Miele FNS 37492 iE Operating And Installation Instructions

Miele FNS 37492 iE Operating And Installation Instructions

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To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
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M.-Nr. 11 451 860

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Freezer To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en-US M.-Nr. 11 451 860...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Caring for the environment ................13 Saving energy ....................14 Guide to the appliance ..................16 Control panel ....................... 16 Explanation of symbols ..................17 Switching on and off ..................19 Cleaning the refrigerator................. 19 Operating the appliance ..................
  • Page 3 Contents Making a large quantity of ice cubes ..............38 Changing the size of the ice cubes ..............39 Turning the ice cube maker on/off with the on/off button ........40 Turning the ice maker off for a long time............. 40 Automatic defrosting ..................
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
  • Page 5 The refrigeration appli- ance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of ex- plosion. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation. ...
  • Page 6 In the event of damage: - Avoid open flames or anything which creates a spark. - Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the power supply. - Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for several minutes. - Contact Miele Customer Service.
  • Page 7  If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele au- thorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ...
  • Page 8 Any manufacturer's warranty may be void if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.  Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele re- placement parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct use  This refrigeration appliance is designed for use within specific am- bient temperatures (climate range). Do not use in ambient tempera- tures for which it is not designed. The climate range is stated on the data plate in the interior cabinet of the refrigeration appliance.
  • Page 10 Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage in- structions.  Use only genuine original Miele parts. If parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty may become invalid. Cleaning and maintenance ...
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport  To avoid damage to the appliance, always transport it upright and in its packaging.  Risk of injury and damage. The refrigeration appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people. Disposal of your old appliance ...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Splashes of coolant can cause damage to the eyes. Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal, e.g. by - puncturing the coolant channels in the evaporator, - kinking any pipework, - scratching the surface coating.
  • Page 13: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of packaging material Disposing of your old appli- ance The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during Electronic and electrical appliances transportation. The packaging materials contain many valuable materials. They used are selected from materials which also contain certain materials, com- are environmentally friendly for disposal pounds, and components which were...
  • Page 14: Saving Energy

    Saving energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Installation / In a well-ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly venti- Maintenance lated room. Protected from direct sun- In direct sunlight. light. Away from heat sources (ra- Near a heat source (radiator, diator, range/oven).
  • Page 15 Saving energy Normal Increased energy consumption energy consumption Drawers and shelves ar- ranged 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

    ( for colder); selection button in settings mode b Optical interface e For confirming your selection (OK (for Miele Technical Service only) button) c For turning the SuperFrost function f For setting the temperature on and off (...
  • Page 17: Explanation Of Symbols

     Audible signals Selection options for the button tone and the door and temperature alarm tone  Miele@home Only visible when the Miele@home commu- nication stick is used  Display Brightness For adjusting the brightness of the display Settings ...
  • Page 18 Guide to the appliance This drawing is for illustration purposes only. a Control panel b Interior lighting c NoFrost unit d Top freezer drawer, can also be used as a freezing tray e Freezer drawers (number depends on model) f Ice cube drawer with automatic ice maker...
  • Page 19: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Before first use Operating the appliance A light touch of the finger on the sen- Packaging material sors is all that is required to operate this  Remove all packaging material from appliance. the inside of the appliance. A tone will sound each time a sensor is Removing the protective film touched.
  • Page 20: Switching Off For Longer Periods Of Time

    Switching on and off Switching off the appliance Switching off for longer peri- ods of time If, during a long absence, the refrig- eration appliance is switched off but not cleaned and the door(s) left shut,  Touch the On/Off button. there is a danger of bacteria building If this does not work, the safety lock up inside the appliance.
  • Page 21: The Correct Temperature

    The correct temperature It is very important to set the correct Temperature display temperature for storing food in the ap- In normal operation, the temperature pliance. Bacteria will cause food which display shows the average, current is not stored at the correct temperature temperature in the freezer zone.
  • Page 22: Setting The Temperature

    The correct temperature If you have adjusted the temperature, Setting the temperature wait for approximately 6 hours if the  Use the two sensors below the dis- appliance is not very full and for ap- play to set the temperature. proximately 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature When you touch the sensor display.
  • Page 23: Using Superfrost

