Electrolux P3 User manual

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Chest Freezer
no frost
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Technical Specifications
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Contents
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warnings and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
THE NO-FROST (FROST FREE) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
View of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Description of equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
HOW TO USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Temperature alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Prior to putting into service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Adjusting the temperature setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Switching the equipment off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Conservation of frozen products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Preparation of Ice cube maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Replacement of electric bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Packaging and positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
The role of the pressure equalisation valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
HELPFUL HINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Normal operating sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
IF SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
In case of a power failure or breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Model ECS2070 ECS2370 ECS3070
Volume (gross) litres 205 235 305
Volume (net) litres 200 230 300
Height without/ with roller cm 87,6/88,3 87,6/88,3 87,6/88,3
Width cm 119 132,5 160
Depth cm 66,5 66,5 66,5

Technical specification
Safety instructions
The no-frost (frost-free) system
Description of the appliance
Installation
How to use
Helpful hints
Maintenance
If something does not work
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Dear customer,
Before placing your new freezer into operation read these operating instructions carefully.
They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the
appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and / or with signal words ( Warning!,
Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.
This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the operation of the
appliance.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the
appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible
malfunctions by the user in the section" What to do if …". If these instructions should not be
sufficient, please contact your local Service.
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Warnings and Guidelines
Important
It is vital that these instructions are kept
with the freezer for future use. If the
freezer is sold or given to another user,
or if you move and leave the freezer
behind, you must ensure that the
instructions accompany the freezer to
enable the next user to use the freezer
correctly and read the relevant warings.
Safety Instructions
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This freezer is only intended for the freez-
ing and storage of food.
This freezer should only be operated by
adults. Children must not be allowed to
tamper with the control buttons or play
with the freezer.
Changes in the electrical mains system in
connection with the installation of this
freezer should always be carried out by an
authorised electrician or competent per-
son.
Do not under any circumstances attempt
to repair the freezer yourself. Repairs car-
ried out by untrained people may result in
personal injury or serious malfunction of
the freezer.
Service of the freezer should be carried
out by an authorised service company,
and only original spare parts should be
used.
It is dangerous to alter the freezer specifi-
cations, or to change the freezer in any
other way.
Make sure that the freezer is not placed
on top of the mains cable.
Do not re-freeze food once it has been
defrosted.
Observe the recommendations for stor-
age carefully. See under "Helpful Hints".
This freezer includes components that are
heated during operation. Consequently,
adequate ventilation must always be pro-
vided. If ventilation is insufficient defects
may occur, resulting in the loss of food.
See under "Installation".
Do not place drinks in the freezer. Bottles
and cans containing carbonated liquid or
sparkling drinks are particularly prone to
explosion, which may damage the freez-
er.
This freezer is heavy. Take care when
moving it.
If the freezer is fitted with a lock to prevent
tampering by children, the key must
always be kept safely out of the reach of
children, and far away from the freezer.
Before disposing of an old freezer, make
sure that the lock (if present) no longer
works. This is to prevent accidents and
avoid the danger of children getting
locked inside.
Make sure the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back of the
freezer.
A damaged power plug may overheat and
cause a fire.

In the interests of the
environment:
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recy-
cling of electrical and electronic equip-
ment. By ensuring this product is dis-
posed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappro-
priate waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about recy-
cling of this product, please contact your
local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
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Do not place heavy articles or the freezer
itself on the power cord. There is a risk of
a short circuit and fire.
- Do not remove the power cord by
pulling
on its lead, particularly when the
freezer is being pulled out of its niche.
- Damage to the cord may cause a
short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
- If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a certified service agent
or qualified service personnel.
If the power plug socket is loose, do not
insert the power plug. There is a risk of
electric shock or fire.

The no frost (frost free) system enables
both the freezing of fresh foodstuff as well
as storage of readily frozen foodstuff by
cold air. An evaporator cools the air in the
interior space of the appliances, which is
circulated and uniformly distributed by a
fan. This uniformly circulating air flow cre-
ates a dry climate, low temperature
fluctuations and low temperature
differences in the entire appliance interior.
The moisture in the air condenses as frost
on the evaporator. The evaporator
thaws/defrosts automatically, as soon as
this is necessary. The melted water is
drained off outside to the compressor and
evaporates throught the heat generated by
the latter. Thus, the interior of the
appliances and the stored cooled or frozen
foodstuffs always remain fresh and ice-
free. Manual thawing/defrosting is not
necessary.
The no-frost (frost free) system
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Description of the appliance
View of the appliance
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Ice cube maker
Air outlets
Air inlets
Cold module
Control panel
Lamp
Ice cube maker holder
Basket

