VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1972 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual, wash guide, parts list and installation instructions packed with every 600 series Kenmore automatic washer from 1972. Models include: 110.7204610, 110.7204660, 110.7205610, 110.7205660. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1972 | 48 | 56mb | $14.99 |
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1954 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete use and care guide to the 1954 Kenmore Automatic Washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1954 | 20 | 26mb | $11.99 |
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1959 Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the middle of the line Kenmore Alphabet Automatic Washer from 1959. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1959 | 20 | 28mb | $11.99 |
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Electrolux XII Vacuum Cleaner Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Electrolux Vacuum model XII. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus) |
1933 | 36 | 43mb | $11.99 |
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1967 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to Easy automatic washers from 1967. Models include: WA-355, WA-344, WA-323, WA-322, WA-3226, WA-321. Sections include: Specifications, Features, Installation, Servicing and Troubleshooting. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1967 | 60 | 72mb | $12.99 |
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Construction and Operation of the Bendix Home Laundry
Here is an early service manual for Bendix bolt-down front-loading automatic washers. It covers the pre-war models. Parts catalog at the end also covers post war models up to the early 1950's. Sections include:
Construction and Operation
Installing Servicing The Business of Service Washing Practice Parts Catalog Models: S-101, B-201, S-110, B-210, B-215, B-211, B-212 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1941 | 181 | 182mb | $14.99 |
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1948 General Electric Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is service manual for servicing all GE dishwashers from the late 1940s. Sections include:
General Information
Removal of Stains & Films on China and Glassware Service Qualities of Dinnerware Type S-10 Dishwasher Mechanism and Washing Cycle Operation of Dishwasher Operating Cycle Basic Assemblies of the S-10 Dishwasher Mechanism Service Adjustment and Replacement of Parts Operational Complaint Charts |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1948 | 53 | $12.99 | |
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Maytag Super Highlander Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Maytag washer model A502 and A502S (suds-saver model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1961 | 21 | 19mb | $11.99 |
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1957 Frigidaire Control-Tower Washers and Dryers Poster
Here is an oversized wall poster advertising the 1957 line of Frigidaire washers and dryers. Scanned at high resolution this is a beautifully illustrated poster with images and full feature descriptions plus specifications. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1957 | 2 | 52mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Whirlpool Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to both built-in front loading and portable top loading whirlpool Dishwashers. Models include: W-5770010, W-5770000, W-5872110 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1957 | 42 | 66mb | $12.99 |
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1959 Speed Queen Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual and operating instructions to Speed Queen automatic washer models: A21, A22 and A24. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1959 | 28 | 29mb | $11.99 |
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1989 Whirlpool Laundry Appliances Catalog
Here is the complete laundry line from Whirlpool from the late 1980s. Complete images and specifications for each model shown. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1989 | 16 | 37mb | $14.99 |
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1972 Westinghouse Dishwashers Fold-Out Wall Poster
Here is a great wall poster highlighting the features and specifications of all Westinghouse built-in and portable dishwashers from the early 1970s. Please note fold lines of the poster are visible as they could not be removed during the clean up process however all text and images are still completely visible. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1972 | 2 | 42mb | $8.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Automatic Washer Wall Poster
Here is a large scan of both sides of a big wall poster showing off Frigidaire automatic washers and their matching dryers. Models include: WCI-64, WIA-64, WDA-64, WCD-64, WD-64, WCDA-64. Full size poster scanned at high resolution gives great views to zoom-in on. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 0 | 40mb | $8.99 |
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Walk Away from Washday Drudgery by Bendix
Here is a wonder advertising book produced by Bendix to show off their Front Loading washers, rubber squeeze tub top-loading washers, dryer and ironer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1952 | 16 | 21mb | $8.99 |
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1972 Brandford-Grants Washer and Dryer Fold-Out Brochure
Here is a RARE piece of sales literature from Grant's who produced the Bradford name of laundry appliances. These machines were built by Franklin. Full fold-out brochure highlighting their lines of washers and dryers with images and specifications included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Bradford |
1972 | 4 | $8.99 | |
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1956 Ironrite Ironer Owners Manual
Here is the full use and care and how to iron different types of clothing manual to Ironrite model 95. |
Ironers Published by: Ironrite |
1956 | 28 | 74mn | $11.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the use and care guide packed with every 1960 Hotpoint automatic washer model LW060. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 5 | 5mb | $11.99 |
