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Earliest Westinghouse Top Loading Washer Service Manual

Published by Westinghouse in 1962-- Westinghouse marketed their very first top loader starting in 1962, they had the Easy Company produce their machines at first. In 1965 Westinghouse started producing their very own designed top loading automatic washers. This service manual is for the very first Easy made machines equipped with Easy's "Velva-Power" tranmission. Very comprehensive manual with specifications, cycle charts, operating instructions, wiring diagrams and detailed servicing information.

Number of Pages: 64
File Size: 47mb
Download Fee: $5.64

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Add High-Res Download to Cart	Click Thumbnail for More Information	Title and Description	Product	Year	# of Pages	File Size	Download Fee
Add to download cart		Consumer Bulletin Magazine - March 1976 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 1970's. Articles on Products and Ratings in this issue include: ↓ Click for more information on this document... Vacuum Cleaners Full discussion and tests of 26 vacuum cleaner models, cannister, upgright and combination models are tested. Brands include Hoover, Electrolux, Eureka, Regina, Sears, Singer, Montgomery Wards, Royal, Premier. Tire Pumps Stainless Steel Flatware Flashlights Coffee Makers Brands tested include Farberware, GE, Proctor-Silex, Melitta, Mr. Coffee, Sunbeam, Van Wyck, Poly Perk Please note this issue was lent to our library in a bound volume which could not be taken apart for scanning. An overhead book scanner was used, which produces very good quality scans, albeit with some slight page curling at the margins. The documents are clear and nice to read and the pictures are very good as well, however it's quite not up to the same image quality standard as a flatbed scanner.	Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin	1976	44	39mb	$5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 0 days
Add to download cart		Consumer Bulletin Magazine - September 1977 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 1970's. Articles on Products and Ratings in this issue include: ↓ Click for more information on this document... Portable and Convertible Dishwashers Full discussion and tests of 9 dishwashers are conducted. Brands include Admiral, GM Frigidaire, GE, Hotpoint, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Montgomery-Wards, Waste King and Whirlpool. Caulking Compounds Kodak and Polaroid Instant Camers Household Cements Grass Seed Please note this issue was lent to our library in a bound volume which could not be taken apart for scanning. An overhead book scanner was used, which produces very good quality scans, albeit with some slight page curling at the margins. The documents are clear and nice to read and the pictures are very good as well, however it's quite not up to the same image quality standard as a flatbed scanner.	Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin	1977	44	29mb	$5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 0 days
Add to download cart		Consumer Bulletin Magazine - January 1977 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 1970's. Articles on Products and Ratings in this issue include: ↓ Click for more information on this document... Automatic Washing Machines Full discussion and tests of 16 top-loaders and 1 front loader are conducted. Brands include Blackstone, GM Frigidaire, GE, Gibson, Hotpoint, Kelvinator, Maytag, Norge, Sears Kenmore, Sears Lady Kenmore, Speed Queen, Wards Signature, Westinghouse and Whirlpool. Stereo Cassette Decks Buying Furniture on a budget Anti-Freeze Testers Portable Electric Sanders The real cost of automatic defrosting of combination refrigerator-freezers Eight practical earn-at-home machines Please note this issue was lent to our library in a bound volume which could not be taken apart for scanning. An overhead book scanner was used, which produces very good quality scans, albeit with some slight page curling at the margins. The documents are clear and nice to read and the pictures are very good as well, however it's quite not up to the same image quality standard as a flatbed scanner.	Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin	1977	43	28mb	$5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 0 days
Add to download cart		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
Add to download cart		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
Add to download cart		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
Add to download cart		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
Add to download cart		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
Add to download cart		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 ↓ Click for more information on this document... DWM-2, DWM-3, DWM-4, DWM-5.	Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire	1976	68	40mb	$5.99
