Miele KFN 9755 IDE User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge-freezer
with ice cube maker and
DynamicCooling
KFN 9755 iDE
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. 09 307 630
en - AU, NZ

Guide to the appliance .............................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................13
Switching on and off ..............................................14
Switching off the refrigerator section separately .......................15
Safety lock .......................................................15
The correct temperature ...........................................17
. . . for the refrigerator section ........................................17
...inthefreezer section ............................................17
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator section / freezer section ...........17
Temperature range ..............................................18
Temperature display ...............................................18
Temperature display brightness....................................19
Alarm...........................................................20
Temperature alarm ................................................20
Door alarm .......................................................20
Using SuperCool, SuperFreeze and DynamicCooling ...................21
SuperCool .......................................................21
SuperFreeze .....................................................21
DynamicCooling m................................................22
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................23
Different storage zones .............................................23
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................24
When shopping for food ............................................24
Storing food correctly ..............................................24
Fruit and vegetables .............................................24
Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................25
Protein rich foods ...............................................25
Meat .........................................................25
Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................26
Moving the shelves ................................................26
Split shelf ........................................................26
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................27
Universal container ................................................27
Moving the bottle divider ............................................27
Contents

Freezing and storing food..........................................28
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................28
Freezing fresh food ................................................28
Storing frozen food ................................................28
Home freezing ....................................................29
Hints on home freezing...........................................29
Packing .......................................................29
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................30
Placing food in the freezer ........................................30
Freezer calendar ..................................................31
Defrosting .......................................................31
Cooling drinks ....................................................32
Cool pack........................................................32
Making ice cubes .................................................33
Automatic defrost ................................................35
Cleaning and care ................................................36
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................37
Cleaning the ice cube tray...........................................38
Ventilation gaps ...................................................39
Door seals .......................................................39
Problem solving guide ............................................40
Noises ..........................................................44
After Sales ......................................................45
Mains water connection ...........................................46
Notes on connecting to the mains water supply ..........................46
Connection to the water inlet .........................................46
Electrical connection..............................................48
Electrical connection ...............................................48
Installation advice ................................................49
Location .........................................................49
Climate range ..................................................49
Ventilation .......................................................49
Before installation .................................................50
Did your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism? ...............50
Building-in dimensions ...........................................51
Contents

Adjusting the door hinges .........................................52
Changing the door hinging .........................................53
Building in the appliance ..........................................56
Weight of the furniture doors .........................................56
Building into a peninsular run ........................................56
Fitting the furniture doors............................................61
Contents

