VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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Comprehensive Easy Washer-Dryer Combination Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual to most Easy Combination Washer-Units, from their first model in 1956 through the 1963 models. Complete specs, troubleshooting and service information inside. Models include: CDF, CDH, CDH-A, CDH-AP, CDU, CDK, CDK-G, CDK-200V. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Easy |
1963 | 161 | 92mb | $7.99 |
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1973 KitchenAid Appliances Brochure
Here is a sales literature brochure for KitchenAid appliances from 1973. Products include: 17 Series Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers, Hot Water Dispensers and Trash-Compactors. |
Full Catalog Published by: KitchenAid |
1973 | 8 | 16mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Kitchen Range Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1956 line of Hotpoint Electric Ranges. Full features and specs and images included. Also includes brochure of optional accessories for the '56 line of ranges. Models include:
RD25, RC24, RG3, RB69, RB70, RF3, RB68, RB67, RB60, RB61 |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 35 | 91mb | $7.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures for the 1956 Hotpoint Automatic Washer line. Images, features and specifications included. Models: LK11, LJ11, LH11, LH12 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 18 | 49mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures for the 1956 Hotpoint Automatic Dryer line. Images, features and specifications included. Models: LG11, LB11, LB12 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 12 | 30mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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1969 Frigidaire Dishwasher Tech-Talk Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 1969 Frigidaire dishwashers. Models include: TOP LOADING MOBILES FRONT LOADING DISHMOBILES DW-STP, DW-DTP, DW-CDTP, DW-ITP, DW-CITP, DW-DMP, DW-CDMP, DW-IMP, DW-CIMP FRONT LOADING UNDERCOUNTER DW-DUP, DW-COUP, DW-IUP, DW-CIUP FRONT LOADING DISHMOBILES DW-STP, DW-DTP, DW-CDTP, DW-ITP, DW-CITP, DW-DMP, DW-CDMP, DW-IMP, DW-CIMP |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1969 | 67 | 45mb | $7.99 |
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1972 Waste King Dishwashers Brochure
Sales literature brochure higlighting features and specifications for Waste King Dishwashers in the early 1970's. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1972 | 6 | 12mb | $5.99 |
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1979 Hotpoint Dishwasher, Washers and Dryers Brochure
Fun sales literature highlight the 1979 of Hotpoint Dishwashers, Automatic Washers and Clothes Dryers |
Full Catalog Published by: Hotpoint |
1979 | 14 | 35mb | $5.99 |
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1955 Speed Queen Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure for the 1955 line of Speed Queen Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Wringer Washer and Ironers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1955 | 32 | 60mb | $5.99 |
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1975 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1975 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: RS-30, RSE-36, RDG-35, RDG-38, RCDEG-38, RCDEG-37C, RD-15, RDG-20, RDE-20, RCIE-71, RCDG-67V, RGDEG-637V, RCIEG-639CV. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1975 | 107 | 76mb | $7.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Electric Range Tech-Talk Service Manual
Very comprehensive service manual for all 1976 Frigidaire Electric Ranges. Models include: R-30, RG-35, RGC-35, RE-36, REG-38, REG-37C, REG-637V, REG-639CV, R-42, RGC-45, RE-45, RE-47. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 88 | 51mb | $7.99 |
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1956 Semple Hill Major Appliances Catalog
Here is a pretty cool catalog from Janney-Semple Hill. It contains 140 pages of major appliances offered by the company. Images, features and specifications are included. Products include:
Electric and Gas Ranges,
Heaters, Gas and Oil Furnaces, Water Heaters, Combination Kitchen Units, Refrigerator/Freezers, Automatic Washers and Dryers Wringer Washers Vacuum Cleaners, Radios |
Full Catalog Published by: Semple Hill |
1956 | 140 | 123mb | $7.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Flair Built in Appliances VIP Publication
Here is a super cool 40 page Vital Information Program publication from Frigidaire highlighting their 1964 and 1965 lines of: Frigidaire Flair Ranges,
Flair and Standard Wall Ovens,
Cooktops, Under-counter Dishwashers, Food Waste Disposers. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 40 | 48mb | $7.99 |
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Filter Queen National Magazine Nov-Dec 1959
Here is a complete issue of Filter Queen's magazine for retailers and distributors of Filter Queen Vacuum Cleaners in the late 1950's. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Filter Queen |
1959 | 16 | 28mb | $5.99 |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - November 1954
