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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The Engineering and Manufacturing Facilities of the Hoover Company
This is an absolutely fascinating and extremely rare book from Hoover. Its a large/Life magazine size book containing images and descriptions of each department at the company in the middle 1950's. Departments Highlighted: Production Division, Manufacturing: Die Casting, Plastic Molding, Stamping, Plating, Enameling, Finishing, Assembly, Tool and Die Making, Quality Control, Miscellaneous. Engineering: Facilities, Electrical Lab, Physics Lab, Mechanical Lab, Testing Lab, Chemical Lab, Metallurgical Lab, Plastic and Rubber Lab, Engineering Model Shops, Electronic s Lab. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1956 | 32 | 64mb | $8.99 |
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1959 Westinghouse Roll-About Dishwashers Owners Manual
Here is a rare find, complete owners manual to the Westinghouse portable top-loading dishwashers of the late 1950s. Models include: PDW-103 and PDW-102. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1959 | 20 | 13mb | $11.99 |
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1954 Electric Range Clock and Dryer Timer Service Manual
Here is an interesting service manual that is intended for readers to do light repairs on their range clock/timer as well as dryer timers. Sections include: General Diagnosis and Repair, Timer Identification, Testing the Timer and Recommended tools. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1954 | 35 | 10mb | $14.99 |
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KitchenAid 4 Series Top-Loading Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 4 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. Models include:
KD-4P
KDY-4P |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1963 | 16 | 8mb | $14.99 |
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JCPenny 1973 Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the service documentation for the very first General Electric made automatic washers for JCPenny. Sections include: Model Index Timer Assembly
Motor & Relay Service Hints Cam Charts Schematics Water System- Exploded View Water Inlet Valve Water Level Switch Hoses Tub & Basket Pump Motor & Clutch Assembly Agitator Assembly Transmission Bleach Dispenser Detergent Dispenser Rinse Agent Dispenser Speedy Wash System Suds Save Return System Cover Assembly Lid Switch Cabinet Construction & Suspension System Suspension Cable Tub-To-Basket Gap Field Check For Machine Walking Strike, Vibration Safe Installation Safe Service Machine Specifications 60 To 50 Hertz Conversion Customer - User Practices Washability |
Automatic Washers Published by: JCPenny |
1973 | 85 | 32mb | $12.99 |
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Beautiful 1966 Speed Queen Washing Machine Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the 1966 line of Speed Queen Automatic Washers. Models include: A78, A77, A76, A75 and A72. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1966 | 10 | 14mb | $8.99 |
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Easy Spindrier Owners Manual
Easy Spindrier owners manual for models WS-220, WS-260, WS-280, WS-291. Slight water staining on certain pages, but still very legible and printable. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Easy |
1963 | 12 | 6mb | $11.99 |
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1961 Hotpoint Electric Dryer Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the entire 1961 line of clothes dryers, both Air-Flow and Condenser. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1961 | 22 | 44mb | $8.99 |
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Guide to Better Washing With Your Speed Queen Wringer Washer
Here is the 32 page washing guide that was packed with Speed Queen Wringer Washers in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Actual Operating Instructions are located here: |
Wringer Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1982 | 32 | 17mb | $12.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1964 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: RS-30S-64, RS-30-64, RD-35-64, RD-G38-64, RD-39-64, RCD-G39-64, RCI-G39-64, RS-10-64, RSD-15-64, RD-20-64, RDD-20-64, RCD-G55-64, RCD-71-64, RCI-G75-64 Service manual includes wiring diagrams. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 100 | 79mb | $14.99 |
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1956 General Electric Cooking Range/Oven Product Man
1956 General Electric Service Manual covering Electric Ranges and Water Heaters. 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. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1956 | 58 | 30mb | $14.99 |
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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 Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 92 | 58mb | $12.99 |
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1985 Maytag Jetclean Dishwashers Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure highlighting the 1985 line of Maytag dishwashers and food waste disposers. Models include: Dishwashers: WU1000, WU902, WU702, WU502, WU302, WC702-302, WU202. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1987 | 8 | 5mb | $8.99 |
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1941 Bendix Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual to Bendix's 2nd generation automatic washer. In 1941 they introduced a redesign of their original automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1941 | 40 | 43mb | $11.99 |
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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 Published by: Speed Queen |
1958 | 24 | 19mb | $8.99 |