Add to download cart		1974 Frigidaire Touch-and-Cook Electric Range Service Manual Here is the complete service manual to Frigidaire's first digital touch-pad electric Range! Full specifications, service and troubleshooting sections included. ↓ Click for more information on this document... Models include: RCIE3-39CDW and RCIE-39CDW.	Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire	1974	42	32mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		1965 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures Here are brochures for the entire 1965 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price-list included. Special bonus, 1965 Philco gas dryers brochures are also included at the end of the document. Duomatic Combo Models include: CE-7F8, CG-7F8, CE-7F6, CG-730, CE-730. ↓ Click for more information on this document... Dryers: DG-6F8, DG-6F4, DG-6F3, DG-6F2.	Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco	1965	19	37mb	$5.99
Add to download cart		1966 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures Here are brochures for the entire 1966 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price list included. Models include: CE-7G8, CG-7G8, CE-7G6.	Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco	1966	12	17mb	$5.99
Add to download cart		1957 Philco-Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Owners Manuals Here is the complete owner's manual and operating/use and care guide to all top-of-the-line 1957 Philco-Bendix combination washer-dryers. Model: CGR-C.	Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Bendix	1957	40	45mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		Easy Holiday Automatic Washer Model AEG Service Manual This is the service manual supplement created specifically for the bottom of the line washer model AEG.	Automatic Washers Published by: Easy	1961	26	18mb	$5.99
Add to download cart		Easy Velva-Power Automatic Washer Model Transmission Service Manual This is the comprehensive service manual created specifically for servicing Easy's new Velva-Power transmission when it first introduced. The Velva-Power transmission was Easy's own design when they moved away from using a Beam style tranmission that was so common in Speed Queen and other brands of solid-tub automatic washers.	Automatic Washers Published by: Easy	1961	20	13mb	$5.99
Add to download cart		1966 Maytag Lets Talk Service Here every Maytag service bulletin from 1966. These fact-packed bulletins are showing off the new line of Maytag automatic washers produced starting in 1966. These fact-packed bulletins report model changes, wash and dry cycle changes, service tips, new products being introduced, new parts, reports from the field, etc. Washers and dryers are both covered.	Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag	1966	63	44mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		1964 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1964 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: WA-1250Y, DA-1220Y, WA-950Y, DA-920Y, WA-805Y, DA-820Y, WA-650Y, DA-620Y, WA-550Y, DA-520Y.	Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric	1964	18	36mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		1961 General Electric Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures Here is the complete brochure showing off the 1961 models of the GE combination washer/dryer. Models: WD-860V, WD-560D.	Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: General Electric	1961	4	9mb	$5.99
Add to download cart		1984 Maytag Dishwasher Service Manual Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Maytag Jet-Clean Dishwashers from the early and mid 1980s. Models Include: ↓ Click for more information on this document... "00 Series": WU-100, WU-WC300, WU-500, WU-WC-700, WU-900 "01 Series": WU-101, WU-WC301, WU-501, WU-WC-701, WU-901 "02 Series": WU-102, WU-WC302, WU-502, WU-WC-702, WU-902 Microprocessor Model: WU1000 Full troubleshooting, cycle-charts, schematics and servicing information is included.	Dishwashers Published by: Maytag	1984	213	103mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		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	$5.99
