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Your Guide to Washday Drying Ease with your Maytag Dryer


Published by Maytag in 1960-- 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.

Number of Pages: 20
File Size: 7mb
Download Fee: $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 This information is presented as a educational/historical reference on vintage products of the past.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.


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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
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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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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
Published by:
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 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
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Whirlpool
1967 46 29mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download WCD-65 Custom Deluxe Washer Operating Instructions
Full use and care guide for the '65 Frigidaire Custom Deluxe automatic washer, model WCD-65 with the Roller-matic transmission.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1965 4 4mb $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
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Maytag
1966 48 19mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1957 Speed Queen Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual for all home models of Speed Queen's automatic washers. Models included: A18, A19, A20 and A20F.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Speed Queen
1957 34 16mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Frigidaire Spray-Tube Dishwasher Brochures and Owners Manual
Here are some absolutely beautiful brochures for the 1956 line of Frigidaire dishwashers, including the Built-in, Stand Alone and Sink-DW combo. Also included is the entire owners manual to the 1956 machines!


Dishwashers
Published by:
Frigidaire
1956 26 20mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1969 Corning Countertop Range and Cooktop Brochure
Here are two brochures from Corning highlighting their glass topped 30" range along with "The Counter That Cooks", their glass topped cook top. Full images and spec included.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Corning
1969 8 10mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1957 FACTS and FIGURES for Frigidaire Appliances in the Elegant SHEER LOOK
Fascinating sales literature book showing all available products and models of 1957 Frigidaire appliances. Each section includes images of each machine, list of model numbers and extensive feature comparison charts.

Products include Refrigerators, Food Freezers, Ranges, Surface Units, Cooking Tops, Automatic Washers, Dryers, Room Conditioners, Dishwashers, Water Heaters, Dehumidifiers and Food Waste Disposers.

Tables Include: Cooking With A Modern Frigidaire Electric Range Is The Economical Way!, Cost Of Drying Clothes, Water Heater Cost And Size Estimator, Maximum Delivery Of Hot Water "Per Day, Approximate Cost Of Operation.

Models: CP-141-57, CP-123-57, FI-121-57, FI120-57, FD-120-57, FD-102-57, FD-101-57, FS-101-57, S-124-57, S-104-57, S-80-57, SA-81-57, CFV-125, CFV-175, RI-70-57, RI-60-57, RI-39-57, RD-45-57, RD-25-57, RD-39-57, RS-15-57, RS-10-57, RS-38-57, RS-30-57, RBW-90, RBW-91, RBW-92, RBW-80, RBW-81, RBW-82, RBW-83, RBW-84, WI-57, WDU-57, WD-57, WSA-57, WS-57, DI-57, DI-1-57, DD-57, DS-57, A50-57, A100-57, AE7SS-57, AE75-57, AE100-57, AR100-57, AE150-57, DWFW, DWUW, DWSW, DWUW-1, DWFW-2, DWFW-3, DWSW-4, ETGW-30, ETGW-40, ETGW-50, ETW-30, ETW-40, ETW-50, ERGW-30, ERGW-40, ERGW-52, ERGW-66, ERGW-80, ERW-30, ERW-40, ERW-52, ERW-66, ERW-80, B0-1, FDV-1.
Full Catalog
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Frigidaire
1957 40 27mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Frigidaire Dryer Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts catalog which includes detailed illustrations of the order of assembled parts, their descriptions and original Frigidaire part numbers.

Models include all Hamilton made Frigidaire Dryers (TJ-60, TJ-60E, TJ-61, TO-60, T0-61) and the first Frigidaire Filtrator Dryer (TR-60).
Clothes Dryers
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Frigidaire
1952 30 12mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Your Guide to Care, Operation and Satisfaction - Kenmore Automatic Washer
Here is the complete owners manual to Sears Kenmore's third generation of automatic washers which were produced by Whirlpool. The manual was packed with both models available in 1953, which includes a standard 29" and the new compact 24" model.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1953 14 9mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download How to Have a Prettier Room
Here is an absolutely adorable high-school home economics flyer discussing all kinds of ways to make a girls room more lovely. Wonderful text and full of whimsical 1950's style illustrations!


Miscellaneous
Published by:
Johnson-Wax
1958 16 7mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Automatic Washer Instruction Book
Complete owners manual and operating instructions for the Maytag Automatic Washer model 101P.


Automatic Washers
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Maytag
1955 36 16mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1983 KitchenAid-Hobart 20-Series Dishwashers and Appliances Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the KD-20 series of KitchenAid home dishwashers, both undercounter and portable models.

