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KitchenAid 67 Series Front Loading Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual


Published by KitchenAid in 1967-- Complete owners manuals and operating instructions to all 67 series KitchenAid Front Loading automatic dishwashers from the late 1960s. Models include the Regency KDR-67 and the Deluxe KDD-67.

Number of Pages: 20
File Size: 13mb
Download Fee: $11.99

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Thumbnail Image of Download 1978 GM-Frigidaire Microwave Oven Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual to all Frigidaire Microwave Ovens.

Models Included: RCM-5, RCM-7, RWM-7, RCM-9
Microwave Ovens
Published by:
Frigidaire
0 86 110mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1975 Frigidaire Wall Ovens and 30 Inch Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1975 Frigidaire home 30" wide electric cooking ranges along with all 1975 Frigidaire Wall Ovens. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.

Models include:
Wall Ovens: RBG-94, RBG-97, RBE-94, RBE-97
30" Ranges: RB-530, RBG-533, RBE-533, RBEG-539C.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1975 80 123mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1976 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Range Service Manual
Complete service manual to 1976 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Electric Range and Oven, model REG-39CD.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1976 40 60mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1977 Frigidaire Built-In Touch-N-Cook Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to 1977 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Built in cooking appliances.

Models include: REG-539CD, RE-94D, RB139D.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1977 68 106mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1973 Frigidaire Ceramic Ceramatop Range Service Manual
Complete service manual to Frigidaire ceramic top range model number RCDE3-37CU. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1973 39 62mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1976 Frigidaire Built-In Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1976 Frigidaire built-in electric ranges and wall ovens. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.

Models include:
R-530, RG-533, RE-537, REG-539C, RB-131, RB-133, RB-137C, RG-94, RE-94, RG-97, RE-97
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1976 95 130mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1979 Frigidaire 30 Inch Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1979 Frigidaire home 30" wide electric cooking ranges. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.

Models include:
RE-636VG, REG-638VG, REG-639CVG, REM-638VG, REM639CVG
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1979 86 113mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1968 Frigidaire Free-Standing Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1968 Frigidaire 30" and 40" free standing electric ranges.

Models include:
30" Ranges: RSA-30N, RS-30N, RS-35N, RD-35N, RDG-38N, RCDG-39N, RE-30N, RSAE-30N, RSE-36N, RDE-38N, RCDE-39N, RCIE-39N, RXE-39N

40" Ranges: RS-10N, RD-20N, RDDG-20N, RCDG-71N, RSE-15N, RDE-20N, RCIE-75N

24" Ranges: RAN-4, RAH-4
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1968 74 106mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1968 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer N Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1968 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models.

Models include:
D-100N, D-116N, FD123TN, FD-141TN, FCDM-148N, FPD-121TN, FPD-146TN, FPD-146TAN, FPD-166TN, FPD-166TAN, FPD-144BN
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1968 95 71mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Frigidaire Basic Refrigeration Home Study Course
Here is a great primer to learning how to service 20th century refrigerator-freezers. It is a home study course from Frigidaire although this is valid for most brands of refrigerators.

Topics include:
Basic Food Preservation,
Fundamentals of Refrigeration,
Systems and Components
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1978 64 71mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1953-1958 Frigidaire Refrigerator Parts Catalog
Here is a complete catalog with illustrations of parts, part names and part numbers for all Frigidaire Home Refrigerator-Freezers.

Models Include...
1953 Models:
AS-44, AS-44F, AS-61, AS-83, AS-76, SS-77, DS-90, OS-106, IS-106, IS-106P, IS-108, IS-108P, MS-86, MS-90, SS-72, SS-74, SS-86, SS-86P, SS-97, SS-114

1954 Models:
AT-44, AT-61, CT-70, CT-701, CT-702,CTD-84, CTD-84P, CTD-841, CTD-841P, CTD-842, CTD-842P, CTD-103, CTD-1031, CTD-1032, CTD-103S, CTI-103, CTI-103P, CTI-1031, CTI-1031P, CTI-1032, CTI-1032P, CTI-130, CTI-130P, CTI-1301, CTI-1301P, CTI-1302, CTI-1302P, CTI-150, CTI-150P, CTI-1501, CTI-1501P, CTI-1502, CTI-1502P, ST-76, ST-761, ST-762, STD-76, STD-761, STD-762, STD-91, STD-91P, STD-911, STD-911P, STD-912, STD-912P, STD-110, STD-1101, STD-1102

