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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Gas Dryer Service Manual
Service manual for the new stationary drum-back clothes dryers. This manual is somewhat valid for many Whirlpool and Kenmore gas dryers thru the 80s and beyond. Detailed information on checking and servicing gas burners. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1967 | 46 | 29mb | $12.99 |
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Robertshaw Oven Heat Control Instructions
Here is the instruction book packed with most gas ranges from 1950-1955 with specific instructions on how to use and maintain the gas oven controls. |
Gas Stoves Published by: Robertshaw |
1951 | 12 | 4mb | $12.99 |
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Your General Electric Dishwasher
This is a fascinating look at early mechanical dishwashing. It is the full owners manual and operating instructions to a very early GE dishwasher. At this time GE had only been manufacturing dishwashers for about five years. The page on detergents is particularly interesting as they state "the word detergent is new to most of us". |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1937 | 20 | 11mb | $11.99 |
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1961 to 1963 Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all Duomatic washer-dryers made between 1961 and 1963. Full specifications and control panel views featured for each machine, along with complete servicing and troubleshooting details. Models include:
CE716 1961 Top of the line top/rear control panel model.
CE714 1961 Middle of the line top/rear control panel model. CE712 1961 Bottom of the line top/rear control panel model. CE710 1961 Front mounted control panel/free-standing model. CE710U 1961 Front mounted control panel/under-counter model. CE736 1963 Top of the line top/rear control panel model. CE734 1963 Bottom of the line top/rear control panel model. CE730 1963 Front mounted control panel/free-standing model. CE730U 1963 Front mounted control panel/under-counter model. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 111 | 69mb | $12.99 |
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Beautiful 1958 GM Frigidaire Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here they are and these are absolutely gorgeous color brochures for the entire '58 line of Frigidaire Unimatic and Pulsamatic washers as well as Filtrator and Air-Flow dryers. This is the very last year of the Unimatic washer being produced for home use and more features were offered this year than ever before. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 14 | 21mb | $8.99 |
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How to use and enjoy your new Frigidaire Fabric-Master Electric Dryer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for all 1958 GM Frigidaire Dryers. Includes instructions for cleaning and maintaining Filtrator dryers, as well as Air-Flow dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 24 | 12mb | $11.99 |
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Apex Canister Vacuum Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the Apex Canister Vacuums including the Strato-Cleaner, Aero-Cleaner and the Cylinder Cleaner. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Apex |
1953 | 2 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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1965 Hotpoint Silhouette 15 Washer and Dryer Brochures
These brochures highlight the Silhouette series of Hotpoint washer and dryers. Abosolutey beautiful brochures to show off absolutely beautiful machines. Detailed images and specifications. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1965 | 18 | 36mb | $8.99 |
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Moncrief Furnace Brochure
Here is the full line of Moncrief home heating units from the early 1950's. Models highlighted:
Gas Fired Forced-Air, Gas Fired Gravity, Oil Fired, Oil Burner and Vaporizing Oil Fired units. |
Home Products Published by: Moncrief |
1950 | 8 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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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:
"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 | $12.99 |
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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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1980 Sears-Kenmore Builders Catalog
This is the complete contractor and builder catalog for professionals to pick out new appliances in their residential building projects. Kenmore Appliances included: Built-in Cooktops Built-in Ovens Electric Ranges Drop-in Ranges Gas Ranges Range Hoods Micro-Classic Microwave Range Combinations Microwave Ovens Side by Side Refrigerators Top Freezer Refrigerators Frostless Refrigerators-Freezers Automatic Defrost Refrigerator-Freezers Dishwashers Garbage Disposers Trash Compactor Hot Water Sink Dispenser Water Heaters Coin-Operated Commercial Washers and Dryers Automatic Washers and Dryers Wood Burning Fireplaces Central Heating Furnaces Split System Heat Pumps Wall Air-Conditioners Central Vacuum Cleaner System |
Full Catalog Published by: Kenmore |
1980 | 31 | 40mb | $8.99 |
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The Final Model of the Direct Drive General Electric AW6 Automatic Washers
