VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Westinghouse Laundromat Model LCC30 Owners Manual
Full Owners manual and use/care guide to Westinghouse Laundromat automatic home washer model LCC30. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 24 | 20mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Model LLC30 Owners Manual
Full Owners manual and use/care guide to Westinghouse Laundromat automatic home washer model LLC30. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 24 | 21mb | $11.99 |
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1954 Norge Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful sales literature brochures highlighting Norge's 1954 line of automatic washers, semi-automatic washers and clothes dryers. Suggested retail price list at end of file. Models include: Automatic washers: AW450, AW-425, AW-422SP, AW-410 Semi-Automatic washers: AW-405 Dryers: AG-730, AE-620, AG-710, AE-610. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Norge |
1954 | 20 | 66mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Washer A702-A702S Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions packed with every Maytag A702/A702S (S is the suds-saver model) from the early 1960's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 22 | 22mb | $11.99 |
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Speed Queen Combination Washer-Dryer Facts Manual
Here is the very rare Facts Manual produced by Speed Queen when they introduced their Washer-Dryer combination machine to highlight all the features and conveniences of having one machine do both the washing and drying. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 16 | 36mb | $8.99 |
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1955 Kelvinator Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Complete use/care guide and owners manual to Kelvinator Automatic washer model AW-2 and Semi-automatic washer model SW. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1955 | 32 | 30mb | $11.99 |
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1965 General Electric Automatic Washer Operating Guide
Here is complete operating instructions and use/care guide to GE washer models WA-832A and WA-837A. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 26 | 51mb | $11.99 |
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Brochure to the Very First Whirlpool Automatic Washer
Here is a wonderful brochure Whirlpool produced back in '47 when they introduced their very first automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1947 | 12 | 38mb | $11.99 |
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1950 Westinghouse Laundromat Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure from Westinghouse showing off their new 1950 model Laundromat model L-5. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 16 | 42mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Speed Queen Washer Operating Instructions and Brochure
Complete sales literature brochure as well the operating instruction guide to 1957 Speed Queen automatic washer models A18 and A19. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 8 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1987 Whirlpool Laundry Products Catalog
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting the 1987 line of Whirlpool Washers and Dryers. Models include washers: LA3400XS, LA4400XS LA5400XS, LA6300XS, LA5000XS, LA5300XS, LA5500XS, LA5700XS, LA6150XS, LA7700XS, LA3800XS, LA5380XS, LA5580XS, LA5800XS, LA7800XS, LABBOOXS, LA9800XS. dryers: LE/G2000XS, LE/G3000XS, LE/G5700XS, LE/G5800XS, LE/G6150XS, LE/G7800XS, LE/G9800XS. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1987 | 24 | 67mb | $14.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beuatiful brochures for the 1960 line of Hotpoint Automatic Washers. Models include: LW090, LW070, LW060, LW050, LW0506, LW030, LW025. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 16 | 67mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Dryer Brochures
Brochures highligting the 1960 line of Hotpoint clothes dryers. Modes Include: LC090, LB090, LB070, LB050, LB030 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 10 | 38mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Pyrex Glassware Retail Catalog
Here is a wonderful and rare catalog of Pyrex-ware glass kitchen products. Products include: Clear ovenware, Town & Country, Turquoise, Early American, Pink, Primary sets, Casseroles, Coffee pots, saucepans, double boilers, dishware and tumblers, salt/pepper shakers. Full retail price list included at end for all products. |
Full Catalog Published by: Pyrex |
1963 | 0 | 47mb | $14.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Cooking Appliances Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting the 1960 line of electric ranges, cooktops, built-in ovens and the Customline Crest line of ranges as well. Models include:
RB75-A, RB65-A, RB45-A, RB18-A, RB15-A, RA-301, RA-101, CustomLine Crest RU75-A, RU45-A, RR25-A, RJ85-A, RJ65-A, RJ35-A, RJ34-A, RJ15-A, RL75-A, RJ77-A, RJ-76A, |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 38 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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1984 General Electric Washer Use and Care Book
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to GE Automatic Washer model WWA8364V. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1984 | 32 | 63mb | $11.99 |
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1962 General Electric Washers and Dryers Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the 1962 line of GE automatic washers, combination washer/dryers, utility sink washer and dryers. High resolution scan of 600dpi for crisp Images and full specifications included. Models include... Washers: WA-1050W, WA-950W, WA-850W, WA-750W, WA-650W, WA-550W Dryers: DA-1020W, DA-920W, DA-820W, DA-720W, DA-620W, DA-520W Utility/Sink Washer: WB2050W Undercounter Dryer: DU2020W Combination Washer/Dryers: WD-860W, WD-560W |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 32 | 149mb | $14.99 |
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GE Pull-Out Dishwasher Operating Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating use/care instructions to 1962 General Electric pull-out built-in dishwashers models: SU66 and SU60. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 24 | 35mb | $11.99 |
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1962 General Electric Range-Oven Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the 1962 line of GE free standing electric ranges and cooking appliances, including the Americana models!
