VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Westinghouse Laundromat Model LCC30 Owners Manual
Full Owners manual and use/care guide to Westinghouse Laundromat automatic home washer model LCC30. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 24 | 20mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Model LLC30 Owners Manual
Full Owners manual and use/care guide to Westinghouse Laundromat automatic home washer model LLC30. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 24 | 21mb | $11.99 |
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1954 Norge Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful sales literature brochures highlighting Norge's 1954 line of automatic washers, semi-automatic washers and clothes dryers. Suggested retail price list at end of file. Models include: Automatic washers: AW450, AW-425, AW-422SP, AW-410 Semi-Automatic washers: AW-405 Dryers: AG-730, AE-620, AG-710, AE-610. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Norge |
1954 | 20 | 66mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag Washer A702-A702S Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions packed with every Maytag A702/A702S (S is the suds-saver model) from the early 1960's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 22 | 22mb | $11.99 |
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Speed Queen Combination Washer-Dryer Facts Manual
Here is the very rare Facts Manual produced by Speed Queen when they introduced their Washer-Dryer combination machine to highlight all the features and conveniences of having one machine do both the washing and drying. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 16 | 36mb | $8.99 |
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1955 Kelvinator Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Complete use/care guide and owners manual to Kelvinator Automatic washer model AW-2 and Semi-automatic washer model SW. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kelvinator |
1955 | 32 | 30mb | $11.99 |
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1965 General Electric Automatic Washer Operating Guide
Here is complete operating instructions and use/care guide to GE washer models WA-832A and WA-837A. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1965 | 26 | 51mb | $11.99 |
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Brochure to the Very First Whirlpool Automatic Washer
Here is a wonderful brochure Whirlpool produced back in '47 when they introduced their very first automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1947 | 12 | 38mb | $11.99 |
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1950 Westinghouse Laundromat Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure from Westinghouse showing off their new 1950 model Laundromat model L-5. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1950 | 16 | 42mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Speed Queen Washer Operating Instructions and Brochure
Complete sales literature brochure as well the operating instruction guide to 1957 Speed Queen automatic washer models A18 and A19. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1957 | 8 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1987 Whirlpool Laundry Products Catalog
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting the 1987 line of Whirlpool Washers and Dryers. Models include washers: LA3400XS, LA4400XS LA5400XS, LA6300XS, LA5000XS, LA5300XS, LA5500XS, LA5700XS, LA6150XS, LA7700XS, LA3800XS, LA5380XS, LA5580XS, LA5800XS, LA7800XS, LABBOOXS, LA9800XS. dryers: LE/G2000XS, LE/G3000XS, LE/G5700XS, LE/G5800XS, LE/G6150XS, LE/G7800XS, LE/G9800XS. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1987 | 24 | 67mb | $14.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beuatiful brochures for the 1960 line of Hotpoint Automatic Washers. Models include: LW090, LW070, LW060, LW050, LW0506, LW030, LW025. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 16 | 67mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Dryer Brochures
Brochures highligting the 1960 line of Hotpoint clothes dryers. Modes Include: LC090, LB090, LB070, LB050, LB030 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 10 | 38mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Pyrex Glassware Retail Catalog
Here is a wonderful and rare catalog of Pyrex-ware glass kitchen products. Products include: Clear ovenware, Town & Country, Turquoise, Early American, Pink, Primary sets, Casseroles, Coffee pots, saucepans, double boilers, dishware and tumblers, salt/pepper shakers. Full retail price list included at end for all products. |
Full Catalog Published by: Pyrex |
1963 | 0 | 47mb | $14.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Cooking Appliances Brochures
Beautiful brochures highlighting the 1960 line of electric ranges, cooktops, built-in ovens and the Customline Crest line of ranges as well. Models include:
RB75-A, RB65-A, RB45-A, RB18-A, RB15-A, RA-301, RA-101, CustomLine Crest RU75-A, RU45-A, RR25-A, RJ85-A, RJ65-A, RJ35-A, RJ34-A, RJ15-A, RL75-A, RJ77-A, RJ-76A, |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 38 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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1984 General Electric Washer Use and Care Book
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to GE Automatic Washer model WWA8364V. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1984 | 32 | 63mb | $11.99 |
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1962 General Electric Washers and Dryers Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the 1962 line of GE automatic washers, combination washer/dryers, utility sink washer and dryers. High resolution scan of 600dpi for crisp Images and full specifications included. Models include... Washers: WA-1050W, WA-950W, WA-850W, WA-750W, WA-650W, WA-550W Dryers: DA-1020W, DA-920W, DA-820W, DA-720W, DA-620W, DA-520W Utility/Sink Washer: WB2050W Undercounter Dryer: DU2020W Combination Washer/Dryers: WD-860W, WD-560W |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 32 | 149mb | $14.99 |
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GE Pull-Out Dishwasher Operating Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating use/care instructions to 1962 General Electric pull-out built-in dishwashers models: SU66 and SU60. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 24 | 35mb | $11.99 |
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1962 General Electric Range-Oven Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the 1962 line of GE free standing electric ranges and cooking appliances, including the Americana models!
