Please note there is some relatively minor water staining on these brochures, but they were cool/rare enough to post anyway.

Washers: WD-A, WC, WID, WIC-A
Dryers: DE, DG, DEC, DEG, DEI, DGI, DECI and DGCI.
Laundry Centers: LC-115, LC8-3 and LC-3.

30" Electric Ranges: R-30, RG-35, RC-30, RCG-35, RE-36, RE-38S, REG-38, REG-38C and REG-39CD.
40" Electric Ranges: RE-47, RGC-45, RE-45.
Twin 30 Electric Ranges: REG-637V and REG-639CV.
Microwave Ovens: RCM-1, RCM-3, RCM-4 and RCM-6.

Model changes often come at varying times during the year. We have made every attempt to give you the latest information available at the time of the printing of this booklet.

DWUW-Under-Counter Model
DWFW-Free Standing Model
DWSW-Sink Combination Model

In addition, the following four special models were available:
DWUW-1-Under-Counter Model With Primer Finish
DWFW-2-Free Standing Model With Wood Top
DWFW-3-Free Standing Model With No Top
DWSW-4-Sink Combination With Stainless Steel Top

Washers: W756, W765.
Dryers: T369C, T366.
Ironer: B864E.
Dishwashers: G530, G530U, G530I
Vacuum Cleaners: S130, S236i, S225

AH, AHS, BH, BHS, CH, DH, FH, EH

1957 Models:
AJS, EJ, FJ, HJ, RJ, DJ, KJ, CJ, IJ, KJ


With your new Westinghouse Speed-Electric Range you will seldom find it necessary to stand at your range and stir foods while they cook ... or to lift a lid to see whether the water has boiled away or whether the food is done. That's because electric cooking heat is accurately controlled. It gives you the same fine results day in and day out.

No doubt, you have a fine reputation for your skill in baking. You'll be delighted with the wonderful results ... all without worry on your part ... from the Miracle Sealed Oven.

Your Westinghouse Speed-Electric Range will do the work for you ... provided you do the necessary planning and thinking.

Please read these instructions carefully. By doing this, you and your Westinghouse Speed-Electric Range will become wonderful cooking partners.

Benefits Customers are Looking For
Glossary
Systems Monitor of new Digital GE Dishwashers
Performance Flexibility
Energy Monitor Chart
Installation Information
Premium Dishwashers
Deluxe Value Dishwashers
Dishwasher Model Comparison Chart
Warranty Information

Models Highlighted: GSD2800D, GSD2600D, GSD2400D, GSD2200D, GSD1200T, GSD940D, GSD900, GSD640D, GSD600D, GSD50D.

• Grape-Nuts improves its product — by leaving out a few very modern ingredients


• Refrigerator-freezer combinations
  Nine frost-free and conventional models are included in this report. Brands tested: Amana Free-O-Frost, Frigidaire, General Electric, Kelvinator Foodarama, Leonard, Norge, Philco, Sears Coldspot.
  
  Both refrigerators and refrigerator-freezers have full-width freezer compartments, and on this account most people do not realize there is a vitally important difference between the two types of appliance. If you contemplate buying, be sure you have a clear idea of the difference between the refrigerator and the refrigerator-freezer, for if you buy a refrigerator when what you really need is a refrigerator-freezer, the results can be very disappointing.
  
  Some manufacturers have done little to eliminate this confusion or adopt clear standards of nomenclature. Indeed, some refer to both types of appliance as refrigerators; others designate some of their combination appliances as having “zero degree” freezers or “true freezers.” The following definitions should help to dispel some of the confusion which exists in consumers’ minds. continued...


• The new Comet automobile
  Someone has suggested that the Comet may be the car for those who cannot decide between a full-size car and the compact models, as represented by Corvair, Falcon, Valiant, Rambler American, and Studebaker Lark. Actually the interior of the Comet is larger than the Falcon only in the trunk space, for both cars have the same passenger space dimensions and the same engines. Exteriorly, however, the Comet is bigger; it has a 4½-inch longer wheelbase, is 14 inches longer overall, and is about 115 pounds heavier than the Falcon. The Comet has dual headlamps while those on the Falcon are the older style single headlamps, which in CR’s opinion are preferable. continued...


