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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Owner's Manual for your new Wringer Washer
Full owners manual and operating instruction book that was packed with every Lady Kenmore wringer washer in 1964. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1964 | 20 | 16mb | $12.99 |
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Launderall Automatic Washer Service Manual
Now this is a rare manual not to mention a rare washer. It is the service manual to the Jacobs Launderall Washer. This machine was the first and one of the few Horizontal Access Top Loading washers made in the USA. It was a bolt down machine and like Blackstone washers it the timer was a mechanical system built into the transmission. This manual is very comprehensive with specifications, cycle charts, complete descriptions of how the machine works and how to service it. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Launderall |
1948 | 73 | 58mb | $12.99 |
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Hotpoint Dishwasher Full Brochure and Owners Manual
As usual Hotpoint produced some of the most beautiful advertising brochures in the appliance industry. Here is both the entire Sales Literature Brochure as well as the complete Owners Manual to the mid 1950's Hotpoint automatic dishwasher. This was the last 27" Hotpoint dishwasher design before they redesigned their dishwashers to the 24" size. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1955 | 30 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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Put Maytag Dependability in Your Kitchen
Beautiful brochure highlighting Maytag's dishwashers of the early 1970's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1972 | 12 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Case Bathroom Fixtures Brochure
Full color brochure showing off the full line of Case Bathroom Fixtures, including toilets, bathroom and kitchen sinks and bathtubs. The new "Look of Luxury" line. A distinctive selection of water closets, lavatories and bathtubs from the originators of one-piece water closets. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Case |
1963 | 8 | 20mb | $8.99 |
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1980 General Electric Filter-Flo Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 GE Electric Washers, Dryers and Compact Laundry Appliances. Full control panel display images, machines photos and full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Automatic Washers, Electric and Gas Dryers, Compact Washer and Dryer |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1980 | 6 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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1959 Hotpoint Disposal Brochure
Here is a full color brochure highlighting the 1959 Hotpoint Batch-Feed Food Waste Disposer. Images and full specifications included. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: Hotpoint |
1959 | 4 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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1961-1962 Whirlpool Wringer Washer Parts Diagrams and Lists
Here is a compilation of parts lists for most of the 1961/1962 line of Whirlpool wringer washers. Each document contains a full image of the machine along with parts diagrams and part numbers for original parts. Assemblies include Wringer and Gear-Case along with Machine Parts Assemblies. Models highlighted include: LJW950W-00, LJW850W-00, LJW750W-00, LJW650W-00 and LJW61OW-00. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1962 | 19 | 8mb | $14.99 |
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Magic Chef Washers and Dryers
This brochure is particularly interesting because it shows off Magic Chef washers and dryers that were made by Norge. In 1988 they were still using the orignal 20lb perforated tub design that was first introduced in 1964. This is one of the last years of this design before some major design changes happened at Norge. Brochure has complete images, specifications and control panel views for each model. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Magic Chef |
1988 | 12 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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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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Maytag Gyrafoam Aluminum Washer Brochure
This is one of the earliest pieces of washer sales literature history I have seen. It is a brochure produced in the mid 1920s selling the Maytag "Gray Ghost" washer. This fascinanting brochure was made only two years after Maytag introduced the first agitator in 1922. Its in color no less and printed on thick 8.5 x 11 inch paper, which must have been very expensive to produce in those days. A must for any early washing machine enthusiast. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Maytag |
1924 | 16 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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Washday Recipes, Care, Use of your Westinghouse Laundromat
Full owners manual and operating instructions to the 1952-1953 Westinghouse Laundromat models LB-6 (standard Laundromat model) and RL-1 (bolt-down model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1952 | 44 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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The Last of the Westinghouse Slant-Front Washers and Dryers
Here are wonderful brochures for the last year Westinghouse made their slant-front front loading washers and dryers. While the slanted tub models ended in the late 1950s, Westinghouse still kept making the front of the cabinet slanted into the 1960s. Brochures have beautiful images and illustrations along with complete control panel views and specifications for all models available. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1963 | 14 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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Appliance Manufacturer Magazine - July 1957
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. Of particular interest: Very cool article on GM Frigidaire appliance designers and how they work together in an atmosphere of creativeness. Maytag introduces their Halo-of-Heat dryer. GE Kitchen Center wins awards for GE designers and engineers. Surprising number of new appliances at Chicago Summer Market show. |
Trade Publications Published by: Appliance Manufacturer |
1957 | 106 | 140mb | $12.99 |
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1951 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to all top freezer GE refrigerators from the early 1950's. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1951 | 44 | 40mb | $12.99 |