High resolution scan of 600dpi for crisp Images and full specifications included.
Models include... J790W, J792W, J760W, J762W, J791W, J761W, J763W, J408W, J750W, J304W, J404W, J303W, J403W, J406W, J402W, J302W, J400W, J401W, J301W, J299W. Also included is the planning dimensions book the Americana model J790W. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 0 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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Maytag Washer Model 142B-142SB Owners Manual
Here is a rare owners manual on the first major center-dial Maytag automatic washer. Models include both 142B and 142SB (suds saver model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 26 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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1990 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Beautiful brochure highlighting the 2nd to last generation of helical drive Newton made Maytag laundry appliances. Models include:
washers: A9800, A9700, A9400, A9200, A7800, A7500, A7300.
dryers: D9900, D9800, D7600, D7500, D7400, D4000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1990 | 16 | 32mb | $14.99 |
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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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1965 Westinghouse Top-Loading Washer Brochures
Here are brochures produced right after the switch-over to Westinghouse's own design of top-loading automatic washers. Models include: LAF200, LAF400 and LAF600. Dryers are also shown: DTF200, DTF400/DGF400 and DTF600/DGF600 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1965 | 12 | 53mb | $8.99 |
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1954 Whirlpool Home Laundry Appliances Book
Here is an absolute beautifully illustrated catalog in book form from Whirlpool highlighting their 1954 line of home laundry appliances. Products include automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers and mangle ironer. Scanned at 600ddpi high resolution for a beautiful pdf file. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1954 | 52 | 171mb | $14.99 |
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Early Kenmore Dishwasher Owners Manual
I'm guessing this book is from around 1956. This is probably the first front-loading home dishwasher ever marketed by Kenmore. It's made by D&M. The dishwasher in the earlier Sears catalogs was marketed under the name Homart as a top-loading machine. Full operating instructions, cycle chart, installation instructions and parts list included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1956 | 36 | 40mb | $12.99 |
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Hotpoint Washer Model LK23 Operating Instructions Card
Operating instruction card for Hotpoint Automatic Washer LK23. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 4 | 3mb | $11.99 |
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Beautiful 1957 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures with beautiful illustrations and complete specifications of '57 GE Washers and Dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 14 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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1966-1968 Automatic Washer Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for Whirlpool automatic washers from 1966 thru 1968. Includes supplements for the later models. Sections include:
Model Specifications Component Description and Functional Data Service Procedures |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 81 | 42mb | $12.99 |
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1973 Sharp Portable Television Sets Brochure
Here are some sales literature brochures highlighting Sharp's line of portable television sets in the early 1970's. Both B&W and Color Models included. Models Highlighted: C-1934, C-1928, C-1331, C-1228, 2W-33, 2K-31. Radio/Cassette Player also brochure included for model RD-475. |
Television Published by: Sharp |
1973 | 15 | 11mb | $8.99 |
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Philco Service Automagic Electric Dryer Service Procedures and Parts Data
Comprehensive parts and service manual for all 1962 Philco Automagic Clothes Dryers. Models include DE626, DE624, 623 and DE625. Sections include Primary Service Data and Washer Specifications, Wiring Diagrams, Service Procedures, Parts List and Detailed Service Illustrations. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Philco |
1962 | 40 | 19mb | $12.99 |
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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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1958 Whirlpool Electric and Gas Range Brochures
Beautiful brochures showing off many of the ranges available on the '58 line of Whirlpool cooking appliances. Models include: Imperial 40" Electric (E-299), Imperial 40" Electric (E-295), Supreme 40" Electric (E-291), Mark XXX 30" Electric (E-378), Imperial 30" Electric (E-376), Deluxe 40" Gas (G-324), Deluxe 24" Gas (G-310). |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Whirlpool |
1958 | 14 | 23mb | $8.99 |
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Rebuilding Thor Washer-Dishwasher Transmissions
Here is an excellent service manual to be had by anyone who either has or would like to have a Thor Automagic washer/dishwasher or Thor automatic washer. It is a comprehensive service manual covering the steps to completely repair and/or rebuild the transmission that runs the Thor machines from 1949 thru the mid 1950's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Thor |
1955 | 34 | 15mb | $12.99 |
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1968 Kenmore Automatic Washer, Dryer, Combination and Wringer Models
