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Here is the complete service manual to the Westinghouse Spacemate Laundromat Automatic Washer. This was the first stacked washer and dryer ever produced. Model highlighted is LH3. Sections include: Parts of the Washer, Installation, Wiring Diagram, Cycle of Operation Chart, What to Do When, General Information, Parts replacement and service. [color=red][I]Please note this original copy was marked with notes and underlines of the text. These are extensive and could not be removed. However, the text and images are completely clear and readable.[/I][/color]

Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to 700 Series Kenmore Automatic Washers.

Complete guide to Kenmore Built-in and Portable Dishwasher models: 587.761000 and 587.760212.

Complete Use and Care/Operating Instructions and Parts list to Kenmore Automatic Washer models: 110.7304811 and 110.7305811

Here is the comprehensive service manual to 1968 Easy automatic washers. Models covered: WA-421, WA-428, WA-422, WA-4226, WA-423, WA-444, WA-455. Sections include: Feature Chart, Control Panel Chart, Specifications, Installation Instructions, Servicing Timer, Switches, Components, Motor, Wiring, Testing, Transmission Repair, WA-455 Variable Speed Washer.

Here is the complete condensed parts listings of all major serviceable parts for GE electric ranges from 1940 through the 1970's. Each range is listed with part numbers for items such as terminal blocks, trim rings, drip pans, surface unit coil elements, automatic surface units, oven thermostats, oven switches, surface unit switches, timers, bake unit elements, broil unit elements, etc. 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 a vintage GE range.

Here is the complete condensed parts listings of all major serviceable parts for GE automatic washers, dryers and combinations from 1957 through the 1977. Each product is listed with part numbers for items such as timers, motors, clutches, water valves, activators, transmissions, pumps, filter pans, etc. 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 a vintage laundry product.

Here is the complete condensed parts listings of all major serviceable parts for GE automatic dishwashers, food waste disposers and compactors from 1962 through the 1976. Each product is listed with part numbers for items such as timers, dials, pumps, detergent cups, impellers, spray arms, racks and silverware baskets, etc. 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 a vintage laundry product.

These service instructions take you through complete disassembly of the cleaner, including the motor for both power drive and non-power drive models. If you are looking to keep your Concept in top-shape, or specifically fix something that's broken, these are a must! While not as easy to service as a basic Convertible; the Concept really isn't too bad to work on, these instructions will surely help the novice. Aligning with its 70th anniversary, in 1978 Hoover introduced the Concept One into their product-line, replacing the 15-year old Dial-A-Matic as the new 'A-Line' of cleaners. Hoover went back to the dirty-air design, and built, arguably, one of the best carpet-cleaning vacuum cleaners ever made. The Concept one came in both self-propelled and non-self propelled models. The Quadraflex Agitator was introduced with the Concept, and the cord-winder came back to an upright after a brief appearance on a Convertible in the early 70s. A few years later, Hoover added a 'Dustbuster' type vacuum to the front of Concept, and the Concept Two was born; also in self-propelled and non-self propelled models. The Concept had a run of about 16 years, give or take - ending as the 'PowerMax' (PowerMax service instructions are not specifically included within these particular service instructions, but the PowerMax is very similar to the Concept in most ways).

Here is a wonderful brochure showing off the entire Maytag automatic washer and dryer line for 1981. This is right after the re-designed control panels were introduced. Washer Models include: A810, A710, A610, A510, A410, A310, A210, A110, A209. Dryer Models: DE810, DE710, DE610, DE510, DE410, DE210, DE110, DG810, DG710, DG610, DG510, DG410, DG210, DG110,. Portable Models: A50 (Twin Tub), DE50

Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to all 40" Frigidaire Electric Ranges from 1959. Models include: RCI-75-59, RI-55-59, RCD-71-59, RD-20-59 and RS-10-59. Sections include: Control Panel Controls, Surface Cooking, Oven Cooking, Cleaning and Care, Pull 'n Clean Oven, Special Information, Accessories and Before you call service. Also included is the 8 page instructions on how to use the Rotisserie Attachment. If you are looking for the comprehensive service manual to these ranges it is located here: [url=http://www.automatice.org/cgi-bin/index.cgi?showdoc~591~Frigidaire~RA]1959 Frigidaire Range Service Manual[/url]

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. [B][U]Index of the September 1957 Issue[/U][/B] [B]Full Page Vintage Ads:[/B] [color=red]Speed Queen Washers and Dryers[/color], Hotpoint Microwave Electronic Cooking, [color=red]Hoover Floor Polishers[/color], Radion Television Antennas, [color=red]General Electric Automatic Washer[/color], Toastmaster Heaters, Waste King Disposers, Westinghouse Heaters, Magic Chef Gas Ranges, Pittsburg Plate Glass, Olympic Hi-Fi, Tide Detergent, Electric Steam Radiators, Aetna Life, Steelman Hi-Fi and Record Players, Ironrite Ironers, Commercial Credit, Quaker Heaters, General Electric Refrigerators, DuMont Television Sets, Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, Hotpoint Television Sets, [color=red]Regina Vacuum and Polisher, Universal Vacuum Cleaners[/color], [color=red]FSP-Whirlpool Factory Specification Parts[/color], Chromolux Range Elements, Mallory Batteries, General Slicing Machines, Caloric Gas Ranges, Oster Small Appliances, National Cash Register, Progressive Farmer, BVI Small Appliances, Bell & Howel Tape Recorders, Cory Fresh'nd-aire Heaters, Sylvania Halolight Television Sets. [B]Double Full Page Vintage Ad Spreads: [/B] Westinghouse Television Sets, McCalls Magazine, Hamilton Beach Small Appliances and Vacuum Cleaners, Chicago Tribune, Amana Refrigerator-Freezers, Whirlpool Complete Kitchens, United Staets Steel, General Electric Promotions, Laides Home Journal, Youngstown Kitchens, Johnson-Wax Convertible Polisher, [color=red]Frigidaire Automatic Washers and Dryers[/color], Ray-O-Vac Batteries, RCA-Victor Television Sets, General Electric Kitchens, Universal Coffee-Matic, RCA-Victor Record Players, Readers Digest Magazine, Admiral Television Sets, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Voice-of-Music Record Players/Hi-Fi, General Electric Television Sets, Eureka Vacuum Cleaners, Magnavox Hi-Fidelity, Motorola Stereo Hi-Fi. [B]3+ Page Vintage Ads or Catalogs:[/B] [color=red]Westinghouse Appliances for 1958 (8 pages)[/color], [color=red]Whirlpool Automatic Washers and Dryers for 1958 (8 pages)[/color], Dormeyer Small Appliances (6 pages), [color=red]Maytag Halo-of-Heat Dryers (3 pages)[/color], Ingraham Clocks (5 pages), [color=red]Philco Bendix Washers, Dryers and Combos for 1958 (5 pages)[/color], [color=red]Norge Automatic Washer and Dryer for 1958 (4 pages)[/color], Columbia Phonographs and Hi-Fi (6 pages), Webcor Tape Records and Sound Systems (4 pages). [B]Other Ads:[/B] West Bend Coffee Makers, Metal-Ware Coffee Makers, Beldon Electrical Cords, Dexter Washing Machines, Driver-Harris Chrome, Grundig Majestic Radios, Remington Rand Shavers, Phonola Phonographs, Arvin Heaters, Lamb Electric Motors, Roper Gas Ranges, Arvin Radios, Crestwood Electric Blankets, Duratub sinks, Toastmaster Water Heaters, Salton Hotray, Yellow Pages, Pentron Tape Recorders, Tung-Sol Vacuum Tubes. [B]Featured Articles:[/B]