aOn/Off button for switching the
refrigerator section on and off
separately
bRefrigerator section temperature
display
cRefrigerator section
temperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)
dSuperCool button and
indicator light
eDynamicCooling button and
indicator light
fSafety lock indicator light
gMaster switch for switching
the whole appliance on and off
hFreezer section temperature display
iFreezer section
temperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)
jSuperFreeze button and indicator
light
kAlarm off button
Guide to the appliance
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aDynamicCooling fan
bButter and cheese compartment
cBottle rack
dEgg tray/Condiment tray
eInterior lighting
fAdjustable shelves
gCondensate channel and
drain hole
hUniversal container
iFruit and vegetable containers
jBottle divider
kBottle shelf
lIce cube drawer with
automatic ice cube maker
mFreezer drawers with
freezer calendar
Guide to 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
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This appliance complies with all
relevant legal 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 pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
~This appliance is intended for
domestic use only for the cool storage
of food and drinks as well as for storing
deep frozen food, freezing fresh food
and for preparing ice.
This appliance is not suitable for
outdoor use.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer 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 use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Safety with children
~This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play on or near it or to play with the
controls. Older children may only use
the appliance if its operation has been
clearly explained to them and they are
able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of misuse.
~Keep children away from the
appliance at all times and supervise
them whilst you are using it. Do not
allow children to play with the
appliance, for example to climb inside
the drawers or to swing on the door.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage.
Do not install and use a damaged
appliance.
~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
environmentally friendly 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, but does not have any
adverse effect on the performance of
the appliance.
Care must be taken during
transportation and setting up of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- avoid open fires and anything which
creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes and
- contact the 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.
~Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that the
voltage and frequency correspond to
the rating on the data plate.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~The electrical safety of this
appliance 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 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 damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician to protect
the user from danger.
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.
~This appliance must not be installed
and operated in mobile installations
(e.g. on a ship).
~Installation work, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
persons in accordance with national
and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and the
manufacturer will not be held liable.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
~The manufacturer 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.
~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.
–the fuse from the fused spur
connection unit has been withdrawn,
or
–the mains fuse has been withdrawn,
or the screw-out fuse removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
~In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance 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 warranty.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
~Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food.
~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.
~Do not re-freeze thawed or partially
thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible as food soon loses
it nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
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 operate any electrical
equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
~If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof, make sure it is tightly
closed and stored upright. Danger of
explosion.
~Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer
section. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage
to the appliance.
~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 or 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 on storage
conditions required.
~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.
~Do not use mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
~Do not store cooking oil in the
refrigerator door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks to occur in the
plastic components in the door.
~Do not block the ventilation gap in
the plinth or the top of the appliance
housing unit as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
~The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (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.
~Never use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Pressurised steam could
reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Disposal of your old appliance
~Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latch or
lock 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
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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
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Before using for the first time
Protective foil
The stainless steel strips and frames
have a layer of protective foil to prevent
scratching during transportation.
^Carefully remove the protective foil
from the stainless steel strips.
Cleaning and care
^Immediately after removing the
protective foil, apply the Original
Miele Care product for stainless steel
that comes with the appliance.
Important! This stainless steel
cleaner gives long lasting protection
and helps to prevent resoiling.
^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.
Switching the appliance on
The refrigerator and freezer sections are
switched on together by pressing the
master switch on the right-hand side of
the control panel. This is also possible
via the On/Off button on the left-hand
side.
^Press the master switch on the
right-hand side of the control panel.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section lights up, and the
interior lighting comes on when the door
is opened.
Bars light up in the temperature display
for the freezer section until it reaches the
set temperature.
The appliance starts cooling.
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.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top freezer
drawer. The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^Press the master switch on the
right-hand side of the control panel
until both temperature displays go
out.
Switching on and off
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The refrigerator section is switched off.
(If this does not happen, the safety lock
has been activated.)
Switching off the refrigerator section
separately
The refrigerator section can be
switched off whilst the freezer remains
on. This is useful e.g. whilst on holiday.
^Press the On/Off button for the
refrigerator section on the left-hand
side of the control panel until the
temperature display for the
refrigerator section goes out.
The refrigerator section is now switched
off while the freezer section remains on.
Switching on the refrigerator section
again.
^Press the On/Off button on the
left-hand side of the control panel
again.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section lights up. The
refrigerator section will start to cool,
and the interior lighting will come on
when the fridge door is opened.
Safety lock
You can secure the appliance against
unwanted switching off with the safety
lock.
Switching the safety lock on and off
^Press and hold the SuperFreeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The SuperFreeze indicator light flashes,
and ;flashes in the temperature
display.
^Then press the SuperFreeze button
again.
;will light up in the display.
^You can now choose between ;0
and ;1by pressing the temperature
selector buttons:
0: The safety lock is deactivated,
1: The safety lock is activated.
^Press the SuperFreeze button to save
the setting.
The safety lock indicator Xwill light up
in the temperature display when the
safety lock has been activated.
^Press the master switch on the
right-hand side of the control panel to
come out of the setting mode.
If you do not do this, the electronics will
switch over to normal operation
automatically after a couple of minutes.
Switching on and off
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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 for the water inlet,
^clean the appliance, 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
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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 the
appliance,
– 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.
. . . for the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C.
...inthefreezer section
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. Should the
temperature rise above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms will 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.
Setting the temperature in the
refrigerator section / freezer
section
Use the two buttons underneath the
respective temperature displays to set
the temperature for the refrigerator and
freezer sections.
Press the
+ button: to raise the temperature
(it gets warmer)
– button: to reduce the temperature
(it gets cooler).
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
When pressing the buttons, the
following information shows in the
display:
–When first pressed, the last
temperature selected flashes.
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–Each subsequent press of the button
adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
–Keeping the button pressed in
adjusts the temperature continually.
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of
the button the current, average
temperature of the refrigerator or
freezer section is automatically shown.
If 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
display, as it will take this long for the
display to give an accurate reading. 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 4 °C
to9°C
–In the freezer section from -16 °C to
-26 °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.
Temperature display
During normal operation, the
temperature displays on the control
panel show the temperature in the
middle of the refrigerator section and
the temperature in the warmest part of
the freezer section.
If the temperatures in the appliance are
not within the range that the appliance
is able to display, bars will flash in the
temperature displays.
The temperature displays flash if
–a different temperature is being set,
– the temperature in the appliance has
risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.
This loss of coldness is no cause for
concern in the following circumstances:
– when the door has been left open for
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,
–when fresh food is being frozen.
However, if the temperature in the
freezer section remains above -18 °C
for a long time, check that the frozen
food has not started to defrost. If it has
started thawing, check that the food is
safe to use and if it is, use it as quickly
as possible.
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Temperature display brightness
The display goes out when the door is
closed.
The appliance is supplied with the
brightness of the temperature display
set as low as possible. However, if the
door is opened, a setting changed or if
the alarm is sounding, the temperature
display will appear much brighter for
approx. 1 minute.
The level of brightness can be
adjusted:
^Press and hold the SuperFreeze
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The SuperFreeze indicator light flashes
and a ;flashes in the temperature
display.
^Press one of the temperature selector
buttons repeatedly until ^appears in
the display.
^Then press the SuperFreeze button
again.
^lights up in the display.
^You can now adjust the level of
brightness by pressing the
temperature selector buttons. You
can choose from settings 1to 5:
1: dimmest setting,
5: brightest setting.
^Press the SuperFreeze button to save
the setting.
^Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel to
come out of the setting mode.
Otherwise the electronics will revert to
normal operation after a couple of
minutes.
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Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the appliance cannot
rise unnoticed and to avoid energy
being wasted if the door is left open.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Temperature alarm
If the freezer section temperature
becomes too warm, an alarm will sound
and the freezer section temperature
display and the alarm off indicator light
will flash.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.
The alarm will sound and the
temperature display and alarm off
indicator light will flash, for example:
–if the freezer door has been left open
for a while, e.g. in order to load,
re-arrange or take food out.
–when freezing large amounts of food
at once.
–in the event of a power cut.
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above -18 °C for a long
time, check that the frozen food has
not started to defrost. If it has, check
that the food is safe to use and if it
is, then use it as soon as possible.
Once the set temperature has been
reached in the freezer section, the
alarm switches off and the temperature
display and alarm off indicator light
stop flashing and light up constantly.
Door alarm
The alarm will sound if the door is left
open for more than 60 seconds.
The alarm will stop as soon as the door
is closed.
Switching off the alarm early
If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off early if you wish.
^Press the alarm off button.
The alarm will stop.
The temperature display and the
alarm off indicator light will continue
to flash until the set temperature has
been reached. They then stop
flashing and light up constantly.
Alarm
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