VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1957 Speed Queen Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual for all home models of Speed Queen's automatic washers. Models included: A18, A19, A20 and A20F. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 34 | 16mb | $5.99 |
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1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips Bulletins
Here is the completed collection of all 1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips bulletins alerting of product, parts and service changes mid-model year. Also included is one 1957 and one 1958 year bulletin. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 88 | 57mb | $5.99 |
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1967 Kenmore Laundry and Dishwasher Products
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighing the 1967 Line of Sears Kenmore automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers, dishwashers and disposers. Also includes some standard repair parts and utility sinks. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 13 | 10mb | $7.99 |
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1988 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Full owner's manual to Whirlpool automatic washer model LA8800XT. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1988 | 16 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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1985 Maytag Stacked Washer and Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the Maytag Stacked Washer/Dryer, Model SE1000 and SG1000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1985 | 116 | 42mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag AMP Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures of early Maytag Automatic Washers. Models include: AMP, A3MP, A4MP, 121P. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1954 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1951 Apex Major Appliances Catalog
Here is a full catalog of all Apex Major Appliances. Dishwashers, Sink-Dishwasher combinations, Apex Wash-a-Matic, Apex Gas and Electric Dryers, Apex Fold-a-Matic Ironer. |
Full Catalog Published by: Apex |
1951 | 8 | 8mb | $5.99 |
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1959 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
Complete Use and Care guide to 1959 GE Refrigerators. Models include: BH-15P, BH-13P, BH-12P. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 16 | 7mb | $7.99 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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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Model WA750M Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to GE's very first Filter-Flo automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 48 | 28mb | $4.99 |
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1965 Lady Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the beautiful owners manual packed with every 1965 top of the line Lady Kenmore automatic washer. Models: 110.6504904, 110.6504954, 110.6505904, 110.6505954. Also included in the manual is the sections for the 500 series automatic washer as well as the 6330 series with is Kenmore's very first portable automatic washer! |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 36 | 15mb | $4.99 |
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1960 Thermador Built-In Cooking Appliances Catalog
Here is a wonderful brochure showing off all of Thermador's built-in cooking appliances for 1960. Products include Masterpiece "Bilt-In" Electric Cooktops, Automatic Surface Elements, Masterpiece Double Oven, Built-In Ovens and the fashionably and functionally outstanding Thermador Masterpiece "Bilt-In" Refrigerator-Freezer. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Thermador |
1960 | 8 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Service Manual
Full service manual for Westinghouse Laundromat models LAC-30, LCC-30, LCG-30 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1962 | 48 | 35mb | $5.99 |
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Enjoy the Modern Convenience and Beauty of Caloric Built-In Gas Ranges
Nice brochure highlighting Caloric's built in appliances-- ovens, cooktops, range hoods, sinks, etc. |
Gas Stoves Published by: Caloric |
1961 | 6 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Matched Electric Appliances and Metal Cabinets Brochure
Here is a brochure targeting new home builders showing how "Modern Kitchens Sell Homes". Catalog shows full line of Hotpoint Major Appliances and Metal Cabinets. Includes specifications and dimensions of all available products. |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 8 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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The Hoover Spin-Drying Washer
Sales lit specification sheet for the mid 1960s Hoover Twin Tub washer. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Hoover |
1965 | 2 | 4mb | $4.99 |
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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 |
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1941 Bendix Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual to Bendix's 2nd generation automatic washer. In 1941 they introduced a redesign of their original automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1941 | 40 | 43mb | $5.16 |
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Eureka Canister Vacuum Brochures
