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Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting GE's Contempoary Collection Exhibit at Appliance Park in Louisville. [I]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.[/I]

Beautiful sales literature brochure highlighting the new colors in the GE appliance line. [I]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.[/I]

Here is the supplement to introduce new Westinghouse Coin-operated Top Loading washers. Contains great views of all new models as well as cut away chart, special service information and wiring diagrams.

Introduced in 1963, the Portable and Slimline machines were the first new "canister" style cleaners to be introduced in nearly 10 years. The Portable and Slimline cleaners are very similar machines in many ways, using the same motor. The motor is also essentially the same as the motor in a Dial-A-Matic, however the Portable and Slimline have a third fan in place of the belt-pulley. The Portable carried all of its attachments, and the Slimline was often advertised as one of Hoover's least-expensive cleaners. These service instructions cover motor removal and disassembly, as well as replacing the switch and servicing the cord-reel. Hose repair and the rug/floor nozzle are also discussed. These service instructions are from the late 70's, however they retroactively apply to all models going back to 1963. Also included is a parts diagram for the model 2100, the first of the Portable cleaners.

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.

Here is the complete laundering guide that was packed with every Maytag Washer and Dryer in the mid 1980's. [I]This Maytag Laundering Guide tells how to effectively use your new equipment to obtain the best results with present-day fabrics and laundering aids.[/I]

Here is the complete operating instruction manual that was packed with every Maytag DE412/DG412 Gas and Electric Dryer models in the mid 1980's.

Here is the complete operating instruction manual that was packed with every Maytag A606 and A606S Suds Saver Model Washer models in the late 60's.

Here is a brochure from Geneva Kitchens highlighting their line of metal kitchen cabinets and accessories from the early 1950's.

Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions for both the Plain and U Backguard models.

Speed Queen produced their Facts Manuals to give to dealers and customers information regarding their products from the late 50's and into the 60's. These documents are filled with beautiful images, illustrations and full specifications. The 1959 version also claims to show why Speed Queen is a superior washer to the Whirlpool/Kenmore and General Electric designs!

Here is a service manual produced by Maytag on servicing Maytag wringer washers. Sections include: Section No. 1—Wringers 1-a—Instructions for Servicing Model 80 Wringer 1-b—Instructions for Servicing Model 90 Wringer 1-c—Instructions for Servicing Model A Wringer 1-d—Instructions for Servicing Model F, 15, 25, 10, New 10, and 110 Wringers 1-e—Instructions for Servicing Model 30 Wringer 1-f—Instructions for Servicing Model 18 Wringer 1-g—Instructions for Servicing Model 32 Wringer 1-h—Instructions for Servicing Model 108 Wringer Section No. 2—Power Units 2-a—Instructions for Servicing Model 80 and 90 Power Units 2-b—Instructions for Servicing Model A, 30 and 32 Power Units 2-c—Instructions for Servicing Assem. 3431 Power Unit for Models F, 15, 25, 10, 110, N10, 108 2-d—Instructions for Servicing Assem. 3905 Power Units for Model 18 and 19 Section No. 3—Center Assemblies 3-a—Instructions for Servicing Model 80 and 90 Center Assemblies 3-b—Instructions for Servicing Model A, 30, and 32 Center Assembly 3272 3-c—Instructions for Servicing Model F, 15, 25, 10, 110, N10, 18, 108 Center Assemblies 3-d—Gyratators—All Models Section No. 4—Multi-Motors (Maytag Gas Engine Wringer Washers) 4-a—Instructions for Servicing Model 82 Multi-Motor Assem. 3023 4-b—Instructions for Servicing Single Cylinder Multi-Motor Models 92, B, 31, 33, G, 11, 16, 26, 111, 19. 4-c—Instructions for Servicing Twin Multi-Motor Models 33, 11, 111, 19, 109, EM, JM, NM, RM, KM. Section No. 5—Ironers 5-a—Instructions for Servicing Model F Ironers Section No. 6—Labor Charges and Special Instructions 6-a—Schedule of Labor Charges 6-b—Instructions for Refinishing Maytag Washers 6-c—Correct Use of Maytag Special Tools Section No. 7—Service Instructions for Model E, J, N, and R 7-a—Instructions for servicing Wringer 7-b—Instructions for servicing Power Unit 7-c—Instructions for servicing Center Assembly 7-d—Miscellaneous Instructions and Tools Supplemental Service instructions for models E, J, N, E2 and N2 Service Instructjions for New Style Wringer Drive 7-e—Service Instructions for Model R Service Instructions for the Wico Magneto Model FW-1718, For Maytag Twin Cylinder Mutli-Motors

