Miele KF 1801 Vi User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
with MasterFresh zone
and ice cube maker
KF 1801 Vi, KF 1811 Vi
KF 1901 Vi, KF 1911 Vi
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. 09 111 980
en - AU, NZ

Description of the appliance.........................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................14
Switching on and off ..............................................15
Switching the appliance on ..........................................15
Operation ........................................................15
Switching off .....................................................16
Further settings ...................................................17
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................18
The correct temperature ...........................................19
...intherefrigerator and the MasterFresh zone .........................19
DynamicCooling ..................................................19
...inthefreezer ..................................................19
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator/freezer zones ...................20
Temperature range ................................................20
Temperature (Fahrenheit/Celsius) ....................................21
Temperature display ...............................................22
Alarm...........................................................23
SuperCool and SuperFreeze........................................25
SuperCool .......................................................25
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................27
Different storage zones .............................................27
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator .........................28
When shopping for food ............................................28
Storing food correctly ..............................................28
Unpackaged meat and vegetables .................................28
Using the MasterFresh zone ........................................29
Storage temperature ...............................................29
Humidity level ....................................................29
Storing food in the MasterFresh zones ...............................29
Arranging the interior fittings .......................................33
Moving the shelves ................................................33
Floating deli drawer ................................................33
The MasterFresh drawer ............................................33
Adjusting the door shelves/bottle shelf .................................34
To remove the shelf above the MasterFresh drawer .......................35
Contents

Small freezer basket ...............................................35
Large freezer basket with dividing panel ...............................36
Freezing and storing food..........................................37
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................37
Freezing fresh food ................................................37
Storing frozen food ................................................37
Home freezing ....................................................38
Defrosting .......................................................39
Cooling drinks ....................................................40
Making ice cubes .................................................41
Defrosting .......................................................43
Cleaning and care ................................................44
Before cleaning ...................................................44
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................44
Ice cube container.................................................45
Humidity filters ....................................................46
Ventilation gaps ...................................................46
Door seals .......................................................47
Problem solving guide ............................................48
Water filter ......................................................54
Reminder to change the water filter....................................54
To change the water filter ...........................................55
To confirm the water filter has been changed ............................56
Using an external water filter .........................................56
Noises ..........................................................57
After Sales ......................................................58
Mains water connection ...........................................59
Notes on connecting to the mains water supply ..........................59
Preparing for plumbing the appliance into the mains water supply ...........59
Fitting the stainless steel hose to the appliance ..........................61
Electrical connection..............................................62
Electrical connection ...............................................62
Installation advice ................................................63
Location .........................................................63
Floor ............................................................65
Door hinging .....................................................65
Adjoining furniture/units .............................................65
Contents

Ventilation .......................................................65
Side-by-side installation.............................................66
To limit the opening angle of the door ..................................67
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 90°) .........................68
Appliance door dimensions (opening angle 115°) ........................68
Building-in dimensions ...........................................69
Installation ......................................................71
Tools and accessories required ......................................71
Weight of the door fronts ............................................72
Building into a peninsular run ........................................72
Building-in at the end of a run of units..................................72
Aligning the housing unit ............................................73
Checking the building-in niche .......................................73
Before installation .................................................73
Preparing the building-in niche .......................................74
Assembly parts .................................................74
Anti-tipping mechanism ..........................................75
An alternative anti-tipping mechanism ...............................77
Placing the appliance in the niche ....................................78
Aligning the appliance..............................................79
Securing the appliance in the niche ...................................80
Preparing the furniture fronts .........................................82
Securing and aligning the furniture door ................................84
Securing the covers................................................86
Fitting the plinth facing .............................................87
Fitting the air separator .............................................88
Contents

aAccess sensor
bSensor for selecting the refrigerator
zone
cSensor for selecting the left-hand
MasterFresh drawer
dSensor for selecting the right-hand
MasterFresh drawer
eSensor for selecting the freezer zone
fSensor for selecting the temperature
in the refrigerator or freezer zone
(Xfor colder; Yfor warmer)
gSensors for selecting the humidity in
the MasterFresh drawers
(left: high humidity;
right: low humidity)
hOn/Off sensor for the SuperCool and
SuperFreeze functions
iOn/Off sensor for the ice cube maker
(only visible if the freezer zone has
been selected)
jSensor for switching off the
temperature or door alarm (only
visible when the temperature or door
alarm is sounding)
kReminder to change the water filter
Description of the appliance
5

aButter and cheese compartment
bAdjustable shelf
cDoor shelf
dFloating deli drawer
eControl panel
fHumidity filters for the MasterFresh
zones
gRocker switch for switching the
whole appliance on and off
hMasterFresh zones
iIce cube maker
jWater filter
kSmall freezer basket
lLarge freezer basket
mIce cube container
Description of the appliance
6

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
offered for recycling.
Disposing 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 it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance or the machine to prevent
misuse. Take care not to damage the
pipework at the back of it before or
during transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
7

