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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Use and Care of your New General Electric Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions to the 1957 GE Automatic Washers. Beautiful illustrations and images of throughout. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 28 | 13mb | $11.99 |
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Frigidaire Cermaic Compact 30 Electric Range Service Manual
Service manual to Frigidaire Ceramic Cooktop and oven electric ranges. Models include: RBE-539C. Complete servicing instructions and wiring diagrams. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 39 | 33mb | $14.99 |
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1971 General Electric Small Appliances Brochure
Full brochure highlighting many of the available small appliances in the early 1970s. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1971 | 6 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid 15 Series Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instruction for all 15 series top loading KitchenAid portable dishwashers. Models include:
variCycle: KD-5, KDA-5, KDW-5,
Electra: KDY-5, KDE-5, KDC-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1964 | 16 | $11.99 | |
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1967-1968-1969 Sears Kenmore Sales Circulars - Washers and Dryers
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 Washer and Dryer sections from my collection of these circulars. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1969 | 18 | 47mb | $8.99 |
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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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Owners Manual For Your New 1965 Kenmore Automatic Washer
Here is the full owners manual and operating instructions packed with most Kenmore automatic washers models below the Lady Kenmore for 1965. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 36 | 25mb | $11.99 |
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Apex Wash-A-Matic 6010-6011 Series Service Manual
Service manual for servicing 1956 Apex Wash-a-Matic automatic washers. Sections include: Complete details of Wash-A-Matic, Specifications, Quick Reference Data, Timer Cycle Chart, Tools, Drive Mechanism, Drive Yoke and Counter Weight-Main Bearing Assembly, Water Value and Spin Pilot Valve, Safety Valve, Pump, Timer, Service instructions, Complaints-causes-remedies. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Apex |
1956 | 37 | 15mb | $12.99 |
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Eureka Canister Vacuum Brochures
Here are some beautiful Eureka vacuum cleaner sales literature brochures highlighting their 1975 line, both power head and straight suction models. Models include: 1288, 1266, 1261, 1255, 1248, 1246, 1245, 3560, 3460, 3440, 3360, 3240 and 3220. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Eureka |
1975 | 26 | 35mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Frigidaire Dryer Owners Manual
No Matter What You Wash and Wear You’ll Feel Like A Queen Complete Owners manual and operating instructions to all 1960 Frigidaire Filtrator and Air-Flow electric Dryers. Models inlucde: DCI-60, DI-60, DCD-60, DD-60, DS-60. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 32 | 24mb | $11.99 |
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1967 Easy Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures from Easy highlighting their 1967 line of Automatic Washers. This probably was their first year of variable-speed control machines. Images and specifications included. Models include: WA-355, WA-344, WA-322, WA-323, WA-321. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1967 | 14 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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1965 Hamilton Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all Hamilton Automatic Washers from the mid 1960's. Full Specifications, Timer Cycle Charts, Installation, Cabinet Service, Agitator and Spin Tub, Transmission Service, Collector Tub, Suspension, Water Carrying Parts, Controls, Timer and Wiring Diagrams. Models include: WA205WI WA215WI WA315WI WS315WI WA405WI WASOSWI WASOSCI |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hamilton |
1965 | 38 | 35mb | $12.99 |
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For Care-Free Living Set Your Heart on Crosley-Bendix
Full appliance catalog showing off Bendix and Crosley appliances and kitchens. Includes: washers and dryers, washer-dryer combos, ranges, sinks and disposers, dishwashers, freezers, room air conditioners, refrigerators, water heaters, radios and televison sets. Full images and specifications for all models! |
Full Catalog Published by: Bendix |
1954 | 16 | 17mb | $8.99 |
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Westinghouse Electric Dishwasher Service Manual
Full service manual for Westinghouse Roll-Out Dishwashers. Valid for many machines from the late 40's thru the mid 1950's. Models highlighted are DWB-480, DWB-4850, DWB-24, DWB-13. Sections include: Parts of the Dishwasher, Dishwasher Facts, What to do When, Parts Replacement, Lubricants and Detergents. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1953 | 32 | 24mb | $12.99 |
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KitchenAid 5 Series Top-Loading Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 5 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. Models include: KDC-5 (Electra) KDA-5 (Vari-Cycle)
KDW-5 (Vari-Cycle) |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 20 | 8mb | $14.99 |