1955 Models:
AY-44, AY-61, CDV-84, CDV-103, CDV-103P, CDV-1031, CDV-1031P, CDV-1032, CDV-1032P, CDV-103S, CDV-112S, CIV-84, CIV-84P, CIV-841, CIV-842, CIV-841P, CIV-842P, CIV-1121P, CIY-1122P, CIV-112, CIV-112P, CIV-1121, CIV-1122, CIV-115, CIV-115P, CIV-1151, CIV-1152, CIV-1151P, CIV-1152P, CIV-1501P, CIV-1502P, CIV-143, CIV-143P, CIV-1431, CIV-1431P, CIV-1432, CIV-1432P, CIV-150, CIV-150P, CIV-1501, CIV-1502, SV-76, SDV-76, SV-76S, SDV-91, SDV-91P, SDV-911, SDV-912, SDV-110, SDV-91S, SDV-911P, SDV-912P, SDV-91PS

1956 Models:
A-44-56, A-61-56, CP-120-56, PCP-120-56, CP-143-56, PCP-143-56, FD-95-56, PFD-120-56, FD-120-56F0-95-56, FD-120-56, FDS-120-56, FDS-121-56, FI-121, PFI-121-56, FIW-150, S-80-56, S-80-56, SA-80-56, SS-80-56, SS-80-56, SAW-81, SSW-81, SA-80-56, SS-80-56, SAW-81, SSW-81, S-101-56, PS-101-56, S-121-56, SS-101-56

1957 & 1958 Models:
CP-123-57, CP-141-57, CP-125-58, CP-144-58, CP-123-57, CP-141-57, CP-125-58, CP-144-58, PGP-141-57, PCP-144-58, D-11S-58, FD-101-57, FD-102-57, FD-120-57, FD-120-57, PFD-120, FD-122-58, FD-122-58, FI-120-57, FI-123-58, FI-120-57, FI-123-58, PFI-120-57, PFI-123-58, FI-121-57, FI-122-58, FI-121-57, FI-122-58, PFI-122-58, FP-142-58, FP-142-58, FS-101-57, FD-104-58, FD-104-58, PFS-101-57, PFD-104-58, S-80-57, SA-81-57, S-8-58, SA-8-58, S-80-57, SA-81-57, SS-81-57, S-8-58, SA-8-58, SS-8-58, SS-81-57, SS-8-58, S-104-57, S-124-57, D-11-58, D-13-58, S-104-57, S-124-57, D-11-58, D-13-58, PD-11-58

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 any vintage Frigidaire appliance.
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1958 634 145mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1965 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer J Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1965 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models. Also included is the supplement for servicing their brand new automatic ice maker.

Models include:
S-10J, D-10J, D-12J, D-14J, FD-12TJ, FDA-13TJ, FD-13TJ, FD-14BJ, FCDM-14J, FPD-12TJ, FPDA-14TJ, FPD-14TJ, FPDA-14BJ, FPD-14BJ, FPD-16BJ, FPD-19BJ, FPI-12TJ, FPI-14TJ, FPI-14BJ, FPI-16BJ, FPI-19BJ, FPI-16BAJ.
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1965 120 103mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1966 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer K Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1966 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models.

Models include:
S-10K,D-10K, D-12K, D-14L, FDA-12TK, FDA-13TK, FD-13TK, FDA-14BK, FCDM-14K, FPDA-14-12TK, FPDA-14TK
Refrigerators/Freezers
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Frigidaire
1965 96 72mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1955 ABC-O-Matic Automatic Washer Service Manual
Full and comprehensive service manual to the 1955 line of ABC-O-Matic automatic and semi-automatic washers. Service bulletins also included at the end of the document.

Models include: 61, 71, 81 and 91.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
ABC-O-Matic
1955 56 77mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1965-1966 Frigidaire Coin-Operated Washers Service Manual
Here are the service manuals to the first Super-Duty transmission commercial/coin-op automatic washers from Frigidaire. These are the 1010rpm spin/18 minute cycle washers.

Models include: WCOJ, WCOJ-M, WCOJ-LP, WCOJ-MLP, WCK, WCK-LP, WCK-M, WCK-MLP.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1965 132 171mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1964 Montgomery Ward Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Here are the complete use/care and operating instructions to Montgomery Ward's Signature portable dishwasher model FFT-977 and FFT-937.