• Hedge trimmers
  Reports and ratings of 9 popular brands of hedge trimmers and 2 hedge trimming attachments. Brands tested: Black & Decker, Craftsman, Disston Dragon, Hedgemaster, Hedgshear, Little Wonder, Skil, Sunbeam, Trimmer Boy
  
  Trimming hedges and shrubbery with a pair of hand-operated hedge shears is a tiresome and time-consuming task. Electric-motor-operated trimmers make light work of the hedge-trimming chore. Even a novice, with a little practice, can turn out a well-trimmed hedge in a fraction of the time—and likewise a fraction of the muscle-weariness—required for hand trimming. There is a certain amount of hazard in using a hedge trimmer, as there is with nearly all power tools, but there is a greater hazard with hedge trimmers than some other tools, because there is no way in which the cutting blades can be guarded. continued...


• Bargains from abroad
  It is not necessary to take a trip abroad in order to buy foreign bargains. This article tells how you can buy by mail. One of the joys of taking a trip is buying unusual items, or bargains, which can be brought back and displayed as souvenirs or mementos of the happy journey. Many people are not aware that it is also possible to get items from abroad by mail order, not quite so easily as they could buy something from Sears, perhaps, but with no great difficulty either. continued...


• What pool owners should know
  Safety rules for homeowners with back yard pools


• Portable electronic flash units
  A report on six of the new models - Brands tested: FR-150, Futuramic Strobonar, Metz Mecablitz, Multiblitz Color SL, Strobomite, Ultrablitz Monojet
  
  The development of the transistor and the new miniaturization techniques of the electronic industry have been put to good use in the design of the new portable electronic flash guns. Not too many years ago, the electronic flash or “strobe” unit was a bulky and heavy accessory and therefore unwieldy for the amateur photographer to carry and use. The “strobe” units were expensive to buy, and battery costs were high. By contrast, the six flash units discussed in the present article were all reasonably light, relatively inexpensive, and compact, and batteries were relatively low in price. continued...
  


• The problem of fallout from nuclear tests
  Consumers’ Research presents the informed opinion of a distinguished physicist in the field of nuclear energy on the vital question of fallout and its dangers. On the topic of nuclear fallout and its dangers, there is a welter of conflicting opinions, and it is most unfortunate that the views expressed often represent publicity-seeking attempts by zealots who have an ax to grind. When scientists seem to disagree on questions of such a fundamental nature, the lay public is not to be blamed for finding itself puzzled and confused, and ready to question, perhaps, the honesty and competence of the scientists concerned. continued...
  


• Tight watch bands can impair function of nerves of the hand
  A recent item in The New England Journal of Medicine reports damage to the nerves of a part of one hand which caused numbness of the thumb and the area at its base. Increase in the area of numbness finally caused the patient to resort to medical advice. No cause for the trouble was found, and during the next two months the normal lack of sensation extended to involve the index finger. continued...


• What’s in a name?
  The product may change and change and change again, but the old name goes on and on - The makers of Cafotan tablets, one of the patent medicines mentioned in our article on “ Painkillers and ‘cold remedies’ ” in the October 1959 Bulletin, have written to Consumers’ Research to say that the Cafotan made today differs in composition from the product which we discussed. As a matter of fact, says Premo Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Inc., the maker, there have been two changes in formulation since the tablets we examined were made.
  
  Originally Cafotan contained aspirin, phenacetin, caffeine, and quinine sulfate. Although the maker claims that this formulation was discontinued well over 10 years ago, during World War II, this 4-ingredient Cafotan is the kind that Consumers’ Research obtained when we recently acquired samples of various drugs from the current stock of a busy retail drug store. During World War II, according to the maker, quinine sulfate was eliminated from the formula, leaving Cafotan for the time being as a straight “APC” tablet—aspirin, phenacetin, caffeine—not essentially different from dozens of other APC preparations. Then in 1958, Premo made yet another change, substituting sali-cylamide for aspirin. continued...


