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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JCPenny - Penncrest Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is a rare service manual for JCPenny solid-tub automatic washers, the service manual is almost as rare as these machines. |
Automatic Washers Published by: JCPenny |
1970 | 47 | 24mb | $12.99 |
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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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1957 Philco-Bendix Economat Brochure
Bendix laundry equipment became Philco-Bendix for the 1957 line after the laundry division was sold to Philco. Here is the very first Philco-Bendix branded Economat automatic washer. The Economat was Bendix's "Rubber Squeeze Tub" washer. Instead of spinning to remove the water from the clothes used a rubber tub that would collapse under vacuum pressure to press and squeeze the clothes against the perforated agitator. This model was the very last rubber tub produced. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1957 | 2 | 2mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid 19 Series Dishwasher Sales Literature Brochure
A wonderful brochure highlighting the KitchenAid's 19 series dishwashers from the late 1970's. Models include: KDS-19, KDP-19, KDI-19, KDC-19, KDS-59 and KDC-59. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1979 | 5 | 9mb | $9.99 |
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1967-1971 Sears Kenmore Sales Circulars - Automatic Dishwashers
In the late 1960's and early 1970's Sears would mail large format (12.5" x 11") advertising circulars. Here is a collection of the Dishwasher sections from my collection of these circulars from 1967 to 1971. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1971 | 16 | 42 | $8.99 |
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Apex Canister Vacuum Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the Apex Canister Vacuums including the Strato-Cleaner, Aero-Cleaner and the Cylinder Cleaner. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Apex |
1953 | 2 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-16 Series Built-In Dishwasher Brochure
Beautiful brochure from Hobart highlighting the new 16 series built-in dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1971 | 6 | 7mb | $9.99 |
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1962 Ward Signature Dryer Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete owners manual packed with 1962 Ward Signature dryer. Models include: UAN-7718A, UAN-7818A, UAN-8718A, UAN-8818A. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Montgomery Ward |
1962 | 24 | 11mb | $11.99 |
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1969 Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to the following 1969 Kenmore washers series: 26920, 36920, 27300, 27200, 17100. This manual introduces the Vari-Flex agitator and has instructions on how to adjust the agitator fins. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1969 | 36 | 28mb | $11.99 |
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KitchenAid 19 Series Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 19 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. Also include is the listing of available kits and accessories at the time these dishwashers were made. Models include: KDS-19 KDI-19
KDC-19 KDP-19 KDS-39 KDC-39 KDS-59 KDI-59 KDC-59 |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1981 | 43 | 15mb | $14.99 |
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1974 Frigidaire Dishwasher - Disposal and Trash Compactor Brochure
Here is the complete brochure to all Frigidaire Dishwashers, both built in and portable from the mid 1970's. Contains images, details and full specifications for each model. Models include: DW-DU, DW-CDU, DW-IU, DW-CIU, DW-COM, DW-IM, DW-CIM. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 12 | 26mb | $8.99 |
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1951 Zenith Radio and CobraMatic Phonograph Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to all Zenith Radio/Phonograph combination units. |
Radio/Record Players Published by: Zenith |
1951 | 16 | 4mb | $11.99 |
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Just Set the Dial and Relax a While
Full owners manual and operating instruction to all 1956 Kenmore automatic dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1956 | 12 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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1965-1966 Wards Signature Plus Capacity Automatic Washer Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for servicing all Wards large capacity/perforated tub automatic washers from the mid 60s. This manual also is good for servicing Norge Plus Capacity washing machines of the mid 1960s. Very thorough section on working on the transmission. Sections include: Product Description, Installation, Operation, Trouble Chart, Servicing,, Wiring Diagrams. Models include: LNC-6424, LNC-6924, LNC-6944, LNC-6915, LNC-6226, LNC-6326, LNC-6426, LNC-6656, LNC-6446, LNC-6456, LNC-6526, LNC-6536, LNC-6546, LNC-6556, LNC-6626, LNC-6816, LNC-6836, LNC-6916, LNC-6926, LNC-6936, LNC-6966, LNC-6996. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Montgomery Ward |
1966 | 113 | 68mb | $12.99 |
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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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Norge 1966 Plus Capacity Automatic Washer Training Guide
Here is the complete training guide produced by Norge for their 1966 line of large capacity automatic washers. Sections include: specifications, cycle and water usage chart, parts and descriptions along with complete servicing information. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1966 | 63 | 49mb | $12.99 |
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1972 Maytag Automatic Washers Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the majority of the quintessential Maytag washers of the 1970's. Sections include: General information and control panels, specifications, cycle charts, installation, comprehensive troubleshooting and service procedures, how to access all parts, wiring diagrams and electrical circuity. Models include: A106, A206, A406, A606, A806, A107, A207, A407. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1972 | 97 | 50mb | $14.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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Modern Packaging Magazine - September 1958
See the low-resolution preview of this document If you like vintage supermarket products, Modern Packaging Magazine is a fun look at how products were packaged in the 1950's. Lots of great packaging trade industry ads and articles relating to vintage products of the past! |
Trade Publications Published by: Modern Packaging |
1956 | 236 | 90mb | $12.99 |
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Apex Wash-A-Matic 3000 Series Service Manual
Service manual for servicing the early Apex Wash-a-Matic automatic washers. Sections include: Details of Wash-A-Matic, Tools, Diaphragm and Drive Mechanism, Bearing Housing Drive Yoke and Counter Weight Assembly, Timer, Mixing Valve and Temperature Control, Pilot Valve, Balancing Valve and Diaphragm, Light Socket and Switch Box Assembly, Complaints-Causes and Remedy, Wiring Diagram, Changing Motor and Belt, Dismantling and Re-Assembling. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Apex |
1949 | 32 | 18mb | $12.99 |
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1961 Hotpoint Built-in Oven Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the entire 1961 line of Built-In Electric Ovens. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1961 | 18 | 50mb | $8.99 |
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Rebuilding Thor Washer-Dishwasher Transmissions
Here is an excellent service manual to be had by anyone who either has or would like to have a Thor Automagic washer/dishwasher or Thor automatic washer. It is a comprehensive service manual covering the steps to completely repair and/or rebuild the transmission that runs the Thor machines from 1949 thru the mid 1950's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Thor |
1955 | 34 | 15mb | $12.99 |
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1978 Sears Kenmore Washer Line
Here is a brochure that was distributed in Sears retail stores showing off their entire line of automatic washers. Includes a nice write up on the Lady Kenmore model and shows off the Dual-Action agitator which was a Kenmore exclusive feature back in the 1970's. Also shows off the compact models as well. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1978 | 11 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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Frigidaire and White-Westinghouse Dryer Service Manual
Here is a Tech-Talk service manual produced for the WCI made Frigidaire clothes dryers, models DE-2000C and DG-2000C. These machines are the exact same machines as the Westinghouse cross-vane dryers that were made for decades. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1985 | 32 | 20mb | $12.99 |
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1981 Frigidaire Dishwasher Service Manual
In 1980 General Motors had sold their Frigidaire division to White Consolidated Industries. At that time the GM made dishwashers were discontinued and Frigidaire dishwashers were manufactured by WCI. This manual covers the new style J-Line Dishwashers. Models include: DWU-55J, DWU-44J, DWU-33J, DWU-33M, DWU-22J, DWU-11J. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1981 | 53 | 33mb | $12.99 |
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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.