Electrical requirements
Warning:
This appliance must be earthed.
This appliance complies with the
following EC Directives:
-73/23/EEC-Low-VoltageDirective
-89/336/EEC -EMC Directive.
Testing has been carried out in accordance
with EN 153 regarding the determination of
freezer capacity,energy consumption and
temperature rise time.
Description of equipment
Control panel:
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Installation
Position
Place the freezer horizontally on a
firm surface, resting on all wheels.
Use a wooden block or similar object
to compensate for any bumps/holes in
the surface.
The room should be dry and adequate-
ly ventilated.
Temperatures of the external environment
have an impact on the energy consump-
tion of the freezer. Therefore:
- do not place the freezer in a position
exposed to sunshine or beside a radiator
oven, or any other source of heat.
- position it where the temperature of the
environment corresponds to the
climatic classification for which the
freezer was designed.
Climatic classification Ambient temperature
limits
From….to
SN +10 to +32 C
N +16 to +32 C
ST +18 to +38 C
T +18 to +43 C
If the freezer has been handled in a
vertical position it should be allowed to
stand in normal position for about 12
hours before switching it on.
Please ensure that when the appliance
is installed it is easily accessible for the
engineer in the event of a breakdown.
Signal lamp of the control section
(green).
Signal lamp (yellow) for quick freezing.
Acoustic alarm and alarm signal lamp
(red).
Push button:
- for reset acoustic alarm
- for start quick freezing mode
- for stop quick freezing mode
1.
2.
3.
4.
Before switching on, make sure that the
voltage of your electricity supply is the
same as that indicated on the rating
plate, located on the back of the cabinet.
Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician or compe-
tent person.
This appliance must be earthed.

Temperature alarm
If the temperature in the freezer
becomes too high, the acoustic alarm
The acoustic alarm signal fails to sound
and the red alarm indicator fails to light
up:
if the power supply to the equipment
fails
in the case that the electronic temper-
ature controller has failed.
Prior to putting into service
Clean the inside of equipment and all the appli-
ances prior to putting into service the first time
(see chapter: "Maintenance")
Adjusting the temperature
setting
Use a coin to turn the temperature control
knob. This is to render it more difficult to
change the setting inadvertently (protection
against children`being able to tamper with
the equipment).
Position "Off" means that the equip-
ment is switched off.
How to use
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on putting the equipment into service
until the temperature necessary for
safe food storage is maintained.
after loading fresh food in a quantity
exceeding the freezing capacity (see
"Freezing")
if the lid remains open for long time.
If there is a malfunction and the internol
temperature cannot be maintained.
The manufacturer declines any liabili-
ty should these safety measures not
be observed.
Electrical Requirements
Before switching on, make sure the elec-
tricity supply voltage is the same as that
indicated on the appliance rating plate.
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp
plug fitted. In the event of having to
change the fuse in the plug supplied, a
13amp ASTA approved (BS1362) fuse
must be used.Should the plug need to
be replaced for any reason. The wires in
the mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
The wire coloured green and yellow must
be connected to the terminal marked
with the letter "E" or by the earth symbol
or coloured green and yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connect-
ed to the terminal "N" or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be con-
nected to the terminal marked "L" or
coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut,
or stray strands of wire present and the
cord clamp must be secure over the
outer sheath.
sounds and the alarm signal lamp
flashes.
The acoustic alarm signal sound and the
red alarm signal lights up:
Press the button to stop the acoustic
alarm signal. The red alarm lamp
continues to flash until the freezer
reaches the proper temperature.

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Position "1" means that the inside
temperature is at it's highest .
Position "4" means that the inside
temperature is at it's lowest .
Recommended setting: "2" or "3".
Use a coin and turn the temperature con-
trol knob to position "2" or "3".The fac-
tors influencing the inside temperature
are as follows:
ambient temperature
quantity of food to be conserved
frequency and duration of opening the
cover
Switching the freezer off
To put the freezer out of service, turn
the temperature control knob counter-
clockwise to"off" position. The green
signal lamp is extinguished.
Putting the freezer out of service for pro-
longed time.
To put the freezer out of service, turn the
temperature control knob counterclock-
wise to"off" position. The green signal
lamp is extinguished. Then, disconnect
the plug connector from the mains recep-
tacle.
Disconnect the plug from mains or dis-
connect or remove the fuse.
Clean thoroughly (see section
Maintenance and Cleaning").
Leave the lid open to prevent any smell
from being formed.
Freezing
Recommendation: for freezing fresh food,
use the special basket. This enables the
fresh food to be separated from those already
frozen. Always take care of preventing the
food already frozen from being thawed as a
result of contact with fresh food. If freezing
compartment is insufficient, part of goods
can be placed in the large compartment of
the cabinet on the left side of basket.
Attention!
Prior to freezing foods, the inner tempera-
ture of freezer should be -18OC or below.
Observe the freezing capacity indicated
on the data label. The freezing capacity is
the maximum quantity of fresh products
that can be frozen with in 24 hours.
Any food once thawed must not be re-
frozen without further processing (e.g.
cooking)
In order to utilize the maximum freez ing
capacity, depress the button (quick
freezing) for 1 second 24 hours in
advance of the time the freezing is
planned to begin or 4 to 6 hours in
advance if only a small quantity of goods
is to be frozen. The yellow lamp is lit
It is not necessary to use button (quick
freezing) for quantities not exceeding 1.5 kg.
Wrap the foods so they are airtight prior to
freezing in order to prevent them from
becoming dry, loosing their flavour or
interacting with the flavour of other frozen
foods.
Caution! Do not touch the frozen products
with wet hands; otherwise your hands may
stick to the frozen product as a result of
freezing.

