Miele T 8626 WP User manual

Operating instructions
for heat pump tumble dryer
T 8626 WP
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 07 453 630
en-GB

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of your
old appliance with your household
waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste recycling centre or
contact your dealer for advice. Ensure
that it presents no danger to children
while being stored for disposal.
Energy saving tips
To avoid unnecessarily long drying
times and high consumption of energy:
–Make sure that your laundry is
thoroughly spun before drying.
The higher the spin, the greater the
savings that can be made in energy
and time during drying.
–Load according to the optimum
amount of laundry recommended for
the programme being used.
Underloading is uneconomical.
Overloading gives a poorer quality of
drying and may cause unnecessary
creasing.
– Make sure that the room temperature
is not too high. If there are other heat
producing appliances in the room in
which the dryer is located, make sure
the room is well ventilated and switch
the other appliances off, if possible.
– After every cycle remove the fluff
from the surfaces of the fluff filters
(see "Cleaning and Care").
–Clean the fine filter when the prompt
to do so appears in the display.
Caring for the environment
2

Caring for the environment..........................................2
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................6
Operating the tumble dryer.........................................11
Control panel .....................................................11
Display ..........................................................12
Before using for the first time.......................................14
Notes on laundry care .............................................15
Garment care label symbols .........................................15
Tips on drying ....................................................15
How to dry correctly ..............................................16
Brief instructions ..................................................16
Extra options ....................................................20
Freshen up.......................................................20
Gentle tumble ....................................................20
Anti-crease.......................................................20
Buzzer ..........................................................20
Delay start.......................................................21
Programme chart .................................................22
Changing the programme sequence .................................26
Once a programme has started ......................................26
- changing the programme........................................26
- cancelling the programme and then selecting a different programme .....26
- cancelling the programme and then removing the laundry ..............26
Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started ................26
Time remaining ...................................................26
Contents
3

Cleaning and care ................................................27
Emptying the condensed water container...............................27
Make sure you clean all the filters at the correct intervals...................28
When to clean the surfaces of the fluff filters ..........................28
When to clean the additional fine filters ..............................28
Cleaning the surfaces of the fluff filters .................................29
1. In the door. ..................................................29
2. In the door opening. ...........................................29
Cleaning the fine filters .............................................30
1. Cleaning the fine filter in the door.................................30
2. Cleaning the fine filters in the door opening. ........................32
3. Cleaning the fine filter in front of the heat exchanger unit ..............33
Cleaning the tumble dryer ...........................................34
Problem solving guide ............................................35
Check and fault messages in the display ...............................35
An unsatisfactory drying result .......................................37
Other problems ...................................................38
Changing the lamp ................................................40
After Sales service................................................41
Repairs..........................................................41
Future updates (PC) ...............................................41
Appliance guarantee ...............................................41
Optional accessories ...............................................41
Installation ......................................................42
Front view........................................................42
Rear view ........................................................43
Transporting the dryer ..............................................43
Installation site ....................................................44
Building under a continuous worktop/ in a row of kitchen units .............44
Levelling the appliance...........................................45
Washer-dryer stack..............................................45
Contents
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External condensed water outlet ......................................46
Arranging the drain hose .........................................46
External drainage via a sink or gully ................................47
Installation conditions requiring a non-return valve .....................47
Electrical connection .............................................49
Electrical connection U.K. ...........................................49
Consumption data ................................................50
Technical data ...................................................51
Settings menu J..................................................53
To open the Settings menu ..........................................53
To close the Settings menu ..........................................53
Language J......................................................53
Time ............................................................54
Drying levels .....................................................54
Anti-crease.......................................................54
Lock code .......................................................55
Buzzer ..........................................................56
Keypad tone .....................................................56
Contrast .........................................................56
Brightness .......................................................56
Standby display ...................................................56
Memory .........................................................56
Contents
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~It is essential to read these
instructions.
This tumble dryer conforms to
current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however,
lead to personal injury and damage
to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the tumble dryer, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important information on its
safety, installation, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Correct application
~This tumble dryer is for domestic
use only and can only be used to dry
items which have been washed in a
water solution and which are marked on
the manufacturer's care label as being
suitable for tumble drying. "Dry
cleaning kits" for freshening up
garments in a tumble dryer are
increasingly available on the market. If
using, do so at your own risk, and
follow the instructions provided on the
packaging.
