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Service manual to the Westinghouse Combination Washer-Dryer WD-3


Published by Westinghouse in 1957-- Here is the complete service manual for Westinghouse's third combo model, the WD-3 referred to as the "Wash 'n Dry Laundromat".

Sections include: Specifications and parts, installation, cycle of operation, electrical diagrams and charts, troubleshooting, thermostat checks, three-way mix and fill valve and parts replacement.

Number of Pages: 36
File Size: 13mb
Download Fee: $12.99

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Thumbnail Image of Download 1978 GM-Frigidaire Microwave Oven Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual to all Frigidaire Microwave Ovens.

Models Included: RCM-5, RCM-7, RWM-7, RCM-9
Microwave Ovens
Published by:
Frigidaire
0 86 110mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1975 Frigidaire Wall Ovens and 30 Inch Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1975 Frigidaire home 30" wide electric cooking ranges along with all 1975 Frigidaire Wall Ovens. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.

Models include:
Wall Ovens: RBG-94, RBG-97, RBE-94, RBE-97
30" Ranges: RB-530, RBG-533, RBE-533, RBEG-539C.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1975 80 123mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1976 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Range Service Manual
Complete service manual to 1976 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Electric Range and Oven, model REG-39CD.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1976 40 60mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1977 Frigidaire Built-In Touch-N-Cook Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to 1977 Frigidaire Touch-N-Cook Built in cooking appliances.

Models include: REG-539CD, RE-94D, RB139D.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1977 68 106mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1973 Frigidaire Ceramic Ceramatop Range Service Manual
Complete service manual to Frigidaire ceramic top range model number RCDE3-37CU. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1973 39 62mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1976 Frigidaire Built-In Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1976 Frigidaire built-in electric ranges and wall ovens. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.

Models include:
R-530, RG-533, RE-537, REG-539C, RB-131, RB-133, RB-137C, RG-94, RE-94, RG-97, RE-97
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1976 95 130mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1979 Frigidaire 30 Inch Electric Ranges Service Manual
Complete service manual to all 1979 Frigidaire home 30" wide electric cooking ranges. Complete troubleshooting, service instructions and wiring diagrams included.

Models include:
RE-636VG, REG-638VG, REG-639CVG, REM-638VG, REM639CVG
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1979 86 113mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1968 Frigidaire Free-Standing Electric Range Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1968 Frigidaire 30" and 40" free standing electric ranges.

Models include:
30" Ranges: RSA-30N, RS-30N, RS-35N, RD-35N, RDG-38N, RCDG-39N, RE-30N, RSAE-30N, RSE-36N, RDE-38N, RCDE-39N, RCIE-39N, RXE-39N

40" Ranges: RS-10N, RD-20N, RDDG-20N, RCDG-71N, RSE-15N, RDE-20N, RCIE-75N

24" Ranges: RAN-4, RAH-4
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1968 74 106mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1968 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer N Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1968 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models.

Models include:
D-100N, D-116N, FD123TN, FD-141TN, FCDM-148N, FPD-121TN, FPD-146TN, FPD-146TAN, FPD-166TN, FPD-166TAN, FPD-144BN
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1968 95 71mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Frigidaire Basic Refrigeration Home Study Course
Here is a great primer to learning how to service 20th century refrigerator-freezers. It is a home study course from Frigidaire although this is valid for most brands of refrigerators.

Topics include:
Basic Food Preservation,
Fundamentals of Refrigeration,
Systems and Components
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1978 64 71mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1953-1958 Frigidaire Refrigerator Parts Catalog
Here is a complete catalog with illustrations of parts, part names and part numbers for all Frigidaire Home Refrigerator-Freezers.