Here are some beautiful Eureka vacuum cleaner sales literature brochures highlighting their 1975 line, both power head and straight suction models. Models include: 1288, 1266, 1261, 1255, 1248, 1246, 1245, 3560, 3460, 3440, 3360, 3240 and 3220. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Eureka |
1975 | 26 | 35mb | $4.99 |
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Garry Moore Tells the Exciting News about the Norge Laundry Maids
Advertising book showing off what I assume is an demonstration done on the Garry Moore Show about Norge's new top loading washer and matching dryer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Norge |
1952 | 12 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Osterizer Owners Manual and Recipe Book
Owners manual and cook for the Osterizer Blender of the mid 1950's. Sections include: Osterizer Features, How to Operate your Osterizer, What your Osterizer Does, How to Use Your Osterizer and Recommenced Recipes for the Osterizer. |
Small Appliances Published by: Oster |
1953 | 68 | 84mb | $10.08 |
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Maytag Technical Bulletin 1 and 2
Technical bulletins produced by Maytag describing their Automatic Washer and Dryer cycles, the advantages surrounding them and reasons behind their design. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1974 | 7 | 4mb | $4.99 |
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Your General Electric Disposall
Owners manual and operating instructions for the 1950 GE Food Waste Disposer. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 12 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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Frigidaire Service Tech-Talk 1960 Dishwashers
A comprehensive service manual for Frigidaire's second generation of horizontal spray tube dishwashers. Includes images, cycle charts and full specifications for each model, complete descriptions of how the machine works and complete service information for entire machine. Models included: DW-IFB, DW-UIB, DW-DUB, both Deluxe and Custom Imperial. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1960 | 48 | 37mb | $4.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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Modern Packaging Magazine - September 1958
See the low-resolution preview of this document If you like vintage supermarket products, Modern Packaging Magazine is a fun look at how products were packaged in the 1950's. Lots of great packaging trade industry ads and articles relating to vintage products of the past! |
Trade Publications Published by: Modern Packaging |
1956 | 236 | 90mb | $12.99 |
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Ironrite Comprehensive Service Manual to Mangle Ironers
Here is the comprehensive service manual to most ironrite ironers. MODELS Included: XL-20, 25, 30, 34, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45, 50, 55, 60, 62,65, 70, 72, 75, 80, 85, 90, 91, 94, 95, 800, 850, 880, 890, 202. Sections include: General Service Information Warranty Return of Defective Parts Pressure Care of Shoe Care of &11 Padding Oiling Instructions Thermostats Shocks Correcting Oil Leaks Vibration Checking Heat Failures &11 Drive Adjustments How to Remove Clutch Motor Repair or Exchange Policy How to Handle Motor Exchanges Westinghouse Motors Emerson Motors Delco Motors General Electric Motors Diagram - Gear Housing Adjusting Gas Machines Diagrams - Shoe Assemblies Shoe and Element Parts Wiring Diagram Electrical Parts Switch Parts Roll Parts Roll Small Parts Drive Gears Clutch Parts Adjustable Knee Control Parts Non-adjustable Knee Control Parts Motor Mounting Parts Frame and Base Parts Cabinet Parts Gas Machine Parts Repair Parts If you're Looking for the Owners Manual and instructions for the Ironrite please see this The Quick and Easy Way to Beautiful Ironing |
Ironers Published by: Ironrite |
1960 | 154 | 87mb | $9.99 |
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Westinghouse Automatic Dishwashers
Wonderful and whimsical brochure highlighting the beautiful line of Westinghouse Roll-Out Dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 6 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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New Easy Spindrier
Three beautiful brochures highlighting the 1957 Easy Spin-Drier line. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Easy |
1957 | 6 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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How to enjoy carefree washing with your new Frigidaire Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the WO-65-2 Unimatic washer. This model is the very first overflow-rinse model, produced from 1952 through 1954. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1952 | 52 | 24mb | $4.99 |
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How to use your Hamilton Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1959 Hamilton automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hamilton |
1959 | 33 | 15mb | $4.99 |
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1956 ABC Wringer Washer Brochures
Brochures highlighting the 1956 line of ABC wringer washers. |
Wringer Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1956 | 8 | 8mb | $7.99 |
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1969 Kenmore Large Capacity Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual packed with Kenmore's very first large capacity automatic washer, series 48520. Also include in the manual is complete instructions for the following standard capacity washer series: 28300, 18300 and 18200. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1969 | 36 | 26mb | $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.