VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1970 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Complete service manual to the 1970 line of Blackstone washers. Models include: BA-502, BA-702, BA-902. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1970 | 37 | 18mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 6 days |
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1956 Frigidaire Imperial and Deluxe Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures from 1956 for Frigidaire's Imperial Unimatic and Deluxe Pulsamatic automatic washers. Full images and specifications are included. Unimatic Imperial Model WI-56
Pulsamatic Deluxe Model WD-56 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 4 | 4mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 6 days |
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1955 General Electric Laundry Brochures
1955 was a big year for General Electric laundry appliances. Both the Filter-Flo system was introduced on their top-loading automatic washers as well as their first washer/dryer combo was introduced. These are beautifully illustrated brochures with full specifications included. Models: Washer: WA-750M, Dryer: DA-623M and Washer/Dryer Combo: WD-660M. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 12 | 11mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 6 days |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - June 1953
Electrical Merchandising 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 retail sales and merchandising areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. This was the Life and Look Magazine of the appliance world, in the same large size 10x13 format. |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1953 | 210 | 105mb | $12.99 |
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1959 General Electric Automatic Washer Brochure
Here is the complete brochure showing off the top of the line 1959 models of the GE automatic washer. Models: WA-9505 and WA-9505S (suds-saver model) |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 4 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1965 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1965 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: WA-1250A, DA-1220A, WA-750A, DA-820A, WA-650A, DA-620A, and the Hi-Speed Gas Dryer: DG-4920A |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 14 | 29mb | $7.99 |
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1960 General Electric Home Laundry Product Man
1960 General Electric Home Laundry Service Manual covering Automatic Washers, Dryers and Combination Washer/Dryers. 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 |
1960 | 48 | 27mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Washer Service Instruction Film Narrative and Service Manual
Here are two complete Kelvinator automatic washer manuals into one .pdf file. The first is the narrative to the "Service Instruction Film-Strip" on Installation and Disassembly. The second part is the complete Service Manual and Parts Guide to all 1956 Kelvinator automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1956 | 91 | 68mb | $5.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1976 Frigidaire automatic dishwashers, both built-in and portable models. Models include: DWU-2, DWU-3, DWU-4, DWU-5
DWM-2, DWM-3, DWM-4, DWM-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 68 | 40mb | $5.99 |
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1974 Frigidaire Touch-and-Cook Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to Frigidaire's first digital touch-pad electric Range! Full specifications, service and troubleshooting sections included. Models include: RCIE3-39CDW and RCIE-39CDW. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1974 | 42 | 32mb | $7.99 |
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1965 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1965 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price-list included. Special bonus, 1965 Philco gas dryers brochures are also included at the end of the document. Duomatic Combo Models include: CE-7F8, CG-7F8, CE-7F6, CG-730, CE-730. Dryers: DG-6F8, DG-6F4, DG-6F3, DG-6F2. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 19 | 37mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Philco Duomatic Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1966 line of Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryers. Full images and specifications and machine price list included. Models include: CE-7G8, CG-7G8, CE-7G6. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1966 | 12 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1957 Philco-Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Owners Manuals
Here is the complete owner's manual and operating/use and care guide to all top-of-the-line 1957 Philco-Bendix combination washer-dryers. Model: CGR-C. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1957 | 40 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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Easy Holiday Automatic Washer Model AEG Service Manual
This is the service manual supplement created specifically for the bottom of the line washer model AEG. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 26 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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Easy Velva-Power Automatic Washer Model Transmission Service Manual
This is the comprehensive service manual created specifically for servicing Easy's new Velva-Power transmission when it first introduced. The Velva-Power transmission was Easy's own design when they moved away from using a Beam style tranmission that was so common in Speed Queen and other brands of solid-tub automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1961 | 20 | 13mb | $5.99 |
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1966 Maytag Lets Talk Service
Here every Maytag service bulletin from 1966. These fact-packed bulletins are showing off the new line of Maytag automatic washers produced starting in 1966. These fact-packed bulletins report model changes, wash and dry cycle changes, service tips, new products being introduced, new parts, reports from the field, etc. Washers and dryers are both covered. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 63 | 44mb | $7.99 |
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1964 General Electric Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1964 line of GE Washers and Dryers. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: WA-1250Y, DA-1220Y, WA-950Y, DA-920Y, WA-805Y, DA-820Y, WA-650Y, DA-620Y, WA-550Y, DA-520Y. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1964 | 18 | 36mb | $7.99 |
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1961 General Electric Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here is the complete brochure showing off the 1961 models of the GE combination washer/dryer. Models: WD-860V, WD-560D. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 4 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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1984 Maytag Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Maytag Jet-Clean Dishwashers from the early and mid 1980s. Models Include:
