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The Effortless Kenmore Way To Wash Your Clothes


Published by Kenmore in 1957-- Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1957 Kenmore Automatic Washer, including the worlds first Lady Kenmore. The term Lady Kenmore was introduced by Sears in 1957 and used until the mid 1980's.

Number of Pages: 20
File Size: 23mb
Download Fee: $11.99

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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1960 230 222mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Speed Queen
1959 28 29mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1972 2 42mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Frigidaire
1964 0 40mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Ironrite
1956 28 74mn $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Automatic Washer model A212 Operating Instructions
Here is the complete Operating Instructions manual included with all Maytag A212 washers.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Maytag
1983 8 7mn $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1956 Frigidaire Imperial Washer Owners Manual
Here is a special edition of the 1956 Frigidaire washer owners manual. It was made specifically for the Imperial Unimatic model, WI-56.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1956 24 14mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1955 Admiral Console Television Sets
Beautiful sales literature brochures for all of the '55 Admiral B&W console television line. Full pictures and complete specifications for each set are included. Models include the Paris, Florida, Southampton, Del Monte, Catalina, Tucson, Brazil, Sarasota, London, Hollywood, Westchester and El Dorado.


Television
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Admiral
1955 34 52mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 1961 General Electric Commercial Washer and Dryer Service Manual
Here is the service manual for the newly redesigned perforated tub commercial washers from GE. GE commercial dryers are also highlighted in part 2 of the manual.

Models include:
WC470V, WC472V, WC474V, WC475V, & WC477V WASHERS
MODEL DC380V & DC382V DRYERS
Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
General Electric
1961 60 78mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Waste King Dishwashers
Full brochure of the entire 1961 Waste King Universal dishwasher line. Images and complete specifications for each model included.


Dishwashers
Published by:
Waste King
1961 6 8mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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 $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Who Else But RCA Whirlpool
Here is the official Whirlpool feature training book highlighting the 1966 Whirlpool washer, dryer and wringer washer lines. Whirlpool fans this beautiful book is definitely for you. This training series was similar 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 comparisons for all aspects of the belt-drive washer and matching dryers and wringer washers.

The book sections take each Whirlpool feature and compare them to Maytag, General Electric, Frigidaire, Hotpoint Norge and Westinghouse machines!

This item is scanned at 600dpi for super crisp clear text and images.
Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Whirlpool
1966 40 120mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1953 General Electric Washer and Dryer owners manual
Carefree Washdays the GE Way! Complete owners manual and use/care guide to both the 1953 General Electric automatic washer and clothes dryer.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
General Electric
1953 68 30mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1968 Co-Op Automatic Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is the line of Co-Op automatic washers and dryers for 1968. These were Franklin made machines. A rare find for sure now.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Co-Op
1968 6 7mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Owner's Manual for your new Wringer Washer
Full owners manual and operating instruction book that was packed with every Lady Kenmore wringer washer in 1964.


Wringer Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1964 20 16mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1950 Hotpoint Servicegram Dishwasher and Disposall Service Manual
1950 Hotpoint Servicegram Manual covering Dishwashers, Disposers and related accessories. Sections include:

DISHWASHERS
Adaptation of 10MX4 Sink Tops on MC13P800
Dishwashers
Assembly of MC11P481 Cable and MC11P488
Jumper to 2CM16 Timer-
Checking the Water Level in the Ml7, 10, 30,
32MC1 Hotpoint Dishwashers
Chinaware in the Dishwasher
Circuits Controlling the Operation of Inlet Valve
Detergents -Effect on Counter and Sink Linoleum
Difference Between 2CM16 & 2CM17 Dishwasher
Timers -
Dishwasher Porcelain Top Availability and
Interchangeability Chart
SW193P302 Dishwasher Timer Cycle of Operation
How to Test 2CM16 & 2CM17 Timers
Improved Soap Dish & Drain Adapter Assemblies
Introduction of New 48" Non-Electric Sink
Leaking Dishwasher Doors
Low Water Pressure and Its Effect on the
Operation of the Dishwasher
MllP540 Motor No Longer Available From Factory
New Line of Hotpoint Dishwashers
New Return Spring for Inlet Valve
Operational Complaint Chart,
Proper Water Level in all Gasketless Door Type
Hotpoint Dishwashers
MCP13P205 Pump and Motor Assembly
Rack Adjustment
Removal of Wonderflo Faucet and Soap Dish on
10MC16 & 10MCP16 Hotpoint Dishwashers
Removing the Detergent Cup
Removing the Dishwasher Drain Valve
Removing the Inner Door oflOMC Line Dishwasher
Replacing the Detergent Cup Cable
Replacing Earlier CM type Timers with MC11P565
Timer Accessory Kit
CE21P2 Solenoid and CE6P2 Solenoid
Sticking Drain Valve
Typical Plumbing Dimensions for 1950 Line of
Hotpoint Electric Dishwashers & Disposalls
MC4P56i Vent Supersedure
Water Overflow on the Dishwasher Motor
Water Samples ·
Wonder flo Faucet

