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Owners Manual to Maytag's Very First All Push-Button Washer


Published by Maytag in 1960-- Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions packed with every push-button control Maytag washer in 1960. Models: 160 and suds-saver model 160S.

Number of Pages: 22
File Size: 17mb
Download Fee: $11.99

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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 This information is presented as a educational/historical reference on vintage products of the past.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.


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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
Published by:
Westinghouse
1960 230 222mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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 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 $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Join the Maytag Family
Beautiful brochure highlighting all the wonderful features to Maytag washers, dryers and compacts during the early 1970's.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Maytag
1971 16 14mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1960 Frigidaire Dryer Service Tech-Talk
Full and comprehensive service manual to all 1960 Frigidaire dryers, both Filtrator and Air-Flow. Goes into how the filtrator system works, plus full specifications and repair information for all models.

Models include: DCI-60, DI-60, DCD-60, DD-59 and DS-60.
Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1960 36 22mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download KitchenAid Mixer K5SS and K45SS Instruction and Recipe Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual that was packed with every KitchenAid stand mixer model K5SS and K45SS.

Sections include:

Understanding Your Food Preparer,
Speed Control Guide,
Adjusting Beater To Bowl,
Care and Cleaning,
Helpful Hints,
Mixing Tips,
Recommended Recipes.
Small Appliances
Published by:
KitchenAid
1983 52 41mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1969 Westinghouse Top Loading Washers and Matching Dryers
Brochures and spec sheets for the 1969 line of top loaders and their matching dryers.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1969 16 27mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The Truth About Automatic Washers
A "factual", comparative analysis that will help you select the best automatic washer for your needs. Similar to the comparison books done by Maytag in 1970s.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Blackstone
1949 20 8mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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KitchenAid
1973 8 16mb $9.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1974 General Electric Major Appliance Catalog for Builders
Complete 40 page catalog with images, descriptions and specifications to GE major home appliances.

Sections Include:
Oven Cleaning Systems
Microwave Ovens
30" Americana H-Lo Ranges
Mark 27 Drop-in Ranges
30" and 21" Free Standing Ranges
Built-In Ovens
Built-In Cooktops & Range Hoods
Range and Oven Dimensions
Home Laundry - Washers
Home Laundry - Dryers
Compact Washer and Dryer
Central Air Conditioning and Heating
Built-In Air Conditioners
Refrigerator Freezers
Built-In Dishwashers
Food Waste Disposers
Trash Compactors
Wiring Devices
Major Appliance Distributors

Full Catalog
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General Electric
1974 40 115mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download User Instructions to Kelvinator Ranges
Here is the complete Use and Care guide to Kelvinator Electric Range models RER302P and RER402P.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Kelvinator
1980 20 15mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1970 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures for the full line of Maytag Washers, Dryers and their portable machines as well.

Models include: A806, A606, A407, A106, DE/DG806, DE/DG606, DE407, DG406, DE/DG306, A50, DE50.
Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Maytag
1970 26 21mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Service Manual to the Very First Maytag Automatic Clothes Dryer
Complete service manual to Maytag's very first dryer, model 60-W.

Sections Include:
HOW IT WORKS
CUT-AWAY VIEW OF DRYER
SPECIFICATIONS
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF ELECTRIC CIRCUIT
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF OPERATION
UNCRATING
INSTALLATION
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
DISASSEMBLY
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Maytag
1949 23 8mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download ABC and Kelvinator Comprehensive Part Number Guide
Here is a wonderful guide for anyone with vintage ABC-o-Matic or Kelvinator laundry equipment. It has many images and diagrams of all the major parts as well as the part numbers for vintage ABC/Kelvinator automatic washers and dryers from 1949 thru 1962. Having the right part numbers will make searches much easier.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Kelvinator
1962 17 9mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Norge--The One that Takes the Place of Two
Beautiful brochures highlighting the Norge combination washer-dryer. Both gas and electric models included.