    Using SuperFrost Turning off SuperFrost SuperFrost function The SuperFrost function turns off auto- For best results, turn on the SuperFrost matically after approx. 65 hours. The function before putting fresh food into exact amount of time will vary accord- the freezer. ing to how much fresh food is placed in Fresh food will be frozen quickly, so that the freezer.
  • Page 24: Temperature And Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm The appliance has been fitted with a The acoustic and visual signals are trig- warning system which ensures that the gered, for example: temperature in the freezer cannot rise - when the appliance is switched on unnoticed and to avoid energy being and the temperature in the appliance wasted if the door is left open.
  • Page 25: Door Alarm

    Temperature and door alarm Cancelling the door alarm Door alarm If the alarm is disturbing you, it can be An alarm will sound if the door is left switched off. open for too long. The alarm symbol  will light up. The amount of time until the door alarm is triggered depends on the setting se- lected and can be either 2 minutes (fac-...
  • Page 26: Selecting Additional Settings

    Selecting additional settings Certain settings for the appliance can Safety lock  only be selected in settings mode. The safety lock can be activated to pre- vent: While you are in settings mode, the door alarm and any other fault mes- - the appliance being switched off by sages are suppressed automatically, mistake,...
  • Page 27: Audible Signals

    Selecting additional settings Audible signals  The appliance has audible signals such as the button tone and the door and temperature alarms.  By touching the  or  sensor, you can now select whether the safety You can turn the button tone and the lock is activated or deactivated: door alarm on and off, but you cannot  0: the safety lock is deactivated...
  • Page 28: Display Brightness

    Selecting additional settings Display brightness  You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit the ambient light condi- tions in the room.  Now touch the  or  sensors to se- lect: The display brightness can be adjusted 0: keypad tone off; door alarm off incrementally from 1 to 3.
  • Page 29: Sabbath Mode

    Selecting additional settings Sabbath mode  The appliance offers a Sabbath mode for the purposes of religious obser- vance.  By touching the  or  sensor, you can now alter the brightness of the The following are switched off: display: - the interior lighting when the appli- 1 : Dimmest setting ance door is opened, 2 : Medium setting...
  • Page 30 Selecting additional settings As soon as the  symbol goes out in Turning on Sabbath mode the display after 3 seconds, Sabbath mode is switched on.  Turn off Sabbath mode after the Sab- bath has passed.  Touch the Settings sensor. Turning off Sabbath mode All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the ...
  • Page 31: Freezing And Storing Food

    Freezing and storing food reabsorb it during the defrosting Always observe USDA food safety process, and very little water collects guidelines. around the defrosted food.  Risk of fire from electrical appli- Storing frozen food ances. Never re-freeze partially or fully de- Operating electrical devices in the frosted food.
  • Page 32: Home Freezing

    Freezing and storing food - Placing hot food or drink in the Home freezing freezer causes food that is already Only freeze food that is fresh and in frozen to partially thaw and increases good condition. energy consumption. Allow hot food and drink to cool down before plac- Tips for home freezing ing it in the freezer.
  • Page 33 Freezing and storing food Before placing food in the freezer When placing food on the glass shelf make sure that you do not block the  When freezing more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) ventilation slits in the back wall of the of fresh food, switch on the Super- appliance.
  • Page 34 Freezing and storing food Storage time for frozen food Defrosting frozen goods The storage life of food is very variable, Never re-freeze partially or fully de- even at a constant temperature of 0°F frosted food. Defrosted food may only (-18°C). Decomposition processes also be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
  • Page 35: Using Accessories

    Freezing and storing food Cooling drinks quickly Using accessories  Risk of injury from broken glass!  WARNING! DANGER of injury Bottles and cans of drinks, particu- and damage! larly carbonated drinks, can burst Do not use any mechanical or other when frozen.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Interior Fittings

    Adjusting the interior fittings Removing freezer drawers on Removing the shelves telescopic runners The shelves can be removed. Some of the freezer drawers are on tele-  Lift the shelf slightly at the front and scopic runners and can be removed for then pull it forward and out.
  • Page 37: Making Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes For the automatic ice maker to oper- ate, it must be connected to a water supply (see “Water supply”).  Danger to health! Rinse out the ice maker and water supply line: – before using for the first time, – if the ice maker has not been used for a long time, – regularly when in continuous use...
  • Page 38: Turning The Ice Cube Maker On/Off

    Making ice cubes  close the appliance door. The ice cube maker can be turned off independently of the freezer if you do The electronics will otherwise switch to not want to make any ice cubes. normal operation after approx. one minute.
  • Page 39: Changing The Size Of The Ice Cubes

