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Operating and installation instructions
Fridge freezer
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.
en-GB
M.-Nr. 09 939 820

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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Fridge freezer 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. en-GB M.-Nr. 09 939 820...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 13 How to save energy.....................  14 Guide to the appliance .................. 16 Control panel ......................16 Symbols......................... 17 Optional accessories..................... 19 Switching on and off ...................  20 Before using for the first time ................20 Operating the appliance ..................
  • Page 3 Cleaning the interior and accessories ..............51 Cleaning the door seal ..................52 Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................52 After cleaning ......................53 Problem solving guide .................. 54 Noises........................ 63 Miele@home...................... 64 After Sales / Guarantee.................. 66 Information for dealers .................. 67 Demo mode ......................67...
  • Page 4 Contents Electrical connection .................. 69 Installation...................... 70 Side-by-side ......................70 Location......................... 70 Climate range .................... 70 Ventilation ......................71 Before installing the appliance ................72 Building-in dimensions .................. 74 Limiting the opening angle of the door .............  75 Changing the door hinging .................  76 Installing the appliance..................
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    The appliance is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
  • Page 6 Warning and Safety instructions  The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
  • Page 7 In the event of any damage: – avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark, – disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply, – ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and – contact the Miele Service Department.
  • Page 8  If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger.  Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a multi-socket adapter or extension lead.
  • Page 9 Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.  Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
  • Page 10  Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept...
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Cleaning and care  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 use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this appliance.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions 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.  Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes.
  • Page 13: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic equipment often contain valuable materials. They The packaging is designed to protect also contain materials which, if handled the appliance from damage during or disposed of incorrectly, could be transportation.
  • Page 14: How To Save Energy

    How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Installation site / In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated Maintenance room. Protected from direct In direct sunlight. sunlight. Not near to a heat source Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
  • Page 15 How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy consumption consumption Drawers and shelves arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered. Only open the door when Frequent opening of the necessary and for as short a door for long periods will time as possible.
  • Page 16: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Control panel a On/Off sensor g OK sensor for confirming a selection for the whole appliance h For setting the temperature b Optical interface ( = warmer) (for Service technicians only) Selector sensor in settings mode c For selecting the refrigerator and i Sensor for accessing or leaving freezer sections...
  • Page 17: Symbols

    Choice of sensor tone and door and temperature alarm tone  Miele@home Only visible when a communication module or communication stick is fitted and signed on (see "Miele@home")  Display brightness For adjusting the brightness of the display settings ...
  • Page 18 Guide to the appliance a Control panel b Fan c Door shelf / Egg tray d Adjustable shelf e Adjustable shelf with lighting (FlexiLight) f Bottle shelf g Bottle rack h Interior lighting Fruit and vegetable drawer i Fruit and vegetable drawer j Condensate channel and drain hole k Freezer drawers...
  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    Guide to the appliance Optional accessories A range of useful Miele accessories and care products are available for your appliance. Stainless steel care The stainless steel cleaning cloth is impregnated with stainless steel conditioner for optimum cleaning and protection. Each application of the stainless steel...
  • Page 20: Switching On And Off

     Attach the bottle holder centrally along the rear edge of the bottle Tip: We recommend treating stainless shelf, as shown. steel surfaces with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent immediately after - Cool pack removing the protective foil, (see "Guide to the appliance - Optional ...
  • Page 21: Operating The Appliance

    Switching on and off When the refrigerator door is open, the Operating the appliance interior lighting will come on and the A light touch of the finger on the adjustable shelf LED lighting will sensors is all that is required to operate become brighter until it has reached its this appliance.
  • Page 22: Switching Off

    Switching on and off Individual settings can be set for each Switching off section.  Touch the On/Off sensor. If this does not work, the safety lock  Touch the sensor for the section you is still activated. want to adjust the settings for. The temperature display will go out and The sensor that has been selected is the mains connection symbol ...
  • Page 23: Switching The Refrigerator Section Back On Again

    Switching on and off Switching the refrigerator section Switching off for longer back on again periods of time The refrigerator section can also be  If, during a long absence, the switched back on again separately. appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut, there is a danger of mould building up inside the appliance.
  • Page 24: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct . . . in the refrigerator section temperature for storing food in the We recommend a temperature of 4 °C appliance. Micro-organisms will cause in the refrigerator section. food which is not stored at the correct temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
  • Page 25: Temperature Display