This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use of the
appliance can, however, present a
risk of both personal injury and
material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that all users are
familiar with the contents. Pass them
on to any future owner of the
appliance.
,Warning!
This appliance is very heavy and
can tip forwards when the door is
open. Keep the appliance door shut
until the appliance has been built in
and secured in its housing in
accordance with these operating
and installation instructions.
Correct application
~This appliance is designed for
domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or
motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and
other typical living quarters. This does
not include common/shared facilities or
commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
The appliance is not suitable for
outdoor use.
This appliance is intended only for the
cool storage of food and drink as well
as for storing deep frozen food,
freezing fresh food and for preparing
ice.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk
and could be dangerous. The
manufacturer 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 and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning its use by a
person responsible for their safety.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Safety with children
~Older children may only use the
appliance when its operation has been
clearly explained to them and they are
able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of misuse.
~Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. Keep children away from the
appliance at all times to avoid the risk
of injury, e.g. as a result of climbing into
the freezer baskets or hanging from the
door.
~The door hinges can cause injury.
Keep children well away at all times.
~Please bear in mind that by
removing the dividing panel in the large
freezer basket, children may be
tempted to climb inside. THIS COULD
PUT THEIR LIVES IN DANGER.
Technical safety
~Before installation, check the
appliance for visible signs of damage.
Do not install and use a damaged
appliance.
A damaged appliance is dangerous.
~If the connection cable is faulty, it
must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.
~This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, and does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking
refrigerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– avoid any contact with flames or
anything which creates a spark,
– switch off at the wall socket and
withdraw the plug,
–ventilate the room where the
appliance is located for several
minutes, and
–contact Miele for advice.
~The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and rated load)
match the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with local and national safety
regulations. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is present and
tested regularly and, where there is any
doubt, the household wiring system
should be inspected by a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under
warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the warranty will be
invalidated.
~Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by a faulty connection
to the mains water supply.
~Connection to the mains water
supply and any repairs to the ice cube
maker must only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person.
~The ice cube maker is not suitable
for connection to a hot water supply.
~Before making plumbing
connections, ensure the appliance is
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply.
~Never tamper with the movable
components on the ice cube maker or
the element on the ice cube maker.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

~The appliance must be isolated from
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it has been switched off at the wall
socket and the plug has been
withdrawn, or
–the mains fuse has been
disconnected, or
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~This appliance must not be installed
and operated in mobile installations
(e.g. on a ship).
Correct use
~Never handle frozen food or the
metal parts of the appliance with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food or to the metal. Danger of
injury!
~Do not operate any electrical
equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion!
~Do not take ice cubes out with your
bare hands and never place ice cubes
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue. Danger of injury!
~Do not refreeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible as food soon loses
its nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be refrozen
after it has been cooked.
~Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
~Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer. The
cans or bottles could explode.
Danger of injury and damage to the
appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions
11

~When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise they
could burst, causing injury and
damage.
~Observe the "use-by" dates given on
food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors, including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored.
Follow the instructions given on the
food manufacturer's packaging
regarding storage conditions and
"use-by" dates.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods and remove
ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
~Never place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
~Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
~Never use a steam cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
~If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is tightly
closed and stored upright in the
refrigerator section.
Danger of explosion!
~To avoid the risk of any potential
illness, do not deactivate the reminder
to change the water filter.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
~If storing food which contains a lot of
fat or oil, make sure that it does not
come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress
cracks.
~Do not cover or block the air vents in
the plinth as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
~The appliance is designed for use
within a certain climate range (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range
for your appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
Warning and Safety instructions
12

Disposal of your old appliance
~Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latches
or locks unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
~Be careful not to damage any part of
the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
–puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
–bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
13

Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption
Installation In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20 °C.
Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.
Do not cover the cross-section of
the air inlet and outlet and keep free
of dust.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment, the
higher the energy consumption.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is exact to the degree
(digital display).
Storage section 8 to 12 °C On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer than
16 °C.
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use Do not change the arrangement of
the drawers and shelves.
Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a time as
possible.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an organised
way, searching for an item will mean
the door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run for
a long time, as the appliance will
have to work harder to lower the
temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of
liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance to allow
air to circulate.
Defrosting (not
applicable for Frost
Free models with
Automatic Defrost)
Defrost the freezer compartment
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has
built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
How to save energy
14

Before using for the first time
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid, and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Important: To ensure the correct
functioning of the appliance, and
especially if it has been transported
horizontally, let it stand for 8 hours
after transporting it to its final
location before connecting it to the
mains.
Switching the appliance on
^Open the upper appliance door.
^Press the rocker switch.
This switch is located on the right-hand
side underneath the control panel.
This switches all of the zones in the
appliance on or off together.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
The access sensor in the control panel
will also light up.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the
appliance, allow the appliance to
run for a few hours before placing
food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer
section until the temperature is at
least -18° C.
Please note: switching off with the
rocker switch does not disconnect
the appliance from the mains.
Operation
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
Please note:
–Aselectable sensor is always
highlighted in white.
–Aselected sensor is always
highlighted in yellow.
^Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
The sensors for the four zones in the
appliance will now appear in the control
panel: Refrigerator section, left and
right-hand MasterFresh zones and the
freezer section.
Switching on and off
15

