GEAppliances 164D3333P189 User manual

Owner’s Manual
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Part No. 164D3333P189 Pub. No. 49-8962 7-99 JR
Coil Top and
Radiant Top Models
Electric Ranges
Range

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these values each time you
use your range. That’s
important, because your
new range will be part of
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to come.
We thank you for buying
our product. We appreciate
your purchase and hope you
will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances for your home.
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Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the model and serial
numbers here.
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#You can find them on a label behind
the range door or behind the storage
drawer.
AService Partnership.
Ask owners of any of our appliances
and they will tell you we stand behind
our products with unmatched quality
service. However, did you know that
most questions result from simple
problems that you can easily fix
yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner’s Manual can tell you how.

Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your range properly.
Just a little preventive care on
your part can save you a great
deal of time and money over the
life of your range.
Read this Manual
You’ll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
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If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you can always call the
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If You Need Service
Safety Information
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . .5–7
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . .10–12
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Prepare the Opening . . . . . . . . . .40
Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Electrical Connection . . . . . .41–46
Anti-Tip Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You
Call For Service . . . . . . . . . .48–54
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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Using the Surface Units . . . .13–16
Using the Oven . . . . . . . . . . .17–29
Using CircuWave
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Using the Clock and Timer . . . . .24
Timed Baking and Roasting . . . .25
Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . .26, 27
UsingtheSelf-CleaningOven ..28,29
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .30–38

All ranges can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the
wall and floor by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied.
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly,
remove the storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg.
Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason,
make sure the device is properly engaged when
you push the range back against the wall. If it is not,
there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and
causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on
an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this
manual. Failure to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very
small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle.
Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window
or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
■ Be sure your appliance
is properly installed
and grounded by a
qualified technician in
accordance with the
provided installation
instructions.
■ Do not attempt to
repair or replace any
part of your range
unless it is specifically
recommended in this
manual. All other
servicing should be
referred to a qualified
technician.
■ Before performing any
service, disconnect the
range power supply at
the household
distribution panel by
removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit
breaker.
■ Do not leave children
alone—children should
not be left alone or
unattended in an area
where an appliance is
in use. They should
never be allowed to sit
or stand on any part of
the appliance.
■ Do not allow anyone
to climb, stand or hang
on the door, storage
drawer or cooktop.
They could damage the
range and even tip it
over, causing severe
personal injury.
■ Do not store flammable
materials in an oven or
near the cooktop.
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CAUTION: Items of
interest to children
should not be stored in
cabinets above a range
or on the backsplash
of a range—children
climbing on the range
to reach items could be
seriously injured.
■ Never wear loose-fitting
or hanging garments
while using the
appliance. Be careful
when reaching for
items stored over the
range. Flammable
material could be
ignited if brought in
contact with hot surface
units or heating
elements and may
cause severe burns.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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■Use only dry pot
holders—moist or damp
pot holders on hot
surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do
not let pot holders
touch hot surface units
or heating elements.
Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth.
■For your safety, never
use your appliance
for warming or heating
the room.
■Do not store or use
combustible materials,
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other
appliance.
■Keep the hood and
grease filters clean
to maintain good
venting and to avoid
grease fires.
■Do not let cooking
grease or other
flammable materials
accumulate in or near
the range.
■Do not use water on
grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Turn
the controls off.
Smother a flaming pan
on a surface unit by
covering the pan
completely with a well-
fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray. Use a multi-
purpose dry chemical
or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside
a pan can be put out by
covering it with baking
soda or, if available, by
using a multi-purpose
dry chemical or foam-
type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can
be smothered
completely by closing
the oven door and
turning the oven off or
by using a multi-
purpose dry chemical
or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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■Do not touch the surface
units, the heating
elements or the interior
surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be
hot enough to burn
even though they are
dark in color. During
and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or
other flammable
materials contact, the
surface units, areas
nearby the surface units
or any interior area of
the oven; allow sufficient
time for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces
include the cooktop,
areas facing the
cooktop, oven vent
opening, surfaces near
the opening, crevices
around the oven door
and metal trim parts
above the door.
REMEMBER : The inside
surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is
opened.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY
THOROUGHLY…
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F. and poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.

