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Operating Instructions for 1961 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaners


Published by Kenmore in 1961-- Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to all 1961 Kenmore Canister Vacuum Cleaners. Models include the Lady Kenmore, 75, 70, 50, 40 and 30. Also includes complete instructions to using both the Lady Kenmore Power Nozzle as well as the "Standard" Power Nozzle.

Number of Pages: 12
File Size: 10mb
Download Fee: $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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bendix
1941 181 182mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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General Electric
1948 53 $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Maytag
1961 21 19mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Frigidaire
1957 2 52mb $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
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Whirlpool
1957 42 66mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Speed Queen
1959 28 29mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Whirlpool
1989 16 37mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1972 2 42mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Frigidaire
1964 0 40mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Bendix
1952 16 21mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Bradford
1972 4 $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Ironrite
1956 28 74mn $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download 1963 Frigidaire Dishwasher Brochures
Here are two brochures for Frigidaire dishwashers both undercounter and top-loading portable models.


Dishwashers
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Frigidaire
1963 0 23mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Westinghouse
1967 8 26mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download Complete Laundry Guide and Operating Instructions
Owners manual to most 1963 Kenmore Dryers from the 800 model down.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Kenmore
1963 28 16mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Rainbow - Power Nozzle Operation Manual
Here is the full owners manual and operating instructions to the Rainbow Vacuum Cleaner power nozzle, models R-1650C and R-1650F.


Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
Rainbow
1981 8 5 $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Early Frigidaire Refrigerator Service Manual Vol-3 1945 to 1951
This is a three volume comprehensive service manual for Frigidaire Refrigerators from the 1920's thru 1951. The set is a fascinating historical look at early Frigidaire home refrigeration.

Volume 3 Covers:
Full descriptions of 1945-47 I-Line Refrigerators, 1947-1948 J-Line Refrigerators, 1949 K-Line Refrigerators, 1950 M-Line Refrigerators and 1951 O-Line Refrigerators.

This volume is meant to be used with VOLUME 2 which covers more in-depth theory and servicing of rotary compressor models.

VOLUME 1 is located here for the earliest models.

Manual model images and specifications, wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and full servicing information.

Models mentioned:
1945-1946-1947 Refrigerators:
AHI-4
DI-7
CDI-9
AHI-6
DPI-7
CPDI-7
SI-7
DI-9
CPDI-9
MI-7
CDI-7

1948 Refrigerators:
AJ-6
SJ-6
MJ-6
MJ-7
MJ-9
MJ-11
DJ-7
DJ-9
DJ-11
CIJ-10

1949 Refrigerators:
ML-77
ML-93
DL-70
AL-60
ML-60
ML-77P
ML-93P
ML-115
DL-7
DL-86
DL-86P
DL-105
IL-80
IL-100


1950 Refrigerators:
AM-43,
AM-43F
DM-90
DM-90P
DM-107
DM-107P
MM-92
MM-110
AM-60
MM-74
MM-74P
MM-76
MM-76P
SM-60
SM-76
SM-76P
IM-80
IM-100
1M-lOOP

1951 Refrigerators:
AO-43 Apartment House, 4.3 cu. ft.
AO-43F Apartment House, 4.3 cu. ft., Flat Top
AO-60 Apartment House, 6 cu. ft.
SO-60 Standard, 6 cu. ft.
SO-73 Standard, 7.3 cu. ft.
SO-82 Standard, 8.2 cu. ft.
SO-92 Standard, 9.2 cu. ft.
SO-110 Standard, 11 cu. ft.
MO-71 Master, 7.1 cu. ft.
MO-81 Master, 8.1 cu. ft.
MO-81P Master, 8.1 cu. ft. Porcelain
DO-90 Deluxe, 9 cu. ft.
DO-90P Deluxe, 9 cu. ft. Porcelain
DO-107 Deluxe, 10.7 cu. ft.
IO-80 Imperial, 8 cu. ft.
IO-100 Imperial, 10 cu. ft.
Refrigerators/Freezers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1951 177 182mb $14.99
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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 Westinghouse Front Loading Coin Operated Washer Brochure
Brochures and spec sheet for the 1975 Westinghouse commercial washer.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1974 4 6mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Speed-Wash A Laundry Without Labor
Wonderful sales brochure produced for prospective coin laundry owners on the wonders of Speed Queen "Speed-Wash" coin operated automatic washers. Brochure highlights all the features and specifications of Speed Queen coin-op washers from the late 1950's as well as all the extra's you could order for your laundromat such as dryers, water heaters and softeners, coin changes, tables and chairs, detergent dispensers, lighted signs and advertising promotional materials.


Automatic Washers
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Speed Queen
1958 24 19mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download General Electric Service Manual for 1957 Electric Ranges
Here is the comprehensive service manual for all 1957 General Electric Electric Ranges. Sections include full specifications and features, adjustments and complete servicing information.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
General Electric
1957 40 22mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1955 Barton Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service for Barton Automatic Washer model B400.

This model is fascinating as it appears to be built with a combination of Apex and Beam parts, but with a reversing motor!
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Barton
1955 26 28mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Kelvinator Electric Range Brochures
Here are some Kelvinator sales literature brochures highlighting their line of electric Ranges both 40" and 30" sizes from the early 1960's (approximately 1962). Full images and specifications included.