Dishwashers
Published by:
Montgomery Ward
1964 12 22mb $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
Published by:
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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Brochures for the Gambles line of Wringer Washers


Wringer Washers
Published by:
Marquette (Gambles Stores)
1953 8 13mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Hotpoint Commercial Electric Cooking Brochure
This brochure highlights the Hotpoint "Glamour Line" of commercial cooking appliances. Products include Ovens, Griddles, Ranges, Broilers, Fry Kettles and the new Super Range with "Recipe Robotrol".


Commercial/Industrial Products
Published by:
Hotpoint
1951 4 6mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1956 General Electric Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to General Electric's Automatic Washer model WA-750N.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
General Electric
1956 40 22mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1965 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the all 1965 Hotpoint automatic washers. These are the older solid tub/Fountain Filter Hotpoint washers produced at the Chicago factory.

Sections Include:

SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION
CONTROL SERVICING
TIMER IDENTIFICATION
Timer and Rotary Switch Mounting
Rotary Switches
Rocker Switches
Installation of Rotary Switches
Timer Operation
Timer Knobs
COMPONENT SERVICING
Washer Top Mounting
Lid Assembly
Water Inlet System L.P.C.
Rinse Additive and Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Agitator
Agitator Drive Block
Spin Tub
Balance Control Switch
Drain Pump
Seal Replacement
Suds-Stor Valve and Pump
Drive Motor
Diagonal Support Assembly
Drive Belt Removal and Adjustment
Model and Serial Numbers
TRANSMISSION
Operation
Transmission Servicing
Transmission Centering
WASHER SERVICE ANALYSIS
WIRING DIAGRAMS
TIMER CYCLE CHART FOR SINGLE SPEED WASHERS
TIMER CYCLE CHART FOR TWO SPEED WASHERS
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Hotpoint
1965 48 27mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - September 1959
Appliance Manufacturer 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 design and manufacturing areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century.

Index of the September 1959 Issue


On The Cover:
After extensive field testing and test marketing, Maytag is introducing its combina¬tion washer-dryer nationally. The stripped-down Maytag combo pictured on this month's cover shows the rubber-mounted transmission system, water level meter and the blower condenser system. For the complete product engineering story, including Maytag's integrated control approach, read the feature on page 38.

Featured Articles:
Washington: Government Releases Refrigerator Market Study
Covers U.S. export, production licensing potential in 5 nations.

An Editorial: Are Appliances Losing Ground?
Production's booming, but the share of total market is dropping.

Stromberg-Carlson’s Modular Approach to Engineering
Component size standardization solves inventory, sales problem.

Cover Story—Design of the Month—Maytag’s Combination.
Washer-dryer integrates control of washing and drying functions..

Production Tips in Appliance Manufacturing
A series of short-short ideas in handling, processing, assembly.,

How To Get The Right Motor-Relay Combination
A fundamental article on this important product engineering job.

Motorola Designs Printed Circuits for Fast, Easy Servicing
Boards remove from tv set in seconds, make circuit tests simple.

GE Gains High-Stacking from New Packaging for Toaster
Strengthened core in corrugated paper brings storage efficiency.

Payne Uses Radiant Heat To Boost Water Heater Efficiency
Painted-on agent uses 80 percent of radiant heat usually wasted.

Paper Coating Protects Blackstone Stainless Tops In Drawing
Handling and forming scratches, imperfections are eliminated.

Plastic Shield Protects Philco Predicta TV Picture Tubes
Clear, tough material eliminates separate glass protective unit.

GE Switches To Paper for Production Wiping Operations
One-use wipers aid in plant cleanliness, efficiency and quality.

Bulletin Board, News of the Suppliers, People, Appliance Sales & Shipments Appliance Manufacturer Notes What’s New in Appliances, Advertising Index, The Editor’s Random Harvest, Bulletin Board, News of the Suppliers, People, Appliance Sales & Shipments, Appliance Manufacturer Notes, What’s New in Appliances, Advertising Index, The Editor’s Random Harvest

What’s New In Appliances Section:
Norge Dispensomat Washer, Copper Core Water Heaters, Hoover Floor-Washer, Permaglas Gas Fired Boilers, Arvin Stereo, General Electric Baby Food Warmer, NuTone Range Hood, Cornwall Heated Folding Table, Motorola Clock Radio, Sunbeam Vacuum Cleaner, Speed Queen-Kelvinator-Westinghouse 1960 Washers being unveiled.