Electrical Merchandising is a fun magazine to read for any collector or enthusiast of vintage appliances, electronics and other vintage home products. This highly entertaining magazine covered the retail sales and merchandising areas of Major Appliances, Small Appliances, Small Electrics, Radios, Televisions and other electric home products from the mid-20th century. This was the Life and Look Magazine of the appliance world, in the same large size 10x13 format. Particularly interesting articles in this issue: What Can You Do With Washer Trade-ins An Old Technique Sells Modern Dishwashers An Automatic In Every Home New Products announces the 1955 Frigidaire Washer and Dryer Line Automatic Washer Ads in this issue: Laundry Queen Easy Bendix Maytag Hotpoint with a window lid!! ABC-o-Matic Frigidaire's New low-priced (the Pulsamatic) Laundry Pair Apex/Tide Detergent Blackstone and KitchenAid Dishwashers |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1954 | 248 | 116mb | $12.99 |
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1969 JCPenny Penncrest Portable Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete owner's manual and use and care guide to General Electric made Penncrest top-loading dishwashers of the late 1960s. |
Dishwashers Published by: JCPenny |
1969 | 28 | 22mb | $5.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Dishmobile Use and Care Guide
Here is the operating instructions to the portable version of one of Frigidaire's last spray tube dishwashers. Model DW-DMH |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 4 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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1983 Miele Laundry Appliances Catalog
This is a German language catalog highlighting the 1983 Miele line of front-loading and horizontal-access top loading automatic washers, twin-tub washers, clothes dryers, centrifugal extractors and ironers. Models include: Washers/Spinners: W784, W783, W780, W770, W760, W753, W751, W484, W481, W480, W475S, W473, WZ257. Dryers: T388C, T384, T382C, T380, T377C, T370, T368C, T364, T363, T361. Ironers: B864E, B862E. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Miele |
1983 | 40 | 69mb | $5.99 |
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1977 Sears Kenmore Dishwasher Brochure
Sales literature brochure which was available in Sears retail stores to highlight their 1977 line of Built in and portable dishwashers. Also included is a second brochure with 18" dishwashers! |
Dishwashers Published by: Kenmore |
1977 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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Maytag Merchandiser 1975 Vol 2
Here is a fascinating magazine style publication by Maytag highlighting product features and sales literature. This issue includes: Introducing new limited time "Drop-In" Maytag Automatic Washers, models A106F, A107B and A407B. Maytag Advertising Banners New Value Brochure Maytag News including: Agitator Shaft Improved, Color Shading Changes, etc. Maytag Value The Maytag Dishwasher Belt, an Industry First! The Maytag Fabric-Matic Automatic Washers, A107 and A407 Know Your Dryer Controls The Confusion in Care Labels The Satisfied Customer The Power Module, The "Helical Drive" of the Dishwasher Sales Ideas New Magazine Ads Service News Dishwasher Selling Guide New Maytag Dishwashers with the remarkable Power Module. Maytag Crossword Puzzle! New Maytag Indoor Clock |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1975 | 24 | 36mb | $5.99 |
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James and Universal Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is a rare find, it's the complete service manual to all James and Universal (gas range slide-in) dishwashers. Information includes how to properly use the dishwasher, explanation of each component, troubleshooting and complete servicing including wiring diagrams. Models include: APJ-1, BDL, 9900, 9921, 9902, 9904, 9905, 9906. |
Dishwashers Published by: James |
1956 | 67 | 93mb | $5.99 |
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Facts You Should Know About Your New General Electric Disposall
Owners manual and operating instructions for the 1952 GE Food Waste Disposer. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 12 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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Planned Electrical Living With Westinghouse
This is a wonderful catalog highlighting the entire line of major home appliances from Westhinghouse in the early 1950's. Products include: Electric Ranges, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Dishwashers and Sinks, Disposers, and Automatic Laundromat Washers and Dryers. |
Full Catalog Published by: Westinghouse |
1951 | 8 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Washer and Dryer Dealer Brochure
Here is a wonderful brochure showing appliance dealers the new 1960 Hotpoint washer and dryer line. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 4 | 8mb | $7.99 |
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For Care-Free Living Set Your Heart on Crosley-Bendix
Full appliance catalog showing off Bendix and Crosley appliances and kitchens. Includes: washers and dryers, washer-dryer combos, ranges, sinks and disposers, dishwashers, freezers, room air conditioners, refrigerators, water heaters, radios and televison sets. Full images and specifications for all models! |
Full Catalog Published by: Bendix |
1954 | 16 | 17mb | $4.99 |
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1936 Hoover Model 150 Vacuum Cleaner Brochure
