Philco Pcf 1421 User manual

FREEZER

OWNER’S MANUAL

PCF 1421

PCF 1981

PCF 2491

Dear customer,

Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all

the instructions in this user’s manual.

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CONTENTS

Dear customer:....................................................................................................................................................................................2

PART 1: SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................................................3

1.2 Meaning of safety warning symbols....................................................................................................................................8

1.3 Electricity related warnings.....................................................................................................................................................9

1.4 Related warnings for use........................................................................................................................................................10

1.5 Warnings related to placing items......................................................................................................................................11

1.6 Warnings for energy.................................................................................................................................................................12

1.7 Warnings related to disposal.................................................................................................................................................12

PART 2: PROPER USE OF FREEZER................................................................................................................13

2.1 Names of components............................................................................................................................................................13

2.2 Temperature Control................................................................................................................................................................14

2.3 Placement....................................................................................................................................................................................14

2.4 Start to use...................................................................................................................................................................................15

2.5 Energy saving tips.....................................................................................................................................................................15

PART 3: MAINTENANCE OF FREEZER...........................................................................................................16

3.1 Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................................................16

3.2 Defrost...........................................................................................................................................................................................17

3.3 Stop using....................................................................................................................................................................................17

PART 4: TROUBLE SHOOTING .......................................................................................................................18

PART 5: INFORMATION SHEET......................................................................................................................19

This appliance has been tested in accordance with the directives in force in the European Union.

This appliance conforms to the relevant safety provisions for electrical appliances in force in the

European Union.

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Dear customer:

Thank you for buying this upright freezer. To ensure that you get the best results from your new freezer,

please take time to read through the simple instructions in this booklet.

Please ensure that the packing material is disposed of in accordance with the current environmental

requirements.

When disposing of any Freezer equipment please contact your local waste disposal department for advice on

safe disposal.

This appliance must be only used for its intended purpose.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

– sta kitchen areas in shops, oces and other working environments;

– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

– bed and breakfast type environments;

– catering and similar non-retail applications.

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PART 1: SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: RISK OF FIRE / FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLD

AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS SUCH AS STAFF KITCHEN AREAS

IN SHOPS, OFFICES AND OTHER WORKING ENVIRONMENTS;

FARM HOUSES AND BY CLIENTS IN HOTELS, MOTELS AND OTHER

RESIDENTIAL TYPE ENVIRONMENTS; BED AND BREAKFAST

TYPE ENVIRONMENTS; CATERING AND SIMILAR NONRETAIL

APPLICATIONS.

IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED BY THE

MANUFACTURER, ITS SERVICE AGENT OR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED

PERSONS IN ORDER TO AVOID A HAZARD.

DO NOT STORE EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES SUCH AS AEROSOL

CANS WITH A FLAMMABLE PROPELLANT IN THIS APPLIANCE.

THE APPLIANCE HAS TO BE UNPLUGGED AFTER USE AND BEFORE

CARRYING OUT USER MAINTENANCE ON THE APPLIANCE.

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WARNING! KEEP VENTILATION OPENINGS, IN THE

APPLIANCE ENCLOSURE OR IN THE BUILTIN STRUCTURE,

CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTION.

WARNING! DO NOT USE MECHANICAL DEVICES OR OTHER

MEANS TO ACCELERATE THE DEFROSTING PROCESS, OTHER

THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

WARNING! DO NOT DAMAGE THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT.

WARNING! THE COOLING SYSTEM CONTAINS REFRIGERANT

UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. DO NOT MANIPULATE WITH THE

SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM MAY BE REPAIRED BY AUTHORISED

PERSONS ONLY.

WARNING! DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES INSIDE

THE FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS OF THE APPLIANCE,

UNLESS THEY ARE OF THE TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE

MANUFACTURER.

WARNING! PLEASE ABANDON THE REFRIGERATOR

ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATORS FOR IT USE

FLAMMABLE BLOWING GAS AND REFRIGERANT.

WARNING! DO NOT PLACE SEVERAL PORTABLE SOCKETS

TO THE REAR OF THE APPLIANCE.

WARNING! WHEN POSITIONING THE APPLIANCE, ENSURE

THE SUPPLY CORD IS NOT TRAPPED OR DAMAGED.