DISPOSALLS
Control Cover Parts
Flo'w Inter lock
Hi -Boy Trap
New 16MWP4 Assembly
New Hotpoint Disposalls -Cat Nos 10MW5 & 10MWP5
Operational Complaint Chart
Replacement Assemblies
Support Ring Gasket - J-1 Disposal!
Top Flange
Typical Plumbing Dimensions for 1950 Line of Hotpoint Electric Disposalls & Dishwashers,
Use of the Disposal! with a Private Septic Tank System



Hotpoint's Servicegrams were produced 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.
Dishwashers
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Hotpoint
1950 91 59mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1956 Kelvinator Food-A-Rama/Refrigerator-Freezer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1956 Kelvinator Refrigerator-Freezers.

Sections include: Refrigerator Cabinets, Refrigerating Systems, General Service, Diagnosis and Specifications

Models covered: K47F-10, K67F-12 K68F-12, K69F-13 and the FOOD-A-RAMA K89F-16.
Refrigerators/Freezers
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Kelvinator
1956 40 29mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Hoover Portable Clothes Dryers
Brochures for the line of Hoover portable dryers.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Hoover
1975 4 8mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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 $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download How to use and care for your Youngstown Kitchens Automatic Dishwasher
"Completely Modernizes Dishwashing". Full owners manual and use/care guide packed with every Youngstown top-loading, Jet-Tower dishwasher in the late 40's and early 50's.


Dishwashers
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Youngstown Kitchens
1950 12 8mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download KitchenAid 14 Series Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 14 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-14 KDI-14
KDC-14
KDS-14P
KDI-14P
KDC-14P
Dishwashers
Published by:
KitchenAid
1961 64 28mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Washpower Automatic Operating Instructions for model A806S
8.5" x 11" operating instruction card that came with newly designed Center-Dial Maytag Washers.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Maytag
1966 2 2mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1962 Philco Wonder Wash Agitator Brochure
Here is a super cool brochure for the 1962 line of Philco automatic washers. Full feature chart included.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Philco
1962 9 6mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Beautiful 1955 Hamilton Automatic Washer Brochures
Wonderful brochures highlighting the 1955 line of Hamilton Automatic Washers. Models include: 332, 232 and 212.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Hamilton
1955 6 9mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The Use and Care of your New Waste King Universal Dishwasher Dryer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for all Waste King dishwashers from the early 1960's.


Dishwashers
Published by:
Waste King
1961 20 17mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1951 Hotpoint Kitchen and Laundry Catalog
Nice catalog produced by Hotpoint showing off their line of Kitchen and Laundry Appliances.


Full Catalog
Published by:
Hotpoint
1951 8 10mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download Breezing thru Washday with your new Frigidaire Fabric-Master Automatic Washer
Complete Owners manual and operating instructions to Frigidaire's first MultiMatic washers. This version is for the Custom Deluxe, Deluxe and Super models WCD-59, WD-59 and WS-59.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1959 32 19mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse Laundromat Clothes Washer Service Manual
Complete servicing manual and wiring information for the new 3-Belt Westinghouse Laundromat washers. This manual focuses on models L-110, L-112 and L-114.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1957 44 37mb $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.