VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1976 Frigidaire Washers, Dryers and Laundry Centers Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1976 line of Frigidaire Automatic Washers, Dryers and stacked Skinny-Mini Laundry Centers. Full images and specifications included. Models include... Washers: WIC, WID, WCD, WCDA, WL, WA. Dryers: DE, DG, DEC, DEG, DEI, DGI, DECI and DGCI. Laundry Centers: LC-115 and LC-3. Also included in the 1976 brochure is the very rare model budget model WA. This is a 1/18 style washer, with a timed fill and 1960's style Deep Action Agitator. Appended at the end is the Tech-Tips introducing the new budget model with full views of the control panel, washer tub and agitator and cycle charts. This brochure is rare and it's scanned at super high-resolution of 600dpi for crisper close-ups/zooms. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 19 | 56mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1976 Frigidaire Dishwashers Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1976 line of Frigidaire Automatic Dishwashers, both undercounter and mobile/portable. Full images and specifications included. Models include: D-UD, D-UCD, D-UI, D-UCI, D-MCD, D_MI, D_MCI. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 8 | 7mb | $5.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1976 Frigidaire Cooking Appliances Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1976 line of all available types of Frigidaire cooking appliances. Full images and specifications included. Models include... 30" Electric Ranges: R-30, RG-35, RCG-35, RE-36, REG-38, REG-37C and REG-39CD. 40" Electric Ranges: RE-47, REC-45, RE-45. Twin 30 Electric Ranges: REG-637V and REG-639CV. Compact 30 Ranges: R-530, RG-533, RE-537, RE-539C and REG-539CD Wall Ovens: RG-94, RG-97, RE-94, RE-97 and RE-94D. Cooktops: RB-131, RB-133, RB-137C and RB-139D. Microwave Ovens: RCM-2, RCM-4 and RCM-6. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 26 | 22mb | $7.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1954 Westinghouse Electric Range Owners Manuals
Here are the owners manuals to the 1954 line of Westinghouse Electric Ranges and Ovens. Manuals include main owners manual along with the special manual dedicated to the deep-well cooker burner. Manual #1 Models include:
Commander AG, BG
Champion DG Commodore CG, EG Manual #2 Models include: Imperial 30 FG Thirty GG Leader HG Rancho JG Coronet KG, LG Now cooking will really be fun at your house! With your new Westinghouse Speed-Electric Range you will seldom find it necessary to stand at your range and stir foods while they cook ... or to lift a lid to see whether the water has boiled away or whether the food is done. That's because electric cooking heat is accurately controlled. It gives you the same fine results day in and day out. No doubt, you have a fine reputation for your skill in baking. You'll be delighted with the wonderful results... all without worry on your part ... from the Miracle Sealed Oven. However, I'm asking just one favor. Your Westinghouse Speed Electric Range will gladly do the work for you... provided you do the necessary planning and thinking. So, won't you please read the instructions in the front of this recipe book carefully. It won't take long... and by doing this, you and your Westinghouse Speed-Electric Range will become wonderful cooking partners. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Westinghouse |
1954 | 136 | 52mb | $9.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 10 hours |
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Hoover Comprehensive Vacuum Cleaner Parts Catalog
Here is an extensive collection of parts diagrams with descriptions of the parts and part numbers for many years of Hoover vacuums. Having the manufacturers part number for the part you need is essential for doing internet/eBay searches to locate these rare, no longer available parts. In many circumstances they can be found once you know the part number. This guide is essential for anyone who has vintage Hoover vacuum cleaners. Models included in this catalog include: 12/14 28 29 31/32/33/34/35/36 41/42/50/51/53/55 61 62/63/64 65/66/67/68/69/70 82/84/84B/85/86/87/88 91 115 334 344 348 404/409 415 434/444/454 564/574 584 589/593 634 704/704-01/706/707/714 719/728 843/858 913/913-01 918 1010/1020/1030/1060/ 1070/1076 1100/1110/1118/1120/ 1130/1136/1140/1149/ 1151/1157/1170/1176/ 1178/U6003/U6007 1330/1340/1348 2000/2001/2010/2011/ 2017 2040/2048/S302l/S3023 2100/2110/2120 2200/2201/2204/2208/ 2210/2260/2266 2610/2720/2726 2800 2830/2836 2900/2901/2910/2911 2940 2941/2950 2951/2970 2960/2980/2904 U4001/U4019/U4021/ U4003/U4005/U4007/ U4009 S3001 S3003 S3005 S2003/S2005/S2007 |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Hoover |
1973 | 139 | 67mb | $7.99 |