Advertisers in this issue:
Alan Wood Steel Company, Alden Products Company, Alliance Manufacturing Co., Inc, Amerock Corporation, Amp, Incorporated, Amplex Division, Chrysler Corp, Atlas Tool & Mfg. Co, Barber-Colman Company, Baso, Inc, Belden Manufacturing Company, Bemis Bros. Bag Company, Bentley, Harris Mfg. Co, Berkeley Storage Company, Bootz Manufacturing Company, Bridgeport Thermostat Division, Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Co., Brown-Li Pe-Chap In Division, Gmc, Bundy Tubing Company, Carr Fastener Company, Div. United-Car Fastener Corp, Circle F Manufacturing Co, Cly-Del Manufacturing Company, Coating Products, Columbus Coated Fabrics Corp, Continental Screw Company, Controls Company Of America, Cords Limited Div, Essex Wire Corp, Corning Glass Works, Crucible Steel Co., Dole Valve Company, The, Dollin Corporation, Eaton Manufacturing Co, Electric Cord Sets, Inc, Electrix Corporation, Emerson Electric Mfg. Co, Essex Wire Corp., Federal Pacific Electric Co, General Electric Co., Appliance Controls Div, General Industries Co., The, Glass Laboratories, Inc, Gray Company, Grayson Controls Division, Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Co, Grigoleit Company, Grotnes Machine Works, H. F. Hanscom & Co., Inc, Hart Manufacturing Company, Heyman Manufacturing Co, Inland Steel Co, Johns-Manville Corp, King-Seeley Corporation, Leviton Mfg. Co., Lux Clock Mfg. Co.,, Mahon, R. C., Company, Masland Duraleather Co, Mcgill Manfacturing Co., , Mcquay-Norris Manufacturing Co. Mechanical Industries Production Co, Mechanical Products, Inc, Metals & Controls, A Div. Of Texas Instruments, Inc., Methode Mfg. Corp, Milford Rivet & Machine Co, Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co, Moraine Products Division, Gmc, National Lock Company, Norgren-Stemac, Inc, Ohio Rubber Company, Olin-Mathieson Chemical Corp, Packard Electric Division, Gmc, Penn Metal Company, Inc, Proctor Electric Co, Pyramid Mouldings, Inc, Ranco Inc, R-B-M “Control” Div.-Essex Wire Corp, Reading Tube Corporation, Redmond Company, Inc, Reynolds Metals Co, Rochester Products Division-General Motors Corporation, Rockwell Products Corp., Roll Formed Products Co, Royal Electric Corporation ,Screw And Bolt Corporation Of America, Southern Screw Company, Stalwart Rubber Company, Stevens Manufacturing Co., Thermac Company, Tinnerman Products, Trenton Tubular Products Div.-Trenton Pipe Nipple Co, Ucinite Company-Div. United-Carr Fastener Corp., United States Steel Corporation Columbia-Geneva Steel Tennessee Coal & Iron American Steel & Wire United States Steel Supply, United States Steel Export Co, Varflex Corporation, Wales-Strippit, Inc.-Houdaille Industries, Weirton Steel Company, Wheeling Steel Corporation, Wiegand, Edwin L., Co, Wire & Cable Div.-Essex Wire Corp, Wisconsin Porcelain Company
Trade Publications
Published by:
Appliance Manufacturer
1959 108 45mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Welbilt Gas and Electric Ranges plus Under-Counter Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure from Welbilt highlighting their line of gas and electric ranges plus their line of dishwashers in the mid 1980s.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Welbilt
1984 8 9mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - April 1957
Appliance Manufacturer 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 design and manufacturing areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century.

Index of the April 1957 Home Laundry Issue


On The Cover:
The six combination washer-dryer units being produced and marketed by appliance manufacturers are shown on this month’s cover. These products are the keynote for the discussion of their potential by the manufacturers — Easy, General Electric, Hotpoint, Westinghouse, Philco, Whirlpool. All have their own ideas on how much, how soon. The views are on page 43.


Featured Articles:
An Editorial—The Sky Is the Limit
Laundry appliance potentials have never been greater.

Cover Story: What Lies Ahead for Washer-Dryer Combinations. . .
Six men toss out some ideas on how much and how soon.