Models include: RF-591, RF-581, RF-571, RF-541D, RF-541, RF-521, RF-391, RF-391M, RF-381, RF-371, RF-341, RF-341 and RF-321.
Ranges/Stoves
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Kelvinator
1962 24 32mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download KitchenAid KD-67 Series Front Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Service manual for all KD-67 Series KitchenAid portable dishwashers. Models include KDD-67 and KDR-67. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts.


Dishwashers
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KitchenAid
1972 37 20mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download In-Sink-Erator Reversing Action Disposer Brochure
"TWO-DIRECTIONAL SHREDDING!"

Here is a brochure highlighting the In-Sink-Erator Food Waste Disposer from the early 1950s. Complete images, specifications and installation information included. This is from a time when In-Sink-Erator an independent company and was made by the In-Sink-Erator Manufacturing Company - Racine, WI.
Food Waste Disposers
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In-Sink-Erator
1951 4 5mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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
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Viking
1974 24 30mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The New Generation Washer from White-Westinghouse
Twelve page brochure touting the features and specifications of the White-Westinghouse front loading washer. This is right around the time that Westinghouse changed to White-Westinghouse.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1980 12 16mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download The Hoover Swingette
Brochure for Hoover compact Swingette vacuum, model 409


Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
Hoover
1972 2 5mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1959 General Electric Home Laundry Product Man
1959 General Electric Home Laundry Service Manual covering Automatic Washers, Dryers and Combination Washer/Dryers.

This particular issue has a unique section reproducing the operating instruction manual for all 1960 Model General Electric Automatic Washers as a preview to the upcoming new models!!

GE's Product Man Service Manuals were produced monthly to keep service personnel up to date with new products, appliance specifications, appliance service instructions, troubleshooting procedures, older product repair and parts changes, installation instructions, customer complaints and recommendations, testing procedures, tools for repairs, wiring diagrams, timer charts, appliance history and evolution and other important information regarding their appliances.
Automatic Washers & Dryers
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General Electric
1959 92 58mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download General Electric Range/Oven Technical Data Manual Self-Cleaning Oven (P7) Sections
This technical data manual produced by GE concerns all of their electric ranges from the early and mid 1960's. These have tips to help you service your range. This section relates to the self cleaning ranges of 1964-1965. It should be used in conjunction with Main GE Range Technical Data Manual

Sections include: Introduction, Components, Diagnosis, Wiring, Service Notes.
Ranges/Stoves
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General Electric
1964 120 59mb $14.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 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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Thumbnail Image of Download New Easy Riviera Automatic Dryer Use and Care
Here is the owners manual and operating instructions for the Easy's middle-of-the-Line dryer in the early 60s. Models included: DBK-E and the gas version DBK-G.


Clothes Dryers
Published by:
Easy
1960 8 5mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1973 to 1979 Hotpoint Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive technical and service manual to all Hotpoint Dishwashers made from 1973 thru 1979.

Sections include Model Information, Service Procedures, Wiring Diagrams, Timer Increment Charts, Service Notes.
Dishwashers
Published by:
Hotpoint
1979 184 82mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1966 Frigidaire Electric Range Brochure
Here is a wonderful full color brochure highlighting all of the K (1966) line of Frigidaire Electric Ranges. 40" and 30" ranges as well as the Twin 30 and Flair Range lines as well. Thorough feature chart and specifications included throughout brochure.

Models highlighted: RAH-4, RSA-30K, RS-30K, RS-35K, RD-35K, RDG-38K, RDE-38K, RD-39K, RCDG-39K, RCIE-39K, RS-10K, RDD-15K, RDD-20K, RD-71K, RCDG-55K, RCIG-75K, RCD-630K, RCI-635K, RCI-645K, RD-637K, RCI-639K, RCIE-639K.
Ranges/Stoves
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Frigidaire
1966 16 11mb $9.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1964 Hotpoint Silhouette Washers and Dryers Brochure
Beautiful Brochure of images, descriptions and specifications of 1964 Hotpoint Silhouette Washers and Dryers.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Hotpoint
1964 5 9mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Crosley Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the 1954 Crosley front loading automatic washer. Includes quick start guide at end.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Crosley
1954 47 64mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Speed Queen Wringer Washer Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the Speed Queen line of wringer washers in the mid 1960's. Full images and specifications of each model inlcuded.

Models highlighted: 92, 90, 80, 702 and 50.
Wringer Washers
Published by:
Speed Queen
1965 10 18mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Service manual to the very first Westinghouse Combination Washer-Dryer
The race was furious in the 1950s for many of the major washing machine manufacturers to get a combination washer-dryer to market. Here is the complete service manual for Westinghouse's very first combo model, the WD-1 referred to as the "Wash 'n Dry Laundromat".

Sections include: Specifications and parts, cycle of operation, electrical circuits and wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, Parts replacement, transmission detail and general information.
Combination Washer/Dryers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1955 40 20mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Never In All Your Washdays Have You Seen Anything to Match the New ABC-O-Matic
Whimsical sales brochure from ABC highlighting their new automatic washer, the model 50.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
ABC-O-Matic
1950 4 4mb $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.