High resolution scan of 600dpi for crisp Images and full specifications included.
Models include... J790W, J792W, J760W, J762W, J791W, J761W, J763W, J408W, J750W, J304W, J404W, J303W, J403W, J406W, J402W, J302W, J400W, J401W, J301W, J299W. Also included is the planning dimensions book the Americana model J790W. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 0 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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Maytag Washer Model 142B-142SB Owners Manual
Here is a rare owners manual on the first major center-dial Maytag automatic washer. Models include both 142B and 142SB (suds saver model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 26 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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1990 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Beautiful brochure highlighting the 2nd to last generation of helical drive Newton made Maytag laundry appliances. Models include:
washers: A9800, A9700, A9400, A9200, A7800, A7500, A7300.
dryers: D9900, D9800, D7600, D7500, D7400, D4000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1990 | 16 | 32mb | $14.99 |
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1970 Maytag Dishwasher Brochure
Very fun brochure highligting the Maytag top-of-the line dishwasher of the early 1970s. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 6 | 29mb | $8.99 |
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1965 Westinghouse Top-Loading Washer Brochures
Here are brochures produced right after the switch-over to Westinghouse's own design of top-loading automatic washers. Models include: LAF200, LAF400 and LAF600. Dryers are also shown: DTF200, DTF400/DGF400 and DTF600/DGF600 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1965 | 12 | 53mb | $8.99 |
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1954 Whirlpool Home Laundry Appliances Book
Here is an absolute beautifully illustrated catalog in book form from Whirlpool highlighting their 1954 line of home laundry appliances. Products include automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers and mangle ironer. Scanned at 600ddpi high resolution for a beautiful pdf file. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1954 | 52 | 171mb | $14.99 |
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Early Kenmore Dishwasher Owners Manual
I'm guessing this book is from around 1956. This is probably the first front-loading home dishwasher ever marketed by Kenmore. It's made by D&M. The dishwasher in the earlier Sears catalogs was marketed under the name Homart as a top-loading machine. Full operating instructions, cycle chart, installation instructions and parts list included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1956 | 36 | 40mb | $12.99 |
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How to use and enjoy your new Norge Automatic Dryer
Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1957 model of Norge automatic dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Norge |
1957 | 40 | 18mb | $11.99 |
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How to Tell N' Sell the ABC-O-Matic For More Effective Demonstrations
Guide given to salesmen around 1950 to help them understand the features of the ABC-O-Matic washer and what to tell prospective customers during a demonstration of the machine's full cycle. |
Automatic Washers Published by: ABC-O-Matic |
1950 | 12 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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1995 Frigidaire Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a full brochure showing off the WCI made Frigidaire line of automatic washers and dryers from the mid 1990's. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1995 | 0 | 41mb | $8.99 |
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1961 Maytag Automatic Washer Brochures
Beautiful sales literature highlighting early 60's Maytag Automatic washers. Models include the 160, 142, 126 and 124. Full specifications for each model detailed. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1961 | 8 | 17mb | $8.99 |
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How To Use Your Chambers Electric Cooking Equipment
Owners manual, operating instructions and recommended recipes guide packed with all 1956 Chambers electric ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Chambers |
1956 | 24 | 9mb | $12.99 |
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Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - January 1959 - Westinghouse Program Computer Washer
Appliance Manufacturer 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 design and manufacturing areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. This issue covers the introduction of Westinghouse's Program Computer Laundromat |
Trade Publications Published by: Appliance Manufacturer |
1959 | 77 | 102mb | $12.99 |
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Operating Instructions and Laundry Guide
Full owners manual and operating instructions to 43711 series of Kenmore Automatic Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1973 | 30 | 21mb | $11.99 |
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Whirlpool Automatic Washer Operating Instructions