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[B]Introduction of New Products for 1957/1958 Section - (1 to 5 paragraphs about each product):[/B] [color=red]RCA-Whirlpool Washers and Dryers[/color], Tappan Electric Ranges, [color=red]Kelvinator Washers and Dryers for 1958[/color], [color=red]Frigidaire Washers and Dryers for 1958[/color], Toastmaster Coffeemaker, Mitchell Heat Pump Air Conditioners, Speed Queen Washers and Dryers for 1958, Hoover Steam-Dry Irons, Fresh'nd-Aire Heaters, Thermador Oven, Farberware Cooking Appliances, Nesco Cooking Appliances, Swing-Away Can Opener, Toastmaster Heaters, Lasko Dutch Oven, Westinghouse Electric Blanket, Cory Percolators, Schick and Lady Schick Shavers, Royal-Matic Coffeemaker, Lasko Griddle, RCA-Whirlpool Gas Washer-Dryer Combination, BVI Can Opener, Party-Q Hand Vacuum Cleaner, Nesco Fryette Deep Fryer, Salton Hot-tray, Ampere Baseboard Heaters, Toastmaster Irons, Heatmore Heaters, Westinghouse Heaters, Cory Can Opener, Lasko Skillet, Toastmaster Toaster, Themador Heater, Nesco Fryette, Dustronic Precipitator, Duo-Therm Heater, Constellation Fan, Sunbeam Repair Kit, Wood Water Heater, Chico Portable Dishwasher, Dominion Toaster, Hamilton Beach Frypan, Admiral Built-In TV, Motorola 1958 Television Line, General Electric Radios, Columbia Transistor Radio, Philco Radio Line, Motorola Radio Line, Westinghouse Hi-Fi Line, Stromberg-Carlson Hi-Fi, Philco Phonographs, Motorola Hi-Fi Line, Olympic Hi-Fi, Columbia 1958 Hi-Fi Line, Granco Hi-Fi, Rayovox Intercom, Gerrard Record Player, Buton Transistor Record Player, Tele-Tone Phone.

In 1960 Electrical Merchandising Magazine had changed over to a weekly tabloid style Newspaper from a monthly magazine. Essentially it is a condensed version of Electrical Merchandising. Highlights of this issue include the introduction of Maytag's All Push Button washer, Waste King's New Dishwasher Spray Arm, Easy's new bottom of the line washer/dryer combos, KitchenAid's new portable-hand held mixer and an Appliance Store with Built In Features.

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. [B][U]May 1959 Issue[/U][/B] Highlights The New Wash and Wear Features of Laundry Appliances. Great full page ads of the following laundry equipment (among other appliance ads): Hotpoint Washers, Dryers and Dishwashers Waste King Dishwashers Frigidaire Dishwashers Maytag Washers Whirlpool Washers Whirlpool Combos Blackstone Washers Easy Combo-matic Philco Duomatic Norge Dispensomat Washer and Dryer Controls Corp Laundromation Cycle-Set Power Timer Hamilton Washers

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. [B][U]Index of the October 1957 Issue[/U][/B] [img]http://www.automatice.org/THUMBNAILS/z1296.gif[/img]

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. [B][U]Index of the October 1957 Issue[/U][/B] [img]http://www.automatice.org/THUMBNAILS/z1283.jpg[/img]

Here is the complete service manual to all 1963 Frigidaire Front Loading Dishwashers. Models include: DW-DUF and DW-IUF. Sections include: Air Flow Schematic Construction and Operation Cycle of Operation—DW-DUF, DW-IUF Diagnosis Check Chart Dishwasher Analyzer Instructions Diagnosis Hints Electrical Circuit Diagnosis— DW-DUF DW-IUF Exploded ViewsAccessory—Counter Top Air Gap Dish Racks, Rollers, Silverware Basket and Parts Door Panels, Bottom Panel, Water Conditioner, Detergent Dispenser, Timer and Parts— DW-IUF Door Panels, Bottom Panel, Timer and Parts—DW-DUF Fill Vale, Tub Support,Toe Plate and Parts Motor, Pump, Drain Valve and Parts Tub, Spray Head, Heater,Water Level Control and Interior Parts Functional Parts List Installation Instructions Instructions for Storage Below 32° Temperature Introduction Master Index of Parts New Features Parts Index Refinishing Service Operations Dishwasher Assembly—Removal Head, Spray—Replacement Impeller, Pump—Replacement Motor—Replacement Panel, Front Access—Removal Seal, Pump—Replacement Valve, Fill—Replacement Tables No I Specifications No II Ohmic Resistance Valves Uncrating Procedure Water Flow Schematic Wiring Diagrams DW-IUF DW-DUF Editorial

