VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1962 Philco Wonder Wash Agitator Brochure
Here is a super cool brochure for the 1962 line of Philco automatic washers. Full feature chart included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1962 | 9 | 6mb | $7.99 |
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Very First Staber Automatic Washer Brochure and Operating Instructions
Here is the brochure, installation and operating instructions to the very first Staber Automatic Washer. The Staber was a USA made horizonal access top loading washer, the first produced horizonal access washer since the 1947-1952 Launderall/Horton washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Staber |
1993 | 11 | 11mb | $7.99 |
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Consumer Bulletin Magazine - January 1972
Consumer Bulletin was a highly respected consumer product information magazine from the 1930's onward. It was the main competitor to Consumer Reports from the 1930's through the 1970's. Articles on Products and Ratings in this issue include:
Full discussion and tests of 13 portable and undercounter dishwashers are conducted.
Please note this issue was lent to our library in a bound volume which could not be taken apart for scanning. An overhead book scanner was used, which produces very good quality scans, albeit with some slight page curling at the margins. The documents are clear and nice to read and the pictures are very good as well, however it's quite not up to the same image quality standard as a flatbed scanner. |
Trade Publications Published by: Consumer Bulletin |
1968 | 44 | 23mb | $7.99 |
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1962 Easy Ring-of-Command Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are brochures for the Ring-of-Command line of Easy Automatic Washers. The Ring-of-Command machines utilized a pull ring on the control panel to advance the timer time-line. Models include: ACL, ABL and ASL. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1962 | 6 | 14mb | $7.99 |
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1962 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here the comprehensive service manual for the entire 1962 line of Easy Automatic Washers. Sections include: Specifications, Uncrating and Installation, Cycle of Operation, Operation of Suds-Saver system, Tools, Dismantling, Reassembly, Parts Replacement, Operating Mechanism, Adjustments, Troubleshooting and Wiring Diagrams/Schematics. Models include: ACL, ABL, ABL-S and ASL. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1962 | 113 | 63mb | $7.99 |
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1975 Waste King Dishwashers Owners Manual
Here is the complete Use and Care guide to all 1975 Waste King dishwashers. Models include: 410, 510, 610, 710, 750 and 910. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1975 | 44 | 33mb | $7.99 |
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Post-War Bendix Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful sales literature brochures produced by Bendix to show off all of their post-war front loading and top loading "Economat" vacuum squeeze dry washers. Front loading models include both bolt-down and newer "Gyromatic" machines with suspension systems. Models include: G, Updated G, G1, G-312, B, S, B-212, H, N-602. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1950 | 16 | 23mb | $7.99 |
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1961 Kelvinator Automatic Washer Service and Parts Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the 1961 line of Kelvinator "Orbital Action" automatic washers with Magic Minute. Full service, troubleshooting and parts information included. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1961 | 83 | 113mb | $7.99 |
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Post-War Bendix Dryer and Ironer Brochures
Here are some beautiful sales literature brochures produced by Bendix to show off all of their automatic clothes dryers, both gas and electric as well as their mangle ironers. Dryer Models include: F, E-804 and E-805
Ironer Models include: D, J and L.
