Avanti EWC8TV Refrigerator Instruction manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Model Number / No. de Modelo:

THERMOELECTRIC WINE CHILLER

VINERA TERMOELECTRICA

EWC8TV

BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS.

La sección en español empieza en la página 12.

Avanti Products has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33172 www.avantiproducts.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Help Us Help You

Parts and Features

Important Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Before Using Your Wine Chiller

Installation of Your Wine Chiller

Electrical Connection

Extension Cord

Operating Your Wine Chiller

Temperature Control

Storage Capacity

Interior Light

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Your Wine Chiller

Power Failure

Vacation Time

Moving Your Wine Chiller

Energy Saving Tips

Troubleshooting Guide

Service for Your Appliance

Wiring Diagram

Your Avanti Products Warranty

Instrucciones en Español

Registration Information and Registration Card

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Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new Wine Chiller properly.

Keep it handy to answer your questions.

If you don't understand something or you need more assistance, please call:

Avanti Customer Service

800-220-5570

Keep proof of original purchase date (such as your sales slip) with this guide to establish the warranty period.

CAUTION:

HELP US HELP YOU...

THIS WINE CHILLER IS NOT

DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE

OF MEDICINE OR OTHER

MEDICAL PRODUCTS.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a plate located on the rear outside wall of the Wine Chiller.

Please write these numbers here:

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Date of Purchase

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Model Number

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Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your Wine Chiller.

If you received a damaged Wine Chiller, immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the Wine Chiller.

Save time and money. Before you call for service, check the Troubleshooting Guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

We're proud of our service and want you to be NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the pleased. If for some reason you are not happy details, including your telephone number, and with the service you receive, here are some steps to follow for further assistance.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

Wine Chiller. Explain why you are not pleased.

In most cases, this will solve the problem. send it to:

Customer Service

Avanti Products

10880 NW 30 Street

Miami, FL 33172 USA

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PARTS & FEATURES

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1. Door seal

2. Glass Door

3. Integrated Door Handle

4. Bottle Display Stand (2 Opened Bottles)

5. Interior Light

6. Shelves(2 Total)

7. Fan Cover

8. Leveling Legs

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions:

• Read all instructions before using the Wine Chiller.

• DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous . . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days”.

• Before you throw away your old Wine Chiller: Take off the door. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance.

• Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the refrigerator or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published userrepair instructions. Replace the fuse with the same type.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 Before Using Your Wine Chiller

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

• Check to be sure you have all of the following parts:

• 2 Shelves

• 1 Instruction Manual

• 2 Reusable Corks

• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.

 Installation of Your Wine Chiller

• This Wine Chiller is designed for free standing installation only, and should not be recessed or built-in (Fully recessed).

• Place your Wine Chiller on a surface that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.

• Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the refrigerator, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the heat sink.

• Locate the Wine Chiller away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the unit not to perform properly.

• This Wine Chiller uses thermoelectric refrigeration technology (no compressor) and is not designed for storage in hot areas like garages, warehouses or outdoors since it is designed to operate at a maximum of 30 degrees below the ambient temperature.

• Avoid locating the unit in moist areas.

• Plug the Wine Chiller into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized Avanti Products service center.

• After plugging the Wine Chiller into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 2-3 hours before placing any items in the compartment.

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 Electrical Connection

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Warning

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Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center.

This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

This appliance requires a standard 115 Volt AC / 60Hz electrical ground outlet with three-prong. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. When a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.

The appliance should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the appliance. This provides the best performance and also prevent overloading house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheated. Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the appliance, be careful not to damage the power cord.

 Extension Cord

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance. However, if you must use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CUL-Listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115 volts and at least 10 amperes.

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OPERATING YOUR WINE CHILLER

It is recommended you install the Wine Chiller in a place where the ambient temperature is between

23º-26ºC/ 72º-78ºF. If the ambient temperature is above or below recommended temperatures, the performance of the unit may be affected. For example, placing your unit in extreme cold or hot conditions may cause interior temperatures to fluctuate. The range of 5º-19ºC/40º-65ºF may not be reached.

Recommended Temperatures for Chilling Wine .

Red Wines

Dry/White Wines

15º - 19º C 58 – 64º F

9º - 14º C 48 – 57º F

Rose Wines 49 – 51º F

Sparkling Wines 40 – 47º F

Temperature Ranges For Your Wine Chiller

Temperature Range 8 - 18º C 46 – 64º F

CONTROL PANEL

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Interior Light “ON / OFF” Button

ºF / ºC Display Selector Button

Digital Display Window

Temperature UP Button

Temperature DOWN Button

You can select temperature display setting from Fahrenheit to Celsius degree by pushing this button (marked # 10 in the graphic above). Fahrenheit or Celsius degrees indicator will appear in white color in the LCD temperature display window with blue background.

