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ÖKO-LAVAMA T 88840 update The envir onmentally friendly washing machine User information[...]
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2 Dear Customer , Please read this instruction book car efully before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully under stand th e safety instructions on the fir st pages of this instruction book. Retain the instruction book for futur e reference, and pass it on to any fu tu re o wn ers . 1 The warning triangle and / or key words ( Warn in g! , Ca[...]
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3 Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 En[...]
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4 Wash programme progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 Washing cycle complete / removin g the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7 Programme Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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5 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Inlet Hose C[...]
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Operating Instructions 6 Oper ating Instructions 1 Safety The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standar ds and the German A ppliance Safety Law . However , we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to inform you about the following safety information. Prior to initial start-up • Observe the &qu[...]
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Operating Instructions 7 Child Safety • P ackaging materials (e.g. films, st yrofoam) can be danger ous for chil- dren. Ther e is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging well away from children. • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to tamper with the contro ls or play with the appliance. • P ets and c[...]
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Operating Instructions 8 2 Disposal Packaging Dispose of the packaging material correctly . All packaging materials used are envir onmentally friendly an d can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. • Plastic parts can be recycled and ar e identified as follows: • Cardboar d packaging is manufactur ed from recycled paper and shou[...]
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Operating Instructions 9 Description of the Appliance Fr ont view Deter gent dispenser drawer Detergent dispenser drawer Main door Screw feet (height- adjustable); rear left: Automatic adjustment foot Control panel Flap in front of drain pump Rating plate (behind door) Pre-wash detergent / soaking agent or water softening agent if used Main wash de[...]
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Operating Instructions 10 Contr ol panel Pr ogramme selector The progr amme selector is used to select the type of wash cycle (for example, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) and the water temperatur e accor ding to type of washing. OFF Switches the washing machine off; at all other positions the machine is ON. To amend pr og[...]
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Operating Instructions 11 STARCHING Separate star ching, separate conditioning, separate tr eatment of damp clothes (1 rinse, liquid conditioner is washed in from the æ compart- ment, spin). This can also be selected if a separa te rinse is necessary . In this case, you do not need to add anything to the compartment. DRAIN To dr ain the water afte[...]
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Operating Instructions 12 EASY IRON Wash pr ogr amme at 40 °C for easy-care items which, after this pr o- gramme, ar e to be ironed only lightly or not at all. 2 ENERGY SAVING Special energy and water saving pr ogramme at about 60 °C, for lightly to normally soiled Cottons/Colour eds (cotton/linen), with extended wash time. Pr ogramme option butt[...]
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Operating Instructions 13 TIME SAVER Reduced wash progr amme for lightly soiled washing, cons isting of 3 stages with the COTT ONS/LINEN, EASY -CARES progr amme, and two stages with the other progr ammes. Pr ogrammable functions The progr ammable functions Extr a Rinse (RINSE+), Water Cooling and Variomatic Spin ar e described in the Chapter “Wha[...]
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Operating Instructions 14 Consumption values and pr ogr amme times The following table gives the values for selected programmes under normal conditions. The energy and water consumed depend on the se- lected progr amme settings (additional functions), as well as external conditions such as wate r temperatur e or type of detergent. The tables do, ho[...]
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Operating Instructions 15 What does "UPDA TE" mean? The contr ol system of your washin g machine is fully electr onic. The software which determines this co ntrol system can be repr ogrammed. If a further improvement to washing technology is introduced by AEG, then your machine can be updated. The cost of the UPDATE will be ad- vised at t[...]
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Operating Instructions 16 Befor e the first wash 0 Run a washing programme without la undry (selecting CO TT ONS/LINEN, EASY -CARES 95, with half the normal amount of deter gent). This removes any residues fr om the drum which may have been left during manufacturing. Pr eparing for a wash cycle Sorting and pr eparing the washing • Sort the washin[...]
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Operating Instructions 17 T ypes of washing and care symbols Care symbols help you to choose the correct wash pr ogramme. Washing should be sorted by type and accor ding to care symbols. The temperatur es indicated on the ca re symbols ar e the maximum wash temperatur es. Cottons ç Cotton and linen items with this ca re symbol ar e not sensitive t[...]