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1953 Hotpoint Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a beautifully illustrated brochure for the 1953 Line of the Hotpoint automatic washer, dryer and ironer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1953 | 18 | 31mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Frigidaire Dishwasher Brochures
Here are two brochures for Frigidaire dishwashers both undercounter and top-loading portable models. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 0 | 23mb | $8.99 |
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1967 Westinghouse Washer and Dryer Brochure
Here are the sales literature brochures for the Top of the Line Westinghouse top-loading washer and electric clothes dryer for 1967. Models: LAH850, DEH850. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1967 | 8 | 26mb | $8.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete Use/Care and Owners Manual for all 1951 Hotpoint Dishwashers, Disposers and sink combinations. Models include: MC-16, MD-5, MC-14. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 28 | 49mb | $11.99 |
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1959 Whirlpool Appliances Catalog
Here is a complete catalog showing all Whirlpool home appliances available for the 1959 line. Products include:
Kitchen Cabinets and sinks,
Dishwashers, Disposers, Cooking Appliances, Refrigerator/Freezers, Automatic Washers, Dryers, Combination Washer/Dryer, Air Conditioners, Vacuum Cleaners, Ice Cube Makers. |
Full Catalog Published by: Whirlpool |
1959 | 24 | 80mb | $14.99 |
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1953 Bendix Economat Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top of the line Bendix Economat washer with the rubber squeeze tub. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1953 | 28 | 29mb | $11.99 |
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Whirlpool Washer Owners Manual Model LXA8700
Here is the complete Operating Instructions and Laundry Guide to Whirlpool Automatic Washer Model LXA8700. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1970 | 24 | 42mb | $11.99 |
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1980 Waste King Appliances Brochure
Here is a fun brochure from Waste King highlighting their 1980 line of automatic Steam Machine Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers, Gas Fired Barbecues, Trash Compactors. |
Full Catalog Published by: Waste King |
1980 | 12 | 13mb | $8.99 |
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1961 Westinghouse Built-In Electric Ranges Owners Manual
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all 1961 Westinghouse Built-In Electric Ranges. Models include OAB-30, OGB-30, OBB-30, OHB-30, OAB-21, OBB-21, OCB-21. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1961 | 48 | 22mb | $12.99 |
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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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Beautiful 1957 General Electric 40 Inch Electric Range Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the 1957 line of General Electric 40" Electric Ranges. Models include the Liberator J-408, the Stratoliner J-402, the Mainliner J-406, the Speedster J-405 and the Stewardess J-403. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 20 | 30mb | $9.99 |
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Automatic Washer Operating Instructions
Full operating instructions to GE washer model WA850A. Minor staining on this original document, but it is still clear and very ledgable. |
Automatic Washers Published by: General Electric |
1966 | 4 | 5mb | $11.99 |
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KitchenAid 7 Series Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete owners manuals and operating instructions to all 7 series KitchenAid Top Loading automatic dishwashers from the mid 1970s. Models include the Electra KDC-7 and the Vari-Cycle models KDA-7 and KDW-7. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 16 | 11mb | $11.99 |
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1952 Westinghouse Electric Range Owners Manuals
Here are the owners manuals to the 1952 line of Westinghouse Electric Ranges and Ovens. This manual shows Lucy Ricardo's first Westinghouse Commander Range from the TV Show I Love Lucy. Manuals include main owners manual along with the special manual dedicated to the deep-well cooker burner. Models include:
Commander AC-774, AC-74, BC-74
Champion DC-74 Commodore ECA-74 Challenger EC-74 Now cooking will really be fun at your house! Your new Westinghouse Speed-Electric Range will make cooking so much pleasanter and easier. Foods will taste better, look better and be better for you... and you'll have a cleaner, cooler kitchen, too. Your new range has time savers, money savers and flavor savers. Read the "How to Use" section for your particular model and learn to use each feature for all it's worth! Of course, you can still use all your favorite recipes . . . with greater convenience and sureness than ever before. There are lots of new things you can do, however, with accurately controlled electric heat. Don't overlook the important cooking tips in the Recipe Section... they are given special emphasis in the Index on page 80. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1952 | 112 | 128mb | $12.99 |
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How to Use and Enjoy your Frigidaire Electric Range - with the Wonder Oven
Here is the full owners manual to the top of the line Frigidaire ranges from 1952 though 1954. Models include RO-60 and RO-50. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1952 | 60 | 43mb | $12.99 |
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Hotpoint Customline Kitchens
Brochure for Hotpoint's built in kitchen appliances. Ovens, surface cooktop sections, refrigerators and freezers. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 8 | 16mb | $8.99 |
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Leisure is your Washword with your Kenmore Combination Washer-Dryer