• Garden hose—plastic or rubber composition?
  Plastic garden hose is much lighter in weight and more convenient to handle than rubber hose, use of which is now limited mainly to industrial purposes. Consumers’ Research has had several different brands and types of plastic hose in use and allowed them to be exposed to the elements all the year round for some years. Our observation has been that plastic hose is on the whole very satisfactory and has great advantages, particularly for a woman, in its lightness. As there are many brands on the market that are guaranteed for periods up to 12 years, there seems to be no point in attempting to differentiate between the specific brands of makes that carry a guarantee. continued...


• Devices sold for draining flooded basements
  Two electric-powered pumps and a gadget which uses water power to move waterWant to pump water up to a height of 6 feet at the rate of 300 gallons per hour—without an electric motor or gas engine? Advertisements for the Speedy Drainer seemed to promise such results, but actual performance in tests at Consumers’ Research was much less impressive. continued...


• Concluding test findings on the new outboard motors

Regular Features Include:

• The Consumers’ Observation Post


• Editorial: Are home furnishings advertisers missing the boat?
  Dependability in a household appliance is what women want most. At least that is the view of B. A. Chapman, executive vice president of American Motors Corp., and general manager of the Kelvinator Division. If Mr. Chapman is correct in his analysis, there are a lot of home furnishings advertisers who are throwing away large sums on full pages in what are called the “home shelter” magazines. As a matter of fact, that is just what the foremost trade paper in the field thinks is happening. Reporting an analysis of the full-page advertisements in the April issues of House & Garden, Better Homes & Gardens, and Living, Louis Goodenough noted that something like one third of the ads showed people in formal or semi-formal evening clothes, and commented that in this country we don’t dress for dinner as the British often do. “It’s about time,” he said, that we “have a return to home furnishings that do something for today’s consumer.” continued...
  
  
• Brief cumulative index


• Listings of Current Phonograph Records


• Ratings of Current Motion Pictures

On The Cover:
The president of the Hotpoint Co. is shown after the tension of the press conference at which he broke the news about the firm’s big expansion plans. Map of greater Chicago area in background was used to indicate location of new appliance center and adjacent developments of the Centex residential and industrial areas.


Featured Articles:
Home Laundries for 1958 Debut
Accent is on washing and drying synthetics.

Blackstone Non-Automatic Washer Converts to Automatic
Kit makes conversion easy to do in minutes.

Cover Story—Hotpoint Reveals Appliance Center Plan
Construction of first plant starts in fall.

An Editorial: An Expression of Confidence
Hotpoint demonstrates its long range faith,

How Gibson Tests Air Conditioner Coils
Testers end need to dehydrate all of units.

NEMA Major Appliance Men Hear About Utility Effort
Elect C. K. Rieger of GE chairman of group.

How Preway Cuts Scrap Losses.
A case of close evaluation, fast reporting.

What's New in Major Appliances and Electric Housewares


Special Section - THE HOUSEWARES SHOW:
More Firms Add New Cooking Appliances
Almost all now have single plug-in control

No Lack of New Products and Ideas at Atlantic City
Can openers grow, iron sprays the clothing

More and More Heaters Bring Heated Battle for Sales
Low price models appear in great abundance

Some New Curves and Angles in Designs
Cleaning appliance styles offer a contrast



Monthly Departments:
Letters to the Editor, The Editor's Random Harvest, AM Highlights the News, Industry Meeting Calendar, Report from Washington, New Product Showcase, News of the Suppliers, People, New Literature, Appliance Manufacturer Notes, Index to Advertising, Jim Dandy Says.


