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Service Manual to the Very First Automatic Washer


Published by Bendix in 1937-- Bendix introduced the very first automatic washer to the world in 1937. Here is the service manual they produced for servicers to learn about the machine. Sections include installation, operation, service and part information.

Please note there are two breaks in the page numbering, 25 to 29 and 31 to 34. we are not sure if this was meant as chapter changes/break points or there are pages missing from the original manual as the manual seems complete.

Number of Pages: 47
File Size: 24mb
Download Fee: $12.99

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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
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Westinghouse
1960 230 222mb $12.99
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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General Electric
1948 53 $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Maytag
1961 21 19mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Frigidaire
1957 2 52mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Whirlpool
1957 42 66mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Speed Queen
1959 28 29mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Whirlpool
1989 16 37mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1972 2 42mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Frigidaire
1964 0 40mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Bradford
1972 4 $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Ironrite
1956 28 74mn $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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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 1963 Frigidaire Dishwasher Brochures
Here are two brochures for Frigidaire dishwashers both undercounter and top-loading portable models.


Dishwashers
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Frigidaire
1963 0 23mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 1960 Cosco Product Catalog
Here is a full color catalog highlighting all of the Cosco line. We still see many of these vintage products today at estate sales and antique stores in wonderful shape which shows the high quality of Cosco products. Catalog includes: baby cribs, bar stools and step stools, tables and carts, card tables and chairs, hi-chairs, strollers, etc.


Miscellaneous
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Cosco
1960 14 19mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse Commercial Laundromat Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to the coin-operated bolt down Westinghouse Laundromat front loading washers.

Sections include:
Installation,
Wiring and Cycle Charts,
What to Do When,
Parts Replacement,
Complete Servicing.
Automatic Washers
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Westinghouse
1968 54 38mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download America's most beautiful vacuum cleaner... packed with purse opening features
Salesman brochure highlighting all the wonderful features of Cadillac vacuum cleaners. "Nationally advertised to Mrs. America".


Vacuum Cleaners
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Cadillac
1955 4 4mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1950 Hotpoint Servicegram Electric Range Service Manual
1950 Hotpoint Servicegram Manual covering Electric Ranges. Sections include:

Accessory & Optional Equipment Available to
1950 Hotpoint Range Line (Chart)
Apartment House Hotpoint Range
Base Trim for Low Cost 1950 Range
Inoperative Range Thermostats
Installing a Minute Minder in RB38 Range
Installing the llRXll Range Timer Accessory
Instant Heat Calrod Unit
Instructions for Rewiring Oven Units
Oven Problems (Emissivity)
Panel Alignment
Procedure for Determining the Accuracy of
the TC300 and TC400 Testers
Pushbutton Switch
Switch Knobs
UFllP50 Supersedes UF9P50 Unit
Timer Repairs
Trouble & Remedy Chart for Hotpoint Range

Hotpoint's Servicegrams were produced 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.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Hotpoint
1950 26 19mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1950 Westinghouse Electric Range Service Manual
Full service manual for all 1950 Westinghouse Ranges/Ovens. Sections include: Parts and Operations, Installation, Service Checks and Adjustments, Detailed Parts Replacement Instructions, Cooking Results, Trouble Chart and Service Check Chart. Models include AA-774, BA-74, Da-74, EA-74, GA-64, FA-64 and FA-63.


Ranges/Stoves
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Westinghouse
1950 37 27mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1967 Hamilton Holiday Electric Clothes Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1967 Hamilton electric dryers.

Models include: HE627W1, HE827W1 and HE827C1.

Sections include: General Facts, Installation, Cabinet Service, Drum and Drive, Electrical Components, Troubleshooting and Schematics/Wiring Diagrams.
Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Hamilton
1967 38 22mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag All-Pushbutton Dishwasher Owners Manual Model WU-600
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Maytag's top of the line dishwasher from the early 1970's.

Model: WU-600
Dishwashers
Published by:
Maytag
1972 12 7mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1967 Hamilton Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1967 Hamilton automatic washers.

Models include: WA657W1, WS657W1, WA757W1, WA757C1, WS757W1, WA857W1 and WA857C1.

Sections include: Washer Facts, Washer Operations, Installation, Cabinet Service, Collector Tub, Suspension System, Transmission and Brake, Motor, Clutch, Pump, Water Carrying Parts, Controls, Electrical Parts, Circuits, Troubleshooting and Schematics/Wiring Diagrams.
Automatic Washers
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Hamilton
1967 58 33mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Laundering Guide
Here is the complete laundering guide that was packed with every Maytag Washer and Dryer in the mid 1980's.

This Maytag Laundering Guide tells how to effectively use your new equipment to obtain the best results with present-day fabrics and laundering aids.
Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Maytag
1985 20 23mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download How to Repair Appliances
Here is a wonderful book full of pictures and information of vintage washing machines and other vintage 1950's major and small appliances.

This is the most complete book on appliance repair ever prepared for the home handyman. Automatic Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Vacuum Cleaners, Fans, Mixers, Toasters as well as special chapters are devoted to the proper use and repair of freezers, air conditioners, rotary ironers, waffle irons, grills and heating units.