Models Include...
1953 Models:
AS-44, AS-44F, AS-61, AS-83, AS-76, SS-77, DS-90, OS-106, IS-106, IS-106P, IS-108, IS-108P, MS-86, MS-90, SS-72, SS-74, SS-86, SS-86P, SS-97, SS-114

1954 Models:
AT-44, AT-61, CT-70, CT-701, CT-702,CTD-84, CTD-84P, CTD-841, CTD-841P, CTD-842, CTD-842P, CTD-103, CTD-1031, CTD-1032, CTD-103S, CTI-103, CTI-103P, CTI-1031, CTI-1031P, CTI-1032, CTI-1032P, CTI-130, CTI-130P, CTI-1301, CTI-1301P, CTI-1302, CTI-1302P, CTI-150, CTI-150P, CTI-1501, CTI-1501P, CTI-1502, CTI-1502P, ST-76, ST-761, ST-762, STD-76, STD-761, STD-762, STD-91, STD-91P, STD-911, STD-911P, STD-912, STD-912P, STD-110, STD-1101, STD-1102

1955 Models:
AY-44, AY-61, CDV-84, CDV-103, CDV-103P, CDV-1031, CDV-1031P, CDV-1032, CDV-1032P, CDV-103S, CDV-112S, CIV-84, CIV-84P, CIV-841, CIV-842, CIV-841P, CIV-842P, CIV-1121P, CIY-1122P, CIV-112, CIV-112P, CIV-1121, CIV-1122, CIV-115, CIV-115P, CIV-1151, CIV-1152, CIV-1151P, CIV-1152P, CIV-1501P, CIV-1502P, CIV-143, CIV-143P, CIV-1431, CIV-1431P, CIV-1432, CIV-1432P, CIV-150, CIV-150P, CIV-1501, CIV-1502, SV-76, SDV-76, SV-76S, SDV-91, SDV-91P, SDV-911, SDV-912, SDV-110, SDV-91S, SDV-911P, SDV-912P, SDV-91PS

1956 Models:
A-44-56, A-61-56, CP-120-56, PCP-120-56, CP-143-56, PCP-143-56, FD-95-56, PFD-120-56, FD-120-56F0-95-56, FD-120-56, FDS-120-56, FDS-121-56, FI-121, PFI-121-56, FIW-150, S-80-56, S-80-56, SA-80-56, SS-80-56, SS-80-56, SAW-81, SSW-81, SA-80-56, SS-80-56, SAW-81, SSW-81, S-101-56, PS-101-56, S-121-56, SS-101-56

1957 & 1958 Models:
CP-123-57, CP-141-57, CP-125-58, CP-144-58, CP-123-57, CP-141-57, CP-125-58, CP-144-58, PGP-141-57, PCP-144-58, D-11S-58, FD-101-57, FD-102-57, FD-120-57, FD-120-57, PFD-120, FD-122-58, FD-122-58, FI-120-57, FI-123-58, FI-120-57, FI-123-58, PFI-120-57, PFI-123-58, FI-121-57, FI-122-58, FI-121-57, FI-122-58, PFI-122-58, FP-142-58, FP-142-58, FS-101-57, FD-104-58, FD-104-58, PFS-101-57, PFD-104-58, S-80-57, SA-81-57, S-8-58, SA-8-58, S-80-57, SA-81-57, SS-81-57, S-8-58, SA-8-58, SS-8-58, SS-81-57, SS-8-58, S-104-57, S-124-57, D-11-58, D-13-58, S-104-57, S-124-57, D-11-58, D-13-58, PD-11-58

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 appliance.
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1958 634 145mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1965 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer J Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1965 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models. Also included is the supplement for servicing their brand new automatic ice maker.

Models include:
S-10J, D-10J, D-12J, D-14J, FD-12TJ, FDA-13TJ, FD-13TJ, FD-14BJ, FCDM-14J, FPD-12TJ, FPDA-14TJ, FPD-14TJ, FPDA-14BJ, FPD-14BJ, FPD-16BJ, FPD-19BJ, FPI-12TJ, FPI-14TJ, FPI-14BJ, FPI-16BJ, FPI-19BJ, FPI-16BAJ.
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1965 120 103mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1966 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer K Line Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1966 Frigidaire home refrigerator-freezer models.

