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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KitchenAid 18-Series Dishwasher Owners Manual, Installation Instructions and Dishwasher Comparison Advertising Chart
This is a three in one file. Part one has the entire KitchenAid 18-Series Dishwasher Owners Manual including the KDS-18. Part two is the installation instructions for the 18 series dishwashers. Part three is a top-of-the-line Dishwasher comparison chart comparing all aspects of the KitchenAid KDS-18 dishwasher to the General Electric, Maytag, Kenmore (D&M), Waste King and Whirlpool top-of-the line dishwashers. Makes for a fasinating read to say the least! Also included is the same comparison charts for the trash compactors and disposers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1978 | 32 | 24mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Front Loading Washer Owners Manual model L110
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the Westinghouse Laundromat automatic washer, model L110. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1958 | 28 | 14mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Dryer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all 1957 Westinghouse Dryers. Models include D-110, D-112 and D-114. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 35 | $5.99 | |
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Westinghouse Laundromat Service Manual
Full service manual for Westinghouse Laundromat models L-1000 (Program Computer Laundromat), L-120, L-122, L-124, L-126 and L-128 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1961 | 44 | 27mb | $12.99 |
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1961 Frigidaire Washer Owners Manual for Deluxe Models
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all '61 Frigidaire Washers. Models WDA-61 and WD-61. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1961 | 20 | 12mb | $11.99 |
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Service Manual to the Very First Speed Queen Automatic Washer
Here is the complete service manual to the very first Speed Queen Automatic Washer, this was the Beam Design. Models A10 and A11. Sections include: Timer Sequence chart, installation, Service Procedures, Adjustments, Test Procedures, Service Helps and Special Tools. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1952 | 23 | 22mb | $12.99 |
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Room Air Conditioner Brochure
Full brochure for the Gambles room air conditioner. |
Air Conditioners Published by: Marquette (Gambles Stores) |
1953 | 2 | 4mb | $8.99 |
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New for 1961 - KitchenAid Dishwashers With More For You
Beautiful sales literature brochure showing off all of the newly designed KitchenAid Dishwashers for 1961. Models include KD2-P, KDC-14, KDI-14, KDS-14, KDI-54. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1961 | 4 | 5mb | $9.99 |
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1966 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1966 Easy Automatic Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1966 | 40 | 47mb | $12.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1976 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: R-30, RG-35, RGC-35, RE-36, REG-38, REG-37C, REG-637V, REG-639CV, R-42, RGC-45, RE-45, RE-47. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 88 | 51mb | $14.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Dishwashers Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1976 line of Frigidaire Automatic Dishwashers, both undercounter and mobile/portable. Full images and specifications included. Models include: D-UD, D-UCD, D-UI, D-UCI, D-MCD, D_MI, D_MCI. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 8 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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Model 65 Instruction Book - The New Hoover Cleaner
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the Hoover Convertible Vacuum Cleaner model 65. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1957 | 16 | 10mb | $11.99 |
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1959 Philco Washer, Dryer and Combination Line
Brochure showing all 7 Philco "Predicta" style laundry appliances Philco produced for '59. Includes images and specifications for each machine. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Philco |
1959 | 4 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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1974 Westinghouse Tumbler Washer and Dryer Use and Care Guides
Complete use and care guide to front loading Westinghouse washer model: LT100P and dryer: DE100P (electric)/ DG100P (gas) |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1974 | 8 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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Maytag Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Brochures highling both the gas and electric models of Maytag's combination washer-dryer. Beautiful illustrations and full specifications for each machine included. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1962 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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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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Maytag Washpower Automatic Operating Instructions for model A806S
8.5" x 11" operating instruction card that came with newly designed Center-Dial Maytag Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1966 | 2 | 2mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse D-5 Dryer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all D-5 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. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1952 | 32 | 21mb | $12.99 |
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1953 Bendix Duomatic Washer-Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the very first combination washer-dryer ever produced. Full features, troubleshooting and service information included. Model: CCR |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Bendix |
1953 | 102 | 35mb | $12.99 |
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The Appliances Most Women Want Most
Large 8.5" x 11" advertising catalog showing off GE's new post-war small home appliances. Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations throughout! Appliances included: Irons, Travel Irons, Triple-Whip Mixer, Mixer Accessories, Automatic Roaster, Vacuum Coffee Makers, Coffeemaker Stoves, Coffeemaker Filters and Replacement Bowls, Automatic Toaster, Waffle Irons, and Sandwich Grills. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1947 | 20 | 28mb | $8.99 |
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Gibson Washer Brochures
Full brochures with images, features and specifications for Gibson washers made by Franklin. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Gibson |
1974 | 10 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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Important Tips on the Use and Care of your Frigidaire Washer
Generic laundering guide that was packed with every Frigidaire washer model produced in the late 1960's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1969 | 16 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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1936 Hoover Model 150 Vacuum Cleaner Brochure
Here is an adorable brochure from Hoover highlighting their new model 150 Vacuum Cleaner. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1936 | 20 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Catalog of Replacement Parts for KitchenAid Dishwasher KD-17
Full parts catalog showing illustrations of all parts along with part numbers. This document makes doing internet searches for vintage parts much easier as you will have the official KitchenAid part numbers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 16 | 8mb | $14.99 |
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1980 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 Frigidaire Electric Refrigerators. Images and Full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Side-by-Side No-Frost Refrigerator/Freezers No Frost Top-Freezer Refrigerator/Freezers Cyclamatic Partial Defrost Refrigerator/Freezers Food Freezers |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1980 | 14 | 15mb | $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.