Before plunging into the repair of specific items, the author introduces the reader to the sources of power—electricity-—then covers the manner in which this power is transported to the home in a chapter on House Wiring. Safety measures, too, are outlined and the reader is cautioned on how to protect himself and his family both in the repair and use of these handy—but sometimes dangerous—electric assistants.
Since the most used home appliance is the modern washing machine, a greater coverage is offered, with special field reports by a group of well known writers and photographers. Profusely illustrated with photos, diagrams and charts, the section covers trouble shooting for all makes of washers— with specific information on:
Bendix
Whirlpool-Kenmore
Westinghouse
General Electric
Maytag
Frigidaire
Speed Queen
Norge
ABC-O-Matic
Easy


Finally—The Ways and Means of Appliance Repair—and a complete coverage on Electric Motors used in Home Appliances— provides the harassed home handyman with the kind of money-saving information he needs to keep his push-button paradise in perfect (and economical) running order.

Miscellaneous
Published by:
Library
1957 144 154mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download Catalog of Replacement Parts for KitchenAid Dishwasher KDS-14 and KDS-14P
Full parts catalog showing illustrations of all parts along with part numbers. This document makes doing internet searches for vintage parts much easier as you will have the official KitchenAid part numbers.


Dishwashers
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KitchenAid
1963 20 10mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1968 Montgomery Wards Washers Dryers and Dishwashers
Here is the 1968 line of Montgomery Wards Washers, Dryers and Dishwashers.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Montgomery Wards
1968 6 17mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Washers & Dryers
Beautiful Maytag Brochure showing off all Center Dial Washers and Dryers as well as the Porta-Washer and Dryer. Big images and full specs for each model. This brochure shows off the last year of the blue bottom control panels.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
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Maytag
1974 16 13mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Model 66 Instruction Book - The New Hoover Cleaner
Full owners manual and operating instructions for Hoover Convertible Vacuum Cleaner model 66.


Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
Hoover
1958 16 9mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1964 JCPenny Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all 1963 and 1964 JCPenny Mobile-Maid style Portable Dishwashers.

Sections include: Specifications, Customer Education and Dishwasher Operation, Component Servicing, Dishwasher Service Analysis and Wiring Diagrams.

Models include:
862-1100-30-080
862-1200-30-080
862-4110-40-080
862-4120-40-080
Dishwashers
Published by:
JCPenny
1964 32 17mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1956 Bendix Tumble-Action Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions for Bendix Front Loading Automatic Washer model WFG-D.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Bendix
1956 36 15mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Your Guide to Care, Operation and Satisfaction - Kenmore Automatic Washer
Here is the complete owners manual to Sears Kenmore's third generation of automatic washers which were produced by Whirlpool. The manual was packed with both models available in 1953, which includes a standard 29" and the new compact 24" model.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1953 14 9mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1966 Lady Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the beautiful owners manual packed with every 1966 top of the line Lady Kenmore automatic washer.

Also included in the manual is the sections for the 800 series automatic washer as well.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1966 32 49mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Operating Instructions and The Laundry Primer
Owners Manual, Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions, Special instructions to operate a highly unusual fabric softener dispenser and detergent information for Whirlpool washers Models LPA 890-0; LPA 890-5 (with SUDS-MISER® system ).


Automatic Washers
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Whirlpool
1966 27 28mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Let's Get Acquainted with your Hotpoint Electric Range
Full owners manual for all '56 30" and 39/40" Hotpoint ranges. Sections on Top of the Range, Thrift Cooker, Calrod Golden Fryer, Golden Griddle, Automatic Oven, Hi-Speed Broiler, Roto-Grill and tested recepies for each of those sections of the range.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Hotpoint
1956 84 53mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Vintage Frigidaire Appliance Parts Reference Catalog
Here is the complete parts listings of all major serviceable parts for all Frigidaire Major Appliances through 1971. Full listings of major parts and their part number is included.

Ranges 1938-1971
Refrigerators 1946-1971
Washers 1947-1971 (including 1-18 and Laundry Center models)
Dryers 1952-1971
Dishwashers 1955-1971
Air Conditioners 1947-1971

Plus accessories for all appliances.

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.
Full Catalog
Published by:
Frigidaire
1971 142 108mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Service manual to the very first Westinghouse Combination Washer-Dryer
The race was furious in the 1950s for many of the major washing machine manufacturers to get a combination washer-dryer to market. Here is the complete service manual for Westinghouse's very first combo model, the WD-1 referred to as the "Wash 'n Dry Laundromat".

Sections include: Specifications and parts, cycle of operation, electrical circuits and wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, Parts replacement, transmission detail and general information.
Combination Washer/Dryers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1955 40 20mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1963 Hotpoint Appliances Catalog
Complete catalog of all 1963 Hotpoint major home appliances.

Sections include:
Announcing the new Hotpoint Hallmark Range
Hotpoint Built-in Ovens and Crest Super-width Ovens
Hotpoint Town and Country Built in Ranges
Hotpoint Built-in Cooktops
Hotpoint freestanding 30" and 40" Electric Ranges
Hotpoint Water Heaters
Hotpoint Electric Baseboard, wall and ceiling Heaters
Hotpoint Built-in Dishwashers
Hotpoint Food-Waste Disposers
Hotpoint Refrigerator-Freezers
Hotpoint Upright and Chest Freezers
Hotpoint Room Air-Conditioners
Hotpoint Automatic Washers and Dryers
Hotpoint Coin-Operated Automatic Washer

Full Catalog
Published by:
Hotpoint
1963 24 52mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Gibson Washer Brochures
Full brochures with images, features and specifications for Gibson washers made by Franklin.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Gibson
1974 10 14mb $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.