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Here is a facsinating issue of the Maytag's employee and dealer magazine. It full of news and information about Maytag in the mid 50's. There is even an article on demonstrating your AMP by hooking it up to a Maytag Wringer Washer!
Here is the full owners manual and operating instructions to all top of the line Frigidaire electric ranges for 1955. Models include: RV-70, RV-70G, RV-45, RV-45G.
Full owners manual and operating instructions for all Whirlpool Automatic Washers from 1950 to 1953.
Full owners manual and operating instructions for all Whirlpool gas Automatic Dryers from 1950 to 1953.
Bendix laundry equipment became Philco-Bendix for the 1957 line after the laundry division was sold to Philco. Here is the very first Philco-Bendix branded Economat automatic washer. The Economat was Bendix's "Rubber Squeeze Tub" washer. Instead of spinning to remove the water from the clothes used a rubber tub that would collapse under vacuum pressure to press and squeeze the clothes against the perforated agitator. This model was the very last rubber tub produced.
Bendix laundry equipment became Philco-Bendix for the 1957 line after the laundry division was sold to Philco. Here is the very first Philco-Bendix branded combination washer-dryer line. These are big bold brochures for both gas and electric models. Models include CGR-C, CGV-C, CGR, CGV.
Beautiful brochure from Maytag showing off their brand new Combination Washer-Dryer as well as Maytag's famous dependable top loading washers and dryers.
Full owners manual and operating instructions to all 1961 Westinghouse Built-In Electric Ranges. Models include OAB-30, OGB-30, OBB-30, OHB-30, OAB-21, OBB-21, OCB-21.
Here is the service manual to Westinghouse's first "budget" model automatic washer. It is a wonderful quintessential 1950s styled machine that was to be come the coin-op version later on. Sections include: Parts of the Laundromat, Installation, Full description of the Cycle of Operation, What to do When, Parts Replacement, Washability, General Information.
Here is the first in a series of highly rare advertisements from trade magazines for Appliances scanned in High Resolution! This first one shows off beautiful ads for:
Here is the second in a series of highly rare advertisements from trade magazines for Appliances scanned in High Resolution! This second one shows off beautiful ads for RCA-Whirlpool:
Here is a beautiful quintessential mid 50's Maytag Poster sized advertising brochure. It shows off Maytag's new Supermatic Washer and Dryer with great images and feature descriptions as well as Conventional Washers, Ironer, Refrigerator, Freezer and Dutch Oven Gas Range.
Now this is a rare manual not to mention a rare washer. It is the service manual to the Jacobs Launderall Washer. This machine was the first and one of the few Horizontal Access Top Loading washers made in the USA. It was a bolt down machine and like Blackstone washers it the timer was a mechanical system built into the transmission. This manual is very comprehensive with specifications, cycle charts, complete descriptions of how the machine works and how to service it.
Here are some brochures for Blackstone wringer washers from the early 1950's. Models include 330 and 130A. Shows off thier famous Hydractor agitator.
Here are some great brochures for Blackstone's first generation of automatic washer and dryer. The washer has a mechanical based timer built right into the transmission! Very unique design. Models 250/191.
[I]The Blackstone Model 250 automatic washer is a distinct improvement over
previous types. It washes, rinses, and damp-dries automatically - yet it's flexible control permits the operator to take charge at any time. It washes by the accepted agitator principle, is vibration-free, and is designed to match other standard
appliances and cabinets.[/I]
Here is a rare piece of interesting washer history. Blackstone had three generations of automatic washer design. This manual covers their second generation washers after they changed to an electrical timing system and complete solid tub design.
Here is a whimsical brochure showing off Thermador cooking appliances of the mid 1950's.
[I]L-shape, U-shape, or straight-line ... these separate
cooking units, originated by Thermador,
save steps, eliminate waste motion, add beauty
and pleasure to kitchens. They're a favorite of
architects because they make it possible to plan
every detail to suit just you.
oven and high speed electric units give you the
fastest, most convenient cooking of ail ... the
advantages of electricity help keep your kitchen
safe, clean and cool the year 'round.
The lifetime stainless steel surfaces blend with
any decorative scheme or building material ...
make cleaning easy ... stay spotless with minimum
attention. Fully automatic thermostatic
All the units fit standard cabinets ... require
no vents or flues so installation is easy. They
cost no more than a conventional range of
comparable size and they can be financed as
part of the home or remodeling loan so they're
easy on the budget.[/I]
Here is a brochure with full images, feature descriptions and specifications for Thermador's new large 1957 built-in oven.
Here is a wonderful brochure showing off all of Thermador's built-in cooking appliances for 1957. Products include Masterpiece "Bilt-In" Electric Cooktops, Automatic Surface Elements, Masterpiece Double Oven, Built-In Ovens and the stunning new Thermador "Bilt-In" Refrigerator-Freezer in gleaming-easy to clean stainless steel.
Here is a wonderful brochure showing off all of Thermador's built-in cooking appliances for 1960. Products include Masterpiece "Bilt-In" Electric Cooktops, Automatic Surface Elements, Masterpiece Double Oven, Built-In Ovens and the fashionably and functionally outstanding Thermador Masterpiece "Bilt-In" Refrigerator-Freezer.