    Making ice cubes  By touching the  or  button, you Changing the size of the ice can now set the water volume you re- cubes quire (E1 to E8): The size of the ice cubes depends on E1: low the quantity of water being taken in.
  • Page 40: Turning The Ice Cube Maker On/Off With The On/Off Button

    Making ice cubes Turning the ice cube maker on/ Turning the ice maker off for a off with the on/off button long time.  Open the ice cube drawer slightly.  Risk of damage! If the water supply is cut off while the ice maker is still in use, the water in- take pipe can freeze up.
  • Page 41: Automatic Defrosting

    Automatic defrosting The appliance is equipped with a “NoFrost” system. The freezer defrosts automatically. The moisture generated in the appli- ance collects on the condenser and is automatically defrosted and evaporates periodically. This automatic defrosting system en- ables the Freezer Zone to remain per- manently ice-free.
  • Page 42: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Cleaning agents  WARNING! DANGER of electric shock! Cleaning and conditioning agents Unplug the appliance or trip the cir- used inside the appliance must be cuit breaker. food safe.  To avoid damaging the surfaces of your WARNING! Fire hazard! appliance, do not use Do not damage the coolant...
  • Page 43: Rinsing The Ice Cube Maker

    Cleaning and care Rinsing the ice cube maker Check that the ice cube drawer is empty before selecting “Rinse the ice  Risk to health due to contami- cube maker”. Otherwise, the water will nated water. empty onto the contents of the Bacteria can develop in water which drawer.
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Ice Cube Tray

    Cleaning and care You will hear the ice cube tray turning to Cleaning the ice cube tray a slanted position. Clean the ice cube tray:  Wait until the ice cube tray has - Before switching off the ice cube stopped moving before continuing.
  • Page 45 Cleaning and care  Remove the ice cube drawer. Setting the cleaning position This setting can only be selected if the The ice cube tray cannot be removed ice cube maker is on. and must be cleaned in place.  Empty the ice cube drawer. ...
  • Page 46: Before Cleaning

    Cleaning and care Removing the telescopic runners Before cleaning  Turn the appliance off. The display goes out and the cooling function is turned off. If this does not work, the safety lock is activated (see “Selecting additional set- tings – Activating and deactivating the safety lock”).
  • Page 47: Cleaning The Interior And Accessories

    - the freezer drawers brush or vacuum cleaner (you could - the trims use a Miele Vacuum Cleaner dust brush, for example). - the shelves After cleaning - the telescopic runners on the shelves ...
  • Page 48: Frequently Asked Questions

    You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to contact Miele Customer Service. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/ser- vice. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
  • Page 49 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is turn- The ventilation gaps in the cabinetry have been cov- ing on more frequently ered or become too dusty. and for longer periods  Do not block the ventilation gaps. of time;...
  • Page 50 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The compressor is turn- The temperature setting is too low. ing on more frequently  Correct the temperature setting. and for longer periods A large amount of food was put in for freezing at of time;...
  • Page 51 “Activating and de- ance off. activating the safety lock”). “F0 to F9” appears in There is a fault. the display.  Contact Miele Technical Service. There is a fault. “FE*” appears on the  Contact Miele Service. display. The alarm symbol  ...
  • Page 52 Possible cause and solution The ice cube maker  There is a fault with the ice cube maker. and alarm  symbols  Contact Miele Service. are flashing on the dis- play. The indicator light on the ice cube maker is also flashing.
  • Page 53 Frequently asked questions Problems with the ice cube maker Problem Possible cause and solution You cannot turn the ice The appliance is not connected to the power supply cube maker on. or is not switched on.  Reconnect to the power supply and switch the ap- pliance back on.
  • Page 54 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The ice cubes have an The ice cube maker is in constant use and needs to unpleasant odor or fla- be cleaned regularly. vor.  Rinse the ice cube maker and water supply line regularly (see “Cleaning and care - Rinsing the ice cube maker”).
  • Page 55 Frequently asked questions The interior lighting is not working. Problem Possible cause and solution The interior lighting is The refrigeration appliance has not been turned on. not working.  Turn the refrigeration appliance on. To avoid overheating, the interior lighting switches it- self off automatically after approximately 15 minutes if the appliance door is left open.
  • Page 56 Frequently asked questions Other problems Problem Possible cause and solution The door to the Freezer This is not a fault. The suction caused by opening Zone will not open be- and closing the door is preventing the door from cause it has been opening.
  • Page 57: Causes Of Noises

