VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Maytag Washer Model 142B-142SB Owners Manual
Here is a rare owners manual on the first major center-dial Maytag automatic washer. Models include both 142B and 142SB (suds saver model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1958 | 26 | 8mb | $11.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 4 days |
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1990 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Beautiful brochure highlighting the 2nd to last generation of helical drive Newton made Maytag laundry appliances. Models include:
washers: A9800, A9700, A9400, A9200, A7800, A7500, A7300.
dryers: D9900, D9800, D7600, D7500, D7400, D4000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1990 | 16 | 32mb | $14.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 4 days |
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1970 Maytag Dishwasher Brochure
Very fun brochure highligting the Maytag top-of-the line dishwasher of the early 1970s. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1970 | 6 | 29mb | $8.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 4 days |
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1965 Westinghouse Top-Loading Washer Brochures
Here are brochures produced right after the switch-over to Westinghouse's own design of top-loading automatic washers. Models include: LAF200, LAF400 and LAF600. Dryers are also shown: DTF200, DTF400/DGF400 and DTF600/DGF600 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1965 | 12 | 53mb | $8.99 |
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1954 Whirlpool Home Laundry Appliances Book
Here is an absolute beautifully illustrated catalog in book form from Whirlpool highlighting their 1954 line of home laundry appliances. Products include automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers and mangle ironer. Scanned at 600ddpi high resolution for a beautiful pdf file. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1954 | 52 | 171mb | $14.99 |
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Early Kenmore Dishwasher Owners Manual
I'm guessing this book is from around 1956. This is probably the first front-loading home dishwasher ever marketed by Kenmore. It's made by D&M. The dishwasher in the earlier Sears catalogs was marketed under the name Homart as a top-loading machine. Full operating instructions, cycle chart, installation instructions and parts list included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1956 | 36 | 40mb | $12.99 |
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1972 Dexter Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is a look at the Philco-Bendix made Dexter Double-Load front loading commercial washer. What is interesting about this machine is it was designed with an overflow hose designed to overflow away suds about the 1/2 way mark of the window! Full service manual including specifications, troubleshooting and service procedures. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Dexter |
1972 | 72 | 31mb | $14.99 |
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1954 Hamilton Gas Dryer Service Manual
Complete service manual to Hamilton gas dryer model 360G. Sections include: General, Installation, Exhaust system, Cabinet Panels, Controls, Gas Parts, Drum and Transmission, Troubleshooting, Service Agencies. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hamilton |
1954 | 54 | 67mb | $14.99 |
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1969 Tupperware Catalog
Here is a fastinating look at Tupperware products available in the late 1960s. |
Miscellaneous Housewares Published by: Tupperware |
1969 | 48 | 82mb | $12.99 |
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1976 Kenmore Washer Service Manual
Retail generic service manual covering all Kenmore washers both full size and portable models. Sections include: Predelivery Requirements
Installation Procedure
Moving Preparations Component Description & Service Procedures: Water System Mechanical System Electrical System Cycle of Operation Compact Washers Troubleshooting Charts Wiring Terminal Designation Wiring Diagrams and how to read them Lubrication Instructions Sample Parts List |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1976 | 84 | 93mb | $14.99 |
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Classroom Textbook on Servicing Electric Ranges
Originally written in 1963 and updated in 1972 these were classroom textbooks for learning how to repair electrical appliances. A fascinating look at how appliance repair was taught and a great primer to learn how to repair vintage electric ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: NRI |
1972 | 68 | 109mb | $14.99 |
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Facts About Your New Mixer
Full owners manual and use/care guide to all triple-beat GE stand mixers from the 1950's. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 48 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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1964-1969 Whirlpool Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Whirlpool made dishwashers from 1964-1969. Full specifications and historical design changes for each model, complete troubleshooting, service procedure information and wiring schematics. Models include: SLU-70, SLU-76, SLU-80, SLU-82, SLU-90, SCL-95, SLC-100, SLC-200, SLC-300, SPU-68, SPU-70, SPU-80, SPU-90, SPC-100, SPC-200, SPC-300, SRC-60, SCR-70, SRC-80, SRC-90, SRU-60, SRU-70, SRU-80, SRU-85, SRU-90, SSU-70, SSU-80, SSU-85, SSU-90, SSU-100, SSF-60, SSF-70, SSF-80, SSF-90, SSF-100, STU-70, STU-80, STU-90, STU-100, STF-60, STF-70, STF-80, STF-90, STF-100 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1969 | 155 | 192mb | $14.99 |
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1947 General Electric Ranges Owners Manual
Here is the complete owner's manual and use/care guide to all 1947 General Electric freestanding electric ranges. Models included:
Stratoliner: DDI-47
Airliner: CDI-47 Leader: CTI-47 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1947 | 56 | 74mb | $12.99 |
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How to Use Your Cuisinart Food Processor
Complete owner's manual to one of the earliest Cuisinart Food Processers ever produced. Model CFP-5A which ran from 1973-1976. Manual includes suggested recipes at end. |
Small Appliances Published by: Cuisinart |
1973 | 68 | 42mb | $11.99 |
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1961 General Electric Commercial Washer and Dryer Service Manual
Here is the service manual for the newly redesigned perforated tub commercial washers from GE. GE commercial dryers are also highlighted in part 2 of the manual. Models include:
WC470V, WC472V, WC474V, WC475V, & WC477V WASHERS
MODEL DC380V & DC382V DRYERS |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 60 | 78mb | $12.99 |
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1974 Westinghouse Tumbler Washer and Dryer Use and Care Guides
Complete use and care guide to front loading Westinghouse washer model: LT100P and dryer: DE100P (electric)/ DG100P (gas) |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1974 | 8 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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1961 General Electric Built-in Cooking Appliances Users Manual
Here is the owners manual and use/care guide to GE built-in ovens and cooktops from the early 1960's. Models include: J820, J822, J824, J620, J630, J624, J634, J802, J902, J904, J900, J810, J812, J814, J880, J882, J884, J850, J852, J854 J710, J720, J750, J730, J780, J810, J820, J850, J880, J900, J620, J630, J712, J722, J752, J732, J782, J812, J822, J852, J882, J902, J624, J634, J714, J724, J754, J784, J802, J814, J824, J854, J884, J904 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 36 | 44mb | $12.99 |
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1957-1965 Kenmore Combination Washer-Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all Sears Kenmore Combination Washer/Dryers from 1957 to 1965. Both 30" and 27" machines are highlighted. Highlighted Models include: 110.57105100, 110.5710700, 110.5810100, 110.5810500, 110.5809500, 110.5810800, 110.5809800, 110.5810950, 110.5809950, 110.5810100, 110.5910500, 110.5909500, 110.5910900, 110.5910950, 110.5909900, 110.5909950, 110.6110800, 110.6109800, 110.6309800, 110.6310800, 110.6509900, 110.6510900, 110.6110800-801~802, 110.6109800-801-802, 110.6109500, 110.6110500, 110.6109100, 110.6110100. Other models numbers not specifically listed above from 1957-1965 range are also included/valid in this manual. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 0 | 165mb | $14.99 |
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KitchenAid 15 Series Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instruction for all 15 series top loading KitchenAid portable dishwashers. Models include:
variCycle: KD-5, KDA-5, KDW-5,
Electra: KDY-5, KDE-5, KDC-5. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1964 | 16 | $11.99 | |
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1937 Westinghouse Worlds Fair Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is a fascinating document showing the first two dishwashers Westinghouse dishwashers ever. This includes the very first front loading home dishwasher. The front loading machine was demonstrated heavily at 1939-1940 World's Fair in NYC. This document is an important piece of appliance history. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1937 | 12 | 18mb | $12.99 |
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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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Westinghouse Appliances For Home Planning
Here is a sales literature brochure highlighting the 1959 line of Westinghouse Appliances for the home. Products include: Refrigerators Freezers
Built-in Ovens and Cooktops
Freestanding Ranges Dishwashers Disposers Laundry Twins Automatic Washers and Dryers Combination Washer/Dryer Air-Conditioners Metal and Wood Westinghouse Cabinets |
Full Catalog Published by: Westinghouse |
1959 | 16 | 49mb | $9.99 |
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1980 Frigidaire Parts and Accessory Catalog
This is the last Parts catalog produced by General Motors/Frigidaire before the Frigidaire division was sold off to WCI in 1980. This has the final replacement part numbers for GM/Frigidaire parts as some of the earlier part numbers were consolidated into updated replacement part numbers. It is the complete parts listings of all major serviceable parts for all post-war Frigidaire Major Appliances through 1979. Full listings of major parts and their part number is included. Ranges 1946-1979
Refrigerators 1946-1979
Washers 1947-1979 (including 1-18 and Laundry Center models) Dryers 1952-1979 Dishwashers 1955-1979 Air Conditioners 1947-1979 Plus accessories for all appliances. 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. |
Full Catalog Published by: Frigidaire |
1980 | 228 | 177mb | $14.99 |
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1957 Maytag Highlander Washer Service Manual
Here is the very first service manual Maytag produced when they introduced their newly designed Helical-Drive washer. Models include: 123, 123S. Supplements at end introduce models 131, 131S, 141 and 141S. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1957 | 74 | 105mb | $12.99 |
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1948 General Electric Standard Model Automatic Washer Service Manual
In 1948 GE introduced a second model of their automatic washer, with less features than their Deluxe model. Here is the service manual to this machine, model: AW-6A8. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1948 | 35 | 17mb | $12.99 |
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Take a Liking to Viking and Put One to Work For You!