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Clothes Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1950 | 14 | 19mb | $7.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Service Manual and Supplements
Comprehensive service manual to the entire line of 1960 Hotpoint automatic washers. Models include: LW030, LW050, LW506, LW070, LW090
Also included are supplements produced throughout 1960 highlighting recommend service procedures changes and the introduction of new mid-year models such as the LW061, LW0616, LW025 and LW035. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 54 | 97mb | $7.99 |
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Which Maytag Are You
Big foldout sales literature brochure highlighting the differences between the all the Maytag automatic washers of the early 1970s. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 8 | 19mb | $7.99 |
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1982 General Electric Dishwasher Product Information Manual
This 16 page book takes a fascinating look at features and benefits of GE dishwashers. Models Highlighted: GDS2500, GSD1200T, GSD1000T, GDS980T, GSD900T, GDS900D, GSD600D. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1982 | 16 | 14mb | $7.99 |
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1968 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 of Whirlpool automatic washers. Models include: LSA9925, LSA9920, LSA7805, LSA7800, LSA6805, LSA6800, LSA6705, LSA6700, LSA5605, LSA5600, LSA5405, LSA5400, LSA4505, LSA4500 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 14 | 65mb | $7.99 |
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1968 Whirlpool Gas and Electric Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 of Whirlpool automatic dryers, both gas and electric. Models include: LSE9920, LSI9921, LSI8901, LSE8900, LSE6700, LSI6701, LSE5600, LSI5601, LSI4501, LSE4500 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 22 | 91mb | $7.99 |
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1971 Whirlpool Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some super fun brochures for the 1971 line of Whirlpool undercounter and portable dishwashers, both front and top loading models. Models include: SWU-100, SWU-90, SWU-80, SWU-70, SWU-60, SWF-100, SWF-90, SWF-80, SWF-70, SWF-60, SWP-90, SWP-80, SWP-70. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1971 | 15 | 54mb | $7.99 |
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1974 Westinghouse Front Loader Washer Use-Care and Brochure
Here is a double feature, the Use and Care guide along with the complete sales literature brochure to the 1974 Westinghouse Washer model LT570P. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1974 | 8 | 14mb | $7.99 |
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1947 Dexter Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the service manual to one of the earliest and original automatic washers, the Beam made Dexter. This machine was very unusual as it had two separate full size motors, one for wash and one for spin! This is the comprehensive service manual to this early Beam design. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Dexter |
1947 | 62 | 80mb | $7.99 |
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1968 Whirlpool Coin-Operated Washers and Dryers Brochures
Here are some really rare brochures for coin-operated washers made by Whirlpool. Full images specifications included for each machine. Models include...
Washers: CSA2000, CSA1000
Dryers: CSE2000, CSI2001, CSI1001. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 10 | 48mb | $7.99 |
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1965 Philco Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures for the entire 1965 line of Philco automatic washers. 1965 was the introduction of Philco's color-key push button controls. All models are "Blades-of-Water" action. Models include: W-2F1, W-2F2, W-2F3, W-2F4 (Custom), W-2F6 (Imperial) and W-2F8 (Custom Imperial) |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 16 | 54mb | $7.99 |
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1960 Philco Duomatic Brochure
Big beautifully illustrated brochure for the 1960 Philco Gas Duomatic Combination Washer/Dryer. Model CG-704. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1960 | 8 | 27mb | $7.99 |
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1965 Philco Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures for the entire 1965 line of Philco electric automatic clothes dryers. 1965 was the introduction of Philco's color-key push button controls. Models include:
DE-6F8, DE-6F4, DE-6F3, DE-6F2, |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Philco |
1965 | 10 | 36mb | $7.99 |
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1960 General Electric Range Owners Manual
Here is the full owners manual to all 1960 General Electric freestanding ranges. Models include:
J-408T, J-406T, J-404T, J-403T, J-402T, J-401T, J-400T, J-308T, J-304T, J-303T, J-302T, J-301T.