    Causes of noises Normal Cause noises Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches on. Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates through the pipes.
  • Page 58: Customer Service

    You can register your product and/or Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. view the manufacturer´s warranty terms and conditions for Miele appliances and You can book a Miele Service Call on- vacuum cleaners at line at www.miele.com/service. www.mieleusa.com. Contact information for Miele Cus- tomer Service can be found at the end of this document.
  • Page 59: 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  Touch and hold the  button. panel and interior lighting are active but the compressor remains off. Turning on demo mode ...
  • Page 60 Information for dealers Turning off Demo mode The  symbol is illuminated in the dis- play.  Touch the  or  sensor so that the symbol 0 appears in the display (meaning: Demo mode is inactive).  Touch the settings sensor. All symbols available for selection will appear in the display and the  symbol flashes.
  • Page 61: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation - The plug and power cord must not Installation touch the back of the appliance as Side-by-side they could be damaged by vibrations from the appliance. The appliance has two side-wall heaters encased in foam and can be installed - Do not plug other appliances into side-by-side with other appliances.
  • Page 62: Ventilation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Climate range Ventilation This refrigeration appliance is designed  WARNING! Fire hazard! for use within specific ambient temper- Operation of the appliance is limited. atures (climate range). Do not use in Keep the ventilation slits free from ambient temperatures for which it is not obstruction.
  • Page 63 *INSTALLATION* Installation The air at the back wall of the appliance If you wish to fit a grille in the ventila- warms up. Therefore the cabinet must tion openings, the ventilation open- be constructed in such a way that en- ings must be larger than 31 square sures unhindered ventilation (see “Built- inches.
  • Page 64: Cabinet Door

    Maximum weight These are required for the functioning of cabinet door in of the appliance. Their contents are lbs (kg) not toxic or hazardous. FNS 37492 iE 57 (26)  Remove the cable clips from the back of the appliance.
  • Page 65 *INSTALLATION* Installation Wall spacer at the back At a furniture depth of less than 21 3/4'' (553 mm), you can remove the wall spacer from the back of the appli- ance so that you can push the appli- ance right into the niche. Removing the wall spacer can in- crease energy consumption as there is then a smaller ventilation area.
  • Page 66: Installation Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions * The declared energy consumption was achieved with a niche depth of 22 1/16“ (560 mm). The appliance is fully capable of functioning at a niche depth of 21 5/8” (550 mm), but will consume slightly more energy. If the appliance is suitable for installation in a niche, ensure before installation that it has precisely the correct dimensions.
  • Page 67: Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Appliance Door

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Limiting the opening angle of Changing the door hinges the appliance door Always change the door hinging with The door hinges are set ex works to en- the assistance of another person. able the appliance door to be opened The appliance is supplied with right- wide.
  • Page 68 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Undo the screws  completely.  Install the bracket  on the opposite side and attach the screws  loosely.  Slightly loosen the hinge screws:   Undo the screws  completely and and . loosely screw them in on the opposite side.
  • Page 69 *INSTALLATION* Installation Removing the soft-close mechanism  Warning! The soft-close mecha- nism folds in when dismantled! Danger of injury!  Place the door on a stable surface with the front facing down.  Using a screwdriver, remove the ball joint  and screw it into the adjacent hole.
  • Page 70 *INSTALLATION* Installation Fastening the soft-close mechanism  Now turn over the appliance door so that the outer side faces downward.  Screw the mount  onto the hinge and firmly tighten.  Hang the appliance door  onto the pre-fitted screws  and , and se- ...
  • Page 71: Building In The Appliance