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Place the wrapped foods into the freezer.
The products not frozen should not to be
in contact with those already frozen in
order to prevent the latter from hawed.
In order to freeze additional products, pre-
serve the quick freezing setting.
Alternatively, stop the quick freezing
mode about 24 hours following the
loading of goods (earlier in case of small
quatities).
To do this, depress the button
(quick freezing) again. The yellow
signal lamp extinguishes.
If the (quick freezing) button is not
depressed to stop the quick freezing
function, the equipment switched
automatically to the normal mode after
a 48-hour operation (the yellow signal
lamp extinguishes). Then the
equipment continues to operate in the
mode determined by the setting of
temperature control knob.
Advice:
For wrapping the goods to be frozen, use
freezer bags, cling wrap specified for use
in a freezer and good quality foil.
- special boxes suitable for frozen food
- Extra strength aluminium foil
For closing the bags and foils, use
plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive
tapes.
Prior to closing, remove the air from
the bags and foils; otherwise , the air
causes the to dry out food and, in addi-
tion, occupies space.
Make small flat packages in order to
accelerate the freezing.
Do not fill the special boxes to the brim
with ice cream or liquid due to the
expantion occurring during freezing.
Conservation of frozen products
Attention! Prior to loading the freezer the
first time with food already frozen, the
temperature of -18 °C necessary for
safe storage should be obtained.
Store only frozen foods that are
wrapped in order to prevent them
becoming dry, loosing their flavour or
interacting with the flavour of other
frozen foods.
Observe the period storage recom-
mended on pre-packed frozen food.
Store ice creams and high fat content
foods in the lower part of freezer (near
the bottom)
Preparation of Ice cube maker
Load line
Load line of the ice cube maker
Cup of the ice cube maker

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1.Fill the ice cube maker until the cubes
will be full in the horizontal position or by
the load line mark in the vertical
position. After this close the ice cube
maker with cap.
2.Place it in the freezer and leave to
solidify holder in the lid of the.
3.To loosen the frozen cubes, either
bend the ice cube tray or hold it under
running water for a few seconds.
Important! Never try to free an ice tray
that is frozen to the freezer
compartment using pointed or sharp
edged objects. Use a soft plastic
scraper.
Replacement of electric bulbs
Warning! Risk of electric shock! Prior to
replacement of electric bulbs, remove
the plug from the mains socket or discon-
nect or unscrew the fuse or lodgement.
1.Turn the temperature control knob
counterclockwise to"off" position.
2.Remove mains plug
3.For replacement of the bulb press the
cover hook and remove as shown in
the illustration
4.Replace defective light bulb.
5.Place the cover again.
Packaging and positioning
Food must be cold before freezing
(no more than room temperature)
Food must be packed in airtight and
moisture -proof packaging to prevent it
from drying out.
Place fresh food for freezing close to
the cold sides of the freezer, making
sure that it is not in contact with frozen
food already in the freezer.
Never fill the freezer to more than
loading line (arrow with
dashed line) shown on
the illustration.
See under "Helpful
hints".
Capacity
The freezing capacity of the freezer is
stated in the data plate (kg/24 hours). Do
not exceed the amount stated - if you do,
the freezing capacity time will be extended.
The data plate is located on the back of the
cabinet.
Lamp specification: 220 to 240 V, max
15W bulb holder: E14
For the removal of the lampshade you have to
push the hook by a screwdriver first, and than you can
turn it out
Lamp
←
Load Line
Fyldningsniveau
Fyllingsniva
Niveau de de remplissage
Füllhöhe