Models include:
S-10K,D-10K, D-12K, D-14L, FDA-12TK, FDA-13TK, FD-13TK, FDA-14BK, FCDM-14K, FPDA-14-12TK, FPDA-14TK
Refrigerators/Freezers
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Frigidaire
1965 96 72mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1955 ABC-O-Matic Automatic Washer Service Manual
Full and comprehensive service manual to the 1955 line of ABC-O-Matic automatic and semi-automatic washers. Service bulletins also included at the end of the document.

Models include: 61, 71, 81 and 91.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
ABC-O-Matic
1955 56 77mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1965-1966 Frigidaire Coin-Operated Washers Service Manual
Here are the service manuals to the first Super-Duty transmission commercial/coin-op automatic washers from Frigidaire. These are the 1010rpm spin/18 minute cycle washers.

Models include: WCOJ, WCOJ-M, WCOJ-LP, WCOJ-MLP, WCK, WCK-LP, WCK-M, WCK-MLP.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1965 132 171mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1964 Montgomery Ward Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Here are the complete use/care and operating instructions to Montgomery Ward's Signature portable dishwasher model FFT-977 and FFT-937.


Dishwashers
Published by:
Montgomery Ward
1964 12 22mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download Electrolux XII Vacuum Cleaner Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Electrolux Vacuum model XII.


Vacuum Cleaners
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Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus)
1933 36 43mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download Lets Get Acquainted with your new 1956 Hotpoint Range Ensemble
Here is the complete use and care instructions to the 1956 Hotpoint Customline Cook-top and Built-In Oven, along with the installation instructions and damage report.

KNOW YOUR RANGE . It is wonderfully convenient and easy to use. With your favorite recipes or those in your Hotpoint Recipe Book, follow the simple instructions on this chart and you'll be delighted with the results. But first, familiarize yourself with the features of your range.
Ranges/Stoves
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Hotpoint
1956 6 6mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download KitchenAid 20 Series Dishwasher Training Booklet
Here is a fascinating 40 page book looking at how Hobart educated their sales reps to show off all the features and quality of the 20-Series KitchenAid Dishwashers.


Dishwashers
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KitchenAid
1983 40 28mb $9.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 29-inch Whirlpool Combination Washer-Dryer Service Manual
When Whirlpool first came out with their 2nd generation combination washer/dryer they produced this comprehensive service manual to explain the functionality of this new machine as well as the new servicing procedures. This document includes both the Electric and Gas model service manuals. This document is also valid for servicing 29" Sears Kenmore combos as well.


Combination Washer/Dryers
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Whirlpool
1961 102 70mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1961 Hotpoint Town and Country Drop-In Range Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the entire 1961 line of Drop-in Ranges.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Hotpoint
1961 4 12mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Automatic Washer Service Manual 1984
Comprehensive service manual for all Maytag Automatic Washers made from 1966 into the 1990s. Includes Specifications, Installation, Trouble Shooting, Service Procedures, Timer Charts and Wiring Diagrams.

Models include: A112, A212, A312, A412, A512, A612, A712, A510, A610, A710, A810, A110, A210, A310, A410, A806, A608, A408, A308, A208.

Automatic Washers
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Maytag
1984 158 165mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse Speed-o-Light Electronic Microwave Oven Brochure
Here is a brochure for a very early built-in Microwave Oven brochure from Westinghouse. Model XM.


Microwave Ovens
Published by:
Westinghouse
1960 2 2mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting Guide
This is an indispensable publication for any collector of vintage Maytag automatic washers, dryers, dishwashers and disposers. It contains in-depth charts, diagrams and troubleshooting steps to figure out what needs to be fixed when something goes wrong with you Maytag machine. It was published in 1986 but the general troubleshooting information covers most models from the 1960's and 1980's even if the model isn't specifically mentioned.