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WARNING! DO NOT LOCATE MULTIPLE PORTABLE SOCKET

OUTLETS OR PORTABLE POWER SUPPLIES AT THE REAR OF

THE APPLIANCE.

WARNING! IF THE SUPPLY CABLE GETS DAMAGED, HAVE IT

REPLACED BY A SPECIALIZED SERVICE CENTER IN ORDER TO

AVOID DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. IT IS PROHIBITED TO USE

AN APPLIANCE WITH THE SUPPLY CABLE DAMAGED.

WARNING! DO NOT USE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICES OR

MEANS OTHER THAN RECOMMENDED BY THE

MANUFACTURER TO SPEED UP THE DEFROSTING PROCESS.

WARNING! DO NOT USE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES IN THE

AREA DESIGNED FOR KEEPING FOOD, UNLESS THESE ARE

TYPES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. BEFORE YOU

THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:

TAKE OFF THE DOORS.

LEAVE THE SHELVES IN PLACE SO THAT CHILDREN MAY

NOT EASILY CLIMB INSIDE.

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REFRIGERANT

REFRIGERANT AND CYCLOPENTANE FOAMING MATERIAL USED

FOR THE REFRIGERATOR ARE FLAMMABLE. THEREFORE, WHEN

THE REFRIGERATOR IS SCRAPPED IT SHALL BE KEPT AWAY

FROM ANY FIRE SOURCE AND BE RECOVERED BY A SPECIAL

RECOVERING COMPANY WITH CORRESPONDING QUALIFICATION

OTHER THAN BE DISPOSED BY COMBUSTION, SO AS TO PREVENT

DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT OR ANY OTHER HARM.

FOR EN STANDARD: THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN

AGED FROM 8 YEARS AND ABOVE AND PERSONS WITH REDUCE

PHYSICAL SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK OF

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN

SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE

APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS

INVOLVED. CHILDREN SHALL NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.

CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE SHALL NOT BE MADE BY

CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION. CHILDREN AGED FROM 3 TO

8 YEARS ARE ALLOWED TO LOAD AND UNLOAD REFRIGERATING

APPLIANCES.

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TO AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, PLEASE RESPECT THE

FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:

 OPENING THE DOOR FOR LONG PERIODS CAN CAUSE A

SIGNIFICANT INCREASE OF THE TEMPERATURE IN THE

COMPARTMENTS OF THE APPLIANCE.

 CLEAN REGULARLY SURFACES THAT CAN COME IN CONTACT

WITH FOOD AND ACCESSIBLE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.

 CLEAN WATER TANKS IF THEY HAVE NOT BEEN USED FOR 48 H;

FLUSH THE WATER SYSTEM CONNECTED TO A WATER SUPPLY

IF WATER HAS NOT BEEN DRAWN FOR 5 DAYS. NOTE 1

 STORE RAW MEAT AND FISH IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS IN THE

REFRIGERATOR, SO THAT IT IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH OR DRIP

ONTO OTHER FOOD.

 TWOSTAR FROZENFOOD COMPARTMENTS ARE SUITABLE

FOR STORING PREFROZEN FOOD, STORING OR MAKING ICE

CREAM AND MAKING ICE CUBES. NOTE 2

 ONE ,TWO AND THREESTAR COMPARTMENTS

ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR THE FREEZING OF FRESH FOOD. NOTE

3

 IF THE REFRIGERATING APPLIANCE IS LEFT EMPTY FOR LONG

PERIODS, SWITCH OFF, DEFROST, CLEAN, DRY, AND LEAVE THE

DOOR OPEN TO PREVENT MOULD DEVELOPING WITHIN THE

APPLIANCE.

NOTE 1,2,3: PLEASE CONFIRM WHETHER IT IS APPLICABLE

ACCORDING TO YOU PRODUCT COMPARTMENT TYPE.

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THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLDS AND

SIMILAR PREMISES, SUCH AS

 KITCHENETTES IN SHOPS, OFFICES AND OTHER WORKPLACES;

 APPLIANCES USED BY GUESTS IN HOTELS, MOTELS, AND

OTHER ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES;

 APPLIANCES USED IN BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES;

 APPLIANCES USED IN CATERING AND OTHER SIMILAR NON

VENDING ENVIRONMENTS.