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Operating Instructions 18 Deter gent and Conditioners Which deter gent and conditioners ? Only use detergents and conditioner s that are suitable for use in wash- ing machines. Alway s follow th e manufacturer's instructions. Quantities of deter gent and conditioners ? The quantity to be used will depend on: • degree of soiling of the washin[...]
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Operating Instructions 19 Running a washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 1. Set the appropriate washing pr ogramme: – Set the progr amme and temperatur e using the progr amme selector – Select any progr amme options if re quired 2. Change the Spin Speed / select RINSE HOLD as necessary . 3. Set the[...]
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Operating Instructions 20 Setting the wa sh pr ogramme 3 For the appropriate pr ogramme, corr ect temperatur e and possible pro- gramme options suitable for any type of washing, see "Pr ogramme T a- bles". 0 1. Select the desired wash pr ogr amme and temperatur e with the pr o- gramme selector . The selected pr o- gramme lights up. The Mu[...]
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Operating Instructions 21 Selecting Spin Speed /Rinse Hold 0 Selecting the Spin Speed for the final rinse (if necessary): Keep pr essing the Spin Speed button, until the desired speed appear s on the display . • P ossible speeds are 1800, 1400, 1200, 1 000, 800, 600 or 400 r evolu- tions per minute. • When the " 0 " symbol is displaye[...]
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Operating Instructions 22 Setting the Delay Ti mer/Soaking time Delay Timer The DELA Y TIMER button lets you delay the start of a wash programme for up to 19 hours. 0 1. Select a wash progr amme. 2. Press the DELA Y TIMER button. 3. Press the ST ART/P AUSE button. When a time delay has been set, DELA Y TIMER lights up. Press the DELA Y TIMER button[...]
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Operating Instructions 23 Opening and closing the door 0 To open: Press the DOOR/LIGHT button. The door springs open. 0 To close: push the door firmly shut When the machine is switch ed on, the DOOR/LIGHT dis- play shows whether the door can be opened: 3 The drum is illuminated when the door is open. The drum light goes off automatically after appr[...]
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Operating Instructions 24 Adding deter gent/ conditioners 3 For instructions concerning deter gent and conditioner s, see Section “Detergents and conditioners” . 0 1. Open the detergent dispenser additives drawer : pr ess the flap so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), and pull out the drawer (2). 2. Add the detergent/condit ioners. 3. Push [...]
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Operating Instructions 25 3 If using liquid detergents/tablets: Add liquid detergent or tablets in the quantity r ecommended by the washing detergent manufactur er . Add liquid detergent with the dosage container provided by the deter gent manufacturer . Starting the wash pr ogramme 0 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Start the washing progr [...]
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Operating Instructions 26 W ash progr amme pr ogress Progr amme Progress Display Prior to the start, the progr amme steps chosen are dis- played by the progr amme progr ess display . During the wash progr amme the current pr ogramme step is dis- played. Multi-display The expected time remaining (in minutes) to the end of the progr amme is shown in [...]
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Operating Instructions 27 Stopping the programme 0 To stop the washing machine before the pr ogramme has ended, turn the progr amme selector to OFF . 3 The wash progr amme can be temporarily interrupted at any time by pressing the ST ART / PAUSE button. It is then re-started by pr essing the button ag ain. W ashing cycle complete / removing the was[...]
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Operating Instructions 28 5. After the wash, pull out the deter gen t dispenser drawer slightly to al- low it to dry . Leave the door slightly open to air the inside of the wash- ing machine. 3 If the OVER DOSING i ndicator illumina tes, then too mu ch detergent was used in the washing pr ogramme just com- pleted. Observe the dosing recommendations[...]
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Operating Instructions 29 Pr ogr amme Tables Wa sh i n g The tables do not show all the possibl e settings, only those most likely to be selected for everyday purposes. Type of washing, Care symbol max. load 1) (Dryweight) 2) Progr amme selector Tem pe rat ure [i n °C ] P ossible Progr amme options or functions Cottons/Colo ureds 3) è ç 5k g ENE[...]