Full use and care instructions along with operation and cleaning. Looking for the service manual to the 1960 GE Ranges, please see this book: 1960 GE Range Service Manual Looking for parts for these ranges please see this book: GE Range Parts and Accessories |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1960 | 36 | 16mb | $9.99 |
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1966 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Full owner's manual and operating instructions to Kenmore washers 800, 70 and 600 series machines. 600dpi hi-res scan of manual. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1966 | 36 | 56mb | $7.99 |
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1959 Kenmore Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is an absolutely beautiful sales brochure showing the entire line of 1959 Sears Kenmore Automatic Washers, Dryers, Combination Washer-Dryers and Wringer Washers. Scanned at 600dpi for a super high resolution scan of these wonderful brochures. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1959 | 27 | 109mb | $9.99 |
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1958 Kenmore Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is an wonderful and rare brochure showing the entire line of 1958Sears Kenmore Automatic Washers, Dryers, Combination Washer-Dryers, Wringer Washers and Kenmore Ironer. Scanned at 600dpi for a super high resolution scan of this wonderful brochure. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1958 | 29 | 125mb | $9.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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1952 Blackstone Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some great brochures for Blackstone's first generation of automatic washer and dryer. The washer has a mechanical based timer built right into the transmission! Very unique design. Models 250/191. The Blackstone Model 250 automatic washer is a distinct improvement over previous types. It washes, rinses, and damp-dries automatically - yet it's flexible control permits the operator to take charge at any time. It washes by the accepted agitator principle, is vibration-free, and is designed to match other standard appliances and cabinets. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Blackstone |
1952 | 4 | 6mb | $5.99 |
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1961 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service and Parts Manual
Very comprehensive service and full parts manual for all 1961 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: RAW-3, 4; RS-30-61, RD-38-61, RD-39-61, RCI-39-61, RS-10-61 , RD-20-61, RDD-15-61, RDD-20-61, RDC-71-61, RI-55-61, RCI-75-61. Service manual includes wiring diagrams. Parts section shows all parts and part numbers. 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 Range. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1961 | 117 | 71mb | $14.99 |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - November 1954
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. Particularly interesting articles in this issue: What Can You Do With Washer Trade-ins An Old Technique Sells Modern Dishwashers An Automatic In Every Home New Products announces the 1955 Frigidaire Washer and Dryer Line Automatic Washer Ads in this issue: Laundry Queen Easy Bendix Maytag Hotpoint with a window lid!! ABC-o-Matic Frigidaire's New low-priced (the Pulsamatic) Laundry Pair Apex/Tide Detergent Blackstone and KitchenAid Dishwashers |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1954 | 248 | 116mb | $12.99 |
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GE Textolite TOPics
Brochure for GE Kitchen Countertops. "A new experience in kitchen living with GE TextoliteŽ plastic counter surfacing years of wear...minutes of care". |
Miscellaneous Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 8 | 10mb | $5.99 |
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Planned Electrical Living With Westinghouse
This is a wonderful catalog highlighting the entire line of major home appliances from Westhinghouse in the early 1950's. Products include: Electric Ranges, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Dishwashers and Sinks, Disposers, and Automatic Laundromat Washers and Dryers. |
Full Catalog Published by: Westinghouse |
1951 | 8 | 10mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag Washpower Automatic Operating Instructions for model A406
8.5" x 11" operating instruction card that came with newly designed Center-Dial Maytag Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 2 | 2mb | $7.99 |
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1959 Easy Spiralator Washer Brochures
Here are brochures highlighting two models from Easy's 1959 line. The Riviera model ACG and the Holiday model AEG. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1959 | 4 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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Daytons Semi-Annual Home Sale
Typical sales catalog of a classic major American regional department store in the 60s. Unlike today the department stores sold everything for the home. Among other things this catalog features furniture, major appliances, small appliances, vacuums and televisons. |
Store Catalog Pages Published by: Daytons |
1969 | 32 | 37mb | $5.99 |
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Automatic Dryer Service Manual
In-depth service manual for the all 1959 GE Dryers. Chapters include specifications, installation, operation, adjustments, service diagnostics, disassembly, parts catalog. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 68 | 47mb | $7.99 |
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1958 Frigidaire Ultra-Clean Washers and Fabric-Master Dryers Brochure