    The correct temperature Temperature display Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections In normal operation the display shows The temperatures for the refrigerator the average, current temperature in and freezer sections are set the refrigerator section and the independently of one another.
  • Page 26 The correct temperature The following information shows in the If you have adjusted the temperature, display while the sensors are being wait for approx. 6 hours if the touched: appliance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is –...
  • Page 27: Using Super Cool, Super Freeze And Dynamic Cooling

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching off Super cool Super cool function The Super cool function switches off The Super cool function can be used to automatically after approx. 12 hours. rapidly reduce the temperature in the The appliance will then continue to refrigerator section to its lowest setting work at normal power.
  • Page 28: Super Freeze Function

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching off Super freeze Super freeze function The Super freeze function will switch Switch on Super freeze before putting itself off automatically after approx. 30 - fresh food into the freezer.  65 hours. The quantity of fresh food This helps food to freeze quickly and placed in the freezer will determine the retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours...
  • Page 29: Dynamic Cooling Function

    Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching on Dynamic cooling Dynamic cooling function When the Dynamic cooling function is not switched on, the natural circulation of air in the appliance will cause different temperature zones in the refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will ...
  • Page 30 Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling Switching off Dynamic cooling  Touch the sensor for the refrigerator section. The symbol for the refrigerator section is highlighted in yellow.  Touch the Dynamic cooling sensor so that it is no longer highlighted in yellow.
  • Page 31: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a  If the temperature in the freezer warning system which ensures that the remains above -18 °C for a long temperature in the freezer cannot rise time, check that the frozen food has unnoticed and to avoid energy being not started to defrost.
  • Page 32: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Switching the door alarm off early Door alarm If the noise disturbs you, you can The appliance is fitted with a warning switch the alarm off if you wish. system to avoid increased energy consumption and food becoming warm if the door is left open.
  • Page 33: Selecting Further Settings

    Selecting further settings Certain settings on the appliance can Safety lock  only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to prevent: When in settings mode, the door alarm and other fault messages are – the appliance being switched off by automatically deactivated although the mistake, alarm symbol ...
  • Page 34: Audible Tones

    Selecting further settings Audible tones  The appliance has audible tones such as the sensor tone and the door and temperature alarms.  By touching the  or  sensor, you can now select whether the safety You can switch the sensor tone or the lock is activated or deactivated: door alarm tone on or off but you 0: the safety lock is deactivated...
  • Page 35: Display Brightness

    Selecting further settings Display brightness  The display brightness can be adjusted to suit lighting conditions in the room.  By touching the  or sensor you The display brightness can be adjusted can now select: in steps from 1 to 3. The factory default 0: sensor tone off;...
  • Page 36: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting further settings Sabbath mode  The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious observance.  By touching the  or  sensor you can now alter the brightness of the The following are switched off: display: – the interior lighting when the door is 1: dimmest setting opened, 2: medium setting...
  • Page 37 Selecting further settings As soon as the  symbol goes out in Switching on Sabbath mode the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on.  Switch off Sabbath mode after the Sabbath has passed.  Touch the settings sensor. Switching off Sabbath mode All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the ...
  • Page 38: Storing Food In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section  This appliance has Dynamic cooling, Danger of explosion. which helps to keep an even Do not store explosive materials in temperature when the fan is running, the appliance or any products making the difference between the containing propellants (e.g.
  • Page 39: Food Which Is Not Suitable For Storage In The Refrigerator Section

    Storing food in the refrigerator section Food which is not suitable for Storing food correctly storage in the refrigerator Food should generally be stored section covered or packaged in the refrigerator section. This will prevent Not all food is suitable for refrigeration food smells from affecting other food, at temperatures below 5°C as some food from drying out, and also any...
  • Page 40: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Adjustable shelves with lighting Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf The LED lighting is located in the stainless steel trim of the adjustable  Push the door/bottle shelf upwards, shelves. You can illuminate the then remove it by pulling it forwards refrigerator section as you wish by ...
  • Page 41: Moving And Fitting The Bottle Holder