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Operating Instructions 30 Separ ate Rinsing/Conditioning / Star ching / Tr eating Separ ate Spinning Silk/Handwash ï 1k g SILK / P 30 TIME SAVER 1) The load amount inquiry oper ates in accor dance with the EN 6 0456 standard load. 2) A 10 litr e bucket holds ar ound 2.5 kg of dry clothes (cotton). 3) Progr amme settings for testing in accordance w[...]
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Operating Instructions 31 Maintenance and Cleaning Contr ol panel Important! Do not use househol d furniture polish or abrasive cleaner s to clean panel and operating parts. 0 Wipe over the operating panels wi th a damp cloth. Use warm water . Deter gent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser dr awer should be cleaned fr om time to time. 0 1. Pul[...]
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Operating Instructions 32 7. Use a brush to clean the entire compartment area of the washing machine, particularly also the nozzles on the top side of the compartment. 8. Set the deter gent dispensing drawer into the guide tr acks and push it in. Wa sh i n g Ma c h i n e D r u m The washing machine dru m is made from rust-fr ee stainless steel. An [...]
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Operating Instructions 33 What to do if... T rouble Shooting If the appliance is not working correc tly , please carry out the following checks befor e contacting your local Service Force Centr e. Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installati on, a char ge will be made even[...]
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Operating Instructions 34 The washing machine vibrates when operat- ing or is noisy . The transi t packaging has not been re moved. Remove the transit p ackag- ing as described in the In- stallation and Connect ion instructions. The machine is not level. Adjust the feet accor ding to the Insta llation an d Connec- tion instructions. There is very l[...]
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Operating Instructions 35 The dr ain pump runs constantly , even when the machine is switched off. The Aqua Control anti-flood system has been activated . Close the water tap, r emove the mains plug and inform your local Service Force Cen- tre. Fabric softener was not rinsed in, the æ compartment is filled with water . The insert in the compart- m[...]
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Operating Instructions 36 Remnants of deter gent are building up in the deter gent drawer . The water tap is not fully opened. T urn the water tap on fully . The inlet hose filter in the coupling of the inlet ho se at the tap is blocked. Close the water ta p. Unscrew the inlet hose from the wat er tap and fr om the machine. Clean the filter . The r[...]
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Operating Instructions 37 If the washing r esults are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are pr esent in the drum • Insufficient detergent has been added. • Incorrect deter gent was used. • Stains were not pr e-treated. • Progr amme or temperatur e was not set correctly . • If using modular detergents, th[...]
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Operating Instructions 38 Carrying out an emer gency emptying • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water , emergency emptying must be carried out. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below fr eezing temperatur es might occur , emergenc y emptying must be carried out. Furthermore: unscr ew the inlet hose fr om the [...]
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Operating Instructions 39 When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug secur ely into the em ergency emptying hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency emptyi n g hose in its holder . 8. Put on the flap and close. Emer gency unlocking of the door If the door cannot be opened, it can be opened using the emergency un[...]
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Operating Instructions 40 3. Unscr ew the dr ain pump cove r in an anti-clockwise direction and pull it out. 4. Remove any foreign objects and fabric lint from the pump housing. 5. Replace the pump cover . Laterally insert the webs on the cover into the guide slots and screw on the cover in a clock- wise direction. 6. Close the emergency emptying h[...]
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Operating Instructions 41 Additional rinse cycle (RINSE+) The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. However , for people who suffer fr om allergies to deter gents, it can be helpful to rinse with extra water . 3 If this function is selected, an extra rinse is added to the CO TTONS/ LINEN, EASY -CARES, EASY IRON and DELI CATE[...]
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Operating Instructions 42 W ater cooling It may be necessary to cool the water before dr aining, to prevent ther- mal damage to the plastic outlet pipes. 3 The water is cooled before dr aining out at the end of the main wash (by adding cold water). (This setting is only available with the COTT ONS/LINEN, EASY -CARES progr ammes, with temperatur es [...]
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Operating Instructions 43 Additional rinse cycl e and water cooling Y ou can combine the additional rinse and water cooling functions. Set the two functions as described under "Additional rinse cycle" and "Water cooling". V ariomatic spin The variomatic spin is integrated into the final spin. The washing does not cling to the si[...]