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Blackstone Automatic Washers 250-350 Service Manual
Complete service manual to Blackstone washers from 1954 to 1958. Models 250 and 350. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1957 | 52 | 39mb | $12.99 |
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A Tale of a Tub
This is an absolutely adorable book produced by the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry for the Tale of a Tub exhibit by Maytag. Descriptions of the exhibit along with Dick and Jane style illustrations are included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 20 | 34mb | $8.99 |
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1980 General Electric Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some sales literature brochures from the 1979/1980 line of GE Dishwashers. Images and Specifications included for each model. Both built-in and Portable/Convertible models included. Models include:
GSD1200S, GSD1000S, GSD900X, GSD650W, GSD551W, GSD400W, GSD1200, GSD1000, GSD900, GSC950W, GSC650W, SGSC450W, GSD400W, GSD390W. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1980 | 17 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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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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Maytag Announces a Totally New Concept in Laundry Room Design for Multiple Housing of all Types
Maytag coin-op Washer and Dryer sales brochure showing possible layouts and product descriptions. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1974 | 8 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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1975 Frigidaire Coin-Operated Washers and Dryer Brochure
Brochures highlighting the commercial line of Frigidaire Laundry products during the mid 1970's. Models WCD-M and WCD-MLP are solid tub rollermatic machines, the last full size solid tub Frigidiare ever produced. Model WC-M and DCT-M are the 1-18 style Frigidaire coin-op washer and matching dryer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1975 | 6 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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Consumer Bulletin - November 1956 - Gas Ranges and Portable Typewriters
For November of '56 Consumer Bulletin tests full size gas ranges. Brands include: Caloric Ultramatic, Chambers, Detroit Jewell, Florence Custom Deluxe, Kenmore Twin Oven, Magic Chef, Maytag Dutch Oven , Montgomery Ward, Norge, Roper, Tappan and Welbuilt DeLuxe Other interesting reports in this issue include: Portable Typewriters ((Erika 10, Everest Jolson, Olympia DeLuxe SM3, Optima Elite 3, Remington Quiet-Riter, Remington TraveiRiter, Royal Quiet DeLux e , Smith-Corona Silent - Super, Underwood Deluxe Quiet Tab and the Underwood Leader). Car Radiator Ornaments, Automobile Anti-Freeze, Amana Refrigerator-Freezer Combination, Power Chain Saws (13 Brands). |
Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1956 | 32 | 28mb | $8.99 |
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Important Tips on the Use and Care of your Frigidaire Washer
Generic laundering guide that was packed with every Frigidaire washer model produced in the late 1960's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1969 | 16 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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In-Sink-Erator Reversing Action Disposer Brochure
"TWO-DIRECTIONAL SHREDDING!" Here is a brochure highlighting the In-Sink-Erator Food Waste Disposer from the early 1950s. Complete images, specifications and installation information included. This is from a time when In-Sink-Erator an independent company and was made by the In-Sink-Erator Manufacturing Company - Racine, WI. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: In-Sink-Erator |
1951 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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1959 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual introducing the very first Velva-Power Easy Washers. The 1959 Easy Automatic Washer series Golden Regent and Riviera. Models ADK and ABK. Sections include full specifications, Installation, Operating Instructions, Cycle of Operation Charts, Tools, Dismantling, Reassembly, Replacement of Parts, Adjustment, Troubleshooting Charts and Wiring Diagrams/Schematics. The 1959 Automatic Washers Models ADK and ABK are equipped with a completely new, revolutionized, sealed transmission. This new "Velva Powered" transmission (equipped with a direct drive motor) has been thoroughly field tested commercially and in homes. It requires no belts, pulleys, solenoids, or other devices, such as "cut off" switches. The limited out-put torque clutch in the transmission accomplishes two definite purposes. It permits gradual acceleration of the wash tub without overloading the motor and controls the spin speed, preventing the tub from reaching high r.p.m. when subjected to extremely unbalanced loads, eliminating the need for any cut-off device. An internal brake applied automatically at the end of the cycle allows the spin tub to come to a smooth gliding stop. Automatic shifting from agitation to spin is accomplished by means of a two-speed, heavy duty, reversible, :Y3 H.P., 115 V., 60 cycle motor. An overload protector built into the motor prevents motor "burn-out." A completely new type of discharge pump directly driven by the motor further eliminates pulleys and belts. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1959 | 48 | 38mb | $12.99 |
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