Combination Washer/Dryers
Published by:
Norge
1961 10 14mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Announces a Totally New Concept in Laundry Room Design for Multiple Housing of all Types
Maytag coin-op Washer and Dryer sales brochure showing possible layouts and product descriptions.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Maytag
1974 8 6mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1950 Hotpoint Dishwasher Brochures
Beautiful sales literature showing of the '50 line of Hotpoint dishwashers.


Dishwashers
Published by:
Hotpoint
1950 6 8mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1980 Sears-Kenmore Builders Catalog
This is the complete contractor and builder catalog for professionals to pick out new appliances in their residential building projects.

Kenmore Appliances included:

Built-in Cooktops
Built-in Ovens
Electric Ranges
Drop-in Ranges
Gas Ranges
Range Hoods
Micro-Classic Microwave Range Combinations
Microwave Ovens
Side by Side Refrigerators
Top Freezer Refrigerators
Frostless Refrigerators-Freezers
Automatic Defrost Refrigerator-Freezers
Dishwashers
Garbage Disposers
Trash Compactor
Hot Water Sink Dispenser
Water Heaters
Coin-Operated Commercial Washers and Dryers
Automatic Washers and Dryers
Wood Burning Fireplaces
Central Heating Furnaces
Split System Heat Pumps
Wall Air-Conditioners
Central Vacuum Cleaner System

Full Catalog
Published by:
Kenmore
1980 31 40mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1950 Kenmore Homart Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the complete service and parts manual to Sears' very first automatic dishwasher.


Dishwashers
Published by:
Kenmore
1950 23 23mn $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Know Your Sensi-Temp
Here is a cute and whimsically drawn guide about using the automatic element feature of top of the line General Electric ranges. Sensi-temp was a thermostatically controlled burner sensor used from the 1950's through the 1970s. It consisted of a button sensor on the element that came in contact with the pot or pan being used and measured the temperature of the pan itself.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
General Electric
1968 16 3mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download ACCO Lawn Mower Sales Brochure
Here is a dealer sales brochure highlighting the 9 lawn mowers models available in the late 1950's from the American Chain and Cable company. Models include Rotary Lawn Mowers, Reel Lawn Mowers, Riding Lawn Mowers and manual push mowers.


Miscellaneous Housewares
Published by:
American Chain and Cable
1959 4 5mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1957 Philco-Bendix Automatic Fluff and Tumble Dryer Brochures
These brochures were produced right after the laundry division of Bendix was purchased by Philco. They highlight the first automatic dryers branded Philco-Bendix. Models include electric: DGE-C, DGE-D, DGE and gas: DGF-C, DGF-D and DGF.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Philco
1957 12 14mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Wringer Washer Service Manual
This is a comprehensive service manual for many of the electric Maytag Wringer washers made from 1933 thru 1957 and beyond. Serial number identification chart is included to help determine the approximate date of your machine. Full repair and rebuild instructions are included.

Models included: 80, 90, F, 15, 10, 110, 18, 25, N10, A, 30, 32, E, J, N, E2, J2, N2.

If you are looking for the gas Maytag wringer washer service manual please see this manual...

Maytag Gas and Electric Washer Service Manual
Wringer Washers
Published by:
Maytag
1957 56 51mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1966 Lady Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions the first key-board style push-button Lady Kenmore automatic washer. Also includes 800 Series washer.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1966 34 44mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1962 Kelvinator Room Air Conditioner Brochures
Here are some sales literature brochures from Kelvinator highlighting the Spacette, Custom, Magic Mount and Giant models.


Air Conditioners
Published by:
Kelvinator
1962 8 12mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1954 Kelvinator Dryer Service Manual
Complete service manual to early Kelvinator electric dryer model DE.

Sections include: Installation, Electrical Components and Replacement, Mechanical Parts and Replacement, Lubrication, Service Diagnosis and Specifications.
Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Kelvinator
1954 16 10mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1967-1971 Sears Kenmore Sales Circulars - Vacuum Cleaners and Floor Care
In the late 1960's and early 1970's Sears would mail large format (12.5" x 11") advertising circulars. Here is a collection of the Vacuum Cleaners, Shop-Vacs and Floor Polisher sections from my collection of these circulars from 1967 to 1971.


Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
Kenmore
1971 24 66mb $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.