Any other applications may be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it or have
been shown how to use it by a person
responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
~Keep children away from the tumble
dryer at all times. It is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury do not allow
them to play on or near it or to play with
its controls. Supervise children whilst
you are using it.
~Older children may only use it if its
operation has been clearly explained to
them, and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of incorrect
use.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

Technical safety
~Before setting up the tumble dryer,
check it for any externally visible
damage.
Do not install or use a damaged tumble
dryer.
~Before connecting the tumble dryer,
ensure that the connection data on the
data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
~The electrical safety of this tumble
dryer can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between it and
an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested, and
where there is any doubt the household
wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician. Miele cannot be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
~The heat pump technology in the
tumble dryer uses a refrigerant which is
condensed by a compressor and led in
a closed circuit through the heat
exchanger unit where heat exchange
with the circulating drying air takes
place.
It is normal for humming noises caused
by the heat pump technology to be
heard during the drying process. This
does not impair the efficient functioning
of the dryer.
–The refrigerant is not flammable or
explosive.
– In general it is not necessary to leave
the dryer standing for any length of
time before it is connected to the
mains provided it has been
transported and installed correctly
(see "Installation").
~Do not connect the tumble dryer to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
tumble dryer (e.g. danger of
overheating).
~Unauthorised repairs could result in
unforeseen dangers for the user, for
which Miele cannot accept liability.
Repairs should only be undertaken by a
Miele approved service technician.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
tumble dryer until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. Only when these parts are
fitted can the safety standards of the
tumble dryer be guaranteed.
~If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
~In the event of a fault or for cleaning
purposes, the tumble dryer is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or
– it is switched off at the mains, or
– the mains fuse is disconnected, or
the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
~This tumble dryer may only be used
in mobile installations such as ships if a
risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
~Do not make any alterations to the
tumble dryer, unless authorised to do
so by Miele.
~In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
tumble dryer and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
~To prevent the risk of fire, the
following textiles must not be dried in
this tumble dryer:
–items which have not been washed.
–items, such as workwear, which have
not been thoroughly cleaned and
which are still soiled with grease, oil
or other deposits (such as
cosmetics, lotions etc).
If items have not been thoroughly
cleaned there is a danger that these
might ignite when heated, even after
they have been removed from the
dryer at the end of the programme.
– items which have been treated with
inflammable cleaning agents or
contain residues of acetone, alcohol,
benzine, petrol, stain remover,
turpentine, wax, wax remover or
other chemicals (e.g. mops and floor
cloths).
– items which have been splashed with
hair lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish
remover or similar substances.
When washing such heavily soiled
items ensure that you use sufficient
detergent and select a high
temperature. If in doubt, wash the
items several times.
~To prevent the risk of fire, the
following must not be dried in this
tumble dryer:
–fabrics which contain a large
proportion of rubber, foam rubber or
rubber-like materials. For example,
products made from latex foam
rubber, shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubberised articles and items
of clothing and pillows with foam
rubber filling.
–damaged items which contain
padding or fillings (e.g. pillows,
jackets). When damaged, the filling
can get out with the risk of igniting in
the dryer.
~In many programmes, the heating
phase is followed by a cooling down
phase to ensure that the items are not
too hot to handle when you remove
them (this also avoids the danger of the
laundry self-igniting). The programme is
not finished until the cooling down
phase is complete.
Ensure that you always wait until the
end of the programme before removing
the laundry.
~Warning: Do not switch the tumble
dryer off before the end of the drying
programme. If this was done and the
laundry was then removed immediately,
it could give off a great amount of heat.
~Fabric conditioner and similar
products must be used according to
the instructions on the manufacturer's
packaging.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~The tumble dryer must not be used:
–without the fluff filters in place or if
the fluff filters are damaged in any
way.
–without the fine filters in place or if
the fine filters are damaged in any
way.
This would cause an excessive
build-up of fluff which in turn would
cause a fault.
~After every cycle remove fluff from
the surfaces of the fluff filters (see
"Cleaning and Care").
~The fluff filters and the fine filter must
be thoroughly dried after cleaning.
Damp or wet filters could cause
operational faults.
~Do not install the tumble dryer in a
room where there is a risk of frost
occurring. At temperatures around
freezing point the tumble dryer may not
be able to operate properly.