Beautiful brochure showing off the Custom Imperial, Imperial and Deluxe models of 1958 Frigidaire Unimatic and Pulsamatic automatic washers, along with their matching Fabric Master Dryers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 12 | 14mb | $5.99 |
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Leisure is your Washword with your Kenmore Combination Washer-Dryer
Now this is super cool, today's doctrine pdf file contains the packet of information that was packed with your new Kenmore Turbomatic Combination Washer-Dryer including the 33 1/3rpm record! Contents include: Full owners manual for both the Lady Kenmore and Model "50" combos in both electric and gas, Service Contract information card, Installation instructions for the electric model, Parts list for models 110.5910903 and 110.5910953, The record that was packed with every Kenmore washer, dryer or combo. The sound recording of the record is embeded with the record image on the last page so you can listen to what exactly was on this record! Simply click the play button at the top of the image of the record. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1960 | 38 | 34mb | $7.99 |
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Hotpoint All Porcelain Washers and Dryers
Brochure highlighting the 1966 Hotpoint line of washers and dryers. Images and specifications included. "First with the features women want most". |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1966 | 5 | 9mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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1983 Miele Laundry Appliances Catalog
This is a German language catalog highlighting the 1983 Miele line of front-loading and horizontal-access top loading automatic washers, twin-tub washers, clothes dryers, centrifugal extractors and ironers. Models include: Washers/Spinners: W784, W783, W780, W770, W760, W753, W751, W484, W481, W480, W475S, W473, WZ257. Dryers: T388C, T384, T382C, T380, T377C, T370, T368C, T364, T363, T361. Ironers: B864E, B862E. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Miele |
1983 | 40 | 69mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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Brochures for Norge Washers
Brochures highlighting some models from the '68 line of Norge automatic washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1968 | 6 | 7mb | $5.99 |
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Your Guide to Washday Drying Ease with your Maytag Dryer
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instruction to Maytag's most Top of the Line air-flow style clothes dryers from 1960. Models include: 641C and 741C. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1960 | 20 | 7mb | $7.99 |
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1968 Co-Op Automatic Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is the line of Co-Op automatic washers and dryers for 1968. These were Franklin made machines. A rare find for sure now. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Co-Op |
1968 | 6 | 7mb | $5.99 |
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Beautiful 1958 GM Frigidaire Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here they are and these are absolutely gorgeous color brochures for the entire '58 line of Frigidaire Unimatic and Pulsamatic washers as well as Filtrator and Air-Flow dryers. This is the very last year of the Unimatic washer being produced for home use and more features were offered this year than ever before. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 14 | 21mb | $5.99 |
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Maytag Washpower Automatic Operating Instructions for model A906
8.5" x 11" operating instruction card that came with newly designed Center-Dial Maytag Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 2 | 2mb | $7.99 |
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1983 Sanyo Portable Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owner's manual to the very first Sanyo portable impeller clothes washer. Also included is the sticker that was affixed to the washer when it was brand new. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Sanyo |
1983 | 14 | 3mb | $7.99 |
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1958 Frigidaire Built-In Cooking Appliances Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1958 Frigidaire built-in Ovens, Cooktops and Fold-Back Surface Unit Electric Ranges. Models include:
Fold-Back Surface Units: RBZ-80, RBZ-81, RBZ-82, RBZ-83, RBZ-84
Built-In Cooking Tops/Cooktops: RBZ-100, RBZ-101 Built-In Wall Ovens: RBZ-93, RBZ-94, RBZ-99 Sections Include: Specification, Construction, Features, Installation, Operating and Testing, Troubleshooting/Diagnosis, Service Operations, Wiring Diagrams. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 68 | 50mb | $14.99 |
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Maytag Washpower Automatic Operating Instructions for model A106
8.5" x 11" operating instruction card that came with newly designed Center-Dial Maytag Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 2 | 2mb | $7.99 |
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1966 Frigidaire Flair and Freestanding Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1966 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Service manual includes wiring diagrams. Models include: FLAIR RANGES Models: RCD-630K, RCI-635K, RCI-645K FREE-STANDING RANGES Models: RSA-30K, RS-30K, RS-35K, RD-35K, RDG-38K, RDE-38K, RD-39K, RCDG-39K, RCIE-39K, RS-1 OK, RDD-15K, RD-20K, RDD-20K, RD-71K, RCDG-SSK, RCIG-75K TWIN 30 ELECTRIC RANGES Models: RD-637K, RCI-639K, RCJ-639VK, RCIE-639K, RCIE-639VK Looking for the parts catalog for Flair Ranges, please see this manual: Frigidaire Flair Parts Catalog Looking for a Use and Care Guide for Frigidaire Flair Ranges? Please see this manual: Frigidaire Flair Owners Manual |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1966 | 120 | 64mb | $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.