The On/Off sensor for the ice cube
maker appears on the right-hand side
of the control panel (only visible if the
freezer zone has been selected).
If the ice cube maker is in operation,
the sensor is highlighted in yellow.
To select settings for your appliance
(e.g. to set the temperature, etc.),
^touch the sensor for the particular
zone of the appliance where you
would like to select the settings.
The applicable sensor will then be
highlighted in yellow, and depending
on the zone, further settings which may
be selected will now appear in the
display.
Depending on which zone you have
selected, you can
–adjust the temperature,
–select the Supercool/SuperFreeze
functions,
–select the humidity level in the
MasterFresh zones,
–switch on the ice cube maker.
Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.
To switch off a section again,
^touch the sensor of the selected zone
again so that it is highlighted in white,
or select a different sensor.
To leave settings mode,
^touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in white.
Your last selected settings will now be
saved to memory.
If you do not touch the access sensor,
the electronics for accessing the
settings will switch off after a period.
Switching off
^Press the rocker switch.
The cooling system and the lighting are
now switched off.
Switching on and off
16

Further settings
Further settings can be selected in the
settings mode.
In settings mode, you can select certain
appliance functions via the control
panel and adjust the settings. The
settings for the different functions are
described in more detail in the relevant
section of these instructions.
Overview of functions that can be
selected in the settings mode:
Function Symbol
displaye
d
To enter or leave
settings mode
;
To select the
temperature unit (see "The
correct temperature")
†
No function selected ;
To switch the sensor tone
on/off (see "Switching on
and off")
=
No function selected ^
To switch the sensor tone on/off
The tone which sounds each time a
sensor is touched can be deactivated.
^Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
zone so that it is highlighted in
yellow.
^Take note of the position of the X
sensor (but do not touch it!).
^Touch the access sensor until it is
highlighted in white and all of the
other sensors are no longer lit up.
^Place your finger in the position of the
Xsensor, and leave it there.
^At the same time, briefly touch the
access sensor (without letting go of
the Xsensor).
Switching on and off
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^Leave your finger on the Xsensor for
another 4 seconds until cand the Y
sensor also appear in the display.
^Now touch the Xsensor repeatedly
until bappears in the display.
^Touch the access sensor again.
^By touching the Xsensor, you can
now select whether the sensor tone is
switched on or off:
=0: Sensor tone switched off
=1: Sensor tone switched on
=–: Return to menu
^After selecting a new setting, touch
the access sensor to confirm your
choice.
^Touch the Xsensor repeatedly until ;
appears in the display.
^Touch the access sensor.
You have now left settings mode.
The door alarm is automatically
disabled when the appliance is in
settings mode. As soon as the door
is closed, the door alarm is activated
again.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
^switch the appliance off,
^switch off at the wall and withdraw
the plug from the socket, or
disconnect the mains fuse or remove
the screw-out fuse in countries where
this is applicable,
^turn off the tap to the water supply (a
few hours before you switch off the
appliance),
^empty the ice cube container,
^clean the appliance out,
^replace the water filter and
^leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the doors are left
shut, there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
Switching on and off
18

It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
...intherefrigerator and the
MasterFresh zone
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator.
The temperature in the MasterFresh
zone is controlled automatically and is
maintained at 1.5 °C.
DynamicCooling
The DynamicCooling fan automatically
switches on when the cooling system
for the refrigerator switches on. It
distributes the temperature in the
appliance to all areas more evenly so
that all the food will be chilled to about
the same degree.
...inthefreezer
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
The correct temperature
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Setting the temperature in the
refrigerator/freezer zones
The temperatures in the refrigerator and
freezer zones are set independently of
one another.
^Touch the access sensor so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
or freezer zone so that it is
highlighted in yellow.
^The temperature inside the appliance
can be selected by touching the
arrow sensors on either side of the
temperature display.
By touching the
Xsensor: the temperature will get
colder
Ysensor: the temperature will get
warmer.
The temperature range being set will
flash in the display as you do this.
–Touching the sensor once:
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
–Keeping your finger on the sensor:
changes the temperature
continuously.
If the highest or lowest temperature that
it is possible to set is reached, the Xor
Ysensor will disappear from the
display.
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
selected temperature.
When you have adjusted the
temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours
if the appliance is not very full and
for approx. 24 hours if the appliance
is full before checking the temperature,
as it will take this long for the appliance
to reach the temperature. If, after this
time, the temperature is still too high or
too low, you will need to adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
– In the refrigerator section from 2 °C
to8°C
–In the freezer section from -14 °C to
-24 °C.
The ambient temperature in the
room and the installation location
can affect the time it takes for the
appliance to reach the lowest
temperature. If the ambient
temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
The correct temperature
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