Now this is super cool, today's doctrine pdf file contains the packet of information that was packed with your new Kenmore Turbomatic Combination Washer-Dryer including the 33 1/3rpm record! Contents include: Full owners manual for both the Lady Kenmore and Model "50" combos in both electric and gas, Service Contract information card, Installation instructions for the electric model, Parts list for models 110.5910903 and 110.5910953, The record that was packed with every Kenmore washer, dryer or combo. The sound recording of the record is embeded with the record image on the last page so you can listen to what exactly was on this record! Simply click the play button at the top of the image of the record. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1960 | 38 | 34mb | $11.99 |
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1956 Ironrite Ironer Owners Manual
Here is the full use and care and how to iron different types of clothing manual to Ironrite model 95. |
Ironers Published by: Ironrite |
1956 | 28 | 74mn | $11.99 |
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Whirlpool Wringer Washer Service Manual - 1961 to 1971
Comprehensive service manual for Whirlpool wringer washers from 1961 thru 1971. Includes supplements for the later models. Sections include:
Model Specifications Pre-Delivery and Installation Component Description and Functional Data Service Procedures |
Wringer Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1971 | 42 | 26mb | $14.99 |
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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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1955 Frigidaire Dryer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to the 1955 models of Frigidaire clothes dryers. Models DV-35 and DV-65. Complete servicing, troubleshooting and wiring diagrams. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 16 | 14mb | $12.99 |
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How to Use your Caloric Ultramatic Gas Range
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions for both the Plain and U Backguard models. |
Gas Stoves Published by: Caloric |
1962 | 28 | 11mb | $12.99 |
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Automatic Washer Instruction Book
Owners manual and operating instructions for Maytag Washer A3MP. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1953 | 36 | 19mb | $11.99 |
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How to use and enjoy your new 1961 Frigidaire Electric Range
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all 1961 40" Frigidaire Imperial and Custom Imperial Electric Ranges. Models include: RCI-75-61 and RI-55-61. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1961 | 28 | 22mb | $12.99 |
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1972 Brandford-Grants Washer and Dryer Fold-Out Brochure
Here is a RARE piece of sales literature from Grant's who produced the Bradford name of laundry appliances. These machines were built by Franklin. Full fold-out brochure highlighting their lines of washers and dryers with images and specifications included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Bradford |
1972 | 4 | $8.99 | |
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1965 Lady Kenmore Packet
This file includes all of the items packed with the 1965 Sears Lady Kenmore automatic washer models (except owners manual which is available separately here) 110.6504904, 110.6504954, 110.6505904, 110.6505954. Included is the Permanent Press Guide, Roto-Flex agitator warranty, full parts list and installation instructions. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 17 | 6mb | $12.99 |
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Brilliantly New Inside and Out - Frigidaire Electric Ranges - 1941
Frigidaire produced their first electric range in 1938. This rare brochure highlights Frigidaire's fourth year of producing electric ranges with beautiful illustrations and full feature descriptions and specifications. Models include: B-70, B-60, B-45, B-35, B-15, B-10, BC-6, BC-5 and A-6. "Millions of women in the United States are now using modern electric cooking-using it because foods taste better . .. because it's fast and economical ... automatic and gives more leisure time . .. and because it's cool, clean and healthful.
Yes, electric cooking is the modern way and Frigidaire
is the modern electric range. With its brilliant
new achievements, low prices and easy terms, it is an
outstanding value. Compare it, feature for feature and
dollar for dollar, with any other range on the market
and you'll find it unsurpassed! Make your choice
now-buy now! And start enjoying the advantages
of Frigidaire Electric Cooking.
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Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1941 | 16 | 16mb | $8.99 |
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GE Dishwasher GSD452 Use and Care Guide
Here is the complete Use and Care Guide packed with every GE GSD452 model dishwasher from the late 1970s. |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1978 | 4 | 5mb | $11.99 |
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Hoover Electric Coffeepots Brochure
Brochures highlighting the different kinds of Electric Coffeepots available from Hoover. |
Small Appliances Published by: Hoover |
1975 | 4 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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Slide Show Presentation for the New 1968 Washer Dryer and Wringer Line
A fascinating presentation showing slides and suggested reading to to go with each slide on updates to the 1968 line of Whirlpool washers, dryers and wringer washers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 32 | 28mb | $12.99 |
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Why Maytag Means More
"A dishwasher comparison report by the dependability people." Maytag compares its dishwasher to Kenmore, Westinghouse, Frigidaire, KitchenAid and General Electric dishwashers. Report shows why "they can't clean like a Maytag". |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1977 | 12 | 6mb | $8.99 |
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Operating Instructions
Operating and loading instructions for Maytag dishwasher WU400. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1971 | 12 | 8mb | $11.99 |
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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.