Models include: KDS-20, KDP-20, KDI-20, KDC-20, KDS-60, KDI-60, KDC-60.

Also include brochures for KitchenAid food waste disposers, trash compactors and hot water dispenser.
Dishwashers
Published by:
KitchenAid
1983 22 17mb $9.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse Laundromat Model LLC30 Owners Manual
Full Owners manual and use/care guide to Westinghouse Laundromat automatic home washer model LLC30.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1963 24 21mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Service manual to the Westinghouse Combination Washer-Dryer WD-3
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.
Combination Washer/Dryers
Published by:
Westinghouse
1957 36 13mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Westinghouse Roaster Oven and Infra-Red Broiler-Grid Owners Manual
Full owners manual, operating instructions and hundreds of suggested recipes to Westinghouse's wonderful electric roaster.


Small Appliances
Published by:
Westinghouse
1954 68 32mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Know Your Sensi-Temp
Here is a cute and whimsically drawn guide about using the automatic element feature of top of the line General Electric ranges. Sensi-temp was a thermostatically controlled burner sensor used from the 1950's through the 1970s. It consisted of a button sensor on the element that came in contact with the pot or pan being used and measured the temperature of the pan itself.


Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
General Electric
1968 16 3mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Operating Instructions and Laundry Guide
Full owners manual and operating instructions to 22611 series of Kenmore Automatic Washers.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Kenmore
1972 30 20mb $11.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download National Food Waste Disposer Brochure
"Eliminate Garbage Automatically, Electrically with the NATIONAL Kitchen Miracle"

Here is a brochure highlighting the National Disposer from the early 1950s. Complete images and specifications included.
Food Waste Disposers
Published by:
National Rubber Machinery
1951 4 5mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1968 Whirlpool Home Appliances Builder Catalog
Here is a complete builders catalog highlighting the 1968 line of Whirlpool appliances.

Products include: Gas and Electric ranges, refrigerators, commercial and domestic washers and dryers, dishwashers, disposers, air conditioners, ice makers and central vacuum cleaners.
Full Catalog
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Whirlpool
1968 16 18mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Speed Queen Washer Model A39 Brochure and Installation Instructions
Here is the sales brochure and installation instructions for Speed Queen washer model A39.


Automatic Washers
Published by:
Speed Queen
1962 3 2mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Filter Queen Home Sanitation System
Beautiful late 1950's four page Filter Queen Vacuum sales literature brochure.

One of the most important developments in home sanitation in 50 years
Vacuum Cleaners
Published by:
Filter Queen
1958 4 6mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1960 Philco Electric Range Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure to beatufiul mid-century styled ranges. Full images and specifications are included for the entire 1960 Philco line.

Models include: SS-4098, SS-4097, SS-4095, SS-4094, SS-4093, SS-3097, SS-3095, SS-3094, SS-3092, SS-2095.

Please note the originals had some minor water damage on them so there are some water spots or slightly blurry spots. However these are still very readable and super fun to look at.
Ranges/Stoves
Published by:
Philco
1960 16 26mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Service Manual for Double-Loader Speed Queen Washers
Here is the complete service manual to all Double-Loader front loading Speed Queen washing machines from the early 1960's.

Sections include:
Specifications, Operating Cycle Chart, Installation, Service Procedures, Adjustments, Test Procedures, Lubrication, Service Helps and Preventative Maintenance.

Models highlighted are 251 and 252.
Automatic Washers
Published by:
Speed Queen
1962 52 26mb $12.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download 1956 Philco Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some gorgeous brochures showing off Philco's very first automatic washer and dryer line. Full control panel views and specifications included. Models include: W-266, D-366, W-264, D-364, W-262 and D-362.


Automatic Washers & Dryers
Published by:
Philco
1956 12 12mb $8.99
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Thumbnail Image of Download Kitchen Ideas From Frigidaire for 1962
Wonderful magazine highlighting Frigidaire Kitchens and Appliances including Flair Ranges, Electric Ranges, Built-in Wall Ovens and Cooktops, Dishwashers, Washers and Dryers and more. Sections include 40-years of Kitchen Ideas, Modern Kitchen with Coun try Charm, Opulence in 10' x 10', About Color, Family Center Kitchen, Practical Ideas in Appliances, "Work-easy" Traditional Kitchen, Ideas for "Built-Ins, "Antique" American Kitchen, Decorative Ideas, Extra-space Ideas and Basics of Modern Kitchen Design.


Full Catalog
Published by:
Frigidaire
1962 24 28mb $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.