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1968 Easy Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures highlighting the 1968 line of Easy automatic washers. There are Hotpoint (Chicago factory made) solid-tub machines. Top-of-line machine has variable speed control! Full specifications and control panel images included for each model. Models include: WA-455, WA-444, WA-423, WA-422, WA-421, WA-411. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1968 | 16 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1968 Easy Clothes Dryer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures from Easy showing off their 1968 line of automatic gas and electric dryers. Full control panel images and specifications included. Models include: DE-455, DG455, DE-444, DG-444, DE-423, DG-423, DE-422, DG-422, DE-400. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Easy |
1968 | 18 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1976 KitchenAid Bulit-In Top-of-the-Line Dishwasher Comparison
Now this is super interesting, here is a comparison brochure of the KDS-18 Superba Dishwashers to all other major brands of dishwashers in the mid 1970's. Topics include: Machine Frames, Wash Chambers/Tubs, Motors, Wash Arms and Systems, Filtration, Drying methods, Fill and Drain systems, Loading/Racks, Weight. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1976 | 20 | 9mb | $7.99 |
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1987 Maytag Washers and Dryers Brochure
Here is a beautiful brochure highlighting the 1987 line of Maytag washers and dryers. Models include: Washers: A712, A612, A512, A412, A312, A212, A112. Dryers: D712, D612, D512, D412, D312, D212. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1987 | 12 | 6mb | $5.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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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 | $9.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips Bulletins
Here is the completed collection of all 1959 Frigidaire Tech-Tips bulletins alerting of product, parts and service changes mid-model year. Also included is one 1957 and one 1958 year bulletin. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1959 | 88 | 57mb | $5.99 |
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1967 Kenmore Laundry and Dishwasher Products
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighing the 1967 Line of Sears Kenmore automatic washers, dryers, wringer washers, dishwashers and disposers. Also includes some standard repair parts and utility sinks. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Kenmore |
1967 | 13 | 10mb | $7.99 |
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1988 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Full owner's manual to Whirlpool automatic washer model LA8800XT. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1988 | 16 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1968 Montgomery Wards Washers Dryers and Dishwashers
Here is the 1968 line of Montgomery Wards Washers, Dryers and Dishwashers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Montgomery Wards |
1968 | 6 | 17mb | $5.99 |
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1985 Maytag Stacked Washer and Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the Maytag Stacked Washer/Dryer, Model SE1000 and SG1000. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Maytag |
1985 | 116 | 42mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag AMP Washer Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures of early Maytag Automatic Washers. Models include: AMP, A3MP, A4MP, 121P. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1954 | 8 | 5mb | $5.99 |
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1951 Apex Major Appliances Catalog
Here is a full catalog of all Apex Major Appliances. Dishwashers, Sink-Dishwasher combinations, Apex Wash-a-Matic, Apex Gas and Electric Dryers, Apex Fold-a-Matic Ironer. |
Full Catalog Published by: Apex |
1951 | 8 | 8mb | $5.99 |
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1959 General Electric Refrigerator-Freezer Owners Manual
Complete Use and Care guide to 1959 GE Refrigerators. Models include: BH-15P, BH-13P, BH-12P. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: General Electric |
1959 | 16 | 7mb | $7.99 |
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1970 Blackstone Automatic Washer Service Manual
Complete service manual to the 1970 line of Blackstone washers. Models include: BA-502, BA-702, BA-902. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1970 | 37 | 18mb | $5.99 |
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1956 Frigidaire Imperial and Deluxe Automatic Washer Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures from 1956 for Frigidaire's Imperial Unimatic and Deluxe Pulsamatic automatic washers. Full images and specifications are included. Unimatic Imperial Model WI-56
