VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Published by: Westinghouse |
1972 | 2 | 42mb | $8.99 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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1966 Hotpoint Appliances Calendar
Beautiful large format calendar showing off all of the wonderful appliances Hotpoint had to offer in the mid 1960s. |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1966 | 12 | 20mb | $8.99 |
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Washer and Dryer Brochure
Brochure for GE Washer WWA5400P, Electric Dryer DDE5200P and Gas Dryer DDG5283P. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1972 | 4 | 4mb | $8.99 |
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1972 Hotpoint Dishwasher Use and Care Guide
Here is the use and care guide to the 1972 line of Hotpoint Dishwashers. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1972 | 16 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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Laundry Center Tech-Talk Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for Frigidaire's Skinny-Mini stacked Laundry Center. Complete descriptions of the "Agi-tub" washer and dryer, specificaions, how the machine operates and how to service all components in both the washer and the dryer sections. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1977 | 72 | 42mb | $12.99 |
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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 Published by: Westinghouse |
1968 | 54 | 38mb | $12.99 |
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1935-1955 Easy Spin-Dryer Washer Parts Catalog
Here is a fascinating look at the early history of the Easy Spin-Dryer washers from what appears to be the very first model all the way through the mid 1950's. Different wash methods and agitators were designed as well as solid tub and perforated tub spinners. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Easy |
1955 | 107 | 78mb | $14.99 |
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Hoover Constellation Model 86 Owners Manual
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the Hoover Constellation Model 86. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1958 | 16 | 7mb | $11.99 |
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The Engineering and Manufacturing Facilities of the Hoover Company
This is an absolutely fascinating and extremely rare book from Hoover. Its a large/Life magazine size book containing images and descriptions of each department at the company in the middle 1950's. Departments Highlighted: Production Division, Manufacturing: Die Casting, Plastic Molding, Stamping, Plating, Enameling, Finishing, Assembly, Tool and Die Making, Quality Control, Miscellaneous. Engineering: Facilities, Electrical Lab, Physics Lab, Mechanical Lab, Testing Lab, Chemical Lab, Metallurgical Lab, Plastic and Rubber Lab, Engineering Model Shops, Electronic s Lab. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1956 | 32 | 64mb | $8.99 |
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1968 JCPenny-Mobile Maid Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all General Electric produced JCPenny top loading dishwashers. Models include: 862-7500, 862-8520 and 862-8530. This manual is also relevant to all GE Mobile Top Loading dishwashers from the mid and late 1960's as the mechanical parts are identical to the JCPenny models. Contents include:
CUSTOMER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To Open Dishwasher Lid Detergents Preparation of Dishes, Pots and Pans General Loading Instructions Loading Small Items Loading Procedures Plate Warming Loading Detergent Dispenser- Models 8520 and 8530 Filling Wetting Agent Dispenser-Model 8530 Connecting the Water Faucet Adapter Unicouple Connecting the Electricity Starting the Dishwasher Interrupting the Cycle Disconnecting After Washing Care and Cleaning of the Dishwasher Care of Exterior Finishes Care of Vinyl Top-Models 8520 and 8530 Care of Interior Washing Special Items China Plastics Flat Wear Metals Aluminum Ware Colored Anodized Aluminum Iron Skillets Wood Winter Storage DISHWASHING FACTS General Detergents and Water Supplies.... Water Spots Water Hardness Stains and Films Iron Film Lime Film Stains on Nylon Dishwasher Parts Stainless Steel Plastic Dishes and Wood Utensils High Temperatures Stains-Plastic Dinnerware Coffee, Tea and Food Stains Aluminum Ware SERVICING Cover Hinge Assemblies Cover Assembly Tub Gasket Front Panel Unicouple and Drain Assembly Models 8520 and 8530 Model 7500 