Sections include the following:

Introduction:, MAYTAG APPLIANCE TEST METER, General Use, Resistance Measurements, Resistance Valve Charts Automatic Washers Automatic Dryers Dishwashers, Voltage Checks, VOLT-WATTMETER, General Use, Readings Over 2000 Watts, Wattage Charts Automatic Washers Automatic Dryers Dishwashers Disposers, CLAMP-ON AMMETER, General Use, Amperage Charts Automatic Washers Automatic Dryers Dishwashers Disposers, Voltage Checks, MOTOR TEST CORD, General Use Dryer Motor Checks Washer Motor Checks Dishwasher Motor Checks, , , , ,

Automatic Washers:, WILL NOT FILL, Washer Will Not Fill or Spin, Washer Will Not Fill For Wash, But Will Spin, Washer Will Not Fill for a Specific Water Temperature Selection, Washer Will Not Fill For Rinse Cycle, No Cool-Down Fill, Hot and Cold Water Temperatures Reversed Slow Fill, Warm Water Temperature Too Cool or Too Hot Washer Overflows, WILL NOT AGITATE, Fills Okay, Motor Will Not Run Won't Agitate - Burns Belt Won't Agitate - Motor is Running, Agitate a Few Minutes - Then Stops and Starts Filling Again Won't Agitate Delicate Cycle - Fabric-Matic Models Slow Agitation, Agitates Continuously - Timer Won't Advance Spins at Start of Agitation, WILL NOT SPIN, Will Agitate, But Will Not Spin, Washer Tries to Spin - Motor Shuts Off, Slow Pump Out, Slow Spin Acceleration, Spin Continuously - Timer Won't Advance, Washer Continues to Agitate and Spin With Lid Raised, Washer Continues to Spin With Lid Raised - Brake is Not Working, MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS, Washer Spins Out Properly on Damp Dry But Advances to Next Cycle - Agitate Dry, Timer Advances Into Next Cycle - Washer Full of Water, Washer Noisy During Agitation, Suction Noise During Agitation, Washer Noisy at Beginning or During Spin, Buzzing Noise During Fill, Washer Noisy at End of Spin (Squealing), Buzzing Noise at End of Cycle - Timer in Off Position Agitator Will Not Stay in Place (Flys Off Agitator Post), Water Pipes Vibrating When Water Shuts Off Clothes Getting Caught Between Tubs or in Pump Clothes Not Coming Clean Washer Goes Off Balance Too Easily, DIVERTER VALVE DIFFICULTIES Washer Won't Save Water Washer Won't Return Water Diverter Valve Noisy When Activated, OIL LEAKS WATER LEAKS, SCHEMATICS models: A106, A107, A108, A207, A208, A308, A408, A608, A806, plus all S Suds-Saver Models.

Dryers:, WILL NOT RUN, Dryer Won't Start or Run, Drive Motor Runs - Drum Won't Turn, Motor Runs a Few Minutes - Motor Overload Protector Opens, Dryer Blows Fuses or Trips Circuit Breaker, WILL NOT DRY, Dryer Won't Heat (Motor Runs), Improper Drying - Clothes Wrinkled, Harsh or Takes Too Long to Dry Clothes, WILL NOT SHUTOFF, Time Dry Models DE91, D106, D107, D110, D210and D308 Auto Dry Models D309, D408, D409, D410, D510 and D610 Won't Shut Off on Air Fluff (D510), Electronic Control Dryers D608, D710, D808 and D810 Dryer Won't Shut Off - Solenoid Never Energizes D608, D808 D710, D810, Dryer Won't Shut Off - Solenoid Energizes, MISCELLANEOUS, Dryer Noisy, Buzzer Too Loud or Too Soft (Auto Dry Models), Buzzer Will Not Buzz at End of Cycle (Auto Dry Models), Buzzer Stays on Too Long or Goes Off Too Quickly (Auto Dry Models), Buzzer Will Not Buzz During Press Care Setting (D610 Dryers), Miscellaneous Pertaining to Electronic Control Dryers (D608, D710, D808, D810) Dryer Shuts Off Before Clothes Are Dry (All Models), Timer Will Not Advance During Permanent Press With Adjustable Press Care (D810) Repeating Chime Does Not Ring - Permanent Press Cycle on All Models Repeating Chime Does Not Sound During Permanent Press With Adjustable Press Care Setting (D810 Dryers), Chime Not Loud Enough Clothes Not Dry Enough, ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS, "08" Models, "10" Models.


