Ranges/Stoves

1952 General Electric Service Manual covering Electric Ranges and Water Heaters. 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.

1956 General Electric Service Manual covering Electric Ranges and Water Heaters. 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.

Here are some wonderful brochures showing off the 1960 line of Westinghouse 40", 30" and 24" electric ranges. Full images specification of each model included. Models include: Custom Imperial KAA40, KAA-30, Ambassador KBA30, Aristocrat KCA40, KCA30, Embassy KDA40, KDA30, Diplomat KEA40, KEA30, Coronet KEA21.

Here is a wonderful brochure highlighting all of Westinghouse's built-in ovens and cooktops from the early 1960's. Models include: OLA-24, OLR-24, OLC-17, OLB-17, OLA-17, PL, PLS, PLC, PMD, PJ-66, PJ-68, OMA, OMB, OMAS, OMBS, etc. Images and full specifications included in these brochures.

Here is the full owners manual and operating instructions for 1966 GE ranges with self-cleaning ovens.

Here is a wonderful full color brochure highlighting all of the K (1966) line of Frigidaire Electric Ranges. 40" and 30" ranges as well as the Twin 30 and Flair Range lines as well. Thorough feature chart and specifications included throughout brochure. Models highlighted: RAH-4, RSA-30K, RS-30K, RS-35K, RD-35K, RDG-38K, RDE-38K, RD-39K, RCDG-39K, RCIE-39K, RS-10K, RDD-15K, RDD-20K, RD-71K, RCDG-55K, RCIG-75K, RCD-630K, RCI-635K, RCI-645K, RD-637K, RCI-639K, RCIE-639K.

Here is the complete owners manual, operating instructions and recommended recipes for all 1956 GE cooking appliances. Electric Range Models include: Liberator J-408, Stratoliner J-402, Speedster J-405, Airliner J-387, Stewardess J-403, Spacemaker J-245 and the Standard Spacemaker J-244. Cooktop Surface Unit J-551 and Built-in Oven J-501 are included. Sections include: Master Oven, Bake Unit, Focused Heat Broiler, Double-Oven Convenience, Surface Units, Pushbutton Controls, Automatic Surface Unit, Automatic Grill, Meat Thermometer, Timer Combination Oven-Minute, No-Stain Oven Vent, Starlight Oven liner, Storage Drawers, Oven Flood light, Know Your Ranges:, Standard Space maker J- 244, Deluxe Space maker J - 245, Stewardess J-403, Airliner J-367, Speedster J -405, Deluxe Stratoline r J-402, Deluxe liberator J -408, Oven J-501, Surface Unit J -551, Care of your New G-E Range, How to Replace Surface lights, Features in your new G-E Range, Surface Cooking Tips, Pushbutton Cooking, Using the Automatic Calrod Unit, Simple Guide to Deep Fat Frying, How to Use Automatic Oven Timer, Baking Electrically, Two-Oven Cooking, Roasting Meats, Meat Roasting Chart, Your Super Broiler, Time-Temperature Chart for Broiling, Oven Meals, High Altitude Cooking, Recommended Recipes. If you are looking for the Service Manual for these ranges, it can be found here: [url=http://www.automatice.org/cgi-bin/index.cgi?showdoc~1203~General%20Electric~RA]General Electric Range Service Manual[/url]

Here is the complete owners manual, operating instructions and recommended recipes for all 1953 GE Electric Ranges. Sections include: Introduction, Surface Cooking Tips, Pushbutton Cooking, Deep Fat Fryer, Your Thrift Cooker, Your Minute Timer, Baking Electrically, Two-Oven Cooking, Roasting Meats, Your Super Broiler, Oven Meals, King-Size Company Meals, High Altitude Cooking, Recipe Sections: Main Dishes and Soups, Vegetables and Fruits, Bread and Rolls, Cakes, Frostings and Candies, Cookies, Pies, Other Desserts and Sauces. [I]YOU’LL LIKE COOKING ELECTRICALLY! It’s clean (flameless electric heat keeps pots and pans, kitchen walls and curtains shiny bright!) . . . cool (flameless electric cooking means no more hot, stuffy kitchens!) . . . fast (you cook with dependable electrical accuracy!) . . . economical (controlled electric heat means real cooking economy!) Your new General Electric Range brings you electric cooking at its very best. It turns out everything from breakfast-for-one to wonderful party feasts . . . and does it so efficiently, so economically! This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your new range to the fullest. It contains many practical hints for surface cooking, baking, roasting and broiling. Read it carefully, and keep it at hand for ready reference when you’re using your new range. The recipes in this booklet have been carefully tested by preparation in General Electric Ranges at our Consumers Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. They have been selected not only to provide mouth-watering treats for your family, but also to acquaint you with the many wonderful features of your new Range.[/I]

Here is the complete owners manual, operating instructions, cleaning/care information and cooking guides to all 1962 Frigidaire Flair Ranges. Models include: RCIB-645-2, RCIB-635-2, RCDB-640-2 and RCDB-630-2. Looking for a Service Manual for Frigidaire Flair Ranges? Please see this manual: [url=http://www.automatice.org/cgi-bin/index.cgi?showdoc~715]Frigidaire Flair Service Manual[/url]

Here are some fun sales literature brochures from Tappan highlighting their line of gas ranges in the early 1970's. Full images and specifications are included with each. Models include: Z30-3852, Z30-2852, Z30-2332, Z30-1432, Z30-1102, Z32-1552, Z32-1332 and Z32-1002.

Here is the full owners manual to the top of the line Frigidaire ranges from 1952 though 1954. Models include RO-60 and RO-50.

Here are the Roughing-in Dimensions and installation instructions to Frigidaire's Fold-Back Cooktop units, model RV-92.

In the mid 1950's Frigidaire produced an unusual type of cooktop, designed as a single electric coil unit that could be installed on a kitchen counter top in many different ways. These units fold up when not in use. Here is the owners manual to these units, this specific books covers model RV-92, but is valid for any of these distinctive cooking units.

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 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 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.

Brochure with beautiful illustrations of the complete 1964 line of Electric Ranges from Frigidaire. [I]"new, dramatic built- in look ••• selections and features for every cook!"[/I] Sections include:[I] Frigidaire Flair - Looks Built in, but is it? Frigidaire Has a Dramatic New Flair for Every Kitchen The New Twin-30 Flair Exclusive Frigidaire Pull 'n Clean Oven A selection of Seven Frigidaire 40" A selection of Seven Frigidaire 30" True Built-Ins![/I]