Pulsamatic Deluxe Model WD-56 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1956 | 4 | 4mb | $5.99 |
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1955 General Electric Laundry Brochures
1955 was a big year for General Electric laundry appliances. Both the Filter-Flo system was introduced on their top-loading automatic washers as well as their first washer/dryer combo was introduced. These are beautifully illustrated brochures with full specifications included. Models: Washer: WA-750M, Dryer: DA-623M and Washer/Dryer Combo: WD-660M. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: General Electric |
1955 | 12 | 11mb | $5.99 |
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Electrical Merchandising Magazine - June 1953
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. |
Trade Publications Published by: Electrical Merchandising |
1953 | 210 | 105mb | $12.99 |
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Catalog of Replacement Parts for KitchenAid Dishwasher KDS-14 and KDS-14P
Full parts catalog showing illustrations of all parts along with part numbers. This document makes doing internet searches for vintage parts much easier as you will have the official KitchenAid part numbers. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1963 | 20 | 10mb | $7.99 |
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Ronson Whisper Quiet Blender Brochure.
Here is a wonderful brochure for the Ronson Blender from their Whisper Quiet series. Images and complete specifications included. |
Small Appliances Published by: Ronson |
1974 | 4 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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Dishwashers, Compactors and Disposers for a Custom Look - 1983
Full brochure with images and complete specifications for the 1983 line of Hotpoint Automatic Dishwashers, Trash Compactors and Disposalls. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1983 | 8 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Westinghouse D-5 Dryer Service Manual
Here is the complete service manual to all D-5 Westinghouse slant-front dryers. These are the machines with the "How Dry I Am" music box. Service manual includes instructions on servicing the musical signal as well as all other aspects of serving these wonderful dryers. |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1952 | 32 | 21mb | $4.99 |
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Brochures for Whirlpool Commercial Washers and Dryers
Beautiful brochures for the 1976 Line of Whirlpool coin operated washers and dryers. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1976 | 8 | 25mb | $4.99 |
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Better, Easier Dishwashing with your Hotpoint Automatic Dishwasher
Owners manual for the Top of the Line Hotpoint Dishwasher. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1965 | 16 | 10mb | $4.99 |
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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 | $7.99 |
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How to Take Care of Floors
Here is an absolutely adorable high-school home economics flyer discussing all kinds of floor care. Full of whimsical 1950's style illustrations! |
Miscellaneous Published by: Johnson-Wax |
1958 | 8 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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Thermador Presents A Large New Built-In Electric Oven Brochure
Here is a brochure with full images, feature descriptions and specifications for Thermador's new large 1957 built-in oven. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Thermador |
1957 | 4 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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Every laundry day you'll be proud of the way they get your clothes clean
Wonderful brochures produced by General Motors for their entire line of 1/18 full size, stacked and portable washers and dryers. Full images, specifications and control panel views. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1978 | 12 | 11mb | $4.99 |
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1960 Westinghouse Top-Freezer Refrigerator Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting the 1960 line of Westinghouse Refrigerator-Freezers. Models include: Custom Deluxe RDA-13, Deluxe REA-13, Supreme RJA-12, Diplomat RLA-13, Premier RLA-11, RMA-11, Embassy RLA-09 and RMA-09. |
Refrigerators/Freezers Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 18 | 16mb | $4.99 |
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More Glamour - More Beauty - More Utility - GE Kitchen Center Brochure
Here is a brochure highlighting GE's Complete Kitchen Center which includes the Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Sink and Combination Washer-Dryer all in one matching unit. |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 8 | 8mb | $4.99 |