 Control Panel Lock.

• Your Wine chiller is equipped with an automatic control panel lock function. This function will prevent any unwanted changes to your temperature or power settings.

• The lock function will activate automatically 12 seconds after the last time a button is pushed on the control panel.

• To unlock the control panel lock press and hold the

and the buttons for 3 seconds; the control panel will beep and blink once indicating that the control panel is active and the settings can be changed.

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SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

 You can set the temperature by pushing the UP or button on the control panel.The temperature that you desire to set will increase 1ºF or 1ºC if you push the UP button once, on the contrary the temperature will decrease 1ºF or 1ºC if you push the button once.

 When you store mostly red wines, the temperature which you control by pushing the above two buttons need to be set at between 15º - 18ºC (58º - 64ºF).

 When you store mostly white wines, the temperature needs to be set at between 8º - 14ºC (46º -

57ºF).

 When you store mostly sparkling wines, the temperature needs to be set at between 8º - 9ºC (46º

- 47ºF).

NOTE:

• When you use the wine chiller for the first time or restart the wine chiller after having been shut off for a long time, there could be a few degrees variance between the temperature you select and the one indicated on the LCD readout. This is normal and it is due to the length of the activation time. Once the wine chiller is running for a few hours everything will be back to normal.

 Storage Capacity

NOTE: You can place 8 standard bottles in this wine chiller.

Many bottles may differ in size and dimensions. As such the actual number of bottles you may be able to store may vary. Bottle capacities are approximate maximums when storing traditional Bordeaux

750ml bottles and include bulk storage.

 Interior Light

You can turn the interior light ON or OFF by pushing the button marked with the “bulb” symbol . You have to push the button marked with the “bulb” symbol again and the light will turn back on.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

 Cleaning Your Wine Chiller

• UNPLUG the Wine Chiller, and remove all items including shelves.

• Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.

• Wash the shelves with a mild detergent solution.

• Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning area of the controls, or any electrical parts.

• Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

CAUTION

Failure to unplug the Wine Chiller could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

 Power Failure

• Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your appliance if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper steps to protect your contents.

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 Vacation Time

• Short vacations: Leave the Wine Chiller operating during vacations of less than three weeks.

• Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all items and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.

 Moving Your Wine Chiller

• Remove all bottles.

• Securely tape down all loose items (shelves) inside your appliance.

• Tape the door shut.

• Protect outside of appliance with a blanket, or similar item.

 Energy Saving Tips

• The Wine Chiller should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances, and out of the direct sunlight.

• One characteristic of thermoelectric units is the length of time it requires to recover from having the door opened and shut frequently. It may be necessary to wait longer for the temperature to return to its former level once the door has been opened for too long. This is normal for this type of unit.

• Thermoelectric technology costs just pennies to operate. It is environmentally friendly due to the lack of CFC’s.

PROBLEMS WITH YOUR WINE CHILLER?

You can solve many common Wine Chiller problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer.

PROBLEM

Control Panel does not work.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Press and hold the temperature UP and Down

Wine Chiller does not operate.

Wine Chiller is not cold enough.

The light does not work.

Vibrations.

The door will not close properly. simultaneously for 3 seconds to unlock the panel.

Not plugged in.

The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.

Check the temperature control setting.

External environment may require a higher setting.

The door is opened too often.

The door is not closed completely.

The door gasket does not seal properly.

The Wine Chiller does not have the correct clearances.

Abnormal voltage.

Not plugged in.

The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.

The light button is “OFF”.

Check to assure that the Wine Chiller is level.

The Wine Chiller is not level.

The door was reversed and not properly installed.

The gasket is dirty.

The shelves are out of position.

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SERVICE FOR YOUR WINE CHILLER

We are proud of our customer service organization and the network of professional service technicians that provide service on your Avanti appliances. With the purchase of your Avanti appliance, you can have the confidence that if you ever need additional information or assistance, the

Avanti Products Customer Service team will be here for you. Just call us toll-free.

Product Information

800-323-5029

AVANTI PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES

Whatever your questions are about our products, help is available.

Part Orders

800-220-5570

In-Home Repair Service

800-220-5570

You may order parts and accessories that will be delivered directly to your home by personal check, money order, Master Card, or Visa.