Dated August 1974 this catalog from Canada's Eaton's provides wonderful images and specifications for Viking's General Electric made appliances. Products include refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, automatic washers and dryers, wringer washers and even a twin tub! See some Viking branded GE Filter-Flo washers but with a side opening lids! |
Full Catalog Published by: Viking |
1974 | 24 | 30mb | $8.99 |
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Waste King Superhush Disposer
Brochure for the '67 Waste King Food Waste Disposer |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: Waste King |
1967 | 4 | 3mb | $8.99 |
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Classroom Textbook on Appliance Testing-Small Appliances and Irons
Originally written in 1963 and updated in 1972 these were classroom textbooks for learning how to repair electrical appliances. A fascinating look at how appliance repair was taught and a great primer to learn how to use appliance repair tools and testing equipment, repairing small appliances and lamps and fixtures and irons. Underscores, notes and quiz answers were left in the document from the original student for extra information. Scanned at 600dpi for extra crisp text and images. |
Automatic Washers Published by: NRI |
1972 | 68 | 113mb | $14.99 |
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UK Hotpoint Handbook Twin Tub
Here the complete use and care guide to Hotpoint Twin Tub Washers produced in the UK in the late 1970s. This handbook covers Models:
14890, 14892, 14894, 14770, 14762, 14764, 1482, 1483 and 1464. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Hotpoint UK |
1979 | 20 | 7mb | $11.99 |
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Operating Instructions and User Guide
Complete operating instructions and user guide to GE portable impeller automatic washer model WWP1000N. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1973 | 22 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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Complete Laundry Guide and Operating Instructions for your Kenmore
Sears produced some of the nicest looking owners manuals in the 50s and 60s and this one is no exception. This owners manual covers four automatic washers from 1964, three of them are "Alphabet" style machines! Series included are the 6471, 31470, 70 and 11480 models. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1964 | 36 | 25mb | $11.99 |
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How to use your Electrolux Cleaner - model G
Full owners manual and use/care instructions for all Electrolux Model G vacuum cleaners. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus) |
1961 | 30 | 27mb | $11.99 |
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Welbilt Gas and Electric Ranges plus Under-Counter Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure from Welbilt highlighting their line of gas and electric ranges plus their line of dishwashers in the mid 1980s. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Welbilt |
1984 | 8 | 9mb | $8.99 |
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How to enjoy convenient cooking with your General Electric Range
Full owners manual and use/care guide for all 1957 model General Electric electric ranges. Sections include: Surface Cooking, Oven Cooking, Complete care of your range as well as delicious vintage recipes! Models include: J300P, J302P, J304P, J403P, J405P, J406P, J402P, J408P |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 72 | 37mb | $12.99 |
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1949-1950 General Electric Heating Appliances Catalog
Here is a beautifully illistrated catalog showing many of General Electric's small appliances including Triple Beat Mixers, Coffee Makers, Toasters, Irons, Automatic Roasters, Waffle Makers and Sandwich Grills. |
Small Appliances Published by: General Electric |
1949 | 25 | 90mb | $8.99 |
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Service Manual for Kenmore Automatic Washer Service Manual Produced Since 1956 - Part 3 of 3
Please see description in part 1 of this manual. This is part 3 of 3, pages 93-197. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1959 | 119 | 64mb | $12.99 |
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How to use and enjoy your new 1958 Frigidaire 40 Inch Electric Range
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all 1958 40" Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: Imperial RCI-75-58, Imperial RI-55-58, Deluxe RD-71-58, Deluxe RD-20-58, Super RS-10-58. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1958 | 41 | 23mb | $12.99 |
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KitchenAid 19 Series Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 19 series KitchenAid dishwashers. This includes illustrations of all parts and their part numbers necessary for doing a parts search on old, hard to find replacement parts. Also include is the listing of available kits and accessories at the time these dishwashers were made. Models include: KDS-19 KDI-19
KDC-19 KDP-19 KDS-39 KDC-39 KDS-59 KDI-59 KDC-59 |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1981 | 43 | 15mb | $14.99 |
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Your Guide to Washday Drying Ease with your Maytag Dryer
