VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Hoover Comprehensive Vacuum Cleaner Parts Catalog
Here is an extensive collection of parts diagrams with descriptions of the parts and part numbers for many years of Hoover vacuums. 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. This guide is essential for anyone who has vintage Hoover vacuum cleaners. Models included in this catalog include: 12/14 28 29 31/32/33/34/35/36 41/42/50/51/53/55 61 62/63/64 65/66/67/68/69/70 82/84/84B/85/86/87/88 91 115 334 344 348 404/409 415 434/444/454 564/574 584 589/593 634 704/704-01/706/707/714 719/728 843/858 913/913-01 918 1010/1020/1030/1060/ 1070/1076 1100/1110/1118/1120/ 1130/1136/1140/1149/ 1151/1157/1170/1176/ 1178/U6003/U6007 1330/1340/1348 2000/2001/2010/2011/ 2017 2040/2048/S302l/S3023 2100/2110/2120 2200/2201/2204/2208/ 2210/2260/2266 2610/2720/2726 2800 2830/2836 2900/2901/2910/2911 2940 2941/2950 2951/2970 2960/2980/2904 U4001/U4019/U4021/ U4003/U4005/U4007/ U4009 S3001 S3003 S3005 S2003/S2005/S2007 |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1973 | 139 | 67mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 4 days |
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1968 Easy Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 line of Easy automatic washers. There are Hotpoint (Chicago factory made) solid-tub machines. Top-of-line machine has variable speed control! Full specifications and control panel images included for each model. Models include: WA-455, WA-444, WA-423, WA-422, WA-421, WA-411. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1968 | 16 | 17mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1968 Easy Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures from Easy showing off their 1968 line of automatic gas and electric dryers. Full control panel images and specifications included. Models include: DE-455, DG455, DE-444, DG-444, DE-423, DG-423, DE-422, DG-422, DE-400. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Easy |
1968 | 18 | 17mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1976 KitchenAid Bulit-In Top-of-the-Line Dishwasher Comparison
Now this is super interesting, here is a comparison brochure of the KDS-18 Superba Dishwashers to all other major brands of dishwashers in the mid 1970's. Topics include: Machine Frames, Wash Chambers/Tubs, Motors, Wash Arms and Systems, Filtration, Drying methods, Fill and Drain systems, Loading/Racks, Weight. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1976 | 20 | 9mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1987 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure highlighting the 1987 line of Maytag washers and dryers. Models include: Washers: A712, A612, A512, A412, A312, A212, A112. Dryers: D712, D612, D512, D412, D312, D212. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1987 | 12 | 6mb | $5.99 |
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1969 Maytag Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual first printed in 1969, with update through 1978 on the 1970's line of Maytag Commercial and Coin-Operated Automatic Washers. This is a fascinating look at the coin-op Maytag washers found throughout the 1970's in laundromats. Both the very common standard capacity washers and the very rare large capacity coin-op models are included! Models A17 (Standard capacity) and A18 (Big-Tub large capacity). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1969 | 108 | 50mb | $7.99 |
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1985 Maytag Jetclean Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure highlighting the 1985 line of Maytag dishwashers and food waste disposers. Models include: Dishwashers: WU1000, WU902, WU702, WU502, WU302, WC702-302, WU202. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1987 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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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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Model WA750M Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to GE's very first Filter-Flo automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 48 | 28mb | $4.99 |
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Osterizer Owners Manual and Recipe Book
Owners manual and cook for the Osterizer Blender of the mid 1950's. Sections include: Osterizer Features, How to Operate your Osterizer, What your Osterizer Does, How to Use Your Osterizer and Recommenced Recipes for the Osterizer. |
Small Appliances Published by: Oster |
1953 | 68 | 84mb | $10.08 |
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How to use your new Signature Vibra-Beat Vacuum Cleaner
Complete use and care guide that was packed with every Montgomery Ward Vacuum Cleaner, model SP-335A. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Montgomery Ward |
1963 | 6 | 3mb | $4.99 |
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The Inglis Washer and Dryer
Beautiful brochure with full images and specifications highlighting Whirlpool made Inglis washers and dryers of the mid 1970s. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Inglis |
1974 | 0 | 16mb | $4.99 |
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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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1966 Lady Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions the first key-board style push-button Lady Kenmore automatic washer. Also includes 800 Series washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1966 | 34 | 44mb | $6.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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Lets Get Acquainted with your new 1956 Hotpoint Range Ensemble
Here is the complete use and care instructions to the 1956 Hotpoint Customline Cook-top and Built-In Oven, along with the installation instructions and damage report. KNOW YOUR RANGE . It is wonderfully convenient and easy to use. With your favorite recipes or those in your Hotpoint Recipe Book, follow the simple instructions on this chart and you'll be delighted with the results. But first, familiarize yourself with the features of your range. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 6 | 6mb | $7.99 |
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Automatic Washer Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for Whirlpool automatic washers from 1961 thru 1965. Includes supplements for the later models. Sections include:
