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An absolutely adorable handout for junior high school level home economics classes created by the Hoover Company. [I]Why wait 'til your room's a wreck and Mom's on the verge of a breakdown? A clean, attractive room is nice in every way- to study in, dress in, sleep in, dream in-TRY IT![/I]

Beautiful sales literature showing of the '50 line of Hotpoint dishwashers.

Here is a very useful document, especially for Maytag collectors, it is a parts identification manual published originally in '66, but has some updates all the way to '77. This guide shows major washer, dryer, combo and wringer parts and information. Sections include: [I]Automatic, Dryer, Combination and Wringer Washer Serial No. Code[/I] This is one of the best sections of the manual, it shows how to tell the exact month your automatic washer, dryer, wringer or combo was made from 1949 thru 1977 via the serial number! [I]Maytag Electric Motor Codes[/I] This section shows how to date the motor on your Maytag machine. [I]Specification Changes[/I] This is the other really neat section. It shows major specification changes and the date they happened to Maytag washers, dryers and combo's such as "Replaced unbalance mechanism with unbalance brake pads." [I]Major Parts[/I] The following sections show images of parts, the part numbers, the models they were used on, the period in production and any comments related to these parts for the following items: Automatic Washer Timers, Combination Washer-Dryer Timers, Automatic Washer Water Valves, Combination Water Valves, Automatic Washer Lid Bases and Lids, Automatic Washer Top Covers, Automatic Washer Tub Covers, Dryer Top Covers, Dryer Timers, Dryer Door Gaskets, Combination Boots.

Here is a good primer on how post 1966 Kenmore and Whirlpool dryers operate and how to take the machine apart and service. Covers the very basics in KM/WP dryer servicing, a good primer manual.

Salesman brochure highlighting all the wonderful features of Cadillac vacuum cleaners. "Nationally advertised to Mrs. America".

Here is a generic wholesale catalog showing off wonderful small appliances from brands such as Presto, Dormeyer, Camfield, Waring, Knapp-Monarch, Nesco, Cory, Hollywood, Duralux, etc.

Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1959 Hamilton Gas Dryer.

Full owners manual and operating instructions packed with every 1959 Hamilton automatic washer.

Full and very comprehensive service manual for all early GE Combination Washer-Dryers with transmission drive. Models specifically covered in this manual: WDS60N, WDS61N, WDS62N, WDS63N, WDS64N.

Owners manual and operating instructions to Kenmore's bullet cannister vacuum.

Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions that was packed in Frigidaire's very first automatic washer, model WJ-60 and WJ-60A. The machine was designed in the 1930s and test and refined during WWII. Production began after the war ended as raw materials became available again.

Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions that was packed in Frigidaire's third generation automatic washer, model WL-60.

This is GM Frigidaire history at its finest. Here is the full brochure handed out in stores in 1947 to show off General Motors entry into the automatic washer field. Large format 8.5 x 11" and has beautiful illustrations as well as full details on every aspect of their new automatic washer. This machine, like GE's first automatic washer spun at 1140rpm, so fast in fact that no top loading automatic washer has yet to beat this spin speed. While many changes happened over the years, the up and down pulsator style agitation of this machines is considered by some to be the best ever produced. Today we only know of one actual surviving 1947 model with all of it's original parts.

Here is the owners manual to the very first Sunbeam Mixmaster, model 1. It shows off the features of the mixer as well as every available attachment and how to use them. Recipes included.

Beautiful brochures highlighting Westinghouse's 1955 line of Refrigerator/Freezers.

Here is an interesting set of instructions. Many of us have seen the advertisements showing how Kelvinator automatic washers with "Centric" action dashers are so gentle that a napkin thrown into the wash will come out clean but intact. Here is a dealer sheet showing the exact procedure to demonstrate this, what materials and equipment are required to set it up and promotional materials available to go with this demonstration. A very fun read for sure!

Here is a very early Electrolux model XXX owners manual showing how to use this beautiful art-deco cleaner. Includes information on all its attachments and accessories.

Here is a brochure that was distributed in Sears retail stores showing off their entire line of automatic washers. Includes a nice write up on the Lady Kenmore model and shows off the Dual-Action agitator which was a Kenmore exclusive feature back in the 1970's. Also shows off the compact models as well.

Here is the 1978 line of Frigidaire Built-in and Mobile Dishwashers. Full images, specifications and control panel views are show for each model. Also included are the '78 brochures for the garbage disposers and trash compactor.

Here is the comprehensive service manual to GE's very first Filter-Flo automatic washer.