Here is a brochure for the GE AW6 Automatic Washer, with the direct drive transmission and 1140rpm spin speed. This is the last design before GE switched to a belt drive system in 1951. Images and full specifications included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 2 | 2mb | $8.99 |
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1967-1971 Sears Kenmore Sales Circulars - Automatic Dishwashers
In the late 1960's and early 1970's Sears would mail large format (12.5" x 11") advertising circulars. Here is a collection of the Dishwasher sections from my collection of these circulars from 1967 to 1971. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1971 | 16 | 42 | $8.99 |
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Blackstone Royalist Washer and Dryer Brochures
Blackstone washer model 350S and dryer model 193, beautiful color brochures with images and specifications. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Blackstone |
1957 | 4 | 10mb | $8.99 |
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Basic Service Facts - Automatic Washers
This is a fantastic beginners manual for learning how Whirlpool/Kenmore belt drive automatic washers work. Covers both how the machine washes clothes as well as the major mechanical aspects of the machine and how those parts work. Sections Include: The Principals of Washing
Electrical Components Water System Components Servicing the Gear Case and Superstructure How the Automatic Washer Operates Machine Sub-Assembly Components I highly recommend this document for anyone interested in belt-drive Whirpool or Kenmore automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1956 | 36 | 51mb | $12.99 |
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1970 Maytag Dishwasher Brochure
Very fun brochure highligting the Maytag top-of-the line dishwasher of the early 1970s. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 6 | 29mb | $8.99 |
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Beautiful 1960 Whirlpool Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a wonderful brochure with stunning illustrations and information on the entire 1960 line of Whirlpool Automatic Washers, Dryers and Combination Washer-Dryers |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1960 | 8 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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1958 Hotpoint Console Television Brochures
Concolse televion set brochures, great vintage sets Lowboy and Vertical cabinet models. |
Television Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 13 | 29mb | $8.99 |
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Early Frigidaire Dryer Service Manual
Here is the earliest Frigidaire dryer service manual that we have found. Frigidaire didn't actually produce their own dryers until 1952. Before they were all electric models made for them by Hamilton. This covers all the early pre-Filtrator Hamilton made Frigidaire Dryers. Models: TJ-60, TJ-61, TO-60, TO-61. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1949 | 17 | 14mb | $12.99 |
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Every laundry day you'll be proud of the way they get your clothes clean
Wonderful brochures produced by General Motors for their entire line of 1/18 full size, stacked and portable washers and dryers. Full images, specifications and control panel views. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1978 | 12 | 11mb | $8.99 |
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1972 Maytag Automatic Washers Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the majority of the quintessential Maytag washers of the 1970's. Sections include: General information and control panels, specifications, cycle charts, installation, comprehensive troubleshooting and service procedures, how to access all parts, wiring diagrams and electrical circuity. Models include: A106, A206, A406, A606, A806, A107, A207, A407. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1972 | 97 | 50mb | $14.99 |
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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 | $12.99 |
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1959-1960 Philco-Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Combination Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to Philco-Bendix's first 27" compact style combination washer-dryers. Models include CE792, CE794, CE700, CE702, CE704, CE700U. Manual includes full specifications, cycle operations charts, complete troubleshooting and servicing instructions. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1960 | 137 | 118mb | $12.99 |
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1980 General Electric Dishwashers, Trash-Compactors and Food-Waste Disposers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 GE Electric Dishwashers, Trash Compactors and Food-Waste Disposers. Full control panel display images, machines photos and full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Potscrubber Built-In Dishwashers Potscrubber III Built-In Dishwashers Portable/Convertible Dishwashers Trash Compactors Food Waste Disposers |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1980 | 8 | 10mb | $8.99 |
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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.