Model Specifications Component Description and Functional Data Service Procedures |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1965 | 106 | 60mb | $7.20 |
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1964 Kenmore Automatic Washer Models
Service supplement showing all of the 1964 Kenmore washer models along with a description of features for each machine. This supplement also includes images of the control dials and cycle-charts as well as operating instructions for each model! |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1964 | 19 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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Blackstone Automatic Washer Brochures
Brochures showing the top and middle of the line Blackstone Automatic Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1959 | 6 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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Compact Laundry Brochure
Brochure highlighting GE's new portable washer and dryer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1972 | 2 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Clothes Washer Service Manual
Complete servicing manual and wiring information for the L-104 Westinghouse Laundromat washers. This manual focuses on models L-104, but is really valid for any 1950s Westinghouse Laundromat with a Speed Changer Transmission Unit. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1956 | 30 | 29mb | $4.99 |
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Open up a Whole New World of Color with Speed Queen
Here is a beautiful brochure from Speed Queen when they first introduced colors into their Washer and Dryer line. The 1967 top of the line washer and dryer line is highlighted with images and specifications for each color. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1967 | 4 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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1962 General Electric Built-in Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1962 Built-In Dishwasher line from General Electric. Models include front-loading, roll-out drawer and under sink dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 22 | 54mb | $6.48 |
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Service Manual for Kenmore Automatic Washer Service Manual Produced Since 1956 - Part 3 of 3
Please see description in part 1 of this manual. This is part 3 of 3, pages 93-197. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1959 | 119 | 64mb | $7.68 |
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1985 Maytag Jetclean Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure highlighting the 1985 line of Maytag dishwashers and food waste disposers. Models include: Dishwashers: WU1000, WU902, WU702, WU502, WU302, WC702-302, WU202. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1987 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1957 Philco-Bendix Automatic Fluff and Tumble Dryer Brochures
These brochures were produced right after the laundry division of Bendix was purchased by Philco. They highlight the first automatic dryers branded Philco-Bendix. Models include electric: DGE-C, DGE-D, DGE and gas: DGF-C, DGF-D and DGF. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Philco |
1957 | 12 | 14mb | $4.99 |
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1961 General Electric Range-Oven Service Manual
Here is the service manual supplement to all 1961 GE Electric Ranges. V line (1961) models include:
J299V, J300V, J301V, J302V, J303V, J304V, J308V, J310V, J400V, J403V, J404V, J406V, J408V, J411V, J412V
Sections include service and information on: FLUORESCENT LIGHT MEAT THERMOMETER MODEL DESCRIPTION MODEL LISTING SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS SENSI-TEMP SURFACE UNIT Calibration Test Procedure - Dry Pan Circuit Diagnosis Procedure SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES SURFACE UNIT SWITCHES SURFACE UNIT AND SWITCH DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE THERMOSTATS TILT-LOCK SURFACE UNITS Please note this service manual supplement is meant to be used with the big comprehensive 1960 GE Electric Range Service Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 27 | 14mb | $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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1958 Frigidaire Built-In Cooking Appliances Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1958 Frigidaire built-in Ovens, Cooktops and Fold-Back Surface Unit Electric Ranges. Models include:
Fold-Back Surface Units: RBZ-80, RBZ-81, RBZ-82, RBZ-83, RBZ-84
Built-In Cooking Tops/Cooktops: RBZ-100, RBZ-101 Built-In Wall Ovens: RBZ-93, RBZ-94, RBZ-99 Sections Include: Specification, Construction, Features, Installation, Operating and Testing, Troubleshooting/Diagnosis, Service Operations, Wiring Diagrams. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 68 | 50mb | $7.99 |
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Apex Wash-A-Matic 6000 Series Parts List
Here is the parts list to Apex Wash-a-Matic automatic washers made from 1952-1954. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Apex |
1953 | 18 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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Silver Anniversary of the First Maytag Automatic
"In 1949 the first Maytag automatic washers rolled down the lines at Maytag's brand new Plant 2 in Newton, IA. On these pages we take a nostalgic look at what those 25 years have wrought -- in product, in place facilities, in employees and in dealers." |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1974 | 4 | 3mb | $4.99 |
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Waste King Food Waste Disposers Brochure
Brochure for the '69 Waste King Food Waste Disposers |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: Waste King |
1969 | 4 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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White-Westinghouse Space Mates Laundry Brochure
Here is a brochure from White-Westinghouse showing off their front loading washer and dryer as well as their compact laundry twins. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1980 | 6 | 7mb | $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.