Service supplement showing the 1968 line of Kenmore washer, dryer, wringer washer and combination washer-dryer models along with a description of features for each machine. Also includes information on the new Veri-Flex agitator and what the settings are meant for as well as the new color on the combo washer-dryer called "Contemporary Walnut with Shaded Copper" - translation - wood-tone style. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1968 | 15 | 11mb | $12.99 |
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1963 Philco Duomatic Use and Care Book
Complete owner's manual to the top of the line 1963 Philco Duomatic model CE-734. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1963 | 16 | 12mb | $11.99 |
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1966 Frigidaire Electric Range Brochure
Here is a wonderful full color brochure highlighting all of the K (1966) line of Frigidaire Electric Ranges. 40" and 30" ranges as well as the Twin 30 and Flair Range lines as well. Thorough feature chart and specifications included throughout brochure. Models highlighted: RAH-4, RSA-30K, RS-30K, RS-35K, RD-35K, RDG-38K, RDE-38K, RD-39K, RCDG-39K, RCIE-39K, RS-10K, RDD-15K, RDD-20K, RD-71K, RCDG-55K, RCIG-75K, RCD-630K, RCI-635K, RCI-645K, RD-637K, RCI-639K, RCIE-639K. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1966 | 16 | 11mb | $9.99 |
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1973 KitchenAid Appliances Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure for KitchenAid appliances from 1973. Products include: 17 Series Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers, Hot Water Dispensers and Trash-Compactors. |
Full Catalog Published by: KitchenAid |
1973 | 8 | 16mb | $9.99 |
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1980 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 GE Electric Refrigerators. Images and Full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Side-by-Side No-Frost Refrigerator/Freezers No Frost Top-Freezer Refrigerator/Freezers Manual and Cycle-Defrost Refrigerator/Freezers Food Freezers |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1980 | 10 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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Operating Instructions and The Laundry Primer
Owners Manual, Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions and detergent information for top of the line Imperial Mark XII Whirlpool washers Models LPA 992-0; LPA 992-5 (with SUDS-MISER® system ). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1966 | 27 | 29mb | $11.99 |
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1964 Kenmore Dryer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1964 Kenmore Dryer for the following series: 800 70
600
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Clothes Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1964 | 36 | 19mb | $11.99 |
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How to get the most out of your new Deluxe Sunbeam Automatic MixMaster
Owners manual, operating instructions and suggested receipes for the Sunbeam MixMaster model 12. |
Small Appliances Published by: Sunbeam |
1957 | 44 | 27mb | $11.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to all 1956 Frigidaire Home Refrigerators. Models include: FI-121-56, FIW-150, FD-95-56 and FD-120-56. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 32 | 37mb | $12.99 |
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Use and Care Manual
This is a two part document, part 1 is a two page brochure highlighting the RR-7ET microwave. Part #2 is the full owners manual and operating instructions for the Amana Radarange microwave oven model RR-7A and RR-7ET. |
Microwave Ovens Published by: Amana |
1980 | 12 | 7mb | $11.99 |
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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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Hotpoint Automatic Washer and Dryer Line
Absolutely STUNNING brochures for the entire 1958 Hotpoint washer and dryer line. This is the year that the new Co-Axial tranmission was introduced. This design was used until the end of the Chicago plant made Hotpoint washers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 20 | 31mb | $8.99 |
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How to Use your Caloric Ultramatic Gas Range
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions for both the Plain and U Backguard models. |
Gas Stoves Published by: Caloric |
1962 | 28 | 11mb | $12.99 |
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1981 Frigidaire Washer Service Manual
In 1980 General Motors had sold their Frigidaire division to White Consolidated Industries. At that time the Jet-Action GM made washers were discontinued and Frigidaire washers were manufactured using both the Westinghouse Top-Loading design, as well as Franklin design. Eventually Frigidaire washers all became Franklin style washers. This manual covers the new style Top-loaders. Models include: WCIJ, WIJ, WS-8J, WC-7J, WC-6J, WC-5J, WD-5J and WJ. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1981 | 84 | 44mb | $12.99 |
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Long Famous Dependable Maytags
Absolutely beautiful glossy brochure for the newly redesigned Maytag Wringer Washer line. Brochures list all models available, both electric and gas engine. Also included is the Operating Instructions Manual from the 1970s for the Maytag wringer washer models E2 and N2. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 12 | 17mb | $8.99 |
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Westinghouse Drycleaning System
Brochure and spec sheet for the 1976 Westinghouse Drycleaning System. |
Dry Cleaning Published by: Westinghouse |
1976 | 2 | 3mb | $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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