There is a risk of damage if the
condensed water is allowed to freeze in
the pump and in the drain hose.
~If the water is drained externally
through the drain hose instead of being
collected in the condensed water
container, make sure the drain hose is
securely attached if you hang it in a
sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping
and the water causing damage.
~Condensed water is not drinking
water.
It can cause health problems in both
people and animals.
~Always keep the area around the
tumble dryer free of dust and fluff. Dust
drawn into the tumble dryer can cause
blockages in the heat exchanger unit
over time.
~Do not let anyone sit or lean on the
door, as this can cause the tumble
dryer to tip up.
~Always close the door after use. This
way you will avoid the danger of:
–children climbing onto or into the
dryer or hiding things in it.
–pets or other small animals climbing
into it.
~The tumble dryer must not be hosed
down.
Accessories
~Only use genuine Miele spare parts
and accessories with this tumble dryer.
If non-Miele parts are used, guarantee,
performance and product liability
claims may be invalidated.
Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety
instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Control panel
aStart/Stop button
For starting a programme and
cancelling a programme once it has
started.
The indicator light flashes while a
programme is being selected and
then lights up constantly after it has
started.
bDisplay with Menu buttons
See the next page for more
information.
cmbutton
For selecting delay start and calling
up the time of day in the display.
dPC / Optical interface
This is used by service technicians
to run diagnostic checks on your
appliance and can also be used to
update programming data in the
future.
eExtra option buttons
Various extra options can be added
to the drying programmes.
fProgramme selector
The programme selector can be
turned clockwise or anti-clockwise.
gI-On/0-Off button
To switch the machine on or off or to
interrupt a programme.
hDoor button
Pressing this button will open the
door even when the appliance is
switched off at the mains.
Operating the tumble dryer
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Display
The display is used for the following:
Selecting and displaying settings
–Selecting different drying levels (e.g.
Hand iron, Normal ...)
or the duration of the Warm air and
Cool air programmes
–Selecting delay start
–Displaying the drying duration
(Estimated time remaining)
Note
All the display illustrations and times
given in these instructions are
examples, and can vary.
Selecting programmes via the
display
By turning the programme selector to
Further programmes, you can select
one of the following programmes:
–Standard pillows
–Large pillows
–Sportswear
–Basket programme*
* the Miele drying basket (optional
accessory) must be used with this
programme.
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Menu buttons
Various settings are made via the Menu
buttons.
They are used to alter or confirm the
value displayed above the vertical line.
To alter a setting:
Cottons
Duration: 2:21 h
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Extra dry
Pressing the right or left hand Menu
button selects the drying level.
To confirm a setting:
Further programmes
Standard pillows
Continue OK
Pressing the left hand Menu button
under Continue calls up further
programmes, and you can then confirm
your selection of the highlighted
programme by pressing the right hand
Menu button under OK.
Programme duration / Estimated time
remaining
When a programme is selected the
estimated drying time will appear in the
display. Please be aware that it is only
an estimate!
The following factors all affect the
estimated time remaining: residual
moisture content after spinning; type of
fabric; size of load; room temperature;
fluctuations in power supply.
The electronics continually assess
conditions in the tumble dryer and
adjust the estimated time remaining for
a more accurate reading. Because of
this, the time displayed can alter during
the course of a programme.
In the same way, some programmes
can finish earlier than expected if a
certain temperature is reached. This
can happen with particularly fine
fabrics, very small loads or if items
were partly dry beforehand.
Operating the tumble dryer
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,If the tumble dryer has not been
transported as described in
"Installation" then it must be left to
stand for at least 1 hour before it is
connected to the electricity supply.
When the tumble dryer is switched on
for the first time, the welcome screen
will appear.
The welcome screen will appear in the
display every time you switch the dryer
on until you have run a programme
lasting longer than 1 hour.
The display for setting the language will
then appear.
Setting the language in the display
If the language showing in the display
is the one you want, then confirm this
with OK.
If you want to select a different
language:
Sprache J
deutsch
)OK
^Select the language you require by
pressing the left hand Menu button
under ~.
^Confirm your selection by pressing
the right hand Menu button under
OK.
It is possible to select another language
at any time via the Settings menu.
Setting the time (of day) *
* The time may already have been set
at the factory. If it has, and is correct,
you can skip this section.