■Stand away from the
range when opening
the oven door. Hot
air or steam which
escapes can cause
burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.
■ Do not heat unopened
food containers.
Pressure could build up
and the container could
burst, causing an injury.
■Keep the oven vent
unobstructed.
■Keep the oven free
from grease buildup.
■Place the oven shelf in
the desired position
while the oven is cool.
If shelves must be
handled when hot,
do not let pot holder
contact the heating
elements.
■Pulling out the shelf
to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting
heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against
burns from touching
hot surfaces of the
door or oven walls.
■When using cooking
or roasting bags in
the oven, follow the
manufacturer’s
directions.
■Do not use the oven
to dry newspapers. If
overheated, they can
catch on fire.
■Do not use the oven
for a storage area.
Items stored in an
oven can ignite.
■Do not leave paper
products, cooking
utensils or food in the
oven when not in use.
WARNING!
OVEN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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■Do not clean the door
gasket. The door gasket
is essential for a good
seal. Care should be
taken not to rub,
damage or move
the gasket.
■Clean only parts listed
in this Owner’s Manual.
■Do not use oven
cleaners on self-clean
models. No commercial
oven cleaner or oven
liner protective coating
of any kind should be
used in or around any
part of the oven.
Residue from oven
cleaners will damage
the inside of the oven
when the self-clean
cycle is used.
■Before self-cleaning
the oven, remove the
broiler pan, grid and
other cookware.
■Be sure to wipe up
excess spillage before
starting the self-
cleaning operation.
■If the self-cleaning
mode malfunctions,
turn the oven off
and disconnect the
power supply. Have
it serviced by a
qualified technician.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN (on some models)

■Never leave the surface
units unattended at
high heat settings.
Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy
spillovers that may
catch on fire.
■Use little fat for
effective shallow or
deep fat frying. Filling
the pan too full of fat
can cause spillovers
when food is added.
■If a combination of oils
or fats will be used in
frying, stir together
before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
■Always heat fat slowly,
and watch as it heats.
■ Only certain types of
glass, glass ⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other
glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop
service; others may
break because of the
sudden change in
temperature.
■ To minimize the
possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable
materials and spillage,
the handle of a
container should be
turned toward the
center of the range
without extending over
nearby surface units.
■ Always turn the surface
units off before
removing cookware.
■When flaming foods
under the hood, turn
the fan on.
■Use a deep fat
thermometer whenever
possible to prevent
overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
■Keep an eye on foods
being fried at high or
medium high heat
settings.
■Foods for frying should
be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods
or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat
to bubble up and over
the sides of the pan.
Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms
large enough to cover the surface unit heating element.
The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of
the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition
of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit
will also improve efficiency.
WARNING!
SURFACE UNITS–ALL MODELS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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■When the cooktop is
cool, use only the
recommended cleaning
cream to clean the
cooktop.
■To avoid possible
damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply
cleaning cream to
the glass surface
when it is hot.
■After cleaning, use a
dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning
cream residue.
■Read and follow all
instructions and
warnings on the
cleaning cream labels.
■Never use the glass
cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
■Avoid scratching the
glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be
scratched with items
such as sharp
instruments, rings or
other jewelry and rivets
on clothing.
■Do not place or store
items that can melt or
catch fire on the glass
cooktop, even when it is
not being used.
■Do not operate the
radiant surface units if
the glass is broken.
Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate
a broken cooktop and
create a risk of electrical
shock. Contact a
qualified technician
immediately should
your glass cooktop
become broken.
■Be careful when placing
spoons or other stirring
utensils on glass
cooktop surface when it
is in use. They may
become hot and could
cause burns.
■Clean the cooktop with
caution. If a wet sponge
or cloth is used to wipe
spills on a hot surface
unit, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some
cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface.
NOTE: We recommend
that you avoid wiping
any surface unit areas
until they have cooled
and the indicator light
has gone off. Sugar
spills are the exception
to this. Please see
Cleaning the glass
cooktop section.
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface
of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been
turned off.
WARNING!
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS (on some models)

■ Clean the cooktop
with caution. If a wet
sponge is used to wipe
spills on a hot cooktop,
be careful to avoid
steam burns.
■ To avoid the possibility
of a burn or electric
shock, always be certain
that the controls for all
surface units are at the
OFF position and all
coils are cool before
attempting to lift or
remove a unit.
■ Do not immerse or
soak the removable
surface units. Do
not put them in a
dishwasher.
■ Be sure the drip pans
and the vent duct are
not covered and are in
place. Their absence
during cooking could
damage range parts
and wiring.
■ Do not use aluminum
foil to line the drip
pans or anywhere in
the oven except as
described in this
manual. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire
hazard or damage to
the range.
WARNING!
COIL SURFACE UNITS (on some models)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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Read and follow this Safety
Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using the surface units.
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How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the
setting you want.
At both
OFF and HI the control clicks into position.
You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the power level you set.
Be sure you turn the control knob
to OFF when you finish cooking.
(appearance may vary)
Indicator Lights (on radiant glass models only)
A HOT indicator light will glow when any radiant
element is turned on, and will remain on until the
surface is cool enough to touch.
A SURFACE UNITS on indicator light will glow when any
surface unit is on.
NOTE: The SURFACE UNITS on indicator light may glow between
the surface control settings of LO and OFF, but there is no power
to the surface units.