Add to download cart		1962-1987 KitchenAid General and Service Bulletins Here is a collection of the majority of KitchenAid appliances General Bulletins and Service Bulletins. The majority of information concerns dishwasher with a bit of disposer and trash compactor information included as well.	Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid	1987	266	147mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		Westinghouse Terrace-Top Range Owners Manuals Here is a set of owners manuals for several Westinghouse Terrace-Top Range in the 1960's. Models include: NTE3B, NTE3C, NTE3D, KTE3C, KLD30, KTB30A.	Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse	1966	48	34mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		1973 General Electric Automatic Washer Technical Manual Here is the complete technical manual for all 1973 General Electric automatic washers. Sections include: Timer, Schematics, Select Switches, Water System, Drive System, Other Components, Cabinet Construction, Suspension system, Installation, Service Practices, Use & Care, Washability, Portable models. ↓ Click for more information on this document... Models covered: 18lb Washers: WWA9508P, WWA9500P, WWA9400P, WWA9300P, WWA8508P, WWA8500P, WWA8428P, WWA8420P, WWA8408P, WWA8400P, WWA8375P, WWA8364P, WWA8360P, WWA8305P, WWA8330P, WWA8314P, WWA8310P, WWA8300P, WWA8000P 14lb Washers: WWA7400P, WWA7350P, WWA7300P, WWA7050P, WWA7060P, WWA7030P, WWA7000P, WWA5500P, WWA5400P, WWA5000P Portable Washers: WWP1020P, WWP1023P, WWP1150P, WWP5300P	Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric	1973	206	111mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		1963 Philco Automatic Washer Brochures Here are some beautiful brochures showing off the 1963 line of Philco automatic washers. Pages contain full description of features, images of each model, full control panel views of each model and complete specifications. ↓ Click for more information on this document... Models include: W-236, W-234, W-232, W-231, W-233V, W-231V.	Automatic Washers Published by: Philco	1963	17	43mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		1963 Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures Here are some beautiful brochures showing off the 1963 line of Philco Duomatics, their combination washer-dryer line. Both electric and gas models are shown. Pages contain full description of features, images of each model, full control panel views of each model and complete specifications. ↓ Click for more information on this document... Models include: CE-736, CG-736, CE-734, CE-730, CG-730, CE-730U.	Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco	1963	17	41mb	$7.99
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Add to download cart		Beautiful 1969 Whirlpool Automatic Dryers Brochures Here is the entire line of Whirlpool Automatic Dryers from '69.	Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool	1969	24	31mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		1952 General Electric Cooking Range/Oven Product Man 1952 General Electric Service Manual covering Electric Ranges and Water Heaters. 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.	Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric	1952	67	22mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		Maytag Automatic Washers and Dryers - The Mid 80s Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting Maytag washers and dryers of the mid 1980's. Full specifications and control panel views of each model included. Models highlighted: A712, A612, A512, A412, A312, A212, A112, D712, D612, D512, D412, D312, D212.	Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag	1984	16	19mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		Frigidaire Spray-Tube Dishwasher Brochures and Owners Manual Here are some absolutely beautiful brochures for the 1956 line of Frigidaire dishwashers, including the Built-in, Stand Alone and Sink-DW combo. Also included is the entire owners manual to the 1956 machines!	Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire	1956	26	20mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		The Owners Manual To The Very First Automatic Washer How To Do Your Week's Wash Automatically Here is true automatic washer history. This owners manual is what was packed with every Bendix Home Laundry in 1937, they year Bendix introduced the automatic washer to the world! ↓ Click for more information on this document... "Gone are the days when everything had to be washed, rinsed, wrung and ironed by hand. Gone is the back-breaking toil that made clean towels and sheets a luxury-that made an abundance of daily changes of body linen an extravagance almost unheard of. The housewife of today can be lavish with cleanliness. She can give her family plenty of fresh white linens-plenty of bright, clean clothes; for modern appliances have remade washday. Swift, scientific methods have replaced the long hours of drudgery that were once associated with the washing and ironing of clothes."	Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix	1937	40	22mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		1959 Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryer Brochure Here is a wonderful brochure for the Philco's first 27" combination washer/dryer. Illustrations and Specs included for model: CE-794.	Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco	1959	4	39mb	$5.99