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1962 Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer Tech-Talk Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to all 1962 Frigidaire Refrigerators. Models include: Models:
S-10-62, D-10-62, DA-10-62, D-12-62, D-14-62, FD-11-62, FD-13-62, FD-13T-62, FI-13T-62, FPD-14T-62, FPD-138-62, FPI-14T-62, FPI-138-62, FPI-158-62 |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Frigidaire |
1962 | 88 | 70mb | $14.99 |
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1969 Maytag Commercial Washer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual first printed in 1969, with update through 1978 on the 1970's line of Maytag Commercial and Coin-Operated Automatic Washers. This is a fascinating look at the coin-op Maytag washers found throughout the 1970's in laundromats. Both the very common standard capacity washers and the very rare large capacity coin-op models are included! Models A17 (Standard capacity) and A18 (Big-Tub large capacity). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1969 | 108 | 50mb | $12.99 |
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Use and Care Book for Self-Cleaning Ranges
Here is the owners manual shipped with many GE ranges from the late 60's into the early 70's. It covers specifically self-cleaning ranges. Sections include:
SURFACE COOKING
CalrodŽ Surface Unit Controls 3-in-1 Unit Cooking Heats -How to Use Cooking Utensil Tips-Materials and Sizes Cooking Chart and Information Automatic Surface Unit Automatic Surface Unit Cooking Chart Griddle-Chart Home Canning Tips Safety Checklist While Frying USING YOUR OVEN Minute Timer Clock Automatic Oven Timer How To Use Your Oven Baking Broiling, Broiling Chart Rotisserie Meat Thermometer Roasting, Cooking Chart Automatic Oven Cleaning HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR RANGE Oven Vent, Duct Porcelain Enamel Surface Units: Plug-in Feature, Tilt Lock Feature, Removable Pan / Rings Care of Your GE Range Lamps, How To Replace Broiler Pan Use of Aluminum Foil Leveling The Range Oven Thermostat, Adjusting Cleaning Charts, Parts, All Finishes GENERAL Safety Tips Energy Conservation Exhaust System Before You Call For Service Model and Serial Number Location |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1970 | 36 | 30mb | $12.99 |
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1965 Frigidaire Electric Range and Flair Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1964 J-Line Frigidaire Electric Ranges including Flair Models. Flair range service information begins on page R-141. Service manual includes wiring diagrams for all models listed. Freestanding Models include: RSA-30J, RS-30J, RD-3SJ, RDG-38J, RD-39J, RCDG-39J, RS-10J, RDD-15J , RD-20J, RDD-20J, RD-71J, RCDG-55J, RCIG-75J. Flair Ranges: RCD-630J, RCI-635J, RCI-645J Looking for the replacement parts catalog for your Frigidare Flair Range, please see this manual: Frigidaire Flair Parts Catalog |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1965 | 104 | 79mb | $14.99 |
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Fabric Care from Frigidaire
Generic laundering guide that was packed with every brand new Frigidaire 1-18 automatic washer or dryer in the early 1970's. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1971 | 12 | 6mb | $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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Early Frigidaire Dryer Service Manual
Here is the earliest Frigidaire dryer service manual that we have found. Frigidaire didn't actually produce their own dryers until 1952. Before they were all electric models made for them by Hamilton. This covers all the early pre-Filtrator Hamilton made Frigidaire Dryers. Models: TJ-60, TJ-61, TO-60, TO-61. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1949 | 17 | 14mb | $12.99 |
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Food Preparer/Mixer Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for KitchenAid planetary action stand mixers. This manual specifically covers models K5-A and K-45, but this should be somewhat relative to many other KA models as well. |
Small Appliances Published by: KitchenAid |
1977 | 30 | 21mb | $14.99 |
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1974 Hotpoint Kitchen and Laundry Planning Guide
The spirit of '74 shows up in this sales literature guide showing kitchens decorated as 1774, 1874, 1974 and 2074. Of course they all look very mid 1970's, but that's part of this book's charm. A growing family? A new home with an outdated kitchen? A need for new appliances? Whatever your reason for planning a new kitchen, you will want one that is easy to work in and fun to be in. You'll want practicality, plus style. That's the idea behind the Spirit of 74. It's the can-do spirit that insists on a kitchen suited exactly to you and to your family's living style. This Hotpoint Kitchen/Laundry Planning Guide will help you interpret your Spirit of '74. It will explain some of the fundamentals of planning a workable kitchen, give you some decorating ideas. and tell you how to translate your plan to paper. so a contractor or kitchen designer can carry it out. Read through this book. Then talk to your Hotpoint dealer. He can show you appliances in the proper spirit, appliances that you will be proud of for years to come. If you're planning a new kitchen, now is the time to discover your true spirit. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Hotpoint |
1974 | 25 | 29mb | $8.99 |
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Maytag AMP Washer Sales Brochure
When Maytag first introduced their automatic washer in 1949 they produced this beautiful large 8.5" x 11" brochure. The Maytag AMP design was used until 1958 when the dependable Helical Drive design was introduced. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1949 | 17 | 24mb | $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.