    *INSTALLATION* Installation To install the appliance, you will need Building in the appliance the following tools: Two people are required to install the appliance.  Install the appliance in a stable, solid cabinet, positioned on an even and level floor. ...
  • Page 72 *INSTALLATION* Installation Parts required for installation: - For installing the cabinet door: All installation parts are number-coded. This coding is also used in the installa- tion instructions. - For building the appliance into the niche: ** Number depends on niche height. Also contains additional installation parts for fitting large or divided cabinet doors.
  • Page 73 *INSTALLATION* Installation Preparing the appliance  Risk of damage to the securing  Position the appliance directly in front bracket and cover. of the cabinet niche. The cover on the securing bracket can easily become detached. Always close the cover as soon as you have finished working on the bracket.
  • Page 74 *INSTALLATION* Installation With 5/8" (16 mm) thick cabinet walls only:  Clip the spacers  and  onto the  Close the covers. right of the hinges.  Push the appliance two-thirds of the  Open the appliance door. way into the built-in niche. Take care not to trap the power cord when pushing the appliance into its niche.
  • Page 75 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Carefully remove the protective film from the sealing strip .  Stick the sealing strip  onto the side of the appliance on which the door will open, flush with the front.  Remove the cover . 1. Align the sealing strip with the bot- ...
  • Page 76 *INSTALLATION* Installation Building in the appliance If the appliance is pushed too far into the niche, the appliance door may not close properly once the cabinet door has been fitted. This can cause ice to build up, condensate to accu- mulate, and cause the appliance to malfunction.
  • Page 77 *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the appliance in the niche Important for cabinetry with door fit- tings (such as stubs and seals). Take the dimensions of the fittings into account. Check to make sure there is a gap all round of 1 5/8" (42 mm) to the front edges of the door fittings.
  • Page 78 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Snap off any protruding ends from the securing bracket. They are no longer required and can be disposed  Place the covers  and  on the se- curing bracket.  Push the loose securing bracket against the cabinet wall. ...
  • Page 79: Installing The Cabinet Door

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Only for an appliance with a niche Installing the cabinet door height greater than 55" (140 cm) If installed in a run of units, make sure To give the appliance additional security that the top edge of the cabinet door in the niche, push the rods supplied be- is at the same height as neighboring tween the appliance and the cabinet...
  • Page 80 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Place the cabinet door on a stable surface with the outer side facing downward. Tip: Push up the installation aids  to- gether with the cabinet front until they are at the same height as the neighbor- ing unit doors. ...
  • Page 81 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Open the appliance door.  Attach the side cover  to the mounting frame on the side opposite the hinge.  Turn the cabinet door over and attach the handle (if required).  Hang the cabinet door on the adjust- ing bolts .
  • Page 82 *INSTALLATION* Installation  While counterholding the adjusting X: side adjustments bolts  with a screwdriver, tighten  Move the cabinet door. the nuts  with a wrench.  The filler strip  must not protrude; it Y: height adjustment must completely disappear into the The distance between the appliance niche.
  • Page 83 *INSTALLATION* Installation Z: depth adjustment Check the distance between the cabi- net door and the housing unit. A dis- tance of approximately 1/16" (2 mm) is required.  Open the cover.  Fit the screws  into the holes . Tip: Pre-drill the holes. ...
  • Page 84 *INSTALLATION* Installation The appliance is properly installed in the niche if: - the door closes properly - the door does not touch the housing unit - the seal on the top corner of the han- dle side is firmly seated ...
  • Page 85: Water Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Water connection Connection to the water supply must comply with the applicable regula- Information on the plumbed-water tions in the country where the appli- connection ance is being installed. All appliances and systems used to supply water to ...
  • Page 86 *INSTALLATION* Installation The appliance is only suitable for Before establishing the fresh water connection to a cold water supply, connection, ensure that the appli- which ance is disconnected from the power supply. - is directly connected to the water supply in order to ensure a circulation The fresh water connection is at the of the water in the cold water line.
  • Page 87 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Remove the cap  from the solenoid valve .  Insert the adapter  into the union nut .  Risk of damage! Do not insert the water filter the wrong way around, as this can cause damage.  Insert the water filter  with the de- pression facing downward toward the adapter .
  • Page 88: Lead-Free Certificate

    This product is tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI 372 for “lead free” This product F 1413 Vi (KIMSDF18US) is tested and certified by WQA against compliance. NSF/ANSI 372 for "lead free" compliance. Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Strasse 29 D-33332 Gütersloh Miele & Cie. KG Carl-Miele-Straße 29...
  • Page 89: Electrical Connection

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Wait for 1 hour after installation before Electrical connection plugging the appliance into the power  Danger of electric shock! supply. This allows coolant and refriger- ator oil to settle in accordance with reg- The appliance must only be switched ulations.
  • Page 90 1/8" (3 mm) Miele product must also be maintained must be present on site. The discon- in isolated operation or in operation that nect device may be circuit breaker, a...
  • Page 91 Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
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