Here is an adorable brochure from Hoover highlighting their new model 150 Vacuum Cleaner. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1936 | 20 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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Lets Get Acquainted with your new 1954 Hotpoint Range Ensemble
Here is the complete use and care instructions to the 1954 Hotpoint Customline Cook-top and Built-In Oven. KNOW YOUR RANGE . It is wonderfully convenient and easy to use. With your favorite recipes or those in your Hotpoint Recipe Book, follow the simple instructions on this chart and you'll be delighted with the results. But first, familiarize yourself with the features of your range. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1954 | 4 | 5mb | $7.99 |
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1980 Frigidaire Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is a sales brochure highlighting the entire line of 1980 Frigidaire Electric Washers, Dryers and Compact Laundry Appliances. Full control panel display images, machines photos and full detailed specifications included for each model. Appliances highlighted: Westinghouse Design Automatic Washers, Franklin Design Automatic Washer, Westinghouse Design Electric and Gas Dryers, Franklin Design Electric and Gas Dryers, Franklin Design Compact Washer and Dryer Stacked Laundry Center |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1980 | 7 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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General Electric Appliances for Better Living
Full catalog showing all of GE's major appliance line, refrigerators, freezers, electric ranges, water heaters, dishwashers, disposalls, electric sinks, washers, dryers, ironers. Catalog also includes the entire line of GE Metal Cabinets for kitchens and utility areas. |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 24 | 29mb | $4.99 |
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KD-17 Series-Automatic Dishwashers Service Manual
Detailed service manual for the 17 series of Kitchen Dishwashers, such as models KDS-17, KDI-17, KDC-17, KDS-57, KDI-57 and KDC-57. Sections Include:
Air Gap & Fill Tube Control Panel Cycle Description and Operation Charts Detergent Dispenser Door Latch Mechanism Doorl Gasket Door Springs Pump Drain Valve Electrical Cord Reel Evaporation Channel Field Wiring Compartment Fill Valve Flow-Thru Drying Assy. Ground Screw Indicator Light Assembly Inner Door Assy. Latch Switches Lower Door Baffle Lower Front Panel Motor Outer Door Panel Over Fill Control Switch Program Switch Rinse Agent Dispenser SaniGuade Filter Service Tips Shaft Seal Sheath Heater Tank Seal Assembly Thermostat & Thermal Protector Timer Timer Sequence Charts Upper Rack Track Upper Spray System Wiring Harnesses Wash Pump Wiring Diagrams |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1974 | 44 | 25mb | $7.99 |
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Your General Electric Disposall
Owners manual and operating instructions for the 1950 GE Food Waste Disposer. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 12 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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1965 Kenmore Automatic Washer and Dryer Models
Service supplement showing all of the 1965 Kenmore washer and dryer models along with a description of features for each machine. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 9 | 6mb | $4.99 |
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1944 Westinghouse Home Laundering Guide
Here is a wonderful 52 page book from Westinghouse on how to do the weekly wash. The best part about this book is the last eight pages of the book is a complete brochure to their new Westinghouse Laundromat Automatic Washer. This is the earliest sales literature information we have found on the Westinghouse Laundromat and it shows off the pre-war model! Sections include: How To Buy Launderable Fabrics Doing the Weekly Washing and Ironing Laundering Washable Household Furnishings Washing and Ironing Delicate Fabrics Washing Automatically in the Westinghouse Laundromat No longer will you need to put aside one day each week, to tire yourself out doing a whopping big wash. Come "V Day" ... the hard work of clothes washing will be done for you ... automatically ... in the new Westinghouse Laundromat. The Laundromat is that revolutionary new Westinghouse contribution to better living. It reduces clothes washing to three simple steps-"put 'em in-set the dials-take 'em out" . For the Laundromat is automatic.-it fills itself with water, washes, rinses, spins the clothes amazingly dry and shuts itself off. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Westinghouse |
1944 | 52 | 33mb | $4.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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1966-1968 Automatic Washer Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for Whirlpool automatic washers from 1966 thru 1968. Includes supplements for the later models. Sections include:
Model Specifications Component Description and Functional Data Service Procedures |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1968 | 81 | 42mb | $5.04 |
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Important Tips on the Use and Care of your Frigidaire Washer