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Operating Instructions 44 Pr ogr amme Protection To pr otect a progr amme setting agai nst unintent ional changes or tam- pering (for example, progr amme selector turned or buttons pressed ac- cidentally , etc.), set the Progr amme Protection. This will pr otect your washing from damage. 3 The Progr amme Protection can be set or r eleased at any ti[...]
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Operating Instructions 45 Child Safety Featur e If the child safety featur e is set, the door cannot be closed and no washing progr amme can be started. Setting the child safety feature 0 Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the door clock- wise as far as it will go. 1 Warning! The rotary knob must not be in a vertical position after[...]
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Installation and connection instructions 46 Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Pr ecautions • When moving do not tilt the washin g machine onto its fr ont or onto its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to pr event the pos- sibility of the electronic components becoming wet. • Before installation inspect t[...]
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Installation and connec tion instructions 47 Installation of the appliance T ransporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right hand side (viewed from the fr ont). This is to pr event the possibility of the electronic components becoming wet. • Never transport the unit without the transport packaging and b[...]
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Installation and connection instructions 48 3 The special spanner A and the caps B (2 each) and C (1 each) are supplied with it. 3. Remove the screw D, including the compr ession spring with the special spanner A. 4. Cover the hole with the cap C. Important! When fitting the plastic caps, press until they snap into the rear panel secur ely . 5. Rem[...]
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Installation and connec tion instructions 49 Installation-Site pr eparation • The installation surface must be clea n, dry and level. Do no t install on a deep pile carpet. • Minor unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by laying pieces of wood, card or sim ilar materials, but should always be compensated for by adjusting [...]
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Installation and connection instructions 50 Levelling the appliance 3 Self adjusting foot: The rear foot of your washing machine is designed like a spring leg. This makes the mach ine very stable even at high spin speeds. If the washing machine is still not stable during spinning, proceed as follows: 0 1. Set the three adjust able feet to the nomin[...]
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Installation and connec tion instructions 51 Electrical Connection Any electrical work requir ed to inst all this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 WARNING - THIS APPLIA NCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make[...]
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Installation and connection instructions 52 P ermanen t Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the requ ir ed load in compliance with the current [...]
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Installation and connec tion instructions 53 W ater connection 3 The washing machine is provided with safety devices pr eventing back- contamination of the water supply and complies with local water au- thority requir ements. This appliance is designed to be pe rmanently plumbed into your home’s water supply . Before connecting up the machine to [...]
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Installation and connection instructions 54 Inlet Hose Connection A pressur e hose 1.5 m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is requir ed, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose scr ew conn ections offered by your local Serv- ice Force Centr e is permissible. – Hose sets in lengths of 2.2 m, 3.5 m and 5 m are avail[...]
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Installation and connec tion instructions 55 Wa te r D ra in a g e The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed usin g the plas tic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring ther e is an air br eak between the drain hose [...]
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Installation and connection instructions 56 If you intend the dr ain hose fr om the washing machine to empty into a sink, make sure tha t the sink is empty and the plug hose is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. Important! The end o f the drainage hose must not be submerged in the pumped-out water . Otherwise, the water could be s[...]
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Installation and connec tion instructions 57 T echnical data Dimensions (dimensions in mm) Height Adjustment approx. +1 0 / -5 mm Load (depending on the progr amme) max. 5 kg Area of use Domestic Drum speed, spinning see r ating plate Water pr essure 1-1 0 bar (=1 0-1 00 N /cm 2 = 0 .1-1.0 Mpa)[...]
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Warranty conditions 58 W arr anty conditions Gr eat Britain Standar d guar antee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if withi n 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part ther eof is proved to be defective by r eas on only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discr etion repair or r eplace the same FREE OF CH[...]
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Index 62 Index A Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 , 28 , 35 Automatic adjustment foot . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 50 C Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 , 45 Circulation pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Coloureds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 , 29 , 30 Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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Service & Spare Parts 63 Service & Spar e P arts If the event of your appliance r equir ing service, or if you wish to pur- chase spare parts, please contact Service For ce by telephoning: Y our telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service For ce Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Servic e Force[...]
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