Add to download cart		1973 800 Series Kenmore Washer Owners Manual and Part List Complete Use and Care/Operating Instructions and Parts list to Kenmore Automatic Washer models: 110.7304811 and 110.7305811	Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore	1973	20	16mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		Service Manual to the Very First Maytag Automatic Clothes Dryer Complete service manual to Maytag's very first dryer, model 60-W. Sections Include: ↓ Click for more information on this document... HOW IT WORKS CUT-AWAY VIEW OF DRYER SPECIFICATIONS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF ELECTRIC CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF OPERATION UNCRATING INSTALLATION CONSTRUCTION FEATURES DISASSEMBLY TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART	Clothes Dryers Published by: Maytag	1949	23	8mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		Hotpoint Air Conditioner Brochures Styling, Feature and specification brochures for the 1958 Hotpoint AC line.	Air Conditioners Published by: Hotpoint	1958	6	10mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		Apex Wash-a-Matic Service Manual Parts List Here is a manual concentrating on the parts breakdown and disassembly/reassembly of the Apex Wash-a-Matic 3000 series drive mechanism.	Automatic Washers Published by: Apex	1952	6	2mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		Sears Midsummer 1968 Spectacular of Great Catalog Values "Featuring Sears National Home Appliance Event". Large format (8" x 13") summer sales catalog showing off Sears appliances including Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Freezers, Ranges, Vacuum Cleaners, Televison Sets, etc. Catalog prices good through August 27, 1968.	Store Catalog Pages Published by: Sears	1969	17	40mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		Ronson Ron-matic Foodmatic Owners Manual Here is the complete owners manual to the Ronson Foodmatic system. Sections include: Your Foodmatic ↓ Click for more information on this document... Foodmatic Attachments Power Module Mixers, Beaters and Bowls Food Processor Blender Knife and Scissors Sharpener Meat Grinder Ice Crusher Coffee Mill Stirring Cooker Deep Fry Basket Ice Cream Maker Custom Molded Trays and Slides Service	Small Appliances Published by: Ronson	1974	40	17mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		Frigidaire Mobile Dishwashers for 1962 The VIP-Vital Information Program packs were sent to Frigidaire dealers every year in the 60s to help educate them on all of the fancy features of GM Frigidaire appliances. Each pack contains information on a different Frigidaire appliance, this pack is for top and front loading Mobile Dishwashers, both GM and D&M manufactured machines. They contain specs, data and beautiful graphics and images as well as plenty of information instructing dealers on what to say to help sell Frigidaire dishwashers to their customers.	Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire	1962	28	22mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		KitchenAid 15 Series Dishwasher Brochure Beautiful brochure from Hobart highlighting the 15 series dishwashers, built-ins, front and top loading portables and sink-combos. This brochure shows off the introduction of KitchenAid's new "4-Way Sweep" wash system. "Beautiful New Styling, Big, Versatile Capacity, New 4-Way Wash, New Drying Action, New Sanitizing Protection, New Filtering, Complete New Line".	Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid	1966	6	5mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		1967 Sears Kenmore Automatic Roto-Rack Dishwasher Owners Manual Here is the complete owners manual to all 1967 Front Loading Portable Kenmore Roto-rack dishwashers. Models included: 587.71091, 587.71111 and 587.71131	Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore	1967	21	19mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		Maytag Highlander Washer Owners Manual Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to Maytag's very first Helical-Drive Highlander Washer, models 123 and 123S.	Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag	1958	26	15mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		Built-In and Convertible Dishwasher Brochures Brochures highlighting the entire 1976 GE Dishwasher line.	Dishwashers Published by: General Electric	1976	18	17mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		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	$4.99
Add to download cart		Sunbeam Waffle Baker and Grill Owners Manual Full owners manual and operating instructions for Sunbeam's wonderful waffle and sandwich maker from the 1950's. Includes operating instructions, how to care for the unit and delicious recipes.	Small Appliances Published by: Sunbeam	1954	12	5mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		Fine Gourmet Recipes for Everyday Use Full owners manual, use and care as well as recommended recipes for using your glass dome Sunbeam Carousel Rotisserie Broiler. We love this appliance and use it all the time for making wonderful meals.	Small Appliances Published by: Sunbeam	1965	24	11mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		Speed Queen Supertwin Twin Tub Washer Service Manual Here is the complete service manual to Speed Queen's Supertwin Twin-Tub portable washer model DH1150.	Twin Tub Washers Published by: Speed Queen	1972	21	10mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		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