    Adjusting the interior fittings Moving and fitting the bottle Removing and replacing the holder fruit and vegetable drawer The fruit and vegetable drawer is on telescopic runners and can be removed for filling, emptying or cleaning purposes.  Pull out the drawer as far as it will go, and then lift it up and out.
  • Page 42: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity Storing frozen food To ensure that fresh food placed in the When buying frozen food to store in freezer freezes through to the core as your freezer, check quickly as possible, the maximum –...
  • Page 43: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food before freezing, but care should be Home freezing taken as the taste of some spices Only freeze fresh food which is in a alters when frozen. good condition. – Placing hot foods or drinks in the freezer causes food that is already Hints on home freezing frozen to partially thaw and increases...
  • Page 44 Freezing and storing food  Make a note of the contents and the - Freezing the maximum amount (see data plate) date of freezing on the packaging. Ensure ventilation slots at the back Before placing food in the freezer of the freezer section are always free section from obstruction.
  • Page 45 Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting The storage life of food is very variable, Frozen food can be defrosted in even at a constant temperature of different ways: -18 °C. Decomposition processes also – in a microwave oven, take place in frozen food, albeit at a very reduced speed.
  • Page 46: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Freezing and storing food Using accessories  Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted Ice cubes food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
  • Page 47 Freezing and storing food Tip: When placing fresh food in the freezer, use the cool pack to separate the fresh food from the food which is already frozen so that the frozen food does not begin to thaw. Tip: The cool pack can also be used in a cool bag to keep food or drinks cool for a short period of time.
  • Page 48: Defrosting

    Defrosting Refrigerator section Freezer section The refrigerator section defrosts The appliance is equipped with a "Frost automatically. free" system. The freezer defrosts automatically. Condensate and frost can build up on the back wall of the refrigerator section The moisture generated in the whilst the compressor is running.
  • Page 49: Cleaning And Care

    We recommend treating stainless steel circuit. surfaces with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent (see "Guide to the Do not use a steam cleaning appliance - Optional accessories"). appliance to clean the appliance.
  • Page 50: Preparing The Appliance For Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Preparing the appliance for  The stainless steel trim with LED cleaning lighting has a metal disc (contacts) at the front left corner which supply  Switch the appliance off. power to the LED lighting. The display goes out and cooling is These can become damaged when switched off.
  • Page 51: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    Cleaning and care Dismantling the bottle and door Cleaning the interior and shelves accessories  The stainless steel trim on the Clean the appliance at least once a bottle and door shelves is not month. suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher. Remove the trim before cleaning the Remove soiling immediately to prevent door shelves in a dishwasher.
  • Page 52: Cleaning The Door Seal

    Tip: It is important to treat the stainless steel trim with Miele stainless steel conditioning agent each time it is cleaned. This will protect the surface and help prevent re-soiling.
  • Page 53: After Cleaning

    Cleaning and care After cleaning  Replace all shelves and accessories in the appliance.  Reconnect to the mains and switch the appliance back on.  Switch on the Super freeze function for a while so that the freezer section can cool down quickly.
  • Page 54: Problem Solving Guide

     Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician. Problem Cause and remedy The appliance is not...
  • Page 55 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor is The ventilation gaps have been covered or become switching on more too dusty. frequently and for  Do not block the ventilation gaps. longer periods of time.  Dust the ventilation gaps regularly. The temperature in the The doors have been opened too frequently, or a appliance is too low.
  • Page 56 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The compressor comes This is not a fault. The set temperature is too high. on less and less often  Adjust the temperature. and for shorter periods  Check the temperature again after 24 hours. of time.
  • Page 57 Problem solving guide Display warnings Message Cause and remedy The safety lock is activated. The  symbol is lit up in You cannot switch the appliance off. the display.  Deactivate the lock (see "Selecting settings - Activating or deactivating the safety lock"). The alarm symbol ...
  • Page 58 Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. "F0 to F9" appears in There is a fault. the display.  Call the Miele Service Department. There is a fault. "FE*" appears in the  Call the Miele Service Department. display.
  • Page 59 Danger of electric shock. There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician.  Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
  • Page 60 Danger of electric shock. There are live electrical components under the lighting cover. The LED lighting may only be repaired or replaced by a Miele authorised service technician.  Danger of injury from LED lighting. Light intensity corresponds to laser beam class 1/1M.
  • Page 61 Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy The LED lighting is not Liquid has spilt onto the LED lighting on one of the working on any of the shelves or the metal discs (contacts) in the left-hand shelves. shelf supports. The safety switch off mechanism has switched off the LED lighting on all the shelves.
  • Page 62 Problem solving guide Other problems Problem Cause and remedy The door to the freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening will not open because it and closing the door is preventing the door from has been opened and opening.
  • Page 63: Noises