Maytag's New Look in Washer Assembly Lines
Flexible power—and—free conveyor simplifies handling of Highlander Washers.

How Westinghouse Fabricates Space Mate Dryer Drums
New machines bring both product and production gains.

Imagineering Toward 1965 Is Goal of AHLMA Meeting
To stir thought on materials, production and product.

Dryer Education Program Strives to Smooth Production
Charles Rippe of Hamilton gives answers about effort.

Design of the Month—Norge's Luxury Line Dryer
A look at how the objectives in design were achieved.

Is the Ironer Market Dead?
Ironrite’s Richard Gottlieb offers some candid views.

How Hotpoint Designed the Wonderinse Dispenser
Fabric Softening agent is injected during rinse cycle.

Automatic Gas Range Conference Works Two Ways
Program works for exchange of ideas with the editors.

What's New in Major Appliances and Electric Housewares
A round-up of the latest news in products and design. Products covered:
Air-d-lux Room Cooler,
Airtemp Automobile Air Conditioner,
Frigidaire Food Freezer,
Eureka Vacuum Cleaner,
All Metal Lewyt Vacuum Cleaner,
Trion Air Cleaner.


Monthly Departments:
The Editor's Random Harvest, AM Highlights the News, Calendar of Industry Meetings, A Report from Washington, New Products Showcase, Appliance Manufacturer Notes, News of the Suppliers,
A Peek at the Decision-Makers, New Bulletins, Advertising Index, Jim Dandy Says


Full Page Vintage Ads:
Packard Motors, Lamson and Sessions Hardware, Stemco Thermostats, Philco uses Distinctive Finishes, AMP Wire Connectors, Gaylord Appliance Boxes, Guardian Electric, Fairmont Aluminum, Fiberfil, Danly Preses, Dahlstrom Machinery, Delco Electric Motors, Peters-Dahlton Power Spray Washes, Gear Specialties, Glidden Finishes, Torrington Fan Blades, Alan Wood Steel for Electrolux Vacuums, BF Goodrich Rivets, Revere Aluminum, Tinnerman Speed Nuts, Pittsburgh Paints, Waste King uses International Paper, DuPont, Speed Queen uses McQuay-Norris ignition, Wean Equipment, Dot Escutcheon Fasteners, Amerock Hardware, Philco uses Dulux Enamel, Essex Electric Cords, Telechron Timer Motors, Link-Lock Fasteners, Apollo Metal, Copeland Compressors, Garlock Pump Seals, Potter and Brumfield, Allegheny Ludlum, GM Steel tubing by Rochester Products, Parker-Kalon Fasteners, Cleveland Presses, American Lava Die Press, Reading Tube, SPS Hardware, Incoloy Mesh Screens, Dupont Freon, Fasco Appliance Motors, Southern Scew, Taylor-Winfield, Inland Steel, Stuco Appliance Motors, Wallace Tool and Die, Dole Water Valves, Ranco Air Conditioning Controls, Morain Products Div of GM, Packard Wiring, Crucible Steel, Ransburg Porcelain Enamel, Daton Rubber Solves Three Problems in: Automatic Clothes Dryer, Home Workshop Tool, Automatic Clothes Washer, Miro-bright Coating Products, Driver-Harries Electric Heating Elements, Weirton Steel, DuPont Lucite, Glidden Paint on Maytag Washers and Dryers, Clearing Press, Ohio Knife, Lancaster Glass used in Westinghouse Laundromat Washers and Dryers, Sherwin-Williams Industrial Finishes.

Double Full Page Vintage Ad Spreads:
Union Boxes, Reynolds Alumnium Portable TV Cabinets, Doehler-Jarvis Cameras, General Electric non-Synchronous Control.

Other Ads:
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Trade Publications
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Appliance Manufacturer
1957 140 61mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1961 Norge Wringer Washer Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting Norge wringer washers from the early 1960's.


Wringer Washers
Published by:
Norge
1961 14 15mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1953 Bendix Economat Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top of the line Bendix Economat washer with the rubber squeeze tub.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Bendix
1953 28 29mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Speed Queen Compact Combo Service Manual
Speed Queen's combination washer-dryer was called the "Compact Combo" as it was only 25 5/8" wide. Here is the complete service manual to this super rare machine. Sections include: Specifications, Timer Chart, Wiring Diagram, Pre-Installation, Installation, Service Procedures, Testing Procedures, Adjustments and Service Helps.