This is an indispensable publication for any collector of vintage Maytag automatic washers, dryers, dishwashers and disposers. It contains in-depth charts, diagrams and troubleshooting steps to figure out what needs to be fixed when something goes wrong with you Maytag machine. It was published in 1986 but the general troubleshooting information covers most models from the 1960's and 1980's even if the model isn't specifically mentioned. Sections include the following: Introduction:, MAYTAG APPLIANCE TEST METER, General Use, Resistance Measurements, Resistance Valve Charts Automatic Washers Automatic Dryers Dishwashers, Voltage Checks, VOLT-WATTMETER, General Use, Readings Over 2000 Watts, Wattage Charts Automatic Washers Automatic Dryers Dishwashers Disposers, CLAMP-ON AMMETER, General Use, Amperage Charts Automatic Washers Automatic Dryers Dishwashers Disposers, Voltage Checks, MOTOR TEST CORD, General Use Dryer Motor Checks Washer Motor Checks Dishwasher Motor Checks, , , , , Automatic Washers:, WILL NOT FILL, Washer Will Not Fill or Spin, Washer Will Not Fill For Wash, But Will Spin, Washer Will Not Fill for a Specific Water Temperature Selection, Washer Will Not Fill For Rinse Cycle, No Cool-Down Fill, Hot and Cold Water Temperatures Reversed Slow Fill, Warm Water Temperature Too Cool or Too Hot Washer Overflows, WILL NOT AGITATE, Fills Okay, Motor Will Not Run Won't Agitate - Burns Belt Won't Agitate - Motor is Running, Agitate a Few Minutes - Then Stops and Starts Filling Again Won't Agitate Delicate Cycle - Fabric-Matic Models Slow Agitation, Agitates Continuously - Timer Won't Advance Spins at Start of Agitation, WILL NOT SPIN, Will Agitate, But Will Not Spin, Washer Tries to Spin - Motor Shuts Off, Slow Pump Out, Slow Spin Acceleration, Spin Continuously - Timer Won't Advance, Washer Continues to Agitate and Spin With Lid Raised, Washer Continues to Spin With Lid Raised - Brake is Not Working, MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS, Washer Spins Out Properly on Damp Dry But Advances to Next Cycle - Agitate Dry, Timer Advances Into Next Cycle - Washer Full of Water, Washer Noisy During Agitation, Suction Noise During Agitation, Washer Noisy at Beginning or During Spin, Buzzing Noise During Fill, Washer Noisy at End of Spin (Squealing), Buzzing Noise at End of Cycle - Timer in Off Position Agitator Will Not Stay in Place (Flys Off Agitator Post), Water Pipes Vibrating When Water Shuts Off Clothes Getting Caught Between Tubs or in Pump Clothes Not Coming Clean Washer Goes Off Balance Too Easily, DIVERTER VALVE DIFFICULTIES Washer Won't Save Water Washer Won't Return Water Diverter Valve Noisy When Activated, OIL LEAKS WATER LEAKS, SCHEMATICS models: A106, A107, A108, A207, A208, A308, A408, A608, A806, plus all S Suds-Saver Models. Dryers:, WILL NOT RUN, Dryer Won't Start or Run, Drive Motor Runs - Drum Won't Turn, Motor Runs a Few Minutes - Motor Overload Protector Opens, Dryer Blows Fuses or Trips Circuit Breaker, WILL NOT DRY, Dryer Won't Heat (Motor Runs), Improper Drying - Clothes Wrinkled, Harsh or Takes Too Long to Dry Clothes, WILL NOT SHUTOFF, Time