It is possible to alter the time at any
stage via the Settings menu.
12:00
Change OK
^Select the hours you want by
pressing the left hand Menu button
under Change, and confirm this with
the right hand Menu button under
OK.
^Then set and confirm the minutes.
Entry menu
The entry menu showing the current
time of day will appear after the tumble
dryer has been switched on, until you
select a programme.
10:00
Select programme
^You can now load the laundry into the
dryer and select a programme as
described in "How to dry correctly".
Before using for the first time
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Garment care label symbols
Drying
q/rNormal/low temperature.
Drying is carried out at a low
temperature in every
programme, so you do not need
to sort your garments according
to whether they have the qor
rsymbol.
sDo not tumble dry.
Ironing
IVery hot.
HHot.
GWarm.
JDo not iron.
Tips on drying
– Always observe the maximum
recommended loads given in the
"Programme chart". Never overload
the drum.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry, give a
disappointing drying result and
cause more creasing.
–Do not put soaking wet items into the
tumble dryer . Spin fabrics for
approx. 30 seconds before drying.
–Use the Automatic+ programme for
drying mixed loads of cottons and
minimum iron fabrics.
–Open jackets so that they can dry
evenly.
–Pure linen should only be tumble
dried if specified as suitable by the
manufacturer on the care label, as
the surface of the fabric may
otherwise become rough.
–Loopknit garments (e.g. T-shirts and
underwear) tend to shrink depending
on their quality. Do not over-dry
these textiles. When purchasing
these garments it is advisable to take
their shrinkage properties into
account.
–Minimum iron fabrics tend to crease
more, the larger the load. This is also
the case for garments made from
very fine weave fabrics, such as
shirts or blouses.
Make sure you select a suitable
programme. If in doubt, reduce the
load and select the Gentle tumble
extra option or the Smoothing easy
care programme.
– Use the Basket programme for
drying / airing items which are not
suitable for drying with mechanical
action. Important: You must use the
Miele drying basket (optional
accessory).
–Starched laundry can be dried in the
tumble dryer. To achieve the usual
finish, double the amount of starch
should be used.
–New dark coloured garments should
be washed and dried separately
from light coloured garments to avoid
the danger of colours running and
discolouring other garments or even
plastic components in the dryer.
Dark coloured fibres can also settle
on light coloured garments and vice
versa.
Notes on laundry care
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Brief instructions
The headings numbered (A,B,C...)
show the operating sequence and can
be used as a brief guide to using your
dryer.
ASort the laundry
To ensure an even drying result
separate out the washed laundry and
sort it according to:
. . . the drying level required
. . . the type of fibre or weave
. . . size
. . . the moisture content after spinning.
,Make sure that objects e.g.
detergent dispensing balls have
been removed from the laundry.
They could melt, and cause damage
to the dryer or the laundry.
– Check seams and stitching to ensure
that padding and linings are intact.
– Fasten duvet covers and pillow
cases to prevent small items from
being trapped inside them.
–Fasten hooks and eyes etc.
–Tie fabric belts and apron strings.
–Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
BTurn on the tumble dryer
^Switch the dryer on by pressing the
I-On/0-Off button in.
The tumble dryer may be switched on
after loading, saving energy as the light
will not come on.
CLoad the tumble dryer
^Press the Door button to open the
door.
^Load the laundry loosely into the
drum.
Do not overload the drum. See the
"Programme chart" for
recommended loads for each
programme.
Overloading can cause unnecessary
wear and tear to the laundry and
give a disappointing drying result.
^Before closing the door make sure
the fluff filter is correctly positioned.
Check the laundry is right inside the
drum so that it cannot get trapped or
damaged when the door is shut.
^Shut the door either with a gentle
swing, or lean against it and push it
shut.
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DSelect a programme
^Select the programme you want.
The programme name will appear in the
display.
Drying levels programmes
–Cottons, Minimum iron, Delicates,
Outdoor, Automatic+, Shirts, Denim
Cottons
Duration: 2:21 h
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Extra dry
^Press the left or right hand Menu
button reapeatedly until the drying
level you want appears in the display.
You can select different drying levels
for individual programmes.
Important: Please note that the
programme duration shown in the
display will vary according to the
programme selected (see "Programme
duration/Estimated time remaining").