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Do not slide cookware across the cooktop
because it can scratch the glass—the glass is
scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
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DRAGGING
About the radiant surface units…
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a
smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the
first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating
materials and will disappear in a short time.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your
selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface
on the glass surface when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass
cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To
avoid over-cooking, remove pans from the surface units
when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the
surface unit until it has cooled completely.
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Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using the cleaning
cream or full strength white vinegar.
■ Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the
cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration.
■ Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If they drop onto the
cooktop, they can cause damage.
■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
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COOKING
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
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OFF CENTER
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.

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Selecting types of cookware
for radiant glass cooktop models.
The following information will help you choose cookware which
will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes
appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be removed
if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point,
thin weight aluminum should not be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can appear as
scratches. The residues can be removed, as long as the
cooktop is cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass
cooktops. An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a
residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not
removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered completely with
porcelain enamel, this cookware is recommended.
Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is
not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel,
as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
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Selecting types of cookware
for coil cooktop models.
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The following information will help you choose cookware which
will give good performance on coil cooktops.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are
available at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support rings. Use of these
types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be
dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a build-up of heat that will damage the porcelain
cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring.
You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
Surface Cookware Tips
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum
cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-
iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat
settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined
with other metals.
For best cooking results, pans should be flat on the
bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the
surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge
of the surface unit more than 1 inch.
Not over 1 inch
1″
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Using the oven controls.
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Clock and Timer Features
COOK TIME ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad and then press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set
the amount of time you want your food to cook. Turn the
Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature.
The oven will shut off when the Cook Time has run out.
TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad to select the timer feature.
AUTOMATIC OVEN Light
This lights anytime the oven has been programmed.
HOUR and MIN. Pads
These pads allow you to set times up to 11 hours
and 59 minutes.
TEMP RECALL
Press the – pad above TEMP RECALL to display the selected
oven temperature.
Display
Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer.
CLOCK Pad
Press this pad before setting the clock.
START TIME ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad and the HOUR and MIN. pads to delay the
starting of your oven up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
SET TIME +/- Pads
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On some models you may use the oven light switch to turn
the light on and off when the door is closed.
OVEN ON Light
Glows anytime the oven is heating. The light will flash when
the oven automatically turns off to remind you to turn the
Oven Temperature knob to
OFF .
CLEAN Light
Glows when the oven is in the self-clean cycle. After the self-
clean cycle, the light will flash. Unlatch the door and turn
the Oven Temperature knob to
OFF . If the door will not
unlatch, wait approximately 30 minutes and try again.
NOTE: Do not lock the oven door with the latch during cooking.
The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Never force the latch handle.
You may damage the door lock.
PREHEATED Light
Glows when the oven reaches your selected temperature.
Oven Temperature Knob
Turn this knob to the setting you want. On some models,
the temperature will be displayed to indicate setting. The
display will change back to time after a few seconds.
On some models, the oven will automatically shut off after 12 hours.
On models with touch pad clock controls this feature may be deactivated to
allow the oven to be left on for more than 12 hours.
To deactivate or reactivate the Automatic Oven Shut-Off, press and hold
both the MIN. +/–pads for about 4 seconds.
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Oven Control Settings

Using the oven.
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Before you begin…
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position
before you turn the oven on.
The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed
correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf
out to the bump on the shelf support.
To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up
and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of the shelf (stop-locks) on the
support, tilt up the front and push the shelf in.
The oven has 4 shelf positions.
A
B
C
D
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the
temperature you desire.
Check food for doneness at minimum time on
recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
Turn the Oven Temperature knob to
OFF when
cooking is complete.
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A
B
C
Type of Food Shelf Position
Angel food cake and A
frozen pies (on cookie sheet)
Bundt or pound cakes B
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, cookies, B or C
cupcakes, layer cakes, pies
Casseroles B or C
Oven Temperature Knob (on some models)
Turn this knob to the setting you want.
■The oven cycling light glows until the oven reaches
your selected temperature, then goes off and on with
the oven element(s) during cooking.

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Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil to catch spillovers when using
the CircuWave fan. The foil will be sucked toward the
convection fan. Also, covering an entire shelf with
aluminum foil will disturb the heat circulation and
result in poor baking.
You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan and
broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to
the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Leave the door open to the broil stop
position. The door stays open by itself,
yet the proper temperature is
maintained in the oven.
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven
at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.
For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven
as much as possible. Pans should not touch each other or the walls
of the oven. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one
is not directly above the other, and leave approximately 11⁄2″from
the front of the pan to the front of the shelf.
Preheating and Pan Placement
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Place the food on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.
Follow suggested shelf positions in the
Broiling guide.
Turn the Oven Temperature knob to BROIL.
NOTE: To reduce smoking, do not use the CircuWave fan during
broiling.
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