Dry Models DE91, D106, D107, D110, D210and D308 Auto Dry Models D309, D408, D409, D410, D510 and D610 Won't Shut Off on Air Fluff (D510), Electronic Control Dryers D608, D710, D808 and D810 Dryer Won't Shut Off - Solenoid Never Energizes D608, D808 D710, D810, Dryer Won't Shut Off - Solenoid Energizes, MISCELLANEOUS, Dryer Noisy, Buzzer Too Loud or Too Soft (Auto Dry Models), Buzzer Will Not Buzz at End of Cycle (Auto Dry Models), Buzzer Stays on Too Long or Goes Off Too Quickly (Auto Dry Models), Buzzer Will Not Buzz During Press Care Setting (D610 Dryers), Miscellaneous Pertaining to Electronic Control Dryers (D608, D710, D808, D810) Dryer Shuts Off Before Clothes Are Dry (All Models), Timer Will Not Advance During Permanent Press With Adjustable Press Care (D810) Repeating Chime Does Not Ring - Permanent Press Cycle on All Models Repeating Chime Does Not Sound During Permanent Press With Adjustable Press Care Setting (D810 Dryers), Chime Not Loud Enough Clothes Not Dry Enough, ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS, "08" Models, "10" Models. Dishwashers:, WILL NOT PROGRAM (WU900 ONLY), Dishwasher Won't Program, WILL NOT FILL, Dishwasher Won't Fill Dishwasher Won't Fill For Rinse Hot Water Temperature Too Cool Dishwasher Overflows Slow Fill, Water Won't Stay in Dishwasher (Siphoning), Not Enough Water in Dishwasher, WILL NOT WASH, Dishwasher Won't Circulate (Wash), Timer Won't Advance From Wash to Drain, Poor Circulation, Dishes Not Coming Clean, Detergent Cup Will Not Trip, Rinse Dispenser Won't Work, DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN, Won't Drain, Will Circulate Properly Slow Drain, Dishwasher Tries to Drain, Motor Shuts Off on Overload Protector Dishwasher Won't Advance From Drain to Off, DISHES WILL NOT DRY, Dishwasher Won't Dry, MISCELLANEOUS, Dishwasher Leaks Dishwasher Noisy Water Pipes Vibrating, SCHEMATICS. Disposers: WILL NOT OPERATE, Disposer will not run, MISCELLANEOUS, Water Leaks, Disposer Noisy - Vibration Won't grind, ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS, FC, FB.

Here is a wonderful reference for any fan of vintage Maytag appliances. It lists common parts and their related part numbers for all Maytag Appliances. Automatic washers indexes go from the 1949 model AMP (Maytag's first automatic) all the way up to 1986 models. Sections include: Automatic Washers - Commercial Automatic Washers - Domestic Conversion Kit - WC to WU Dishwasher Cooktop - Electric Cooktop - Gas_ Dishwashers Dishwasher Panel Charts Disposers Dryers - Commercial Dryers - Domestic Dryer Gas Control Information Laundry Center- Washer and Dryer - 81000 Microwaves Motor and External Start Switches Porta-Dryer Porta-Washer Ranges - Electric Ranges - Gas Timers - Microwaves INDEX Timers and Timer Motors - Commercial Dryers Timers and Timer Motors - Commercial Washers Timers and Timer Motors - Dishwashers Timers and Timer Motors - Domestic Dryers Timers and Timer Motors- Domestic Washers Wall Ovens - Electric Wall Ovens - Gas Wringer Washers

Here is very fun laundry primer produced by Maytag for new homemakers on ways of doing laundry.