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Automatic Washer Comparison Report, Maytag Versus Other Brands
Now this doctrine is really interesting not to mention super fun. It's a comparison of Maytag automatic washer quality and features to the Frigidaire 1/18, Westinghouse Weigh-to-Save top loader, Speed Queen 14lb solid-tub, Whirlpool/Kenmore large capacity and General Electric Filter-flo automatic washers. Great pictures of each brand as well. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1975 | 19 | 11mb | $8.99 |
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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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1966 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1966 Easy Automatic Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1966 | 40 | 47mb | $12.99 |
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Westinghouse Front Loading Coin Operated Washer Brochure
Brochures and spec sheet for the 1975 Westinghouse commercial washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1974 | 4 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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1966 Frigidaire Electric Range Brochure
Here is a wonderful full color brochure highlighting all of the K (1966) line of Frigidaire Electric Ranges. 40" and 30" ranges as well as the Twin 30 and Flair Range lines as well. Thorough feature chart and specifications included throughout brochure. Models highlighted: RAH-4, RSA-30K, RS-30K, RS-35K, RD-35K, RDG-38K, RDE-38K, RD-39K, RCDG-39K, RCIE-39K, RS-10K, RDD-15K, RDD-20K, RD-71K, RCDG-55K, RCIG-75K, RCD-630K, RCI-635K, RCI-645K, RD-637K, RCI-639K, RCIE-639K. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1966 | 16 | 11mb | $9.99 |
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1961 Norge Wringer Washer Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting Norge wringer washers from the early 1960's. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Norge |
1961 | 14 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $14.99 |
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1967 Co-Op-Franklin Automatic Dishwasher Brochures and Parts List
Here are brochures plus complete parts listing for 1967 Co-Op portable automatic dishwashers. 1967 models included - HFD, HFDC, HSD, HSDC. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Co-Op |
1968 | 12 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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Gibson Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some full brochures with images and specifications for the 1981 line of Gibson washers and dryers. These machines were Franklin style at this time. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Gibson |
1981 | 10 | 17mb | $8.99 |
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1970 Speed Queen Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the 10970 line of Speed Queen Automatic Washers. This was the first models that used a reversing motor to shift from wash to spin instead of large solenoids like in the previous models. Sections include: Service Procedures, Adustments, Test Procedures, Service Helps, Service Procedures Unique to Each Model, Timer sequence charts for each model and Wiring diagrams. Models Covered Include: DA9103 DA9101 DA9043 DA9041 DA9011 DA9000 DA6223 DA6221 DA6220 DA6191 DA6123 DA6121 DA6120 DA6111 DA6101 DA6100 DA6073 DA6071 DA6070 DA3781 DA3780 DA3691 DA3690 DA3661 DA3660 DA3501 DA3500 DA3211 DA3210 DA3201 DA3101 DA3100 DA3080 DA3001 DA3000 DA1040 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1970 | 82 | 34mb | $12.99 |
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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 | $9.99 |
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The Laundry Guide
The generic laundry guide that was packed with every Whirlpool automatic washer in the early 1970s. Secions include: How to wash a load of clothes, How much to wash, Water temperature, Soft water, Laundry aids, Pre-wash, Soaking, Extra rinse, Spin only, Stain removal, Fabrics and their characteristics, How to wash special items, Problem washes and what to do about them, SUDS-MISER® system, Cleaning the Magic-Mix filter, Service hints, Changing console light, etc. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1970 | 20 | 22mb | $11.99 |
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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.