"00 Series": WU-100, WU-WC300, WU-500, WU-WC-700, WU-900
"01 Series": WU-101, WU-WC301, WU-501, WU-WC-701, WU-901 "02 Series": WU-102, WU-WC302, WU-502, WU-WC-702, WU-902 Microprocessor Model: WU1000 Full troubleshooting, cycle-charts, schematics and servicing information is included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1984 | 213 | 103mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag Automatic Washer model A212 Operating Instructions
Here is the complete Operating Instructions manual included with all Maytag A212 washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1983 | 8 | 7mn | $5.99 |
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1962-1987 KitchenAid General and Service Bulletins
Here is a collection of the majority of KitchenAid appliances General Bulletins and Service Bulletins. The majority of information concerns dishwasher with a bit of disposer and trash compactor information included as well. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1987 | 266 | 147mb | $7.99 |
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Westinghouse Terrace-Top Range Owners Manuals
Here is a set of owners manuals for several Westinghouse Terrace-Top Range in the 1960's. Models include: NTE3B, NTE3C, NTE3D, KTE3C, KLD30, KTB30A. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1966 | 48 | 34mb | $7.99 |
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1973 General Electric Automatic Washer Technical Manual
Here is the complete technical manual for all 1973 General Electric automatic washers. Sections include: Timer, Schematics, Select Switches, Water System, Drive System, Other Components, Cabinet Construction, Suspension system, Installation, Service Practices, Use & Care, Washability, Portable models. Models covered: 18lb Washers: WWA9508P, WWA9500P, WWA9400P, WWA9300P, WWA8508P, WWA8500P, WWA8428P, WWA8420P, WWA8408P, WWA8400P, WWA8375P, WWA8364P, WWA8360P, WWA8305P, WWA8330P, WWA8314P, WWA8310P, WWA8300P, WWA8000P 14lb Washers: WWA7400P, WWA7350P, WWA7300P, WWA7050P, WWA7060P, WWA7030P, WWA7000P, WWA5500P, WWA5400P, WWA5000P Portable Washers: WWP1020P, WWP1023P, WWP1150P, WWP5300P |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1973 | 206 | 111mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Philco Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures showing off the 1963 line of Philco automatic washers. Pages contain full description of features, images of each model, full control panel views of each model and complete specifications. Models include: W-236, W-234, W-232, W-231, W-233V, W-231V. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1963 | 17 | 43mb | $7.99 |
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1963 Philco Duomatic Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures showing off the 1963 line of Philco Duomatics, their combination washer-dryer line. Both electric and gas models are shown. Pages contain full description of features, images of each model, full control panel views of each model and complete specifications. Models include: CE-736, CG-736, CE-734, CE-730, CG-730, CE-730U. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1963 | 17 | 41mb | $7.99 |
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Dishwasher Front Panel Installation Instructions
Instructions for installing custom panels on mid 1960s Whirlpool dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1965 | 1 | 1mb | $4.99 |
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Your Guide to Washday Ease
Owners manual and operating instructions for Maytag Highlander Washer models 124 and 124S (suds-saver). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 24 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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Use and Care of your Hotpoint Range
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to all Hotpoint electric ranges from the early 1950's. Models include: RD7, RD6, RC14,RB36, RB38, RB39, RB34, RB30. Now THAT YOU are the proud owner of a new Hotpoint Automatic Electric Range, we know you are thrilled with its beauty, its many wonderful features . . . and you can’t wait to start cooking! And when you use and care for your new range in the best way possible, you will enjoy all of its features and advantages more . . . and more! Behind this new Hotpoint Range are priceless knowledge and experience gained in almost fifty years of manufacturing world-famous electric appliances for the home. It took insight, ingenuity, and vision to design this new range for you — it took years of study, experimentation, and the building of the world’s largest range factory to make possible its production. Your new Hotpoint Automatic Electric Range will make cooking easier for you ... much less time-consuming! And that’s not all — you’ll discover that cooking is jun with your new Hotpoint Electric Range . . . preparing the family meals will be an exciting adventure from now on! Read this book carefully and refer to it often. It gives step-by-step instructions .. . simple steps to using your new electric range with ease to give best cooking results. Included also are points on how to care for your new range. Remember, good use and good care go together. This Instruction Book describes the features and explains the use of all the new Hotpoint Range Models. " |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1950 | 36 | 33mb | $7.99 |
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L-8 Westinghouse Laundomat Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all mid 1950s Westinghouse Laundromat front loading automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1955 | 44 | 32mb | $4.99 |
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How to use your new Signature Vibra-Beat Vacuum Cleaner
Complete use and care guide that was packed with every Montgomery Ward Vacuum Cleaner, model SP-335A. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Montgomery Ward |
1963 | 6 | 3mb | $4.99 |
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Automatic Washer Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for Whirlpool automatic washers from 1949 thru 1955. Sections include:
Installation Requirements Installation Instructions Operating Cycle charts Electrical Troubleshooting Service Troubleshooting hints Service Procedure to remove parts Service Procedure to replace parts Draining washer for storage Operating washer without Suds-Return system New oiling system for Automatic Washers New suspension system Supplements for later models |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1955 | 74 | 53mb | $6.36 |
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Beautiful Large Kelvinator Electric Range Wall Poster
Here is a large format 2' x 1.5' wall poster, highlighting the 1955 line of Kelvinator Electric Ranges. Includes photos of each model and full specifications. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Kelvinator |