An Avanti Products authorized service center will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that is convenient for you. Our trained servicers know your appliance inside and out.

WIRING DIAGRAM

TECHNICAL / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Voltage

Rated Frequency

Rated Input Power

Estimated Power

Consumption

115V

60Hz

70W

0.5KWh / 24hrs

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YOUR Avanti Products WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

LIMITED ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase by the original owner, Avanti

Products will, at its option, repair or replace any part of the unit, which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use.

During this period Avanti Products will provide all parts and labor necessary to correct such defects free of charge, so long as the unit has been installed and operated in accordance with the written instructions in this manual. In rental or commercial use, the warranty period is 90 days. Avanti Products will provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished. All Avanti

Appliances of 3.5 cubic feet capacity or less must be brought/sent to the appliance service shop for repair.

Staple your sales receipt here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

• Content losses of food or other, due to spoilage.

• Incidental or consequential damages.

• Parts and labor costs for the following will not be considered as warranty:

• Door springs, and/or frames.

• Inner door panels, door rails and/or door supports.

• Light bulbs and/or plastic housing.

• Plastic cabinet liners.

• Repairs performed by unauthorized servicers.

• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit.

• Service calls that do not involve defects in material or workmanship such as customer education, door reversal, or proper installation.

• Service calls that are related to external problems, such as abuse, misuse, inadequate electrical power, accidents, fire, floods, or acts of God.

• Surcharges including, but not limited to, any after hour, weekend, or holiday service calls, tolls, ferry trip charges, or mileage expense for service calls to remote areas, including the State of

Alaska

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting circuit breakers.

• Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose.

• This warranty does not apply outside the

Continental USA.

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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

ATENCION

INSTRUCCIONES PARA

LA CONEXION A TIERRA

Este aparato electrodoméstico debe estar conectado a tierra. En caso de un cortocircuito eléctrico, la conexión a tierra reduce el riesgo de choque eléctrico proporcionando un cable a tierra con una enchufe de conexión a tierra. Este enchufe debe estar conectado en un tomacorriente instalado correctamente y conectado a tierra.

ADVERTENCIA – El uso inadecuado del enchufe de conexión a tierra puede resultar en un riesgo de choque eléctrico. Consulte con un electricista o persona de reparaciones competente si no comprenden bien las instrucciones de conexión a tierra o si existe alguna duda sobre si el aparato esta conectado a tierra correctamente.

NO USE UN CORDON DE

PROLONGACION ELECTRICA

Use un tomacorriente de pared exclusivo. No conecte su vinera a cordones de prolongación eléctrica o junto a cualquier otro electrodoméstico en el mismo tomacorriente de pared.

ADVERTENCIA IMPORTANTE:

Una vinera vacía es una atracción muy peligrosa para los niños. Saque todas las juntas, pestillos, tapas o puerta de todo electrodoméstico que no esté en uso, o tome alguna medida para asegurar que no presente peligro.

INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION

Saque los embalajes exteriores, limpie bien el exterior con un paño suave seco, y el interior con un paño húmedo y tibio. Evite colocar la vinera cerca de una fuente de calor, luz de sol directa, o lugar húmedo.

Ubicación

1. Seleccione un lugar con su piso fuerte y nivelado.

2. Deje cinco pulgadas de espacio entre la parte posterior de la vinera y toda pared contigua.

3. Las bodegas termoeléctricas necesitan cierto tiempo de recuperación cuando la puerta se abre y se deja abierta por mucho tiempo. Esto es normal para este tipo de unidad.

4. Evite la luz directa del sol o calor. La luz directa del sol puede afectar la capa de acrílico.

Las fuentes de calor en su proximidad provocarán un consumo mayor de electricidad.

OPERACION

Para evitar vibraciones, el compartimiento interior debe estar bien nivelado. La temperatura variará dependiendo de la cantidad de botellas almacenadas y la frecuencia con que se abre la puerta.

Cuando la vinera no se use por un período largo, desconecte el enchufe y deje la puerta entreabierta.

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CONTROL DE TEMPERATURA:

Se recomienda que Ud coloque su vinera en un lugar donde la temperatura ambiental se mantenga entre 23º-26ºC / 72º-78ºF.

Si la temperatura ambiental oscila afuera de esos límites, pueda afectar la temperatura de la unidad.

Por ejemplo, si su unidad está situada en lugares donde hay temperaturas muy frías o calientes también puede afectar la temperatura de la unidad y no alcanzará los límites (5º-19ºC/40º-65ºF).