Add to download cart		1961-1965 Frigidaire Automatic Washer Parts Catalog Here is the complete parts listings of every part for Frigidaire automatic washers from 1961 through the 1964. Each washer is listed with an image of the machine, machine parts diagrams and list of actual part numbers. 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 a vintage Frigidaire washer. ↓ Click for more information on this document... Models include: WDA-61, WD-61 , WCD-61, WIA-61, WIAR-61, WI-61, WCI-61, WCIR-61, WS-61, WDR-61, WDAP-61, WDA-62, WD-62, WCD-62, WDR-62, WIA-62, WIAR-62, WI-62, WCI-62, WCIR-62, WDP-62, WDL-62, WCDA-62, WDS-62, WCDAS-62, WCDASP-62, WIAS-62, WDA-63, WCDA-63, WCDAP-63, WCDAR-63, WD-63, WDP-63, WDR-63, WCD-63, WIA-63, WIAR-63, WCI-63, WCIR-63, WIAS-1, WDS-1, WCDAS1, WCDASP-1, WDA-63, WDA-64, WD-64, WDP-64 , WDR-64, WCDA-64, WCDAP-64, WCDAR-64, WCD-64, WIA-64, WIAR-64, WCI-64, WCIR-64, WDS-2, WDSR-2, WCDAS-2, WCDASP-2, WCDASR-2, WIAS-2, WIASR-2.	Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire	1965	178	84mb	$7.99
Add to download cart		Hotpoint Push-Button Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures Beautful brochures for the 1955 Hotpoint automatic washing machine and dryer lines. Illustrations and specifications for each model included.	Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint	1955	12	18mb	$4.99
Add to download cart		Consumer Bulletin Magazine - July 1960 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: ↓ Click for more information on this document... Grape-Nuts improves its product � by leaving out a few very modern ingredients Refrigerator-freezer combinations Nine frost-free and conventional models are included in this report. Brands tested: Amana Free-O-Frost, Frigidaire, General Electric, Kelvinator Foodarama, Leonard, Norge, Philco, Sears Coldspot. Both refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers have full-width freezer compartments, and on this account most people do not realize there is a vitally important difference between the two types of appliance. If you contemplate buying, be sure you have a clear idea of the difference between the refrigerator and the refrigerator-freezer, for if you buy a refrigerator when what you really need is a refrigerator-freezer, the results can be very disappointing. Some manufacturers have done little to eliminate this confusion or adopt clear standards of nomenclature. Indeed, some refer to both types of appliance as refrigerators; others designate some of their combination appliances as having �zero degree� freezers or �true freezers.� The following definitions should help to dispel some of the confusion which exists in consumers� minds. continued... The new Comet automobile Someone has suggested that the Comet may be the car for those who cannot decide between a full-size car and the compact models, as represented by Corvair, Falcon, Valiant, Rambler American, and Studebaker Lark. Actually the interior of the Comet is larger than the Falcon only in the trunk space, for both cars have the same passenger space dimensions and the same engines. Exteriorly, however, the Comet is bigger; it has a 4�-inch longer wheelbase, is 14 inches longer overall, and is about 115 pounds heavier than the Falcon. The Comet has dual headlamps while those on the Falcon are the older style single headlamps, which in CR�s opinion are preferable. continued... Hedge trimmers Reports and ratings of 9 popular brands of hedge trimmers and 2 hedge trimming attachments. Brands tested: Black & Decker, Craftsman, Disston Dragon, Hedgemaster, Hedgshear, Little Wonder, Skil, Sunbeam, Trimmer Boy Trimming hedges and shrubbery with a pair of hand-operated hedge shears is a tiresome and time-consuming task. Electric-motor-operated trimmers make light work of the hedge-trimming chore. Even a novice, with a little practice, can turn out a well-trimmed hedge in a fraction of the time�and likewise a fraction of the muscle-weariness�required for hand trimming. There is a certain amount of hazard in using a hedge trimmer, as there is with nearly all power tools, but there is a greater hazard with hedge trimmers than some other tools, because there is no way in which the cutting blades can be guarded. continued... Bargains from abroad It is not necessary to take a trip abroad in order to buy foreign bargains. This article tells how you can buy by mail. One of the joys of taking a trip is buying unusual items, or bargains, which can be brought back and displayed as souvenirs or mementos of the happy journey. Many people are not aware that it is also possible to get items from abroad by mail order, not quite so easily as they could buy something from Sears, perhaps, but with no great difficulty either. continued... 