1.2 Meaning of safety warning symbols

PROHIBITION

SYMBOLS

The symbols indicate prohibited matters, and those

behaviors are forbidden. Non-compliance with

the instructions may result in product damages or

endanger the personal safety of users.

WARNING

SYMBOLS

The symbols indicate matters that must be followed,

and those behaviors must be strictly executed inline

with the operation requirements. Non-compliance

with the instructions may result in product damages

or endanger the personal safety of users.

NOTE

SYMBOLS

The symbols indicate matters to pay attention to,

and these behaviors shall be specially noted. Due

precautions are needed or minor or moderate injuries

or damages of the product will be caused.

This manual contains lots of important safety information ( which shall

be observed by the users.

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1.3 Electricity related warnings

• Donotpullthepowercordwhenpullingthepowerplugofthefreezer.Pleasermlygrasptheplugand

pull out it from the socket directly.

• Donotdamagethepowercordunderanyconditionsoastoensuresafetyuse,donotusewhenthepower

cord is damaged or the plug is worn.

• Wornordamagedpowercordshallbereplacedinmanufacturer-authorizedmaintenancestations.

• Thepowerplugshouldbermlycontactedwiththesocketorelseresmightbecaused.Pleaseensure

that the grounding electrode of the power socket is equipped with a reliable grounding line.

• Pleaseturnothevalveoftheleakinggasandthenopenthedoorsandwindowsincaseofleakageofgas

and other ammable gases. Do not unplug the freezer and other electrical appliances considering that

sparkmaycauseare.

• Toensuresafety,itisnotrecommendedthattoplaceregulators,ricecookers,microwaveovensandother

appliances on the top of the freezer, those recommended by the manufacturer are not included. Do not

use electrical appliances in the food pan.

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1.4 Related warnings for use

• Donotarbitrarilydisassembleorreconstructthefreezer,nordamagetherefrigerantcircuit;maintenance

of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist.

• Damagedpowercordmustbereplacedbythemanufacturer,itsmaintenancedepartmentorrelated

professionals in order to avoid danger.

• Thegapsbetweenfreezerdoorsandbetweendoorsandfreezerbodyaresmall,benotednottoputyour

handintheseareastopreventfromsqueezingthenger.Pleasebegentlewhenopenthefreezerdoorto

avoid falling articles.

• Donotpickfoodsorcontainerswithwethandsinthefreezingchamberwhenthefreezerisrunning,

especially metal containers in order to avoid frostbite.

• Donotallowchildrentoenterorclimbthefreezertopreventthatchildrenaresealedinthefreezeror

children are injured by the falling freezer.

• Donotsprayorwashthefreezer;donotputthefreezerinmoistplaceseasytobesplashedwithwaterso

as not to aect the electrical insulation properties of the freezer.

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• Donotplaceheavyobjectsonthetopofthefreezerconsideringthatobjectsmayfallwhenopenthedoor,

and accidental injuries might be caused.

• Pleasepullouttheplugincaseofpowerfailureorcleaning.Donotconnectthefreezertopowersupply

withinveminutestopreventdamagestothecompressorduetosuccessivestarts.

1.5 Warnings related to placing items

• Donotputammable,explosive,volatileandhighlycorrosiveitemsinthefreezertopreventdamagesto

theproductorreaccidents.

• Donotplaceammableitemsnearthefreezertoavoidres.

• Thisproductishouseholdfreezerandshallbeonlysuitableforthestorageoffoods.Accordingtonational

standards, household freezer shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs or

biological products.

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• Donotplaceitemssuchasbottledorsealedcontainerofuidsuchasbottledbeersandbeveragesinthe

freezer to prevent bursts and other losses.

1.6 Warnings for energy

1) Freezer might not operate consistently when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of

the range of temperatures for which the freezer appliance is designed.

2) The fact that eervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or in

low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as water ices should not be

consumed too cold;

3) The need to not exceed the storage time recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food

and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in food-freezer and frozen-food storage compartments

or cabinets;

4) The precautions necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting

the refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.

5) The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning

could shorten the storage life.