Advertisers in this issue:
A & A Machinery Corp, Aerovox Corporation, Alan Wood Steel Company, American Lava Corporation, Amp, Incorporated, Armco Steel Corporation, Barber Colman Company, Bentley, Harris Mfg. Co, Brookside Corporation, Burndy Corporation, Carr Fastener Company Div. United-Carr Fastener Corp, Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad, Clearing Machine Corporation, Cleveland Punch & Shear Works Co., Copeland Refrigeration Corp, Corbin Hose Clamp Division The American Hardware Corp, Essex Wire Corporation Cords Limited Div., Crimpweld Corp., The, Cuyahoga Spring Co., Danly Machine Specialties, Dayton Rubber Company, Dayflex Div., Delco Products Division General Motors Corp., Dialight Corporation, Dow Corning Corporation, Dreis & Krump Manufacturing Company, Driver-Harris Company, Du Pont, Electric Auto-Lite Co., Electric Cord Sets, Inc, Emerson Electric Mfg. Co., Essex Wire Corp., Exalco Manufacturing Co., Fairmont Aluminum Company, Garlock Packing Company, Gaylord Container Corporation, Gear Specialties, Inc., General Bearing Company, General Electric Company, Specialty Control Dept., General Industries Co., Goodrich, B. F. Company, Grayson Controls Division, Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Co, Grigoleit Company, John Hassall, Inc., Hinde & Dauch, Ingersoll-Rand Company, Inland Steel Co., International Paper Company, Kason Hardware Corporation, Lancaster Glass Corp, Ohn Lees Division Of The Serrick Corp., Litemetal Dicast, Inc., Lux Clock Mfg. Co., Inc., George J. Mayer Company, Mcquay-Norris Manufacturing Company, Methode Mfg. Corp., Midland Steel Products Co., Midwest Molding & Mfg. Company, Moraine Products Division, General Motors Corporation, National Lock Company, Packard Electric Division General Motors Corp. , Peters-Dalton, Inc., Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Pyramid Mouldings, Inc., Radiator Specialty Co., Ranco Inc., Ransburg Electro Coating Corp., R-B-M "Control" Div., Essex Wire Corp., Reading Tube Corporation, Redmond Company, Inc., Reynolds Metal Co., Rochester Products Division General Motors Corporation, Loyd Scruggs Mfg. Co., Sherwin-Williams Co., Southern Screw Company, Standard Pressed Steel Co., Stevens Manufacturing Co., Still-Man Manufacturing Corporation, Tecumseh Products Co., Telechron Timers And Motors, Therm-O-Disc, Incorporated, Union Bag-Camp Paper Corp., United States Steel Corp., Wean Equipment Corp., Weirton Steel Company, Westinghouse Electric Corp.97, Wheatland Tube Co., Wheeling Steel Corporation, Wire & Cable Div., Essex Wire Corp., Wisconsin Porcelain Company, Yoder Company

Pulsamatic Deluxe Model WD-56

A Progress Report On Whirlpool
Unity of Purpose: An Introduction by Board Chairman Walter G Seeger
An Interview on Policy with President Elisha Gray II
Decentralization of the Manufacturing Operations
An Interview on Finances with Vice President of Finance Mason Smith
The 1957 Models of the Whirlpool Full Major Appliance Line
An Interview with Vice President of RCA Whirlpool Sales John Hurley
How the Whirlpool Organization Plan Works
Specialized Machines Make the Combination Washer-Dryer Perforated Wash Tub
Flexible Electrostatic System Applies Porcelain Enamel
Employee Relations In Action at the Marion Division
What Whirlpool Did to the Harvester Plant
Product Development Committees Coordinate Department Efforts
Design of the Month: RCA Whirlpool Imperial Refrigerator-Freezer
Appliance Service Is Put In A New Perspective

Washers: LA3400XS, LA4400XS, LAS400XS, LA6300XS, LA5000XS, LA5300XS, LA5500XS, LA5700XS, LA6150XS, LA7700XS, LAJBOOXS, LA5380XS, LA5580XS, LA5800XS, LA7800XS, LABBOOXS, LA9800XS.

Dryers: LE/GZOOOXS, LE/G3000XS, LE/G5700XS, LE/G5800XS, LE/G6150XS, LE/G7800XS, LE/G9800XS.

Stacked Models: LT4900XS, LT5000XS.

Portable models: LC49000XS, LC4500XS, LT4900XS, LTSOOOXS.

Sections include:
1. Installation Instructions
2. Mechanical Operation
3. Electrical Components
4. "Suds-Back" Components
5. Parts and Their Replacement
6. Lubrication
7. Service Diagnosis
8. Specifications

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

Model Specifications
Component Description and Functional Data
Service Procedures