Combination Washer/Dryers
Published by:
Speed Queen
1962 1962 25mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Hotpoint Automatic Washer Operating Instructions
Operating instruction card for washer model LW2606


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Hotpoint
1962 6 3mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Catalog of Replacement Parts for 12 Series KitchenAid Dishwashers
Full parts catalog showing illustrations of all parts along with part numbers. Models include KD-12, KD-22, KD-32, KD-42 and KD-52.

This document makes doing internet searches for vintage parts much easier as you will have the official KitchenAid part numbers.
Dishwashers
Published by:
KitchenAid
1960 40 18mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Instructions For the Use and Care of the Hoover 150 Cleaning Ensemble
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the Hoover model 150 vacuum.


Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
Hoover
1936 24 8mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download All Dryers Are Not Created Equal
Just like the automatic washer comparison guide available here as well, here is Maytag's just as interesting comparison of Maytag dryers to Frigidaire, Whirlpool/Kenmore and General Electric dryers.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Maytag
1977 16 16mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse 1965-1967 Continental Range and Oven Owners Manuals
Here is a set of six different owners manuals for several Westinghouse Continental Ranges from 1965 thru 1967.

Models include: KEE3H, KEE3J, OSE3E, KEE3B, KGC, KGC30, KHC30 and other models from the mid 1960's including the double oven models.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Westinghouse
1967 102 42mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1950 Westinghouse Clothes Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to the 1950 Westinghouse Clothes Dryer model D-5.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1950 20 10mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse Laundromat Service Manual
Full service manual for Westinghouse Laundromat models LAC-30, LCC-30, LCG-30


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1962 48 35mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1957 Comprehensive Hoover Vacuum Cleaner Service Manual
One of the most comprehensive vacuum cleaner service manuals that Hoover ever produced. You will find in this Handbook information covering the operation, maintenance and repair of Hoover cleaners and other appliances made since 1919.

Sections Include:
Introduction
Standard Hoover Service
Care of The Hoover Cleaner
Lubrication Chart
CHAPTER I-LOCATING THE TROUBLE
CHAPTER 2-TESTING AND REPAIRING HOOVER UPRIGHT CLEANERS
Major Parts of Hoover Cleaners
Part 1-Handle and Cord Assembly
Part 2--Bag Assembly
Part 3--Motor and Fan Assembly
Part 4--Main Casting Assembly
Part 5-Agitator and Brush Roll
Part 6-Finish and Appearance of the Cleaner
Part 7-Hand Cleaners and Pixie
Part 8-Cleaning Tools
CHAPTER 3-TESTING THE COMPLETED SERVICE JOB
CHAPTER 4-DISMANTLING HOOVER CLEANERS
CHAPTER 6-TANK AND CANISTER CLEANER
CHAPTER 7-ELECTRIC IRONS
CHAPTER 8-COFFEE POT
CHAPTER 9-FLOOR POLISHERS and PIXIE
CHAPTER 10-FLOOR WASHERS

Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
Hoover
1957 107 61mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Plan For Telephones in the Home You Build
Here is a brochure from Bell Telephone giving advice on "good telephone planning" when you design and build your new home.


Miscellaneous
Published by:
Bell Telephone
1950 4 4mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1964 Easy Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting both the gas and electric Easy Combination Washer-Dryers with the exclusive Surge 'n Spin Water Extraction. Images, full control panel views and thorough specifications for each machine included.


Combination Washer/Dryers
Published by:
Easy
1964 4 4mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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 $9.99
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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 1974 to 1978 General Electric Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive technical and service manual to all General Electric Dishwashers made from 1974 thru 1978.

Sections include Model Information, Service Procedures, Wiring Diagrams, Timer Increment Charts, Service Notes.
Dishwashers
Published by:
General Electric
1978 138 75mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1971 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1971 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include:

RS-305, RSE-365, RDG-355, RDG-385, RDE-385, RCIE-395, RD-155, RDG-205, RDE-205, RCDE-71, RCIE-755, RBG-5355, RCDG-637VS, RCDE-637VS, RCIE-639VS.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1971 95 57mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Wringer Washer Parts Catalog
Parts list for Maytag Wringer Washers - N Series. Original pages are soiled slightly but text and images are very clear and printable.


Wringer Washers
Published by:
Maytag
1953 18 10mb $14.99

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