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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1976 KitchenAid Built-In Top-of-the-Line Dishwasher Comparison
Now this is super interesting, here is a comparison brochure of the KDS-18 Superba Dishwashers to all other major brands of dishwashers in the mid 1970's. Topics include: Machine Frames, Wash Chambers/Tubs, Motors, Wash Arms and Systems, Filtration, Drying methods, Fill and Drain systems, Loading/Racks, Weight. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1976 | 20 | 9mb | $9.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire Imperial Washer Owners Manual
Here is a special edition of the 1956 Frigidaire washer owners manual. It was made specifically for the Imperial Unimatic model, WI-56. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 24 | 14mb | $11.99 |
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1972 Maytag Automatic Washers Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the majority of the quintessential Maytag washers of the 1970's. Sections include: General information and control panels, specifications, cycle charts, installation, comprehensive troubleshooting and service procedures, how to access all parts, wiring diagrams and electrical circuity. Models include: A106, A206, A406, A606, A806, A107, A207, A407. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1972 | 97 | 50mb | $14.99 |
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Washes and Dries in One Completely Automatic Operation
Brochure highlighting the 1959 General Electric undercounter Washer-Dryer combo. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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1958 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service and Parts Manual
Very comprehensive service and full parts manual for all 1958 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: RCI-75-58, RI-55-58, RD-71-58, RD-20-58, RS-10-58, RI-39-58, RD-39-58, RD-38-58, RS-30-58, RAW-4, RAW-3 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 |
1958 | 140 | 86mb | $14.99 |
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1970 Frigidaire Skinny-Mini Washer Dryer Service Manual
In 1970 Frigidaire introduced the world's very first all-in-one stacked washer/dryer unit. It was called the Skinny-mini and used a one piece plastic molded agitator and tub combination referred to as an "agi-tub". Here is the Tech-Talk service manual to the very first of these models. Models include: LCT-2 and LCT8-2. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1970 | 99 | 75mb | $12.99 |
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The New Design of Dependability
Absolutely beautiful large format book showing off the features of GE's Filter-Flo washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1964 | 12 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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Stow-Away Portable Washer Brochures and Owners Manual
Now these are some rare machines, Brochures for both the Slimline and Stow-Away portable washers and dryers from Norge. Also included is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to Norge's to the Stow-Away portable washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Norge |
1974 | 12 | 10mb | $11.99 |
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Beautiful 1957 Philco-Bendix Combination Washer-Dryer Brochures
Bendix laundry equipment became Philco-Bendix for the 1957 line after the laundry division was sold to Philco. Here is the very first Philco-Bendix branded combination washer-dryer line. These are big bold brochures for both gas and electric models. Models include CGR-C, CGV-C, CGR, CGV. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Philco |
1957 | 12 | 14mb | $5.99 |
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How to Repair Appliances
Here is a wonderful book full of pictures and information of vintage washing machines and other vintage 1950's major and small appliances. This is the most complete book on appliance repair ever prepared for the home handyman. Automatic Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Vacuum Cleaners, Fans, Mixers, Toasters as well as special chapters are devoted to the proper use and repair of freezers, air conditioners, rotary ironers, waffle irons, grills and heating units. Before plunging into the repair of specific items, the author introduces the reader to the sources of power—electricity-—then covers the manner in which this power is transported to the home in a chapter on House Wiring. Safety measures, too, are outlined and the reader is cautioned on how to protect himself and his family both in the repair and use of these handy—but sometimes dangerous—electric assistants. Since the most used home appliance is the modern washing machine, a greater coverage is offered, with special field reports by a group of well known writers and photographers. Profusely illustrated with photos, diagrams and charts, the section covers trouble shooting for all makes of washers— with specific information on: Bendix Whirlpool-Kenmore Westinghouse General Electric Maytag Frigidaire Speed Queen Norge ABC-O-Matic Easy Finally—The Ways and Means of Appliance Repair—and a complete coverage on Electric Motors used in Home Appliances— provides the harassed home handyman with the kind of money-saving information he needs to keep his push-button paradise in perfect (and economical) running order. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Library |
1957 | 144 | 154mb | $12.99 |
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Owners Manual for Kenmore Roto-Rack Portable Dishwasher
Complete owners manual for Kenmore portable dishwasher model 587.718500. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1971 | 8 | 6mb | $11.99 |
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1960 Westinghouse Center-Drawer and Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the gorgeous 1960 line of Westinghouse Center Drawer and Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators. Models include: Custom Imperial RAA-16, RAA-14, Imperial: RBA-16 and RBA-14. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 16 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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1960 Blackstone Automatic Washer and Dryer Brochures