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The problem of fallout from nuclear tests Consumers� Research presents the informed opinion of a distinguished physicist in the field of nuclear energy on the vital question of fallout and its dangers. On the topic of nuclear fallout and its dangers, there is a welter of conflicting opinions, and it is most unfortunate that the views expressed often represent publicity-seeking attempts by zealots who have an ax to grind. When scientists seem to disagree on questions of such a fundamental nature, the lay public is not to be blamed for finding itself puzzled and confused, and ready to question, perhaps, the honesty and competence of the scientists concerned. continued... Tight watch bands can impair function of nerves of the hand A recent item in The New England Journal of Medicine reports damage to the nerves of a part of one hand which caused numbness of the thumb and the area at its base. Increase in the area of numbness finally caused the patient to resort to medical advice. No cause for the trouble was found, and during the next two months the normal lack of sensation extended to involve the index finger. continued... What�s in a name? The product may change and change and change again, but the old name goes on and on - The makers of Cafotan tablets, one of the patent medicines mentioned in our article on � Painkillers and �cold remedies� � in the October 1959 Bulletin, have written to Consumers� Research to say that the Cafotan made today differs in composition from the product which we discussed. As a matter of fact, says Premo Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Inc., the maker, there have been two changes in formulation since the tablets we examined were made. Originally Cafotan contained aspirin, phenacetin, caffeine, and quinine sulfate. Although the maker claims that this formulation was discontinued well over 10 years ago, during World War II, this 4-ingredient Cafotan is the kind that Consumers� Research obtained when we recently acquired samples of various drugs from the current stock of a busy retail drug store. During World War II, according to the maker, quinine sulfate was eliminated from the formula, leaving Cafotan for the time being as a straight �APC� tablet�aspirin, phenacetin, caffeine�not essentially different from dozens of other APC preparations. Then in 1958, Premo made yet another change, substituting sali-cylamide for aspirin. continued... Garden hose�plastic or rubber composition? Plastic garden hose is much lighter in weight and more convenient to handle than rubber hose, use of which is now limited mainly to industrial purposes. Consumers� Research has had several different brands and types of plastic hose in use and allowed them to be exposed to the elements all the year round for some years. Our observation has been that plastic hose is on the whole very satisfactory and has great advantages, particularly for a woman, in its lightness. As there are many brands on the market that are guaranteed for periods up to 12 years, there seems to be no point in attempting to differentiate between the specific brands of makes that carry a guarantee. continued... Devices sold for draining flooded basements Two electric-powered pumps and a gadget which uses water power to move waterWant to pump water up to a height of 6 feet at the rate of 300 gallons per hour�without an electric motor or gas engine? Advertisements for the Speedy Drainer seemed to promise such results, but actual performance in tests at Consumers� Research was much less impressive. continued... Concluding test findings on the new outboard motors Regular Features Include: The Consumers� Observation Post Editorial: Are home furnishings advertisers missing the boat? Dependability in a household appliance is what women want most. At least that is the view of B. A. Chapman, executive vice president of American Motors Corp., and general manager of the Kelvinator Division. If Mr. Chapman is correct in his analysis, there are a lot of home furnishings advertisers who are throwing away large sums on full pages in what are called the �home shelter� magazines. As a matter of fact, that is just what the foremost trade paper in the field thinks is happening. Reporting an analysis of the full-page advertisements in the April issues of House & Garden, Better Homes & Gardens, and Living, Louis Goodenough noted that something like one third of the ads showed people in formal or semi-formal evening clothes, and commented that in this country we don�t dress for dinner as the British often do. �It�s about time,� he said, that we �have a return to home furnishings that do something for today�s consumer.� continued... 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