    Noises Normal What causes them noises Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blubb, A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating blubb ...
  • Page 64: Miele@Home

    Miele@home a Miele@home communication enabled appliance b Miele@home communication stick XKS3000Z or communication module XKM3000Z c Miele@home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality d Miele@home Gateway XGW3000 e WiFi router f Connection to a Home automation system g Smartphone, Tablet PC, Laptop...
  • Page 65 Miele@home Please note that the Miele@home and – In Germany, network enabled SuperVision system is currently only appliances can be integrated into the available in selected countries. QIVICON Smart Home Platform instead of the Miele@home Gateway This appliance / is network enabled (www.qivicon.de).
  • Page 66: After Sales / Guarantee

    See end of this booklet for contact been resolved as described in this details. booklet. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate inside your appliance.
  • Page 67: Information For Dealers

    Information for dealers Demo mode  The appliance can be demonstrated in the showroom or at exhibitions in "Demo mode". In this mode the control  Place your finger on the  sensor, panel and interior lighting are active but and leave it there. the compressor remains switched off, so that the appliance does not cool down.
  • Page 68 Information for dealers Switching off Demo mode The  symbol is lit up in the display.  Touch the  or  sensor until 0 appears (means: Demo mode is switched off).  Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the  symbol flashes.
  • Page 69: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection The appliance is supplied with a power Do not connect the appliance to the cable and moulded plug ready for mains electricity supply by an extension connection to an AC 230 V 50 Hz lead. Extension leads do not guarantee supply.
  • Page 70: Installation

    Installation Side-by-side  In environments with high humidity condensation can build up The KFNS 37432 iD freezer has two on the exterior of the appliance. foamed in side-wall heaters enabling This can cause corrosion of the them to be installed side-by-side with other appliances.
  • Page 71: Ventilation

    Installation – The ventilation cross-sections in the Ventilation plinth, housing unit and above the  If the ventilation gaps given are appliance must each provide an not observed, the compressor will unobstructed airflow of at least run more frequently and for longer 200 cm²...
  • Page 72: Before Installing The Appliance

    Installation Top ventilation gap Before installing the appliance The ventilation gap at the top of the  Take the accessory pack which appliance can be constructed in includes installation parts and other different ways: accessories out of the appliance and remove the packaging strap holding the door in place.
  • Page 73 Installation  Open the appliance door and remove the red safety catch  (depending on model).
  • Page 74: Building-In Dimensions

    Before installation, ensure the housing unit is the correct size. The specified ventilation cross-sections must be maintained in order to ensure the correct functioning of the appliance. Niche height [mm] Freezer section [mm] KFN 37432 iD, KFNS 37432 iD 1772 – 1788...
  • Page 75: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Door

    Limiting the opening angle of the door The door hinges are set ex works to enable the door to be opened wide. However if the opening angle of the door needs to be limited for any reason, the hinge can be adjusted to accommodate this.
  • Page 76: Changing The Door Hinging