1956 General Electric Service Manual covering Home Refrigerator and Freezers. [B]This manual also contains comprehensive instructions for installing all General Electric Wall Mounted Refrigerator/Freezers.[/B] Models specifically highlighted are: LA81-N, LB81-N, LB1O-N, LH12-N, LR14-N, LM11-N, LW11-N, plus more earlier model information. 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.

This is a great book filled with service tips for Frigidaire 1-18 washer transmissions, along with the last Frigidaire solid tub washers. Frigidaire stopped producing solid tub washers in 1970 for home models, but continued to build these machines for commercial installations until 1975 or there about. Also contains a print template for creating your own coin-op washer manual timer dial advance tool!

Here is a comprehensive service manual covering all early Hamilton Electric Clothes Dryers. Models include: 960-E, 975-E, 950-E, 900-E and 600-E.

Here are the parts breakdown manuals for Barton Automatic Washer models: BAS256A, BA256A, BA356A, BA456A, BAS257A and BA257A.

Here are the parts breakdown manuals for Barton Automatic Washer models: BAS256A, BA256A, BA356A, BA456A, BAS257A and BA257A.

Here is the complete service for Barton Automatic Washer models: AS256A, A256A, A356A, A456A. These model show a shift in the 1956 line to a nearly complete Beam produced washer.

Here is the complete service for Barton Automatic Washer model B400. This model is fascinating as it appears to be built with a combination of Apex and Beam parts, but with a reversing motor!

1950 Hotpoint Servicegram Manual covering Automatic Washers, Dryers and Mangle Ironers. Sections include: DRYERS 10lD2 Clothes Dryer WE4X1 Dryer Timer Heating Element - WEUX1 Installing the WE4X20 Thermostat in the 10lD1 Dryer; lDl and LD2 Venting Accessory Package IRONERS LR4 Rotary Ironer LR4 Rotary Ironer Service Procedure Service Instructions on LFl & LF2 Flatplate Ironers Thermostats of the LFl Flatplate Ironer Thruster of the Flatplate Ironer AUTOMATIC WASHERS LC2 WASHER LC2P520 Adapter Adjusting the LC2P290 Conduit Control Tube 21LC2 Automatic Clothes Washer Fluid Drive for Model 10-20LC2 Automatic Washers CV1P2 Water Control Unit Servicing CV2P2 Inlet Valve CE17P2 Inlet Valve Solenoid Lubricating the Pump of the LC2 & LC3 Washers New Motor Used on LC2 Hotpoint Automatic Clothes Washer New Style Clamping Ring LC2P42 Oil Wick LC2P93 Service Replacement Transmission LC2P678 Spin Tub Guard Accessory Package LC2P92 Transmission Accessory Package LC2P693 Upper Bearing Accessory Package Water Pump Housing Catalog Number Change Test Fixtures fer LC2 & LC3 Washer Timers LC3 WASHER LC3 Automatic Clothes Washer Service Suggestions LC3 Automatic Washer Fluid Drive Clutch Solenoid in LC3 Washer Correction of Continuous Spinning of Spin Tub LC3P725 Grease Fitting Lubricating the Pump of LC2 & LC3 Washers New Clutch Release & Clutch Solenoid Spring New Fiber Washer used on Front Panel of LC3 Washer, New LC3P701 Automatic Clothes Washer Motor Newly Designed LC3 Washer Control Dial Assembly New Style Clutch Lever Support Overflow Baffle Gasket Relocation of Nameplate on LC3 Washer Redesigned Rear Panel of LC3 Automatic Washer Sponge Rubber Cushions Eliminate Vibration Noise LC3P467 Spray Deflector Test Fixtures for LC2 & LC3 Washer Timers LC3 Thriftivator/Agitator Changes LC3P272 Water Inlet Valve Assembly 10LC3 Uncrating Instructions LC3Pl02 Wiring Harness Assembly Hotpoint's Servicegrams were produced 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.