Important! The freezing capacity stat-
ed can be utilised to the full occasion-
ally to freeze large amounts of fresh
food. However, if the freezer is filled
with large amounts of food for freez-
ing every day, the capacity stated is
reduced by about one-third.
Basket
The basket is designed for fast freezing
and protection for part of the lid (Air inlet).
The handles can be placed in one posi-
tion as shown in the drawings.
Important: Do not leave a space
between the right side of the basket and
Cold module.
The baskets are designed for the storage
of food which has already been frozen.
The handles can be placed in two posi-
tions, as shown in the drawings.
The baskets can either be placed inside
the freezer or hung on the edge of the
casing.
The role of the pressure
equalisation valve
The pressure equalisation valve installed in
your freezer automatically eliminates the
pressure difference which otherwise would
make it very difficult or even impossible to
open the lid.
It may be possible to hear the operation of
the valve as the air flows in through the air-
ing outlet in the rear wall of the cabinet.
For a safe operation, keep the two openings
of the valve clear, do not cover them!
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Do not keep distance
between basket and
cold modul

Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling
sounds when the refrigerant is pumped
through the coils or tubing at the rear,
to the cooling plate/evaporator.
When the compressor is on, the
refrigerant is being pumped round and
you will hear a whirring sound or
pulsating noise from the compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor
and you will hear a faint click when the
thermostat cuts in and out.
Storage
Frozen food can be stored anywhere
inside the freezer, but should be kept
below the load line. Never exceed the
maximum storage time for purchased
frozen food. When you buy a frozen food,
make sure that it has been stored at the
correct temperature. Do not buy
products which have wet or damaged
packaging. Place purchased products in
your freezer as quickly as possible. We
recommend using an insulated bag to
bring such products home with you.
Never place bottles, warm objects, or
fizzy drinks in the freezer.
IMPORTANT! Do not push food
together too much, try to allow air to
circulate around each them.
Freezing
Only use fresh food of the best quality.
Cool hot dishes to room temperature as
quickly as possible before placing them
in the freezer. Wrap food carefully in
freezer foil, or use the special freezer
boxes or bags which are on the market.
Divide food into small portions before
freezing- this ensure that the freezing is
more rapid, and means that you only
need to defrost the amount needed for
immediate consumption.
Remember that defrosted food must not be
re-frozen. However, cooked dishes which
have been made using defrosted food may
be frozen. Mark the freezer packaging with
the date of freezing. We recommend keeping
a record of the contents of your freezer. If
freezing is too slow, the quality of the food
being frozen deteriorates. Consequently, do
not freeze larger amounts than is stated on
the freezer's data plate. If you wish to freeze
several days in a row the maximum freezing
capacity stated per day is reduced by about
one-third. As far as possible, keep the lid
closed during freezing. If you inexperienced
with home freezing, we recommend that
you purchase a book containing advice and
guidlines.
Hints and Tips
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Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning
work is carried out DISCONNECT the
appliance from the ELECRICITY
supply.
Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer.
Use hot water, and a mild, non-aromat-
ic cleaning agent.
Remove the vented floor, as shown on
the illustration, and then clean, after
the cleaning replace the vented floor
again.
After cleaning the freezer, clean the
basket, ice cube maker, before replac-
ing them.
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Maintenance
Important! Never use strong cleaning
agents, scouring powder or strongly
aromatic cleaning agents to clean your
freezer inside, since this will damage the
inside and leave a strong smell.
External cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm water
to which a little mild washing-up liquid
has been added. Do NOT use abrasive
products.
For the removal of vented floor (with grid)
you have to pull out the grid and then you can turn it out.

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If something does not work
Check the following before making a request for service:
Defect: Check if: Possible cause: Action:
Green light not on Plug not connected Check plug and socket
correctly
Defect in switch or fuse Check fuse, call
electrician
Power failure Wait until current returns
Green and red light on Fresh food recently Wait of couple of hours
placed in freezer
Air chanel blocked Clean the vented floor
Lid open to long Wait of couple of hours
Green light on, Thermostat set too warm Set thermostat colder
red light not on
Freezer too cold Yellow light on "Super" function active Press "Super" button
out
Yellow light not on Thermostat set too cold Set thermostat warmer
Freezer not cold
enough
If you are still unable to solve the
problem, contact your local Service
Force Centre.
Do not attempt to repair the appliance
yourself. Incorrect procedure may
cause personal injury or lead to
additional defects.
If the freezer has been switched off
briefly, the compressor may not start
immediately when the current is
re-connected. This is quite normal.
If it is quite normal for the freezer to
seem warm on the outside occasional-
ly, owing to the heat generated by the
freezing process. This heat also helps
to keep the appliance free
IN CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR
BREAKDOWN
Providing the period of power failure or
breakdown does not exceed the
temperature rise there will be no risk of
damage to the frozen food, providing
you do not open the lid during this peri-
od
If the freezer is only half full or the lidid
opened this will reduce the
temperature rise time.

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