6)Thenecessitythat,fordoorsorlidsttedwithlocksandkeys,thekeysbekeptoutofthereachofchildren

and not in the vicinity of the freezer appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked inside.

1.7 Warnings related to disposal

The freezer’s refrigerant and cyclopentane foam materials are combustible materials and discarded

freezersshouldbeisolatedfromresourcesandcannotbeburned.Pleasetransferthefreezertoqualied

professional recycling companies for processing to avoid damages to the environment or other hazards.

Please remove the door of the freezer and shelves which shall be properly placed to avoid accidents of

children entering and playing in the freezer.

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PART 2: PROPER USE OF FREEZER

2.1 Names of components

Door handle (optional)

Cabinet

Drainage hole

Lamp (optional)

Shelving basket

Power cord

Shutter

Temperature control

panel

(Thepictureaboveisonlyforreference.Theactualcongurationwilldependonthephysicalproductor

statement by the distributor)

• Thelowtemperatureoffreezermaykeepfoodfreshforalongtimeanditismainlyusedtostorefrozen

foods and making ice.

• Thefreezerissuitableforstorageofmeat,sh,shrimp,pastriesclassandotherfoodsnottobeconsumed

in short term.

• Chunksofmeatarepreferablytobedividedintosmallpiecesforeasyaccess.

Please be noted food shall be consumed within the shelf time.

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2.2 Temperature Control

• Connectthefreezertopowersupplyan“Power”indicatorwillshine;“Run”indicatorwillshinewhenthe

compressorisrunning;“ALARM”indicatorlightwhentheinsidetemperatureistoohigh.

• Thetemperatureofthefreezerisadjustedthroughthethermostatknob.Thenumber“1,2,3,4,5,6”donot

meanaspecictemperatures,thelowerthenumberis,thehigherthetemperatureinsidewillbeandvice

versa. The user can choose the right temperature zone according to their needs.

• “OFF”standsforstoppingworking.

(Thepictureaboveisonlyforreference.Theactualcongurationwilldependonthephysicalproductor

statement by the distributor)

2.3 Placement

• Beforeusingthefreezer,removeallpackagingmaterialsincludingbottomcushionsandfoampadsand

tapesinsidethefreezer,tearotheprotectivelmonthedoorandthefreezerbody.

• Thefreezershouldbeplacedinawell-ventilatedindoorplace;thegroundshallbeat,andsturdy.

• Keepawayfromheatandavoiddirectsunlight.Donotplacethefreezerinmoistorwateryplacesto

prevent rust or reduction of insulating eect.

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• Thetopspaceofthefreezershallbegreaterthan70cm,andthedistancesfrombothsidesandbackside

shall be more than 20cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

2.4 Start to use

• Thefreezershallstayforhalfanhourbeforeconnectingpowerwhenitisrstlystarted.

• Thefreezershallrun2to3hoursbeforeloadingfreshorfrozenfoods;thefreezershallrunformorethan4

hours in summer in advance considering that the ambient temperature is high.

2.5 Energy saving tips

• Theapplianceshouldbelocatedinthecoolestareaoftheroom,awayfromheatproducingappliancesor

heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.

• Lethotfoodscooltoroomtemperaturebeforeplacingintheappliance.Overloadingtheapplianceforces

the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.

• Besuretowrapfoodsproperly,andwipecontainersdrybeforeplacingthemintheappliance.Thiscuts

down on frost build-up inside the appliance.

• Appliancestoragebinshouldnotbelinedwithaluminumfoil,waxpaper,orpapertoweling.Liners

interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less ecient.

• Organizeandlabelfoodtoreducedooropeningsandextendedsearches.Removeasmanyitemsas

needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.

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PART 3: MAINTENANCE OF FREEZER

3.1 Cleaning

• Dustsbehindthefreezerandonthegroundshallbetimelycleanedtoimprovethecoolingeectand

energy saving.

• Checkthedoorgasketregularlytomakesuretherearenodebris.

Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.

• Theinteriorofthefreezershouldbecleanedregularlytoavoidodor.

• Pleaseturnothepowerbeforecleaning,removeallfood,basket,container,etc.