Dishwashers:, WILL NOT PROGRAM (WU900 ONLY), Dishwasher Won't Program, WILL NOT FILL, Dishwasher Won't Fill Dishwasher Won't Fill For Rinse Hot Water Temperature Too Cool Dishwasher Overflows Slow Fill, Water Won't Stay in Dishwasher (Siphoning), Not Enough Water in Dishwasher, WILL NOT WASH, Dishwasher Won't Circulate (Wash), Timer Won't Advance From Wash to Drain, Poor Circulation, Dishes Not Coming Clean, Detergent Cup Will Not Trip, Rinse Dispenser Won't Work, DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN, Won't Drain, Will Circulate Properly Slow Drain, Dishwasher Tries to Drain, Motor Shuts Off on Overload Protector Dishwasher Won't Advance From Drain to Off, DISHES WILL NOT DRY, Dishwasher Won't Dry, MISCELLANEOUS, Dishwasher Leaks Dishwasher Noisy Water Pipes Vibrating, SCHEMATICS.

Disposers: WILL NOT OPERATE, Disposer will not run, MISCELLANEOUS, Water Leaks, Disposer Noisy - Vibration Won't grind, ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS, FC, FB.
Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Maytag
1986 173 98mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag AMP Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures of early Maytag Automatic Washers. Models include: AMP, A3MP, A4MP, 121P.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Maytag
1954 8 5mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1955 Sylvania Radios
Complete brochure with beautiful images and specifications for the entire 1955 line of Sylvania Clock radios, Table radios, Portable radios and Hi-Fidelity Phonographs.


Radio/Record Players
Published by:
Sylvania
1955 22 26mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1975 Westinghouse Appliance Catalog for Home Builders
Here is a wonderful catalog full of Westinghouse Appliances from the mid 1970's. Brochure includes images and complete specifications for all products including:

Slide in Ranges,
Free Standing Ranges,
Built In Ovens,
Built In Range Platforms,
Continental Ranges,
Range Hoods,
Refrigerator/Freezers,
Conventional and 2-Door Refrigerators,
Side by Side Refrigerator Freezers,
Built-in Dishwashers,
Food Waste Disposers,
Westinghouse Space-mates Front Loading washer and stacked dryer,
Extra-Action Heavy Duty Home Automatic Washers and Dryers,
Coin-Operated Commercial Automatic Washers and Dryers,
Room Air Conditioners,
Water Heaters,
Westinghouse IXL Wood Cabinets.
Full Catalog
Published by:
Westinghouse
1975 24 40mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1980 General Electric Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some sales literature brochures from the 1979/1980 line of GE Dishwashers. Images and Specifications included for each model. Both built-in and Portable/Convertible models included.

Models include:
GSD1200S, GSD1000S, GSD900X, GSD650W, GSD551W, GSD400W, GSD1200, GSD1000, GSD900, GSC950W, GSC650W, SGSC450W, GSD400W, GSD390W.
Dishwashers
Published by:
General Electric
1980 17 15mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Electrical Merchandising Magazine - May 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.