Absolutely beautiful brochures showing the entire line of Blackstone Automatic Washers and Dryers for '60. Full images and detailed specifications for each model. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1960 | 22 | 36mb | $8.99 |
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How to use your new Signature Vibra-Beat Vacuum Cleaner
Complete use and care guide that was packed with every Montgomery Ward Vacuum Cleaner, model SP-335A. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Montgomery Ward |
1963 | 6 | 3mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Roaster Oven and Infra-Red Broiler-Grid Owners Manual
Full owners manual, operating instructions and hundreds of suggested recipes to Westinghouse's wonderful electric roaster. |
Small Appliances Published by: Westinghouse |
1954 | 68 | 32mb | $11.99 |
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Use and Care Guide to KitchenAid's Superba Dishwasher
Here is the full owners manual and operating instructions to KitchenAid dishwasher model KDS-20. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1981 | 23 | 11mb | $11.99 |
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Fast Moving Parts for Vintage Automatic Washers
This is the first of many service and parts guides I plan on producing for us collectors of vintage appliances. This one consists of images, names and part numbers of commonly stocked parts for vintage automatic washers in 1960. There are also many dryer parts and some dishwasher parts thrown in. This is great reference tool for anyone who has vintage machines and needs to look for parts as the part numbers are sometimes vital in your search. Brands included: ABC-Kelvinator, Apex, Bendix-Crosley-Philco, Easy, Frigidaire, General Electric, Hotpoint, James, Kenmore-Whirlpool, Maytag, Norge-Hamilton, Speed Queen, Thor and Westinghouse. Also includes parts for timers, heating elements, switches, solenoids, water/oil seals and water mixing valves. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Automaticwasher |
1960 | 100 | 66mb | $12.99 |
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Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual - 1968 500 and 400 Series
The complete owners manual and operating instructions to all 1968 500, 400 and Portable Washer Series Kenmore Washers. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1968 | 36 | 28mb | $11.99 |
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Apex Spiral Dasher Wringer Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting Apex Wringer Washers from the mid 50's. Spiral Dasher and two kinds of "Triple-Action Agitator" machines. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Apex |
1953 | 14 | 21mb | $8.99 |
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1962 to 1974 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer Service Manual
Here is the complete and comprehensive service manual to all model GE refrigerator/freezer combinations. Model series include: TBF, TCF, TDF, TFF. Major Sections include (with sub-sections): General, Cabinet Service, Electrical Parts, Diagnosis, Ice Maker, Custom Dispenser, Safety Practices. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1974 | 278 | 103mb | $14.99 |
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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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1949 Westinghouse Electric Range Owners Manual
Here is the full owners manual and operating instruction guide to all 1949 Westinghouse Electric Ranges. Models include: A774-49, B74-49, D74-49, E64-49. Sections Include: Getting to know your range, How to use your range, Care and cleaning your range, High Altitude Cooking, Recipes and Cooking Charts for Westinghouse Ranges. It’s all yours now! Your treasure of a brand-new Electric Range. You’ll love it...because it’s so superbly automatic ...saves energy and leaves you more time for a dozen and one other things. And because it’s so very easy to use. you’ll have praiseworthy results every time. But wondrous as this Range is, it can’t perform miracles without your co-operation. That’s why it’s so essential that you become thoroughly acquainted with its every part and function...learn how to use it properly...how to care for it so that it does more and lasts longer. Remember, you’ll use your Range more than any other appliance you own! So take a minute right now to carefully study this book—especially the section that refers to your particular Range. We've done our best to “tell all” and give you the complete story. What’s more, we've included a couple hundred tried and tested recipes with which you can please the family. In no sense do we claim this to be a complete cookbook, so don’t hesitate to continue using your favorite recipes, too, and watch how beautifully they’ll turn out on your new Range! |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1949 | 84 | 48mb | $12.99 |
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1986 AEG Washers and Vacuums
Here is a German language brochure highlighting the 1986 line of AEG front loading washers and vacuum cleaners. |
Automatic Washers Published by: AEG |
1986 | 12 | 9mb | $8.99 |
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1967 Philco-Ford Automatic Dishwasher Brochures
Here are brochures for the entire 1967/1968 line of Philco undercounter and portable dishwashers. Full images and specifications. Models include: KC16H6, KC14H2, KP18H6, KP14H4, KP12H2, KU16H6, KU14H2, KP18G6, KP14G4, KP12G2. |
Dishwashers Published by: Philco |
1967 | 10 | 7mb | $8.99 |
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1977 Frigidaire Dishwashers Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1977 line of Frigidaire Automatic Dishwashers, both undercounter and mobile/portable. Full images and specifications included. Models include: DWU-2, DWU-3, DWU-4, DWU-5, DWM-2, DWM-3, DWM-4, DWM-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1977 | 8 | 9mb | $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.