Temperaturas recomendadas para enfriar vinos:

Vinos rojos

Vinos blancos

Vinos tintos

Vinos espumantes

15º - 19º C 58 – 65º F

9º - 14º C 48 – 57º F

10º - 11º C 49 – 51º F

5º - 9º C 40 – 47º F

Rango de Temperatura de su vinera

Rango de Temperatura

PANEL DE CONTROLES:

8 - 18º C 46 – 64º F

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Botón de la luz interior

Botón para cambiar la pantalla digital de grados ºF a ºC

Pantalla Digital

Botón para subir la temperatura

Botón para bajar la temperatura

Ud. puede seleccionar los grados centigrados ó Fahrenheit presionando el botón marcado

(vea el # 10). En la pantalla digital aparecerá el F ó C indicador en color blanco con sombra azul.

PANEL DE CONTROL DE SEGURIDAD

• Su vinera está equipada con un Panel de Control de Seguridad de función automática. Esta función previene cualquier cambio no deseado en el control de temperatura.

• La función de seguridad se activará automáticamente 12 segundos después de la última vez que cualquier botón del Panel de Control sea presionado.

• Para poder hacer cambios en el Panel de Control, presione y mantenga presionados los botones y por 3 segundos, el Panel del Control emitirá un sonido de “Beep” y parpadeará una vez, indicando que el Panel de Control ha sido activado y que puede efectuar cambios en los controles.

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Control de temperatura

Su unidad viene equipada con un control de temperatura electrónico con una pantalla digital.

Ud. se puede seleccionar la temperatura preferida a su gusto presionando los botones marcados

▲ o ▼.

Cuando Ud. presione uno de los dos botones por primera vez la temperatura seleccionada originalmente en la factoría. (12ºC / 54ºF).

La temperatura que Ud. selecciona subará 1ºC/F cada vez que presione el botón marcado

▲ alcontrario la temperatura bajará 1ºC/F cada vez que presione el botón marcado

▼.

AVISO:

Cuando Ud. encienda su vinera por primera vez o después de un largo tiempo de estar apagado, habra una diferencia entre la temperatura que Ud. selecciona y la temperatura indicada en la pantalla digital. Este situación es normal debido al tiempo de que estuvo apagado. En cuanto la unidad esté encendida por un par de horas la temperatura estará normal.

Luz interior

Ud. puedes encender o apagar la luz interior presionando el botón marcado . Ud. necesita presionar el botón de nuevo para encender la luz.

CUIDADO Y MANTENIMIENTO

Limpieza

Para limpiar el interior, use un paño suave con una solución de una cucharada de bicarbonato de sodio por cada cuarto de agua, o una solución de espuma de jabón suave, o un detergente suave.

Para lavar las rejillas, sáquelas deslizándolas con cuidado, y use una solución de detergente suave; luego séquelas con un paño suave. Limpie el exterior con un paño húmedo suave y un poco de detergente suave o productos de limpieza para electrodomésticos.

Período de vacaciones

Para períodos cortos de vacaciones, deja los controles en su programación corriente. Durante ausencias más largas;

(a) saque todas las botellas,

(b) desconecte la vinera del tomacorriente,

(c) limpie bien la vinera,

(d) deje la puerta abierta para evitar la formación de condensación, moho u olores.

Corte de corriente

La mayoría de los cortes de corriente se corrigen en una o dos horas y no afectarán las temperaturas de su vinera. Sin embargo, Ud. deberá reducir la cantidad de veces que abra la puerta cuando la corriente esté apagada. Durante los cortes de corriente de larga duración, tome medidas para proteger sus botellas de vino.

Si Ud. se muda

Saque o asegure todos los artículos dentro de su vinera. Para evitar que los tornillos nivelantes se averíen, gírelos completamente hacia la base.

Algunas reglas importantes para el uso correcto de la vinera.

• Las bebidas deben guardarse en botellas cerradas.

• No sobrecargue el compartimiento interior.

• No abra la puerta a menos que sea necesario.

• Si la vinera se guardara sin uso por períodos largos, se sugiere que, luego de una limpieza cuidadosa, se deje la puerta entreabierta para permitir que el aire circule dentro de la caja y evitar una posible formación de condensación, moho u olores.

• Nunca cubra los estantes del compartimiento para vinos con papel de aluminio o cualquier otro material para cubrir estantes que puedan obstruir la circulación del aire.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product. Please fill out this form and return it within 100 days of purchase and receive these important benefits to the following address:

Avanti Products, A Division of The Mackle Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33172 USA

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