Power Cord All Models Tub Assembly. Air Vent and Baffle Assembly Detergent Dispenser-Model 7500 Detergent Dispenser-Models 8520 and 8530 Wetting Agent Injector-Model 8530 Dishwasher Timer Controls Inlet Valve Latch and Switch Assembly Racks Upper Rack-Models 7500 and 8520 Upper Rack-Model 8530 Lower Rack-All Models Motor Starting Relay Faulty Relay Checks Motor and Pump Mechanism Assembly Assembly Parts Operation Wash Tower Jet Swirl Shower Circulation Rate Wash Mechanism Servicing Correct Positioning of Pump Cover Washability Spray-Arm Binding GENERAL MAINTENANCE Plastisol Patching Tub Bottom Repair-Minor Cuts and Defects Stain Removal-Dishwasher Tubs and Racks Liquid Baymal (Part Number 410599) Odor Complaints TROUBLESHOOTING CHART WIRING DIAGRAMS WIRING DIAGRAMS |
Dishwashers Published by: JCPenny |
1968 | 30 | 17mb | $12.99 |
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Philco Automagic Washer - Designed to launder everything in your family wash ... Automatically
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions that were packed with ever 1959 Philco "Automagic" Top-Loading Washer. Models include W-298, W-296, W-292. This is the first year Philco introduced their famous "High-Frequency" wobbling agitator washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1959 | 44 | 18mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse D-6 Dryer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all D-6 Westinghouse slant-front dryers. These are the machines with the "How Dry I Am" music box. Service manual includes instructions on servicing the musical signal as well as all other aspects of serving these wonderful dryers. All information published in the D-5, D-5-A Dryer Service Manual is applicable to the D-6 Dryer with the exception of the electrical system. Therefore, this supplement must be used in conjunction with Dryer Service Manual for the D-5 dryer. Please note we have the D-5 service manual available in the library as well. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1953 | 16 | 10mb | $12.99 |
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Look What's Cooking With Brand New Whirlpool Built-In Ranges
Beautiful brochure highling all of the '58 line of Whirlpool built-in ovens and cooktops. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Whirlpool |
1958 | 6 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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Breezing thru Washday with your new Frigidaire Fabric-Master Automatic Washer
Complete Owners manual and operating instructions to Frigidaire's first MultiMatic washers. This version is for the Custom Deluxe, Deluxe and Super models WCD-59, WD-59 and WS-59. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 32 | 19mb | $11.99 |
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Hotpoint Automatic Washer Operating Instructions
Operating instruction card for washer model LW2606 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1962 | 6 | 3mb | $11.99 |
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Instructions For Changing a Whirlpool Convertible Dishwasher into a Built-In Model
Instructions to change a portable Whirlpool dishwasher into an undercounter dishwasher. |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1965 | 2 | 1mb | $12.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire Built In Cooking Appliances Brochure
Beautiful brochure from GM Frigidaire highlighting all of their fold-down cooptops, standard cooktops and built-in ovens for '56. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 8 | 10mb | $9.99 |
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1956 General Electric Dishwasher/Disposall Product Man
1956 General Electric Service Manual covering Automatic Dishwashers and Food Waste Disposers. 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. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1956 | 55 | 31mb | $12.99 |
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For Features and Value Look at McClary
Wonderful catalog highlighting all of GSW and McClary appliances. Products include refrigerators, electric ranges, dishwashers, automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers, twin-tub washer, chest freezers and air conditioners. |
Full Catalog Published by: GSW-McClary |
1973 | 20 | 27mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Dishwashers and Food Waste Dispsosers