    Changing the door hinging  Open both appliance doors. Two people are needed for changing the door hinging.  Remove the shelves/bottle shelf from the appliance door. The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand hinging is required, the hinges must be changed. To change the door hinging, you will need the following tools: ...
  • Page 77 Changing the door hinging  Slightly loosen screws  and  in  Undo screws  completely. the hinges.  Fit bracket  on the opposite side  Push doors  and  outwards and and loosely fit screws . take them off their hinges.
  • Page 78 Changing the door hinging Carry out the following steps on both doors. To remove the soft-close mechanism Warning. The soft-close mechanism snaps shut when dismantled. Danger of injury.  Place the door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. ...
  • Page 79 Changing the door hinging To secure the soft-close mechanism  Turn the appliance door over again so that the outer side is now facing downwards.  Screw holder  onto the hinge and tighten securely.  Push appliance doors  and  onto ...
  • Page 80: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance To install the appliance, you will need Two people are required for installing the following tools: the appliance.  Install the appliance in a stable, solid housing unit, positioned on an even and level floor.  Secure the housing unit against tipping.
  • Page 81 Installing the appliance Parts required for installation – required for fitting the furniture doors: All installation parts are number coded. This coding is also used in the installation instructions. – required for installing the appliance in its housing unit: All fitting instructions given are for a right-hand hinged appliance.
  • Page 82 Installing the appliance Preparing the appliance  Position the appliance in front of the housing unit.  Screw fixing bracket  using hex screw  to the pre-drilled holes in the appliance door. Using the pre- drilled holes in the appliance door, secure a second pair of fixing brackets ...
  • Page 83 Installing the appliance With 16 mm thick unit walls:  Clip spacers  and  on the right- hand side of the hinges.  Open both appliance doors.  Remove cover .  Secure part  using screws  loosely into the top left-hand side of the appliance.
  • Page 84 Installing the appliance Installing the appliance  Push the appliance into the niche until all fixing brackets are in line with the front edge of the furniture side wall.  Carefully remove the protective foil from sealing strip .  Fix sealing strip  flush with the front of the appliance on the door opening side.
  • Page 85 Installing the appliance  Check the position of the fixing Securing the appliance in the bracket at the top and bottom front niche edge of the furniture side wall again. This will create a gap all round of 42 mm to the front edges of the housing unit side walls.
  • Page 86 Installing the appliance  Snap off any protruding ends from the fixing bracket. They are no longer required.  Replace covers  and  on the fixing brackets.  Push the loose bracket against the furniture wall.  Secure fixing bracket  to the housing unit side wall with screw .
  • Page 87: Fitting The Furniture Doors

    Installing the appliance For additional stability of the appliance Fitting the furniture doors in the unit, push the rods supplied in The furniture door must be at least underneath the appliance between it 16 mm thick and not exceed 19 mm and the floor of the housing unit: thick.
  • Page 88 These are  A gap of 8 mm is set ex-works available to order from Miele. between the appliance door and the fixing bracket. Double check this gap and reset it if necessary.
  • Page 89 Installing the appliance  Place the furniture door with the outer side downwards on a stable surface. Tip: Push fitting aids  together with the furniture front up to the height of the adjoining unit furniture doors.  Using a pencil, lightly mark a line down the centre of the inside of the furniture door .
  • Page 90 Installing the appliance  Open the appliance door.  Fit side cover  to the fixing bracket on the opposite side of the hinge.  Turn the furniture door over and attach the handle (if required).  Hang the furniture door onto adjusting bolts .
  • Page 91 Installing the appliance Aligning the door  Whilst counterholding adjusting bolts  with a screwdriver, tighten nuts  - Side adjustments (X) on the appliance door with ring spanner .  Slide the furniture door.  Cover strip  must be completely - Height adjustment (Y) hidden in the niche, and must not ...
  • Page 92 Installing the appliance  Tighten all screws again.  Drill holes  in the furniture door and  Replace top cover , and click it into fit screws . Make sure the two place. metal edges are aligned (Symbol //).  Close the appliance door and the furniture door.
  • Page 93 Installing the appliance To make sure the appliance is correctly fitted: – The doors must close properly. – The door must not touch the housing unit. – The seal at the top edge of the handle side must fit properly. ...
  • Page 95 Tel: +971 4 3044 999 Tel: (01) 461 07 10, Fax: (01) 461 07 97 Fax: +971 4 3418 852 E-Mail: info@miele.ie, Internet: www.miele.ie 800-MIELE (64353) Manufacturer: Miele & Cie. KG E-Mail: info@miele.ae Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany Internet: www.miele.ae...
  • Page 96 KFN 37432 iD, KFNS 37432 iD  en-GB M.-Nr. 09 939 820 / 02...

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