Index of the May 1957 Issue


Full Page Vintage Ads:
Apex Automatic Washer, Toastmaster Fry Pan, Hoover Lark Vacuum, Lau Fans, Easy Combination Washer-Dryer, Kitchen Maid Kitchens, Hotpoint Microwave Oven, Hamilton Dryer, Better Homes and Gardens, General Electric Refrigerators, Dormeyer Power Tools, 1957 Chevrolet/Frigidaire trucks, Emerson Fans, Commercial Credit, Duluxe Paint on Westinghouse Refrigerators, Ladies Home Journal, RCA-Victor Television Sets, National Accounting Machines, Tide Laundry Detergent, Voice-O-Music Stereo Systems, Woman's Friend Wringer Washers, Caloric Gas Ranges, Ironrite Mangle Ironers, Magic Chef Gas Ranges, FSP Appliance Parts, Graybar, Chromalux, White Water Heaters and Water Softeners, Hotpoint Kitchens, Youngstown Kitchens Food Waste Disposers, Speed Queen Automatic Washers, Mallory Batteries, Gibson Room Air Conditioners, Dayton Rubber Hoses, Revco Freezers, Ben-Hur Freezers, Coroaire Heaters, Hotpoint Room Air Conditioners, Pittsburg Paint and Glass, General Electric Television, KitchenAid Dishwashers, Sylvania Television Sets, American Furniture Mart, Permaglas Water Heaters, Motorolo Television Sets, RCA-Victor/Readers Digest, Lovell Pressure Wringers for Wringer Washers, Kelvinator Refrigerators.

Double Full Page Vintage Ad Spreads:
Westinghouse Dealers, Philco-Bendix top loading washer, Maytag All-Fabric Automatic Washer, Hamilton Beach Small Appliances, Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, Eureka Vacuum Cleaners, Hotpoint Built-in Appliances, General Electric Kitchens, Whirlpool Refrigerators, Whirlpool Freezers, Whirlpool Electric Ranges, Whirlpool Air Conditioners, Chicago Tribune, Admiral Refrigerators, Hotpoint Automatic Washers and Dryers, General Electric Vacuum Tubes, Norge Electric and Gas Ranges, General Electric Portable TVs, Frigidaire Sheer Look, Hotpoint Refrigerators.

3+ Page Vintage Ads or Catalogs:
Hotpoint Portable Television Sets, Vornado Automobile and Home Air Conditioners, Whirlpool Combination and Top Loading Automatic Washers, Life Magazine.


Other Ads:
West Bend 50-Cup Percolator, Tuttle & Kift, Beldon Electric Cords, Lamb Electric Motors, Dexter Twin Tub Wringer Washers, Bendix Dehumidifiers, Duratub Laundry Sinks, Fasco Fans, Driver Harris Nichrome, Toastmaster Water Heaters, Yellow Pages, Tung-Sol Vacuum Tubes.

Featured Articles:

  • Trends—Region by Region

  • Portable Sales Should be Plus Sales

  • Economic Currents

  • 92 Washers in Three Days
    Wash-your-own demonstrations on a sidewalk full of washers at Maytag Sales and Service, San Antonio, sold ...

  • Color TV Specialist
    A Norwood, Mass man is a television specialist... specifically, a color TV specialist. That’s where he puts all his merchandising effort. Here’s what he does and how he does it...

  • A Department Store Fights Back
    Despite a smaller department, fewer salesmen and less real selling, The Fair is doing a $1-million a year business against rough Chicago competition because it, like other department stores, has learned how to meet the customers' demand for price

  • $300,000 from Home Demonstrations
    Unless your salesman is eager to give a home demonstration, you're not going to make many sales," says Adair. “I've found that about 60 percent of my home demonstrations bring sales, so the more appliances my salesmen can place in the home, the more sales I'm going to get.

  • A Discount House Merchandises Recorders
    Primarily a TV dealership, the company began merchandising recorders four years ago; sold 100 for $15,000 the first year. Today, Berman's fast growing recorder operation is helping to offset faltering television sales and giving the business a semblance of balance—in radio-TV no mean trick.