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instruction to Maytag's most Top of the Line air-flow style clothes dryers from 1960. Models include: 641C and 741C. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1960 | 20 | 7mb | $11.99 |
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1960 General Electric Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are brochures for the 1960 line of General Electric automatic clothes dryers. Models include:
DA-1020T, DA-820T, DA-720T, DA-610T, DA-617T
Beautiful images and full specifications included for each model. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1960 | 14 | 26mb | $8.99 |
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Ronson Ron-matic Foodmatic Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual to the Ronson Foodmatic system. Sections include: Your Foodmatic
Foodmatic Attachments
Power Module Mixers, Beaters and Bowls Food Processor Blender Knife and Scissors Sharpener Meat Grinder Ice Crusher Coffee Mill Stirring Cooker Deep Fry Basket Ice Cream Maker Custom Molded Trays and Slides Service |
Small Appliances Published by: Ronson |
1974 | 40 | 17mb | $11.99 |
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General Electric Automatic Built-In Dishwashers with Soft Food Disposer Brochure
Beautiful brochure highlighting the line of late 1960s GE Dishwashers, including the GE Versatronic Americana model with Power Scrub. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1969 | 8 | 9mb | $8.99 |
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Kelvinator Gas Ranges Brochure
This brochure highlights Kelvinator's gas ranges from the mid 60's. Full images and specifications included. Models include: RG-900G, RG-571B, RG-371B, RG-551B, RG-351B, RG-531B, RG-331B and RG-131B. |
Gas Stoves Published by: Kelvinator |
1964 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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1959-1961 General Electric Combination Washer-Dryer Service Manual
This service manual covers GE's combination washer-dryer units for the S, T and V lines, both undercounter and freestanding models. Sections include Specifications, Installation, Adjustment, Demonstrations, Operation, Service Diagnosis, Servicing and Disassembly, Schematics and Wiring Diagrams as well as Parts Information. Models include
Freestanding: WD860S, WD861V, WD861S, WD660T, WD860T, WD661T, WD861T, WD660V, WD860V, WD661V
Undercounter: WD560S, WD561S, WD560T, WD561T, WD563T, WD564T, WD560V, WD561V |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1961 | 114 | 72mb | $12.99 |
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Beautiful Apex Dish-a-Matic Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the Apex line of Automatic Dishwashers. All models shown including the stand alone, built in's and portables. Full images and specifications included. Also included is a brochure for the Apex disposer the "Waste-a-Matic". |
Dishwashers Published by: Apex |
1953 | 12 | 15mb | $8.99 |
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Osterizer Owners Manual and Recipe Book
Owners manual and cook for the Osterizer Blender of the mid 1950's. Sections include: Osterizer Features, How to Operate your Osterizer, What your Osterizer Does, How to Use Your Osterizer and Recommenced Recipes for the Osterizer. |
Small Appliances Published by: Oster |
1953 | 68 | 84mb | $11.99 |
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Westinghouse Appliances For Home Planning
Here is a sales literature brochure highlighting the 1959 line of Westinghouse Appliances for the home. Products include: Refrigerators Freezers
Built-in Ovens and Cooktops
Freestanding Ranges Dishwashers Disposers Laundry Twins Automatic Washers and Dryers Combination Washer/Dryer Air-Conditioners Metal and Wood Westinghouse Cabinets |
Full Catalog Published by: Westinghouse |
1959 | 16 | 49mb | $9.99 |
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The Facts of Quality
Since their automatic washer introduction in 1949, Whirlpool has always made high-quality automatic washers. In the USA, Whirlpool has produced and sold more automatic washers than any other American manufacturer. Here is the official Whirlpool Fax-Pac book highlighting the 1978 Whirlpool washer, dryer and compact laundry lines. Whirlpool fans this beautiful book is definitely for you. The Fax-Pac series was similiar to Frigidaire's VIP series which was given to appliance dealers to educate them of all the wonderful new features on Whirlpool appliances. Book contains beautiful images, cycle charts, graphics and specifications for all aspects of the belt-drive washer and matching dryers. Complete description and graphics of the Magic Clean filtering system, dispensers, permanent press cool down, construction and dependability and much more. There are also detailed pages on Whirlpool's history and service/education centers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1978 | 40 | 44mb | $8.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Dishwasher Brochures
Here is a beautiful brochure for the 1956 Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher line. Images, features and specifications included. Models: MC24, ME2, MCP24, MEP2, MCP23, MC25, MCP25. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 6 | 14mb | $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.