Generic laundering guide that was packed with every Frigidaire washer model produced in the late 1960's. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1969 | 16 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Use and Care of the Hotpoint Electric Range
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions that was packed with every 1949 Hotpoint Electric range with push-button controls. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1949 | 16 | 14mb | $7.99 |
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Hotpoint Perforated Tub Washer Technical Manual
Here is the complete technical manual with supplements through 1980 on all General Electric made Hotpoint washers. Covers servicing and general specifications/technical information on all washers from the 1970's. Sections include:
Agitator Assembly
Cam Charts Cover Assembly Dispenser - Bleach Dispenser - Detergent Dispenser - Fabric Softener Hoses Lid Switch Motor & Clutch Assembly Motor & Relay Pump Rapid Wash System Schematics/Wiring Diagram Switches Suds Save Suspension System Suspension Cable Timer Assembly Transmission Tub & Basket Tub-To-Basket Gap Water Inlet Valve Water Level Switch Water System |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1973 | 108 | 43mb | $5.16 |
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Hoover Solid-State Blender Brochures
Brochures highlighting the different kinds of Solid-State Blender available from Hoover in the mid/late 70s. |
Small Appliances Published by: Hoover |
1977 | 4 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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1956 Hotpoint Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
The complete owners manual/use and care guide to all 1956 Hotpoint Refrigerator-Freezers. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Hotpoint |
1956 | 68 | 74mb | $8.88 |
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How to enjoy carefree washing with your new Frigidaire Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the WO-65 Unimatic washer. This model is the very first Frigidaire washer with a rear control, produced from 1950 - 1951. It has two rinses as opposed to an overflow rinse. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1950 | 52 | 23mb | $4.99 |
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Service manual to the Westinghouse Combination Washer-Dryer WD-3V
Here is the complete service manual for Westinghouse's first vented combo model, the WD-3V referred to as the "Wash 'n Dry Laundromat". As opposed to using ab condenser spray system, this machine dried the clothes using a air-flow and external venting system. Sections include: Specifications and parts, installation, cycle of operation, electrical diagrams and charts, troubleshooting, checking procedures, thermostat checks, three-way mix and fill valve and parts replacement. |
Combination Washer/Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1957 | 36 | 12mb | $4.99 |
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Parts List for Kenmore Automatic Dryer Model 110.5708710
Here is the complete service parts list, installation and venting instructions for the 700 series of the 1957 line of Kenmore clothes dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1957 | 8 | 4mb | $4.99 |
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KitchenAid 7 Series Top-Loading Dishwasher Parts Catalog
Here is the complete parts list to all 7 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: KDC-7 KDA-7
KDW-7 |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1972 | 20 | 8mb | $7.99 |
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KitchenAid KD-16 Series Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 16 Series KitchenAid dishwashers. Models include KDS-16, KDI-16, KDC-18, KDI-56A, KDS-56A. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1971 | 98 | 60mb | $7.99 |
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The New Naturals
Beautiful sales literature brochure highlighting the new colors in the GE appliance line. In the 1950s, General Electric was first with Mix-and-Match, an innovative color concept that allowed homemakers to combine pastel appliance shades for an exciting, modern look. In the 1960s, GE was first to bring you Harvest and Avocado, the trend-setting decorator colors that brought kitchens alive with rich new tones. And now, GE is first again with The New Naturals, the widest range of colors ever offered by General Electric. Now you can get the natural look with the all-new appliance color Almond, a subtle shade that blends beautifully with almost any other color. Or choose one of the five other New Naturals, all in a high-gloss finish and all designed for maximum decorating versatility: Coffee, Fresh Avocado, Harvest Wheat, Onyx, and Snow. |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1976 | 16 | 14mb | $4.99 |
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Tappan Gas Range Owners Manual
Here is the complete Use and Care Guide/Owner's Manual to all 30" and 36" Tappan Gas Ranges from the early 1960's. Sections Include:
Top of the Range Instructions
Set It and Forget It Griddle Instructions Oven Instructions Broiler Instructions Special Information Simple Servicing Procedures Recommended Recipes for Tappan Ranges |
Gas Stoves Published by: Tappan |
1963 | 60 | 31mb | $7.99 |
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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.