• Useasoftclothorspongetocleantheinsideofthefreezer,withtwotablespoonsofbakingsodaanda

quart of warm water. Then rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and let it dry

naturally before turning on the power.

• Forareasthatarediculttocleaninthefreezer(suchasgapsorcorners),itisrecommendedtowipethem

regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary, combined with some auxiliary tools (such as

thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterials accumulation in these areas.

• Donotusesoap,detergent,scrubpowder,spraycleaner,etc.,asthesemaycauseodorsintheinteriorof

the freezer or contaminated food.

• Cleanthebasketswithasoftclothdampenedwithsoapywaterordiluteddetergent.

Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.

• Wipetheoutersurfaceofthefreezerwithasoftclothdampenedwithsoapywater,detergent,etc.,and

then wipe dry.

• Donotusehardbrushes,cleansteelballs,wirebrushes,abrasives(suchastoothpastes),organicsolvents

(such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items, which may damage the

freezer surface and interior. Boiling water and organic solvents such as benzene may deform or damage

plastic parts.

• Donotrinsedirectlywithwaterorotherliquidsduringcleaningtoavoidshortcircuitsoraectelectrical

insulation after immersion.

Please unplug the freezer for defrost and cleaning.

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3.2 Defrost

• Freezershallbemanuallydefrosted.

Unplug the freezer and open the freezer door, remove foods and shelving basket before defrosting; Open

the outow hole and drainage hole (and place water container at the outow hole); indoor frost will

naturally melt, wipe the defrost water with a dry, soft cloth. When the frost softens, an ice scraper might be

used to the accelerate de-icing process.

• Pleaseremovethefoodandputinacoolplacewhendefrostingbeforeremovingaccessories.

Other mechanical devices or other means shall not be used to accelerate except those recommended by

the manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

3.3 Stop using

• Powerfailure:Foodscanbepreservedforacoupleofhourseveninsummerincaseofpowerfailure;itis

recommended to reduce the frequency of opening door and do not put fresh foods into the freezer.

• Long-timenonuse:Pleaseunplugthefreezerleftunusedforalongtimeforcleaning.

Keep the door open to avoid the bad odor.

• Moving:Donotturnupsideorvibratethefreezer,thecarryinganglecannotbegreaterthan45°.

Do not hold the door and hinge when moving this unit.

Continuous operation is recommended when the freezer is started. Please do not stop the freezer under

normal circumstances so as not to aect the freezer´s service life.

EN - 18

PART 4: TROUBLE SHOOTING

The following simple issues can be handled by the user. Please call the after-sale service department if the

issues are not settled.

Inoperation Whether the freezer is plugged and connected to power;

Low voltage;

Whether temperature control knob is in the work area;

Failure power or tripping circuit.

Odor Odorous foods should closely wrapped;

Whether foods are rotten;

Whether the interior shall be cleaned.

Long-term operation of

compressor

It is normal that freezer operates for longer time in summer when the

ambient temperature is higher;

Do not put too much food in the freezer at one time;

Do not put foods until they are cooled;

Frequent opening of freezer door.

Thick frost layer (defrost is needed)

Illuminating light does not

shine

Whether the freezer is connected to power, whether the light is damaged.

The freezer door can not be

properly closed

The freezer door is stuck by food packages;

Too much food;

Unbalanced freezer.

Loud noises Whether the oor is at, whether the placement of freezer is stable;

Whether the freezer accessories are properly placed.

Transient diculty in door

opening

After refrigeration, there will be pressure dierence between the inside and

outside of the freezer to result in transient diculty in door opening. This is

a normal physical phenomenon.

Freezer enclosure heat

Condensation

The freezer enclosure may emit heat during operation specially in

summer, this is caused by the radiation of the condenser, and it is a normal

phenomenon.

Condensation: condensation phenomenon will be detected on the exterior

surface and door seals of the freezer when the ambient humidity is large,

this is a normal phenomenon, and the condensation can be wiped away

with a dry towel.

Airow sound

Buzz

Clatter

Refrigerants circulating in the refrigerant lines will produce eruption of

sound and grunts which is normal does not aect the cooling eect.

Buzz will be generated by running compressor specially when starting up

or shutting down.

The solenoid valve or electric switch valve will clatter which is a normal

phenomenon and does not aect the operation.

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