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1967 Philco-Ford Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1967 line of Philco gas and electric clothes dryers. Full images, control panel views and specifications and machine price list included. Models include: DG-6G8, DE-6G8, DG-6G4, DE-6G4, DG-6G3, DE-6G3, DG-6G2, DE-6G2, |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Philco |
1967 | 20 | 16mb | $8.99 |
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Beautiful 1957 General Electric Built-In Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures showing off GE's very rare 30" as well as the standard 24" roll-out built-in dishwashers. Unlike dishwashers of today, these machines rolled out from under the counter in a big drawer style fashion. They washes with a metal impeller that spun at 1750 rpm at the bottom of the tank. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 8 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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1960 General Electric Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1960 GE Washers. These are the last year of the solid-basket machines and the first year that GE introduced a spin-brake to stop the tub from coasting at the end of the spin cycle. Models include: WA-1055 WA-1050 WA-953 WA-855 WA-850 WA-755 WA-750 WA-635 WA-630 and WA-450. Sections include: Models - Features Chart Description General Description And Operation Full Specifications Installation Instructions Disassembly Transmission Service Timer/Control Service Electrical Components Electrical Circuits Wiring Diagrams And Schematics Catalog Information |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1960 | 122 | 61mb | $12.99 |
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Hotpoint Washers, Dryers and Dishwashers
Brochure showing off all of the '78 line of Hotpoint automatic washers, dryers, dishwashers, disposers and trash compactors. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1978 | 14 | 18mb | $8.99 |
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Dormeyer Small Appliances Service Diagrams and Parts Listings
Here is an extensive collection of service parts explosions diagrams with associated part numbers. The diagrams are arranged to make servicing of Dormeyer appliances easier as you can see the order of assembly. Products included in this book include the following: DORMEYER BLENDER MODELS No. 5901 and 5902 DORMEYER DELUXE (3 SPEED) BLENDWEL MODEL- BL-2-WH OR MODEL 10000 DORMEYER FULLY-AUTOMATIC BROIL-WELL MODEL No. 8800 MODEL NO. BR2 DORMEYER BROIL WELL FORMERLY MODEL NO. 8600 MODEL NO. BR1-1 DORMEYER BROIL WELL FORMERLY MODEL NO. 8200-R1 DORMEYER COFFEE MAKER MODELS: 16, 16002,22000 a CP 9 SS DORMEYER MODEL NO. 30000 DELUXE COFFEE WELL DORMEYER MODEL #24000 DELUXE COFFEE WELL DORMEYER MODEL NO. CP 8 BU ECONOMY COFFEE WELL DORMEYER MODEL CP-10-CH COFFEE MAKER DORMEYER MODEL CP-11-CH COFFEE MAKER DORMEYER Model CP -12 Cup DORMEYER 30 Cup Coffee Maker Model CP-30-BU DORMEYER 40 Cup Model Coffee Model CP-40-CH DORMEYER MODEL No. 5800 AND 5800A FRI-WELL DORMEYER Fri-Well Model: 6000 & DF-1-CH DORMEYER Deep Fry Cooker Models: 6200 and DF-2-BU DORMEYER MODEL No. 9900 GRILL-WELL DORMEYER MODEL ST-2-BU STEAM & DRY IRON WELL DORMEYER IRON ST-3-XB and 10312 MODEL No. 12 DORMEYER IRON-WELL DORMEYER MODEL 5000 MEAL MAKER DORMEYER MODEL 5001 MEAL MAKER MIXER DORMEYER MODEL 5100 MEAL MAKER MIXER - 5100 same as SM 6 WH, SM 6 WHI, 5100 same as 5100-RI, 5100-RI same as SM 15 WH DORMEYER Portable Mixer Models 7500, 7501, 7502, 7503, 7560, 7590 DORMEYER Mixer Model 7700, 7705 Berkley, 7780 Kitchen Queen, 7785 Luraline, 7786-2 same as 85-SM-7, 7787 Mix Magic, 7795 Popular DORMEYER Mixer Model 8300, 9501, 9502, 9503, 9600 DORMEYER MODEL No. 9700 MIX-MAID MIXER Model 18000- Series DORMEYER PORTABLE ELECTRIC MIXER DORMEYER MODEL HM 4WH PORTABLE ELECTRIC MIXER DORMEYER MODEL HM SWH PORTABLE ELECTRIC MIXER DORMEYER MIXER MODEL SM-9-WH FORMERLY 19000, SM-12-CH DORMEYER MIXER MODEL NO. SM 14 WH DORMEYER MIXER MODEL NO. SM 15 WH DORMEYER MODEL SM-19-WH MIXER MODEL SM-18-WH, ECONOMY MIXER MODEL C0-2-WH STAND CAN OPENER MODEL SK-5-BU BUFFET SKILLET MODEL No. 6400 DORM EYER- FRENCH FRY SKILLET MODEL No. 6600 ELECTRIC FRY·PAN DORMEYER MODEL #20000 AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC SKILLET DORMEYER MODEL #26000 (4 QT.) ELECTRIC SAUCE PAN WITH REMOVABLE PROBE TYPE HEAT CONTROL UNIT DORMEYER MODEL No. SK 3 BU SKILLET DORMEYER MODEL No. 6303 AUTOMATIC POP-UP TOASTER DORMEYER MODEL TR-5-CH TOASTER MODEL TR-6-CH and TR-7-CH TOASTER MODEL DORMEYER NO. HD-1-PK HAIR DRYER |
Small Appliances Published by: Dormeyer |
1962 | 53 | 30mb | $12.99 |
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1975 Frigidaire 1-18 Dryer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete and comprehensive service manual to all full size Frigidaire automatic dryers from the mid 1970s. Models include both gas and electric: DA, DCD, DIA, DCI, D1, DAG, DCDG, DIAG, DCIG, DG1 Sections include: Full specifications, Resistance Values, Operating Temperatures, Introduction, Features, Safety Features, Construction, Operation, Installation, Service Diagnosis Charts, Complete Serving, Wiring Diagrams and Schematics, Home-Ec Talk. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1975 | 79 | 62mb | $12.99 |
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Imperial and Deluxe 1961 Frigidaire Automatic Dryer Owners Manual
Full owners manual and operating instructions to Frigidaire's middle of the line dryers for 1961. Models DIA-61, DD-61 and DDA-61. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1961 | 16 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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1956 General Electric Wall Refrigerator Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to General Electric wall mount refrigerator model LW-11N. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1956 | 16 | $14.99 | |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - August 1957
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 |
1957 | 196 | 133mb | $12.99 |
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1962 Automatic Washer Facts Manual
Speed Queen produced their Facts Manuals to give to dealers and customers information regarding their products throughout the 60's. These documents are filled with beautiful images, illustrations and full specifications. Great fun document, this particular original has a few pages that do have some minor stains, but text and images are perfectly legible and clear. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1962 | 16 | 8mb | $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.