1955 | 2 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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National Food Waste Disposer Brochure
"Eliminate Garbage Automatically, Electrically with the NATIONAL Kitchen Miracle" Here is a brochure highlighting the National Disposer from the early 1950s. Complete images and specifications included. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: National Rubber Machinery |
1951 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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1972 Blackstone Washers and Dryer Brochure
Here are some beautiful brochures for Blackstone Automatic Washers models BA-825, BA-525, BA-415 and Dryers BE/BG-525. Images and Specifications included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Blackstone |
1972 | 12 | 30mb | $5.99 |
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Westinghouse Dryer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all Westinghouse model DS-7 Dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1953 | 16 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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1979 Frigidaire 1-18 Tech Talk Service Manual
Here is one of the largest 1-18 service manuals ever produced by General Motors and it also happens to be the end of the line for the 1-18 washers. The manual goes into great detail about their new top of the line rapid-advance timer model. Complete specifications and control panel views for each model, full cycle charts, wiring diagrams and complete servicing information is packed into this 111 page manual! Models include: WDB, WDG, WC-5B, WC-5G, WC-6B, WC-6G, WC-7B, WC-7G, WC-8B, WC-8G, WC-9B, WC-9G, WIB, WIG, WCIB, WCIG, WEG. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1979 | 111 | 74mb | $8.88 |
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Brochure and Service Manual for the Original Hotpoint Combo
This is not the typical Hotpoint badged GE Combo, this machine was Hotpoint's very own design from the Chicago Plant. We are not sure if any were ever sold, we believe their might have been patent issues which stopped the production of this machine early on. Beautiful brochure along with the complete service manual for this rare and mysterious machine. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1957 | 40 | 41mb | $4.99 |
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GE Washers and Dryers
Full brochures with images, features and specifications for full size GE Filter-Flo automatic washers, automatic dryers and portable washers and dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1985 | 8 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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1961 General Electric Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Here is the complete brochure showing off the 1961 models of the GE combination washer/dryer. Models: WD-860V, WD-560D. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 4 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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Work-Free Washdays with your Whirlpool Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for all Whirlpool Automatic Washers from 1950 to 1953. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1950 | 20 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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1956 GE Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to GE's second year of Filter-Flo automatic washers. Models include: lWA450N, lWA550N, lWA650N, lWA656N, lWA750N and lWA755N. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1956 | 60 | 37mb | $4.99 |
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1955 ABC-O-Matic Wringer Washer and Mangle Ironer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the 1955 line of ABC's wringer washers and ironer. Models include 409, 330, 330P, and ironer XF. |
Wringer Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1955 | 12 | 8mb | $7.99 |
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The Use and Care of your New Waste King Universal Dishwasher Dryer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for all Waste King dishwashers from the early 1960's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1961 | 20 | 17mb | $4.99 |
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Hoover Floor Care Brochure
Absolutely beautiful full brochure of Hoover's main floor care line. Includes Hoover's full line of uprights, canisters, polishers, and Quick-brooms. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1977 | 8 | 14mb | $4.99 |
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1960 Frigidaire Washer and Dryer Fold-Out Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure from Frigidaire in a fold-out format for their entire line of Washers and Dryers in 1960. Brochure is scanned at super high resolution of 600dpi. All models from 1960 are included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 2 | 38mb | $4.99 |
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Frigidaire Ironer Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts catalog which includes detailed illustrations of the order of assembled parts, their descriptions and original Frigidaire part numbers. Models include:
IJ-30, IK-30, I0-30, IO-26 and IR-30. |
Ironers Published by: Frigidaire |
1952 | 52 | 23mb | $4.99 |
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The 1958 GM Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Line
Wonderful brochure containing beautiful illustrations and full specifications highlighting the entire '58 line of Frigidaire refrigerators/freezers. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 18 | 27mb | $4.99 |
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1959 General Electric Automatic Washer Service Manual
This is a service manual supplement covering all of the 1959 models for GE Automatic Washers. Models include: WA955, WA950, WA850, WA650 and WA450. Sections include: Model Feature Chart, Product Descriptions, Specifications, Operation, Electrical Circuits Wiring Diagrams, Timer Control Service, Disassembly and Service. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 18 | 9mb | $4.99 |
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Easy Spiralator Automatic Washer Brochures
Brochures for Easy Automatic washers models ADE and ACE. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1957 | 4 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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Ronson Foodmatic Brochure
Here is a wonderful brochure for the Ronson Foodmatic. This is a kitchen center that was built right into your counter and came with 16 standard attachments such as blender, mixer, meat grinder, shredder, coffee mill, ice crusher, juicer, etc etc. |
Small Appliances Published by: Ronson |
1971 | 8 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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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.