  • The Electronic Microwave Oven/Range—A Revolution in Cooking
    What is probably the greatest single advance in the art of cooking that we will see in our lifetime is already here. Here are some answers to dealer questions on how it works and how it will sell. Brand new microwave ovens are highlighted including the : Whirlpool, Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Tappan, General Electric and Hotpoint microwave ovens.

  • A New Approach to Kitchen Planning
    Women who manage their households with the orderly efficiency of good business will want a kitchen that provides for all the different household operations— one centralized plant where they can launder, sew, mend, plan schedules, order, take inventories and keep their records, in addition to the regular three-meals-a- day routine. With a back-to-back plan for kitchen and laundry equipment, carefully figured space planning and double duty counters, it’s all possible in an average kitchen.

  • Brazil's Galloping Appliance Market
    Despite government restrictions nearly every appliance is sold on time—10 percent or less down—and almost nobody ever defaults. Add the fact that the consumer group is increasing 15 percent a year and it's easy to see why South America's biggest country is off to a running boom

  • Major Appliance Service: Repairing Electric Clothes Dryer
    Control features and safety devices are the complicating factors in dryer service and a good job requires both knowledge and concentration

  • Electric Appliance News—New Products

  • News—Trade Report

  • Color TV Program

  • EDITORIAL: Not Price Alone


Introduction of New Products for 1957 Section - (1 to 5 paragraphs about each product):
Hollywood Frozen Food Oven, Quicfreeze Refrigerators, Dormeyer Portable Mixer, Sunbeam Ironmaster, Miro-Matic Frypan, Maytag Refrigerator-Freezers, Gibson Chest Freezers, Westinghouse Refrigerators, Maytag Freezer, Blendal Blenders, Vernois Built-in Cooking Appliances, Philco Air Conditioner, Dominion Table Stove, Caloric Ranges, Quickfreeze Freezers, Sunbeam Electric Blanket, Gilber Griddle, Doryeyer Mix-Maid stand Mixer, Eureka Vacuum Cleaner, Universal Table Stove, Broan Fan, Rex Window Fan, Quacker Wall Furnace, National Food Waste Disposer, York Air Conditioner, Swanson Clocks, Dayton Fans, Broil-King Slicer and Mixer, Quick Light Charcoal Lighter, Royal Chef Grills, Westinghouse TV, Packard Bell Color Television, Andrea Console Television, Packard-Bell Televison, Philco Portable TV, Olympic Television, Zenith Portable Radios, Granco Radio, Packard-Bell Radio, Starbeam Antenna, RCA-Victor Hi-Fi, Packard-Bell Garage Door Opener, Universal Coffeematic, Electrolux Vacuum Turb-o-Utility, Toro Pony,

General Electric Co.'s 1958 clothes dryer, soon to be introduced, will feature an automatic, de-wrinkler.

Strictly Experimental is this combination freezer-electronic range which General Electric demonstrated lost month. Housewife simply makes menu selection by pushing up to six of the 14 selector keys at top of unit. Dishes are then automatically conveyed to electronic oven at proper intervals so that completed meal comes out at one time. The freezer racks con be loaded with either pre-frozen commercial foods or home-prep a red meals . G-E officials emphasize that unit is nothing more than logical development of existing appliances and "does no take the place of a good cook." Instead, the XP C-1 allows housewife to prepare meals in advance and frees her from work while meal is being cooked.

Trade Publications
Published by:
Electrical Merchandising
1957 182 97mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Hoover Floor Care Brochure
Absolutely beautiful full brochure of Hoover's main floor care line. Includes Hoover's full line of uprights, canisters, polishers, and Quick-brooms.


Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
Hoover
1977 8 14mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download Gas Dryer Service Manual
Service manual for the new stationary drum-back clothes dryers. This manual is somewhat valid for many Whirlpool and Kenmore gas dryers thru the 80s and beyond. Detailed information on checking and servicing gas burners.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Whirlpool
1967 46 29mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download New Vacuum Cleaners, Floor Washer-Dryers and Floor Polishers for every floor care need
Full brochure from GE for their early 60's floor care line. Images and complete specifications for each model included.


Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
General Electric
1962 4 6mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Living's Lighthearted with your new 1956 Frigidaire Electric Range
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all 1956 30" Frigidaire Electric Ranges.

Models include:
Imperial: RIS-39-56 and RI-39-56
Deluxe: RD-38-56 and RD-30-56
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Frigidaire
1956 40 14mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1961 General Electric Mobile-Maid Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures for GE's portable top-loading dishwashers from 1961.

Models include: SP-40V and SP-60V.
Dishwashers
Published by:
General Electric
1961 12 9mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Let's Get Acquainted with your Hotpoint Automatic Electric Dishwasher
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all 1956 model Hotpoint dishwashers and dishwasher/sink combinations.


Dishwashers
Published by:
Hotpoint
1956 24 17mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Maytag Parts Identification Guide
Here is a very useful document, especially for Maytag collectors, it is a parts identification manual published originally in '66, but has some updates all the way to '77. This guide shows major washer, dryer, combo and wringer parts and information. Sections include:

Automatic, Dryer, Combination and Wringer Washer Serial No. Code
This is one of the best sections of the manual, it shows how to tell the exact month your automatic washer, dryer, wringer or combo was made from 1949 thru 1977 via the serial number!

Maytag Electric Motor Codes
This section shows how to date the motor on your Maytag machine.

Specification Changes
This is the other really neat section. It shows major specification changes and the date they happened to Maytag washers, dryers and combo's such as "Replaced unbalance mechanism with unbalance brake pads."

Major Parts
The following sections show images of parts, the part numbers, the models they were used on, the period in production and any comments related to these parts for the following items: Automatic Washer Timers, Combination Washer-Dryer Timers, Automatic Washer Water Valves, Combination Water Valves, Automatic Washer Lid Bases and Lids, Automatic Washer Top Covers, Automatic Washer Tub Covers, Dryer Top Covers, Dryer Timers, Dryer Door Gaskets, Combination Boots.
Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Maytag
1966 48 19mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Beautiful 1967 Whirlpool Gas and Electric Range Brochures
Here is the full line of Whirlpool gas and electric ranges for 1967. Included are the brochures for three different "Connoisseur" Line ranges. These are high level ranges, Whirlpool's equivilent to the Frigidaire Flair.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Whirlpool
1967 38 57mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The Use and Care of your Hotpoint Automatic Washer
Here is a fascinating owners manual, it was packed with the very first Hotpoint Automatic washer which was essentially was produced by Beam and is nearly identical the original '47 AMC Coronado washer.


Automatic Washers
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Hotpoint
1948 28 16mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Modern Packaging Magazine - September 1958

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If you like vintage supermarket products, Modern Packaging Magazine is a fun look at how products were packaged in the 1950's. Lots of great packaging trade industry ads and articles relating to vintage products of the past!


Trade Publications
Published by:
Modern Packaging
1956 236 90mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1935-1955 Easy Spin-Dryer Washer Parts Catalog
Here is a fascinating look at the early history of the Easy Spin-Dryer washers from what appears to be the very first model all the way through the mid 1950's. Different wash methods and agitators were designed as well as solid tub and perforated tub spinners.


Twin Tub Washers
Published by:
Easy
1955 107 78mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The Inside Story of the Tumbler Washer
Here is an issue of the Westinghouse Service Beacon that highlights the internal workings of the Westinghouse 3-Belt automatic washer. It covers in depth how exactly the washer drives both tumble wash and spin as well as adjustments to make to keep the washer running properly.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1972 12 16mb $12.99

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