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Contemporary Collection Brochure
Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting GE's Contempoary Collection Exhibit at Appliance Park in Louisville. With the same warmth of hand and heart that greets the guest at your door, General Electric welcomes you to the Contemporary Collection for 1957. May your visit be pleasant, inspiring and productive of ideas that lead up the road to better living . . . electrically. Sharing with us in this welcome to Contemporary Collection is the management of those magazines whose cooperation made these displays possible. Their support is in the best tradition of men and women of many industries working together in the interest of reaching a higher plane of living for all families in America. |
Full Catalog Published by: General Electric |
1957 | 16 | 13mb | $4.99 |
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KitchenAid 4 Series Top Loading Portable Dishwasher Service Manual
Comprehensive service manual for all 4 Series KitchenAid top loading dishwashers. These are the last top loading models with the cast iron wash arm. Models include KD-4P and KDY-4P. Sections include General Information, Cycle Description, Servicing Instructions, Service Tips, Schematic Wiring, Timer Sequence Charts. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1963 | 24 | 17mb | $7.99 |
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KitchenAid Washer Use and Care Guide
Owners manual and operating instructions for KitchenAid Push-Button automatic washer KAWE800T. |
Automatic Washers Published by: KitchenAid |
1988 | 16 | 7mb | $4.99 |
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The Speed Queen Dry Cleaner
Here is a mid 1970s brochure highlighting Speed Queens coin-operated dry cleaner for self-service laundromats. Full images and specifications included. |
Dry Cleaning Published by: Speed Queen |
1975 | 4 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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KitchenAid 19 Series Dishwasher Sales Literature Brochure
A wonderful brochure highlighting the KitchenAid's 19 series dishwashers from the late 1970's. Models include: KDS-19, KDP-19, KDI-19, KDC-19, KDS-59 and KDC-59. |
Dishwashers Published by: KitchenAid |
1979 | 5 | 9mb | $7.99 |
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Maytag Washer Installation Instructions
Here is the complete installation instruction manual that was packed with every Maytag automatic washer in the late 1960. Covers all models from the A106 to the A806. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1969 | 3 | 5mb | $4.99 |
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Hotpoint Disposall Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the 1958 Hotpoint Disposall line. |
Food Waste Disposers Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 6 | 16mb | $4.99 |
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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 | $4.99 |
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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 | $5.99 |
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1987 Maytag Jetclean Dishwashers and Food Waste Disposers
Here is a wonderful brochure showing all all of Maytag's great late 1980's dishwashers. Full images and specifications included. |
Dishwashers Published by: Maytag |
1987 | 8 | 15mb | $4.99 |
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1981 Frigidaire Washer Service Manual
In 1980 General Motors had sold their Frigidaire division to White Consolidated Industries. At that time the Jet-Action GM made washers were discontinued and Frigidaire washers were manufactured using both the Westinghouse Top-Loading design, as well as Franklin design. Eventually Frigidaire washers all became Franklin style washers. This manual covers the new style Top-loaders. Models include: WCIJ, WIJ, WS-8J, WC-7J, WC-6J, WC-5J, WD-5J and WJ. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1981 | 84 | 44mb | $5.28 |
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Frigidaire VIP-Bulletin on 12-lb Washer Tubs
Frigidaire VIP Bulletins were sent to retail stores to educate their sales people on the great features of Frigidaire appliances. This bulletin compares the new Frigidaire 12lb washer tub to the GE, Speed Queen and Whirlpool/Kenmore washer tubs. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 4 | 4mb | $4.99 |
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1961 Hotpoint 40" Electric Range Brochures
Beautiful brochures for the entire 1961 line of 40" electric Ranges. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Hotpoint |
1961 | 20 | 31mb | $4.99 |
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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.