Full sales brochure for 1976 for Maytag's Dishwashers and Disposers, includes full descriptions of each model and specifications. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1976 | 8 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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Operating Instructions and The Basic Dryer Book
Owners Manual, Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions for Whirlpool top of the line Imperial Mark XII dryers Models LPE 992-0-9 and LPI 992-1-9. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1966 | 16 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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Maytag Dutch Oven Gas Range Service Manual
Here is the compreshensive service to servicing Maytag Dutch Oven Gas Ranges from the 1950s. Sections include... Types of Gases and Characteristics of Ranges Used with Different Gases Uncrating and Inspection Installation in the Home Servicing and Adjusting a Maytag Dutch Oven Gas Range Adjustment and Servicing Oven and Timer Control Mechanism Prior to Range Serial No. 125000-Mode1 5131 GA Adjustment of the Automatic Timer Mechanism on Model 5131 GA Dutch Oven Range -Manufactured After Serial No. 125000 Adjustment and Removal of Range Panels- Model 5131 GA Operating Instructions on Model 5131 GA Ranges Maytag Dutch Oven Gas Range -Model M 6140 GM |
Gas Stoves Published by: Maytag |
1952 | 64 | 44mb | $14.99 |
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1966 Frigidaire Automatic Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1966 Frigidaire Roller-Matic automatic washing machines. Models include WAK, WDK, WCDAK, WCDAPK, WCDARK, WCDAK-PF, WCKD, WCDPK, WCDRK, WIAK, WIK, WCIAK, WCIK, WCIRK. Includes complete in-depth control panel views and specifications for all models, cycle charts, service instructions and complete Roller-matic transmission rebuilding instructions, recommended service tools and Home-Ec Talk. Please note this manual is 200 pages/121 mb in size. It is quite large and will take several minutes to download with a broadband connection. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1966 | 200 | 121mb | $12.99 |
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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 | $12.99 |
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1958 Frigidaire Ultra-Clean Washer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1958 Frigidaire automatic washing machines, both the Unimatic and Pulsamatic styles. Models include WCIR-58, WCI-58, WI-58, WDP-58, WD-58 and WD-58. Includes complete in-depth specifications for all models, cycle charts, service instructions and complete Unimatic and Pulsamatic rebuilding instructions. 1958 was the last year Frigidiare produced their Unimatic and Pulsamatic washers for the home. The next model year in 1959 Frigidaire introduced their Multimatic washer. Frigidaire did continue to produced the Unimatic washer until 1964 but this was for coin-operated laundries only. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 76 | 54mb | $12.99 |
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1959 General Electric Built-In Oven and Cooktop Range Service Manual and Parts Catalog
Here is the comprehensive service manual and parts catalog (with part numbers) to all 1959 GE Built-in Ovens and Cooktops. S line (1959) models include:
J720S, J722S, J724S, J750S, J752S, J754S, J780S, J782S, J784S, J802S, J820S, J822S, J850S, J852S
Sections include service and information on: CUSTOM COOKTOPS CUSTOM OVENS PARTS CATALOG SECTION DELIVERY DESCRIPTION Custom cooktops Custom ovens DISASSEMBLY AND SERVICE — J802S, J850S, J852S Body Conduit plug Control panel and switch box Cooktop Removing cooktop from countertop. Surface units Surface unit switches Switch box cable DISASSEMBLY AND SERVICE — JS20S AND J822S Body Cooktop Junction box Removing cooktop from countertop. Surface indicator light Surface units Surface unit switches DISASSEMBLY AND SERVICE — CUSTOM OVENS Bake unit Broil unit Broil unit terminal blocks Door trim Front frame Front servicing controls Glass window Indicator lights Meat thermometer Meat thermometer crystal.. Oven door Oven door seal Oven liner Oven light Oven light switch Oven switch Oven thermostats Oven vent Testing meat meter Testing meat probe Thermostat replacement .. Timer Timer crystal Timer operation Rotisserie Rotisserie motor INSTALLATION Custom cooktops Custom ovens J802S J820S1 and J822S1 J850S1 and J852S1 NOMENCLATURE Custom cooktops Custom ovens SERIAL NUMBER Custom cooktops Custom ovens WIRING DIAGRAMS Custom cooktops Custom ovens |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 67 | 60mb | $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.