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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Philco Appliance Supervisor Magazine - August 1959
Here an issue of the monthly magazine provided to Philco dealers and servicemen on the latest information out of Philco Corporate on their appliances. In this issue they cover: Special Philco Duomatic "M" models specifically for mobile homes. Installation of the Philco "Supermarketer" Operating the Automatic Surface Unit on Philco Ranges. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Philco |
1959 | 12 | 10mb | $12.99 |
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1960 Westinghouse Center-Drawer and Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the gorgeous 1960 line of Westinghouse Center Drawer and Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators. Models include: Custom Imperial RAA-16, RAA-14, Imperial: RBA-16 and RBA-14. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 16 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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How to enjoy convenient cooking with your General Electric Range
Full owners manual and use/care guide for all 1957 model General Electric electric ranges. Sections include: Surface Cooking, Oven Cooking, Complete care of your range as well as delicious vintage recipes! Models include: J300P, J302P, J304P, J403P, J405P, J406P, J402P, J408P |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 72 | 37mb | $12.99 |
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1957 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the 1957 line of Easy Automatic Washers. Models include ACG-A, ACG-S-A. Sectons Inlcude:
UNCRATING AND INSPECTION CABINET DIMENSIONS FULL SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CYCLE OF OPERATION CHART-Normal Fabric Cycle CYCLE OF OPERATION CHART-Fine Fabric Cycle DISMANTLING REASSEMBLY DISMANTLING-OPERATING MECHANISM REASSEMBLY-OPERATING MECHANISM REPLACEMENT OF PARTS ADJUSTMENTS INOPERATIVE CONDITIONS OR COMPLAINTS WITH CORRECTIONS WARRANTY POLICY WIRING DIAGRAM |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1957 | 84 | 41mb | $12.99 |
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Care and Use of your Thermador Dishwasher
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all TD Series Thermador Dishwashers. Models include Royal TD-71, Toyal Custom TD-72, Royal Deluxe TD-81 and the Masterpiece TD-91. |
Dishwashers Published by: Thermador |
1971 | 20 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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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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Speed Queen Coin-Operated Washer and Dryer Brochures
Brochures highlighting Speed Queen's commercial laundry line in the 1974. Full images and specifications for each model included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1974 | 10 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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1962 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1962 Frigidaire Refrigerators. Models include: Models:
S-10-62, D-10-62, DA-10-62, D-12-62, D-14-62, FD-11-62, FD-13-62, FD-13T-62, FI-13T-62, FPD-14T-62, FPD-138-62, FPI-14T-62, FPI-138-62, FPI-158-62 |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1962 | 88 | 70mb | $14.99 |
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Hotpoint Disposall Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the 1958 Hotpoint Disposall line. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 6 | 16mb | $8.99 |
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No Matter What You Wash and Wear You’ll Feel Like A Queen
Complete Owners manual and operating instructions to Frigidaire's Top-of-the-Line automatic washers for 1960. Custom Imperial and Imperial models, including suds-saver models. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 32 | 21mb | $11.99 |
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1956 General Electric Room Air Conditioner Product Man
1956 General Electric Room Air Conditioner Service Manual. 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 |
1956 | 41 | 22mb | $12.99 |
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1960s Hotpoint Washer-Dryer-Dishwasher Identifier
Here are models and images of the following Hotpoint Washers, Dryers and Dishwashers: Automatic Washers: 1960 to 1963
Dryers: 1960 to 1963
Dishwashers: various 1958 to 1965 models |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 31 | 16mb | $12.99 |
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1957 Philco-Bendix Economat Brochure
Bendix laundry equipment became Philco-Bendix for the 1957 line after the laundry division was sold to Philco. Here is the very first Philco-Bendix branded Economat automatic washer. The Economat was Bendix's "Rubber Squeeze Tub" washer. Instead of spinning to remove the water from the clothes used a rubber tub that would collapse under vacuum pressure to press and squeeze the clothes against the perforated agitator. This model was the very last rubber tub produced. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1957 | 2 | 2mb | $8.99 |
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Washday Recipes, Care, Use of your Westinghouse Laundromat
Full owners manual and operating instructions to the 1952-1953 Westinghouse Laundromat models LB-6 (standard Laundromat model) and RL-1 (bolt-down model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1952 | 44 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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Frigidaire Vintage 1947-1960 Washer and Dryer Parts Catalog
Here is a rare parts catalog showing ALL parts with part picture diagrams to Frigidaire washers and dryers from the earliest models in 1947 through the Mutlimatic years of 1960. Washer Sections:
Cabinets and Backguards
Control Panels Electrical Controls and Timers Unimatic Transmission Pulsamatic Transmission Multimatic Transmission Agitator Parts Tubs Parts Outer Tubs and Tub Rings Water Pump and Water Carrying Parts Water Mixing Valves Ready Reference Chart Dryer Sections: Cabinets and Backguards Control Panels Electrical Controls and Timers Door Parts Blower Parts Filtrator and Filter Parts Drum and Hanger Parts Heater Assemblies Gas Valve Assembly Ready Reference Chart |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 49 | 38mb | $12.99 |
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KitchenAid KDC-2P Top Loading Dishwasher Service Manual
Service manual for early KitchenAid top loading dishwasher, "Custom" model KDC-2P. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Chart, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1961 | 16 | 10mb | $14.99 |
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Maytag A407 Automatic Washer Operating Instructions and Laundering Guide
Complete operating instructions to Center Dial Maytag Washer model A407. Also included is the Laundering Guide that was packed with all Maytag washers of this era. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1974 | 32 | 59mb | $11.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire Dishwasher Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all 1956 Frigidaire Dishwashers. This includes extra supplements during the year. Models include: DWUW-Under-Counter Model DWFW-Free Standing Model DWSW-Sink Combination Model In addition, the following four special models were available: DWUW-1-Under-Counter Model With Primer Finish DWFW-2-Free Standing Model With Wood Top DWFW-3-Free Standing Model With No Top DWSW-4-Sink Combination With Stainless Steel Top |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 43 | 20mb | $12.99 |
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Youngstown 30 Inch Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to Youngstown's 30" wide horizontal spray tube dishwasher. Sections include Adjustments, Basic Assemblies/Parts List, Description of Cycle, Harnesses, Important Messages to Dealers and Servicemen, Installation, Operating Instructions, Service Guides, Parts Replacement Procedures and Wiring Diagram. |
Dishwashers Published by: Youngstown Kitchens |
1957 | 36 | 24mb | $12.99 |
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Instructions For Changing a Whirlpool Convertible Dishwasher into a Built-In Model
Instructions to change a portable Whirlpool dishwasher into an undercounter dishwasher. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1965 | 2 | 1mb | $12.99 |
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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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The Speed Queen Dry Cleaner
Here is a mid 1970s brochure highlighting Speed Queens coin-operated dry cleaner for self-service laundromats. Full images and specifications included. |
Dry Cleaning Published by: Speed Queen |
1975 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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Midsummer Spectacular of Great Catalog Values
"Featuring our big once a year 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 25, 1969. |
Store Catalog Pages Published by: Sears |
1969 | 17 | 37mb | $8.99 |
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1968 Easy Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures from Easy showing off their 1968 line of automatic gas and electric dryers. Full control panel images and specifications included. Models include: DE-455, DG455, DE-444, DG-444, DE-423, DG-423, DE-422, DG-422, DE-400. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Easy |
1968 | 18 | 17mb | $8.99 |
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KitchenAid 67 and 68 Series Portable Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 67 and 68 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: KD-67 KD-67B
KD-68 KD-68B |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 92 | 36mb | $14.99 |
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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.