With the following programmes
–Smoothing, Woollens handcare, Silks
handcare, the duration cannot be
changed.
Further programmes
Further programmes
Standard pillows
Continue OK
^Press the left hand Menu button
under Continue repeatedly until the
programme you want appears.
^Confirm your selection of the
programme by pressing the right
hand Menu button under OK.
–Standard pillows, Large pillows:
cannot be altered.
–Sportswear: Select a drying level as
described previously.
–Basket programme: see below.
Select the duration of a timed drying
programme
Warm air
Duration: 0:20 h
Decrease Increase
^Press the Menu buttons under
Increase or Decrease to lengthen or
shorten the duration of the timed
drying programmes.
–Cool air: 20min-1h
–Warm air: 20min-2h
–Basket programme*: 40 min - 2:30 h
* the Miele drying basket (optional
accessory) must be used with this
programme.
How to dry correctly
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ESelect any Extra options / Delay
start
^Select any extra options or delay start
by pressing the appropriate button
(see "Extra options" and "Delay start"
for more details).
FStart the programme
The indicator light for the Start/Stop
button will flash when a programme is
being selected. The flashing indicates
that a programme can be started.
^Press the Start/Stop button.
The indicator light for the Start/Stop
button will now light up constantly.
Drying will appear in the display and
the time remaining will start counting
down.
With programmes with drying levels,
e.g. Machine iron,Hand iron etc. the
drying level reached will be shown in
the display later on.
Before the end of a programme
There is a cooling down phase at the
end of the drying sequence: Cooling
down will appear in the display. The
programme is not finished until the
cooling down phase has been
completed.
GRemove the laundry when the
programme has finished
Anti-crease (if selected) and Finished
will appear in the display to indicate
that the programme has finished. The
buzzer (if selected) will sound at
intervals.
There is no anti-crease phase at the
end of the the Woollens handcare
programme.
The dryer has a standby mode: After
the programme has finished, the
display will go out and the indicator
light for the Start/Stop button will start
to flash slowly (see also "Settings menu
- Standby display" at the end of this
booklet).
If the Anti-crease function has been
selected, the drum will rotate at
intervals to prevent laundry creasing. In
this instance, the display going dark
and the drum only rotating at intervals
(standby mode) do not indicate a fault
with the dryer.
How to dry correctly
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^Press the Door button to open the
drum door.
^Remove the laundry.
Check that all items have been
removed from the drum. If items are
left in the dryer, they could be
damaged by overdrying when the
dryer is next used.
If the dryer is switched on at the mains
and the door is opened, the drum
lighting will come on. It will go out a few
minutes later to save energy.
^Switch the dryer off by pressing the
l-On/0-Off button.
^Clean the fluff filters in the door and
the door opening.
^Close the door.
^Empty the condensed water
container (unless the dryer has been
connected for external drainage).
How to dry correctly
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Each press of the Freshen up / Gentle
tumble button selects the extra option
(the appropriate indicator light will
come on) and deselects the previous
option or no option is selected. It is not
possible to select the Freshen up and
Gentle tumble options at the same time.
Not all of the extra options are suitable
for use with every programme (see the
programme chart).
Freshen up
The drying air is heated up for a
specific length of time. After this the
garments are aired to the Normal
drying level without any more heat
being added.
Use the Freshen up extra option to
eliminate or reduce unwanted smells in
clean clothing. Items must be suitable
for drying in a tumble dryer. Dampen
the garments a little beforehand or add
a fabric conditioner sheet. Odours will
not be removed as effectively from any
parts of the garments which are made
of synthetic fibres.
Gentle tumble
For drying items which can be dried in
a tumble dryer but which are
particularly susceptible to creasing or
which are not suitable for drying with a
great deal of mechanical action. When
this option is selected, the drum will
rotate less frequently.
The programme duration is longer.
The drying level can still be changed, if
wished.
Anti-crease
After the programme has finished, the
drum will rotate in a special rhythm
depending on the programme selected.
This "anti-crease rhythm" helps prevent
laundry creasing, if you do not wish to
remove it immediately.
Buzzer
A buzzer sounds (at intervals for a
maximum of 1 hr) to let you know the
programme has finished.
You can change the volume of the
buzzer. See "Settings menu".
The buzzer will always sound when
there is a fault, even if it has been
switched off.
Extra options
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