Here it is, the owners manual to Whirlpool's very first Electronic Control Automatic Washer! |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1978 | 16 | 10mb | $11.99 |
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Good Heating Starts Here - How to Choose Your Thermostat
Here is wonderfully whimsical brochure showing off the Minneapolis Heat Regulator Companies line of home thermostats. This company eventually joined Honeywell. |
Home Products Published by: Minneapolis-Honeywell |
1950 | 8 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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Getting to know your new Frigidaire 1954 Thrify-30 Electric Range
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all 1954 30" Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: RT-38 and RT-30 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1954 | 36 | 15mb | $12.99 |
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Ronson Ron-matic Foodmatic Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to the Ronson Foodmatic system. Sections include: Your Foodmatic
Foodmatic Attachments
Power Module Mixers, Beaters and Bowls Food Processor Blender Knife and Scissors Sharpener Meat Grinder Ice Crusher Coffee Mill Stirring Cooker Deep Fry Basket Ice Cream Maker Custom Molded Trays and Slides Service |
Small Appliances Published by: Ronson |
1974 | 40 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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1959 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to 700 Series Kenmore Automatic Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1959 | 18 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1962 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service and Parts Manual
Very comprehensive service and full parts manual for all 1962 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: Models include: RS-305, RS-30, RS-35, RD-38, RD-39, RCI -39, RS-1 0, RSD-15,
RD-20, RDD-20, RCD-71, Rl-55, RCI-75-62
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 |
1962 | 155 | 99mb | $14.99 |
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Deep Clean Vacuum Cleaner Model 26 Owners Manual
Complete owners manual and operating instructions for the "Deep Clean" Cleaner. The all purpose cleaner with the Double Action Floor Nozzle. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hamilton Beach |
1951 | 24 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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KitchenAid Electric Housewares by Hobart
Brochure highlighting many KitchenAid small appliances available during the early 1970's. Stand mixers (4-C, K45 and K5-A), Coffee Mill KCM. Mixer attachments including the Can Opener, Roto Vegetable Slicer, Food Chopper, Dough Hook, Ice Cream Freezer and the Colander and Sieve Set. |
Small Appliances Published by: KitchenAid |
1971 | 2 | 3mb | $9.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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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 | $8.99 |
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Beautiful 1960 Whirlpool Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a wonderful brochure with stunning illustrations and information on the entire 1960 line of Whirlpool Automatic Washers, Dryers and Combination Washer-Dryers |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1960 | 8 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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How to Take Care of Furniture
Here is an absolutely adorable high-school home economics flyer discussing all kinds of furniture care. Full of whimsical 1950's style illustrations! |
Miscellaneous Published by: Johnson-Wax |
1958 | 8 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Kenmore Canister Vacuum Cleaner Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to all 1960 Kenmore canister vacuum cleaners and Power Mate power nozzle. Models include: Lady Kenmore, Horizon, Saturn, Aurora and Vanguard. Also included is the complete parts list for model 116.0672 (the Horizon). |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Kenmore |
1960 | 19 | 14mb | $11.99 |
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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 | $12.99 |
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Facts About Your New Mixer
Full owners manual and use/care guide to all triple-beat GE stand mixers from the 1950's. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 48 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1967 General Electric Appliances and Equipment Catalog
Here is the complete catalog to all GE home appliances and electric equipment. Images and full specifications included for each product. Products include: Built-In Ovens Range Hoods and Exhaust Fans Cooktops Single and Double Oven Americana Ranges Free Standing Ranges Mark 27" Drop-In Ranges All Transistor Built-In Electronic Products Combination Washer-Dryers Filter-Flow Washers Gas and Electric Dryers 24" Filter-Flo Washers Built-In and Portable Dishwashers Under-sink Dishwasher Food Waste Disposals Refrigerator-Freezers Food Freezers Air Conditioning and Heating units Silicones Wiring Devices and Wall Switches Electrical Boxes and Products Water Heaters Outdoor Lighting |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1967 | 44 | 54mb | $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.